I'm learning so please C&C these ( Nature )

[kc4sox]

I have such a long way to go yet but, at least to my eye I'm getting better. I'd love to hear your honest opinions and any C&C you have.

Thanks,

Mike

ETA: Canon 5Dmk3 / Canon 70-200 f2.8 / ISO 100


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[BillM]

It might help others help you if you list the equipment used and what settings you used and why you chose those settings ?

 

[EOV]

#2 has promise but the dark shadow in the upper right corner is distracting. It is also a bit tight on the crop. Keep at it and thanks for sharing.

 

[Rick58]

Hi Mike and thanks for posting. I'll give you my run down of your shots

1. I would have searched for a better blossom. This one is pretty mangled
2. The best in the bunch. Nice colors and contrasts. I like your choice of shutter speed here. was this intentional or lucky?
3. Might be my least favorite. It's a slightly under exposed stone wall, but I'm afraid that's all I'm getting from it.
4. Right down there with #3. Focus and subject issues. I know what it is, but I'm not really sure why it is
5. Nicely lit. Good focus. While maybe not an award winner, it's a pleasant photo.
6. Runner up with #2, but I think a crop might be in order. I know some may be whispering in the corner "Oh my gosh, can you believe he centered the subject." but for me anyway, there has to be a reason for every rule. I can't find any reason why this wouldn't be centered.


Thanks again for sharing. Nice job. Just keep your subject matter and selective focus in mind

 

[Msteelio91]

For numbers 3, 4, and 6 - I would go a little softer on the vignetting.

#1 Increase the saturation and lighten up a bit.

I agree with EOV on #2, but shadows can be tough to work around sometimes. A slightly different angle of approach may help.

Keep at it!

 

[kc4sox]

Hi Mike and thanks for posting. I'll give you my run down of your shots

1. I would have searched for a better blossom. This one is pretty mangled
2. The best in the bunch. Nice colors and contrasts. I like your choice of shutter speed here. was this intentional or lucky?
3. Might be my least favorite. It's a slightly under exposed stone wall, but I'm afraid that's all I'm getting from it.
4. Right down there with #3. Focus and subject issues. I know what it is, but I'm not really sure why it is
5. Nicely lit. Good focus. While maybe not an award winner, it's a pleasant photo.
6. Runner up with #2, but I think a crop might be in order. I know some may be whispering in the corner "Oh my gosh, can you believe he centered the subject." but for me anyway, there has to be a reason for every rule. I can't find any reason why this wouldn't be centered.
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Thanks again for sharing. Nice job. Just keep your subject matter and selective focus in mind

Rick,

And everyone else thanks for the input.

1. The Dogwoods are just blooming so, that was as good a blossom as I could find.

2. Shutter speed was a choice lol

6. I like your crop actually