Some more pics from the River.

By WhatIC written 10/13/05 3:07 PM, published 10/13/05 3:07 PM

I am guessing that this is a Popup Link

moth.
Something different with Popup Link

weeds.
My first attempt at a Popup Link

potrait, help me out with some tips please.
Your complentary Popup Link

pet picture.

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ROCKADEE 10/13/05 3:50 PM

Great Stuff...Love The Weeds And The Common Buckeye Moth.....Beautiful!!...Very Nice Potrait Too!

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KayN 10/13/05 4:23 PM

Ya got some great stuff here! All are very good! Clear, crisp....beautimus!

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tetedefromage 10/13/05 5:00 PM

Love the moth photo!
skibar 10/13/05 5:30 PM

Love the pics. Especially the kitty, got 4 myself.
Tach 10/13/05 5:41 PM

Awesome - must be a Canon!
WhatIC 10/13/05 5:43 PM

You are correct sir! Give the man a prize!

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Pyro43 10/13/05 6:10 PM

Great moth and a very cute kitty.

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throughtheeyesoflauramars 10/13/05 6:24 PM

The weeds shot drew me in most. The amber backlight is soothing.

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Penny 10/13/05 6:33 PM

All great shots.

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austinspace 10/13/05 6:40 PM

I like them a lot! Very nice. The only advice I could give you about the portrait shot is to try it with your camera sideways--taller than it is wide. Cuts out the extra background and lets the eye focus on the subject. If I'm taking portraits, I try to do some both ways to look at them later on my laptop. Nice light on her, by the way!

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chef009 10/13/05 7:23 PM

Your weeds are beautiful and the cat shot nice and colorful, clear and crop well...very nice stuff

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lilbit 10/13/05 7:26 PM

weed is outstanding!
Porkchop 10/13/05 7:52 PM

Since you asked . . . The Weed shot was outstanding. About the portrait: You have a great subject with a wonderful smile. There is a lot to work with there. Here are a few tips to taking a better portrait: If you want the subject looking straight at you, use portrait orientation. (Taller than wide as Austinspace pointed out) and center them in the frame. Use a fill flash or a reflector to soften the harsh shadow on the left side of the face. For more dramatic effect have them look slightly to one side with eyes on the camera. In this case to the subject's right since the shadow is on that side. Then put the subject slightly to the right of center. Pay particular attention to the background. The porch rail (?) across her neck is distracting. Use a contrasting backdrop. In this case I would suggest a lighter patch such as a white wall or open sky. The mid tones of the yard blend with the mid tones of her hair. A lighter background would separate her from the background and make the portrait more interesting. Hope this helps. Keep shootin!

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skywanderer 10/13/05 8:58 PM

very nice photos
WhatIC 10/13/05 9:10 PM

Thanks for the tips and comments . I will surely keep them in mind for my further attempts. The potrait was kinda all of a sudden but I will be better prepared next time and be sure to show the results. Thanks again to everyone who puts in time to make this site work. PHOTOGRAPHICA ROCKS!!!

- Angry Groundskeeper
jeffrey 10/13/05 10:40 PM

nice pics, i aint olin mills so i wont give any advice on the pics except keep shootin... you invariably get better. :O)

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Paulamouse 10/14/05 5:32 AM

Excellent shot of the moth, beautiful color, all are nice.

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jojames1 10/14/05 5:59 AM

Although all are very nice (I agree with Paulamouse on the colors of the moth), but the kitten hiding in the grass is awesome!
KayN 10/14/05 9:00 AM

You're just a kittie fanatic, jo! Go on, admit it.....

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Pyro43 10/14/05 11:56 AM

AH, send a PM to Austinspace. He will be more than willing to assist you. I'm looking forward to seeing your work.

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austinspace 10/14/05 12:32 PM

I'd be happy to. And I agree, AH--not in this case, but I completely agree.

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