I'm looking for some input on this one. I'm thinking about submitting it to a stock photo site and I don't want to be embarrassed if there is some obvious problem that I just don't see. Thanks in advance. TK
Sunday, April 23, 2017
I'm looking for some input on this one. I'm thinking about submitting it to a stock photo site and I don't want to be embarrassed if there is some obvious problem that I just don't see. Thanks in advance. TK
I'm looking for some input on this one. I'm thinking about submitting it to a stock photo site and I don't want to be embarrassed if there is some obvious problem that I just don't see. Thanks in advance. TK
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I can't see any problem. Should be a good stock photo.
ReplyDeleteThere is no outstanding problem, just a few minor ones, but if you get to shoot this another time try to blur the background more and try a different angle. We are always told that the front should have some space in the front for the item to move into I e that it is cropped to close to the front can make it "uncomfortable" for the viewer. You want people to critique fairly but honestly. It is an alright photo but "nothing to write home about a. colour blends in too closely to the background house. b. background should have more blur
ReplyDeletec.Cropped too closely to the front.
d hedge at the front is blocking the view.
I hope that is not too daunting. What I do like is the colour harmony of the red tractor and the greeness of the grass (Complimentary colours). Good sharp detail in the tractor.
Thanks Cheryl. I do have that opportunity in fact.
ReplyDeleteFor stock photo they will want only the hero of the image, the tractor,
ReplyDeleteBlur the background, take the tractor at all angles and include everything , dont. Chop off the wheel, like in this image, give space around the the tractor,
The owner brought me out a bottle of cold water yesterday. I've shot it early and late and in midday with and without flash. He said, "You must really like my tractor" .
ReplyDeleteMaybe I did once. Now, it just seems like my arch nemesis. It taunts me. It humiliates me. But it has not yet broken me.
I will shoot this thing one day and be done with it. Or who knows ? Maybe it will win. We shall see...
Ron B is that short for Blunt? Very valid to the point critique. no softening of the blows, but Ted is that what you really want? Don't let it put you off and yes don't let it humiliate you. You are wanting to learn and that is a good thing
ReplyDeleteOh I liked the critique. It's that darn tractor that is challenging me. It's almost like I want to give up. I am reminded of one of my favorite quotes.
ReplyDeleteIf you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of
more interesting stuff. -Jim Richardson
But then I go and visit her without my camera. I try to get a feel for all the work she's done and the sweat that's streaked the dirt that she had clinging to her.
Maybe I'll get a stock photo. Maybe I'll just get one that just pleases me. For some reason this project has become important to me. To capture her the way I see her.
To quote Elliott Erwitt - ...it has little to do with the things you see, and everything to do with the way you see them.
No not blunt, I was just in a hurry, sorry Ted didn't mean to be too harsh on you, Ted you seem to be keen to reshoot, this tractor,
ReplyDeleteAnd I dont blame you as its a great subject matter, some options for you to consider, and fun to do, set up camera 45 deg from front of tractor, shoot low, 1 or 2 feet high, do a night shoot, and light paint the tractor and ground area with a torch, be creative though, dont stand next to camera and flood light it, go 90 deg angles, try to create contrast and shadows, 30 sec exposure should give you enough time to do the area in shot, or get some help with lighting, you can do it in multiple exposures but thats another area of expertise, Google light painting tractor for some examples,
https://plus.google.com/photos/...
ReplyDeleteI actually (as in for reals) thought it was fine. More than fine. It was extraordinary - as in not "ordinary".
ReplyDeleteI'll add more tomorrow - too tired to think/type straight right now.
In short though and FTR - Good critique - thanks for the tips too. More tomorrowzzzzzzz...
All right then - just so you know, I didn't miss one wink of sleep because of this picture, the tractor itself or the criticism in question.
ReplyDelete1st off: I am not a moderator, owner or otherwise influencer of this community. I'm just a guy with a camera, an opinion or two and who's blood type is G+.
2ndly: Thanks Cheryl Muirson. I don't know if criticising the critiques is within the letter or spirit of the rules here. It seems fair and could possibly be productive though (IMHO). And yes, I did just scan them as well as my OP too.
Least, but not last: This post and my previous one were shared for completely different reasons. The lake one was a stinker and I knew it. I added layers of stink upon more layers and shared it with an open invitation for peeps to hold their nose while commenting on it. I am pleased with the reactions and just wish more folks had joined in.
4th (and in conclusion): This post showed a picture that I do still like for my own reasons. Because I like it, I thought I could use it for a purpose that it was unsuited for. I asked a specific question and got appropriate answers. Thanks too, to Ron B. Your answer was on point and helpful and I agree. Even if I had not agreed, it was still a big help in allowing me to SEE the picture in light of my stated question.
TK
PS - I think the follow up stuff has possibilities. If not that technique then perhaps some others. Thanks again.
I agree with Cheryl. It is too close, but still usable. Also the background can be distracting. After all, the tractor is what is important. It shows up well, but a little close.
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