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Peter Daniel
{K:33866} 7/16/2006
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A critique is not a putdown. Critical comments are meant to help photographers improve their work. Simple expressions of approval or dislike aren't enough to tell a photographer why you think a photo is good or bad. I feel when offering critiques or comments you should be candid, critical, constructive, and friendly.
Enough said, here's my critique. This is a good clear subject. The colors are light and natural. There is a distraction with the leaf at the top. With the Subject being so large crop should be square. If you wanted to do a composition shot then you should apply the rule of thirds. Using the Rule of Thirds helps produce nicely balanced easy on the eye pictures. Good places to put things; third of the way up, third of the way in from the left. Here's an example...
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Sophie King
{K:3250} 6/26/2006
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How big is this flower? The image itself is quite boring as Megan said. It really is just a picture. There's nothing special about it. There is a light apot above the image flower which is distracting. Would have been nicer if it was a macro rather than this format.
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Susie OConnor
{K:34798} 6/12/2006
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Very pretty Kenneth. I like how there are variations of pink on each petal. The drops are nice too, adding beauty to the shot.
Susie
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Kenneth C. Long, Sr.
{K:4245} 6/12/2006
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Thank You Bill for tyhe comments I appreciate them.
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Kenneth C. Long, Sr.
{K:4245} 6/12/2006
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Thank You Laura for your knd comments.
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Kenneth C. Long, Sr.
{K:4245} 6/12/2006
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Thanks Chris for the comment and info I appreciate the comments and info.
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Bill Voizin
{K:78} 6/12/2006
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Superb detail in the petals Kenneth...like the soft color. I too believe the pink border detracts from the overall image. The only other suggestion would be to either darken and/or slightly blur the background to make that marvelous bloom really stand out. Best regards--Bill Voizin
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Laura Spell
{K:24080} 6/10/2006
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This looks like what my Mom used to call Rose of Sharon. If so, it is in the hibiscus family. Beautiful bloom and a lovely photo. Good colors and details.
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Chris Boivin
{K:9030} 6/10/2006
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Hi Kenneth,
I have never seen one of these flowers before. Almost looks like an umbrella.
Just a thought for you on framing.... I find the boarder is a bit bright and distracts me from the picture. I have done the exact same thing as you did here many times....choose a colour from within the picture that stands out and use it as the small part of the frame. However, lately I am trying to use a colour that goes better with the background or is darker then the main subject. I am finding that it will help to bring out the subject and put more focus onto it.
I am a fan of framing myself. I like the way it puts a finish to the picture.
Chris
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Kenneth C. Long, Sr.
{K:4245} 6/10/2006
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Thanks Alicia.
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Alicia Popp
{K:87532} 6/10/2006
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Deliciado detalle floras... las colores suaves, las preciosas texturas hacen de la foto una belleza. Felicitaciones!
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Kenneth C. Long, Sr.
{K:4245} 6/10/2006
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Thank You Dave, I appreciate your comments, I value your opinions.
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 6/10/2006
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Very good textures in the petals in this one, Kenneth!
Dave.
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Kenneth C. Long, Sr.
{K:4245} 6/10/2006
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Well Thank You!!
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Megan Irwin
{K:1666} 6/10/2006
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I must admit, I dont like this image. I dont like the colours and frame. It's a tad boring.
Best regards
Megan
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