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::LynEve
08/18/09 1:16 PM GMT
I would be really grateful for some critical comment on Jonquil
I did minimal post work on it and wonder if you have any suggestions as to how I may have improved it. It was taken indoors with flash, against a pale green wall - don't know why it came out grey.
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&mimi
08/18/09 4:15 PM GMT
comment left..suggestions? I am lost too :-)
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~mimi~
::LynEve
08/18/09 11:56 PM GMT
Kia Ora,
Thanks Mimi and to coram9 for leaving feedback.

The jonquil colours are true colours Mimi - white petals, orange/yellow trumpet.
I may have a play with it- I think the graininess is partly the slight sparkly texture of the petals.
The again perhaps it is just better left in the not quite right basket :)
I have a few other shots taken at the same time -
THIS was one of them, with some post work done on it.

I appreciate your time :)


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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
.pastureyes
08/19/09 12:14 AM GMT
WOWZERS Eve - I had an opportunity to look at both pictures. To be real honest, the first one called "Jonquil" really looked plain and made me feel drab. I place all the blame on the gray background. Not the least little bit joyous. It would be fine for a Sympathy or Easter card. Did you just experience a bad day when you took this, it certainly does not reflect your style. The second picture called "This" was an instant success. It brought a smile to my face without the aid of an adult beverage. The dark background made the subject POP and I took instant attention to it. I also like the frame effect you added. I dont usually jump for joy over flower pictures, but there is a night and day difference between the two. Is there any way to improve the first image? yes! delete it. Stay on the bright side of life. You do good work.
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::LynEve
08/19/09 12:16 AM GMT
Thanks Moose :) and also for your pm - replied to.
Still smiling :)
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
.pastureyes
08/21/09 1:17 AM GMT
WOW! what a Classy Woman. She let me speak what was on my mind and did not get stressed at me. Thanks.
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::zunazet
08/21/09 4:55 AM GMT
I would agree with coram9. The background wall is a perfect 50% gray. The camera auto white balance probably is at fault. Adjusting the white balance to the blue side and adding a little green tint did produce something believable for me, but I was not there so whether it is correct or not I can not tell.
DP
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