Working with this image was definitely a challenge. I couldn't get it to be quite what I wanted, but tried to come close. Perhaps some of you have some advice which is always welcome.
That's a Peach of a Still Life, Cindy! The background Color adds nice Contract to the Red Glass, the Daisies, and the Weathered wood's Textures! Maybe it's a Bit too centered upon the Flower's, instead of the Red glass? Nonetheless, I think It's above Board, as it Is...
I agree with Milka, I thought it was going to be some red bird, I mean real bird. LOL But this is so lovely and the flowers are so soft and beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing it with us.
I think it's very good Cindy - you have a good background tone for both the vase and the flowers and the base is a good neutral with a different texture than the other items. Turned out well to my eyes.
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---I couldn't get it to be quite what I wanted, but tried to come close. Perhaps some of you have some advice---
Think you have first to tell us what you wanted, Cindy, perhaps than we can give you some advice. I have my doubts however. Telling an experienced photographer, like you are, how to improve her image is rather the same to me as teaching a dolphin how to swim, lol.
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You're right. All the elements are fine, but I think you applied the (more space in front) to the bird, and the prime subjects are the flowers. Cropping tight to the beak, the same space as at the tail will reposition the flowers to cover the upper left 2/3rds will put the entire image in perfect balance, counterbalanced by the upright tail.
There is also a tiny upwards tilt affecting the bird. Disregard the line of the support table, and drop the front of the bird just a tiny bit to level it. I think you'll immediately see that's what was bothering you.
Beautiful capture of this lovely glass piece. I'm not an arranger of flowers, and this is just a little thing, but I would put the bigger flower to the right and bring smaller to toward the head of the bird. The colors are terrific. As some have mentioned maybe a black or dark charcoal background. Just an opinion here.
When Doug gets here before I do and says practically anything about composition or anything else for that matter, I defer to him and his knowledge and wisdom. Personally I like Richie's suggestion. I know it works as this looks like my bong. My suggestion would have been to move on to a new subject. :-)
However, since you asked, I agree with Doug about the composition. Also the distant petals look very strange as if you tried to shoot this as if it were a macro.
I think Doughs advise are very good and that is what I would do. I like this still life photo though. It is so pretty with the red glass bird against the green and with the lovely daisies to add to it.
Im not sure what you think is wrong with this, as to me it looks really pretty. The red glass bird contrasts nicely with the flowers and green background. Great still-life you have here - well done! Ann
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It looks fine to me - the gorgeous red glass contrasting with the natural flowers. Only suggestion is not quite so side-on - a little bit more of the birds face may give a different perspective, but this looks good on my desktop as it is :)
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