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Published: 2008-11-17 20:53:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 505; Favourites: 36; Downloads: 0
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A seagull prepares to teleport!I can't decide if this one's good, bad, or otherwise. I do like the break in the clouds though. I was going to call it "Eye of the Storm" but I thought this was perhaps a little unimaginative. Best to have sense of humour anyway.
Location: Shanklin Beach, Isle of Wight
Thanks for looking.
Best,
Toby.
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I have featured this [link] hope thats ok with you
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Absolutely not Drew! A feature is the last thing I want.
... but seriously, sincere thanks! Very kind of you.
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Thank You Rodrigo. Glad you like it.
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I'd like to see more foreground, and I think it may be stronger as a B&W image.
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I think you're right re. the foreground Peter. As to b&w, funnily enough, prior to submitting, I did dabble with the channel mixer. I might submit it a second time in b&w.
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Nice lead-in. The break in the clouds spot-lighting the subject works really well. Nicely done.
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Beautiful shot but I would like to see more foreground
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Thanks Drew. I agree re. the foreground. When I first got back home and began to check the images on my pc, that was my first thought - "Why didn't I include more of the groyne?" There's no going back though, at least not in the sense of recreating this exact shot.
PS I tested out my new Sigma 10-20mm at the weekend. First time shooting at such a wide angle (as you, I have a crop). It has, literally, opened up a whole new world for me. I would recommend it!
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Thats awesome. The canon 10-22mm as dropped a little in price and mum said she will pay half if I want to go with the 10-22, what do you reckon I should do?
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The Sigma is even cheaper than the Canon and some argue sharper, though some say not! Sigma is supposed to have a better feel to it (a little heavier and more solid) but Canon are supposed to hold their value better. I probably would have bought Canon though, had I been able to afford it. This is a good forum (Canon specific) for reviews, image samples, etc: [link]
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I have been told that the Sigma has more distortion and the Canon has next to none?
Thanks for that helpful link by the way
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Don't mention to many negatives Drew, you'll upset me and the Sigma's paid for now, so no going back.
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You got yourself a fantastic lens though, I'd kill for it now
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I like the texture in the clouds and the glacial water - you chose a good shutter speed. Just my opinion but you could possibly have cropped out the top quarter because all my attention is in the lower 2/3s but that's a minor critique. Good job mate
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Thanks Matt. You could be right re. the composition. Ultimately, I feel it is slightly flawed, as pointed out by others below. I do like how the clouds are more open in the upper portion though.
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That's just my opinion mate because of where my attention was drawn. Different people look for different things and what matters most is what you as the photographer thinks
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And welcome it is too Matt. Thank you. You've got me thinking now and I wonder if, in a way, we (as photographers) are trying to find a universal truth (beauty). A truth that is perceived by the viewer - subjectively. And therein lies the problem, i.e. matching the two. At least if you want global appeal. Not that I'm sure I do but it is certainly nice to have your artwork appreciated by others.
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I think you're right, although I'd place less emphasis on others' perception and more on how you as the photographer see the world.
There is one universal truth that is counter to the correlation you seek: you can please some of the people some of the time, but never all of the people all of the time.
Shoot for the moon mate, but keep your feet on the ground. That's where you'll find your truth. Within yourself.
Class dismissed, Grasshopper
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Yup. I only shoot things that appeal to me. If somebody else, likes it all the better. If not, oh well, maybe next time.
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Thanks Paul! And for the Fav too.
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