Here are the three photographs I have selected for my portfolio to represent spring - winter is on a previous blog. Any constructive critisism gratefully received.
The robin
The robin
Bluebells
Tunnel of leaves
I hope that these photographs convey a graphic quality as well as illustrating the season.
I hope that these photographs convey a graphic quality as well as illustrating the season.
I think you certainly have a graphic quality with "Bluebells" and "Tunnel of leaves". Of the set I think "The Robin" works best, the tree buds clearly indicating spring. The "Bluebells" image looks a little soft to me, I would have hoped to see the Bluebells looking a little more 'crisp' but I know these dark woodland situations can be tricky. I am not sure with "Tunnel of Leaves" that it pins down spring, it could also be a summer image.
ReplyDeleteI think all three are good graphic images Jill. Personally I would consider cropping the robin image, as I think the dark tangle of lower branches adds little and distracts from the main focus. A square crop with just robin, buds/ upper branches, and sky might be worth trying. I really like the lines and light in the bluebell image. I also like the tunnel - I think te light and the bright intense green give an impression of spring. Both these images do look a little soft but that may just be to do with how they've been saved for the web. Even if there are technical issues with the prints I think they are still successful in capturing atmposphere and as compositions.
ReplyDeleteThe robin is definitely now on the maybe list - as someone commented on my flickr page, my feelings about the image overwhelmed the quality of the shot.
ReplyDeleteI would resist any temptation to crop down the robin image too much. One of the things I liked about it was that the robin appeared small which is exactly what they are.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! I especially like the bluebells, the oblique shaft of light and the tall pines really evoke a spring walk in the forest.
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