Chapter 1

[Lisa Hurst]

This is my first post. I'm not sure I'm doing it correctly. This is a fairly common subject-not very original. I like the picture however, so it will be a good first attempt at posting.

[DoubleTap]

Lisa,

Thanks for posting this image for review.

I think this image shows an interesting angle of this tree branch.  It's interesting how the main branch arches from left to right across the frame.  The center part of the frame has some interesting detail as well.  There is a lot going on as far as detail is concerned.

Some advice, might be to try to articulate what you like about the photo.  Part of the process is verbal communication.  I am curious why you like the photo.

Thanks.

[Lisa Hurst]

Thanks for the critique. I like the picture because it makes me feel like I'm lounging under a tree. As photographers, we have the power to instill emotions with our images. I think the way a picture makes the audience feel is one of the most important aspects of the photo. I have started putting more data on my posts since that first one.

[DoubleTap]

Thanks for the reply.  I totally agree with you on the power to communicate something.

I have found that reviewing other photographer's work helps me learn a lot about communication and elements of photography.

One of the things I did after completing chapter one, was to make a list of "elements" of photography.  I had already defined major area's of review of images; context, composition and technical.  This was furthered by identifying elements and associating them with the area's I listed.  This allows me to do "passes" during a review and communicate in detail about each area.  This is kind of the process my mind goes through even before I start pushing the shutter release button.

Hope to see more from you!

Thanks again.

[giannispass]

I like the picture.
It gives me emotions.
Nice work

[goldenguras]

I Think the tree should be sharp in focus unless otherwise its not the main subject, Otherwise it does not serve any purpose having the tree with such a shallow depth of field.

[Lisa Hurst]

Do you mean the trunk of the tree? If so, you are correct. I should have increased the depth of field or possibly kept it the same and changed the focus to the trunk. That might have been an interesting effect. Thanks for being honest.

[goldcoastgolfer]

Hi Lisa,

I'm curious to know what aperture and focal length you took the photo with - as well as how far you were from the tree trunk.  Further up the tree looks like it's in focus and to be honest, I prefer that effect - my eyes move up from the unfocussed tree trunk up to the canopy of the tree where I can follow the lines of the branches.

Cheers,

Malcolm