Natural light from above
Nikon D3200, 50mm lens, natural light, editing in Lr. Amateur photographer looking for feedback.
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Dean Wilson
Too Big: Either the Sculpture or the Lens
Kalama Eagle Sculpture: Kevin Stone
Mr. Stones website: https://www.kevinstonemetalart.com/
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Last: Sep 12, 2026
Colin Andersson-Hamill
STORMY WEATHER (trees)
Glad I was already in my car before the heavens opened. It went incredibly dark, but it didn't last for very long, and the sun was soon out again.
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Last: Sep 12, 2026
Colin Andersson-Hamill
LUCY IN THE SKY
I just messed about with the photograph of a luscious, large green tree against a nice blue background with the clouds, but I decided that was boring, so this is what I did to it.
Colin Andersson-Hamill
INTENTIONAL CAMERA MOVEMENT OR INTENTIONAL BLUR
I'm going to be trying this again because I rather like the outcome of this on my lavender in the garden, which has finished for the summer now, so I couldn't go and do it again.
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Last: Sep 11, 2026
2 Comments
Hi Allen,
From a photography perspective the second one is the best in this series. The others are cropped too close to her knees and it's not a good place to do it.
The first one might be cropped too tight, could tell more of a story if wider? Also watch what's around your subject, the top right corner is somewhat distracting.
The third one is ok other than the knee crop. The fourth one I think if we saw her arms it would look more a natural pose.
All and all I'll say you're in the right direction, sometimes I have to shoot several shots before I end up with some good ones when the model isn't used to the camera. Look at the others you did during this shoot and you might have some excellent ones. Practise is the key here, I'm sure you can do something magical.
I hope this helps,
Marc
Thank you Mark! Very helpful!