mbasil (3304) [2009-10-01 15:05]

Wow, amazing shot, Evelynn. This must be a planted garden, right? [Oh, I guess you can't say for fear of getting pulled from TN.] Nevertheless the flowers are amazing. I like your rendition of it -- one of those shots that really doesn't have or need a focal point.
Mike
P.S. Enjoy Wyoming (Jellystone and Grand Tetons). Holle if you get near Lethbridge (east of Waterton).

mbasil (3304) [2009-09-30 17:28]

Nice long exposure here, Baris. It reminds me a bit of Paul and signalwomb's work (that's a good thing). The vertical composition is unusual, but works very well here. Well done.
Mike

mbasil (3304) [2009-09-30 8:35] - [workshop] [compare]

Very nice, Janice. I love Indian paintbrush and you've captured this very well. I probably would have banged the contrast hearder, but I think I prefer this more delicate approach.
Mike

mbasil (3304) [2009-09-19 10:16]

Great macro, Durzan. The lighting is very dramatic and makes the shot for me.
Mike

mbasil (3304) [2009-09-19 10:13]

Interesting "profile" shot, Gert. It really adds a novel and I teresting perspective. Nice job with the exposure for the white flower and good use of DoF to isolate it.
Mike

mbasil (3304) [2009-09-19 10:09]

This is an amazing "two shot" Anna. I like the details and positioning. Great work capturing the image. I wish you could have captured their complete reflection, though ( reflections are on my mind lately).
Mike

mbasil (3304) [2009-09-19 10:04]

Nice, Niek. Well recorded. I especially love the crop on the top - just that bit of brightness on the top really helps frame the shot for me.
Mike

mbasil (3304) [2009-09-19 10:00]

This one grows on you (me, anyway). The darkness of the setting is kind of off-putting and interesti g at the same time, like missing the top of the falls (the precipice). I find myself lookoing deeply into the details. I think I agree with Paul about the leaf on the bottom left, I don't think it's big enough to provide informal balance, and I think the shot would be stronger with it cropped out. But I strongly agree that this is a very strong shot, easily calendar material.
Mike
P.S. I'm glad you got to meet Evelynn. I hope we'll get to meet someday, too.

mbasil (3304) [2009-09-14 19:48]

Wonderful capture, Joseph. A great specimen, and perfectly captured. Amazing details, a nice tight diagonal composition, good use of a limited DoF, and a story with the meal in his mouth (I'm assuming a male because of the bright coloring).
Mike

mbasil (3304) [2009-09-14 19:46]

Hi Pierre,
There are some great colors and textures here. The light is good too. It is a pleasant natuer shot. But for me this is just missing a little something more -- maybe a focal point, or a closer "pattern shot" or something to push it beyond the "normal" range.
Mike