Pioneer houses, Fort Christmas

[FeyMooncalled]

I call this one my, "How bad do you have to go?" photo. Was thinking of adding some lightning and other scary effects, LOL




the little sun reflection is considered bad, isn't it? I don't mind it. It gives me a feeling of time, late afternoon. I guess I won't be winning any awards soon with this attitude,


If the lizard was in focus, I'd really have something here. Unfortunately, he was a happy accident who just ran through the picture as I was taking it. Oh well.

How am I doing? It's hard for me to tell. Everytime I come back with pictures, they're the best I've ever taken, which is true, it just doesn't mean anything. Of COURSE they get better everytime, duh!

[peterst6906]

Hey, getting better is what it's all about. The more you shoot, the better you'll get.

I've been back to these shots 4 times now and I think I've finally put my finger on what I think.

Technically, they are good exposures, if just a slight bit of lens flare in the second one that sticks out.

The last is good compositionally and I would rate it the best of the shots.

With 1, 2 and 3 (and to a lesser extent #4), I think you have hit a middle ground between far enough out to get an overall impression of the scene, and close in to focus on individual details and simple concepts.

As a result, the images are a little bit caught in no mans land. Not far enough out and not close enough in.

They are nice shots, but I think if you shoot wider, or closer, you'll find more interesting images.

Hope that helps.

Regards,

Peter

[FeyMooncalled]

I was kinda leaning that way myself, after I could look at it without getting emotionally involved. Which is generally, a week or 2 after taking the picture, LOL

So, almost there, but not yet.

[mmrshn]

is pic #1 a outhouse. it is a great shot