A bit different

[markgozz]

I think the first image is certainly an improvement on the original , very nice .

I still think the second needs a different composition to help it as this crop leaves you with the large uninteresting end of the log staring you in the face .

Sorry the third is still not to my taste .

Mark

[John B.]

You achieved what you aimed for, Mark, so there's nothing wrong with that.

I like photos with a shallow depth of focus which accentuates the subject. For me, though, the blurry foreground and background make it look as though a Lensbaby was used, and I don't care for the photos they produce. They're gimmicky and expensive but a lot of them are sold, so a lot of people would appreciate your photo.

Somehow, my criticism looks rather harsh but it's not intended to be, and I can't think of another way of saying it. The main thing is, you got what you wanted, and that's what's important.

[Markyboy1]

Originally Posted by markgozz

I think the first image is certainly an improvement on the original , very nice .

I still think the second needs a different composition to help it as this crop leaves you with the large uninteresting end of the log staring you in the face .

Sorry the third is still not to my taste .

Mark

Thank you Mark, I agree the first is a massive improvement. as for the other 2 this time of year when photo ops can be somewhat scarce at least things like this can be revisited so I might go and try again

Originally Posted by John B.

You achieved what you aimed for, Mark, so there's nothing wrong with that.

I like photos with a shallow depth of focus which accentuates the subject. For me, though, the blurry foreground and background make it look as though a Lensbaby was used, and I don't care for the photos they produce. They're gimmicky and expensive but a lot of them are sold, so a lot of people would appreciate your photo.

Somehow, my criticism looks rather harsh but it's not intended to be, and I can't think of another way of saying it. The main thing is, you got what you wanted, and that's what's important.

Thank you John, I didnt know what a Lensbaby did so im quite pleased that my £20 lens can do the same thing lol
Your criticism isn't harsh at all, its your honest opinion and thats what matters and thats why I post my images so people can tell me what they think of them so I can learn to take better ones.

Thank you both again

Mark