S e a s h e l l

Gunbucker · 14th May 2007

Taken during an evening stroll along east coast. Lighting was soft, the coarse sand grains were a nice contrast to the seashell, and the skies weren't all that boring.

I suck big time at still-life photography, largely due to inadequate patience. Hope this one lives up a little. Pls share your suggestions and comments to help me improve. Thanks!

yehosaphat · 14th May 2007

Tilted horizon does not work for me. Go closer and you will realise how much a difference it can make.

Gunbucker · 14th May 2007

Originally Posted by yehosaphat

Tilted horizon does not work for me. Go closer and you will realise how much a difference it can make.

Thanks for the pointer. The horizon tilt is a high-miss item. Works in very few, but not this one I suppose.

I know what you meant by going in closer, but this was as close as I could go with the wide angle without digging a hole in the sand, LOL! I think this is where an angle finger would come in real useful.

jiven · 19th May 2007

hi.. bring ur zoom lens next time.

Would like to share with you my fav seashell photos.. obviously not taken by me.. but it's always good to look at others' gd shots and learn fr it..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexmasters/283618483/

fotoudavid · 19th May 2007

color dull

cjtune · 20th May 2007

Could be brighter a bit and yellow saturation increased.
But it could be OK as it is if there's some hint of a setting sun in the sky.
Only missing a cutesy small sandcastle in the background.

Otherwise, a composition that might make a good (albeit generic) postcard.

I like your barcode alternative to a plain copyright sign and photographer ID.

14th May 2007	#1
Gunbucker Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,020	S e a s h e l l Taken during an evening stroll along east coast. Lighting was soft, the coarse sand grains were a nice contrast to the seashell, and the skies weren't all that boring. I suck big time at still-life photography, largely due to inadequate patience. Hope this one lives up a little. Pls share your suggestions and comments to help me improve. Thanks! __________________ My Gallery

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yehosaphat Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Posts: 2,605	Re: S e a s h e l l Tilted horizon does not work for me. Go closer and you will realise how much a difference it can make. __________________ Canon 5D mkII\|24-105mm F4 IS L\|70-200mm F4 IS L\|580EX\|and more coming! :P

19th May 2007	#4
jiven Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: in a world of my own... Posts: 586	Re: S e a s h e l l hi.. bring ur zoom lens next time. Would like to share with you my fav seashell photos.. obviously not taken by me.. but it's always good to look at others' gd shots and learn fr it.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexmasters/283618483/

19th May 2007	#5
fotoudavid Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,531	Re: S e a s h e l l color dull

20th May 2007	#6
cjtune Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,516	Re: S e a s h e l l Could be brighter a bit and yellow saturation increased. But it could be OK as it is if there's some hint of a setting sun in the sky. Only missing a cutesy small sandcastle in the background. Otherwise, a composition that might make a good (albeit generic) postcard. I like your barcode alternative to a plain copyright sign and photographer ID.