Sunday, November 9, 2008

Day 315: More Poinsetta Bliss!

Look at these beauties! And in another week or so, it's going to be even MORE beautiful in here!

I posted this photo on the forum at proudphotography.com, where I'm taking a class, and what bit of feedback I got, which I agree with, is how nice it would have been if I had taken the shot when the woman working in the background, on the left, had been at the end of the leading lines. The suggestion was also that an F/13 might have provided the focus I was looking for.

Some day, the setting selections will be more sencond nature for me, but I'm still at the point where I think I ALMOST have it down. . . and then realize I don't!



My settings: F/6, 1/30, Tamron 28-75mm @ 31 mm; custom white balance, shot RAW, ISO 200, tripod.
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16 comments:

  1. ChellNovember 9, 2008 at 6:35 PM

    So pretty. Can't believe how close it is to christmas!!

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  2. Jackie's ShotNovember 9, 2008 at 7:10 PM

    Sounds like a good class and helpfull cc from classmates. ~Jackie

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  3. periwinkle eye imagesNovember 9, 2008 at 7:12 PM

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  4. periwinkle eye imagesNovember 9, 2008 at 7:16 PM

    I am so much enjoying your love of pointsettias! Keep 'em coming! Personally, I think a worker at the end of the center line would be distracting; I didn't even notice her on the left. Plain poinsettias hold their own! Thanks for these. ML

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  5. SharonNovember 9, 2008 at 7:43 PM

    Beautiful!

    I don't think I'll ever have it down but it's fun trying. ;)

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  6. JeanneNovember 9, 2008 at 9:06 PM

    This uneducated eye thinks it looks beautiful as is!(for what it's worth) Ü

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  7. AmyNovember 9, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    Really pretty! I am almost ready to start going manual! I need to keep practicing.

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  8. Lauren HartmanNovember 9, 2008 at 9:37 PM

    Boy, it sure is getting to be "that" time of year, isn't it? You're inspiring me to go make the LONG drive up to my favorite nursery!

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  9. MichelleNovember 9, 2008 at 9:55 PM

    sounds like you are learning lots! I love all the color here.

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  10. BeckyNovember 9, 2008 at 10:27 PM

    It took me a minute to find the woman even with you saying where she was. I'm not sure I agree, but I'm certainly no expert. It would be fun to see a photoshopped one with her in a different spot to compare.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 9, 2008 at 10:50 PM

    ahem! great color but I believe that you are violating one of the golden rules - that is no Christmas photos until after thanksgiving ; )

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  12. Cindi KoceichNovember 10, 2008 at 8:10 AM

    I love those leading lines!
    I know what you mean about the settings. It does become more second nature, but I still have those times when I blow it!!

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  13. Gypsy Girl(Brenda)November 10, 2008 at 8:47 AM

    Like the lines on this. Pretty red color. I just love poinsettas. When we got married my dad had a 12 foot christmas tree made with them going round and round for me. I loved it.

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  14. SuzyNovember 10, 2008 at 10:09 AM

    I know what you mean about "almost" having settings down and then you find more to learn and think about. But this is a great shot!

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  15. BobbiNovember 10, 2008 at 11:06 AM

    It must be great to get such detailed feedback. This is a beautiful shot regardless :)

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  16. patNovember 10, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    MMMM! Color, warmth---BLISS! Did you get any of that nasty blizzard that went through the Dakotas?

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--Wonderful! I was hoping you'd comment!