25 Picture of the day - POD (cont. 18) (Read 41970 times)
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Reply #50 - Feb 23rd, 2011 at 12:52pm
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I like todays POD more than I think I should.  I mean, it's just a photo of rocks, trees, and water.  Been there, done that, right?

So can somebody tell me WHY I like this pic?  I think understanding why I like it would make me a better photographer.  Visual art is not my forte.  I try hard but...

Or if you think I'm way off base and it IS just a boring pic of rocks, trees, and water then...well...nevermind I guess.

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Reply #51 - Feb 23rd, 2011 at 1:41pm
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Love today's POD, too! I think the composition is fantastic, with the line of scrubby orange grass, and the angle of the rocks. I wish I had that kind of eye for photography. Well done!
  
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Reply #52 - Feb 23rd, 2011 at 2:12pm
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oh wow.

i really like today's picture.

the pinks and grays are fabulous.

soothing scene, expertly captured.


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Reply #53 - Feb 23rd, 2011 at 3:07pm
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here here!
  
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Reply #54 - Feb 23rd, 2011 at 4:43pm
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Love it as well!

I think why it's so compelling even though it's just " a photo of rocks, trees, and water.  Been there, done that, right? ", is becasue of the way it's composed.

I'd call it a " artsy" photograph for lack of a better word.
Some people can master the technical aspects of photography, but without an " eye" for it, you can never quite get it right Cry

  
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Re: Picture of the day - POD (cont. 18)
Reply #55 - Feb 23rd, 2011 at 6:41pm
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Snow_Dog wrote on Feb 23rd, 2011 at 12:52pm:
I like todays POD more than I think I should.  I mean, it's just a photo of rocks, trees, and water.  Been there, done that, right?

So can somebody tell me WHY I like this pic?  I think understanding why I like it would make me a better photographer.  Visual art is not my forte.  I try hard but...




Okay, as an amateur artist; here’s my read on the design elements:

The center of interest are light areas; (the sky on the horizon).

The line of grass,  dark cloud fingers, horizon and the shore line point and lead you to the center of interest. The dark trees and clouds frame the picture.

Dramatic Design elements include putting dark against light (The dark
sky and the horizon against the center of interest); And warm colors against cool ( The pink water against the light blue sky)

And complementary colors are pleasing to the eye ( reddish brown grass and brush against the green trees)

Now, don’t analysis it; just look it and enjoy it. Smiley

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Reply #56 - Feb 23rd, 2011 at 7:42pm
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I am  Smileying  Smiley
  
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Reply #57 - Feb 23rd, 2011 at 8:58pm
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Ditto on ALL of the above!  Today's pic is GREAT!  I'd love to put it up on my wall!

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Reply #58 - Feb 24th, 2011 at 1:03am
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Starwatcher explained it perfectly.  I was composing just such an explanation in my mind when I read his and decided I couldn't improve upon it.   Smiley
  
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Reply #59 - Feb 24th, 2011 at 1:32am
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Looks surreal which is no surprise given what canoe country has to offer. I agree with Jimbo, that's one to hang on the wall. I enjoyed yesterday's pic as well. Beautiful work.

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