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Dragonz
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 Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 9:45 pm Post subject: Boyds Dragon |
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This is my first post, and I thought I'd show a couple of my first pics taken on the new camera. I would appreciate any criticism, positive and negative.
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heartyfisher
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| Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 3:16 am Post subject: |
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Cool creatures.. Are they your pets ?
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Avalon
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| Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 5:18 am Post subject: |
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Welcome Dragonz,
congratulations on your first post.
These are lovely critters and well captured.
#1 is my pick of these for the nice pose, and subject fills the frame well.
My suggestion to improve these is to consider the background.
In #2 the background has some distractions and looks artificial.
#1 has a better background, but for me the colour doesn't show him to best advantage.
I'd be inclined to remove the piece of pipe in the bottom right too.
Great subjects and thanks for sharing.
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Dragonz
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| Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you Avalon for your comment and advice, I appreciate it. Its always great to get feedback, whether its positive or negative. Obviously, its the only way we learn and enhance our abilities.
Yes Heartyfisher, they are my pets. They look more spectacular with their colour, each time they shed.
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JazzXP
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I like the second one. Looks like "hey mate" with a bit of a back slap
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desemondo
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 11:05 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Dragonz, welcome. The eye of the dragon in the first shot and second shot seems to have a "matte look" to it, kinda seems like it should be more shiny based on the colouring in the rest of the image.
I think both shots could be enhanced by adding just the slightest hint of a reflection to his eye. Would make him look more alive IMO.
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