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AbsolutReef
06/24/2007, 08:22 PM
do you like how I cropped these photos?

suggestions/comments welcome. used a nikon 8700 in macro mode.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/Sixy/Coral/ab3a8a57.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/Sixy/Coral/ahairymush.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/Sixy/Coral/aplay.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/Sixy/Coral/astar.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/Sixy/Coral/ahalimetra.jpg

thanks!
nosferatu51
06/24/2007, 08:35 PM
They are a little claustrophobic, but seems like they look good shot wise.
AbsolutReef
06/24/2007, 09:00 PM
I'm a detail junkie. What would you suggest? I guess I'd rather see detail in one coral than a lot going on with a fully stocked tank shot. Maybe it's just preference. :)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/Sixy/Coral/aanthelia.jpg
maybe better?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/Sixy/Coral/aechinop.jpg

^ I feel those are less claustrophobic.. agree? I'd like to strike a nice balance that's pleasing to more than just my eye. :)
ataylo13
06/24/2007, 09:30 PM
That is the beauty of the newer digital cameras. The larger the pic they can take the better you can "frame"/crop you shot. These look good though.
Absolute Reef
06/25/2007, 07:55 AM
Hello there, my long lost brother.
nosferatu51
07/04/2007, 04:43 PM
I'd say the reason they look claustrophobic is that the subject tends to take up the WHOLE screen. I read something about the rule of 1/3s which seems to work fairly decently. Just keep subjects in the 1/3 -2/3 of the shot and allow something else to be in the remainder to prevent that claustrophobic feel.
kuramura
07/30/2007, 07:53 PM
Nice details
MCary
07/31/2007, 09:35 AM
Okay, lemme weigh in.

Rule of thirds does not apply when shooting patterns. Patterns can fill the entire shot. So, 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7 are fine. I would even say very good. The addition of a little edge detail is a treat.

3 does follow the rule of thirds and keeping the background more detailed rather than going with a creamy bokey gives the shot dimension. It looks like a serious drop off past the ridges of the coral. Also a good shot.

And 5, the in focus polyps are in the lower 1/3 of the photo. Also is within the Golden Ratio.

Overall, technique wise, very solid.

Good Job.

Mike