Slide
Uploaded: July 04, 2005 06:50:42
With flash, focal length 7.9mm, exposure time 0.017s, aperture f/2.8, ISO 100.
Roxana Kat 2 July 27, 2005
What do you think about this photo? #284817Pam M August 02, 2005
Hey!You've been busy! Your gallery is full of great pics.
I like this one's title ... i'm assuming the leaf was sliding along the curb ... which (in my imaginings) might be what took your attention to the curb and the colors.
The large area around the leaf does leave room to imagine movement and the angle of the curb also adds to the idea of a slide ... and if there was something there that is known to move ... like a toy car or a marble the immediate anticipation of movement would naturally happen.
but since the leaf doesn't have wheels or any other attachment associated with moving ... you might have to help the viewer along with the idea even more ... so that the title is less needed in order to convey the idea.
there's only two ideas I can think of.
first ... put the leaf in visual center ... (see my blog) ... so that the eye is quicker to settle on it and expect something from it and ...
second ... while keeping the same diagonal angle of the curb through the image ... get a little closer and show a view that is either in front of or behind the leaf (depending on the direction you want the viewer to expect the leaf to slide)
Drop me notes from time to time as you update your gallery. I'm enjoying watching your talents grow.
have fun,
pam #1666947
Roxana Kat 2 August 02, 2005
Dear Pam,Thank you so much for your wonderful comment! :) I red all your advices and I will work even harder, now that I know I'm on a good track! Thank you for all your ideas, they are really helping me!
I will drop notes to you... when I will update my gallery! You are a real friend!
Thank you again for your nice words!
I really apreciate them!
Kisses,
Roxana #1667412
Pat Gamwell December 15, 2005
I enjoyed reading Pam's suggestions. I agree with her. This is a great piece, love the clarity & textures. Keep up the good work, Roxana! We're all here for you if you need any suggestions or little tips! Don't hesitate to ask! #2188949Roxana Kat 2 December 15, 2005
Thank you for your nice comment, Pat! It is true, Pam is a great photographer and her ideas are really good!Hugs,
Roxana #2189028
RC Fritz June 05, 2006
Nice composition, Roxana. Congrats!! #2856219Roxana Kat 2 June 05, 2006
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