Reflections...

[Angelmaker]

I have taken these shots a few days ago and got some comments that they are so confusing and crowded, I would like to hear what you think also




So, do you think there is a problem with these shots?

[DelCan]

I like #1 and #2. I will admit that #3 confuses me, but that's easily done!

[Angelmaker]

And what you mean by easily done?

[windrider86]

Do you have your exif information you could post. Knowing your camera settings could help in offering you alternate settings to enhance your photos

[Angelmaker]

Sure, here they are,
Canon 550D, EF 100mm Macro f/2.8 Lens

f/8
1/100
ISO 100
No flash

[SwissJon]

Originally Posted by DelCan

I like #1 and #2. I will admit that #3 confuses me, but that's easily done!

I only see 1 shot.. Does that mean I'm twice as confused?

I love the colouring..
Shame about the reed on the left hand side of the photo, half in half out.. You should clone that out.
Would like to have seen a little more of a subject than the weeds.. The over all photo is lovely, but it lacks a subject. Maybe if you'de got closer and a closeup on the reeds without losing the clods reflection?

[DelCan]

LOL - Now there is only one photo. So now I'm really confused! I swear there were 3 photos when I first posted...

[DelCan]

(Now I see the moderator edit...)

[Krusty79]

I'm going to guess and say that your fellow photographers will immediately recognize this as a reflection, while non-photographers might have to take a few seconds to realize what it is. I think the clouds are the subject, but there are too many reeds in the composition, which distract from the subject. If you only had the reeds at the top of the shot in the composition, I think you would have a cleaner, more powerful image. Also, the shot looks a bit underexposed.

[Angelmaker]

Thanks for your comments, I will consider them while taking new shots