Dandilion Puff

[KlayerD]

Im not sure if this is classed as a macro, also was edited to help the flower stand out more and make it seem different from a normal puff. The original is here

If this is in the wrong category im so sorry! I just joined and am learning how to use this forum

Been doing photography for less than a month so lots and lots to learn, any constructive criticism is welcomed

And also i don't know how to scale it down so its in an attachment

[KlayerD]

Replying to my own thread so i can get some feeback,

[neoHUNTER]

Klay you got a nice capture of the dandelion, processing looks fine for me however, I am distracted to the stems on the sides. The original as well looks good to me. You have to consider also the time of the day if you want a good exposure in your image. On your original picture, it looks blown up to me on the left side. Otherwise, job well done to your part on starting this adventure in photography...

Yah, sometimes people are afraid to step out to critique or comments in this forum for some reason but you know, I find this critique thing as a learning opportunities to us amateur. I have learnt a lot in this part of forum, it widens your analysis and ideas. I, myself started photography 4 months ago.

Also, nobody will bite you for your personal opinions. We all have different opinions due to our uniqueness. It maybe good to you but not for others. So, I challenge newbies and amateurs to come out to share their ideas...Afterall, this is a forum, everybody shares their ideas...

[neoHUNTER]

And by the way, there are some guidelines here in posting in this category. It will help the reader to analyse your image and eventually put some points...

Critique Forum Rules

[Laurenbiz]

I don't think the vintage/burnt look you've created with editing really works in nature photos. Could you post the original, SOOC photo?

[KlayerD]

Originally Posted by Laurenbiz

I don't think the vintage/burnt look you've created with editing really works in nature photos. Could you post the original, SOOC photo?

the origninal is there, its linked.

[JessicaO]

Wow, you've only been doing photography for a month? I have to say that I am really impressed!! Your photo has a really nice composition and placement of the dandelion in the frame. I personally like the color you gave to it in the altered version, it's different and has a unique look. I do agree that the background stems look a bit distracting; you can see the touch of Photoshop a tad too much. But it's fun to play around and see what you can do with pics.

Pics on very sunny hours and days are sometimes hard because the brightest parts of the photo are very bright, and then you have very dark shadows. If you take shots when the light is less harsh, such as early morning or near dusk, or on a somewhat overcast day, the shadows won't be as striking. You will have a more even bright and dark tone to your picture, and changing things in PShop may give you better results.

Hope you're having fun with photography!