Dried Out . . .

[deBoer]

I'm on the edge. Some days I'll glance at this image and find it interesting. Other days, not so much.

I like the contrast between the ugly, battered stems and the pretty petals & 'swirl' patterns from the vase. I'm not sure about the focus. I sort of like the idea that I don't immediately know what I'm looking at, but I'm not totally in love with it. Any thoughts?

[i speak in math]

It looks like a can full of sticks. I can't really tell they are stems and the dead petals on bottom are mostly covered. The shallow depth of field doesn't really do anything for me on this shot. I don't really feel like there is a subject that I am supposed to be seeing. The focus doesn't lead my eyes anywhere in particular.

[deBoer]

Originally Posted by i speak in math

It looks like a can full of sticks. I can't really tell they are stems and the dead petals on bottom are mostly covered. The shallow depth of field doesn't really do anything for me on this shot. I don't really feel like there is a subject that I am supposed to be seeing. The focus doesn't lead my eyes anywhere in particular.

Thanks a mil for your honest opinion. I'm brand new to photography and trying to learn as much as I can. I think I might be trying to like it.

[dutchess85]

I kind of like it. It's different from the usual shots that I see. I am new to photography too. I like the color from the leaves. Just start taking photos of everything. You will get photos you like and don't like. Best of luck!

[MSidPhoto]

Nice shot...i like it

[i speak in math]

Originally Posted by KazeFox

Nice shot...i like it

Since this is the critique section, perhaps you could say why

[Sterling]

IMO, it may have been more effective if the focus was on the petals rather than on the stems.