New Member-First Post-Opinion?

[howellh]

Hey, Im a new member and I love the website and wanted to post one of my own images and see what people thought. Im an aspiring photographer, although I have had no official training. Im currently in college, and this is an image from the campus. So...Just tell me what ya think! =)



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[willbrawn]

I like the frame within a frame, but have to say the iron on the left side of the image is a little distracting. Welcome to DPS and looking foward to seeing more work.

[Preacherman]

Hi Hoewellh and welcome to the DPS community. I hope you enjoy yourself here and learn lots about your great hobby. You have opened with a fine shot. You have framed your subject within the frame of the shot and caused the viewer to look along the grain of the seat and towards the tulips. A cleaver perspective. Keep clicking and posting. I look forward to seeing more of your work. PAUL

[dvetter]

Welcome to dps, this shot is very interesting and I would say it could be the topic of many arguable conversations. In one way the perspective and composition is good...shooting through the bench giving it a framed look. On the other hand some may differ. The shot has good contrast and texture also. Thanks for posting it, I think it may raise some interesting comments.

[bascott]

Hi and welcome to DPS! Very good first post! I like the colors and textures, but agree with the other post, the arm of the bench is a bit distracting.

[zona5101]

Welcome!
You still have flowers? I'm jealous!! Cool pis love the colors. Warmed me up a tad just looking at them

[lindyannajones]

Hmm. I'm wondering if you are aware of the hynotic appeal of benches? They have a way of highjacking you and have been known to pull people away from things like class. Your first and most admirable post is a great example of taking the familar and giving the viewer a new angle. It doesn't shout "Bench" but it hints while showing off these beautiful flowers. Welcome to DPS. It's a fine place to grow as a photographer. Suggestion. Take risks! You can belly flop here and it's okay!

[Ella1267]

Welcome to DPS....I like this photo....especially the way you used the bench as a frame. I am no expert either, so I don't feel like I should give advice, but I do like this photo. Thanks for sharing and keep posting.

[sandeep_menon6]

nice framing my dear friend... Its a good first post... Welcome to DPS !!!!

[Angelb]

Welcome to our DPS family howellh, I really like the perspective of this shot and the flowers are beautiful. Very well captured, I look forward to seeing much more from you.