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The image is strong enough to stand alone however it is better with the title. The heading adjusts our responses to what we see and the point of the image. The man made poles are compared with the slim trunks. The wires aren't an intrusion, they are an importan tcommercial aspect. We understand why the bushes are shaped as they are.
The single stem reaching above the pack and its framing by the two poles make the shot. Having taken that in we can explore the rest. While we do it, we are cued in by the title to note the thinks that make these trees different to Granny's. The point is taken. -
The positioning of the flower shows the interior stamens, the base structure of the flower and the whipped cream of the petal edges. As a bonus there is the diagonal line. That's an achievement in the one photo. It's beautifully lit with a lighting angle that brings out the fine textures on the petals. Apricots against purples and greens are luscious. It's a fine flower study.
While I see the frothy edge in the second shot, it is such a different image that I don't feel that they belong together. Two is hard edged and modern. Straight lines with blocks of colour and daring colour combinations. I very much like it but not alongside 1. -
It's similar enough. Shapes, colours, textures on the face. Congratulations. I think you have launched a whole new photography genre.
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I agree with everything that Mike has said on the "Lavender fields" (wonderful creativity in working with light, shadow and simple everyday objects: the rows of lavender plants are an immediate throwback for me to the Abbaye de Senanque (near Grasse) in the French Provence.
But I am even more impressed by your ultra-creative recreation of the famous "Tre Cime" (Three Peaks).
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A couple from a local creek.
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Mike,
Thanks so much for that thoughtful analysis.
I quite like the Lilly image myself, for all the reasons you described. "Apricot and purple" - yes!
Everything just came together for that shot, almost without my trying at all for the diagonal arrangement of the flower in the frame. It's impossible to take a bad shot of a Calla Lily, and now I have to add, that it's almost impossible to take a bad shot of almost any kind of Lilly.
The Creator gave photographers Lillys to photograph as a "pick-me-up" if images of other subjects were not coming out well. "Here shoot some of my Lillys, you'll feel better immediately!"
As for the tropical ocean image, everyone is misunderstanding its inclusion here. I added it just to show what sea foam looks like, to compare to the edge of the Lilly petals, in case one has never seen it before. I think I should have just left the image out!
Rich
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It's interesting to compare and contrast the two, especially with how much more accessible #2 feels to me. Mostly because in #1 the fallen trees "block" my way in, but also the second feels more intimate. And because it's darker overall, it appeals to me as an oasis, both cool and quiet, on a hot summer day.
Als re #2, as happens with many photos we view for the first time, my eyes went to the bright reflections first. For me they are a little jarring and take away from the richness of the rest of the scene, but other folks - including in this thread if I recall correctly - have different ideas regarding showing glimpses of sky.
I do very much like #2!
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Thanks very much, Mike. Your comments are always concise and educational!
Not long ago someone shared this link regarding titles. Probably there are dozens of excellent essays out there. Of course, simplejoy's titles are (in my opinion) so incredibly creative, he's in another universe 😁
www.johnpaulcaponigro.com/blog/8931/how-to-title-your-images/
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Like that shot a lot. Very peaceful and that blue sky just adds to it all.
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We are witnessing someone watching the parade with a hidden photo taker below.
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Great framing of that structure.
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Great abstract. Love the colours.
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Great experimentation. I admire your bottomless fascination with unusual...
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That trio in the water gave you amazing source for a photo. Well done.
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Colours are just amazing. Someone is gifted...
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Busy, but interesting nevertheless. Like the colours, lines, posts, fruits. It all plays well.
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Just blissful scene. Colours are perfect. Feel like jumping in...
