Photo critque, advice please!

[ChrystalPaths]

Good eye but I would take out the pole in the left background and leave it the way it is in the first. My eye was drawn to the pole and that shouldn't be...lovely shot.

 

[Sterling]

Oh you're very talented! I just love the little girl and her appy. Good luck at your event and let us know how you did!

 

[Miniv]

Having some art background myself.........my eye was pulled to the second shot, but I would also crop the fence post. The second one is more intimate, as Andrea said.

If you do not crop, I can see that the bush on one side and the post on the other helps to "frame" the photo...... basic photography 101.

 

[wade3504]

Here's my artistic opinion (yes I am one, lol). I like the second better except for the fence post. I wasn't drawn to it until the tree was taken out and the only thing left was the horse and post and I looked more at the post. I too normally would think what Disneyhorse said, but seeing them both I'd pick the first unless the post can be edited out of the second if that's allowed.

For the other photos, I love the black and white of the horse with the ice/snow on it as well as the person with the same.

Amanda

 

[eagles ring farm]

I'm not an expert but I know I like the first one better

I also love the B&W/people with the hat and scarf

 

[lovinarabs]

Thanks everyone! I have to get them printed now and matted for the fair next week. I'll update with results after the judging!

 

[Equuisize]

I love the photography section at the fairs.

You're doing pretty darn great for someone that just

likes to play around.

I would be drawn to each of your photos in the displays.

Good job - look forward to hearing your results.

 

[lovinarabs]

And the winner is......

....drumroll please....

....not me

Last year, every one of my pictures ribboned, 1 was an honorable mention, 2 were grand champions and one was grand overall. This year NOTHING. I tried not to get my hopes and just hoped to ribbon this year, but I'll admit I was extremely disappointed to see all my photos hanging there without a ribbon in sight. I was really bummed.

Oh well, better luck next year. You guys liked them, that counts for a LOT!

 

[stormo41]

sorry to hear your photos did not win anything

I enter photos in my local fair too, last year was my second year and there was a misprint in the class list book, there were 2 class list for photography and i was the only person who read the wrong one and entered photos in classes that were not even classes. I was very disapointed because i put so much work into chosing my photos and mounting them and so on.

hope my story made you feel a bit better, at least you entered the right classes lol

i wish you luck for next year

-Vanessa

 

[Brandi*]

WEll whats wrong with those judges lol OH! I really liked your pics so don't feel bad. All of us thought they were great

There can only be one winner. I guess your turn was last year ay? hehehehehe thanks for sharing them with us anyways. And seriously, that picture is something I would be proud to hang in my house

It is REALLY good

 

[Bunnylady]

Well, phooie!

I don't know how anyone can judge any kind of art, taste is so subjective. I've heard people gush over pieces of sculpture that look like something that might have come out from under the crusher at the dump. I just figure, if it works for you!

For what it's worth, my taste definately runs in the direction of your photos. I don't know squat about the "rules" of photography, but your pictures really draw my attention. I loved them!

 

[River Wood]

I vote for number 1

 

[lovinarabs]

Thanks guys, this is so embarassing to admit. I went to pick up my pictures and was informed that the reason none of my pictures placed was because I hadn't read the new directions which stated that all pictures need to be matted on FOAM board, not just cardboard backed mats. Doesn't that just BITE! I guess I should feel good that at least it wasn't my photography, but now I am super bummed that I won't know what I could have done with my pictures. Better luck next year.

PS - Being a teacher I should know how to read directions you would think. What a moron.

 

[Brandi*]

hahahahahaha

I bet you would have won then

 

[lovinarabs]

Yep, upon closer inspection two of the pictures (the threesome in the snow and the one of our POA and daughter) had post it notes that said, "Would have been first in the class." Duh Duh Duh Duh DUMB! I won't make that mistake again.