Thank you to those who have answered my question on my previous post. I really appreciate it. For me, the most frustrating part of learning is when you’re circling around and don’t see a direction to exit. Your comments are very helpful.
When I signed up for the class, my goal was taking more photos and I did that for a few days. Then it rained one day. ;-( You know the rest of the story, I am sure.
At first, I was disappointed that I didn’t shoot any new photo for my assignments, but now I am quite ok with it because I have learned a lot by staring at one photo and trying to do my best to make it a photo that I really like.
This is one of our favorite trees. For the theme “solitude”, I think it would be better if the tree is smaller and surrounding field is bigger… hmm… maybe I was thinking “lonely”. (You see what I mean? It’s like playing a never-ending game. 😉
At first, I cropped this photo to portrait format. I didn’t like it that much, so I changed his vest to red. And I still didn’t like it. After I changed only the top part of his vest to a different red, I like it better, but, still, something bothered me. I finally realized that I really like it in landscape format. 😉 Add a little red will probably help, but I am exhausted by now.
Developing Your Eye II, Day Six: “landscape”
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That is beautiful capture of your favorite tree. Love it. 🙂 The back light of the landscape is a clever shot.
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With Amy on the tree – love it.
Been thinking about doing this course but was hesitant because of time factor. . think I’ll wait until I am back in Portugal to do it!
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🙂 Have an enjoyable trip, Becky!
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Thanks, Becky. When are you going back in Portugal? Hove a wonderful trip whenever it is.
I found out that the course material is online. My guess is that anyone can take the course whenever he/she wants to. See the following links.
https://dailypost.wordpress.com/blogging-university/developing-eye-ii-materials/#day4
https://dailypost.wordpress.com/blogging-university/developing-your-eye-i-materials/#day4
And if you scroll up and down, you will see all assignments.
Have a great day.
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That’s really helpful Helen, thanks. Not until the Autumn but that doesn’t seem very long away now!
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Thanks, Amy. We drove by that tree many times (it’s 40 minutes away) and every time we would stop and take some pictures of it. 😉
Have a wonderful evening.
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Both photos are great, Helen. I don’t know that I would have liked red on the fisherman’s vest. I like the green/brown of nature as is. It is a very relaxing photo to look at. And when I got tired of watching him fish, I would lie down under your favorite tree, which is quite beautiful.
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😉 — that’s my big smile. Thanks, Lois. Remember we talked about red color (when you posted that tomato photo)? Guess what? I just read an article about red color. 😉
http://photzy.com/blog/color-red/?cfid=5&utm_source=email&utm_medium=NBBL_Using-RED-to-get-your-shots-noticed&utm_campaign=color-red001
It’s quite interesting. I only read the first page though 😉
Have a wonderful evening.
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This article was great, Helen. I am going to pay more attention to photos now. And I really did like the biker in the red coat rather than the green coat! Thanks for this.
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Thank you for sharing the tree! it is very inspirational. “solitude” is a great title!
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Thank you, Lady Oscar. And good morning! I love trees more than flowers. Wherever I go, I always look for a good looking tree. 😉
Have a wonderful day.
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https://dishdessert.wordpress.com
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Thanks. OMG, seeing those photos in your blog makes me hungry. 😉 I am one of those who needs help in cooking. I definitely will visit more.
Take care.
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thanks and welcome
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I am so curious how the red would have looked – and by the way – I am going to read the article u linked to L- looks interesting –
Anyhow – what a cool tree to drive by – it really is unique and solitude is a good word – xxoo
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Thanks, Yvette. I do think red will make it look better. But that’s me… Chinese usually like red — a happy color. 😉
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Well n that case – here are some red flowers for you Amiga 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌷❤️❣
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Beautiful shots particularly love the tree and the fisherman.
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Thanks, Marje.
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Stunning photos 🙂
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Thank you so much for your encouragement.
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You made some terrific photos. I had not noticed this course of ‘Developing Your Eye’, so I went looking for it. Seems very interesting and I immediately signed up. Thank you!
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Thank you, Marga, I am glad you liked my photo and very happy to hear that you’ve signed up for the class too. I am sure you will enjoy it.
I still have your hanger photo in my head 😉 Great one. Looking forward to seeing more of your photos.
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Great,Helen, I hope I can live up to your expectations. The class is great, because it urges you to look in another way. Maybe I will not be posting these pictures every day, but I certainly will in the near future.
My photo was made by one of my three nieces (daughters of my sister). What you cannot see is that I am holding your ten-day’s old baby girl in my arms. So I guess I was enjoying myself then.
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I would like the series better if I saw before and afters, I think, Helen. Then I could see the improvement.
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Thanks, Jo. I AGREE! But then you would find out I don’t take good photos after all. Ha.
Seriously, I think the best improvement is that I begin to understand what kind photographer I am and I am happy to be that photographer. In other words, I find my photographing voice and I like it (for now) 😉
Have a great day.
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Lovely landscapes. A red vest would be a bit too strong for the photo, I think.
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Thank you, Lignum. I appreciate your comment since I am not sure on many things most of the time. 😉 Thanks.
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