Challenge 26 - Aero-nut's house

[aero-nut]

Ok, I thought I would give this theme a try. Probably should re-shoot it, but any comments are welcome.

http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11486911-M.jpg

http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11486816-M.jpg

http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11486814-M.jpg

Now, it's time for me to tend to the dirty laundry that you see in the background of the first picture. :wink

[aero-nut]

"Self Portrait" Angled mirrors in bathroom. Used a 4 point star filter.

http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11488259-M.jpg

Moved the mirror a little...
http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11488260-M.jpg

[aero-nut]

This is what happens when you leave CDs laying around your house...


http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11488651-M.jpg

:D

[aero-nut]

Ok....one more of the guitar....

http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11489974-M.jpg

[mgound]

I like this one the best! Nice. The lack of highlights in the upper left is a bit distractingOk....one more of the guitar....

http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11489974-M.jpg

[aero-nut]

I like this one the best! Nice. The lack of highlights in the upper left is s bit distracting
Yeah, I agree. I should probably re-shoot that one. Thanks for the comments.

[miketaylor01]

I agree. I like this one the best, I would just use the available lighting more to your advantage. Im sure you can find a good way to do this.

[aero-nut]

Ok, I tried re-shooting the guitar shot. One with f4 and the second with f13 Which one do you like best?


http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11590769-M.jpg

http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11590766-M.jpg

[mgound]

I like the f/4 because it draws your eye to the bottom of the shot and right to the fender logo. I wish the horizontal line on the left continued on the right. I think everything needs to be symetrical for this shot to work.Ok, I tried re-shooting the guitar shot. One with f4 and the second with f13 Which one do you like best?


http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11590769-M.jpg

http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11590766-M.jpg

[aero-nut]

Yeah, I see what you mean about the symmetry. I wonder if a few props will allow some asymmetry. What do you think of these?


http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11595728-M.jpg

http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11595729-M.jpg

http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11596354-M.jpg

Sorry for all the posts, I just can decide how to approach this pic.

Thanks for all the comments....please keep 'em comin'.
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[pathfinder]

Yeah, I see what you mean about the symmetry. I wonder if a few props will allow some asymmetry. What do you think of these?


http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11595728-M.jpg

Thanks for all the comments....please keep 'em comin'.




I like your first image the best - The hat offers the asymmetry and a secondary focal point that was needed. Once again, a very nice demonstration of the beauty of soft window light - Like I have said before - The Old Masters really were onto something about the quality of north window light. :1drink

[aero-nut]

I like your first image the best - The hat offers the asymmetry and a secondary focal point that was needed. Once again, a very nice demonstration of the beauty of soft window light - Like I have said before - The Old Masters really were onto something about the quality of north window light. :1drink
Ahh, yes, I know what you mean about the natural light from windows, etc. I've always struggled how to best take advantage of that light without it being to harsh.

[Nir]

Yeah, I see what you mean about the symmetry. I wonder if a few props will allow some asymmetry. What do you think of these?


http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11595728-M.jpg



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This one does it for me! Very nice!

[ginger_55]

I like that one with the hat and all.

Nice lighting, good shooting.

ginger

[aero-nut]

These are probably not worthy of the challenge, but I was playing with some fireplace shots, and thought I would post these and see what people think...

http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11643384-L.jpg

http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11643385-L.jpg

Fire shots always seem to have some surprising beauty to them...

[judyfuess]

I like this one the best! Simple... The hat adds a lot to the picture.:clap


http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11595728-M.jpg

[photocat]

http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11595729-M.jpg


Thanks for all the comments....please keep 'em comin'.
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I like this one, I would just crop tighter on the right. The window could be cropped off...
I like the including of the sticks and the hat. It tells you more then the guitar alone...

[photocat]

Second fireshot wanted for my desktop for december. I can use a warm and beautiful shot when it freezes outside...

[aero-nut]

Second fireshot wanted for my desktop for december. I can use a warm and beautiful shot when it freezes outside...<grin> Yeah, it's cold and windy here today...so I decided to fire-up (pardon the pun) the 'ol fireplace and sit next to it. We don't get to use our fireplaces very often here in the desert of California. :cry

[Sam]

These are probably not worthy of the challenge, but I was playing with some fireplace shots, and thought I would post these and see what people think...



Fire shots always seem to have some surprising beauty to them...
I like these. Warm, abstract, flowing.................:D

Sam

[Sam]

Yeah, I see what you mean about the symmetry. I wonder if a few props will allow some asymmetry. What do you think of these?


http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11595728-M.jpg




Sorry for all the posts, I just can decide how to approach this pic.

Thanks for all the comments....please keep 'em comin'.
:thumb
OK, I will go with the herd on this one. Good to see someone else has the same kinds of issues I have when setting up a photo. You don't want to know how many "Road Kill Helper" shots I took. :D

[miketaylor01]

I am in agreement with everyone else as well. The portrait shot of the guitar and hat is very nice. I liked it the second I saw it in the challenge thread. The fireplace shots are definitely worthy of the challenge. I especially like the second one. Very interesting flame movement. The guitar is better though IMO.:D

[Phil U.]

http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/11595728-M.jpg


I like the fire shots, but this is the one I like best. It's cool to see how you worked your way through to it.

[John Mueller]

I like the fire shots, but this is the one I like best. It's cool to see how you worked your way through to it.
Yep :thumb on this one.

[aero-nut]

Thanks for the comments everybody. I really appriciate it. Good luck to everyone who entered.