Challenge 34- Shakey

[Shakey]

Two attempts here, any thoughts?

A woodpecker
http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/17141080-L.jpg



or

http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/17140964-L.jpg



Thanks for any and all comments.


Tim

[4labs]

Two attempts here, any thoughts?

A woodpecker
http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/17141080-L.jpg



or

http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/17140964-L.jpg



Thanks for any or all comments.


Tim
Tim I think the second one is a winner, I think the title is perfect too..

[Gator]

:agree That second one is a winner! Beautiful job!

[lynnma]

I like the first one but I love the second.. :clap

[canonguy]

cryogenics all the way:thumb

[DoctorIt]

both great shots, but the pecker is too alive to be "minimal" - go with cryo! :thumb

[PeterGar]

Number two! :D

[BridgeCity]

Wow Shakey #2... :bow :bow :bow :bow

[RocketMan]

I agree number one is very nice (and very crisp detail) but a bit too "busy" for "minimal", I'd go with number 2 without a doubt!


RM

[Shakey]

Thanks a whole bunch everyone :thumb

So it is unanimous out with the PeckerWood and in with the Cryogenics!

Oh yeah by the way is the Frame okay?

Tim

[aero-nut]

Two two two! Very nice composition. :thumb

[Khaos]

The second one kicks ass!:thumb :thumb

[Roger]

Though I also love that second shot, I still think there is too much information on it to be classified as minimalist...:scratch

Roger

[snapapple]

Though I also love that second shot, I still think there is too much information on it to be classified as minimalist...:scratch

Roger
Gosh, now I'm confused. I really like #2. The frame is fine too. But now Roger says it's too much. Hmmm, I don't know. It's just one leaf. Sure it would be cool if it was all white ice. Monochrome is best. But, is this really too much? I don't think so. Darn, if I knew, I wouldn't be asking for help myself. I really like the shot. Great composition!

[Roger]

Gosh, now I'm confused. I really like #2. The frame is fine too. But now Roger says it's too much. Hmmm, I don't know. It's just one leaf. Sure it would be cool if it was all white ice. Monochrome is best. But, is this really too much? I don't think so. Darn, if I knew, I wouldn't be asking for help myself. I really like the shot. Great composition! I'll try to explain my idea on it: when you look at a minimalist pic you must be driven to a sole object/form. In this case I find the ice layer much distracting for not being plain simple, almost invisible... :dunno

Roger

[ginger_55]

Yes, I like the very cold leaf best.

ginger

[ginger_55]

Yes, I like the very cold leaf best.

ginger

One thing I will agree on, it is safest to stay simple. I have no idea what minimalist is, and when I looked at examples, they seemed all over the map. That could turn some people off, whereas simple cannot go wrong.

ginger

[digital faerie]

I have to say this one really draws me in.....it maintains simplicity without absolute boredom. despite the frozen nature of the subject it has this wonderful flow in form. I LOVE THIS SHOT! :lust

[bkriete]

I think the frozen leaf is a better picture...but I think the bird is more minimal.

[Shakey]

Gosh, now I'm confused. I really like #2. The frame is fine too. But now Roger says it's too much. Hmmm, I don't know. It's just one leaf. Sure it would be cool if it was all white ice. Monochrome is best. But, is this really too much? I don't think so. Darn, if I knew, I wouldn't be asking for help myself. I really like the shot. Great composition!Thanks for commenting Snappale, here are my thoughts on this .
I believe that minimal in this case is a relative term. While Roger is correct in his definition of minimalism I would say his idea of a minimalistic shot might be tilted to the right while my "Cryogenics" is a bit to the liberal left of the definition.:D

Cheers,

Tim

[Shakey]

Though I also love that second shot, I still think there is too much information on it to be classified as minimalist...:scratch

RogerThanks for your honest opinion:thumb While I like this shot a lot. I still am trying for a different minimal shot. I do know what you mean in that there are some photos out there that are so fantastically simple yet breath taking in beauty.

Like I said I still like this shot but I am still clicking away for this challenge.
It just does not haunt me as much with having one in the entry field as insurance.:D


Tim

[Shakey]

I have to say this one really draws me in.....it maintains simplicity without absolute boredom. despite the frozen nature of the subject it has this wonderful flow in form. I LOVE THIS SHOT! :lustThank you very much for the nice comments digital faerie:): .

Tim

[digital faerie]

Thanks for commenting Snappale, here are my thoughts on this .
I believe that minimal in this case is a relative term. While Roger is correct in his definition of minimalism I would say his idea of a minimalistic shot might be tilted to the right while my "Cryogenics" is a bit to the liberal left of the definition.:D

Cheers,

Tim
:agree and therefore I think it's appropriate. I found some minimalist shots on one of the pages ginger had found and it was somewhat "busy" by definition but the forms and lines were clear and replicated throughout thereby keeping with the minimalism. darn, where is that picture?!?

[digital faerie]

Thank you very much for the nice comments digital faerie:): .

Tim
no prob dood! :wink