Comments on: Saturday Morning Rain

By: Davidlind

Davidlind — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 05:58:28 +0000

Thanks, Bernie. It just amazes me that there’s a place where I can put up my photos and people will actually come and look at them. I got some more pics today and had lots of fun getting them, too.

By: Bernie Kasper

Bernie Kasper — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 05:34:44 +0000

David… you want to have some fun try putting your images on a critique forum, talk about bent out of shape, it’s like a train wreck sometimes. My opinion is every photo taken is wonderful to someone so I try not to give my opinion to much. Technically speaking I agree with Ron, but if that is what your were after than it’s perfect. So you are both right, nice work.

By: Truddle

Truddle — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:47:03 +0000

By: Davidlind

Davidlind — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:35:06 +0000

I know. It’s difficult to share opinions about photos. I have seen how things easily get bent out of shape. But it is so enjoyable to share how we feel about this art form. So we take risks. And this has nothing to do with you, me or Ron. Except that every time I open my mouth I worry about offending someone so that they stay away.

By: Truddle

Truddle — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:01:01 +0000

Don’t get me wrong - I in no way was knocking Ron’s comments - only expressing my own opinion on the photo. I love Ron’s photography, he is very talented and I visit his blog often. In fact that is how I found yours. Any way just wanted to clarify that

By: Davidlind

Davidlind — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:51:39 +0000

Thanks Truddle. I appreciate it. We all have different ideas here. Ron has helped me out a great deal and I value his advice. But he knows I’m not always going to go along with it even though he’s a professional photographer and I’m a novice playing with a camera.
It’s like we are having a classroom discussion but the teacher doesn’t have to be followed. It’s more democratic. Maybe it’s more like a charter school. I wish we could have more discussions like this.

By: Truddle

Truddle — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:42:55 +0000

I am always one for trying something different… and I do like the sunset picture… not that I have a trained eye or anything .. but there is just something about that picture that I like… I think maybe the photo aligned to the left of the post would help though… but who am I to judge

I don’t think your blog needs to be different David — keep it real - keep it you … just my two cents!

By: Davidlind

Davidlind — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 13:48:37 +0000

Thanks, Ron. I was trying to do something different. I already have so many photos like you describe in here. I needed a change! Maybe it’s not good. But it’s different! I am always trying to change things here and make this blog better. Sometimes I don’t succeed. But if it is going to get better I have to try!

By: Ron in L.A.

Ron in L.A. — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 13:08:06 +0000

Since you asked…

The vertical with the sun and surfers has too much blank space in the middle. I don’t think you need to keep the sun and clouds in there. I’d bring it in closer and let the reflection speak for itself. Just my 2 cents… Ron.