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Hi all,

It's been a while since I've posted anything so, with this motley assortment of general shots take over the past couple of months, I try to make amends!

I'd really like any comments you can give me, especially as to how you would have treated the images differently - in the taking and the pp'ing.

Image 9256a - the girl who has just thrown the discus (spelling?) and is standing like a dancer I just love, but I can't seem to get the image quite right. I love her stance and the way her hands and feet are positioned - almost like a ballet dancer - with the discus just above her head, but I know it's dark and can't decide if I like the framing of the wire around her body the way it is. It's just a quick shot I took as I saw her line up for her throw, so it's not an important shot, but I'd be interested in your comments.











Thanks everyone. Look forward to your comments - I think ? ....

Hmmmm.... why aren't my images showing up? Anyone know? Am I doing something wrong with my posting up process?

Lynn I can see all the shots, they are displaying fine for me.


Lynn I've taken the liberty to host them for you, while you sort something out... please let me know if you would rather me take them down.

Nikofan go get an account at flickr.com pixspot has problems for all
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marco

Lynn I can see all the shots, they are displaying fine for me.

Really Craig? That's wierd. I can't see them at all! Oh well ... for those of you who can see them - any comments?

Thanks for the suggestion Marco. Think I'll do that!

Lynn

They are showing up for me OK. Some interesting captures you have there. I feel that the candle is a bit blown in the first one for my taste though. With a little more fill in flash, it could be a real nice pic.

Just my $0.02,
Tristan

The last two shots are my favourites.

- I'm a big fan of shooting through fences etc.. so love the 'Ballerina' (reminds me of that TV Ad with the big dude getting dance lessons for his discus)

Also love the colour and the reflections in the 2nd last one.

The other three I think need work but I don't know I'd my the best of off PP advice on them, as I'm still learning myself.

Lynn,

As documented in an earlier thread in the News section, Pixspot seems to be blocking hotlinks for some IP addresses and not for others... We haven't heard anything back from the owners of Pixspot, so the general advice is to get an account on one of the other hosting sites - either something like Flickr which is free or Smugmug / Pbase which are not...

I look forward to seeing your images soon

Good effort Lynn 2nd last one and the last are my picks. The last for its perspective the 2nd last for its general lighting and exposure. The only comment would be crop/clone out the surfer surfing out of frame. IMO he's a distraction that quite doesn't add to the image. Having said that there just needs to be a little more ocean space for the 2 paddlers on boards to paddle in to. Maybe next time
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marco

Alpha_7 wrote:
Lynn I've taken the liberty to host them for you, while you sort something out... please let me know if you would rather me take them down.

Craig - not at all. Thanks very much for helping me out! I'll try to organise something better soon but thanks for your help in the meantime.

Lynn

marcotrov wrote:Good effort Lynn 2nd last one and the last are my picks. The last for its perspective the 2nd last for its general lighting and exposure. The only comment would be crop/clone out the surfer surfing out of frame. IMO he's a distraction that quite doesn't add to the image. Having said that there just needs to be a little more ocean space for the 2 paddlers on boards to paddle in to. Maybe next time
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marco

Marco, as this was taken in one of my favourite locations on earth (Noosa), I'm happy to take on board your comments. It just means I have to go back to Noosa again and again until I get it right - correct?