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<blockquote data-quote="Lawrence" data-source="post: 203764" data-attributes="member: 16844"><p></p><p></p><p>You see this is what I call a decent critique.</p><p></p><p>And before I try and answer specifics (which are only for my own benefit) I would like to state for all members here that if ever i put up a photo for critique then I want the bad news more than I want the good. There is no way I will ever improve with "No comment" and "Cool photo". And by the very same token if ever I get to the point where i feel that my criticism can help someone and I do make a comment then the intention would be to help. There will be nothing personal in it. OKAY? Y'all got that?</p><p></p><p>Browncoat you raise valid points! Why indeed.</p><p></p><p>At the time of taking the image I had exactly 5 days of DSLR experience and had seen the bridge on previous evenings. Yes the blue looked nice against the night sky but my sole motivation was merely to see if I could actually do a night exposure. This was my very first effort and I recall folding up my tripod and rushing away as soon as I saw the image on the screen. i think secretly I was so thrilled about succeeding that I ran before it disappeared from the camera.</p><p></p><p>As for position. This was the closest I could get for this angle (the best angle by far). I could get close by going around to the right but would then not have had the boat and the "strange red glow" (port light guide for shipping) would have completely dominated the shot.</p><p></p><p>With the particular tide on the night there was no way to get closer but this is an option for another shot - but then …. the tide will be out so less water as this is the entrance to a tributary.</p><p></p><p>As for the little bush in front of me - this is New Zealand and you need parliamentary approval to mow your lawn here. Cutting trees or bushes is the closest crime to Capital Punishment.</p><p></p><p>All that being said sounds like an excuse and it isn't. I am delighted with your comments and have printed them with a view to referring to them often so that my reason for shooting is clear in my head in future.</p><p></p><p>Thank you for taking the time to comment.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lawrence, post: 203764, member: 16844"] You see this is what I call a decent critique. And before I try and answer specifics (which are only for my own benefit) I would like to state for all members here that if ever i put up a photo for critique then I want the bad news more than I want the good. There is no way I will ever improve with "No comment" and "Cool photo". And by the very same token if ever I get to the point where i feel that my criticism can help someone and I do make a comment then the intention would be to help. There will be nothing personal in it. OKAY? Y'all got that? Browncoat you raise valid points! Why indeed. At the time of taking the image I had exactly 5 days of DSLR experience and had seen the bridge on previous evenings. Yes the blue looked nice against the night sky but my sole motivation was merely to see if I could actually do a night exposure. This was my very first effort and I recall folding up my tripod and rushing away as soon as I saw the image on the screen. i think secretly I was so thrilled about succeeding that I ran before it disappeared from the camera. As for position. This was the closest I could get for this angle (the best angle by far). I could get close by going around to the right but would then not have had the boat and the "strange red glow" (port light guide for shipping) would have completely dominated the shot. With the particular tide on the night there was no way to get closer but this is an option for another shot - but then …. the tide will be out so less water as this is the entrance to a tributary. As for the little bush in front of me - this is New Zealand and you need parliamentary approval to mow your lawn here. Cutting trees or bushes is the closest crime to Capital Punishment. All that being said sounds like an excuse and it isn't. I am delighted with your comments and have printed them with a view to referring to them often so that my reason for shooting is clear in my head in future. Thank you for taking the time to comment. [/QUOTE]
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