The Weather at WORK Carving the Wood
by teaker89

Comment by teaker89:

Originally posted by smardaz: some people hate the term "shoehorn" but some shots are just that. I think when you have to kind of bludgeon the viewer over the head with the title, thats the first indicator. its a nice shot that stands on its own, but does not evoke the feeling of work for me.

Thanks for the feedback. I totally see what you are saying about the shoehorn thing, and that will help me with my next challenges. However, I feel it is better to have an image that is not so obvious, can be interpreted in different ways, and has a tittle which illustrates the photographer's own point of view of the challenge. Rather than having a picture that itself bludgeons the viewer over the head with work symbols such as hammers, nails, and men doing construction. I guess that is why the winners did neither symbol nor tittle bludgeoning :-).

The Weather at WORK Carving the Wood
by teaker89

Comment by smardaz:
some people hate the term "shoehorn" but some shots are just that. I think when you have to kind of bludgeon the viewer over the head with the title, thats the first indicator. its a nice shot that stands on its own, but does not evoke the feeling of work for me.

Country in My Apartment
by teaker89

Comment by michelaudette:
Use the rule of third

Country in My Apartment
by teaker89

Comment by jayzundel:
i get it

Every Good Pirate Needs a Good Parrot
by teaker89

Comment by Tom:
Indeed he does. Nice shot - maybe next time wait until he looks up at you

Every Good Pirate Needs a Good Parrot
by teaker89

Comment by dgodard:
Beauty!

Every Good Pirate Needs a Good Parrot
by teaker89

Comment by tanguera:
Great idea but lacks the context to make this "pirate".

Every Good Pirate Needs a Good Parrot
by teaker89

Comment by giantmike:
I like your thinking on this, I just feel it needs a bit more oomph to really be great. The position of the parrot makes me feel like I'm looking down on him, instead of him being my buddy. A more "intimate" would help.

Every Good Pirate Needs a Good Parrot
by teaker89

Comment by FrankRobinson:
And he is a fine parrot. If I was being picky, I would have preferred the point of focus to be on his eye, but the colours are great.

Every Good Pirate Needs a Good Parrot
by teaker89

Comment by Balko:
so true...so true