Timothy O. Sutherlannd
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Views:
13257
Jobs:
49
Location:
Bend OR, United States
Specialty:
Black & White
Experience:
20+ Years
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Studied with Ansel Adams in the 70's at Yosemite. Worked mostly in 4x5. Sponsored by Ilford, Hasselblad,Calumet,Polaroid,Gitzo and others. Led workshops into the Four corners area of the Southwest. Publish 13 posters which are sold at many National Parks Visitors Centers. Sold my Gallery in Taos, NM and retired to Bend, Oregon where I have a new Canon iPF8300 44" wide printer and do printing for photographers worldwide.Did a Navajo portrait project in 2001 at Canyon De Chelley AZ, first time since Edward Curtis an Anglo was offered this opportunity. Recently switched to Canon digital and seem to be happy with it.
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Views: 2164
Photographer: miranda maybelle david
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Kodak EasyShare Z915
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I actually like the photo, It just has some points, that if taken into consideration next time would really make a difference. One thing Brett Weston used to say is "...
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Views: 6336
Photographer: anne meagher
Category: Outdoor Photography
Camera:
Nikon D5000
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
This is one of those shots that when first glancing at it captures your eye, and that's what it's all about in any art form. The use and forethought of a tripod is im...
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Views: 2783
Photographer: Hannah Powley
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
In general I really like this photo, however something keeps taking me back to it looking for something that bothers me. It's the horizontal lines.There are too many....
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Views: 2013
Photographer: baris bakirci
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
canon eos 30d
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I don't think it quite works, I would look for more opportunities with the info in this critique in hand and see what happens.
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Views: 1854
Photographer: Kristol Canterbury
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I am not sure of what you really wanted in this photograph. It is very busy and does not really speak to any one element of the photograph such as the stream, the tre...
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Views: 2692
Photographer: Patrick McMahan
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Nikon D-70
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I absolutely love this shot and short with the D70 for years. I do want you to look at where you place the center of interest though. It can make or break an image.
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Views: 10256
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Canon Eos 450D
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
In general I'm not into "Artsy" photos but this one took me by surprise. One thing I was taught years ago is that you can line up 10 photos on a wall and your eye wil...
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Views: 2379
Photographer: Patrick McMahan
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Nikon F4
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I don't generally give such glowing reviews but I think this photo with it's simplicity and feel of nostalgia is a very well executed example of the use of film and g...
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Views: 2226
Photographer: Mehmet Ataman
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
leica M9
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I like what you attempted but without a single point of interest I can't give a higher score.
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Views: 1890
Photographer: Mehmet Ataman
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Mamaiya 7 II
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I think this is a nice shot and you should do more like this, changing light conditions will challenge your creativity
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Views: 1932
Photographer: Harold Barnett
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 5D
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I line the subject a lot, however it has been done so many times that it loses a bit of it's luster. I would look for a different interpretation of this scene to demo...
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Views: 1622
Photographer: Harold Barnett
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 5D
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
A typical shot from the bridge but very pretty, Ansel said he took thousands of photos a year but if he 12 good ones" got 12 good ones he considered them a success so...
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Views: 1804
Photographer: Harold Barnett
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 5D
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I like this a lot like the others.
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Views: 2410
Photographer: Marta Everest
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Nikon D7000
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
This photo speaks to me> I can see innocence,wonder, apprehension and many other emotions. It IS a timeless photo that you should be proud of
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Views: 2031
Photographer: Patrick McMahan
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Nikon D70
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
This is a beautiful, well composed photograph and you should be proud of it.
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Views: 2876
Photographer: Marco Chavez
Category: Portrait Photography
Camera:
Nikon D3000
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Again, I LOVE this shot, it is unusual to sense the intimacy in a male shot of this type with a baby, I find it charming and a genre way overdue and beautifully done.
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Views: 2121
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
In spite of my problem with the buildings to the right, I think this is a gorgeous shot showing a beautiful flowing structure, beautifully lit to define it's shape. T...
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Views: 2283
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 450D
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
As I have said in this critique, this is one rare photo! I would love so see it printed around 20x30 on a nice rag paper and appropriately framed for exhibition. Ever...
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Views: 1949
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 450D
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I really like your search for dramatic photos and have always believed we photographers migrate towards what we have a true affinity for and it shows in the photos of...
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Views: 2001
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 450D
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I absolutely live dramatic black and white portraits like my Navajo project, they are timeless and precious in their own right.
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Views: 2017
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I couldn't give this a higher rating! I love this shot and think you are building an important body of work.
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Views: 1660
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: Still life Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I like it but it has some problems as stated above.
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Views: 1507
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: Travel Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I really like all of the detail this photo provides and especially the color and the subject. Your work has a genuine powerful evolution that I see as a dramatic way ...
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Views: 1850
Photographer: Dave Chapman
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon D90
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
It's pretty cool and I think you did a pretty good job of portraying what you wanted but it just doesn't "Grab" me for some reason.
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Views: 2176
Photographer: Dave Chapman
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon D90
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Really nice colorful shot, I think it would print up quite large and look very nice on a gallery wall.
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Views: 1778
Photographer: Dave Chapman
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Nikon D90
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
It's a learning process and I think you did an good job, just keep a few of these things in mind.
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Views: 1538
Photographer: Dave Chapman
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Nikon D90
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Very nice shot, could use a little fixing before you hang it in a gallery.
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Views: 2001
Photographer: Dave Chapman
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Nikon D90
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Really a very nice shot, one to be proud of.
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Views: 1687
Photographer: Dave Chapman
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Nikon D90
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Very nice shot, you could do a series of fruits and veggies and get a lot or experience in lighting and DOF with these items.
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Views: 1456
Photographer: Dave Chapman
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Nikon D90
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
This photo created an immediate uneasiness to me. I think you could have done better
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Views: 1533
Photographer: Dave Chapman
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon D90
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Nice shot, frame this one.
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Views: 1583
Photographer: Dave Chapman
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon D90
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I like over the top colorful photos and your shots here in color are very nice, simple and effective for the viewer.
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Views: 1928
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I really like your photos and see you have many opportunities there where you live. Keep seeking more challenges and don't be afraid to make a few mistakes, that's ho...
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Views: 1515
Photographer: Terry Abell
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Canon Power Shot S3 IS
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
This is a nice shot but could use some of the adjustments noted above to make it a great shot.
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Views: 1753
Photographer: joe jett
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Nikon D90
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Joe, I think you nailed it. There are so many opportunities there around the Southwest so shoot tons of photos and you will have a great portfolio some day. Ansel Ada...
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Views: 1473
Photographer: Melanie magary
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Pentax K-7
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Beautiful photo, you have the "Eye" is looks like, practice, practice, practice!!! :)
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Views: 1568
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I really love your photos Ana and it looks like you are on your way to a very nice portfolio and maybe a "One woman show" somewhere.
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Views: 1872
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I absolutely love this and you should be very proud of it joining your collection.
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Views: 1448
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
The shot is nice but you will need a lot of them to pick the best from.
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Views: 1254
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Leonard, I really like this shot but you really have to be dedicated to do these with professionalism. It takes time patience and money to do it right. You can just s...
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Views: 1288
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Nice shot but again these are tough to do well. That's why the bird shooting pros get the big bucks :)
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Views: 1540
Photographer: Melanie magary
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Pentax k-r
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I really like this shot Melanie. You obviously had a purpose in mind when you shot it. This is "previsualation" as in seeing what you wanted prior to actually shootin...
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Views: 1341
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
This is a really nice photo that would reproduce in a smaller print in a generous frame.
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Views: 1347
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Nice shot Jon, but as I've critiqued above and below it could use a little help.
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Views: 1276
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Really nice sharp colorful shot Jon, I think you can frame and print both of these in a nice wooden frame with possibly a linen Matt complimentary to the subject they...
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Views: 1515
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
nikon d60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Leonard, just like your last shot I critiqued, this is beautiful. Why don't you try to do more and get a portfolio put together of these shots and approach a gallery ...
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Views: 1704
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: Animal Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Anabel, once again you have blown me away! This is a real departure from what I have seen from you before but shows your versatility. I used to do nothing but black a...
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Views: 1360
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Probably not my favorite shot of yours but I am impressed with your ability to use all the tools you have to accomplish your vision, it just takes a lot of images and...
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Views: 1131
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Not overly impressed with this shot Leonard. If you are going to do bird shots it takes a mountain of patience and one out of a hundred are really worth saving, so yo...
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Views: 1398
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Nice shot for training your eye and other shooting skills, if you are shooting in Central Park, try some shots under the little bridge there. There is sometimes a vio...
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Views: 1329
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Pet Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Pretty picture a bit cliche' but as I said I love cats :)
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Views: 1240
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I think this is a beautiful shot Leonard!
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Views: 1165
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I still like this shot but it does have a few problems that can be fixed easily.
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Views: 1267
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I like the shot Leonard, It is a good opportunity to learn how to do these types of shots and it takes practice, just be aware of your horizontal and parallel lines a...
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Views: 1282
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I think your use of the PS CS3 to post process your images to get a silhouette is working for you and is a good learning process.
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Views: 1238
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I actually like this version better inverted. I'm not sure why but the gentle colors and the inverted statue still looks like stone and works pretty well, I'm glad yo...
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Views: 1117
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I actually have a friend over as I was working on your critiques and she really liked this one also, journalistic shooting is very tough but keep it up and if you nev...
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Views: 1053
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I'm not overly impressed with the "Reason" behind this shot. The technical aspects are fine but it does not tell enough of a store to interest the average viewer.
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Views: 1080
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Nice shot Leonard however it may be more prudent to wait for a more "perfect" specimen of a bird as this one has some missing feathers
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Views: 1061
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
It's not my favorite the last one had more personal interest but it is a nice training ground.
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Views: 1244
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Really nice bird shot, you are improving. As I said way back when, birds,animals, and children are tough!
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Views: 1043
Photographer: Leonard Aschenbrand
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Nikon D60
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Really like this one too Leonard but remember the exposure for light and dark subjects can be adjusted in Photoshop as long as the basic exposure has enough information,
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Views: 1064
Photographer: Kurt Seljeseth
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Nikon D80
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Kurt, this is a nice shot but not one worthy of professional comparison. I like that you set out with your Daughter to capture Reindeer and you did that, but as a res...
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Views: 1297
Photographer: Ana Isabel Martinez
Category: Still life Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I love it! The square composition reminds me of my Hasselblad days! The stem in the lower left works perfectly in a square composition and it's out of focus does not ...
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Views: 1099
Photographer: Carmen Williams
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Olympus EVOLT
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
Carmen, I like the shot a lot, I wish there would have been a bunch of clouds in it though, it is a little "simple" without them but it IS a nice shot.
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Views: 808
Photographer: Reg Valliere
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 50D
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
It's a nice attempt at a weathered building however It just seems to miss for some reason. First impressions of the viewer are either "It works or it doesn't" Sometim...
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Views: 706
Photographer: John Byrne
Category: Black & White Photography
Camera:
PENTAX K-x
Critiqued by: Timothy O. Sutherlannd
I like it a lot John and since you did so well on this one why don't you go exploring with this genre and see what other kinds of foliage you can work with, pine tree...
