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alfredo

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40. That's great. I want people to work for the image. Not just any

Reply to mnhtnbb (Reply #39)

Sun Apr 6, 2014, 07:24 PM

Apr 2014

subject is good for conversion. Daffodils are above my skill level. They don't play nice with conversion.

Everybody does dandelions, and the best stuff in the spring almost always needs macro. The new foliage is where many will find good shots.

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April Photo Contest Theme and timeline. [View all] alfredo Apr 2014 OP

Thanks, alfredo! Solly Mack Apr 2014 #1

Welcomed. alfredo Apr 2014 #2

I might take part in this one! nt flamin lib Apr 2014 #3

Go for it! alfredo Apr 2014 #4

so you're making it tough for me ... MichaelSoE Apr 2014 #5

The hardest part is deciding what good, what isn't alfredo Apr 2014 #9

Not much of either here right now, Blue_In_AK Apr 2014 #6

Are there any buds coming out, or moss showing? A florist or greenhouse might let alfredo Apr 2014 #12

We're still under quite a bit of snow Blue_In_AK Apr 2014 #18

Northern clime entries have some leeway. alfredo Apr 2014 #19

Glad you went with this one. CC Apr 2014 #7

There you go. You're helping the local economy too. alfredo Apr 2014 #11

So is it ok to submit a photo of cut flowers taken inside? mnhtnbb Apr 2014 #20

Yes. Black and white is the only requirement alfredo Apr 2014 #21

This is going to be tough to decide which one to choose. mnhtnbb Apr 2014 #23

Go with what you like, not what you think others will. alfredo Apr 2014 #24

Good advice! mnhtnbb Apr 2014 #26

It's not a recipe for winning, but winning is secondary to alfredo Apr 2014 #27

This is going to be the first time I've submitted a "composed" shot. mnhtnbb Apr 2014 #39

That's great. I want people to work for the image. Not just any alfredo Apr 2014 #40

This will be good. Mz Pip Apr 2014 #8

It's a whole different world. alfredo Apr 2014 #10

I am just starting to get handmade34 Apr 2014 #13

I like that! alfredo Apr 2014 #15

Ah Black and white.....I love it! Johnny Noshoes Apr 2014 #14

I hope so. alfredo Apr 2014 #16

Kick! Agschmid Apr 2014 #17

I'm so glad I don't have to compete. I hurt my knee and alfredo Apr 2014 #22

Camellia in Black and White Mz Pip Apr 2014 #25

Wow. That looks like turbulent clouds alfredo Apr 2014 #28

i look forward to this one Mira Apr 2014 #29

Run out and get a Ricoh GR so you can alfredo Apr 2014 #32

that guy gets on my last nerve Mira Apr 2014 #33

It is not a blind contest. Kai is a jerk, but I like his cameraman. alfredo Apr 2014 #34

wise decision for a first contest Mira Apr 2014 #35

Yeah. I will have to wear a brace on my knee for a bit for my MCL. alfredo Apr 2014 #36

1 question rdking647 Apr 2014 #30

Yes! alfredo Apr 2014 #31

great rdking647 Apr 2014 #41

Great topic Richard D Apr 2014 #37

Thanks. Learn to love your channel mixer is the real theme. alfredo Apr 2014 #38