Oops! I Missed The Pot
Uploaded: June 12, 2003 05:13:36
This bright blue larkspur pokes up between a pile of clay pots at the Antique Rose Emporium.
Murry Grigsby June 12, 2003
The flip tip: When I have a photo with an off-center composition I always flip it horizontally to see if it looks better to me than the way I shot it. Like my post today it seemed better with the blue larkspur flower on the right than the left. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m right handed or read text left to right? Of course it won’t work if there is actually text in the photo. If the photo is a full frame reflection I always check to see what a vertical flip looks like also. So don’t forget to flip over your best photos. #39577Joy Brown May 26, 2019
Great image and job, Murry! How do you flip them? #115102Judith G. Secco May 26, 2019
This is one beautiful image, Murry.I've heard of flipping photos before and have tried it on occasion. It's funny how it really does make a difference in some cases. I just love this composition. Outstanding. #115106
Charlene Bayerle May 26, 2019
Either way Murry, it's a great shot. And the color of the flower is outstanding! #115108Kathleen Clemons May 26, 2019
Nicely done Murry, love that blue. I flipped the lilac shot I posted today too! #115109Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Joy and Judy. In Photoshop7 select Image>Rotate Canvas>Flip Canvas horizontally (or vertically). #115117Theresa McCloskey May 26, 2019
I like it flipped to the right also - nice coloring on flower. #115119Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Char and Kathleen. #115121Shirley L. Carpenter May 26, 2019
I really like this one Murry, it's great........I like the flower better on right side also....... #115127Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Theresa and Shirley. I wonder if any lefties out there like it better on the left? #115129Colette M. Metcalf May 26, 2019
Hi Murry, Learning alot here! Love the blue!! #115147Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Colette. #115149Jill Battaglia May 26, 2019
I'm a lefty, Murry, and I also prefer the flipped version. I flip sometimes too. Just gotta watch out for "words" that would appear backwards. Love the colors and comp in this! Nice work. #115177Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019
Beautiful shot, Murry! I like the flipped version, too! The color of the flower really stands out against the earth tones of the clay pots! #115186Gina Harmeyer May 26, 2019
I really like this too! I think the flipped version flows better because we read from right to left, so this just seems to flow in the direction you would expect it to. Make sense? Very nice contrast too! #115187Darren K. Fisher May 26, 2019
I like your title along with your composition. Well done job Murry!! #115188Jeff Robinson May 26, 2019
Murry, flipping the image is a great idea with one. The blue color is awesome with the clay pots and really makes the picture! You always have great ideas and I look forward to seeing what else you have up your Photoshop sleeve! #115195Ellen Peach May 26, 2019
I'm a lefty too and I like the original, but of course it looks great both ways! #115243Sharon E. Lowe May 26, 2019
Great job Murry - beautiful image and having the flower on the right was the way to go on this one!! #115254Leanne M.E. Boyd May 26, 2019
Thanks for the tip Murry. I like the texture of the teracotta pots, with the blue flower. Great colour and composition, as well. #115255Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thank you, Jill, Cathy, Gina, Darren, Jeff, Ellen, Sharon, and Leanne, for your comments and input. Jill, you're right about any text in a flipped shot will turn out backwards. Hmmm, maybe you could do a mirror shot without a mirror. This is more fun that basket full of puppies! #115264Claudia Kuhn May 26, 2019
Wow Murry - Never tried the flip! Since I looked at the flipped version first I like it better, but if you hadn't done it I would have liked it anyway! Thanks for sharing your tip! Love the composition and deep blue color of the flower. #115277Jimmy Wen May 26, 2019
very nice focus range, Murry! beautiful DOF & details. personally, I like the top one, because I want to pick the flower to put in my vase(i'm right handed). #115284Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Claudia and Jimmy. #115291Carolyn M. Fletcher May 26, 2019
I like it better flipped, also, but never think of doing it myself. My old shadow of the cat on the door shot would have been better flipped since he was facing left.. Maybe I'll do that. #115319Gary W. Lake May 26, 2019
It's funny - I'm right-handed too but I like it with the flower on the left better I think - although both are wonderful images! #115377Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Carolyn and Gary. Give it a try Carolyn--nothing to lose :0) Gary I really don't know if it has anything to do with being right or left handed. I think the one you see first is usually the one you like best--you're just wierd I guess :0) I always wear a baseball cap and I've had friends walk right by me when I'm not wearing one. #115388Joy Brown May 26, 2019
I like them both ways, Murry and thanks for the great info!!! #115410Gary W. Lake May 26, 2019
Lol! #115411Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Joy. I can hardly wait to see the new Zach pictures :0) Gary--wierd in the nicest way. #115413Ronald Balthazor May 26, 2019
I'm so embarrassed. I misconstrued your title all together.Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Or you're the only one to mention my off center humor :0) Thanks, Ron. #115474Penny Steiner May 26, 2019
I am always first in line to get your tips, Murry:) Thanks and I love the blue in the image. I am always looking left! #131065Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019
Thanks, Penny. Glad to help you get on the RIGHT path :0) #131117Kathleen Clemons July 07, 2003
Congrats again, Murry! #135056Jimmy Wen July 07, 2003
congrats Murry! #135191Claudia Kuhn July 07, 2003
Congratualtions, Murry, on a great shot! #135413Gary W. Lake July 07, 2003
Congrats Murry - great image and very educational! #135418Darren K. Fisher July 07, 2003
Glad there is still room for me to leave a comment on this well deserved beauty. Congrats Murry. #135567Mette Vendelboe Allison July 07, 2003
Nice work, Murry! I like the creativity behind the shot! #135618Wolfgang Dolak July 07, 2003
An extra BRAVO, Murry! Good luck!Murry Grigsby July 07, 2003
Thanks, Kathleen, Jimmy, Claudia, Gary, Darren, Mette and Birdie. The judges couldn't resist a pot shot with a flip trick :0) #135679Judith G. Secco July 07, 2003
Congrats, Murry . Well deserved.Murry Grigsby July 07, 2003
Thanks, Judy :0) #136048Leanne M.E. Boyd July 07, 2003
Congratulations, Murry - good luck in the finals!!!! #136075Elizabeth A. Zibas July 07, 2003
Congrats Murry. Love the colors, textures and composition on this one. #136148Nicola Clark July 07, 2003
Congratulations, Murry. Lovely shot. #136168Murry Grigsby July 07, 2003
Thanks, Leanne, Betsy and Nicola :0) #136221America B July 07, 2003
Another Congrats to you, Murry! #136286Murry Grigsby July 07, 2003
Thanks, America :0) #136290LJ Corliss July 07, 2003
Congrats to you :) #136500Murry Grigsby July 07, 2003
Thanks, LJ :0) #136738Dottie Shepherd July 07, 2003
Another Congrats, Murry...!!!! #136857Gabriela Cunha July 08, 2003
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!! 0) gy #137071Dolores Neilson July 08, 2003
Good find, Murry! congratulations again! #137192Murry Grigsby July 08, 2003
Thanks, Dottie, Gaby and Dolores :0) #137250Ellen Peach July 08, 2003
Another congrats, Murry....best of luck in the finals! #137670Murry Grigsby July 08, 2003
Thanks, Ellen :0) #137789Jytte Kristensen July 09, 2003
congrats Murry and good luck, Jytte #138417Murry Grigsby July 09, 2003
Thank you, Jytte. #138489Cheryl Meisel July 09, 2003
Laughinggggggg love the title you funny you! I love this it's a NEAT composition with great detail. I am so strange I actually like the flip orig a tad more laughingggggggggg. Bigggggg Congrats! Cheryl #138724Murry Grigsby July 09, 2003
Thanks, Cheryl :0) #138803Anette Linnea Rasmussen September 29, 2004
Excellent shot, Murry - " BLUE IS THE COLOR" Nice title!Best wishes
Linnea #813033
Murry Grigsby May 25, 2007
A belated thanks Linnea!! #4329094Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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