Trees Crossed During Last Storm
Dec 18, 2013 10:56:26 #
Hi Everyone,
It's been a couple of weeks since I introduced myself to this great forum and I've finally gotten up the nerve to post a photo. Please remember that my 70D was set on full automatic, I'm getting closer to moving off though. I don't have much to say about the photo other than what I've stated. I was just wondering what others thought of the shot, let me have it the good/bad/ugly and I promise not to cry, too much. I've gotta start somewhere so here it goes, and please ask any questions you may have, I don't know if I'll be able to answer but will try.
Thanks,
Laura
It's been a couple of weeks since I introduced myself to this great forum and I've finally gotten up the nerve to post a photo. Please remember that my 70D was set on full automatic, I'm getting closer to moving off though. I don't have much to say about the photo other than what I've stated. I was just wondering what others thought of the shot, let me have it the good/bad/ugly and I promise not to cry, too much. I've gotta start somewhere so here it goes, and please ask any questions you may have, I don't know if I'll be able to answer but will try.
Thanks,
Laura
Dec 18, 2013 11:05:50 #
not bad, but a little confusing as to where the main point of interest, as its kind of a jumble, still good of you to post the image, and like I always say never give up, because you will always get better with experience
Dec 18, 2013 11:21:15 #
melvin short wrote:
not bad, but a little confusing as to where the main point of interest, as its kind of a jumble, still good of you to post the image, and like I always say never give up, because you will always get better with experience
Melvin,
Thank you for your kind, honest critique of my photo. I guess the main focal point what where the two trees intersected, from my math teaching days. I really just liked the picture. The contrast between the colors in the two trees, but I can definitely understand how it appears confusing. Again, thank you because you actually made it a lot easier to put a photo up than I thought.
Laura
Dec 18, 2013 11:54:05 #
I like it but would have liked to see more. Not knowing the lens you were using I would have either stepped further back or zoomed out a little more. ;)
Dec 18, 2013 12:00:39 #
Db7423 wrote:
I like it but would have liked to see more. Not knowing the lens you were using I would have either stepped further back or zoomed out a little more. ;)
Hi, I was using a 50mm f/1.8, I wanted to get the difference in the trees, you're right I should have stepped back and I did with some others of the same print. But, for some reason I liked this one best. Thanks for your opinion, it's greatly appreciated.
Laura
Dec 18, 2013 12:08:38 #
MsLala wrote:
Hi, I was using a 50mm f/1.8, I wanted to get the difference in the trees, you're right I should have stepped back and I did with some others of the same print. But, for some reason I liked this one best. Thanks for your opinion, it's greatly appreciated.
Laura
Laura
Everyone sees things differently. Next time you post a photo though you should post it in the Photo Gallery. :)
Dec 18, 2013 12:11:58 #
Db7423 wrote:
Everyone sees things differently. Next time you post a photo though you should post it in the Photo Gallery. :)
Ok I will, I didn't intend to post it in the incorrect spot. Thanks for the heads up. Laura
Dec 18, 2013 12:17:30 #
Laia, if you want a a critical review post in the Photo Analysis section. The Photo Gallery is just to show off your photos where you are not interested in a critical analysis.
Dec 18, 2013 12:38:28 #
Db7423 wrote:
Laia, if you want a a critical review post in the Photo Analysis section. The Photo Gallery is just to show off your photos where you are not interested in a critical analysis.
David,
Thanks for the clarification, I know being new isn't an excuse, I just need to pay attention a little more closely.
Laura
Dec 18, 2013 12:45:04 #
MsLala wrote:
David,
Thanks for the clarification, I know being new isn't an excuse, I just need to pay attention a little more closely.
Laura
Thanks for the clarification, I know being new isn't an excuse, I just need to pay attention a little more closely.
Laura
No problem, Laura. Takes awhile but I wanted you to know before someone comes along that bites and if administration catches up to this post it will automatically be moved to the Photo Gallery. One other thing, a photo in the Discussion forum is okay if it is there to show something about a question you are asking or to illustrate an answer you are giving to a question. Rules, rules and more rules. LOL ;)
Dec 18, 2013 13:35:36 #
Db7423 wrote:
No problem, Laura. Takes awhile but I wanted you to know before someone comes along that bites and if administration catches up to this post it will automatically be moved to the Photo Gallery. One other thing, a photo in the Discussion forum is okay if it is there to show something about a question you are asking or to illustrate an answer you are giving to a question. Rules, rules and more rules. LOL ;)
Thanks David, I really do appreciate the more than friendly advice. Hope to chat again, Laura
Dec 19, 2013 07:02:18 #
MsLala wrote:
Ok I will, I didn't intend to post it in the incorrect spot. Thanks for the heads up. Laura
Don't worry I posted three photos in the wrong spot! ha ha that's what we get for being new here! Most of the people are really friendly! Hey that's not bad for using automatic! I too have just started I got my first DSRL a few days ago, I stay up late at night searching the internet on "how to's" lol , don't worry as long as you keep trying, the only way to go is up!
Dec 19, 2013 07:04:33 #
Db7423 wrote:
No problem, Laura. Takes awhile but I wanted you to know before someone comes along that bites and if administration catches up to this post it will automatically be moved to the Photo Gallery. One other thing, a photo in the Discussion forum is okay if it is there to show something about a question you are asking or to illustrate an answer you are giving to a question. Rules, rules and more rules. LOL ;)
Thank you for that tid bit of info being new here myself I had NO way of knowing how to navigate this site! Admin. already moved two of mine! "oops" Well atleast they are nice about it!
Dec 19, 2013 07:33:56 #
melvin short wrote:
not bad, but a little confusing as to where the main point of interest, as its kind of a jumble, still good of you to post the image, and like I always say never give up, because you will always get better with experience
The lines
Dec 19, 2013 07:41:25 #
Something I noticed? I can't find where the focus is sharp - it appears to be in between the crossing front branch and the "jumble". When you get ready to move off Auto, think about trying this: set the ISO to 100 (Or if a cloudy day 200), and the aperture to as wide as it will go for your lens . (1.8 in this case) this will make the in-focus (Depth Of Field) very small - an inch to a couple of inches deep! This will put the attention (Focus in more than one meaning of the word) on one part of your composition. Then, turn the aperture to as small an opening (F22, say), and take another - this will make a very deep in-focus area (DOF), and change the part of the composition which will draw the eye. As you practise, you will start to "see" images that need a fuzzy background / foreground, and some that want to be all in sharp focus. Good start, keep it up.
Fuzzy background
All in focus
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