Hi from Central Pennsylvania
Jan 2, 2012 06:36:08 #
I am new and have been following the forums for several weeks. Lot's of great information and I thought I should introduce myself. I am a retired nonprofit executive and wanted spend more time taking pictures. Have learned some valuable information and appreciate the advice everyone gives. Thanks in advance for help everyone gives.
Jan 2, 2012 06:43:23 #
Hi and welcome to the UHH. Post some pics so we can get to know you better.
Jan 2, 2012 06:52:36 #
Welcome Rsibert ( Hope thats a short for something )
Welcome and join in.
Sarge
Welcome and join in.
Sarge
Jan 2, 2012 07:41:47 #
Jan 2, 2012 08:04:25 #
Would appreciate your input on this picture
40 mm f/4 1/800 sec
Canon Rebel XS
40 mm f/4 1/800 sec
Canon Rebel XS
Outside of Harrisburg, PA
Jan 2, 2012 10:37:07 #
Just with a first impression, the power lines and the harsh shadows distract from the barn, which I love by the way.
I'd really like to see a shot of the doors with the wreaths, surrounded by enough of the stone barn to frame it thickly...sometimes the shot of the detail (especially in the harsh light of midday) portrays better than the whole. I usually shoot both just to have them available to post process, but I like architectural detail when its featured on its own...windows, doors, arches, gambrels, beams, blah , blah, blah.
I'd really like to see a shot of the doors with the wreaths, surrounded by enough of the stone barn to frame it thickly...sometimes the shot of the detail (especially in the harsh light of midday) portrays better than the whole. I usually shoot both just to have them available to post process, but I like architectural detail when its featured on its own...windows, doors, arches, gambrels, beams, blah , blah, blah.
Jan 2, 2012 10:56:39 #
rocco_7155 wrote:
Just with a first impression, the power lines and ... (show quote)
Great ideas!!! Thanks. Given those comments how could I improve this picture?
Ft. Hunter
Jan 2, 2012 11:11:59 #
OK. I dont wanna momopolize, but I'm here and you asked.
1. I like the subject and the composition. (some might like a tighter crop on one window but this works for me.)
2. LEVEL the photo...straighten the "horizon" lines.
3. Enhance the contrast a bit to separate the girl from the background.
4. Playing with light levels can soften the couple shadows you have.
5. Deepen the saturation of the colors to feature the window frames, her coat, her hair.
As an aside. If the original includes the whole girl, its usually more desireable to include subjects that dont have parts "cut" off. If you have a shot with a whole subject, play with crops til you find one you like.
Post processing can be fun and can definitely help enhance good photos. Learn to look around your viewfinder and see things that you end up fixing before you release the shutter. It'll make you a better all around photographer.
Sorry this was so long.
Rocco
1. I like the subject and the composition. (some might like a tighter crop on one window but this works for me.)
2. LEVEL the photo...straighten the "horizon" lines.
3. Enhance the contrast a bit to separate the girl from the background.
4. Playing with light levels can soften the couple shadows you have.
5. Deepen the saturation of the colors to feature the window frames, her coat, her hair.
As an aside. If the original includes the whole girl, its usually more desireable to include subjects that dont have parts "cut" off. If you have a shot with a whole subject, play with crops til you find one you like.
Post processing can be fun and can definitely help enhance good photos. Learn to look around your viewfinder and see things that you end up fixing before you release the shutter. It'll make you a better all around photographer.
Sorry this was so long.
Rocco
Jan 2, 2012 11:14:37 #
Jan 2, 2012 11:34:00 #
Looks like if you step about 4 or 5 feet foward you can avoid the wires. When people tell you to step BACK or to the SIDE, look first, that next step could be 300 ft. DOWN!
Jan 3, 2012 12:16:08 #
rsibert wrote:
Would appreciate your input on this picture
40 mm f/4 1/800 sec
Canon Rebel XS
40 mm f/4 1/800 sec
Canon Rebel XS
Very nice! I like it a lot.
Hello, and welcome from NE PA.
Jan 3, 2012 15:04:59 #
rsibert wrote:
Would appreciate your input on this picture
40 mm f/4 1/800 sec
Canon Rebel XS
40 mm f/4 1/800 sec
Canon Rebel XS
Hey, rsibert, welcome from SE PA. Love that stone barn. We have great barns/structures like that in Bucks County too. Rocco's advice was great. I leaned from it too!
Jan 3, 2012 21:08:59 #
Welcome...originally from North Central Pa. now in Illinois...still have family back East, some near Harrisburg. Really like the barn photo, but agree with Rocco on the wires. Can't wait to see more photos from you. :)
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