Would like a critique on composition and PP these "still life?".
Jan 8, 2012 22:54:10 #
When I look at these pics, I really like the feeling in the first one.... It does more to convey the ambiance of the location and moment.. The second one is ok from an 'art' standpoint but it seems like just a 'cut-out' from the actual scene and to me it is a little dis-jointed and disturbing. Of course, this is just MY opinion which seems to be against most of the other comments, but we all have our own visions and likes!! With that said, the FIRST one is an awesome view and an excellent way to preserve history!
Jan 10, 2012 22:57:21 #
rivernan wrote:
did not have patience to review all that has already been said so please excuse me if I am redundant.
Mama if you could just tighten up that second shot a wee bit to keep that background out...particularly the yellow crate, I think you would have a real winner their. I played with a crop of it ...wanna see?
Mama if you could just tighten up that second shot a wee bit to keep that background out...particularly the yellow crate, I think you would have a real winner their. I played with a crop of it ...wanna see?
Sorry I just found the notification for this today. Was pretty occupied with the Grandkids.) Sure go ahead and post it.
Jan 10, 2012 22:59:32 #
Wahawk wrote:
When I look at these pics, I really like the feeli... (show quote)
Thank you. I liked them both, though the hubby thought I was a little out there shooting the barn clothes in the basement. :D
Jan 11, 2012 01:44:48 #
Hi Country's Mama....
I read the posts and thought I would also give some insight to what I see. What if you took it another way....see the samples I have attached, if I can load them here.
You have potentially pretty good shots, what you do need to do is look both images and SEE what is the most important and think from that angle....Crop out what isn't NECESSARY.
Loose whatever is distracting as much as your shot will allow, so it matters how you shoot as to what you can do with the image in post production, but you got a lot of good information that will give you good images.
The second shot, I agree that there is TOO much foreground out of focus that takes away from the POINT OF FOCUS.
Now that I have posted them I see that they come out different than I have on my monitor, but anyway here is the idea. The first one I do have more detail in the boots than this shows....well you get the jest....grin
I read the posts and thought I would also give some insight to what I see. What if you took it another way....see the samples I have attached, if I can load them here.
You have potentially pretty good shots, what you do need to do is look both images and SEE what is the most important and think from that angle....Crop out what isn't NECESSARY.
Loose whatever is distracting as much as your shot will allow, so it matters how you shoot as to what you can do with the image in post production, but you got a lot of good information that will give you good images.
The second shot, I agree that there is TOO much foreground out of focus that takes away from the POINT OF FOCUS.
Now that I have posted them I see that they come out different than I have on my monitor, but anyway here is the idea. The first one I do have more detail in the boots than this shows....well you get the jest....grin
Jan 11, 2012 07:10:56 #
Thruhiseyes wrote:
Hi Country's Mama.... br br I read the posts and ... (show quote)
Thank you, yes that crop on the second one does make it much better. I like what you have done on the first one also. It gives it a whole different feel.
Jan 11, 2012 13:02:02 #
Country's Mama wrote:
quote=Thruhiseyes Hi Country's Mama.... br br I ... (show quote)
AND Thank you for allowing me to show you visually with your images what was coming to mind to help you.
Mar 22, 2012 08:06:51 #
francesca3
Loc: Sausalito, CA
I actually liked the first one better because it shows a real-life basement scene, pipes and vents and all.
I like the fact that the whole shot is in focus, too.
THe second one is beautiful compositionally, I think, but like others mentioned, the out-of-focus first jacket detracts a little. What could you do to take the same photo, but get crisp depth of field from the foreground to the back?
I like the fact that the whole shot is in focus, too.
THe second one is beautiful compositionally, I think, but like others mentioned, the out-of-focus first jacket detracts a little. What could you do to take the same photo, but get crisp depth of field from the foreground to the back?
Mar 22, 2012 09:14:53 #
francesca3 wrote:
I actually liked the first one better because it shows a real-life basement scene, pipes and vents and all.
I like the fact that the whole shot is in focus, too.
THe second one is beautiful compositionally, I think, but like others mentioned, the out-of-focus first jacket detracts a little. What could you do to take the same photo, but get crisp depth of field from the foreground to the back?
I like the fact that the whole shot is in focus, too.
THe second one is beautiful compositionally, I think, but like others mentioned, the out-of-focus first jacket detracts a little. What could you do to take the same photo, but get crisp depth of field from the foreground to the back?
I could have shut down the aperture, I could have reduced the zoom. There are a lot of ways to change depth of field.
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