Critiques, please
Mar 8, 2012 01:32:38 #
I need more feedback about my pictures so I'm turning to HH for help.
The first two pictures were taken during an ice storm last year in St. Louis.
The last picture was taken downtown St. Louis. Just walking down the street and saw this girl sitting in the window of an old hotel.
Thanks HHs.
The first two pictures were taken during an ice storm last year in St. Louis.
The last picture was taken downtown St. Louis. Just walking down the street and saw this girl sitting in the window of an old hotel.
Thanks HHs.
Mar 8, 2012 01:47:21 #
On the first two, the lighting and the focus seem alright. Just a bit more in focus would be better. Photoshop can fix it if need be. Of the last one, It needs to be enlarged some and then cropped accordingly. I had to search for the girl in the window. Of course I can not be held responsible for my own opinions (this is a disclaimer).
Actually, After looking at the first two some more, I think they are about as focused as they are going to get. Oh, yeah, before I forget; nice photos.
Actually, After looking at the first two some more, I think they are about as focused as they are going to get. Oh, yeah, before I forget; nice photos.
Mar 8, 2012 09:32:27 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
Starr wrote:
I need more feedback about my pictures so I'm turning to HH for help.
The first two pictures were taken during an ice storm last year in St. Louis.
The last picture was taken downtown St. Louis. Just walking down the street and saw this girl sitting in the window of an old hotel.
Thanks HHs.
The first two pictures were taken during an ice storm last year in St. Louis.
The last picture was taken downtown St. Louis. Just walking down the street and saw this girl sitting in the window of an old hotel.
Thanks HHs.
crop the buildings tighter to highlight the girl but dont center her or anything like that - just remove more of the non-essentials from her
Mar 8, 2012 09:35:49 #
Mar 8, 2012 13:10:02 #
Mar 8, 2012 13:58:26 #
rballard29
Loc: Albuquerque, NM
A quick look at #2 and you feel you are looking at a macro photo of a strange insect. On #3 I think it would be too easy for a viewer to miss the girl in the window if it wasn't pointed out first. All interesting pictures.
Mar 8, 2012 14:01:23 #
Well done on all of them ... I love the perspective on the last one .. it really gives a feel for the height of the building
Mar 8, 2012 17:57:22 #
Thank you all for your comments and suggestions. The first two photos were my first experience with macro and icy conditions. I thought the 3rd picture was interesting because it does take you a few minutes to see the girl talking on the phone sitting in the window. Just FYI - I got an A on that picture in my photography class.
Mar 8, 2012 18:06:03 #
Starr wrote:
Just FYI - I got an A on that picture in my photography class.
Shows how much we know :oops:
Mar 8, 2012 18:26:49 #
Oh ha! Art is in the eye of the beholder.
rpavich wrote:
Shows how much we know :oops:
Starr wrote:
Just FYI - I got an A on that picture in my photography class.
Shows how much we know :oops:
Mar 8, 2012 20:23:03 #
I would have to ask in the window one where is the girls parents?? Really great picture thou kind of made my toes curl from the height.
Mar 9, 2012 09:14:26 #
Mar 9, 2012 11:14:02 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
I know little about macro photography so will not comment.
IMO The third shot is problematic. If you crop you will lose the idea of height of the window in which the girl appears. You get the idea of height from seeing the roof top and the sky and building behind the structure. Also, you would lose the cornice on the white building. Further, if you crop all you have is a girl in a window and she could be at floor level or on the second story.
So if you crop these are the problems you create. I think by simply straightening the buildings (I don't know how to do this kind of thing I have little or no PP skills)and with a good caption you have a pretty good illustration of the loneliness of city life.
IMO The third shot is problematic. If you crop you will lose the idea of height of the window in which the girl appears. You get the idea of height from seeing the roof top and the sky and building behind the structure. Also, you would lose the cornice on the white building. Further, if you crop all you have is a girl in a window and she could be at floor level or on the second story.
So if you crop these are the problems you create. I think by simply straightening the buildings (I don't know how to do this kind of thing I have little or no PP skills)and with a good caption you have a pretty good illustration of the loneliness of city life.
Mar 9, 2012 11:51:20 #
grhound wrote:
All three are good pictures but I think the first two are excellent.
Wow! Thank you!
Mar 9, 2012 11:53:04 #
This was taken downtown St. Louis. Thank you for taking the time to comment ole sarg. Really appreciate your opinion.
ole sarg wrote:
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