Beginner Photos
May 15, 2019 20:50:55 #
Hi all! These are some shots I got with my Nikon D3500 and kit glass. I’m a beginner and would like some feedback. Thanks!
May 15, 2019 21:30:36 #
May 15, 2019 21:41:34 #
kpmac wrote:
You are off to a nice start. Your exposures are good as is your composition.
Thank you! I’ve learned the exposure triangle and proper composition. I think the toughest part is finding good subjects.
May 15, 2019 21:49:12 #
Headmaestro wrote:
Thank you! I’ve learned the exposure triangle and proper composition. I think the toughest part is finding good subjects.
I agree that you are off to a very nice start. These are all interesting and well done. The more you shoot, the more suitable subjects you will start to notice. They are everywhere when you start looking with the eyes of a photographer.
May 15, 2019 21:55:35 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
I agree that you are off to a very nice start. These are all interesting and well done. The more you shoot, the more suitable subjects you will start to notice. They are everywhere when you start looking with the eyes of a photographer.
Thank you! I’ve actually started to notice myself doing that recently. I need to make a habit of carrying my camera everywhere I go just in case I notice something.
May 15, 2019 22:04:15 #
Headmaestro wrote:
Thank you! I’ve actually started to notice myself doing that recently. I need to make a habit of carrying my camera everywhere I go just in case I notice something.
Fortunately the 3500 is not a bad size to carry around and you're almost certain to find something of interest wherever you go. Just keeps shooting and it will become second nature, Clint!
May 16, 2019 03:26:33 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Fortunately the 3500 is not a bad size to carry around and you're almost certain to find something of interest wherever you go. Just keeps shooting and it will become second nature, Clint!
I will Carol. Thank you for the encouragement!
May 16, 2019 04:43:44 #
Good job on these..would like to see a little more space around #2, but I know sometimes that's not possible, and that can be a personal taste thing! Main thing is shoot a lot and try different things until you discover your style, then hone it! Fine work on these!!!
May 16, 2019 04:53:45 #
rlaugh wrote:
Good job on these..would like to see a little more space around #2, but I know sometimes that's not possible, and that can be a personal taste thing! Main thing is shoot a lot and try different things until you discover your style, then hone it! Fine work on these!!!
Hi rlaugh! Thank you for the feedback and kind words. I know what you mean about needing more space around #2. I shot it at 55mm and had limited room. Would it have looked better with a shorter focal length?
May 16, 2019 05:07:11 #
Headmaestro wrote:
Hi rlaugh! Thank you for the feedback and kind words. I know what you mean about needing more space around #2. I shot it at 55mm and had limited room. Would it have looked better with a shorter focal length?
I know how hard it can be shooting old and historic structures, because often they are surrounded by modern signs, structures, people etc....I really like everything else about this shot as is!!
May 16, 2019 05:14:19 #
Interesting you made the comment (further down) "the toughest part is finding good subjects." It's actually quite easy as they are everywhere, literally. The main concern is how you look at them from the viewpoint of being creative and trying to convey a message/story in what you see to a photograph. And the best way to achieve that is by considering light, angle, texture, viewpoint, depth-of-field, colour v black and white etc. This will determine the difference between a point and shoot image and one with some level of thought beforehand. A good idea is to walk around the subject (not always applicable, I know) to determine to what extent those previously mentioned issues can be best applied. Good luck 
May 16, 2019 05:47:46 #
Nothing wrong with those images. Also nothing wrong with kit glass either unless you are shooting in low light.
I got a d3200 when I started in 2012. Have 2 not lens and still use that glass on a d7100. My goto body now is a d800. I have all the bodies yet. Enjoy and you will be surprised at what begins to be your main focus over progression of time.
I got a d3200 when I started in 2012. Have 2 not lens and still use that glass on a d7100. My goto body now is a d800. I have all the bodies yet. Enjoy and you will be surprised at what begins to be your main focus over progression of time.
May 16, 2019 07:23:02 #
May 16, 2019 08:40:02 #
May 16, 2019 09:28:42 #
You are off to a great start. The first two, especially the first, has a few 'hot' areas, but as you progress, your ability to see where to meter will improve. That coupled with increased knowledge of and experience with your processing software.
--Bob
--Bob
Headmaestro wrote:
Hi all! These are some shots I got with my Nikon D3500 and kit glass. I’m a beginner and would like some feedback. Thanks!
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