Could someone please give any advice
Dec 2, 2012 05:07:17 #
Could someone please give advice about cropping, the photos are taken with a Sigma sd14. if you would like to comment on the full sets please visit the links below. regards Allan
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allanpar/sets/72157632141999591/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allanpar/sets/72157632141353523/
The sets one set is taken with Sigma sd1 46mp camera
the other sei is taken with Sigma sd14
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allanpar/sets/72157632141999591/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allanpar/sets/72157632141353523/
The sets one set is taken with Sigma sd1 46mp camera
the other sei is taken with Sigma sd14
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4 taken with SD1
Dec 2, 2012 08:05:42 #
Out of the Fog
Loc: Eastern Edge of North America
Hi......... nice pics.
I'm not sure that you need a lot of cropping. You can crop some sections out of each but cropping is associated to composition, and then it becomes more of a personal choice. What you like and what you want to show.
Your series of images does depict changes that occur in images of the same subject, taken at different times and with different focal length lens'.
Personally, in no 1, I would have liked the foreground plant to one side and not smack dab in the middle of the image. In no 3, I would have liked to see more of that big wooden post. I probably would've made some post process tweeks to exposure, contrast and color on some of the images.
Awesome scenery
I'm not sure that you need a lot of cropping. You can crop some sections out of each but cropping is associated to composition, and then it becomes more of a personal choice. What you like and what you want to show.
Your series of images does depict changes that occur in images of the same subject, taken at different times and with different focal length lens'.
Personally, in no 1, I would have liked the foreground plant to one side and not smack dab in the middle of the image. In no 3, I would have liked to see more of that big wooden post. I probably would've made some post process tweeks to exposure, contrast and color on some of the images.
Awesome scenery
Dec 2, 2012 08:09:56 #
That's all I could suggest really. Think about the rule of thirds and apply it to number one. The way you have used the foreground interest is great, it just needs a compositional tweak! :)
The other images look like they have been taken from standing. Think about the things that you need to include in landscape photography, foreground interest, lead in lines etc. I can see plenty of foreground interest in some of your images that you could have utilised if you had adjusted the height at which you took the image.
The other images look like they have been taken from standing. Think about the things that you need to include in landscape photography, foreground interest, lead in lines etc. I can see plenty of foreground interest in some of your images that you could have utilised if you had adjusted the height at which you took the image.
Dec 2, 2012 10:55:52 #
Good morning Alan. Your post here got me interested in your photos and I took a look at the sets on Flickr. Your are obviously serious about your photography. Take a look at #SDIM4412 and 413. I think those two of your best compositions: The foreground anchor objects are in focus and entirely in the image but not distracting from the sunset and reflections, your horizons are straight, and there are not distracting objects coming into the frame from the edges, and not signs or distracting rafts.
The best approach, as you know , is to "get it right in the camera" as much as possible. Think of those compositional concepts when you are taking the picture.
I also like that you didn't just take one picture of the sunset on the lake and called it good. You worked the scene! Keep it up.
The best approach, as you know , is to "get it right in the camera" as much as possible. Think of those compositional concepts when you are taking the picture.
I also like that you didn't just take one picture of the sunset on the lake and called it good. You worked the scene! Keep it up.
Dec 2, 2012 13:29:38 #
No cropping necessary. I suspect you know that. Perhaps you are seeking affirmation? Checking your links, it is clear that you are an artist. Stop doubting yourself. Yes, your photos are good. Yes, you are creative and have an eye for photography.
In other words, I like them. A lot.
Lou Ellen
In other words, I like them. A lot.
Lou Ellen
allanpar wrote:
Could someone please give advice about cropping, the photos are taken with a Sigma sd14. if you would like to comment on the full sets please visit the links below. regards Allan
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allanpar/sets/72157632141999591/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allanpar/sets/72157632141353523/
The sets one set is taken with Sigma sd1 46mp camera
the other sei is taken with Sigma sd14
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allanpar/sets/72157632141999591/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allanpar/sets/72157632141353523/
The sets one set is taken with Sigma sd1 46mp camera
the other sei is taken with Sigma sd14
Dec 2, 2012 14:14:22 #
As much as the gushing praise is nice to stroke your ego, you obviously know that there is considerable room for improvement, and you're seeking advice. I believe that is why people join a forum like this one, to learn from the more experienced, and to pass down the info they have learned. That being said, here's my critique, hopefully it'll be taken constructively...
You are asking about cropping but it should really be about composition. The lenses you are using have little to do with the way you compose the shot in your viewfinder.
When taking a portrait of a person, it's typically bad-form to chop of their head or a limb unless it's obviously on purpose. The same thing goes for trees. Be careful not to cut off the top of a tree when you already have 99% of the tree in the shot. Ex #3, left side. This is a compositional issue, not cropping, because you can't crop it into the shot.
Pay attention to the foreground, Outofthefog's comment above would like to see more woodenpost in #3; personally, I think it's misplaced in a nature shot and completely distracting from the reflection which I assume is the main subject. If you can, step forward 2 feet, raise up your camera or back off the zoom to get the top of the tree in the shot, and get that ugly, uninteresting wood post out of your dynamic reflection/nature photo.
Only have one main subject in a nature photo. when they get too busy, people walk on by...
Pay attention to your rule of thirds and leading lines. Once you learn to apply these, then you can start breaking them. But until then, these 'rules' will help you get better shots.
If you take better photos, cropping becomes incidental and typically unnecessary. Cropping also lowers your DPI so do not rely on it, just pay attention to your composition while shooting in the first place.
When taking photos of the sky, reflections and/or sunsets, set your camera to vivid (I never take mine off vivid) and set your white balance to either shade or cloudy... (I usually play with both) it'll get you richer tones strait from the camera and save you time in post later.
Of course there's a LOT more, but these are the basics I feel you need to start with. It takes time to practice using the rule of thirds and leading lines, but eventually it'll be like shifting in a manual car, you won't even think about it, you'll just do it without thinking because it 'feels' right.
You are asking about cropping but it should really be about composition. The lenses you are using have little to do with the way you compose the shot in your viewfinder.
When taking a portrait of a person, it's typically bad-form to chop of their head or a limb unless it's obviously on purpose. The same thing goes for trees. Be careful not to cut off the top of a tree when you already have 99% of the tree in the shot. Ex #3, left side. This is a compositional issue, not cropping, because you can't crop it into the shot.
Pay attention to the foreground, Outofthefog's comment above would like to see more woodenpost in #3; personally, I think it's misplaced in a nature shot and completely distracting from the reflection which I assume is the main subject. If you can, step forward 2 feet, raise up your camera or back off the zoom to get the top of the tree in the shot, and get that ugly, uninteresting wood post out of your dynamic reflection/nature photo.
Only have one main subject in a nature photo. when they get too busy, people walk on by...
Pay attention to your rule of thirds and leading lines. Once you learn to apply these, then you can start breaking them. But until then, these 'rules' will help you get better shots.
If you take better photos, cropping becomes incidental and typically unnecessary. Cropping also lowers your DPI so do not rely on it, just pay attention to your composition while shooting in the first place.
When taking photos of the sky, reflections and/or sunsets, set your camera to vivid (I never take mine off vivid) and set your white balance to either shade or cloudy... (I usually play with both) it'll get you richer tones strait from the camera and save you time in post later.
Of course there's a LOT more, but these are the basics I feel you need to start with. It takes time to practice using the rule of thirds and leading lines, but eventually it'll be like shifting in a manual car, you won't even think about it, you'll just do it without thinking because it 'feels' right.
Dec 2, 2012 17:36:50 #
Great critique. It's nice to see someone offering a critique as I have only been on this forum for a day and it seems that people praise EVERYTHING!
The lead in line and rule of thirds is a great point. It all comes with practise, before you know it you aren't thinking about it at all and you look at everything like its a prospective photo.
The lead in line and rule of thirds is a great point. It all comes with practise, before you know it you aren't thinking about it at all and you look at everything like its a prospective photo.
Dec 3, 2012 14:13:54 #
[quote=allanpar]Could someone please give advice about cropping, the photos are taken with a Sigma sd14. if you would like to comment on the full sets please visit the links below. regards Allan
I don't think that cropping is the problem, except that, if you've already cropped, it has gone too far.
In the top image, the leaves should terminate within the frame, not go beyond it.
In the middle one, I think it would be better if I could see a bit more of the tree on the right.
In the bottom one, I would like too see the top of the tree, and there is no base to the items at the bottom of the frame, so more should be included.
GHK
I don't think that cropping is the problem, except that, if you've already cropped, it has gone too far.
In the top image, the leaves should terminate within the frame, not go beyond it.
In the middle one, I think it would be better if I could see a bit more of the tree on the right.
In the bottom one, I would like too see the top of the tree, and there is no base to the items at the bottom of the frame, so more should be included.
GHK
Dec 3, 2012 14:46:28 #
Well the purists will say that you broke the "Thirds Rule" I will just say "So what" they are a great set of photographs and I would be proud of each and every one. They stand without any messing. Good, no, great job!
Ian
Ian
allanpar wrote:
Could someone please give advice about cropping, the photos are taken with a Sigma sd14. if you would like to comment on the full sets please visit the links below. regards Allan
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allanpar/sets/72157632141999591/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allanpar/sets/72157632141353523/
The sets one set is taken with Sigma sd1 46mp camera
the other sei is taken with Sigma sd14
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allanpar/sets/72157632141999591/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allanpar/sets/72157632141353523/
The sets one set is taken with Sigma sd1 46mp camera
the other sei is taken with Sigma sd14
Dec 19, 2012 09:38:13 #
allanpar wrote:
Could someone please give advice about cropping, the photos are taken with a Sigma sd14. if you would like to comment on the full sets please visit the links below. regards Allan
The sets one set is taken with Sigma sd1 46mp camera
the other sei is taken with Sigma sd14
The sets one set is taken with Sigma sd1 46mp camera
the other sei is taken with Sigma sd14
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Dec 30, 2012 11:29:57 #
I have just noticed, (I did not respond to the replies), Thank you everyone for the comments and critique, they are much appreciated and i will take note of suggestions when i next go out with the camera. I hope everyone has had a great christmas. Regards Allan
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