Long time snap shooter looking to get better
Apr 25, 2014 18:24:12 #
This photo was taken in the Florida Keys off of Marathon with a Nikon AW110. Nice little point and shoot camera, but very limited on what adjustments the user can do. Looking for some general feedback to improve my photos. Thanks for looking!
Apr 25, 2014 18:35:02 #
Don't sell yourself short. Some of the best sunrise and sunset shots I ever took were made with a Kodak Instamatic.
Apr 25, 2014 18:52:29 #
Capt John wrote:
This photo was taken in the Florida Keys off of Marathon with a Nikon AW110. Nice little point and shoot camera, but very limited on what adjustments the user can do. Looking for some general feedback to improve my photos. Thanks for looking!
Lovely sunset shot Capt John!
Apr 25, 2014 18:56:49 #
jsmangis wrote:
Don't sell yourself short. Some of the best sunrise and sunset shots I ever took were made with a Kodak Instamatic.
I keep reading that it is the person running the equipment and not the equipment that makes the shot great. I agree with that but am eagerly awaiting my Nikon D7100. Should be here next week...then time to play with the new toy!
Apr 25, 2014 19:29:41 #
Capt John wrote:
I keep reading that it is the person running the equipment and not the equipment that makes the shot great. I agree with that but am eagerly awaiting my Nikon D7100. Should be here next week...then time to play with the new toy!
Well, that little peashooter brought home a mighty fine prize.
Apr 25, 2014 20:02:38 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Well, that little peashooter brought home a mighty fine prize.
Thanks Bob! I am looking forward to growing my abilities
Apr 25, 2014 20:55:15 #
Well John, you are doing great with that camera. But wait till you get the 7100 up and running. You will be amazed what you can do with it. What lenses did you get for it? That is the key when you step up to a DSLR. The glass makes the camera now, right alone with you. So ask us what lenses you should be buying before you go to far.:)
Erv
Erv
Apr 25, 2014 22:13:54 #
Apr 25, 2014 23:32:29 #
The color in that sky and its reflection in the water is just gorgeous! The composition is nice and I like that the figures are back lit and silhouetted. Well done.
Apr 26, 2014 07:27:06 #
Erv wrote:
Well John, you are doing great with that camera. But wait till you get the 7100 up and running. You will be amazed what you can do with it. What lenses did you get for it? That is the key when you step up to a DSLR. The glass makes the camera now, right alone with you. So ask us what lenses you should be buying before you go to far.:)
Erv
Erv
I had a D40 from several years ago, and have the 18 - 55 and 55 - 200 from that era. I also have the 70 - 300 coming with the camera. Thanks for looking and the encouragement.
Apr 26, 2014 07:29:21 #
Capt John wrote:
This photo was taken in the Florida Keys off of Marathon with a Nikon AW110. Nice little point and shoot camera, but very limited on what adjustments the user can do. Looking for some general feedback to improve my photos. Thanks for looking!
Are you kidding? That's a spectacular shot!
Apr 26, 2014 07:51:03 #
It's a nice shot. Using Bryan Peterson's suggestions, here are a couple of pieces of advice I would offer:
"When composing motion-filled subjects in a horizontal frame...it's a good idea to give that action 'room to move.'" You have the boat "exiting" the scene. If you placed it more to the right, it would be entering the scene, and would "open up" the picture more.
You've also split the photo horizontally. Peterson's general rule states, "Never place your subject in the center of the frame; it will create a static feeling. Never place your horizon line in the middle of the frame; it will create a feeling of indecision and negative tension." Using the Rule of Thirds, you should place the horizon higher or lower in the scene, depending on where you want the eyes to focus. My guess is the sunset is the key, thus you might want to lower the water line to the bottom third.
All rules are made to be broken, so these aren't hard and fast, and no criticism is implied. You did ask for feedback on how to improve, however.
Cheers!
"When composing motion-filled subjects in a horizontal frame...it's a good idea to give that action 'room to move.'" You have the boat "exiting" the scene. If you placed it more to the right, it would be entering the scene, and would "open up" the picture more.
You've also split the photo horizontally. Peterson's general rule states, "Never place your subject in the center of the frame; it will create a static feeling. Never place your horizon line in the middle of the frame; it will create a feeling of indecision and negative tension." Using the Rule of Thirds, you should place the horizon higher or lower in the scene, depending on where you want the eyes to focus. My guess is the sunset is the key, thus you might want to lower the water line to the bottom third.
All rules are made to be broken, so these aren't hard and fast, and no criticism is implied. You did ask for feedback on how to improve, however.
Cheers!
Apr 26, 2014 09:42:35 #
I think you did an outstanding job. Nice composition and beautiful colors.
Apr 26, 2014 13:45:40 #
Welcome to UHH.This is one of the best sunset shots I have seen, it's gorgeous. The parrot fish is beautiful.
Apr 26, 2014 15:43:50 #
Just Fred wrote:
It's a nice shot. Using Bryan Peterson's suggesti... (show quote)
Definitely no offense taken, the way we learn is to read and hear other ideas and critics of what and how we are doing. Thanks for the feedback!
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