photogenic Loc: Warrenton,Mo

I'm pretty new at photography. I enjoy photos that have just one thing to look at so I wanted some of my own. I would appreciate a critique on these since I learn from mistakes. I want to get better since I have only been taking photos since January. So fire away at them. I want to know if I'm on the right track.

I took this while sitting in a chair around the campfire. I kept looking at the lone flame and thought I could try to capture this one.


This was a morning shot.


I didn't have time to make sure I had the whole gull in the pic since I saw it coming and frame the pic with the sunset and waited for him to enter the pic.

Armadillo Loc: Ventura, CA

Photogenic,
The Flame
Nothing is in focus. As you observed watching the campfire, the flames do not hold still, air currents move them at random. First thing to consider is what you need to become your primary point of interest. In this picture is the base (root) of the burning object, then the upper part of the flame. Focus on the root of the flame, then set your ISO high enough so the shutter speed can freeze the motion of the flickering flame.

The Birdhouse
The lighting here is your enemy, there are no shadows and the light quality is rather flat. Try shooting this house 30 minutes before sundown, to one hour after sundown.


Bird
Shooting Birds In Flight (BIF) is a difficult task, but it can be mastered. You need to know the bird’s natural habits, where they like to fly, land, congregate, and fly off. Then you can prepare for their natural routine. Once you have this, you can concentrate on your camera and equipment to capture a good exposure. Seagulls are most often captured in flight near high cliffs near sundown, because they soar on the updrafts from the cliff edge. Hint: Focus is a major problem, try using the camera’s autofocus in Active Servo Mode. This will track the bird as it comes closer to you, but will not be effective as the bird flies parallel to you.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

This will find a nest in the gallery after flaming out of the photo analysis forum...

Tryst the admin to use the fire extinguisher...

photogenic Loc: Warrenton,Mo

Thanks for the constructive help. I'll try it.

John Michael Loc: Maine

The pics are fine in that they express your understanding of important subject matter.

tbohon Loc: Olympia, WA USA

Photogenic I like your photos. They show what you saw at the time and are an expression of your vision.

Keep posting, please ... :)

Tom

photogenic Loc: Warrenton,Mo

Thanks for the comment.