Looking to Improve
Jun 12, 2017 19:46:04 #
My wife told me I needed a new hobby before I could retire. I have always loved photography and was amazed at the beauty that can be seen through another's eye. I would appreciate any criticism and advice on improving. Thanks ahead of time.
Jun 12, 2017 21:21:11 #
PN_man
Loc: Western New York
Is that your wife in the last picture? It's hard to tell with the sunglasses but she looks a lot like someone I went to college with.
Your photos are quite good. I only have a problem with the fourth one because I can't find the subject. The flowers (roses? ) with the foreground bokeh is one of my favorite techniques. I'm sure some will say that the skyline photo (is that Rochester, NY?) Is overprocessed, but I think it works.
If you want to improve, you could always take a course from a local community college, or find a photo club in your area (try Craigslist or Meetup). Of course this board has challenges that you could try.
Your photos are quite good. I only have a problem with the fourth one because I can't find the subject. The flowers (roses? ) with the foreground bokeh is one of my favorite techniques. I'm sure some will say that the skyline photo (is that Rochester, NY?) Is overprocessed, but I think it works.
If you want to improve, you could always take a course from a local community college, or find a photo club in your area (try Craigslist or Meetup). Of course this board has challenges that you could try.
Jun 12, 2017 22:03:53 #
We are in Cincinnati (that's the skyline), my wife went to the University of Cincinnati. The rose is the subject in #4, ironically, it is from the only photography class I have taken!! I have "Less procesed" views of the skyline. I'll post them below. Thank you for the input!
Jun 12, 2017 22:06:24 #
Jun 13, 2017 00:32:43 #
I think the sky in #2 is over-processed. The second batch of skylines are better. I like the 's' curve in #3 but again the sky looks funky. There is no rose in #4 and I don't get what we are supposed to be looking at. The picture of the lady is very nice. #1 and #5 look the same.
A couple of simple questions to ask yourself are:
What do I like about this shot?
What can I leave out?
What do I want the viewer to look at ?
How do I guide the eye to what I want them to see and to linger there?
A tip that has worked for me - commit yourself to posting pictures here on a regular basis. That will get you out shooting with a purpose and you will strive to get better, plus honest feedback is extremely valuable.
A couple of simple questions to ask yourself are:
What do I like about this shot?
What can I leave out?
What do I want the viewer to look at ?
How do I guide the eye to what I want them to see and to linger there?
A tip that has worked for me - commit yourself to posting pictures here on a regular basis. That will get you out shooting with a purpose and you will strive to get better, plus honest feedback is extremely valuable.
Jun 13, 2017 06:08:22 #
Jun 13, 2017 11:23:01 #
not bad but there are a few things to consider.
1. the picture with the red flowers: When taking a shot like that make sure your subject is not blocked out by the foreground. the flower is the subject here
2. the skyline: the buildings need a perspective correction they are all leaning in different directions instead of standing straight. I don't know what is going on with the sky but that big black spot next to the clouds is distracting and brings your eye there.
3. The tree: Get the whole tree in the picture you cut it off on the left.
4. The S fencing is very nice, it has a leading line can be sharper.
All and all they are very nice and shows you have a good eye for subjects
1. the picture with the red flowers: When taking a shot like that make sure your subject is not blocked out by the foreground. the flower is the subject here
2. the skyline: the buildings need a perspective correction they are all leaning in different directions instead of standing straight. I don't know what is going on with the sky but that big black spot next to the clouds is distracting and brings your eye there.
3. The tree: Get the whole tree in the picture you cut it off on the left.
4. The S fencing is very nice, it has a leading line can be sharper.
All and all they are very nice and shows you have a good eye for subjects
Jun 13, 2017 11:37:08 #
Thanks for the reply. The crazy skyline one is simply an HDR filter that I played with. I also noticed the building issue, I'll play with that a little and see what I can do. The rose picture was actually an assignment to place something in the foreground, it is a little distracting, but I kind of like it. As far as the tree, I was trying to get all the different colors in rather than the tree, good lesson to look at the composition before shooting.
Jun 13, 2017 23:17:19 #
Jun 14, 2017 00:34:34 #
Jun 14, 2017 09:22:18 #
thanks for taking the critique with big shoulders composition starts when you press the shutter
md91 wrote:
Thanks for the reply. The crazy skyline one is simply an HDR filter that I played with. I also noticed the building issue, I'll play with that a little and see what I can do. The rose picture was actually an assignment to place something in the foreground, it is a little distracting, but I kind of like it. As far as the tree, I was trying to get all the different colors in rather than the tree, good lesson to look at the composition before shooting.
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