First Post

[T_Herdina]

So this is my first post, I've recently been getting into photography and just wanted to see what you guys had to say about a couple of shots. I'm working with a kodak z915 (point and shoot) which has a few manual options. Anyway C&C much appreciated.

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[iolair]

Both good macro shots - well composed, good separation of subject from background.

The butterfly photo's nice, but the butterfly itself seems a little soft - try sharpening it in your software.

 

[PatrickHMS]

This thread goes to show what can be done with just a point and shoot - that you don't HAVE to have a high-end full-frame camera to capture nice images.

This person used their eye and mind, then used a P&S to transfer that to an image that others can enjoy.

Doubt that many here could tell by looking that a P&S was used unless we were told so.

Use whatever camera you have to begin with, then get whatever camera equipment you want, later.

Well done!

 

[tnvol]

I agree with the above poster. Great job!

 

[T_Herdina]

Thanks guys

@ iolair, some of the softness maybe be because I compressed these to Jpg quality 2 and the rest is obviously my inability to control focus. I also wasn't using a tripod, I really want to get one. I'll search around on good methods to sharpen in photoshop and see if that brings back some detail.

 

[5DManiac]

I agree! People should start out with very limiting cameras. Very good for developing skill. The mistake people make is starting out with dSLRs w/ zooms. Not a good teacher. Nice work.

 

[Felix0890]

If you hadn't mentioned this was taken with a P&S, I wouldn't have been able to tell. These are fantastic both technically and composition-wise. :thumbup:

 

[T_Herdina]

So here is the sharpened result, much improved, great advice. I also blurred the background more, do you think this helps the photo? Perhaps less distracting.

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