1ST SHOTS, MUCH NEEDED C&C PLEASE!

[untouchednalive]

So I have finally got my Nikon D5000. Mostly I've been practicing with the different settings and using different styles of photography for practice. SOME of these where shot for an assignment I had in my photography class, showing blur of motion, stop of motion, DOF & focus, etc. SOME where just pure fun and practice. I have not edited any of these shots, and as a beginner I would REALLY appreciate some much needed C&C.

:blushing:Thanks!
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[KmH]

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[shootermcgavin]

I like the last one, not really in focus but still cool shot. I don't get the long exposure picture.

 

[untouchednalive]

Guidelines for Better Photographic Composition.

Advanced Composition -- Part I

Composition 101

Rules of photo composition

How to Make a Killer Photo using 8 Simple Composition Rules igital Photography Tutorials

:thumbup: Thanks, I will put try my best tp put these to good use!

 

[untouchednalive]

I like the last one, not really in focus but still cool shot. I don't get the long exposure picture.

Good point with the last one, but I must add it was rather late in the evening and I was already at "loss of sleep" mode. I also never tried it before so for a 1st time drop shot I'm still amazed at myself with it. And if you are referring to #3, it's what happens when you go trail riding in the deepest part of the woods very late at night and can't really tell what the drivers are doing.:lmao: Just thought it came out pretty neat in the end.

 

[Jace]

On number one, I would have done 1 of two things:

Shot vertical to get the whole faucet in the shot, or zoomed in until all the focus was on the drops. Probably the latter though.

 

[JMBriggs]

Look up the rule of thirds, it will help a ton. Also avoid taking pictures of flowers in the sunlight (the pink one) and I really would have gotten closer and used a larger aperture. But it looks like your off to a good start. What really helped me when I first started getting into photography is that I spent a several hours a week online looking at tutorials and articles on techniques, and going to other photographers website and analyzing why their photos worked and what I liked or disliked about them. It's a good way to teach yourself what to look for when taking your own. Good luck!