rambler
No longer a newbie, moving up!
You need to think about how the elements in your photos are related to each other. If the background adds to the story then include it even though it might not be in full focus. If it is not important to the scene then try to blur it out so we do not recognize it. It won't then pull our eyes away from your main subject. For example, I saw a photo of a flower, in the background, the photographer had included the US Capitol building in the background even though it was mostly blurred. It put the flower in an important place.
Another example: Suppose I took a picture of a dog sitting next to a can of tomato soup. What is the connection between the two subjects? But, what if instead of a soup can, it was a can of dog food? That would be a better "relationship of elements".
In your doll image why is the hook and wire basket there? Is it just to add scale or is there another purpose? I just do not see the connection between the hook and the doll? The hook just seems to be in the way. Would it be a better relationship if the doll wwas seen standing or sitting in the basket? Maybe you have the basket because it is needed to prop up the doll. It might be a better relationship if the hook was totally gone and you just had the doll next to the rim alone. It would look more like she was standing next to or leaning on a little fence. Do you see what I mean?
Also, I think it is much more effective and user friendly if you just have one or two photos posted at one time, and of course, for me I like if the two photos are somehow connected to each other. For example, you might have the same subject seen from different angles or one horizontal, the other vertical, different exposures or different compositions. It is also helpful, if you ask for specifics, such as lighting, focus, placement of subjects, or how to change or improve depth of field. Maybe you would like input on the contrast or feedback on what is seen as the "story" of the image. Or you might ask does the photo evoke any emotion to see if people are seeing what you intended.
You might notice that in the responses to your images, it was easier for people if they just chose one photo to comment on.
Before you take a photo, ask yourself, "what is the subject?" and "why am I taking the photo?" This will help you from including too much in your images. If you are including something else along with the main subject, ask yourself why you are including it and how important is it to have there. For example in the doll photo there is a bench in the background. How important is that for your photo? It might be important because it is important to know where the doll is, but maybe not.
BTW I think you turtle photo is a good example of good relationships. Turtles, log, water form a natural relationship. You have not include any unrelated objects or "distractions".
Another example: Suppose I took a picture of a dog sitting next to a can of tomato soup. What is the connection between the two subjects? But, what if instead of a soup can, it was a can of dog food? That would be a better "relationship of elements".
In your doll image why is the hook and wire basket there? Is it just to add scale or is there another purpose? I just do not see the connection between the hook and the doll? The hook just seems to be in the way. Would it be a better relationship if the doll wwas seen standing or sitting in the basket? Maybe you have the basket because it is needed to prop up the doll. It might be a better relationship if the hook was totally gone and you just had the doll next to the rim alone. It would look more like she was standing next to or leaning on a little fence. Do you see what I mean?
Also, I think it is much more effective and user friendly if you just have one or two photos posted at one time, and of course, for me I like if the two photos are somehow connected to each other. For example, you might have the same subject seen from different angles or one horizontal, the other vertical, different exposures or different compositions. It is also helpful, if you ask for specifics, such as lighting, focus, placement of subjects, or how to change or improve depth of field. Maybe you would like input on the contrast or feedback on what is seen as the "story" of the image. Or you might ask does the photo evoke any emotion to see if people are seeing what you intended.
You might notice that in the responses to your images, it was easier for people if they just chose one photo to comment on.
Before you take a photo, ask yourself, "what is the subject?" and "why am I taking the photo?" This will help you from including too much in your images. If you are including something else along with the main subject, ask yourself why you are including it and how important is it to have there. For example in the doll photo there is a bench in the background. How important is that for your photo? It might be important because it is important to know where the doll is, but maybe not.
BTW I think you turtle photo is a good example of good relationships. Turtles, log, water form a natural relationship. You have not include any unrelated objects or "distractions".
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