beach pics from oregon,C&C plz

aramator · Jul 11, 2008

these are some pic's i took in seaside and canon beach in oregon last year in september i think. tell me what i could fix and maybe do different next time. if any of you ever get the chance to go to oregon it is very photo friendly, hit me up and i can give you some good places to go, i have been all over oregon, and the west coast for that matter.thx

all of these are pre-aftermarket glass, all shot with the kit lens on the xti. not bad i think.

tirediron · Jul 12, 2008

C&C per req:

You're right, not bad. Not bad at all. I'll put forth a few suggestions and recommendations.

1. A nice scene, well exposed with good composition, but a somewhat skewed perspective, due, I believe to you're being low to the ground and shooting up. This can be corrected in post, and would much improve the image.

2. Technically a good image, but lacking a distinct subject upon which the eye can focus.

3. Good exposure on the foreground, but rather dark along the row of houses. Perhaps a levels/curves tweak to brighten this area up a little.

4. Nice, moody image, but slightly under-exposed.

5. Very nice, well done. Some will say that there's too much sky, but rather think that it adds to the sense of space.

6. Another nice capture, but I think this one might have been even better if you had waited just a couple of more minutes until there was less direct sun. Still well done; it could however stand a crop, the upper sky and LH edge of this one contribute little.

Just my $00.02 worth - your milage may vary.

~John

toofpaste · Jul 12, 2008

I tried to fix #4

Sorry in advance if you dont like it lol

Computer_Generated · Jul 12, 2008

I like 'em all, the last one and the close up of the wheat the best though... I like the changes on the updated post better than the original though... sorry I can't offer anything to make 'em better... they look well done to me.

Gazman · Jul 12, 2008

Yea, agree with computer Generated, in that the wheat shot is my personal favourite.

Shows how you can make a fantastic shot from something unspectacular.

Very very impressive to me.

aramator · Jul 13, 2008

1. was at 18mm on the kit lens, which dosent really help the angle but i really know what you are saying.

2. i was trying to make the forground the focal point, the driftwood and grass. how could i fix that?

3. this one and #6 are my personal favorites. i probably could lighten up the houses like tirediron said.

4. i was trying to go for a darker mood of the coastal environment but i am always a fan of the warmer images.

5. i kept alot of the clouds in there for the effect of a comming storm and darker mood, with the boy not even caring of what was comming.

6. i like this one becuase of the couple standing on the beach wathing the sunset, it was the only chance i had to capture that image. though i can see what you meen by it being to much light.

thanks for the c&c it is always appreciated.