Brand new to photography and would like some input on some pics....

mikeyg915 · Nov 13, 2008

I've only recently discovered that I really like photography however all I have to shoot with at this point is a small 3 year old Sony Cybershot. Also, I don't have photoshop at this point or anything like it. These photos are pretty much exactly what I've shot, so be gentle. haha I've only been at it about 5-6 months or so.

Any and all feedback would be appreciated. I realize there's a lot of photos in one post, but I'd really like your opinions on them. I'm assuming I have a pretty good eye, but in terms of interest in the photo subjects, I'd really like people opinions that know a lot more than I do, and at this point, most everyone does. :wink:

stsinner · Nov 13, 2008

I think you have some interesting subjects. However, I think you need to reconsider the Sepia look when you have a full suspension bicycle in full view.

I'd like to have access to the mill you photographed. Is it abandoned?

If you want to get into editing, download GIMP. It's like Photoshop, except that it's open source, so it's free to download and has many add-ons you can download for free, too. Good luck.

mikeyg915 · Nov 13, 2008

stsinner said:
I think you have some interesting subjects. However, I think you need to reconsider the Sepia look when you have a full suspension bicycle in full view.

I'd like to have access to the mill you photographed. Is it abandoned?

If you want to get into editing, download GIMP. It's like Photoshop, except that it's open source, so it's free to download and has many add-ons you can download for free, too. Good luck.

Sweet. Sounds great. :thumbup: I'll def download it.

Thanks for the feedback btw. I have a lot to learn but am trying to utilize every resource I can. It's not abonded btw.

LaFoto · Nov 14, 2008

Welcome to ThePhotoForum, Mikey, and welcome to this wonderful new hobby that brings us all together here.

Few will actually have the time to click 13 different links to your photos, so for future posts on here I suggest you a) only show between 3 - 5 photos within one thread, and b) embed them into the post. In order to achieve that, always copy the last of the links offered on PhotoBucket, the one that sports the -tags right around the URL already.

Sorry, no comments on your pics as such, as I've so far only clicked on the first link and got to see the vintage tractor. My immediate thought was: I'm not fond of camera-in-built sepia programmes, they produce too strong colours, it is nicer to create sepia conversions in PS --- but then you so far don't have any PS, but might soon have GIMP, so ... ;).