Hello All, first post please critize me

[markv20]

Hello everyone. Im new to photography so please bear with me. At some point in the near future I would like to purchase a slr but at this time I only have a point and shoot sony cybershot dcsw200. In the past I always used my camera with automatic settings. I just started taking pictures a few days ago using manual settings so I realize that my shots are far from great. Im looking for some tips, pointers and criticism to point me in the right direction. #1 and #2 were taken with a camera phone and the rest with the sony. Thanks

#1

2011-04-02 22.15.01 by markv20, on Flickr

#2

168786_495703833194_705623194_6110685_3770676_n by markv20, on Flickr

#3

DSC02023 by markv20, on Flickr

#4

DSC02024 by markv20, on Flickr

#5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mamend80/5686628349/

DSC02029 by markv20, on Flickrhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/mamend80/5686628349/

 

[Big Mike]

Welcome aboard. That's the wrong type of code for embedding images into threads on this type of forum.
http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...15-how-do-i-do-pictorial-guide-using-tpf.html

 

[RedWylder]

Use the bbc code, but anyways- your pictures are mostly bland but show that you've begun to think creatively and are willing to try new angles and perspectives. With a decent camera and some practice I think you'll progress nicely. Keep shooting!

 

[markv20]

Use the bbc code, but anyways- your pictures are mostly bland but show that you've begun to think creatively and are willing to try new angles and perspectives. With a decent camera and some practice I think you'll progress nicely. Keep shooting!

Ok, I fixed the links. Thanks for the input!

 

[RedWylder]

3 is the best imo.

 

[KevinPutman]

I'm liking the first one, but don't know what technical advice to give.

For the rest, make sure you straighten your horizons.

 

[fotof1sh!]

I like number 1 and 3....interesting choice of subject. In some of the others, I have a hard time figuring out what the main subject is. I'm not a pro at composition, but maybe try to use the rule of thirds and try to pick a definite focal point of your photos

 

[manaheim]

They're all just snapshots... nothing special in them... no message, no particular feel, no emotion, no patterns of any particular interest. (ok the first one has a little something to it... but not much)

It's ok. We all start here. Don't worry about it.

The first and most important lesson you can learn is to take pictures that are going to have some sort of emotional impact on the viewer, and the first step to doing that is to ask yourself what you are trying to portray... and then to ask yourself what composition is likely to portray it. There's much more to it than that, but that is a very big step in the right direction.

 

[markv20]

I'm liking the first one, but don't know what technical advice to give.

For the rest, make sure you straighten your horizons.

Ok. As far as straightening the horizons, do you mean the photos which are taken on an angle should be taken level? Like the fence for example, should be level instead of on an angle?

 

[markv20]

I like number 1 and 3....interesting choice of subject. In some of the others, I have a hard time figuring out what the main subject is. I'm not a pro at composition, but maybe try to use the rule of thirds and try to pick a definite focal point of your photos

I will definatley try your suggestions. Thanks!

 

[markv20]

They're all just snapshots... nothing special in them... no message, no particular feel, no emotion, no patterns of any particular interest. (ok the first one has a little something to it... but not much)

It's ok. We all start here. Don't worry about it.

The first and most important lesson you can learn is to take pictures that are going to have some sort of emotional impact on the viewer, and the first step to doing that is to ask yourself what you are trying to portray... and then to ask yourself what composition is likely to portray it. There's much more to it than that, but that is a very big step in the right direction.

Ok, thank you for the advice, I will try that.

 

[markv20]

I appreciate all the help and criticism, please keep it coming

 

[markv20]

Snapped a few more on my lunch break today, please critique

#1

DSC02040 by markv20, on Flickr

#2

DSC02047 by markv20, on Flickr

#3

DSC02042 by markv20, on Flickr

#4

DSC02051 by markv20, on Flickr

 

[KmH]

Tell us why you tilted the camera so much for #4 and #5.

In other words, how does the tilt effect those 2 photos in a positive way?

 

[KevinPutman]

Snapped a few more on my lunch break today, please critique


#3

DSC02042 by markv20, on Flickr

I definitely love this one,
although the sky looks a bit noisy.