I'm new. Some of my shots and my photoblog :)

finding meteor · Dec 11, 2010

Here's my photo-blog, set up (only last month) to continue pursuing my passion for photography. I'm a beginner, but it's never too late!

Hello, World

Feel free to drop a comment

And some of my snaps:

UnderThePink · Dec 11, 2010

Really like the last pic. It's nice and sharp, and the lighting is great (not to mention looks yummy!) Pic #1 I think maybe to play around with the WB a little more? and the other two pics don't really do much for me.

Ub3rdoRK · Dec 11, 2010

I agree completely....white balance is a must but good composition on the last photo.

Welcome!

sobolik · Dec 11, 2010

I have some comments and observations from what you have provided

1 I take it you are the good looking young female "Chrissy poo" or close to being accurate (good thing in business)
2 I take it you MIGHT BE studying finance??????? (Good thing to know)
3 I take it you are an extrovert rather than an introverted shy home body (good thing for making it as a photog)

4 I suggest that you thoroughly explore food photography as a way to make a living. Believe it or not a lot of money can be made doing it.

5 I would suggest the same about wedding photography but I would need to see some photos of couples and group gatherings before I assess your capabilities. The photos of your friends in casual mode however suggest that you got the eye to give punch and impact to wedding photos.

You might have to travel to the expensive and luxurious locations around the globe to pursue the photo gigs but you might be able to tolerate that.

You are young energetic got a great eye for expressive creative and gorgeous photography. If anyone was primed to give pro photography a go it might be you. I am not implying that you have mastered anything simply that all the raw materials are there.

doziergraphic · Dec 11, 2010

I like 1 and 4, but need better white balance on both. 1 looks too yellow and a bit dull. 4 is off-center and seems to be sliding out of the frame - HURRY CATCH IT!!!

GooniesNeverSayDie11 · Dec 11, 2010

I agree about the white balance on #1. #4 isn't that bad, but I think the composition needs a little work. I think the corner closest to the camera should be more vertical.

finding meteor · Dec 11, 2010

Thanks people for your helpful comments!!

I'm so new to photography that I don't even know what's White Balance. Haha!
Will find out more about it and keep learning!

4 more photos:

the one below was actually taken with my handphone...

sobolik · Dec 11, 2010

#1 shows a great eye. Very few would frame using the fence,

#2 is nice Color, shape etc but you have or had an opportunity to express contrast/contradiction that perhaps you missed. Never in my expectations would I ever associate an ornate colorful building such as this with a tatoo joint. That contrast should have been exploited fully and prominently. But this shot is nice also.

#3 has all the makings of a great shot had only something been in focus to seal the deal.

#4 Oh well ya can't win them all. Nice but not real nice.

Bagpiper · Dec 11, 2010

Man you might be new but it shows that you have a lot more experience than a beginner. I love the critiques though. People are not slamming you but stating what in their opinion needs improving. I must admit that until I saw someone mention that number 1 was too yellow or that the white balance was not right in number 4 it would not have occurred to me. So just by watching comments such as this can be a huge learning experience. Sorry if I've gone of topic a little but really if your a beginner then I have a long way to go. Nice job mate

Cheers
Jim

finding meteor · Dec 11, 2010

sobolik said:
#2 is nice Color, shape etc but you have or had an opportunity to express contrast/contradiction that perhaps you missed. Never in my expectations would I ever associate an ornate colorful building such as this with a tatoo joint. That contrast should have been exploited fully and prominently. But this shot is nice also.

#3 has all the makings of a great shot had only something been in focus to seal the deal.

Thanks so much! Your points were like an enlightenment!

Can't agree more with the contradiction you mentioned about the tattoo sign, I wanted to show it but somehow it wasn't nicely portrayed in the shot. I should have taken at different angle huh, move myself more to the right side?

finding meteor · Dec 11, 2010

Bagpiper said:
Man you might be new but it shows that you have a lot more experience than a beginner. I love the critiques though. People are not slamming you but stating what in their opinion needs improving. I must admit that until I saw someone mention that number 1 was too yellow or that the white balance was not right in number 4 it would not have occurred to me. So just by watching comments such as this can be a huge learning experience. Sorry if I've gone of topic a little but really if your a beginner then I have a long way to go. Nice job mate
Cheers
Jim

Hey Jim,
thanks for the encouraging comment

best of luck for your photography journey! indeed, we've got so much more to learn!

finding meteor · Dec 13, 2010

More photos.....

sobolik · Dec 13, 2010

Both the monks? and the flower shots have advertisement use written all over them. They have plenty of space for an advertiser to place the message.

They are great as they are but you may want to create a separate additional variation with "fade" to improve the advertisers canvas. Explore fading the color on the flower photo. Select a circle around the flower. Do an inverse and feather if a lot. Then select remove color. It might work then maybe it will be a dud. Some how remove or lessen the intensity of the color as you get more distant from the flower. (might be several ways and variations) This will work: Select a circle around the flower. Do an inverse and feather if a lot. Then select adjust brightness and increase the brightness until the edges are washed out white.

Do the same thing with the monks? except remove sharp focus and detail. Blurring more as you get father away.

ps you got a great eye for placing the "subject" within the frame. Most don't.

kundalini · Dec 13, 2010

finding meteor: some members here will give you an honest assessment, others will blow smoke up your skirt. More will give praise when a heavier hand should be administered. And then there are those that will be spiteful, unnecessarily. It is your call to distinguish between these types of posters and take on-board what is right for you. I give you no quarter.

Food photography: Mind the specular highlights from flash. Learn how to diffuse the light.

Nighttime shots: Shoot after the sun has set but before the sky has gone black.

Be mindful of completely blown skies.

Be mindful of your vertical or horizontal indicators. Straighten as required.

You have a decent eye. Hone that skill and keep at it.

finding meteor · Dec 15, 2010

sobolik said:
They are great as they are but you may want to create a separate additional variation with "fade" to improve the advertisers canvas. Explore fading the color on the flower photo. Select a circle around the flower. Do an inverse and feather if a lot. Then select remove color. It might work then maybe it will be a dud. Some how remove or lessen the intensity of the color as you get more distant from the flower. (might be several ways and variations) This will work: Select a circle around the flower. Do an inverse and feather if a lot. Then select adjust brightness and increase the brightness until the edges are washed out white.

Do the same thing with the monks? except remove sharp focus and detail. Blurring more as you get father away.

ps you got a great eye for placing the "subject" within the frame. Most don't.

I tried editing the picture but I couldn't get a decent effect... do you mind doing a demo?