Lookin for a little input

[illogicaltomb]

Sooo.. someone stop me if i put this in the wrong spot but i don't think i did. Im looking for a little input on some of my pictures if you guys wouldn't mind. Ive been thinkin on entering a contest or something and I'm just curious as to if its worth a shot of not. I'm open to advise or comment or whatever, just try to to be too rough, i can take some though.I realize i haven't posted on here before and all that but id really just like to hear what yo guys have to say. Thank you

 

[Josh11]

Hi
I especially like your bird, though his tail seems a little out of focus or maybe that are my glasses. Also the Windmill and building, the sky seems to really bring out the two subjects nicely. I would put them in just to see how you go.

 

[shaylou]

Sooo.. someone stop me if i put this in the wrong spot but i don't think i did. Im looking for a little input on some of my pictures if you guys wouldn't mind. Ive been thinkin on entering a contest or something and I'm just curious as to if its worth a shot of not. I'm open to advise or comment or whatever, just try to to be too rough, i can take some though.I realize i haven't posted on here before and all that but id really just like to hear what yo guys have to say. Thank you

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My honest opinion is that they are okay. There is nothing Significant about them. My advise would be to study more about composition. One thing that I always try to do when creating a shot is look for backgrounds first. An interesting background even if blurred out can make an ordinary subject stand out. Composition is key for outstanding shots. I hope that helps.

 

[Light Guru]

They all look like they have focus issues to me.

#1 the DOF is to shallow
#2 nothing is really sharp
#3 nothing is really sharp
#4 looks like your focus was just behind the bird
#5 nothing is really sharp

If they are sharp on your computer then whatever you did in uploading them made them soft.

 

[JohnnyBlack]

I like the flowers with the bokea in the background. One tip I would have is to read up on the rule of thirds.

 

[shaylou]

I like the flowers with the bokea in the background. One tip I would have is to read up on the rule of thirds.

Agreed. I was taking it a bit further and suggestions composition as a whole. I think the op is in need of it and could help them produce better shots.

 

[illogicaltomb]

alright, thank you. i will read up on some of what you guys mentioned and try to better myself. I appreciate it