Looking for some feedback

Mdicomo · Dec 7, 2014

Just started to get into photography looking for some feedback on some photos I took.
I used a t3i with 18-55 AV mode in Raw. The are pretty basic photos nothing to special.

IMG_8340 by matt.dicomo, on Flickr

Palace Back by matt.dicomo, on Flickr

IMG_8247 by matt.dicomo, on Flickr

Murano, Italy B&W by matt.dicomo, on Flickr

cici_rupert9 · Dec 7, 2014

I'm not a very knowledgeable photographer, yet so my advice probably isn't even worth two cents. Still, I'll try.

1. I really like whole tree interaction with the monument. And the lighting. I don't like the pathway. I feel like it pulls away from the monument too much.

2. Great approach/angle! If only you could delete all the people. And maybe tone down the saturation a tad.

3. I don't really like the trees blocking the house at the left. But the trees on the right would be real cool with that photo at night.

4. I love it! It looks old. Like really old. I think it's fantastic!

Mdicomo · Dec 7, 2014

Thanks yeah i'm still learning but I think your right way to saturated

elemental · Dec 7, 2014

I like the first picture, but agree that the pathway in the foreground is distracting. I'd experiment with cropping that out. The monument also feels a little crooked, like it's leaning left. I didn't measure, but most people looking at your picture won't either. Perspective is the challenge with shooting wide-angle: It can be very challenging to get things lined up. I'd draw a line dead center down the monument and set that straight. In this case, it shouldn't be too bad because there are no other vertical elements to align it with.

Forkie · Dec 8, 2014

I thought they were all a bit "meh" until #4. That is some seriously awesome BW conversion, right there. Everything from the slightly low contrast shadows to the noise in the sky is absolutely spot on and the composition is superb, in fact, leagues ahead of the others right down to the darkened clouds that balance out the bottom half of the frame. Were they taken by the same photographer?!

DO MORE OF THAT!

Mdicomo · Dec 8, 2014

Forkie said:
I thought they were all a bit "meh" until #4. That is some seriously awesome BW conversion, right there. Everything from the slightly low contrast shadows to the noise in the sky is absolutely spot on and the composition is superb, in fact, leagues ahead of the others right down to the darkened clouds that balance out the bottom half of the frame. Were they taken by the same photographer?!

DO MORE OF THAT!

yeah but the last was before I got into dslr's and I used snapped to edit

Nettles · Dec 8, 2014

In my opinion you're well on your way. The last image is a standout. If it wasn't for the outboard motors this would be a timeless shot with further processing options in colour (I assume) and B&W. The other shots have something in them too. The more you practice shooting and processing the more accomplished you should get. Good luck!

Tabe · Dec 8, 2014

The fourth shot is really great. Has a tremendous "really old" look to it. Really, really well-done.

#2 I like as well but it's a bit oversaturated and the people are a bit of a distraction. It's also not quite level which is actually my main gripe.

The_Traveler · Dec 8, 2014

If there is something that is meant to be vertical in a picture, make it vertical - or it looks off.

This is either badly oversharpened or lots of chromatic aberration

the saturation is up so high that the colors almost glow. Compare the original on the left to the slightly desaturated on the right.

Shots taken in the full sun are often on the cold size in white balance. See how blue tinged the bldg is on othe original.

This last is the best in terms of composition, I think.
This is sort of a grunge look that might be appealing.
The major issue is that curves all lead to a cluster of dark buildings that gets very difficult to see.
It might be even be better if handled a bit more delicately.