matts random photos.

[matthewo]

just wanted to share some photos. any C&C is welcome. let me know the good and bad if you want, i am always open to learn more about how to improve.

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[matthewo]

I will say though, backyard birding isnt easy with small birds. You really cant get close enough. Im probably going to give up on most of it until i have the money for a real telephoto (300mm +) i was using a sigma 70-200 with a 1.4x teleconverter on the bird shots

Also first 5 where shot with the sigma and the last 3 with a nikon 24-70

 

[Frequency]

#1: Just make the flower off;center to have a fine image
#2: Beautiful...yet i feel the faded half flower was on the other side and the full one near to the viewer
#3,#4: If quality is not at peril, why not trim out to bring the birds look bigger and closer?
#5: loved it; hope if you could do it without flash
#6: why that tilt?
#7: bottom half is not essential; actually it takes away the quality of the image
#8: good

Regards

 

[KenC]

I agree with Frequency's comments, except that the raised paw in #7 seems to fit with the expression, so I would leave it as is.

#6 is probably the most interesting. The format indicates that you did some cropping. Perhaps you can straighten the original image without cutting off any of the subject.

 

[matthewo]

Thanks for the comments. Yes i did a bit of cropping on the black and white on, thought i was making it better, but i see i tilted it too much.

Also the cat one i did kinda want the paw cause she was trying to get closer.

As far as the birds if i cropped any closer they probably would be much softer. I dont think small birds are for me, with my equipment