New guy C&C

jameshasnames · Mar 2, 2011

I've had my Nikon D3000 for a couple months now, and these are my favorite shots that I've taken so far.
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C&C is welcome and appreciate!

-James

jameshasnames · Mar 3, 2011

Seriously? 53 views and NO replies? Jeez guys I appreciate the welcoming attitude.

PJL · Mar 3, 2011

Down boy!

The first one I like, but I think a little fill flash there would've worked better. You'd get the glistening on her hair but be able to see her face better.

I like the one with the bobber hanging from the branch. For whatever reason, and I really can't put my finger on it, it doesn't seem to pop out enough for me, though.

Three is nice.

The picture of Eeyore there doesn't really do anything for me.

I like where you were going with the Christmas ornament one, but no one part of it really jumps out at me (other than you in the reflection

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The chimney shot is OK.

I like your use of natural light in the dog shots.

tirediron · Mar 3, 2011

Apologies for not dropping everything so I could critique your images! First, wayyyy too many images (try for 4 max.) for which to provide detailed to critique, so I will offer a quick summary.

1. Under exposed and out of focus. Watch your metering and use fill light/reflectors for backlit scenes. Watch for distracting elements such as the long shadow image left.

2. There's an interesting image here, but I think you've just missed it. Way too much OOF, over-exposed background, and way too little subject.

3. As above.

4. Snapshot; tilted horizon, little regard for composition.

5. Everyone has to do this. Once.

6. This scene has a LOT of potential. Try coming back at a time when you're not going to have blown sky. Scene is strongly over-saturated.

7. Pets are best photographed from their eye-level. Employ OCF or reflector to eliminate the shadow on his left side. Watch your background and use a large enough aperture to render it OOF.
8. As per 7.

Just my $00.02 worth - your mileage may vary

~John

jowensphoto · Mar 3, 2011

Welcome to TPF, there's lots of great info and help here

1. the OOF isn't as distracting as the lack of lighting on her face. I prefer to not use a my flash, so I recommend a reflector.
2. took me a second to figure out what was going on. I would have cropped in more, but nice use of rule of thirds.
3. OOF
4. Snapshot-ish. Also, lines will really reveal how much tilt there was to the camera when the photo was taken. Rotation is an easy fix for that.
5.I dig this. I just want something more... maybe to see you more clearly in the reflecting? I'm still a noob myself, I'm not really sure what would change that.
6. I like this a lot. I love all of the different colors! As tirediron said, try reshooting when the sky won't be blown out.
7&8. It's true, pets (and babies) look better when you get right at their level. I prefer number 8 of the two, love that beautiful brindle coat!