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The first thing one has to do, I think, is to be very, very clear on what exactly is interesting about the planned shot. Then, after that every step - choice of f stop to manage depth of field, choice of shutter speed, placement of the center of interest in the frame, editing - proceeds from that.
Any editing should support the center of interest and should make some sort of sense.
You've posted 4 completely different pictures; typically if you expecting detailed critique you would post one or two.
Photography is hard.
The first thing one has to do, I think, is to be very, very clear on what exactly is interesting about the planned shot. Then, after that every step - choice of f stop to manage depth of field, choice of shutter speed, placement of the center of interest in the frame, editing - proceeds from that.
Any editing should support the center of interest and should make some sort of sense.
Like any art, photography requires lots of learning, practice and skill development.
The camera does a lot but the most important part of the process is the mind of the photographer.
My overall impression is that these are just pictures, not a huge amount of special emotion or interest coming through to me in any one.
The first is a difficult composition because guitar sticks out at strange angles, you've clipped the end, the image is very noisy, focus isn't sharp, his expression is neutral and emotionless and the wb is off.
The second is sort of the same, you've cut off his feet, included some figures in the back but cut one of them off. There should be a reason to convert this to B&W but I don't get what it is.
The third is a mystery, I have no idea what it is.
The 4th is a branch against the sky. Nothing special and a lot of blah sky.
This is an article I wrote for new photographers, perhaps it will be of some use. 11 Tips for Beginning Photographers - How to Start Taking Pictures
Soooooo... then I would offer as feedback, "Spend time looking for the image, practice composition, consider your backgrounds, and create an image." One really can't offer feedback on random snapshots.All of these were just quick snapshots, .... I more or less just shoot away at random things I think might be interesting in a photo.
Your second shot, the guitarist, is interesting in that it shows just how critical the background can be in many photos.While the guitar/harmonica player in the forefront is interesting, the VERY strong body language of the man sitting down in the mid-distances, and the headless walking figure exiting the frame; those two background elements are very strong, and add an interesting element of discord and imbalance.
Thanks for your thoughts. i've only been at this for 3-ish months, still lot's to learn.Soooooo... then I would offer as feedback, "Spend time looking for the image, practice composition, consider your backgrounds, and create an image." One really can't offer feedback on random snapshots.All of these were just quick snapshots, .... I more or less just shoot away at random things I think might be interesting in a photo.
Hard for some easy for some, like any pursuit some are naturals and some try hard to do well.You've posted 4 completely different pictures; typically if you expecting detailed critique you would post one or two.
Photography is hard.
The first thing one has to do, I think, is to be very, very clear on what exactly is interesting about the planned shot. Then, after that every step - choice of f stop to manage depth of field, choice of shutter speed, placement of the center of interest in the frame, editing - proceeds from that.
Any editing should support the center of interest and should make some sort of sense.
Like any art, photography requires lots of learning, practice and skill development.
The camera does a lot but the most important part of the process is the mind of the photographer.
My overall impression is that these are just pictures, not a huge amount of special emotion or interest coming through to me in any one.
The first is a difficult composition because guitar sticks out at strange angles, you've clipped the end, the image is very noisy, focus isn't sharp, his expression is neutral and emotionless and the wb is off.
The second is sort of the same, you've cut off his feet, included some figures in the back but cut one of them off. There should be a reason to convert this to B&W but I don't get what it is.
The third is a mystery, I have no idea what it is.
The 4th is a branch against the sky. Nothing special and a lot of blah sky.
This is an article I wrote for new photographers, perhaps it will be of some use. 11 Tips for Beginning Photographers - How to Start Taking Pictures
Ha, funny, I didn't even notice them myself.Your second shot, the guitarist, is interesting in that it shows just how critical the background can be in many photos.While the guitar/harmonica player in the forefront is interesting, the VERY strong body language of the man sitting down in the mid-distances, and the headless walking figure exiting the frame; those two background elements are very strong, and add an interesting element of discord and imbalance.