Newbie need advices

[Rizon929]

Hi everyone,

Recently I have purchased my first DSLR, Canon T2i with 18-55 IS II.

I am very new to photography and wish to get better. Here are some pictures I took with my cats and I hope you guys can give me some comments.

Thanks

1

Rizon929, on Flickr

2

BorBor by Rizon929, on Flickr

3

MoMo by Rizon929, on Flickr

 

[Bo4key]

The pictures are sharp enough but the background, especially in 2&3 are very distracting.

I would suggest reading up on composition and the rule of thirds. A google search will bring up a tonne of reading material on beginning photography to get you started.

 

[WesternGuy]

Nice snapshots, but, as has been noted, your backgrounds are killing you. As Bo4key has noted you really need to do some research on composition. I would encourage you to surf the web, but you could start with - Advanced Composition -- Part I - there are two following web sites with the links at the end of the site. As well, have a look at this one - PhotographyComposition Articles Library as there are a number of links to sites on composition. There are a number of books that have been written on composition - you might want to look at one by Bryan Peterson called Learning to See Creatively - Amazon.com: Learning to See Creatively: Design, Color& Composition in Photography (Updated Edition) (9780817441814): BryanPeterson: Books. There are lots of others.HTH.

Cheers,

WesternGuy

 

[Diver_matt]

Or at least clean up before showing the world the living space.

 

[Rizon929]

Thanks guys... Very good idea Diver_matt!!! I was just so excited when I got my camera...

 

[jaicatalano]

Congrats... This is a fun field. Here is the best piece of advise... Don't ask for advise.

Pick up your camera and shoot everything and then when you are done shoot more. In a month come back and ask and see where you are then.

 

[ph0enix]

Congrats... This is a fun field. Here is the best piece of advise... Don't ask for advise.

Or adviCe even!

"advise" is a verb.

 

[GreatPhotoRace]

Take more control of your composition.

 

[Compaq]

I'd say take more control of your exposure as well. Learn to use your camera to its abilities And, as noted, composition - the heart of the photo. I keep going back to the eyes in #1 - those are very nice! And you've been lucky with your lamp - it has made a very appealing catch light in the eyes - an entry to the soul and personality!

Don't delete them, they're snaps of your cats. You'll be glad you have them, one day. I wish I took more snaps!