j.wojtography
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Some advice would be really appreciated!
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Post two or three images here instead of a link to who-know-how-many.
Many here just do not follow links, and most won't provide critique for scores of images.
Many here just do not follow links, and most won't provide critique for scores of images.
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^^ what he said
you have what 10 pages of at least 15 albums per page with each album containing how many pics ?
I'm not even going to look.
you have what 10 pages of at least 15 albums per page with each album containing how many pics ?
I'm not even going to look.
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When/if you do post 2 or 3 images please use the appropriate forum in the Photo Galleries section of TPF's forums.
When posting more than 2 images it really aids C&C comments if you number them. Also the more photos you post the less specific C&C becomes because of the time factor.
People are way more likely to spend 5 minutes doing good C&C on 1 photo than spending 50 minutes on 10 photos.
When posting more than 2 images it really aids C&C comments if you number them. Also the more photos you post the less specific C&C becomes because of the time factor.
People are way more likely to spend 5 minutes doing good C&C on 1 photo than spending 50 minutes on 10 photos.
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I looked at about 50 images. Honestly? Your B&W images during daylight look muddy. A few have better, crisper tonality, but a lot of shots that should look crisp look flat, based on the subject matter and the frank, candid, "street" approach and subject matter. I see a guy who has GOOD vision...VERY good instincts, and is not afraid to shoot on the street. I saw a handful of images that are VERY good. Out of fifty, I think the percentage of keepers was very high. Even your more-marginal shots are better than what many people can achieve. People seem to have a good relationship to you. Your timing seems good. I see tremendous potential. If you keep shooting this way for another five years, or ten years, you will have some truly fabulous images, maybe enough for a book.
As for advice, there is a rather lengthy video hosted by B&H Photo of a guest speaker they had. he detailed the technique of shooting street subjects at intersections of light against dark, or dark against light, with superb examples. When a person on the street is shown against a light or dark backdrop, they really,really stand out. That's a simple yet reliable way to visually direct the eye to a specific area of the frame, and it manifests itself on the street in what I used to call "the lighted side" of the street, and "the shaded side of the street". When I was in my early 20's, I shot street for about three years, around 30 some-odd years ago. I knew then that if I walked on the sunny side, I would automatically have a dark background on the opposite side of the street, and vice-versa. I think you need to consider that principle when you actually go out and walk and look for shots.
As for advice, there is a rather lengthy video hosted by B&H Photo of a guest speaker they had. he detailed the technique of shooting street subjects at intersections of light against dark, or dark against light, with superb examples. When a person on the street is shown against a light or dark backdrop, they really,really stand out. That's a simple yet reliable way to visually direct the eye to a specific area of the frame, and it manifests itself on the street in what I used to call "the lighted side" of the street, and "the shaded side of the street". When I was in my early 20's, I shot street for about three years, around 30 some-odd years ago. I knew then that if I walked on the sunny side, I would automatically have a dark background on the opposite side of the street, and vice-versa. I think you need to consider that principle when you actually go out and walk and look for shots.
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I have only two major points that intrigued me. One was your use of b/w and color. For me, I don't get any perceivable thought behind the choice. I know its a highly personal choice, but for me, it looks like random.
Second, you are paying way too much emphasis on technicality. You are good technically, I'll say. But so are a lot of people. I just think you can find much better content.( assuming this wasn't a particular assignment)
Second, you are paying way too much emphasis on technicality. You are good technically, I'll say. But so are a lot of people. I just think you can find much better content.( assuming this wasn't a particular assignment)
