What do you think?

Konotashi · Apr 25, 2010

Here are a few pictures I've taken. I'd just like some of your opinions on them.

Still trying to figure out the gallery.... Just want to know if you guys think I might have professional potential? Sorry this is so pic heavy. D: (Now numbered!)

#1 This one is pretty much my favorite picture I've ever taken. Luckily I got quite a few good photos of him before he passed.

#2 A German shepherd I took a photo of at the dog show that came here recently.

#3 An Aussie, again at the dog show.

#4 My ferret (on top) and my boyfriend's brother's ferret (on bottom).

#5 Aiden, one of our French bulldogs.

#6 Sania, our lab. This photo is currently on display at the Gilbert Public School's district office.

#7 Jacobi, one of my baby girls.

#8 A lion named Cookie at the Phoenix zoo.

#9 One of my favorites (if not my favorite) of a non-animal.

#10 And the last one (promise!) Just playing around with depth-of-field.

Sbuxo · Apr 25, 2010

The French Bulldog's eyes are to die for, that's my favorite out of the bunch.
The dog jumping is also a great photo.
A small suggestion, number the photos!

vtf · Apr 25, 2010

You know how to capture the eyes I think. I like all, but the 1st and 7th seem a little out of focus to me. I think you have good composition. I think you have a very good start.

Konotashi · Apr 25, 2010

vtf said:
You know how to capture the eyes I think. I like all, but the 1st and 7th seem a little out of focus to me. I think you have good composition. I think you have a very good start.

That was with auto focus. (I hate auto focus). But in both, they were on my hand, so manual focus wasn't really an option, lol.

vtf · Apr 25, 2010

It might be from motion considering the rest of of your shots are great.

reznap · Apr 25, 2010

#1, 4, 6 and 10 are just outstanding imo. #10 is easily my favorite, perfect DOF and point of focus if you ask me.. the contrast is wonderful which makes it work well in black and white. Same goes for #4 with the contrasts..
EDIT: I'd rotate 4 a smidge just so the furry white wall is completely vertical..
The other photos look alright, but (and I don't mean this in a prick-y way) nothing that stands out from many others who post here in the beginner forum.

You're a arts/photography student then? Just a guess..

As far as professional potential goes, I think it has much to do with your networking, people skills, and your ability to shoot stuff you could care less about. Going off my favorite 4 shots here, it's my opinion that you have a lot of potential.