Would love to get some opinions on these photos to see where I stand

kylevelasco · Jun 4, 2012

All taken with a D40 and kit lens. will provide camera setting upon request.

jwbryson1 · Jun 4, 2012

It is hard to see these images without space between them. Please put spaces between your photos next time to make them easier to view.

The pics all look underexposed to me and lack any sort of meaningful subject matter. They don't do much for me. YMMV.

daarksun · Jun 4, 2012

They look good. Like the black and whites for sure.

Designer · Jun 4, 2012

#1 Try to get a clear shot of the house, and move in closer.
#2 crop top and sides to a square format.
#3 technically good, but lacking a main subject.
#4 Is your subject the lanterns or the street in general?
#5 interesting, but it needs a specific subject.
#6 fairly interesting, but the bridge (assumed subject) is partially obscured by branches and leaves.

kylevelasco · Jun 5, 2012

Thank you much for the critique. As I am just starting out I am shooting anything I can to hone in on what I enjoy to shoot, therefore Im lacking subject matter. With a kit lens I was unable to get in as close as what I would have liked. @jwbryson1, how could you tell an image was underexposed, would it be my editing with lightroom or can you see that regardless? I do love black and whites.. thanks again for the comments.

Designer said:
#1 Try to get a clear shot of the house, and move in closer.
#2 crop top and sides to a square format.
#3 technically good, but lacking a main subject.
#4 Is your subject the lanterns or the street in general?
#5 interesting, but it needs a specific subject.
#6 fairly interesting, but the bridge (assumed subject) is partially obscured by branches and leaves.