constructive critisism welcome

timk · 08-20-2008, 03:12 PM

hi all ive had my camera just about a month now and id really appreciate some constructive criticism. Most of my photos seem to be of the snapshot variety and id love some pointers to be a bit more creative and arty. i love some of the photos ive seen on here and there must be a few gurus out there who can help.
Heres a cross section of some of the photos ive taken over the last month (2500 with only about 700 kept

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thanks a lot
tim

timk · 08-20-2008, 03:15 PM

A few more(couldnt fit them all on 1 post

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timk · 08-20-2008, 03:21 PM

ive just looked at the thread below mine :

2 misc Images

and thats what im looking for ,the wow factor.

*Damn Brit* · 08-20-2008, 08:50 PM

Hi Tim,
You have some nice shots there but you will be lucky if anyone comments because there are too many of them.
Just post two or three at a time and you will get responses and good constructive criticism.

Gary

timk · 08-21-2008, 01:41 AM

ah ok mate,im a bit new to this.I wanted to give an idea of what ive been shooting but i guess i went a bit overboard

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ftpaddict · 08-21-2008, 02:47 AM

The pictures of the fireworks look completely out of focus. You might want to try a tripod and set manual focus to infinity.

The last fireworks picture, although still a bit blurry, is my favourite. There's such a happy pattern of colour and shape.

Is the MV Agusta yours, by any chance (and can I ride it sometime)?

timk · 08-21-2008, 03:55 AM

thanks, you can have a go whenever you want

I did use a tripod but it was a really cheap one I got for the fireworks display (a decent one is on my wish list).I used the kit lens for the fireworks and all of the firework shots were blurry, thanks for the infinity focus tip.

atupdate · 08-21-2008, 06:02 AM

I'm not an expert but I am willing to share my opinion on your shots.

Of the images posted, I really like the compostion of #2 and #3. A bit of post processing work and they could really shine. I did a quick b&w conversion on #2 using channel mixer (red 42/green 55/ blue 6) and added a slight S-Curve to boost the contrast. #3 also could use a bit more contrast. I'm not sure what software you use but I'm willing to exchange a few PM's if you want some help.

Most of the non-fireworks images have a strong compositional element. This shows you have a good "eye" when composing your shot. In general, the images look snap shotish because the light is very flat. For those taken outdoors, it appears as if the shots were taken in the middle of the day with the sun directly overhead.

The most interesting fireworks shots I have seen have something else of interest in the image, a skyline, people, or a building. Here's the best I've managed so far.

Hope this helps.

Tim

timk · 08-21-2008, 07:37 AM

thanks for the above,i'll send you a pm now,the fireworks were set off at sea on a barge so there wasnt anything else about,however I see what you mean about "something else of interest in the image",yours look awesome next to the building.

timk · 08-21-2008, 07:40 AM

you were also spot on i think they were taken at around midday.

atupdate · 08-21-2008, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by timk

thanks for the above,i'll send you a pm now,the fireworks were set off at sea on a barge so there wasnt anything else about,however I see what you mean about "something else of interest in the image",yours look awesome next to the building.

PM returned.

Tim