Abstract Chain and Lock

alhpro · 05-21-2010, 06:37 PM

Please let me know what you think!! Also please rate 1-10 with 10 being the best. Thanks Andrew

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Adam · 05-21-2010, 10:42 PM

Photos can be rated from the menu in the upper-right of the thread as well

Rated a 4. Also, note that the image exif fields are optional, so please don't fill them out inaccurately if you choose to do so!

JesseDavis · 05-22-2010, 12:07 PM

I like it but try another crop just for kicks?

this framing horizontally but with more vertical (camera in portrait and slightly wider angle when shooting) might have given you more to work with.

I really like the look of the light and textures though. I'm a sucker for rust

Jesse

also as adam said: f22 1 second? Really? open up a bit and blur that background right out! I gave it 4/5 too

**Ash** · 05-22-2010, 01:59 PM

There's only 'worst' and 'best' options in the poll - it doesn't give a good indication at all of how people rate your image.

I'd give it a 5/10 overall with 3/10 for the choice of subject matter, composition and lighting, and 6/10 for the technicalities, post-production and exposure settings of the shot.

f/22 may be too far stopped down, but I wouldn't have set the aperture any wider than f/11 for this kind of close-up work, just to ensure the whole subject matter remains in focus. So not a bad effort in this regard, just take more time to think about the subject itself and how you can make it more interesting to capture with the use of lighting, perspective and framing.

In this example, there are competing elements to the scene and a lack of 'depth' to the image from the depressed clarity done in post-processing. Moreover it lacks the high degree of sharpness that great macro shots offer, and whilst the texture rendered here is OK, it does not project much of a 'wow' factor.

Nevertheless a good effort with this one.

alhpro · 05-24-2010, 05:44 PM

What do you think of this? It's a bit different that the other. Tried a different perspective as well as a different exposure set up as well.

ICTUS TACTUS · 05-24-2010, 08:38 PM

The subject doesn't do much for me.

I do like the shadow in the night-shot.

jezeks · 05-26-2010, 01:33 PM

I am not sure I understand why you took this photo. I believe, if you want to take pictures of "ordinary" objects, then the conditions must be somehow exceptional. I dont see enough of it here.

All the best, Stepan

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05-21-2010, 06:37 PM	#1
alhpro Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: florida Posts: 105	Chain and Lock Lens: Sigma 28-80mm Camera: K200d Photo Location: Orlando ISO: 100 Shutter Speed: 1s Aperture: F22 Please let me know what you think!! Also please rate 1-10 with 10 being the best. Thanks Andrew Attached Images

05-21-2010, 10:42 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Photos can be rated from the menu in the upper-right of the thread as well Rated a 4. Also, note that the image exif fields are optional, so please don't fill them out inaccurately if you choose to do so! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

05-24-2010, 05:44 PM	#5
alhpro Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: florida Posts: 105 Original Poster	This is another attempt! What do you think of this? It's a bit different that the other. Tried a different perspective as well as a different exposure set up as well. Attached Images

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JesseDavis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Yokohama Photos: Albums Posts: 180	I like it but try another crop just for kicks? this framing horizontally but with more vertical (camera in portrait and slightly wider angle when shooting) might have given you more to work with. I really like the look of the light and textures though. I'm a sucker for rust Jesse also as adam said: f22 1 second? Really? open up a bit and blur that background right out! I gave it 4/5 too

05-22-2010, 01:59 PM	#4
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	There's only 'worst' and 'best' options in the poll - it doesn't give a good indication at all of how people rate your image. I'd give it a 5/10 overall with 3/10 for the choice of subject matter, composition and lighting, and 6/10 for the technicalities, post-production and exposure settings of the shot. f/22 may be too far stopped down, but I wouldn't have set the aperture any wider than f/11 for this kind of close-up work, just to ensure the whole subject matter remains in focus. So not a bad effort in this regard, just take more time to think about the subject itself and how you can make it more interesting to capture with the use of lighting, perspective and framing. In this example, there are competing elements to the scene and a lack of 'depth' to the image from the depressed clarity done in post-processing. Moreover it lacks the high degree of sharpness that great macro shots offer, and whilst the texture rendered here is OK, it does not project much of a 'wow' factor. Nevertheless a good effort with this one.

05-24-2010, 08:38 PM	#6
ICTUS TACTUS Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 56	The subject doesn't do much for me. I do like the shadow in the night-shot.

05-26-2010, 01:33 PM	#7
jezeks Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prague Photos: Albums Posts: 85	I am not sure I understand why you took this photo. I believe, if you want to take pictures of "ordinary" objects, then the conditions must be somehow exceptional. I dont see enough of it here. All the best, Stepan

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