Macro Macros and more

Trend · 01-04-2012, 09:47 PM

Got a new K-r and would like some critique and suggestions for improvement for some recent pics. Please and thank you!

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Adam · 01-05-2012, 03:26 PM

Overall I think the first is the best, as the composition is nice and the colors play well together. However, across the board the colors seem a little bit dull- they'd certainly benefit from a little bit of post-processing.

In the second shot, the background is too busy and the flower doesn't really stand out- it blends in with the rest too easily. In the third, I'd play around with a few crops and maybe even clone out that car: remember that whenever you frame something in your photos, you've got to make sure it's actually interesting

The fourth might work better as a vertical, though I'd focus on fixing the sky and the colors first.

Trend · 01-05-2012, 09:10 PM

I was able to remove the car in the third photo as well as the signs. Having some trouble with the fourth photo and fixing the sky, but I was able to deepen the colors. I'm using photoscape btw. (I'm a student :P)

kaiserz · 01-05-2012, 09:31 PM

Question for the first and second shot, were they taken via viewfinder or liveview?

Trend · 01-05-2012, 11:03 PM

All were taken by viewfinder.

kaiserz · 01-06-2012, 10:04 AM

My favorite is the first one, I like the composition, but the colors are a lil too dark for me. And next time for "macro" shots try to play with live view. (Correct me if I'm wrong) Because the k-r is notoriously known to have front and back focus issues via viewfinder. I found out last night that my K-r also has it but I played around with the lens compensation thing and got it close to a view finder focus(But you don't have to worry about it though, just have fun with your camera shoot shoot shoot)

01-05-2012, 03:26 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Overall I think the first is the best, as the composition is nice and the colors play well together. However, across the board the colors seem a little bit dull- they'd certainly benefit from a little bit of post-processing. In the second shot, the background is too busy and the flower doesn't really stand out- it blends in with the rest too easily. In the third, I'd play around with a few crops and maybe even clone out that car: remember that whenever you frame something in your photos, you've got to make sure it's actually interesting The fourth might work better as a vertical, though I'd focus on fixing the sky and the colors first. 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:

01-05-2012, 09:10 PM	#3
Trend New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 3 Original Poster	I was able to remove the car in the third photo as well as the signs. Having some trouble with the fourth photo and fixing the sky, but I was able to deepen the colors. I'm using photoscape btw. (I'm a student :P) Attached Images

01-05-2012, 11:03 PM	#5
Trend New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 3 Original Poster	All were taken by viewfinder. Last edited by Trend; 01-05-2012 at 11:08 PM.

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01-05-2012, 09:31 PM	#4
kaiserz Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NoVa The "burg" Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Question for the first and second shot, were they taken via viewfinder or liveview?

01-06-2012, 10:04 AM	#6
kaiserz Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NoVa The "burg" Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	My favorite is the first one, I like the composition, but the colors are a lil too dark for me. And next time for "macro" shots try to play with live view. (Correct me if I'm wrong) Because the k-r is notoriously known to have front and back focus issues via viewfinder. I found out last night that my K-r also has it but I played around with the lens compensation thing and got it close to a view finder focus(But you don't have to worry about it though, just have fun with your camera shoot shoot shoot)