Streets I recently got my first DSLR, i chose Pentax. Just wanted some good ole criticism.

nautical_sausage · 07-15-2016, 09:05 AM

Thanks a lot. Brutally criticize me haha, helps me learn more in less time.

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mattb123 · 07-15-2016, 09:16 AM

Looks good to me, although it looks like the same photo posted twice.

nautical_sausage · 07-15-2016, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

Looks good to me, although it looks like the same photo posted twice.

It did...My first post and I'm trying to figure out how to edit in order to delete one of them

nomadkng · 07-15-2016, 09:25 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by nautical_sausage

Thanks a lot. Brutally criticize me haha, helps me learn more in less time.

I like the concept.

I'd prefer the image taken a little later in the evening, but I understand the choice of timing.

Compositionally there's too much dead space along the right edge and along the top.

Everything to the right of the street lights is monotonous.

Everything sky related above the top of the far left power pole (or center two small clouds) is empty space.

If you had changed you PoV a little more left and down, it may (depending the road) bring more the of the sweeping curve through the image, giving more drama.

I also think your true vertical is about 1 to 1.5 degrees counter clockwise. All the towers and streetlights lean to the right.

Last note, if you enjoy and plan on taking more of these long exposure images, especially at twilight, pick up a couple 2 or 3 stop neutral density filters. That would have allowed you to drop your f stop down to f11ish where diffraction won't take such a toll on resolution. The image is noticeably softer than it could be.

Racer X 69 · 07-15-2016, 09:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by nautical_sausage

It did...My first post and I'm trying to figure out how to edit in order to delete one of them

Try clicking the "Edit Message" button, then delete one of the two instances of the photo.

Outis · 07-15-2016, 09:39 AM

I think you did about the best that you could with the subject you had (regarding the framing, lighting, shutter speed, etc.), but I feel like a different area might have yielded a more interesting photo.

automorphism · 07-16-2016, 06:17 AM - **1 Like**

There are some nice colours here! I love the long exposure effect. I feel like it could use more foreground. I also feel the placement of the road would be stronger if the view was moved to the left so that the contrast between the darker, grassy areas on the left and the more geometric, bright colourful road area would be emphasised. Combining this with cropping the top off a little (or recomposing so that there's less of it) would lead to a stronger framing and allow the electrical towers to have a greater contribution.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-17-2016, 02:49 AM

Originally posted by nautical_sausage

Just wanted some good ole criticism

Interesting images, but I find your choice of forum name even more interesting... care to elaborate?

**henrikpedersen33** · 07-09-2018, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by nautical_sausage

Thanks a lot. Brutally criticize me haha, helps me learn more in less time.

Good choice of camera ;-)

I think your picture here is well done. The cars make their lines with the headlights, you still have a lot of surrounding to see. Swell.

mhrish · 07-09-2018, 05:42 PM

There is nothing wrong with the photos. I think they are well done for that location. However, I would like to see more interest outside the light trails, like shooting where there are buildings by the road, or a lake or bridge or some type of landmark. I like that you shot where the road curves instead of a straight stretch of road. It gives it more interest.

miklog · 07-28-2018, 09:14 PM

good colors and feel of transport due to the car lights and into the light powerlines. Composition a bit static with the horizon in the middle.

stewh · 07-29-2018, 04:21 PM

Nicely composed and good use of long exposure for abstract effect.

**Biosaurus** · 10-23-2019, 01:21 AM

Originally posted by nautical_sausage

Thanks a lot. Brutally criticize me haha, helps me learn more in less time.

nice colors

**Archimedes the Dog** · 10-23-2019, 07:46 AM

I agree that I'd crop some of the top off.

ChristianRock · 10-23-2019, 08:16 AM

Very nice picture for a newcomer! Bravo!

Since you did ask what could be improved, first I would use f/11 aperture with ISO 100.

I think the composition is fine, and it's also ok to see a picture at this time of day since the greens are, well, still showing up green

I wouldn't crop too much, maybe just to give it the allegedly perfect ratio of 1.618 or maybe widescreen 16:9.

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07-15-2016, 09:16 AM	#2
mattb123 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,333	Looks good to me, although it looks like the same photo posted twice.

07-15-2016, 09:22 AM	#3
nautical_sausage New Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Originally posted by mattb123 Looks good to me, although it looks like the same photo posted twice. It did...My first post and I'm trying to figure out how to edit in order to delete one of them

07-15-2016, 09:25 AM - 1 Like	#4
nomadkng Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,443	Originally posted by nautical_sausage Thanks a lot. Brutally criticize me haha, helps me learn more in less time. I like the concept. I'd prefer the image taken a little later in the evening, but I understand the choice of timing. Compositionally there's too much dead space along the right edge and along the top. Everything to the right of the street lights is monotonous. Everything sky related above the top of the far left power pole (or center two small clouds) is empty space. If you had changed you PoV a little more left and down, it may (depending the road) bring more the of the sweeping curve through the image, giving more drama. I also think your true vertical is about 1 to 1.5 degrees counter clockwise. All the towers and streetlights lean to the right. Last note, if you enjoy and plan on taking more of these long exposure images, especially at twilight, pick up a couple 2 or 3 stop neutral density filters. That would have allowed you to drop your f stop down to f11ish where diffraction won't take such a toll on resolution. The image is noticeably softer than it could be.

07-15-2016, 09:27 AM - 1 Like	#5
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,973	Originally posted by nautical_sausage It did...My first post and I'm trying to figure out how to edit in order to delete one of them Try clicking the "Edit Message" button, then delete one of the two instances of the photo.

07-15-2016, 09:39 AM	#6
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935	I think you did about the best that you could with the subject you had (regarding the framing, lighting, shutter speed, etc.), but I feel like a different area might have yielded a more interesting photo.

07-16-2016, 06:17 AM - 1 Like	#7
automorphism Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 388	There are some nice colours here! I love the long exposure effect. I feel like it could use more foreground. I also feel the placement of the road would be stronger if the view was moved to the left so that the contrast between the darker, grassy areas on the left and the more geometric, bright colourful road area would be emphasised. Combining this with cropping the top off a little (or recomposing so that there's less of it) would lead to a stronger framing and allow the electrical towers to have a greater contribution.

07-17-2016, 02:49 AM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hielands o' Scootlund Photos: Gallery Posts: 44,393	Originally posted by nautical_sausage Just wanted some good ole criticism Interesting images, but I find your choice of forum name even more interesting... care to elaborate?

07-09-2018, 08:25 AM	#9
henrikpedersen33 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Roskilde, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,061	Originally posted by nautical_sausage Thanks a lot. Brutally criticize me haha, helps me learn more in less time. Good choice of camera ;-) I think your picture here is well done. The cars make their lines with the headlights, you still have a lot of surrounding to see. Swell.

07-09-2018, 05:42 PM	#10
mhrish Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 71	There is nothing wrong with the photos. I think they are well done for that location. However, I would like to see more interest outside the light trails, like shooting where there are buildings by the road, or a lake or bridge or some type of landmark. I like that you shot where the road curves instead of a straight stretch of road. It gives it more interest.

07-28-2018, 09:14 PM	#11
miklog Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nomad Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 88	good colors and feel of transport due to the car lights and into the light powerlines. Composition a bit static with the horizon in the middle.

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07-29-2018, 04:21 PM	#12
stewh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 242	Nicely composed and good use of long exposure for abstract effect.

10-23-2019, 01:21 AM	#13
Biosaurus Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Hérouville Saint Clair, Normandy, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 141	Originally posted by nautical_sausage Thanks a lot. Brutally criticize me haha, helps me learn more in less time. nice colors

10-23-2019, 07:46 AM	#14
Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,064	I agree that I'd crop some of the top off.

10-23-2019, 08:16 AM	#15
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Woodstock, GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,613	Very nice picture for a newcomer! Bravo! Since you did ask what could be improved, first I would use f/11 aperture with ISO 100. I think the composition is fine, and it's also ok to see a picture at this time of day since the greens are, well, still showing up green I wouldn't crop too much, maybe just to give it the allegedly perfect ratio of 1.618 or maybe widescreen 16:9.