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06/19/2005 07:03:12 AM · #1 |
If any of you have time, I would really appreciate some in-depth critiqueing of whatever image you choose from my portfolio. I am still very new to digital photography and am trying to learn where my weaknesses/strengths are.
Thanks in advance,
Message edited by author 2005-06-19 07:04:19.
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06/19/2005 08:18:20 AM · #2 |
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Message edited by author 2005-06-19 08:18:53.
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06/19/2005 08:18:23 AM · #3 |
First, let me say I like the name ShutterPug...
Now to the critique of the folio. Strong points: It seems that you have a way with animals, a regular Dr Dolittle, they hold their poses nice and the colors are good, the focus is nice so Kudos. However, about 95% of your subjects are smack dab in the center of the picture, contextually, you're leaving out all the ambiance of the rest of the picture and often viewers find pictures that are centered so perfectly as a bit mundane. Second, your depth of field is a bit strong, I feel that the centerpiece of the picture isn't standing out enough. Anyhow, that's just my two cents... Keep on taking pictures, and from what I can see, animals is your strong point!
Cheers,
Eric R Thibodeau...
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06/19/2005 08:31:05 AM · #4 |
I left a few comments on some of your images.
As was mentioned, you certainly seem to enjoying shooting animals and birds. The best advice I can give you about that is to just shoot anything and everything and a lot of both until you know your subjects very well. You'll certainly begin to know what does and doesnt work.
Technically I'd say look into learning more about the metering modes on your camera and which one works better for different situations. Be aware of the direction and quality of light and how that will influence your image. And pay more attention to backgrounds and how they can have negative affects on your images.
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06/19/2005 08:36:43 AM · #5 |
I agree that you are a very strong animal photographer and doing what you are good at hones that skill, I would suggest branching out with diferent subject matter. The world is full of beautiful and interesting things to shoot, I myself often take too many shots of my children because they are closet to me and love to cappture their images, and have to force myself to look outside of my comfort zone and often suprise myself with some pretty cool stuff. Keep up the great work and good luck. Just my thoughts.
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06/19/2005 03:30:34 PM · #6 |
ttibby:
Originally posted by ttibby:
about 95% of your subjects are smack dab in the center of the picture, contextually, you're leaving out all the ambiance of the rest of the picture and often viewers find pictures that are centered so perfectly as a bit mundane. Second, your depth of field is a bit strong, I feel that the centerpiece of the picture isn't standing out enough. |
Thank you for taking the time for this. The centering I totally agree with. I never noticed it so much until I posted the portfolio and saw everything together.
When you say the depth of field is too strong, do you mean I should blur out the background more? If so, will increasing my f-stops work, or is there something else I should be doing?
Moodville: I have to admit, I do not have a great understanding of the metering modes of the camera. I do need to experiment with them more and learn what they can do in different circumstances. I'll start challenging myself with different shots and differnt metering settings.
bobdaveant: I do absolutely love animal shots. Animals are my best friends. I have been taking more lsandscapes, birds, etc lately. I just tune into nature I guess more than man made objects. I'll try to do more variety...after all I am having trouble finding a METAL dog. lol
Message edited by author 2005-06-19 15:36:51.
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06/19/2005 05:11:40 PM · #7 |
Aloha Pug ...
On your shots I thought the portrait was nicely lit. Sharp focus don't know if that was f/stop or lens choice, I have never taken an animal portrait so I don't know if what I do with humans would transfer. I prefer softer lines in portraits. The William Tell done doggie was cute, I found the colors in the arrow a bit distracting.
Have a fabulous day ... |
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