Hello from the Critique club, my name is Jon Rowe, and i will be looking at your image this evening :)
Composition/Lighting : this image is definitely interesting and a great attempt at a wonderful image study. i believe the reason for the sub-5 score is due to the lack of focus. i have the same camera, and it's GREAT. love it, and that's a great kit lens you're working with. what i would suggest for this would be to not use the ISO1600 you used here, and use around 100 or 200 at the most. also, setting the focus point on one of the raindrops is critical for the effect you were going for, and there really aren't any water drops in focus. keep on trying, and make sure you're using a tripod for pictures such as this, it helps a lot. especially with the kit lens, since it's not a very fast lens. (with the 3.5-5.6) great attempt:)
Challenge : it meets the challenge. the colors coming through that are blurred are great. really have a pastel feel to them. great job.
Conclusion : with the equipment you have, you have all you need. you also have a great eye for composition. i looked at your portfolio, and you have some great images. the learning curve for the rebel xt is not that bad, but there are a lot of great books out there that will help you out with the use of your great camera. here's a link to one:
//www.amazon.com/gp/explorer/0764588133/2/ref=pd_lpo_ase/002-2916455-0033663?ie=UTF8
i read it cover to cover, and my pictures were night and day aftewards. hope this helps.
Keep on shootin!
Good luck on your future challenges:)
-Jon Ed Rowe |
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