Photo Critiqing Thread

[GaryMc]

I picked up a G9 last week and spent a few day toying around with it. I'm a harsh critic of my photography, so I do not mind others constructive criticism's.

Feel free to post your photos to this thread, maybe we'll all learn something...

Here are some of I'm pleased with so far.

[Elvota]

I don't know that much about photography, but really liked the story the second pic tells.

Seems like the mountain bike tire looming in the background, packed with mud is ready for anything. Adventure vehicle ready to show the trails what they were made for. All that fun to be stopped by the tiniest of things... the broken link.

In my opinion, all are great pics.

[TeleScooby]

GaryMc - Very nice! I also really like the middle shot.

Here are 3 I shot today on lunch, just wandering around with my little Canon A530 point & shoot (bought for hiking, skiing, etc...)

[Photog]

Gary,
You definitely have a grasp of the near/far style of photography, and good use of shallow depth of field. As is typical of the G9, the colors are great and the exposure is right on.

Constructive Criticism:
Create some more images like these, and place your subject near the power points of the rule-of-thirds. This is one of those rules theat needs to be broken; but it is an excellent place to start. The "Rocks" photo is very close to this idea. YOu could probably just crop a little off the right side, to gain the effect.

I also like the "story" with the broken chain-link.

Lets see some more. :-)

[Photog]

Here are 3 I shot today on lunch, just wandering around with my little Canon A530 point & shoot (bought for hiking, skiing, etc...)

Very graphic-arts look to the photos.
I like the bricks and pipe for color and idea. Shoot it again; but verticle, and focused. It will feel very strong. Place the joint of the pipe, at the rule of thirds, and see how it looks. It may become a secondary subject.

In the "shadow" image, the aperture is open too far. Try the same shot again, with the aperture set at f5.6 or f8. Then focus at a point about 1/3 to 1/2 the length of the shadow. Everything should come into focus. You may need to boost the ISO to keep the shutter speed up.

Mark? Any ideas?

[TeleScooby]

Very graphic-arts look to the photos.
I like the bricks and pipe for color and idea. Shoot it again; but verticle, and focused. It will feel very strong. Place the joint of the pipe, at the rule of thirds, and see how it looks. I may become a secondary subject.

In the "shadow" image, the aperture is open too far. Try the same shot again, wit hthe aperture set at f5.6 or f8. Then focus at a point about 1/3 to 1/2 the length of the shadow. Everything should come into focus. You may need to boost the ISO to keep the shutter speed up.

Mark? Any ideas?

Thanks for the tips! I actually shot the pipe vertically, I'm just waiting to touch it up...there seems to be something wonky with the focus on this camera, being a p&s I can't adjust it...and most of what I shot today looks fuzzy...hhmmm...

[Photog]

Aarrggh!!! I hate it when this happens. The worms are escaping from the tire.!!!!


This photo has problems - How could it be improved? Hmmm.

[grahamfitter]

Great idea for a thread. I've got a couple of photos to contribute when I can. On previous post - wrong socks!

Cheers,
Graham

[nwoods]

This photo has problems - How could it be improved? Hmmm.

I think it's a pretty good image as is, but it could be cropped down quite a bit, and I would increase the amout of black to make it pop a bit more. Other than that, I can't think of anything that could be done to this otherwise humour and expository photo.

[nwoods]

I've always tried to get more zing out of this photo. Any suggestions?