Photo Critique

[onepixel]

I would like to get some criticism on my photos. Not just a, ooh... nice pic. But some down and dirty, but constructive criticism. Everything from the technical aspects to subject matter. Hopefully it will help me take better photos.

Thanks!
Carl

 

[Texun1]

Are you going to post in this thread?

 

[pioneervato]

I would like to get some criticism on my photos. Not just a, ooh... nice pic. But some down and dirty, but constructive criticism. Everything from the technical aspects to subject matter. Hopefully it will help me take better photos.

Thanks!
Carl

Be careful what you ask for.

 

[Bogframe]

You know what we say here...

:worthless

 

[Bigerik]

Your pictures are crap!

How's that?

 

[pioneervato]

Your pictures are crap!

How's that?

:lmao:

:nono:

 

[Texun1]

Your pictures are crap!

How's that?

Just a matter of time.... anyone making popcorn?

 

[Fran604g]

I don't see your point...

 

[pioneervato]

Just a matter of time.... anyone making popcorn?

Hey Texun, Bigerik is just messing with Carl. It's his Canadian humor. Twisted as that might be.

 

[Texun1]

Hey Texun, Bigerik is just messing with Carl. It's his Canadian humor. Twisted as that might be.

I understand... It takes a twisted one to know one. I sent Carl a PM when he first posted. I asked your question, basically are you ready for this?

 

[onepixel]

You bunch of pussies... is that all you got?

I meant you guys are all friends... I can take it.

 

[onepixel]

Your pictures are crap!

How's that?

I'm doubling your rate.

How's that?

 

[Fran604g]

your camera is myopic

 

[pioneervato]

Hey Carl, be sure to post the technical info as well as this will give some insight that might allow the critics to make suggestions from the technical side.

Also, are we free to play with your images and post our results to compare with your original as long as we use it for that purpose only or do you prefer that we stick to suggestions only?

 

[chillwolf]

Well, when are going to get the 1st victim?

 

[onepixel]

Okay here is one for starters. I used a Nikon 8700 back in 2004. I don't have the original image on hand, so the only technical info I have is:
Focal length: 22.3
Exposure: 1/375
Size: 2592x1944
Post Processing: I bumped up the color saturations a hair.

 

[JohnMichael]

Okay here is one for starters. I used a Nikon 8700 back in 2004. I don't have the original image on hand, so the only technical info I have is:
Focal length: 22.3
Exposure: 1/375
Size: 2592x1944
Post Processing: I bumped up the color saturations a hair.

Looks very good and the only thing I can add is to maybe straighten the structure. It looks like there is a little lean to the right. Other than that nice shot.

 

[js1138]

I would experiment with levels and darken the midtones. It's possible that this will not improve things, but I always try it to see if the image pops. Sometime it does and sometimes not.

It's often preferable to playing with saturation.

 

[Cadillac Kid]

I love the subject, color and lighting. I think it would be better if the guy playing the Uke was more of a focal point in the foreground. I want to see the sharper focus texture of the painted wood. And why didn't you rake the sand? Thanks for posting that and keep shooting. You are brave.

Just kidding about the sand.

 

[HandyHamlet]

Although you have the subject matter to the right the composition is lacking. The trees on the left are distracting and unattractive. Same with the tree on the right. There is nothing to draw the eye around the shot. There is nothing to make the brain work. There is no depth to the shot. It is two dimensional. There is no dynamic use of light. It is flat and harsh. Wrong time of day to shoot. There is no emotion, story, moment in time captured. It is a correctly exposed snapshot of nothing.

This critique is honest, meant with respect, and will hopefully help. It is not meant to be a slam.