A few random shots and some manipulations ...

A.N.Other · 17 Apr 2007 at 00:17

Just been going through some shots I've done over the last week or so, while I've been away from uni. Constructive criticism is appreciated, as always.

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These were taken in Staithes, on the coast south of Newcastle ...
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A.N.Other · 17 Apr 2007 at 00:17

Having some fun with some shots from the same place ...
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A.N.Other · 17 Apr 2007 at 00:18

Bah, those grouse look a little overexposed on this monitor. Might have a play with those later.

// EDIT // Done it now. A little, anyway.

SilverPenguin · 17 Apr 2007 at 01:14

The light on the grouse is a little too harsh and directional, also a catch light in the eye would add some life. Its amazing how much a little white dot can change an image! lol

They also look a bit soft. Good effort though. Next time try and get down lower for a 'grouse eye view' if possible.

Good b&w conversion on the man, with great detail in the face although maybe apply a tad more sharpening to really make him stand out. The OOF seagull is a bit of a distraction because the highlights are blown.

The little girl(?) is a nice shot.

Not much of a fan of 'effects' so I'll leave comments on the last two for others

A.N.Other · 17 Apr 2007 at 01:39

Thanks for the comments. Yeah, the lighting wasn't exactly easy on the grouse shots - I don't have separate flash and the built-in one wouldn't have done anything in that light and at that distance, so I didn't bother (and I was shooting faster than it can sync anyway). The images are a bit softer than I would like - I guess that's just the result of using AI Servo and having my lens at full reach with a wide aperture.

The seagull was there intentionally, but I wasn't sure if it really worked, which is why I put it up for some comments. The little girl was my favourite of the day.

SilverPenguin · 17 Apr 2007 at 01:43

Harsh sunlight is a killer and its not always something you can get round unfortunately.

The seagull would be fine if there wasn't such a big hot spot on it. Maybe try and tone it down a bit in photoshop so your eye isn't drawn towards it so much.