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That last one isn't included because it's a good photo, it's just there because I thought that pile of stones was a pretty impressive piece of work (wasn't me). :p



I'm not entirely happy with the first two, but I thought I'd post them here for criticism anyway. I can't quite put my finger on what's wrong with them...maybe a little noisy, maybe it's the focusing, I dunno. Speaking of focusing, anyone got any opinions whether I should leave the out-of-focus branches in the first one, the ones above the heron?


It was a nightmare getting decent photos that day (the day I took the first two, I mean) because it was so bright. I kept overexposing most pictures. There are plenty others from that day (including a close up of a dragonfly, but after the raft of bug shots on here recently, I don't think I'll bother posting it) that are okay, but nothing really spectacular.



So...criticise away!

Thanks
tTz
 
ok, you want criticism, well here it is, first and second do nothing for me whatsoever, there's just too much going on in them, too much of nothing then you spot the bird which i assume is supposed to be the subject, i'm sorry but they just don't work for me. Try putting your subject in a not-so-busy background so the eyes are drawn to it rather than trying to play 'where's wally' (if you know what i mean).

I take it you are new to photography, don't worry, you will learn what makes a good photograph, i'm still far from perfect myself, so just keep trying and listen to the criticism, and the compliments that you get from different people and look at your pictures and think to yourself - how can i make this better, for example, the 3rd picture you ook, it has great potential for a great photograph, you just haven't framed it right and/or* the light isn't right for the picture.
*you have a perfect 'rule of 3rds' shot there, but sometimes rule of 3rds doesn't work. Also, on a sunny day you probably would have got more detail from those rocks as well as a better backdrop :)
 
the first two need more contrast for my eyes, look a bit flat. i'd like to see the rocks with the horizon level? i'm certainly no expert though still with my a620 :)
 
wez130 said:
for example, the 3rd picture you ook, it has great potential for a great photograph, you just haven't framed it right and/or* the light isn't right for the picture.
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tTz said:
That last one isn't included because it's a good photo, it's just there because I thought that pile of stones was a pretty impressive piece of work (wasn't me). :p
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The lighting was really dodgy for that third one, and I couldn't get the foreground to be in focus without the background being overblown, so I basically gave up on it as a technical exercise and just thought I'd take a picture of the rocks. I still have no idea how they were made to balance like that, it was quite amazing. :p

Oh, and any rule of thirds stuff was a total accident. I'm not that new to photography, been snapping away for a few years, I just don't take it massively seriously. And, as I'm sure you already know, when taking pictures of opportunity (ie wildlife shots), you can't always get your subject where you'd want it to be. Frankly, I like how the heron isn't really striking, I think it has a more natural feel. I agree that there's too much going on in these shots, but meh, what can you do? I couldn't just ask it to move. Hell, I even tried making loud noises to get it to fly so I could get a better shot, but the stubborn thing didn't even blink. :p



dunker said:
the first two need more contrast for my eyes, look a bit flat. i'd like to see the rocks with the horizon level? i'm certainly no expert though still with my a620 :)
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Like I say, third is just there for people to appreciate someone's dedication in balancing rocks. I think increasing the contrast in the first two would make them even 'busier' looking, and might have the opposite effect that intended - the heron would get totally lost, I think.
 
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