I had my camera stolen a few months ago, and through some very fortunate events, I got it back. (With the pictures on it still intact!)
However, since I've had it back nothing seems to be coming out too well. I don't know if its that I just haven't had good opportunities or what, but I'd like some comments on what you guys think, please and thank you.
That picture is actually through a wet window. As far as I can tell, the camera is still in good condition. From what I was told, it was kept wrapped in fabric.
Uhm, a picture of just how the camera is taking pictures right now would be:
Its not that the camera is working incorrectly, I don't think, but that the pictures I'm taking now just aren't bringing in as good results (in my opinion) as before.
@tidwell2161h Quynn, I've gone through virtually your entire album at this point. (Thanks for the follow, btw!) It seems your photography falls into three basic categories: 1) Extremely creative artistic work. Your Album Challenge posts are a good example of this, and many of your people photos - even your selfies (at least I think they're selfies) - fit into this category as well. You do something with the composition that makes us pause and take a closer look. In my opinion, these are your best work. You seem to enjoy taking photography to the creative level, and you're good at it. 2) Candid activity photos. Your color guard photos are a good example of this. I think there's a lot of potential in these, but you don't do enough of them to really develop a specific style and to improve the technique. Candids can be fun and challenging, so if you feel like you're in a slump, give them more of a shot! 3) The last category would be photos like your June 16th shot, taken through a window in the rain. They feel a bit forced, like you're taking the photo to satisfy the daily challenge, but your heart's not in it. (Don't worry, we ALL do that at some point! lol)
Your most recent postings (so I assume they're your most recent photos) are almost all of the cover challenge, and I think those are very good indeed. Since I think you tend more towards the creative side, I suspect you're simply not going to be happy with photos that are more mundane. That''s to be expected. One of the interesting things that develops in a project like this is we tend to begin to focus on a specific style that matches our interest. Once you settle on yours, I think you'll be very pleased with the results.
In the meantime, let's see more of those creative compositions! You do them extremely well and I look forward to more of them.
Interesting post perhaps two questions in my mind . Is it the camera or Is it you. I think if it is he camera then to see do as John says reset all and start again. If it is because of the theft of the camera that may take a little longer. Can only say I had a brand new "dream" car stolen after owning it for a week. Got it back but it never felt right for me anymore. Hope this helps.
Thank you, all of you. Some of the settings seem to have been a little tweaked, so I'm resetting everything- and then I'm going to see if its the camera or me and go take some pictures.
The camera is what? a bridge camera? It doesn't handle portraits well because there's no depth of field play with the cheap zoom lens and slow f-stops. Apart from that you have good days, you took a few great pictures where you've collaged and overlapped exposures together which are super. Then a few flat pictures which we all take as part of the day to day recording. Its nothing to do with your camera-crime. If you like portraits maybe buy a cheap film SLR off ebay, because 50mm fast lenses are expensive in digital and you have to buy a DSLR. A cheap SLR will cost you £20 and come with a 50mm f1.8 usually, thats great for portraits. Other wise, just select a project for yourself. Do a month of self portraits for instance and get good at it, or a month of macro. Use this as a chance to build up experience. Some famous photographer once said it's not till you take 10,000 photos that you start producing something decent.
Maybe your camera thief had some bad energy :b Try burning some sage, and meditating some positive energy into your camera. Just kidding...only slightly. I hope you get your groove back.
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Uhm, a picture of just how the camera is taking pictures right now would be:
Its not that the camera is working incorrectly, I don't think, but that the pictures I'm taking now just aren't bringing in as good results (in my opinion) as before.
Your most recent postings (so I assume they're your most recent photos) are almost all of the cover challenge, and I think those are very good indeed. Since I think you tend more towards the creative side, I suspect you're simply not going to be happy with photos that are more mundane. That''s to be expected. One of the interesting things that develops in a project like this is we tend to begin to focus on a specific style that matches our interest. Once you settle on yours, I think you'll be very pleased with the results.
In the meantime, let's see more of those creative compositions! You do them extremely well and I look forward to more of them.