I've been on here for 200 days now, and I would just really love some advice/critique. I'm here to get better, like a lot of you. But I can't do that without your help!
I know nothing of photography. I love your photos. I enjoy the variety and the way light hits or bounces off your objects. If you're trying to get better you leave me in the dust. I would endeavor to reach your talent. Keep up the good work.
I'm just started to take photos with my new camera. I don't even know how to use all the settings yet. Two days after I bought it I smashed the screen, so off to repair it went. I won't have it for a few more weeks.
@dmortega I often participate in Browse & Picks but I'll end up getting skipped. Or the person will not leave advice on any improvements I can make, which is what I'm looking for.
You won't be getting critiquing on the browse and picks because people are picking a photo they like. I would like to see more people leave comments as to why they like the photo too but many don't. If you get skipped make a comment so the next one in line can add you to what they choose. :-)
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My name is Yanninia Marie. I am a Brooks Student; and I have to say you have a very abstract and lyrical style. The overall effect is wonderful, I would love to know if the first image of the tree is publish as taken or if there was some type of editing done to in post?
@mej2011 Im sorry you didnt have to good of luck with it. But It has worked for me when I do tag my photos with it. I guess its a hit and miss thing, but its worth a shot to at least try. :)
@shortperson2002 -I'm glad that it has worked for you. Oh well. Maybe my stuff just stinks and nobody wants to be rude and tell me that I should have my camera taken away. HA!
Hi Bethany, I'll give you my critique/opinion on the 4 photos you put in this thread:
ok here goes :)
1) I really love the colours and the interesting angle of the trees, however I find the spotty effect a bit too grainy/distracting, but I guess there's not a lot you can do to control the amount of 'spot' when you're working with a reflection in a puddle! :)
I maybe would have included a bit of the edge of the puddle in this shot so that the viewer can immediately see it's a reflection and not simply an up-side-down shot of a tree with 'snowflakes' buzzing around to perhaps 'explain' to the viewer why this effect is there? But this may not have 'worked' for your shot - it's hard to say without being there/seeing the scene the shot was taken in.
2) I REALLY like this one! You've got a great depth of field here, the focus is excellent and the petals are beautifully lit. Fantastic shot!
3) I like the use of negative space in this one. The red tint to the leaves and the washed out sky remind me of a 'hipstamatic' type look. Is this the same tree as in the first photo? The only suggetion I'd make for this one would be to do with the focus on the leaves - would it have been possible to get the focus a little sharper?
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4) I'd have to say this is my least favourite out of the 4 photos. I like the idea with the selective colouring of the hearts but IMO there are a few too many hearts in this shot and I find my eye is jumping around trying to find a focal point. Maybe if the red heart was bigger in size it would draw the eye in and keep it there a bit more?
Anyway, that's my take on these 4 shots. I'm certainly no expert and you might totally disagree with my suggestions, but that's the beauty of art - what one person likes another person can't stand, lol.
I'm going to take a look at your other work too. Good on you for putting yourself out there and asking for help/constructive criticism. :)
1) I do now realize the spotty things are distracting, but that's just how my driveway looks. I think I'll do another shot on the sidewalk where it isn't so spotty, and see how it looks (:
2) Thanks!
3) What does hipstamatic mean, lol. And no, it's a different tree. Looking at this photo again, I agree with you. I wish I had focused on the leaves more, some look like they are just floating there
4) I agree with you on making the red heart bigger, however I don't think I'd change the number of hearts. But like you said, that's the beauty of art!
Thank you for taking time to critique these, I really appreciate it!
Hey Bethany! Glad I could help/offer some opinions :)
'Hipstamatic' refers to an iPhone app that adds certain filters to photos to make them look like they've been taken with a really old school film camera. It gives the shots a real 'retro' look and can make almost any photo look cool :)
The red tint to the leaves in your 3rd shot reminded me of the hipstamatic look which I love.
Hi Bethany
I agree with Kylie T on what she has said for the beggining photo but I also have a question about it, is it a water reflection or is it a ground type of thing, as i can't tell.
I love your photos, you have a softness to your photos that you have displayed here that is very beautiful. you seem to have great focus, like in the flower you have focused on the staymin - sp?-, it is lovely because ofhow soft it makes the petals. no critiqes on these photos, can't wait to see your other photos.
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I'm just started to take photos with my new camera. I don't even know how to use all the settings yet. Two days after I bought it I smashed the screen, so off to repair it went. I won't have it for a few more weeks.
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My name is Yanninia Marie. I am a Brooks Student; and I have to say you have a very abstract and lyrical style. The overall effect is wonderful, I would love to know if the first image of the tree is publish as taken or if there was some type of editing done to in post?
ok here goes :)
1) I really love the colours and the interesting angle of the trees, however I find the spotty effect a bit too grainy/distracting, but I guess there's not a lot you can do to control the amount of 'spot' when you're working with a reflection in a puddle! :)
I maybe would have included a bit of the edge of the puddle in this shot so that the viewer can immediately see it's a reflection and not simply an up-side-down shot of a tree with 'snowflakes' buzzing around to perhaps 'explain' to the viewer why this effect is there? But this may not have 'worked' for your shot - it's hard to say without being there/seeing the scene the shot was taken in.
2) I REALLY like this one! You've got a great depth of field here, the focus is excellent and the petals are beautifully lit. Fantastic shot!
3) I like the use of negative space in this one. The red tint to the leaves and the washed out sky remind me of a 'hipstamatic' type look. Is this the same tree as in the first photo? The only suggetion I'd make for this one would be to do with the focus on the leaves - would it have been possible to get the focus a little sharper?
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4) I'd have to say this is my least favourite out of the 4 photos. I like the idea with the selective colouring of the hearts but IMO there are a few too many hearts in this shot and I find my eye is jumping around trying to find a focal point. Maybe if the red heart was bigger in size it would draw the eye in and keep it there a bit more?
Anyway, that's my take on these 4 shots. I'm certainly no expert and you might totally disagree with my suggestions, but that's the beauty of art - what one person likes another person can't stand, lol.
I'm going to take a look at your other work too. Good on you for putting yourself out there and asking for help/constructive criticism. :)
THANK YOU SO MUCH.
1) I do now realize the spotty things are distracting, but that's just how my driveway looks. I think I'll do another shot on the sidewalk where it isn't so spotty, and see how it looks (:
2) Thanks!
3) What does hipstamatic mean, lol. And no, it's a different tree. Looking at this photo again, I agree with you. I wish I had focused on the leaves more, some look like they are just floating there
4) I agree with you on making the red heart bigger, however I don't think I'd change the number of hearts. But like you said, that's the beauty of art!
Thank you for taking time to critique these, I really appreciate it!
'Hipstamatic' refers to an iPhone app that adds certain filters to photos to make them look like they've been taken with a really old school film camera. It gives the shots a real 'retro' look and can make almost any photo look cool :)
The red tint to the leaves in your 3rd shot reminded me of the hipstamatic look which I love.
I agree with Kylie T on what she has said for the beggining photo but I also have a question about it, is it a water reflection or is it a ground type of thing, as i can't tell.