C & C please

[hb96tuner]

I recently started trying some different shots out side of what I would normally shoot. And wondering how I am doing so far.

C & C please....


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[hb96tuner]

Nobody?

[hairyjames]

Ok . . . if you insist.

#1
- Photoshop the electrical outlet out of the image, unless it has some meaning to the image . . . and it doesn't.
- Also, work on the exposure levels so the white background can pop AND the dark detail on the back of the camera will also render texture.
- Recompose the shot to eliminate the distracting drawers below the counter.
- Additionally, adjust your lighting to avoid the hot spot on the back of the flash unit.
- Finally, recompose the shot to show the subject to be shot with the featured camera in a way that nails the rule of thirds.
-The quality improvements are dependent on the details you focus on before tripping the shutter, and they define our efforts in photography.
-The second quality improvements we make come post-image capturing, as we manipulate all the various elements of the captured image in our photo-editing software. I won't go into those details you might wish to address.

2.
- Not sharp. That's a deal breaker every time.
- Also, annoying and undesirable glare on the word "Canon." Light source should be carefully positioned to avoid things like this.
- Also, light is not diffuse and even enough, thus the top of the subject's lens is blown out, highlight-wise.

3. Again, the front block is not sharp . . . ruining an otherwise technically good shot of a subject that's common in a lot of houses of folks with young kids or grandkids.

Not trying to be mean, believe me . . . but you asked and no one else would tell ya. BTW, you could find flaws in my stuff too. We should strive for the unattainable, which is perfection. The longer and more diligent we strive, the less mistakes we will be prone to make (as often).

Keep trying, you/we are getting there!!!

[hb96tuner]

Ok . . . if you insist.

#1 - Photoshop the electrical outlet out of the image, unless it has some meaning to the image . . . and it doesn't.
Also, work on the exposure levels so the white background can pop AND the dark detail on the back of the camera will also render texture.
Recompose the shot to eliminate the distracting drawers below the counter.
Additionally, adjust your lighting to avoid the hot spot on the back of the flash unit.
Finally, recompose the shot to show the subject to be shot with the featured camera in a way that nails the rule of thirds.
The quality improvements are dependent on the details you focus on before tripping the shutter, and they define our efforts in photography.

2. Not sharp. That's a deal breaker every time. Also, annoying and undesirable glare on the word "Canon." Light source should be carefully positioned to avoid things like this. Also, light is not diffuse and even enough, thus the top of the subject's lens is blown out, highlight-wise.

3. Again, the front block is not sharp . . . ruining an otherwise technically good shot of a subject that's common in a lot of houses of folks with young kids or grandkids.

Not trying to be mean, believe me . . . but you asked and no one else would tell ya. BTW, you could find flaws in my stuff too. We should strive for the unattainable, which is perfection. The longer we strive, the less mistakes we will be prone to make.

Keep trying, you/we are getting there!!!

Not taking it as mean. Thats the answers I wanted, I need to know where I am going wrong.
Shot 1.. I did not try to do anything with as it was just the setup pic,
Shot 2.. I don't own any lighting equipment yet...and only have a small lamp and the window to use...is there anything I can do with a regular house lamp to create a better lighting?
And shot three... I took several shots of this one and not all that happy with the results, I will have to try this one again with the focuse on the front of the block lkike you said.

[Ingerson"PCD"]

Great critique hairyjames. hb96tuner, I look forward to seeing more of your work. I've been toying around with product type photography recently too. Keep having fun.

[ConverseMan]

I will C&C on #2:

I've tried this shot before, it's not easy with the lens being glossy. Try shooting at a much smaller Aperture like f/8+. That will help get the whole lens in focus and help separate the lens from the background. In return, the lens will "pop" more. The more light the better, especially when shooting at f/8+. :)

You got a good start thought :)

[hairyjames]

Not taking it as mean. Thats the answers I wanted, I need to know where I am going wrong.
Shot 1.. I did not try to do anything with as it was just the setup pic,
Shot 2.. I don't own any lighting equipment yet...and only have a small lamp and the window to use...is there anything I can do with a regular house lamp to create a better lighting?
And shot three... I took several shots of this one and not all that happy with the results, I will have to try this one again with the focuse on the front of the block lkike you said.

I'm just getting in (1:44AM) but will try to reply tomorrow evening. In the meantime . . .

Lighting equipment . . . you can buy, or even better, build your own very inexpensive "light tent"/softbox which will allow you to make shot #2 really special without a lot of money.

Shot #3 - Actually, depending on the aperture you select, any lens will have a certain focal distance that will be in acceptable focus. This focal range will extend 1/3 of the distance in FRONT of the spot you focused to 2/3rds that distance behind your focal point! It's called the "Rule of Thirds" concerning aperture (Av) settings.

In closeup photography that "depth of field" is pretty shallow but if you can use a higher Av number (ex: f/16 or f/22 rather than f/4 for example, it will allow you to get more of the blocks in focus!

The trade off to these higher number f stop aperture settings is that it will require more light . . . that's where the soft box comes in to light your object brightly but without any glare and with a very flat, even light!

More on this tomorrow night . . . unless someone else is kind enough to help you with it before hand!