Some of my Rebel XT photos

[seanreed]

Let me just preface this with the fact that I still suck with dSLRs. :-)

But I think I get some pretty good shots occasionally. Any and all opinions are worthwhile to me, whether it be a horrible criticism or a high five! I don't quite have that knack for getting good photos, so all your genius tips are welcome.

They can be found at http://www.seanreed.org/rebelxt/ - all original, 4MB-ish.

--Sean

[drparker]

You certainly don't suck! The second flower, purple one, is a perfect shot. The one suggestion I have would be around composition, on the last shot you have the main subject dead center. Try framing so that the gorilla is off center at a intersection of the thirds.

[seanreed]

You certainly don't suck! The second flower, purple one, is a perfect shot. The one suggestion I have would be around composition, on the last shot you have the main subject dead center. Try framing so that the gorilla is off center at a intersection of the thirds.


Well thanks! And thanks for the tip... Is a centered subject in shots like that kinda "blah"? I do agree that it would probably spice up the picture a bit... I'll have to try it out next time!

--Sean

[TMR Design]

Nice (huge) pictures. You don't suck at all. The flower is great. beautiful color, nice detail and good bokeh.

[Geoff_Shawcross]

I agree with the others that these pics are pretty good (no suckage here). Good colour, lighting, etc.

For the shot with the frog, I would have zoomed in on it if possible, or cropped the pic in PP as I find that the rest of the pic is distracting. As for the frog itself? Nice pose :).

And yes, the gorilla should have been off set in the picture....remember the rule of thirds.

Other than that, I do like all the pictures. I espescially like the one of the Passion flower (the second pic). Keep working at it, you're doing great already. I'm the same in the sense I just have to tweak the little things ;).

Hope to see more.

[drparker]

Is a centered subject in shots like that kinda "blah"?

Exactly, most snapshots have the subject centered. Study the shots you really like, you'll find most have the subject off center. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thirds

[kwsanders]

Let me just preface this with the fact that I still suck with dSLRs. :-)

OK... what is worse than sucking with digital SLRs, because if that is what you do with them, then I am far worse than that. :)

Your pictures are stunning. The purple flower is an amazing shot. That is my favorite of all of them.

You, my friend, do not suck with a digital SLR. You are doing very well and I could definitely learn some tips from you.

Thanks for sharing the shots.

[seanreed]

OK... what is worse than sucking with digital SLRs, because if that is what you do with them, then I am far worse than that. :)

Your pictures are stunning. The purple flower is an amazing shot. That is my favorite of all of them.

You, my friend, do not suck with a digital SLR. You are doing very well and I could definitely learn some tips from you.

Thanks for sharing the shots.

Thank you. I just finished putting together a bunch of my flower shots online: http://seanreed.org/photos/Flowers/index.html

Comments and criticisms welcome, as always!

--Sean

[asolie]

Nice pictures in there! Welcome to POTN!

[bonefish]

Hi Nice photos, was the gorilla at Busch gardens ? if it was you did well as i can never seem to get a good shot through the glass.

[seanreed]

Hi Nice photos, was the gorilla at Busch gardens ? if it was you did well as i can never seem to get a good shot through the glass.

Yep! Busch Gardens in Tampa.

--Sean

[kwsanders]

Great shots, Sean. I would like to visit Busch Gardens sometime.

[seanreed]

Great shots, Sean. I would like to visit Busch Gardens sometime.

Thanks. Let me know if you ever head over to Busch Gardens!

--Sean

[seanreed]

Great shots, Sean. I would like to visit Busch Gardens sometime.

Just looked at your Flickr photos... ADORABLE DOGS!

:)

--Sean

[kwsanders]

Just looked at your Flickr photos... ADORABLE DOGS!

:)

--Sean

Thanks... the little Dachshund is fun to play with and photograph. He seems to love the camera. :)