another First e-session post

[tania622]

I know I have a lot to learn but I had to try. Any comment, suggestion, critique would be appreciated. Most of these are black and white but I also have color ones.

1.
http://shutter15.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/21/003/7D/EF/7E/E0/onjTV7wI2UKx+ZaZvNZ2Dsiw5nfEykWG0300.jpg

2.
http://shutter12.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/20/004/75/EF/F9/6B/trwz3y2jrWrwhrumFtWOmfcqqsNUr4iP0300.jpg

3.
http://shutter13.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/19/002/6F/BE/0F/9F/R1IOYwIfTM9ODzGDpyFEeR3EezJssgfF0300.jpg

4.
http://shutter12.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/20/007/6D/FF/11/B3/seHldJ-IB-7kOoclbO-egsEZcgd-wago0300.jpg

5.
i probably could've made this better with a reflector....
http://shutter14.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/20/00A/4F/67/1D/8D/LOX0jXqY4nfSx2zAhNdpOpJRBp587nwV0300.jpg

6.
http://shutter15.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/22/005/7F/EF/A2/48/lBWpDDCFgXwacYMffuTIQio3uSHySD860300.jpg

[tania622]

anyone? =\

[luv2sign20]

I really like your poses and that you used the 1/3 rule.

1- I like how they are positioned on the bench, but the guy is OOF. I would have liked to see a little less cropping on his side of the picture.
2-This one might be my favorite. But it is still OOF.
3- nice cropping, just not sure what he is looking at
4-k--this one is my favorite. I would like to see it a little sharper.
5-Again, I like how you used the 1/3 rule here. They seem a little dark however, I think your WB is a little off
6-love this picture too! Try adding alittle more contrast to this one and see what happens.

Over all good job!! I hope this is what you were looking for....

I just messed around with this picture... just another option...

[tania622]

thanks =)

[Tobiah]

they look slightly out of focus?

[tania622]

I did realize that, not sure what I'm doing wrong... =\

[trailrider]

I like them but as with the other comments - focus on focus!
#2 - over exposed by too much
#3 seems like the man was squinting, did you have him looking into the sun?
#6 too much sunburst, but i like the starburs thing it did.

[Tobiah]

what were your shutter speeds and focal lenght (mm) for the shots?

[sexyyoyi]

I am not a pro, but all of the photos looks a bit soft.

[tania622]

Ok I'm going to post some of the originals to see if they are OOF as well, maybe it's the processing I used. But then again I find them to be dark. If anyone doesn't mind i would appreciate their suggestions on editing them. Thank you.

1.http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m56/tania622/IMG_4579.jpg

2.http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m56/tania622/IMG_4596.jpg

3.http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m56/tania622/IMG_4616.jpg

4.http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m56/tania622/IMG_4635.jpg

[Lelasmama05]

Well the first couple are a little blown out by the harsh sun... and the other ones are a little dark. Reflectors are a beginners best friend ;) I'll take a stab at editing if you don't mind.

[Lelasmama05]

Ok well they aren't the best edits but just a few different crops and lighting adjustments. They are a beautiful couple :)

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll240/LelasMama/IMG_4596.jpg
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll240/LelasMama/IMG_4579.jpg
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll240/LelasMama/IMG2.jpg
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll240/LelasMama/IMG1.jpg
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll240/LelasMama/IMG_4635.jpg
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll240/LelasMama/IMG_4616.jpg

[tania622]

Thank you so much the edits look good. I had ordered a reflector but I didn't get it in time. Here's a couple more that I took that day.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2245/2477568862_8fa33bd97f_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/2476754807_d131e7a20d_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2400/2477562684_4a38153039_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2041/2477554262_8259333f56_b.jpg

[joeyCes]

I like some of the second series... The last one with the Vignette is nice too!

Good work...

Joey