shots from sydney

[mirag76]

using my canon 450D with the kit lens 18-55 is
not really that sharp any tips will be appreciated

http://i38.tinypic.com/10qyjon.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/doqde9.jpg

[siddr20]

1st shot - why is it shot at f22? It wont be sharp anywhere near f22.. Also note how the people are moving, so you would need a faster shutter speed if you dont want them blured.. eg) look at the legs.. motion blur there.. use a faster shutter speed if you can.. hmm
2nd shot - if you straighten it up it would be good shot.
Perhaps try it again.. Only way to get better :)

[Tareq]

I can't wait to visit Australia this year [November].
I will try to do some urban shots, Sydney and Melbourne are great cities there for that [nightshots also].

[Jaysee&Dali]

mirag76.

Definitely agree with siddr20 ...

You are in AV mode [that's good], dial it down to say f11 and check your shutter speed. You'll want something that will freeze the people walking in the foreground [say 1/125]. Adjust your ISO if required until you achieve this figure.

Focus between around a 1/3 to a 1/2 way into the scene and shoot!

Also, watch your composition too. The main point of interest in #1 to me are the buildings. Showing the dead space to the left isn't visually appealing.

#2 to me a nice shot but it could be more interesting to the viewer if perhaps it was a tighter crop or was taken from a more imaginative angle.

cheers
J&D

[mirag76]

thanks Jaysee&Dali and siddr20 for the tips i will try to practis more it really hard to get a time off rfom work these days but im off to my holidays(europe&middle east) soon :)and i will be using the camera more.

[mirag76]

I can't wait to visit Australia this year [November].
I will try to do some urban shots, Sydney and Melbourne are great cities there for that [nightshots also].
you are welcome in aus:)
you picked up the best time to visit, the weather will be great in november

[Tareq]

you are welcome in aus:)
you picked up the best time to visit, the weather will be great in november

Ah cool, great then, i can't wait to be there :D
Thank you very much :)

[siddr20]

thanks Jaysee&Dali and siddr20 for the tips i will try to practis more it really hard to get a time off rfom work these days but im off to my holidays(europe&middle east) soon :)and i will be using the camera more.

No worries mate :)

Im also going to europe, but end of year.. Cant wait :D

gdluck on your trip and best of luck with the photos!!