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utrocket
16th of July 2005 (Sat), 10:32
Hello, this is my first post. These are some of my recent shots from my backyard, let me know what you think. I am trying to learn as much as I can, and I am only starting.
Taken with my SD100. I don't think they are too bad for a point and shoot.

http://mettler14.com/images/flowers1.jpg
ExposureTime : 1/500Sec
FNumber : F7.1
FocalLength : 5.41(mm)

http://mettler14.com/images/flowers2.jpg
ExposureTime : 1/200Sec
FNumber : F7.1
FocalLength : 5.41(mm)

http://mettler14.com/images/flowers3.jpg
ExposureTime : 1/320Sec
FNumber : F3.9
FocalLength : 10.81(mm)
johneric8
16th of July 2005 (Sat), 16:01
great shots!
Cobra351
16th of July 2005 (Sat), 17:45
I agree, very nice shots!
Welcome to the forum too, hope you enjoy your stay.
Spirit
16th of July 2005 (Sat), 17:46
I am a HUGE fan of color contrast. Though the composition bothers me a little in the top one (how the pedals are cut at the top, and the shadowing on the lower bit... Or the whole lower bit, itself), it's a lovely picture!
rssfhs
16th of July 2005 (Sat), 17:50
The light and colors on the top two are really something! As Spirit says though, the cropping is a bit too tight.
PhotosGuy
17th of July 2005 (Sun), 10:01
I like the 1st two, but the saturation is a bit high for me.
#3 doesn't work as the background overwhelms the blossom which is dark. In that situation, try this next time & see if it works for you.
Negative Lighting (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=70824)
utrocket
17th of July 2005 (Sun), 11:42
Thanks for the comments.

I agree with the composition, I picked that photo first because I liked the angle/perspective of the flower. I do have another of the same flower, how is this one's comp?
http://mettler14.com/images/flowers4.jpg

PhotosGuy: Thanks for that tip on the 3rd one, I'll have to try it some time. (That flower was actually in the shadow of my house, oops.)
The 4th photo I just posted here is straight from the camera, other than a small crop and resize.
Does the saturation still look too high for you? I am just curious because I applied Auto Levels to the first photos and wondered if that was it.
Spirit
17th of July 2005 (Sun), 13:55
MUCH better! So pretty.
PhotosGuy
17th of July 2005 (Sun), 19:25
It does seem high to me, but that's a personal preference. It is pretty! A lot of people are going for the Velvia look.
FYI, I really hate Auto anything! I think I get a more natural look when I tweak by hand. ;-)
utrocket
17th of July 2005 (Sun), 19:40
FYI, I really hate Auto anything! I think I get a more natural look when I tweak by hand. ;-)

Heh, I have noticed by skimming through the threads here. I have so much to learn :D
PhotosGuy
17th of July 2005 (Sun), 20:46
;):D
utrocket, what part of Ohio are you from?
utrocket
17th of July 2005 (Sun), 20:57
N.W. ....... I see you are in S.E. MI, so you can probably figure out where from my username.
PhotosGuy
17th of July 2005 (Sun), 21:29
:D:D NO clue here! Just wondered if you were close enough to be interested in this:

Michigan, Ohio, Sarnia, Ontario Race weekend. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=77166)