CC my try at "still life"

AHoskins · 16th of March 2007 (Fri)

I shot this yesterday after my son just tossed in in the hallway. I am very new to the camera and lense and have lots to read still. Can you give me any comments on things to do or not do? Background to distracting? I still am exploring which "type" of photography I want to mostly do. But I do like photographing items that don't move

First is the original and second is the edit.

Large size of original

Large size of B&W

Thanks for any comments. I know its not the most interesting picture nor the most interesting subject.

Attic · 16th of March 2007 (Fri)

Nice try but I think the background is a little busy.

CanonCam · 16th of March 2007 (Fri)

The background needs your little one walking away from the shoe as if he just tossed it and walked away (which it sounds like he did)

led hed · 16th of March 2007 (Fri)

light metering is based on the bright areas behind, which is why the shoe is dark. maybe try partial metering to bring out the shoe some more without blowing the background.

ya, the kid walking away would tell the story clearer.

AHoskins · 16th of March 2007 (Fri)

Thanks for the comments. I love the idea of him walking away. I may have to try to set that up

ghosh · 16th of March 2007 (Fri)

Nice image. I think if the shoe was at a third or golden angle it would have been better.

Denovo · 21st of March 2007 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghosh

Nice image. I think if the shoe was at a third or golden angle it would have been better.

I get the "at a third" but would you do us the favor of explaining "golden angle" in laymens terms?

16th of March 2007 (Fri)	#2
Attic Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portsmouth UK Posts: 5,242	Re: CC my try at "still life" Nice try but I think the background is a little busy. __________________ Alby Canon EoS 1D Mklll, MP-e65, MT-24EX and a desire to photograph.------- GearList http://www.flickr.com/photos/alby_oakshott/ http://www.insectphotography.co.uk

16th of March 2007 (Fri)	#3
CanonCam Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 160 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: CC my try at "still life" The background needs your little one walking away from the shoe as if he just tossed it and walked away (which it sounds like he did) __________________ Canon 20D, 24-70mmL, 17-85mm IS, 70-300mm IS, 50mm 1.8, 580EX

16th of March 2007 (Fri)	#4
led hed Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apsley, On. CAN. Posts: 1,921 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: CC my try at "still life" light metering is based on the bright areas behind, which is why the shoe is dark. maybe try partial metering to bring out the shoe some more without blowing the background. ya, the kid walking away would tell the story clearer. __________________ Rob - "a photographer is a painter, in a hurry!" Canon 7D ~ Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS MKII ~ Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS ~ Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II ~ Canon 430EX ~ Canon 580EXII ~ Canon EF 2.0X III Telephoto Extender ~ Canon SX230 HS

16th of March 2007 (Fri)	#5
AHoskins Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 26 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: CC my try at "still life" Thanks for the comments. I love the idea of him walking away. I may have to try to set that up __________________ Canon Rebel XTi / 430EX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 \| 50mm f/1.8 \| 70-200mm f/4L Alan

16th of March 2007 (Fri)	#6
ghosh Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 874 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: CC my try at "still life" Nice image. I think if the shoe was at a third or golden angle it would have been better. __________________ #include <iostream> int main() { std::cout << "POTN is the best." << std::endl; return 0; }

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