xravexboix Member 42 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2006 More info | Apr 11, 2014 13:37 | #1 Thoughts? I started by doing static automatic photography. In that respect, it was usually about obtaining the right DOF and bokeh. Composition took a back seat and artistic expression was non-existent. To be clear, in no way am I saying was taking technically perfect shots, but that was my goal-- haha. Now, I'm on my third Canon body and moved on to people and capturing the moment. It's much more fun. Thank you Current Bodies: Canon 6D, Canon 50D
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Apr 11, 2014 13:47 | #2 Both great shots!!! ---------------
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Apr 11, 2014 13:54 | #3 theantiquetiger wrote in post #16826670 ![]() Both great shots!!! Like my saying, "Just because everyone eats McDonald's, doesn't make it gourmet, shoot what you like!" I know you said you are trying to getting away from "the perfect" image", but still keep it in mind. #2 has a couple things that bother me, his dead center frame position, cropped off foot, and tilt of the pole. #1 is amazing, don't change a thing. (BTW, is that Brenda Song in #1?) Thank you Current Bodies: Canon 6D, Canon 50D
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Apr 11, 2014 16:38 | #4 Will disagree with you in that the entire left side of the image can be cropped and her face is dead center (same complaint you had about #2 Light L16: http://lightRumors.co
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thedcmule2 Goldmember 1,125 posts Likes: 3 Joined Nov 2011 More info | Apr 11, 2014 17:12 | #5 Detaching yourself from taking technically perfect shots is a bad idea. In these two examples they didn't help you at all, you are still left with very dull, static images where the subjects are dead center and the balance is off. So if your goal was to be artistic and have stronger composition, I can't say you achieved this.
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Apr 11, 2014 19:05 | #6 planet5D wrote in post #16827000 ![]() Will disagree with you in that the entire left side of the image can be cropped and her face is dead center (same complaint you had about #2 ![]() I actually only crop photos if they need to be sized to fit something. If I were to crop it, should I stick to a specific aspect ratio or freely crop to whatever may look best ? Current Bodies: Canon 6D, Canon 50D
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Apr 11, 2014 19:09 | #7 thedcmule2 wrote in post #16827063 ![]() Detaching yourself from taking technically perfect shots is a bad idea. In these two examples they didn't help you at all, you are still left with very dull, static images where the subjects are dead center and the balance is off. So if your goal was to be artistic and have stronger composition, I can't say you achieved this. What you should be aiming for is technically perfect AND well composed shots. With practice the technicalities become second-hand and you can focus on composition. You should not sacrifice one for the other. I meant in context of redoing shoots until I get the desired outcome. The BW was a somewhat staged photo but he wanted to pose in the Osaka smoker squat instead. I can see where the composition goes wrong in that one. In the color photo, how would you crop it to give it more life? Current Bodies: Canon 6D, Canon 50D
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thedcmule2 Goldmember 1,125 posts Likes: 3 Joined Nov 2011 More info | Apr 11, 2014 19:40 | #8 I would not have cropped it at all, but if I was forced to use that angle with the model staring in that exact direction (im assuming shes looking at a mirror), I would recompose and position her on the left hand side of the frame and give her eyes space to look into, and I would also angle the camera down so there isn't so much space above her head (it's almost 1/3 of the photo worth of negative space).
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Apr 11, 2014 20:32 | #9 thedcmule2 wrote in post #16827285 ![]() I would not have cropped it at all, but if I was forced to use that angle with the model staring in that exact direction (im assuming shes looking at a mirror), I would recompose and position her on the left hand side of the frame and give her eyes space to look into, and I would also angle the camera down so there isn't so much space above her head (it's almost 1/3 of the photo worth of negative space). By doing this, you remove the distracting black blob on the bottom left corner along with the slit of window at the edge that's not helping the picture at all. It also lets us see more of the store inside, perhaps more sneakers, clothes and skate decks. Then, we'll know exactly where she is, and we can see more of the environment shes in. Photography is the art of limitation, remove what isn't useful and add what detail is. Ask yourself if that entire left hand side of the photo is helping at all. That is how you step away from only focusing on technicalities and start focusing on creating strong moods in your work. Good luck. Got it. I'll take note as I have a shoot on Sunday and keep these things in mind. My mind is still locked in a virtual point and shoot cycle as that was all "event coverage" photography in relations to cars was for me. Have to shift gears when photographing people-- Thank you. Current Bodies: Canon 6D, Canon 50D
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Apr 11, 2014 22:28 | #10 planet5D wrote in post #16827000 ![]() Will disagree with you in that the entire left side of the image can be cropped and her face is dead center (same complaint you had about #2 ![]() You and your rule of thirds! I feel the image works very well with her in the center because of all the stuff in the BG. It works in this image. Actually, in the second image, his face falls right on the cross hairs of the RoT's, but it still doesn't work. RoT's is a very good rule to follow when starting out, keeping your images well composed, but the rule is not set in stone. ---------------
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Apr 12, 2014 07:51 | #11 theantiquetiger wrote in post #16827560 ![]() You and your rule of thirds! I feel the image works very well with her in the center because of all the stuff in the BG. It works in this image. Actually, in the second image, his face falls right on the cross hairs of the RoT's, but it still doesn't work. RoT's is a very good rule to follow when starting out, keeping your images well composed, but the rule is not set in stone. I agree that the rule should not be set in stone - but the vast majority of the time it works and it works for pros as well as those starting out. Light L16: http://lightRumors.co
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Apr 12, 2014 07:52 | #12 thedcmule2 wrote in post #16827063 ![]() Detaching yourself from taking technically perfect shots is a bad idea. In these two examples they didn't help you at all, you are still left with very dull, static images where the subjects are dead center and the balance is off. So if your goal was to be artistic and have stronger composition, I can't say you achieved this. What you should be aiming for is technically perfect AND well composed shots. With practice the technicalities become second-hand and you can focus on composition. You should not sacrifice one for the other. AMEN! Light L16: http://lightRumors.co
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breal101 Goldmember 2,724 posts Likes: 10 Joined Aug 2006 More info | Apr 12, 2014 10:24 | #14 thedcmule2 wrote in post #16827063 ![]() Detaching yourself from taking technically perfect shots is a bad idea. In these two examples they didn't help you at all, you are still left with very dull, static images where the subjects are dead center and the balance is off. So if your goal was to be artistic and have stronger composition, I can't say you achieved this. What you should be aiming for is technically perfect AND well composed shots. With practice the technicalities become second-hand and you can focus on composition. You should not sacrifice one for the other. I couldn't disagree more. You would tell Earnst Haas to shoot at a faster shutter speed so the bullfighter pictures showed no motion blur? Then they would be just another pic of a bullfighter. "Try to go out empty and let your images fill you up." Jay Maisel
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thedcmule2 Goldmember 1,125 posts Likes: 3 Joined Nov 2011 More info | Apr 12, 2014 10:48 | #15 breal101 wrote in post #16828297 ![]() I couldn't disagree more. You would tell Earnst Haas to shoot at a faster shutter speed so the bullfighter pictures showed no motion blur? Then they would be just another pic of a bullfighter. Shutter speed is a completely personal and creative choice. Did I ever say no motion blur was technically correct thing to do? NOPE! You are disagreeing with something I never even said or implied. breal101 wrote in post #16828297 ![]() something different. Not really. Let's stop sugar coating it.
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