shots from sydney

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

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

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].

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

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.

Tareq wrote in post #6282520
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

mirag76 wrote in post #6289282
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
Thank you very much

mirag76 wrote in post #6289265
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

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