Yeah I would, For some reason any form of frame or border puts me off most images, Unless obviously its in a photo frame physically.
thoughts as a two-page diptych?
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work well together, i like it
[QUOTE=Stopper;45749382]They look a bit colorless to me. Like they were taken on an exceptionally overcast day, yet you can see the shadow from the sun.[/QUOTE]
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It was taken on an overcast day, with occasional sunlight. It was pretty bad lighting for it.
Every photo I take seems to be moderately soft. Do you guys think it's me, or the age of the lens/camera? Alot of websites seem to say that my lens was a very low rated one.
Camera: Nikon D100
Lens: Nikkor 24-50mm 3.3-4.5 (from 90s)
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I wouldn't say so much "soft" as "out of focus". Even bad lenses aren't that bad - it's probably an actual problem with either the lens or the camera.
[QUOTE=Stopper;45884769]I wouldn't say so much "soft" as "out of focus". Even bad lenses aren't that bad - it's probably an actual problem with either the lens or the camera.[/QUOTE]
Well if that's the case; I guess it's not surprising for a 12 year old camera, and my sensor supposedly dying might explain the banding that I encountered here [url=https://flic.kr/p/oYkj47][img]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3853/15077340532_4aa5c54b72.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/oYkj47]DSC_0526[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people/127300638@N08/]phonyphotography[/url], on Flickr
I just did a dead pixel test and it actually turned out clean. I guess that means the lens is probably defective/warping because of it's age. I was thinking about buying another lens soon anyway
it's a shit lens, but the low contrast and softness would serve it well in different situations where overall sharpness isn't critical. lots of people aim to replicate the organic looks of old glass - so the lens is okay, but are you really wanting a super sharp style?
try make your medium fit the equipment (not photos of model cars or trees, like go shoot landscapes at f/8) and see if it works better
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I'm just putting this here on what I can improve on here.
What I really like about this particular set is I set out to do, contrasting the blonde hair with the sky and her dress kind of mimicking the sky and show off some of the conditions of Fresno through these.
Some things that I dislike is I feel like I could have used the background a bit more. It might have been because I was shooting with a 50mm but I wanted to integrate her more with the whole environment, and I feel as though I had too narrow focal length. Like on the 3rd photo, I wish I had the hobo nest a bit more shown. Editing wise, I struggled not oversaturating the photos but still giving it that pop that it has now. Tbh, this set was a bit inspired from Trog and BlazeFresh.
And regarding directing models, does anyone have any tips? Do anyone of you think she kinda looked stiff? She did fairly well with my really vague directions. I realized during this I am shit at trying to convey what I want them to pose in.
[QUOTE=SimplePlanz69;45884864]Well if that's the case; I guess it's not surprising for a 12 year old camera, and my sensor supposedly dying might explain the banding that I encountered here [url=https://flic.kr/p/oYkj47][img]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3853/15077340532_4aa5c54b72.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/oYkj47]DSC_0526[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people/127300638@N08/]phonyphotography[/url], on Flickr
I just did a dead pixel test and it actually turned out clean. I guess that means the lens is probably defective/warping because of it's age. I was thinking about buying another lens soon anyway[/QUOTE]
the banding is common for the sensor, it's just old. when you push the shadows that's what happens. avoid this by shooting lower ISO's, and by overexposing and making the image darker in post. should clean up the image a bit
in terms of the lens performance, just stop it down more. older zooms require a bit of stopping down to match more modern lens performances.
[editline]3rd September 2014[/editline]
[QUOTE=Rammaster;45886410]I'm just putting this here on what I can improve on here.
What I really like about this particular set is I set out to do, contrasting the blonde hair with the sky and her dress kind of mimicking the sky and show off some of the conditions of Fresno through these.
Some things that I dislike is I feel like I could have used the background a bit more. It might have been because I was shooting with a 50mm but I wanted to integrate her more with the whole environment, and I feel as though I had too narrow focal length. Like on the 3rd photo, I wish I had the hobo nest a bit more shown. Editing wise, I struggled not oversaturating the photos but still giving it that pop that it has now. Tbh, this set was a bit inspired from Trog and BlazeFresh.
And regarding directing models, does anyone have any tips? Do anyone of you think she kinda looked stiff? She did fairly well with my really vague directions. I realized during this I am shit at trying to convey what I want them to pose in.[/QUOTE]
In terms of them all being rear facing, I think the set works well. I think the first and third work the best (third is quite an excellent photo, big props to you on it) in terms of the colors and gradient on the dress.
Using the background is a bit more difficult when using a longer lens, because it has a rather narrow angle of view. In terms of using the environment successfully, I think you were quite on track with the last photo there. When I use a longer length I try and get foreground elements in the picture, adds a bit of depth and more environment to it. Not always necessary, but a great technique to work with. In terms of cramped composition, I feel that the 4th seems to leave the most to be desired in terms of a wider length.
In terms of directing models, I've got no advice there haha. I'm very poor at directing people, and mostly just try and capture moments. I don't see any of them as being stiff, I think her posing works well given the type of shots. The more relaxed your models are the better, let their natural mannerisms guide the photos, don't necessarily try and conform them to an idea you have in your head.
Overall though I think you did quite a good job, and as a rear facing set the similarities work well. Perhaps in the future I would suggest one or two shots at different angles (more close up) to round the scene out, but in truth I think it's quite solid work. Nice job!
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In terms of them all being rear facing, I think the set works well. I think the first and third work the best (third is quite an excellent photo, big props to you on it) in terms of the colors and gradient on the dress.
Using the background is a bit more difficult when using a longer lens, because it has a rather narrow angle of view. In terms of using the environment successfully, I think you were quite on track with the last photo there. When I use a longer length I try and get foreground elements in the picture, adds a bit of depth and more environment to it. Not always necessary, but a great technique to work with. In terms of cramped composition, I feel that the 4th seems to leave the most to be desired in terms of a wider length.
In terms of directing models, I've got no advice there haha. I'm very poor at directing people, and mostly just try and capture moments. I don't see any of them as being stiff, I think her posing works well given the type of shots. The more relaxed your models are the better, let their natural mannerisms guide the photos, don't necessarily try and conform them to an idea you have in your head.
Overall though I think you did quite a good job, and as a rear facing set the similarities work well. Perhaps in the future I would suggest one or two shots at different angles (more close up) to round the scene out, but in truth I think it's quite solid work. Nice job![/QUOTE]
thanks, Trog, means a lot for me coming from you! I'm gonna try to develop this a bit more later down the road and show off more of Fresno and the drought but with a bit of fantastical/contrast flair. That's the idea in my head anyways.
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I never take portraits usually so a few pointers would be nice
Try not to shoot into the sun unless the sun is low in the sky, causes people to scrunch up their eyes + unflattering shadows
read up more on portrait lighting and such
For starters, make sure your photographs are level. Doesn't have to be perfect, I always try to make it look like the way I remember the scene. Other than that, check out some reading about composition? Google will be your friend here.
find other and more subjects to photograph, consume more varied photography and other art
sturdier thing to holda the camera might be useful 2
good thing: your use of hdr was subtle
bad thing: how does hdr add value to this image. would this image be interesting without hdr. is this image interesting to me and does it convey that to other people. does this image have a subject.
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those are questions for u
I'd like to get you're guys' critiques on the stuff I shot for the paper. I'm thinking of venturing further into photojournalism and I had one of the school photographer look at my stuff and all he said they were just "basic" and "uncreative" i guess but didn't really give me specifics or why they were.
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[QUOTE=Rammaster;46521582]"basic" and "uncreative"[/QUOTE]
sounds like he doesn't understand the concept of photojournalism
[QUOTE=Rammaster;46521582]i guess but didn't really give me specifics or why they were.[/QUOTE]
did you not ask why or for examples why he found them basic and uncreative?? you could go with people their first response as feedback or you could start a dialogue and get way more out of your feedback.
[QUOTE=Zeemlapje;46524254]did you not ask why or for examples why he found them basic and uncreative?? you could go with people their first response as feedback or you could start a dialogue and get way more out of your feedback.[/QUOTE]
I did and he just kept going back to it. I'll try again when I see him. But idk, what do you guys think I can improve on if I continue to shoot events/news stories?
[QUOTE=Rammaster;46524327]what do you guys think I can improve on if I continue to shoot events/news stories?[/QUOTE]
Study photographs of great photojournalists such as Robert Capa, Robert Frank and many more.
I just got my D5300 with a basic lens, here are some shots of mine that I developed in lightroom.
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What could I do better, framing, general photo tips, development, etc?
It does depend on what you're shooting for? Like, what sort of images do you want to make? Your processing looks pretty good, other than that the best tips I can give is shoot, look at other peoples work (work that inspires you thread/creative photog thread here are so good for this), shoot, watching stuff by john free helped me a lot and shoot.
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