Remove the copyright from the center of what you are photographing. Look at the photos that are posted on this site. Take note of the high caliber of photography demonstrated on this site. Then take note of where ( If any) Copyright protection is placed on the photographs. You will not find them centered on the object you are wanting critiqued I can assure you.
Move it to the Bottom or Top in a corner and that should suffice.
Next: Please number your photos as it is easier for the person critiquing your picture if they have a number associated with it for commenting.
Sorry everyone -- my Zenfolio automatically placed the copyrights and i didn't notice.....
I know most people have it at the top or bottom but I have to place them over the center of my shots because someone actually "borrowed" about eight of my images and used them in the production of a some flyers.
((there is nothing like picking a flyer off your car window and see your pictures)) -- I shoot sports 99% of the time....
Now that the copyright is gone... can somone give me some feedback on the actual picture... or any advice...
#1 - It would be nice to have some catch-lights in the eyes to liven them up a bit. Maybe open up a window for more natural light, or use some off-camera flash. I personally prefer natural light, so would opt for open windows in daylight hours.
And also, I'd like to see both ears (instead of trimming them off with the crop.)
#2 - looks rather soft. and the BG a bit cluttered.
#3 - Get down on her eye-level; don't cut off the paw.
#4 - I like the DOF here. I think it might've been better as a horizontal shot... instead of cutting off right under the chin... also would show more dog instead of more BG covers.
#5 - To me, the neon color of the toy over-powers the rest of the shot. Focal point seems to be on the toy, too - instead of the dogs nose or eyes.
Don't mean to sound critical! Just offering suggestions... Consider your lighting, mainly, and shoot another set of Duchess and let's see Round 2!
Good luck!
~ Carrol
Jan 20, 2008 at 11:16 AM
anthony whitmo Offline • • • • • • Upload & Sell: Off
I think Carrol has done an exceptional job critiquing your photos. I agree with everything said. As a pet owner I would also ad that these are cute captures and even more so if it's your dog. You've done a pretty good job - The one thing I'd ad is watch your depth of field - I think 4 would have been better with a little more. Watch cutting off the ears as you did in almost every photo.
What lens/camera were you using?
Last have fun and enjoy that energetic ball of fur - Have a round two photos session
#1 - It would be nice to have some catch-lights in the eyes to liven them up a bit. Maybe open up a window for more natural light, or use some off-camera flash. I personally prefer natural light, so would opt for open windows in daylight hours.
And also, I'd like to see both ears (instead of trimming them off with the crop.)
#2 - looks rather soft. and the BG a bit cluttered.
#3 - Get down on her eye-level; don't cut off the paw.
#4 - I like the DOF here. I think it might've been better as a horizontal shot... instead of cutting off right under the chin... also would show more dog instead of more BG covers.
#5 - To me, the neon color of the toy over-powers the rest of the shot. Focal point seems to be on the toy, too - instead of the dogs nose or eyes.
Don't mean to sound critical! Just offering suggestions... Consider your lighting, mainly, and shoot another set of Duchess and let's see Round 2!
Good luck!
~ Carrol...Show more →
Carrol,
Thank you for the feedback -- I will give it another go next weekend....
I agree I shouldn't have cropped her soo tight ... never noticed the picture... i guess I was just having too much fun with her...
anthony whitmo wrote:
I think Carrol has done an exceptional job critiquing your photos. I agree with everything said. As a pet owner I would also ad that these are cute captures and even more so if it's your dog. You've done a pretty good job - The one thing I'd ad is watch your depth of field - I think 4 would have been better with a little more. Watch cutting off the ears as you did in almost every photo.
What lens/camera were you using?
Last have fun and enjoy that energetic ball of fur - Have a round two photos session
scejas wrote:
I was using a Canon 40D, with a Canon 24-70mm F2.8L
Thanks... it was at night in the bedroom and I didn't want to flash her too much cause she gets distracted...
I thought perhaps you had taken these at night. Try taking the next set during the day with curtains/blinds open... You'll get some wonderful natural lighting, which will add a lot to the look of your photos. In addition, you'll be able to use a faster shutter speed - which makes it easier to capture animals without blur.
We'll look forward to more shots!
Regards,
Carrol
It really depends on the shot itself. No formulas there.
That will have to be your call as you view the images you've captured.
There are different reasons to choose B&W over color (and visa-versa.)
One example, though, would be the last image with the bright dog toy... a B&W conversion would take away the visual dominance of the toy.
