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Seven 04-25-2010 01:31 PM

Some snap shots of the M3, feel free to leave feedback/constructive criticism...
 
Ok I did manage to take like 20 quick pics before I got rained on (keep in mind it was overcast outside), I tossed the ones I didn't like and I have these, which some of I don't like but I want feedback on why I shouldn't/or perhaps should like them. No processing done and I will have a couple of questions about it...

Underexposed/too dark - Looks to be in good focus tho (focus was on the front corner of the car) - Lights should be off I know - Could pshop brighten this up a bit?
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...e/DSC_0001.jpg

Focus looks ok to me, however the car shouldn't take up the ENTIRE field of view should it?
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...DSC_0008-2.jpg

Looks like focus might be a little more towards the ground right in front of the car and not the car - tell me what you think. However I think the lighting works ok
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...DSC_0009-2.jpg

Same stuff - moved up a little on focus - think this photo better or worse than the last?
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...DSC_0011-1.jpg

I think this is probably the best shot of the set, I like the composition, the lighting and the focus... what do you think?
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...e/DSC_0012.jpg

This is when I started playing with fstops and such... I like how the texture gets richer but I think its a little too dark - photoshop could help this right?

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...DSC_0014-2.jpg

Same idea but close to the car...
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...e/DSC_0019.jpg

Not in focus, I don't think I could get far enough back in the seat to do it properly...

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...e/DSC_0038.jpg

TROLL 04-25-2010 01:43 PM

The photos look pretty nice.
If you're really looking to learn photography you should start with the basics and make sure you understand them completely... how to use them, when, and why. There's a sticky in this section with some of that info to get you started and you can ask any questions you have.

JerseyKid 04-25-2010 03:30 PM

Those are some good shots for learning ... Photoshop would be able to help definitely. Highlights,curves and shadows would take care of that.

djb5118 04-25-2010 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyKid (Post 1712686)
Those are some good shots for learning ... Photoshop would be able to help definitely. Highlights,curves and shadows would take care of that.

but don't rely on photoshop to save a photo

namdoogwerdna 04-26-2010 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djb5118 (Post 1712745)
but don't rely on photoshop to save a photo

x100000000

Seven 04-27-2010 05:46 PM

wasn't planning on it... but I don't want to NEVER post-process either ya know?

TROLL 04-27-2010 05:50 PM

You should absolutely plan on editing your photos, however you want to take the absolute best photo you can in the camera first. Too many people these days rely on heavy editing to 'fix' mediocre photos, and its essentially polishing a turd.
So, to come full circle... read that manual, read up on the basics of photography and practice what you're learning over and over and over so you can improve. Its not the camera that makes the photos, its the photographer :).

delphinE30 05-05-2010 06:59 PM

i really like those pics. see no a days everyone goes eh ill edit that out.... you couldnt do that back in the day so to make pics look good with out editing is awesome, and not easy to do.


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