First foray into photography

Indi.Lens · 2nd May 2005

http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/501...uilin_Lake.JPG
http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/501...eflections.JPG

Hi all,
A newbie to photogaphy and ClubSnap here. tried taking these pics and the pics in the links above. Used the Av mode for the first time. Please bear with the quality and send in your advice for improvements. Thanks in advance. Cheers!!

espn · 2nd May 2005

Dude, first image is out of focus...

The 2nd image for lanscapes, do be careful of the horizon, normally we always tilt it, just be careful!

I admire the beauty of the landscapes you're surrounded with, should give you a peace of mind whenever tired or need a break from work

Indi.Lens · 2nd May 2005

Originally Posted by espn

Dude, first image is out of focus...

The 2nd image for lanscapes, do be careful of the horizon, normally we always tilt it, just be careful!

I admire the beauty of the landscapes you're surrounded with, should give you a peace of mind whenever tired or need a break from work

Thanks espn!! any further advice on how to be careful of the horizon? Cheers.

espn · 2nd May 2005

Originally Posted by Indi.Lens

Thanks espn!! any further advice on how to be careful of the horizon? Cheers.

Look through your view finder/LCD, look for the horizon make sure it's straight and parallel to your top/bottom LCD sides

ndroo · 2nd May 2005

Originally Posted by Indi.Lens

Thanks espn!! any further advice on how to be careful of the horizon? Cheers.

It's tilted, dude

marcwang · 2nd May 2005

Welcome to the world of photography! Rather than commenting on your images, I could give a couple of pointers. I am merely an amateur, so bear with me...

1) First off, the basic requisite is that photos have to be sharp, unless blurness is part of the artistic idea that you are trying to impose on the image. Your pictures seem to be soft, and blurry due to camera shake. A good support (i.e. tripod, bracing on a chair or rock) will eliminate this issue in low light where the shutter opens for a longer period. In bright light, camera shake wouldnt be an issue.

2) The colours seem a bit unattractive. There are a couple of ways to get punchy , vivid results.... mostly to do with the time of the day you capture the shot. Evening shots when the sun is low and orangey gives decent results. Play around with your white balance also.

3) Artistic Merit - Composition, Subject, Exposure all contribute to the artistic value of the photo. This is the most difficult aspect of photography that decides if your photograph is good, or not. A good way to get the hang of it, is to view how others have captured their beautiful scenes. Flip magazines, books, etc etc.

This is my brief note to you. Cheers mate. And have fun.

Indi.Lens · 2nd May 2005

Thanks marcwang! shall read through more. Thank you all for your comments!! espn- i shall note the horizon every time i shoot henceforth. Cheers!

GriGri · 3rd May 2005

problem with the links?

Indi.Lens · 4th May 2005

Originally Posted by GriGri

problem with the links?

Hi GriGri! sorry, appears there was a problem. here are the links:

http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/500...uilin_Lake.JPG
http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/500...eflections.JPG

Please advice for improvements.
Thanks and Cheers!

Indi.Lens · 4th May 2005

Hi GriGri!
the other two links which fellow ClubSnappers sent their opinions previously on:
http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/500/Reflections.JPG
http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/500...ilin_gorge.JPG

cheers!

2nd May 2005	#1
Indi.Lens Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 57	First foray into photography http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/501...uilin_Lake.JPG http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/501...eflections.JPG Hi all, A newbie to photogaphy and ClubSnap here. tried taking these pics and the pics in the links above. Used the Av mode for the first time. Please bear with the quality and send in your advice for improvements. Thanks in advance. Cheers!!

2nd May 2005	#6
marcwang Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Singapore Posts: 1,023	Welcome to the world of photography! Rather than commenting on your images, I could give a couple of pointers. I am merely an amateur, so bear with me... 1) First off, the basic requisite is that photos have to be sharp, unless blurness is part of the artistic idea that you are trying to impose on the image. Your pictures seem to be soft, and blurry due to camera shake. A good support (i.e. tripod, bracing on a chair or rock) will eliminate this issue in low light where the shutter opens for a longer period. In bright light, camera shake wouldnt be an issue. 2) The colours seem a bit unattractive. There are a couple of ways to get punchy , vivid results.... mostly to do with the time of the day you capture the shot. Evening shots when the sun is low and orangey gives decent results. Play around with your white balance also. 3) Artistic Merit - Composition, Subject, Exposure all contribute to the artistic value of the photo. This is the most difficult aspect of photography that decides if your photograph is good, or not. A good way to get the hang of it, is to view how others have captured their beautiful scenes. Flip magazines, books, etc etc. This is my brief note to you. Cheers mate. And have fun. __________________ Marc Wang Photography

3rd May 2005	#8
GriGri Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NTU Posts: 1,923	problem with the links? __________________ SPH featured Gaffering Service

2nd May 2005	#2
espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	Dude, first image is out of focus... The 2nd image for lanscapes, do be careful of the horizon, normally we always tilt it, just be careful! I admire the beauty of the landscapes you're surrounded with, should give you a peace of mind whenever tired or need a break from work

4th May 2005	#10
Indi.Lens Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 57	Hi GriGri! the other two links which fellow ClubSnappers sent their opinions previously on: http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/500/Reflections.JPG http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/500...ilin_gorge.JPG cheers!