Pic taken at MS

gubble80 · 16th December 2007

Wanted to try my new 400d which i bought 2 weeks ago but was unlucky that it rained today.. Was stuck at marina square and only took a few shots.. This is one of them, un-processed.. Can experts pls give comments and critics for me to improve, thanks..

flipfreak · 16th December 2007

what is the subject of your picture?

gubble80 · 16th December 2007

Originally Posted by flipfreak

what is the subject of your picture?

The rain.. water flowing down from the roof..

peapilot · 16th December 2007

You're on the right track.

Now go closer.

What is it about the rain flowing down? Are you drawn to the movement of the rain? Are you drawn to the water droplets? Is there anything about the roof that strikes you?

If it's the rain that's your subject what is taking away from it? Do you need to show the windows at the side? Do you need to show the sidewalk?

flipfreak · 16th December 2007

Originally Posted by gubble80

The rain.. water flowing down from the roof..

there are too many distractions then. u shld have gone in closer. watch out for the skies. its blown.

gubble80 · 16th December 2007

Thank u guys for the advise.. Yes im drawn to the movement of the water from the roof downwards. I wanted to go closer but water was splashing as the rain was heavy and i was afraid that my precious 1st dslr would get wet.. Also tried taking in normal exposure and the result seem a bit dull thus i +1/3. Will try to minimise other distracting things.. Thanks again...

stjustin · 16th December 2007

Originally Posted by flipfreak

there are too many distractions then. u shld have gone in closer. watch out for the skies. its blown.

true.
also use a slower shutter to emphasize on the flow of the water

gubble80 · 16th December 2007

Originally Posted by stjustin

true.
also use a slower shutter to emphasize on the flow of the water

Agreed.. but didnt have a tripod at that time.. will try again with tripod..

flipfreak · 16th December 2007

Originally Posted by gubble80

Thank u guys for the advise.. Yes im drawn to the movement of the water from the roof downwards. I wanted to go closer but water was splashing as the rain was heavy and i was afraid that my precious 1st dslr would get wet.. Also tried taking in normal exposure and the result seem a bit dull thus i +1/3. Will try to minimise other distracting things.. Thanks again...

crop the pic then if u cannot get closer.

16th December 2007	#1
gubble80 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sembawang Posts: 155	Pic taken at MS Wanted to try my new 400d which i bought 2 weeks ago but was unlucky that it rained today.. Was stuck at marina square and only took a few shots.. This is one of them, un-processed.. Can experts pls give comments and critics for me to improve, thanks..

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16th December 2007	#6
gubble80 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sembawang Posts: 155	Re: Pic taken at MS Thank u guys for the advise.. Yes im drawn to the movement of the water from the roof downwards. I wanted to go closer but water was splashing as the rain was heavy and i was afraid that my precious 1st dslr would get wet.. Also tried taking in normal exposure and the result seem a bit dull thus i +1/3. Will try to minimise other distracting things.. Thanks again...