Hi, this is my first upload. It's nearing the 2year anniversary of my first DSLR (canon 1100), and I've been doing mostly personal photography (don't confuse that with camwhoring, I don't approve of that). I've never had the opinion of anyone other than friends and family, and would like to expand my audience slightly now.
This is one of my favourite recent shots, taking when I was cycling with my friend in Exeter (I study in the UK, born and bred SGean though). I do very minimal post-processing (just with canon DPP, and maybe the odd HDR. I like to keep things natural). I understand this is not the perfect shot, nor the best, but I'm choosing this to upload because it is quite high on my favourite's list.
1. in what area is critique to be sought?
I would like some tips or advice on post-processing. I'm also wondering if I should upgrade my body (I'm using canon 17-55 f2.8, big disparity, i know) because i've been thinking about it, but not sure if the investment is worth it (since I don't really make a living out of photography, nor am I making a living at this point in time)
2. what one hopes to achieve with the piece of work?
I want to expand my audience slightly, and get a wider scope of public opinions
3. under what circumstance is the picture taken? (physical conditions/emotions)
I've been chasing sunsets and trying to find old and new situations to shoot during the golden hour. Admittedly, my timing has been pretty off, plus UK weather isn't exactly sunshine and daisies
4. what the critique seeker personally thinks of the picture
apart from my prose up there, I actually think the trail lights are a little messy (it was a traffic jam, hard to get a nice car flow), and I'm a bit uncertain about the flares and light glimmer shapes (not sure what the proper name is).
This is one of my favourite recent shots, taking when I was cycling with my friend in Exeter (I study in the UK, born and bred SGean though). I do very minimal post-processing (just with canon DPP, and maybe the odd HDR. I like to keep things natural). I understand this is not the perfect shot, nor the best, but I'm choosing this to upload because it is quite high on my favourite's list.
1. in what area is critique to be sought?
I would like some tips or advice on post-processing. I'm also wondering if I should upgrade my body (I'm using canon 17-55 f2.8, big disparity, i know) because i've been thinking about it, but not sure if the investment is worth it (since I don't really make a living out of photography, nor am I making a living at this point in time)
2. what one hopes to achieve with the piece of work?
I want to expand my audience slightly, and get a wider scope of public opinions
3. under what circumstance is the picture taken? (physical conditions/emotions)
I've been chasing sunsets and trying to find old and new situations to shoot during the golden hour. Admittedly, my timing has been pretty off, plus UK weather isn't exactly sunshine and daisies
4. what the critique seeker personally thinks of the picture
apart from my prose up there, I actually think the trail lights are a little messy (it was a traffic jam, hard to get a nice car flow), and I'm a bit uncertain about the flares and light glimmer shapes (not sure what the proper name is).