I like the top 2 better than the bottom one. The boy on the fence is outstanding in my opinion.Bottom one looks more like a record shot of a place than a composition.The sun coming through the clouds is washing out that area.Perhaps if you explain why you took it and what you were trying to achieve might help. As a beginner you are on your way. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Geoff for your feedback the kid on the fence is me its a self portrait I took of myself.
the third one is on an island it was a cold windy day but the sun was shining nice and bright when it went in and out of the clouds so I wanted to capture that.
Thanks Jeremy. I presume the top one is you also? Thanks for the explanation about the 3rd one. I suspected it had meaning to you beyond just the visual. As for your self portrait that is brilliant. It would make an excellent book cover eg. when you are looking back on your life in some times hence it could be titled "My Photographic Journey" or just "My life and other thoughts".Good to see you making use of your Dad's pentax Kx. I have one of these and also my dad's original film pentax Kx. My dad was my inspiration in photography.
Thanks Geoff. the top one is not me but a random photographer. When he walked in to my frame at first I was annoyed but then I used him to my advantage.
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I agree with Geoff. The second one is fantastic. Love the subject on the fence, really catching image. Well done.
I'll be as honest, but kind, as possible. Keep in mind these are just opinions, so take them as advice, rather than rules and facts.
For the first one: There's a little too much sky for me. This seems to be a preference thing, and I've done it as well, in the past. However, as I've grown as a photographer, I've learned the skies are a nice addition to enhance a photo, but don't usually make for an interesting subject themselves. For a good balance, I've found almost any photo where the sky takes up 50% of the frame or more, uninterrupted. it's too much sky. Of course, if you're photographing a storm or something, then it's acceptable.
The colours seem a little too vivid for me and you've got some strange purple hazing on the mountains.
Finally, to be honest, this composition and landscape isn't particularly interesting, at least not from this particular focal length. You've got some nice mountains, but they are too far to be the subject, and in front of those is a line of trees. I like the addition of the photographer, he adds to the photo for sure.
For the second one: This is definitely the strongest one but I'm still on the fence about it... pun intended. The composition and lighting is very nice. Part of me likes that the background is blurry, but part of me wants it in focus... so I could go either way on that. Overall, it's OK, but there isn't really a "wow" factor. Perhaps different conditions might add to it, but I can't quite put my finger on what's missing.
For the third one: There's not really much to this image. You can probably delete this one and not lose any sleep over it.
I hope that helps. Remember, these were mostly just my opinions, so if you get some different advice that fits your style better, go with that!
I like the top 2 better than the bottom one. The boy on the fence is outstanding in my opinion.Bottom one looks more like a record shot of a place than a composition.The sun coming through the clouds is washing out that area.Perhaps if you explain why you took it and what you were trying to achieve might help. As a beginner you are on your way. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Geoff for your feedback the kid on the fence is me its a self portrait I took of myself.
the third one is on an island it was a cold windy day but the sun was shining nice and bright when it went in and out of the clouds so I wanted to capture that.
Thanks Jeremy. I presume the top one is you also? Thanks for the explanation about the 3rd one. I suspected it had meaning to you beyond just the visual. As for your self portrait that is brilliant. It would make an excellent book cover eg. when you are looking back on your life in some times hence it could be titled "My Photographic Journey" or just "My life and other thoughts".Good to see you making use of your Dad's pentax Kx. I have one of these and also my dad's original film pentax Kx. My dad was my inspiration in photography.
Thanks Geoff. the top one is not me but a random photographer. When he walked in to my frame at first I was annoyed but then I used him to my advantage.
I agree with Geoff. The second one is fantastic. Love the subject on the fence, really catching image. Well done.
Welcome to the world of photography!
I'll be as honest, but kind, as possible. Keep in mind these are just opinions, so take them as advice, rather than rules and facts.
For the first one: There's a little too much sky for me. This seems to be a preference thing, and I've done it as well, in the past. However, as I've grown as a photographer, I've learned the skies are a nice addition to enhance a photo, but don't usually make for an interesting subject themselves. For a good balance, I've found almost any photo where the sky takes up 50% of the frame or more, uninterrupted. it's too much sky. Of course, if you're photographing a storm or something, then it's acceptable.
The colours seem a little too vivid for me and you've got some strange purple hazing on the mountains.
Finally, to be honest, this composition and landscape isn't particularly interesting, at least not from this particular focal length. You've got some nice mountains, but they are too far to be the subject, and in front of those is a line of trees. I like the addition of the photographer, he adds to the photo for sure.
For the second one: This is definitely the strongest one but I'm still on the fence about it... pun intended. The composition and lighting is very nice. Part of me likes that the background is blurry, but part of me wants it in focus... so I could go either way on that. Overall, it's OK, but there isn't really a "wow" factor. Perhaps different conditions might add to it, but I can't quite put my finger on what's missing.
For the third one: There's not really much to this image. You can probably delete this one and not lose any sleep over it.
I hope that helps. Remember, these were mostly just my opinions, so if you get some different advice that fits your style better, go with that!
Thanks Jordan for your advice I will revisit these photos again and try to improve.