Can You Look At My Pictures and Tell Me What You Think?

Question

Could someone please view my pictures and tell me what you think of them or what I can do better. I'm using a Digital Rebel and remember I'm only 15. http://stefanortega.photosite.com THANKS

Answer 1

more than half are great but some of the others look like you tried too hard and they are too composed.does that make sense.they are nice pictures,just too nice

Answer 2

In my opinion, your sunflower shot is probably the strongest, it has great texture and is the most unconventional. Some of the shots, like the lady bug and cranes are a little blurry, check your focus and shutter speed before shooting (focus on the most important part of the photo, such as the lady bug's head, and a minimum shutter speed for a sharp photo is generally 2x the focal length; eg. 50mm focal length = 1/100s shutter).

Some of the photos are also a little under-exposed (cat, coca-cola bottles, cranes). Are you using JPEG or RAW while shooting? If you're not using RAW you should seriously consider it, it's a little more complicated but definately produces better results. I assume the Rebel comes with the EOS Viewer Utility (or some software that will process RAW files); with RAW you can correct exposure, colour balance, and contrast with less destruction to the image than usually occurs in photo manipulation programs (like photoshop). It's the digital equivilant to film negatives and is 1000 times better than a JPEG. Take a read through the processing software's manual, and check out some sites like the ones below for tips on post processing and other general photo tips.

You have lots of potential to shoot at a professional level, and it's great work for someone 15 years old; if you're interested in going further, start researching and educate yourself about design and lighting. Lighting knowledge is especially key; it's probably the most important information a photographer can learn because it's usually what makes a photographer stand out of the crowd.

Be creative, experiment, take risks, and always challenge yourself.

Answer 3

I think that for 15 you have some really good ideas for photos. Your nature shots, to me, were pretty good. Focus on technique. Your lady bug photo would have been awesome, if it had been sharper. The studio stuff, could benefit from some lighting work. Better light/white balance, different lighting techniques. The sunsets had some OK skys, but the silhouetted foregrounds,to me, lacked interest, and distracted from the overall photo. Try to bracket some sunset shots, with different exposures, and see which ones provide the best mix of sky, and at least some foreground detail.
You've gotten off to a really good start I think. You seem to have a "minds eye" for some really good photos. Keep at it, wear that Rebel out taking as many photos as your batteries allow. Try to duplicate better your minds eye view with what you produce with your camera.

Answer 4

Hey, those are nice. I think the ladybug one, though, would have been better if it wasn't so close up and centered. Try to put things to the side. I like the sunsets and the one with the figure looking at the word "Love" in the dictionary from the side view.

Answer 5

Ahh I miss Colorado so much. I love the 2nd nature shot, but I'm not sure if you meant to catch your shadow in there or not? It seems like the last shot (with the birds) doesn't have enough contrast. That bridge is really pretty :)

Answer 6

For a sensible and regular reaction to your photographs (and I haven't looked at them to be honest) go to www.les-plus-simples.com which is a small membership photo-critque site comprising friendly members from all nations.
See what is going on there. If you like the idea, post one photo a day and you WILL get expert responses from photographers. I guarantee it.

Answer 7

You have some interesting shots but I think you could do more in terms of composition. Try not to center objects so much and that will help.

Answer 8

visualize your targets and scenes from outside of the box. You have no limits and everything else has been done before. Take your landscape and create your photograph turning it into a masterpiece.

Answer 9

wow, pretty good pics dude. i think u have a eye for landscapes and the natural outdoors more than studio shots. but remember that is my own UNPROFESSIONAL opinion. also, i would love to keep viewing your pics (if at all possible). thank you...

Answer 10

I'm not a photographer but looking at your work it is very good.
You should approach magazines with some of your work.

good luck for the future.