What do you think of my photography?

Question

Give your honest opnion and criticism.
Heres my freewebs:
http://www.freewebs.com/leighleighphotography/index.htm
You can sign my guestbook to leave me comments, give feedback, give me constructive criticism, or just your opinioin on everything.
Thank you

Answer 1

Very pretty,and thoughtful works of Art.

Answer 2

How you present your work is often as important as what you present. The use of close-up on flowers and "small nature" is good.
But try some other techniques, like using the rule of thirds. The idea is that you divide your frame into three equal portions both vertically and horizontally (a tic-tac-toe pattern over your image) and the focal point of the image should be at one of the four cross points to give a particular emphasis. Your moon image is a pretty good example of this. By being toward the bottom right corner, it gives the impression of a setting moon. It is also nicely balanced by the dark tree on the left. The balance could have been slightly better if the moon had been just slightly higher in the frame.

Look for some composition books (all art types, even sculpture) and definitely check out "The Art of Seeing" from the Kodak Workshop Series. If you have a large book store close by, they should have it or be able to get it for you.

Looking good so far, but a true artist is never completely satisfied with their work and always willing to improve.

Answer 3

Isn't photography fun?!!

In general, I enjoyed looking at your work, thank you for sharing. Many seemed slightly out of focus. (The mantis was the most out of focus, but several others seemed soft) That could also be from the uploading process, the original file may be sharp. Or it can be from camera shake. It is hard to hold a macro still without a tripod.

I think you are being held back by your equipment. Also, most digital images can profit from some post processing. Adobe Photoshop Elements is a great program, affordable, and gives you much of the same capabilities as the full version.

Also check your library or bookstore for beginning photography books. Understanding Exposure, by Bryan Peterson, is a great book on, hmmmm, understanding exposure? :-) Kodak had an older book that is pretty helpful as well, even though it is geared for film, composition and exposure are the same today as they were 40 years ago.

Just keep on practicing and shoot what you like. This hobby is good for a lifetime!

Answer 4

Loved the pictures!!! I do some photography of my own, and your pictures are much better than mine were at your age! I even have a couple pics similar to yours.
I have a pic of a grasshopper on a flower. At the time I took it, it was one of my best pictures. I agree with one of the other people who said that you should start to "broaden your horizons", if you will, and look for other subjects.You're starting to get a pretty good handle on the nature thing, so challenge yourself to try some other subjects, like city scapes. For instance...architecture or sculptures. Look for interesting lines, shapes and shadows. I don't know if this book will be available in your local library or not...but try to find a book called "Secrets of Studio Still Life Photography by Gary Perweiler.
You may not be doing the kind of photos he does for a while yet, but this book might help you learn how to look at the subjects you're photographing from a different perspective. I LOVE this book!!! Anyway...You're going to make an excellent photographer...as a professional or a hobbyist. Keep up the good work...I look forward to seeing some more beautiful photos from you!!!

Answer 5

Do you not post your photographs on a photo-sharing-critique site?
If you want honest opinion, share your images with other enthusiasts, some professional, some ex-pro, some talented amateurs and some beginners.
The suggested sites such as Flickr, are BIG and your work will be lost amongst the melee.
There are other sites, where the membership is small and any postings WILL be noticed and WILL receive comment, every time.
Try this:

Go to:

http://lenz-frienz.freehostia.com

Near the top left of the screen, under the logo, you will see

Lenz-Frienz@YahooGroups

Click on that and it will invite you to join.

Enter a screen name and use the password 'moveon'

You can change this password to suit yourself later.

Still, that should get you started?

Any probs, contact me direct. My e-mail address is here.

Answer 6

I'd say you have a good eye, but you are limited by your equipment at present. The images are a strange combination of muted and oversaturated at the same time. Sort of soft focus with bright colors. There's nothing wrong with bright colors if they have adequate contrast from the other bright colors in the image. This is very subjective and that's just my opinion. I do think you have a good eye.

Perhaps you should not poo-poo the film camera and use it more. Of course, then you'll likely be stuck with whatever your local mini-lab wants to cram down your throat...

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Some pictures are good, and some I think need to be more creative.
Practice makes perfect.

For ideas of better angles, lighting and such I think flickr would be a great place to get inspired.

Answer 9

Too bad the mantis wasn't in focus otherwise you've got a great eye. Your garden and nature stuff are pretty good!

Answer 10

If I were you I would use FLICKR. It's a great site (free OR paid) and people critique and compliment you photos, and give you great tips on how to improve. Check it out, www.flickr.com