please rate this photo i took?

Question

i have a lot more, i'm just too lazy to post them up.
but here: http://ohboii.deviantart.com/art/palm-tree-69829562


thanksss. comments appreciated :D

i'm liking the comments so far. lol
i uploaded another one:
http://ohboii.deviantart.com/art/pretty-sunflowers-69830147

:D thanks guys!

lol. all this talk about resolution and composition?
i'm only 15. sheesh

well ok. thanks for the advice/criticism/support/etc. :]

Answer 1

The composition is really poor. The entire picture leans to the left side. Just a really simple pic with a palm tree and sky.

EDIT: The sunflower one is amazing. It's just beautiful.

Btw I think that just because you're 15 doesn't mean we should give softer criticism or you should lower your standards. Because as artists we should always strive for the best and take criticism to be integrated into improving our work. Criticism is very harsh at times, yet you'll have to listen to these people pick apart at everything you've done.

Answer 2

I like the sunflower pics composition. I think too many people get it stuck in their heads to "get the whole flower" in the image when all you need to do is suggest it and the viewer's brain will fill in the details that run out of frame. You end up sacrificing unneeded detail of the entire flower to get the texture of the seeds, a very good approach. One thing to keep in mind when doing anything artistic with sunflowers is that it'll instantly conjure up the series painted by VanGoh, so be careful when trodding that path. If you end up accidentally copying VVG, well, you'll look unintentionally silly.

The palm tree has a nice perspective, but it's pretty, i dunno, it's more of an assignment for art class rather than a composition. So it's a nice building block that'll get your mind thinking of the possibilities when shooting more dynamic subject matter. Maybe you'll see something that inspires you to capture an image, and you'll think of this perspective and the next thing you know, you're on your back inching across the dirt with your camera aimed skyward trying to get the unique shot. Retry the palm tree picture, but next time bracket your exposure and compare results. Faster shutter speed!

Answer 3

You asked for honesty, and though I am by far not even close to being considered an art critic, I will give you an honest answer.
To begin with, having the asterisk and name Michelle so close to the tree makes a very vague statement. The viewer is unclear as to whether you are naming the palm tree "Michelle" or if possibly this is how Michelle makes you feel, such as climbing high into the sky, above the clouds, seemingly defying gravity. As to the actual photograph composition, it is also unclear what the objective of the picture is. Since the name of the photo is palm tree, why isn't the palm tree the focus of the pic, (more centered) instead of climbing in from the side. If it was necessary to include the clouds on the right and thus have the palm tree on the left, possibly to indicate the contrast of heights etc, then the name should be adjusted as well to bring this to the attention of the viewer. (i.e, "Towering Palms", "Rising to Untold heights", etc". That being said, it goes back to the reason why the name Michelle is in it. Should the name Michelle be considered in naming the pic? etc.
Don't think that I am entirely negative however, for all in all, taken by itself it is a beautiful picture, but, that is just what it is, nothing about it screams, "I'm unusual", instead, it bellows, "gee, someone got out of their car on the side of the road, looked up at me, took my pic, and wanted his girlfriend to feel special by putting her name on it without any clear idea what message he wanted the pic combined with words to say" ... Just my humble opinion... but keep posting, I can tell you have an eye for beautiful things and you say you have more pics, just try thinking about composition and what you want your pic to make people feel when they see it..

Answer 4

The palm tree would be better if there was a variance in focus to create more of a focal point. At least something in the photo should be in focus.
The composition is interesting, the idea is interesting, but my eye isn't led anywhere.
Find a point of focus, it feels like I'm looking through smoke to see it.

15 years old is plenty old enough to be able to receive invited critique without wimping about it.... remember.. you asked!

Answer 5

The first pic of the palm tree really gives a feeling of the vastness of the tree and the sky behind it, a tiny bit off center; but that is your choice of placement.

The sunflowers are great, bright and cheery and I had the feeling that I could put my hand on the pic and actually feel the softness of the petals and the smoothness of the leaves.

Great job, enjoy taking pics and you will have a lot of memories to look back on.

Answer 6

You must waiting for aeroplane to fly over ,otherwise there are many space on right hand side,try to copy and paste a plane on this picture.Cropping or too close to the sunflower,that why a left side of sunflower became half of the image,only shown more to the leaves.

Answer 7

oh no, here we go, you did ask,

i think its ordinary, the exposure isnt working, the image is soft - lack of tripod, the palm fronds are blurry due to to slow a shutter speed

composition is quite good, the negative space doesnt do much for it, if blurry and camera shake are what you wanted its good, what were your intentions?

http://flickr.com/photos/martini2005/ - point of reference

who cares what i say, do you like it?

post some more maybe.....

EDIT: for 15 its very good, there are the early signs of promise, the sunflowers is far more pleasing, i was harsh above, your age qualifies the question now.............so for 15 its very good, keep practicing

Best you ignore my answer and just remember this:::::::: great images are made not taken


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Answer 8

I love it...especially off to the side like that. I love it when photographers do that to some of their pictures! Very professional looking IMO.

*Post some others when you have the chance!

**OH MY GOSH! This comment is for the sunflower picture-- SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!! I ♥ Sunflowers too! Great work for a 15 year old! =)

Answer 9

On the sun flower pic, try cutting out the bottom half of the picture and make it a horizontal.

Answer 10

Nice subject matter but the blacks look a little washed out. I have a relatively easy fix based on professional color correction if you have photoshop and are interested.