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Some C & C for a DSLR 1st timer please

  • 18-04-2008 12:33PM
    #1
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭


    Please tell me as it is. This is an Eos 450D with the Kit 18-55 IS lens. I'm having problems with the detail in the pictures, as they look soft compared to my old Fuji S5000.

    I realise there is overexposure on the sky in particular on some of them, so all advice gratefully accepted.:)

    I've marked the ones with a polariser used.

    Thanks in advance.

    Regards,

    Freddie.

    FULL AUTO: No polariser used.

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    A/V Taken with dusk approaching. Polariser used:

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    A/V Taken with dusk approaching. Polariser used:

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    A/V Taken with dusk approaching. Polariser used.

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Comments

  • #2
    Eirebear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,014 ✭✭✭Eirebear


    The pictures are missing Freddie! :D


  • #3
    Calina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭Calina


    Can't see the photos, sorry.


  • #4
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    Calina wrote: »
    Can't see the photos, sorry.

    Sorry folks.

    Just edited them.:o

    Regards,

    freddie.


  • #5
    kittensoft1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,124 ✭✭✭kittensoft1984


    I like the last one! :D


  • #6
    slumped
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    The last one is best - slightly more to the left might have given you a lead into the photo but pleasing shot none the less

    First one looks clean and sharp too.

    S


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  • #7
    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,478 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    I agree with slumped, first and last are nice and sharp. I would crop the first one a tad to remove the red buoy on the right of the pic.

    oh another thing, as tempting as it is freddie don't get too fond of the 'Auto' mode on the camera, have fun with the buttons!


  • #8
    Eirebear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,014 ✭✭✭Eirebear


    Some of the photos look a little rushed to me in terms of framing and composition.

    Theyre well enough exposed and seem sharp enough, but a little more time and patience would have turned them into really nice, useable shots.

    A slightly different angle on the first one, probably a few steps closer would have got rid of the red thing on the right, and the electricity box, which are both major distractions.
    The Clocktower itself is nice and sharp, and it looks good against the sky.

    The Second one again, i would have went a little closer, and tried a more acute angle, again setting it off against the sky and cutting off the glass bit at the left.
    Possibly trying to focus on the flags at the front of the buildinh to give it some colour.

    The third one, again, another nice idea....its got that classic irish postcard thing going on....if you didnt have half a car in the way

    The last one is nice, if a little dark, but try taking a few steps to the left and you would have got a really nice line going diagonaly through the photo.
    Try crousching down for this shot too, youll get more of a contrast between sea and sky i think.

    All in all, you know where a good picture is when you see it, you just need to take a little more time about taking them.
    Keep up the good work!


  • #9
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    Eirebear wrote: »
    Some of the photos look a little rushed to me in terms of framing and composition.

    Theyre well enough exposed and seem sharp enough, but a little more time and patience would have turned them into really nice, useable shots.

    A slightly different angle on the first one, probably a few steps closer would have got rid of the red thing on the right, and the electricity box, which are both major distractions.
    The Clocktower itself is nice and sharp, and it looks good against the sky.

    The Second one again, i would have went a little closer, and tried a more acute angle, again setting it off against the sky and cutting off the glass bit at the left.
    Possibly trying to focus on the flags at the front of the buildinh to give it some colour.

    The third one, again, another nice idea....its got that classic irish postcard thing going on....if you didnt have half a car in the way

    The last one is nice, if a little dark, but try taking a few steps to the left and you would have got a really nice line going diagonaly through the photo.
    Try crousching down for this shot too, youll get more of a contrast between sea and sky i think.

    All in all, you know where a good picture is when you see it, you just need to take a little more time about taking them.
    Keep up the good work!

    Thanks for the comments Eirebear and everyone. Much appreciated. It's hard to get to grips with, but I'm trying NOT to use it in auto at all.:o The Clock Tower one was my first day out with the camera, and, TBH, I was a bit rushed.

    But I must admit that I am enjoying it.:)

    Thanks again.

    Cheers,

    Freddie.


  • #10
    Ninja_scrotum
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 510 ✭✭✭Ninja_scrotum


    Nice pics there! The clocktower is my fave out of the lot I think...

    If you don't want to overexpose the sky, think about buying a graduated ND filter, like this one.

    The holder for the filter can be found real cheap on ebay, and I can sell you a filter I have if you want.

    I'm a newb too, but I realized almost instantly that these filters are almost a necessity when I tried to take my first sunset pics.


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