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[BoisePhoto]

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[Moab Man]

Photos are too small. They're thumbnails.

 

[Blacktop]

Photos are too small. They're thumbnails.

You have to click on the link FavPastTime not on the actual thumbnail.

 

[BoisePhoto]

Photos are too small. They're thumbnails.

I wasn't clear how to attach them. I may have screws this up in how I attached the photos, please let me know.

 

[Rick M]

I like the flowers but not feeling anything with the architectural shots. There are some nice angles and lines to work with, but they are not creating any "flow" as presented.

 

[Mike D90]

You asked for honesty. I see no interest in any of these. Just snapshots taken with some attempt at artistry but missing something.
I have shot hundreds of these over the years. Practice makes perfect. Keep shooting!

 

[Horoscope Fish]

You asked for honesty. I see no interest in any of these. Just snapshots taken with some attempt at artistry but missing something.

Have to agree with Mike here; the first shot I like but the rest? Well, they have a lot of elements but no clear subject and lack composition.

You might want to do some research on the rules of composition (I prefer to think of them as guidelines, personally) to help take your photography to the next level.

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[STM]

The images are for the most part well exposed but lack any real "zing" quality to them. Nothing really grabs my attention. The third one down does the most for me, but I think something like that would look better in grayscale.

 

[Browncoat]

You're at the far left of this graph. Don't worry, we all start there. You see something that catches your eye, something interesting. It may be shapes, colors, or lines...but you just don't have the knowledge and experience of how to capture it yet. Kind of like a toddler who is just learning to talk. You're just babbling right now. But, that's okay. We all did.

The important thing is that you don't let any of us stop you. Just take pictures. The rest will come with time.

 

[WeeHector]

Stick to 1 photo per post. It's difficult to focus on the impact of an image when there are others stuck above and below it.
Unless there is a main focal point, such as an insect, don't cut off bits of the flower head. It looks sloppy.
The highlight of the photo should immediately draw your attention. In the first photo, the part in focus in in the shade so doesn't stand out.

I agree with STM. The photo of the columns is the most interesting but it is spoiled for m eby having the join of the plinths cut off. Try not to crop your subject too closely.

 

[BoisePhoto]

I sincerely appreciate all the feedback, it does really help. I will spend time learning how to better present. To your point I guess ( Just snapshots taken with some attempt at artistry but missing something.) this is true. I will take your advice and post later once my new tripod arrives. In the meantime I will bury my head in photography books and practice, practice, practice.

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[BoisePhoto]

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You're at the far left of this graph. Don't worry, we all start there. You see something that catches your eye, something interesting. It may be shapes, colors, or lines...but you just don't have the knowledge and experience of how to capture it yet. Kind of like a toddler who is just learning to talk. You're just babbling right now. But, that's okay. We all did.

The important thing is that you don't let any of us stop you. Just take pictures. The rest will come with time.

OUCH! Is it that obvious, I'm sure it is. There is nothing better than honest feedback. My career is in Quality Assurance and we always say "if it can't be measured it can't be improved". The feedback is the measurement for me.

 

[Browncoat]

OUCH! Is it that obvious, I'm sure it is. There is nothing better than honest feedback. My career is in Quality Assurance and we always say "if it can't be measured it can't be improved". The feedback is the measurement for me.

Yeah, it's obvious. All of the feedback here has the same theme. You said it yourself: some snapshots with an attempt at artistry but missing something. And again, that's fine. We all start from the same place. No one is born a Pulitzer Prize winner, except maybe for Ken Rockwell.

You did get one thing wrong though. Measure improvement against yourself, your own work. Save this stuff, because it's important to know where you came from. Feedback is great, and it's needed. But don't let that be your measuring stick, and don't ever compare your photos to someone else.

 

[BoisePhoto]

Yeah, it's obvious. All of the feedback here has the same theme. You said it yourself: some snapshots with an attempt at artistry but missing something. And again, that's fine. We all start from the same place. No one is born a Pulitzer Prize winner, except maybe for Ken Rockwell.

You did get one thing wrong though. Measure improvement against yourself, your own work. Save this stuff, because it's important to know where you came from. Feedback is great, and it's needed. But don't let that be your measuring stick, and don't ever compare your photos to someone else.

Thank you again, wise words, I will take them to heart.