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Liam, nice photograph and you must have been really close to the swan. The eyes and head are in focus which is good and the shape of the head produces a line to draw your attention to the face.
It may be nice to see the focal point ( the head ) over to the left ( rule of thirds ) but this is a really good shot and I look forward to seeing your next ones. Be careful though swans can have a temper !!!
Well Done
Darren
It may be nice to see the focal point ( the head ) over to the left ( rule of thirds ) but this is a really good shot and I look forward to seeing your next ones. Be careful though swans can have a temper !!!
Well Done
Darren
Nice looking photo
james
james
Hi Liam,
The way to get people to come to your portfolio is to go to other's images and make honest, worthwhile comments. This will 'introduce' you and they may come to your portfolio out of curiosity and might vote on your images. It's never a good idea to flood the gallery with 'Good shot' type comments, because this makes your comment worthless - be truthful, but polite and tactful! Joining in will get you known!
The way to get people to come to your portfolio is to go to other's images and make honest, worthwhile comments. This will 'introduce' you and they may come to your portfolio out of curiosity and might vote on your images. It's never a good idea to flood the gallery with 'Good shot' type comments, because this makes your comment worthless - be truthful, but polite and tactful! Joining in will get you known!
Use Av (Aperture Priority) most of the time. select an aperture of f/5.6 most of the time except landscapes. If 5.6 is you lens's max aperture, stop down one for better performance.
If the camera has auto ISO, use it.
Always check that the shutter speed the camera selects is appropriate for your focal length. You may know the rule for min speed for hand holding, 1/(focal length X crop factor).
Use a SINGLE focus point (red square) and place it on the Swans eye in this shot.
Dont worry about votes, just enjoy the hobby and watch your skill level improve over time. Some of my best shots, imo, have received the fewest votes. Karens advice is the way to go.
Welcome to EPZ and enjoy the site.
regards
Willie
If the camera has auto ISO, use it.
Always check that the shutter speed the camera selects is appropriate for your focal length. You may know the rule for min speed for hand holding, 1/(focal length X crop factor).
Use a SINGLE focus point (red square) and place it on the Swans eye in this shot.
Dont worry about votes, just enjoy the hobby and watch your skill level improve over time. Some of my best shots, imo, have received the fewest votes. Karens advice is the way to go.
Welcome to EPZ and enjoy the site.
regards
Willie
Don't let self doubt stop you from enjoying a wonderful hobby! If you enjoy looking for opportunities and you enjoy taking the photographs then that is the reward of your hobby. Having a few people come along and 'click' the vote button is an added extra. If you want real, un-fluffy critique then enter your images into the 'Critique Gallery'. You will get no votes whatsoever (we are not allowed to vote on them), but you will get honest critique and hopefully helpful hints!
Photography is an art form. As with all art, some people will like it and some not. As long as you like it and feel it's the best you can do then it's perfect!
Photography is an art form. As with all art, some people will like it and some not. As long as you like it and feel it's the best you can do then it's perfect!
I like the way you shot this portrait from behind. Great idea. JNC
