All good suggestions. And maybe remember, too, that the learning curve in photography is part if the fun. Compare these pix with what you produce in a few weeks or months, to see how much further you've got in capturing images the way YOU see them.
great shot. I use a K100D and am thinking of the 50mm f/1.4. What do you think of it? Is it good for work other than portraits? I'd really love to hear a first hand review!
This is usually true, but sometimes, I think a desaturated picture - assuming you have a good balance of light and shadow, good DOF, and decent overall composition - can make for an excellent photograph. It all depends on the situation and subject.Also, if'n you're going for a B&W or sepiatone look, then commit to it and go all the way. Otherwise, it looks like an 'off' colour photo. Experiment with duotones, make your adjustment make a STATEMENT rather than a mumble.
Also, if'n you're going for a B&W or sepiatone look, then commit to it and go all the way. Otherwise, it looks like an 'off' colour photo. Experiment with duotones, make your adjustment make a STATEMENT rather than a mumble.
The glarning thing that suck out on first viewing was the fact eveything was extremely blue/white, as others have noted. Definately bring up the color temp to something more natural.
What processing software are you using? Lightroom or Aperture will make your life as a photographer so much more enjoyable.
This is usually true, but sometimes, I think a desaturated picture - assuming you have a good balance of light and shadow, good DOF, and decent overall composition - can make for an excellent photograph. It all depends on the situation and subject.
...I'm using Aperture, but I am not yet at the point where I know what will improve the shot before I start trying to change things. My strategy for learning is to make a note of what happens when I adjust something, so that the next time I have a similar shot to work with, I can look back on my notes to try some of the same things.
Yeah, you're probably summing up my problem. Before I can really use desaturation as a tool, I need to make sure the basic elements are in place.