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Railroader · Apr 20, 2008 , 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by RAILhead

I did this one yesterday...

[img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2426642786_2a8f3710a9_b.jpg[img]

For a shot showing objects that represent color, I don't think you should have applied your cross-processing tech here. Also, the DOF could be a little deeper.

Railroader · Apr 20, 2008 , 09:15 PM

I'll admit, over processed, but the original was kind of boring and this gave it a little life. Plus it was for a wedding invite cover.

RAILhead · Apr 20, 2008 , 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

For a shot showing objects that represent color, I don't think you should have applied your cross-processing tech here. Also, the DOF could be a little deeper.

Ah yeah, I forgot this was a "critique" thread.

Railroader · 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by RAILhead

Ah yeah, I forgot this was a "critique" thread.

Dude, sorry I was harsh....

RAILhead · 10:32 PM

To you, maybe.

Jawbone54 · Apr 20, 2008 , 11:05 PM

Whoa!

Stand back, everyone. BATTLE OF THE RAILS!

Jawbone54 · Apr 20, 2008 , 11:15 PM

Maybe if I post a few pictures of my own for people to critique, it will ease the tension.

From an engagement session the other day. These guys are going to be my first solo wedding. Rest of their set here.

brassplayersrock² · Apr 20, 2008 , 11:18 PM

the lighting in the third is how it should be in the second. any way to tone down the sun in the second pic? it's like, "oh hey, there's the sun... ohh there are also happy people as well

- - e r i k - - · Apr 20, 2008 , 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

I'll admit, over processed, but the original was kind of boring and this gave it a little life. Plus it was for a wedding invite cover.

This was for a wedding invite? With a burnt out candle? Way to instil confidence in that marriage.

brassplayersrock² · Apr 20, 2008 , 11:42 PM

one can not give what he does not have

IceEnclosure · Apr 20, 2008 , 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - -

This was for a wedding invite? With a burnt out candle? Way to instil confidence in that marriage.

brassplayersrock² · Apr 20, 2008 , 11:49 PM

the drooping flowers do not help either.

Atomic Rooster · Apr 21, 2008 , 02:22 AM

Why does everyone with a digital camera and some software think they are stupendous?

Tesselator · Apr 21, 2008 , 04:25 AM

Originally Posted by Atomic Rooster

Why does everyone with a digital camera and some software think they are stupendous?

That's actually a good question and I hope this doesn't get clipped out of the thread.

I think the same things sometimes. I always answer myself soon after though with:
Hey, it's all just good fun. Photography is surrounded in a mystique that doesn't
easily suffer mediocrity. The equipment, the technique, the process, and the result
all are quite alluring to certain kinds of people. The results additionally are powerful
enough to change lives, the course of history, and define realities.

If you're into it it's kewl and fun. That photographers are often and easily impressed
with themselves is tolerable when it's not bitting and the audience is affected in an
interesting or meaningful way. To me at least. It's like when you were a kid ridding
your bike down the street pretending you were Evil Caneevil and thinking you were
great - Sharing that fantasy with others is half the fun.

OreoCookie · Apr 21, 2008 , 04:53 AM

What's wrong with enjoying a hobby?
I also go mountain biking, knowing I won't win any championships any time soon, but it's still fun. And you can get proficient up to a certain point just by practicing the basics.

Plus you get good enough to recognize `good' photos (knowing full-well that this is somewhat subjective) and `bad photos'.

@Railhead
I thought friendly, constructive criticism was the point of this thread …?

OreoCookie · Apr 21, 2008 , 05:09 AM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

Maybe if I post a few pictures of my own for people to critique, it will ease the tension.

[snip]
From an engagement session the other day. These guys are going to be my first solo wedding. Rest of their set here.

I like the last one best, although it sort of feels like a couple where one partner is seriously ill or so. The mood is quite gloomy, you get the feeling that they are heading toward an uncertain future. (If that were your message, this photo would be really good in my opinion.)

The first one is good, but they look more like brother and sister (have a look at the distance that separates them).

The second one is the one you can tell they're a happy couple. I think I would have used a flash (manually corrected, of course) to brighten up the faces a bit.

Edit: I've had a look at the other photos on your flickr page, they're much, much better at giving you the `we're a happy couple' feeling. Other than that you've apparently fallen in love with vignetting (too pronounced for my taste), I think you've captured some of their essence. This one, for instance, would look much nicer without extreme vignetting it. Just the blues (of shirt and wall) and the contrast to their skin color works in my book.

Tesselator · Apr 21, 2008 , 06:01 AM

Yep, I liked all three of them.

Tesselator · 06:38 AM

Yep, I liked all three of them.

Safari bug.. please delete

Oisín · Apr 21, 2008 , 06:43 AM

So … all six of them, then?

These guys are going to be my first solo wedding.

Solo wedding?

How does that work, exactly? “Do you take yourself to be your lawfully wedded spouse”?

I love the first of Jawbone’s pictures, though I would never have associated it with happy couple. Looks much more like a promotional band shot to me.

Railroader · Apr 21, 2008 , 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by RAILhead

To you, maybe.

Yeah...

And I am amazed that you (along with everyone else) didn't notice the softball I lobbed out there. I can't stand the shot I posted, but it was a very specific request by the couple.