newbie trying

[f86sabjf]

Hi Gang
I just moved up from the point and shoot world and would like to know what you think.
#1


taken at Alto De Chavon in the Domican Republic
#2


any ideas are appreciated and if you would like to mess with them go ahead

[Frog]

Good subject(s).
I like how you tried to get the light pole into the second one but its too chopped off.
The first one has a centered dividing line between flowers and sky and would work better if that divide were positioned 1/3 one way or other.
The sky and cloud color is good.
The main problem is the light, Looks to have been shot about mid-day and the light is very harsh.
The only time I'll shoot a flower during bright daylight is if it is in shadow. Otherwise I do them in early morning or late afternoon/evening. Otherwise you just lose all the texture and detail. They look fine to our eyes but not to the camera.
You seem to have a good eye so keep shooting.

[f86sabjf]

Thanks Frog

So if im understanding correctly in the first photo i should have moved the flowers more to the right.

The second photo:/ the light is actually haging out off the wall no post under there. I was absolutely hating the light day.

[f86sabjf]

a couple of more
#3

#4

[Frog]

Yes, probably more to right with flowers but you still have the light problem.
If you could have included where the light comes out of the wall in the second, I think it would have made a better composition.
The second two....I like what you were after in the first with the trail and fence leading the viewers eye. I think it would work better with more trail and less fence but that's personal choice. It looks tilted.
The second one is sort of cool...looks like the ship is right up to the beach but I think there is not enough ship to make it effective.
Are you doing any post processing. I think they all need sharpening.

Just look at large image on your flicker and the ship one looks much better large.
You can post directly to this site at 800x and about as big as you want in the gallery.

[f86sabjf]

I havent done any processing at all yet as i'm learning the camera and the Nikon NX2 set up is a bit daunting for me right now with a 60hr work week but i'll ge there .

[armando_m]

the third shot has the more pleasant composition of the lot
2/3 of the left are used by the fence , top 1/3 used by the flowers
path to the right

impressive what the D5100 can do to balance bright light and shadows, a situation my D300 would need help during post processing

[f86sabjf]

I'm assuming you were referring to this photo with the large ship

#5

[f86sabjf]

[QUOTE=armando_m;501684

impressive what the D5100 can do to balance bright light and shadows, a situation my D300 would need help during post processing[/QUOTE]



well you did give me good recommendations my friend when i asked for them last month:thumbsup: not bad for a refurbished camera

[f86sabjf]

my last two

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#7

[Greg McCary]

Mid day shots really don't work well. Shooting during the golden hours will really help. Plan your subjects in advance when you can according to the direction of the light. Somethings work better in the morning some in the evening. If not planned at least shoot during those times. Harsh, contrastly lighting works good in black and white. Get a good tripod and shutter release as well.

[f86sabjf]

Thanks Greg

unfortunately this trip i was trapped by my cruise schedule arrivals at the islands but i am taking everyones advice here . You guys have been great

[Kiwi3007]

Your last picture is a considerable improvement over the previous images, the DoF draws the eyes to the flowers which have great detail and colour.