Some of my first pictures... be gentle

[StreetDoc]

:blush2:

Alright let me have it.

Settings for picture 1:

Lens: 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 19mm
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Spot
1/8 sec - F/8
Exposure Comp.: +0.3 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Shade
AF Mode: AF-S
Flash Sync Mode:
Flash Mode:
Auto Flash Comp:
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto

Picture #2

I really loved this picture but it's not very clear due to the location. It was shot freehand on a bridge that wouldn't stop bouncing. Maybe if I go back with a tripod real early in the morning when there's no traffic I could get a better shot

Lens: 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 30mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Spot
1/2.5 sec - F/4.2
Exposure Comp.: +2.0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 800
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-S
Flash Sync Mode:
Flash Mode:
Auto Flash Comp:
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Auto
Sharpening: Auto
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: Off
VR Control: Off
High ISO NR: On (Normal


Picture #3

I was trying to blur the lights to the right and background a bit more here but it didn't work out to well. I still like the shot

Lens: 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 34mm
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Spot
1/15 sec - F/4.5
Exposure Comp.: -0.3 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Shade
AF Mode: AF-S
Flash Sync Mode:
Flash Mode:
Auto Flash Comp:
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Auto
Sharpening: Auto
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: Off
VR Control: Off
High ISO NR: Off

[GB1]

StreetDoc - Hey, you say both to be gentle and to let you have it! Which do ya want? I'll try the middle.

I think I like # 1 the best. The building seems to show its majestic size here quite well, and there seems to be the right amt of water to place it. The only suggestion I would make would be to capture it in warmer and/or more dramatic lighting.

# 2 is OK but like you alluded to, not real sharp. Not sure that's the only issue though ... the geometrics of the skyline aren't as interesting here for some reason. The water spout adds to the shot, but it seems an afterthought. Oh well.

# 3 has potential, but I think I would have liked to see the top of the left building. It also seems a bit tight/busy. Like # 1, it could probably stand more exciting lighting. Try sunrise or sunset, up to about 1 hr before sunset or one hr after sunrise. That should be warmer.

Hope this is somewhat helpful.

GB

[Frog]

I think one and maybe three would have benefitted from a polarizer filter.

[Tyson L. Sparks]

#2 love night shots, full of great color.

[Hey Jude]

Hello
I am also veeery new to this forum, however have to agree with the comments in regard to #1 and # 3 both need a bit of increased pizzaz..better lighting on the Flag would be super, and diminish the other bldg's in the same time

the # 2 is really a great photo

Judy