09-16-2006, 12:18 AM
It looks to me like you're using a Digital Camera. A lot of the effects created by professional photographers are on fully manual SLR cameras.
The first two are really good. They both make good use of the natural light. The first one's background is alittle bit too light, but you could darken it a tiny bit in PS. If it wasn't for the light in that one you couldn't tell what your subject matter was. It's harder to do with a automatic camera but you can also blur the background to give your subject more focus.
For low light pictures you really need a tripod. The lens is open for probably half a second on those pictures and you can't take those without camera shake. I would probably not have used the flash on those other dark pictures. They turn out much better when you bring external lights in. Although, that's often expensive and/or time consuming. I don't really like any of the night photos, the flash really washes them out and isn't helping the photo at all.
If I were you I'd try to take pictures on bright, overcast (cloud cover helps to reduce shadows) days. Again, you can't pick the weather always.
But you seem to be able to pick out good shots. Don't be afraid to manipulate the scene before you take the picture.
The first two are really good. They both make good use of the natural light. The first one's background is alittle bit too light, but you could darken it a tiny bit in PS. If it wasn't for the light in that one you couldn't tell what your subject matter was. It's harder to do with a automatic camera but you can also blur the background to give your subject more focus.
For low light pictures you really need a tripod. The lens is open for probably half a second on those pictures and you can't take those without camera shake. I would probably not have used the flash on those other dark pictures. They turn out much better when you bring external lights in. Although, that's often expensive and/or time consuming. I don't really like any of the night photos, the flash really washes them out and isn't helping the photo at all.
If I were you I'd try to take pictures on bright, overcast (cloud cover helps to reduce shadows) days. Again, you can't pick the weather always.
But you seem to be able to pick out good shots. Don't be afraid to manipulate the scene before you take the picture.