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First go at photography. Comments welcome!

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Old 13-07-2008, 12:08 PM   #1
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First go at photography. Comments welcome!

My first go at photography. Using 450D and the Kit lens. Comments/ Suggestions please!

1. Strings of Sea Shells 2


2. At Sea 2

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Old 13-07-2008, 12:28 PM   #2
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Re: First go at photography. Comments welcome!

The first has the making of a very attractive photograph. If it was me I might try and have some of the more interesting shells, perhaps the red one, towards the centre.

The second could do with a nice clean background, maybe a sheet of white card behind, and without the something or other hanging down in front. Apologies if I sound a bit critical, but thanks for showing us and keep us up to date with how you get on .
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Old 13-07-2008, 8:08 PM   #3
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Re: First go at photography. Comments welcome!

Cool.. Thanks! Will try something new next time.
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Old 13-07-2008, 8:26 PM   #4
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Re: First go at photography. Comments welcome!

1st one does show promise.

I wouldnt have the red one center, use rule of 3rds on it instead.

Prehaps try a contrasting (say blue) background if you can find one.
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Old 13-07-2008, 9:01 PM   #5
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Re: First go at photography. Comments welcome!

Well first time out is pretty good....the first image shows you have lots of potential...nice!
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Old 13-07-2008, 9:32 PM   #6
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Re: First go at photography. Comments welcome!

Yep - I liek the first one too.

Lets see some more
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Old 13-07-2008, 10:32 PM   #7
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Re: First go at photography. Comments welcome!

aha.. cool!

Thanks guys.. I'll be coming back with more. and hopefully better snaps.
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Old 13-07-2008, 10:47 PM   #8
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Re: First go at photography. Comments welcome!

I'd certainly be happy to post a shot like the first one. Nice start mypspname, look forward to seeing more

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