Hi everyone
Here are some photos I have taken of things in motion. I have just started doing these and any comments and advice are welcome.
The swans were taken at f.13 1/160 sec. ISO 100 a) 100mm focal, b) 229mm focal and c) 123mm focal length in TV mode
The dog was taken at f5.6, ISO 320 1/1600 sec. 250mm focal length in AV.
All taken with my canon eos 600d
Kinds regards
Jane
Superb photography. The only one I can critique on is the one where the dog's hind leg paw is just out of the frame.
(Apr 20, 2015, 06:48)Plantsman Wrote: [ -> ]Superb photography. The only one I can critique on is the one where the dog's hind leg paw is just out of the frame.
Thank you Peter, I didn't realise about the hind paw until I got home and put it on my laptop, the dog was running fast at the time. I was pleased with the swan pictures, it was a lovely day.
Kind regards Jane
The thrid swan picture is my favorite of the series, where you can actually see the motion in it's wing with a little motion blur, adds greatly to the image.
Hello Jane.
I think the swan photos are very good - you have captured some good, interesting poses there, rather than the more common "sitting on the water displaying" pose!
The dog looks a bit underexposed to me - perhaps it was a dull day but nevertheless, if it were mine, I would prefer to give it a bit of a boost in processing (brightness, contrast and sharpening), e.g. -
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Cheers.
Philip
With Philip here. A quick transplant. Ed.
The third one, to me, would look better as an upright ?? Ed.
I like both the swan and the dog photos. Not much of a critique, more like personal preference, but I always like a shallower depth of field for subjects that are in motion - it gives a more dynamic view to the pictures.
(Apr 20, 2015, 08:57)EnglishBob Wrote: [ -> ]The thrid swan picture is my favorite of the series, where you can actually see the motion in it's wing with a little motion blur, adds greatly to the image.
Thank you for your comments. I have a few other pictures with more motion blur but the swan was busy washing itself so not great photos. I will put a couple on to show you.
Regards Jane
(Apr 20, 2015, 10:17)MrB Wrote: [ -> ]Hello Jane.
I think the swan photos are very good - you have captured some good, interesting poses there, rather than the more common "sitting on the water displaying" pose!
The dog looks a bit underexposed to me - perhaps it was a dull day but nevertheless, if it were mine, I would prefer to give it a bit of a boost in processing (brightness, contrast and sharpening), e.g. -
Cheers.
Philip
Thank you for your comments Philip. It was an overcast day and the dog and sand were similar colours. I like yours better, he stands out more. I did do a bit of sharpening, will practice post processing more
Regards Jane
(Apr 20, 2015, 13:51)EdMak Wrote: [ -> ]The third one, to me, would look better as an upright ?? Ed.
Wow, the dog looks great. How did you extend the picture on the left hand side. I could have cloned the foot if there was space, but wouldn't know how to do what you have done, thanks.
I tried making the swan a portrait from my original, but to me it looks too square. If I had thought about it when I took the photo I should just have turned the camera round, but time was a factor to get the shot
Regards Jane
(Apr 20, 2015, 23:08)kNox Wrote: [ -> ]I like both the swan and the dog photos. Not much of a critique, more like personal preference, but I always like a shallower depth of field for subjects that are in motion - it gives a more dynamic view to the pictures.
I agree Knox, but I was so excited by the swans activity I didn't want to miss the action. First action shots and I forgot depth of field
Better luck next time I hope.
Regards Jane
I used P/S Image/Canvas Size, to add an inch onto the pic, left, then cloned the pic background onto it
Here is the background blurred. Ed.
(Apr 21, 2015, 06:00)EdMak Wrote: [ -> ]I used P/S Image/Canvas Size, to add an inch onto the pic, left, then cloned the pic background onto it
Here is the background blurred. Ed.
Thank you Ed. I will try that myself and see if I can add his foot. Many thanks
Regards Jane