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So this is my first picture post here...but I think they need some explaining!

I know that this is a dslr forum, but these images were taken a few years back, with just a basic 35mm Pentax point and shoot. You'll have to excuse the scanning and photoshoop process - the lack of crispness takes away from the images a tad.

I'm not an owner of a dlsr yet, (just a point and shoot digital at the moment) but depending on a few things, I would like to be in the next few months.

What my photos lack in artistic merit, they make up for in the fun that I had taking them I know they're not great, but they mean something to me.

And again, apologies for the 'look' of them. Any comments you might have are always well received












Thanks all,
James.

Edit - If they're not that good...I'd prefer your honesty about it. Sometimes it's a bit hard (for me, at least) to be objective about it.

G'day James,

Glad to see some pictures! I am in no position at all to criticize, but my thoughts are:

1 - I guess this is a flare in the top right of the image? I find that detracts from the image quite a bit, and the overexposure of the rocks in the river.

2 & 3, as you said, the lack of sharpness does detract from the photo quite a bit. In 2, the lack of detail in the centre rock is unfortunate, but I do like the composition in this one alot. The 3rd one I just find myself wanting to see more to the left. I have no idea why, but I do!

Having said this, I am not trying to be 'arsh!
Where were they taken? Looks like a delightful place to be!

Cheers,
Tristan

Tristan,

Thanks very much for your kind reply Given the calibre of the images here - I must admit to a little nervousness

In response to your comments...

1 - Flare? - It could well have been - truth be told I can't remember, or read enough into the image, to say definitively one way or the other.

2 & 3. Sharpness - yeah, the lack of sharpness really does kill the images a bit.


They were taken about four years ago and I would have been around 16 at the time. They were taken up and around the Daintree River/Mosman Gorge/ Babinda Boulders area. Really beautiful spot.

Uni and work keeps me pretty busy, so I don't get much of a chance to use a camera very often. But early in the year I'll be doing Brisbane>Sydney>Canberra>Melbourne. While not very exotic, it was part of the reason I joined here.

To learn better skills to better document where I have been And maybe consider something more highend to do it with (if my wallet finds this agreeable).

Thanks again,
James.

I can relate to the nervousness, I was (and still am!) like that.

I did think that they might have been taken in NQ.

I can relate to uni getting in the road of taking photos.

When are you coming to Canberra, there may be a chance to meet up, shoot some photos, etc.

Also, I hope you don't mind, but I have imported one of the images from above into photoshop, to show you that all is not lost. Especially if you are scanning images, PS can help a bit. If you have any problems with this, let me know, and I will take the image down.


The only problem with the sharpening process is that it has highlighted the JPEG artifacts a lot. It would look better if it was done to a better quality JPEG (direct from scanner). Also, in hindsight, it is probably a bit over sharpened now.

Tristan

Glad to see you like truth in the C&C of your pics - I wish more ppl were like that.

I'm only a newbie to this SLR stuff as well but I think the composition of the second one is pretty damn good. As discussed previously, obviously the sharpness detracts but that will improve once you get better equipment.

In the third, as Tristan said, I want to see more to the left of what you have captured in the shot. For me, I like things to be symmetrical or at least balanced and by cutting the sand off on the left side, the picture is left unbalanced.

Anyway, JMHO. Nice shots and an even more fantastic location by the looks.

ozonejunkie wrote:
When are you coming to Canberra, there may be a chance to meet up, shoot some photos, etc.

Also, I hope you don't mind, but I have imported one of the images from above into photoshop, to show you that all is not lost. Especially if you are scanning images, PS can help a bit. If you have any problems with this, let me know, and I will take the image down.

Re Canberra - It'll be early in the new year. At this stage I can see it being a bit of a flying visit though. Sorta "omg...Parliament House..." >*shutter click*>Back in the car

No dramas at all with playing with the images - I'm not about to get to precious about them

Ladybird wrote:Glad to see you like truth in the C&C of your pics - I wish more ppl were like that.

I'm only a newbie to this SLR stuff as well but I think the composition of the second one is pretty damn good. As discussed previously, obviously the sharpness detracts but that will improve once you get better equipment.

In the third, as Tristan said, I want to see more to the left of what you have captured in the shot. For me, I like things to be symmetrical or at least balanced and by cutting the sand off on the left side, the picture is left unbalanced.

Anyway, JMHO. Nice shots and an even more fantastic location by the looks.

Thanks very much for your comments. I'd love to get back up there one day, and take the photos that those places deserve.

James.

Now that you've been bitten by the shutter bug it's time to welcome you to the canon-side 400D anyone?

[ since the risk of getting shot is very high, I'd like to mention the D80 etc..]

Good luck with your DSLR purchase and look forward to seeing your images here.