Out and About in Sydney

[Capturedview]

I recently took a walk around Sydney with D70 in hand. My first public outing with her, so let me know what you think of our work

[MHD]

I quite like the first one...

Brilliant compisition..

Good framing of a picture can really punch out an image and turn everyday scenes into artworks!

[JordanP]

Great images. Good teamwork.

The first one is also my favourite, but I woulod crop some out of the left of the image so that the plate glass tower was a lot closer to the edge of the frame.

You have a good eye for composition and that is IMHO the toughest challenge.

[phillipb]

Nice photos, I would probably try to straighten the buildings a bit in photoshop.
Well done.

[Greg B]

I like the first one too.

Not crazy about the diagonal approach on the second, subject matter looks good however.

cheers

[Onyx]

I have a problem - I can't view an image and appreciate the art, I always dwell on the technical aspects, such as the first one having moire and what seems to be light fall off in the corners (quite severe too).

[Mj]

A great start !!!
Not sure about Onyx's comment on moire but there certainly appears to be a little vignetting or similar? Can you see that Captured?
I'd really appreciate it if when we posted pics we include some technical details... e.g. lens used etc etc... might help identify possible issues and improvements but would also certainly help me learn more !!!

[xerubus]

I like number one... not being from sydney it gives an interesting perspective from what you see in postcards etc... well done.

The second one doesn't do it for me... messes too much with my balance... I do like the vibrant colours against the bland greys... but the angle distracts...

I agree with MJ... more tech details would be helpful... not a full exif... just simple things like focal length... f-stop... shutter speed... time of day.. lens...

cheers

[Killakoala]

I like both of them. The dangerous and successful attempt to explore the boundaries of compositional art in the second photo is very nice.

THe first has me following the sharp lines on the wharf and the terninal to the point in the distance where they converge. however a bit of a crop on the left would have removed the extraneous building and made the eyes look even closer to the 'point of infinity.'

Well done and a good effort on both.

[Matt. K]

I like the first one...but It's a good idea to try and get something interesting in the foreground. Empty foregrounds usually, (but not always), leave something lacking in an image. If you can go back...take a model...or anything, and take another pic from the same spot. Decide for yourself if it improves the composition.
Keep shooting and keep posting!

[MHD]

I'd like to take a model with me when I go shooting

[Matt. K]

A model boat or model plane?

[MHD]

 model citizen?

[Capturedview]

Thanks everyone for your comments. I really appreciate the feedback.

Below is a fraction of the EXIF data for both images. Both images were shot with the 18-70 kit lens.


Photo 1.

ExposureTime - 10/32000 seconds
FNumber - 8.00
ExposureProgram - Manual control
Flash - Not fired
FocalLength - 18.00 mm


Maker Note (Vendor): -

Photo 2.

ExposureTime - 10/1600 seconds
FNumber - 8.00
ExposureProgram - Manual control
Flash - Not fired
FocalLength - 18.00 mm



I do notice the light fall off in the corners, apparently an issue with the kit lens? And where abouts is the moire? I didn't notice any myself.

Thanks for all the suggestions guys, I really appreciate it.

Nick

[Vicareyus]

Hi Nick

I like both shots a lot.

The first is looks surreal. I think the absence of any foreground subject adds to this feeling. The almost painting like clouds in the highly urban but deserted environment add to the surreal nature.

Love the second shot! The colours are great, and the angle works for me.

So, goes to show how subjective art is!

Vic

[Onyx]

I think I know where the first one was - to the right is the international ferry terminal or some such building, I was there back in June when Mercedes/AMG had a special exhibition on. Flip left and you would be facing the opera house, straight ahead was circular quay?!

Moire - I'm very sensitive to this, normal people probably won't notice it too much... (along with chromatic abberation it's my pet peeve). Note the tall glass building in the visual centre. Now, the shorter building to the right of it. It's noticeable even at this posted small size.