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As many of you know, I have a hobby — photography. It’s a hobby that I’ve had for a number of years. I’m always interested in looking at other’s people’s work and getting their criticism and critique of my work.
So, here’s the first picture I would like to get some feedback on.
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/6IbRyXYQLuE060NYUjl3Rg?feat=directlink
I shot this picture using a 100mm macro lens. I must have taken about 200 shots of bees that day to come away with this one shot. However, I find that that tends to be the case. Very often I’ll go out shooting, snap a few hundred pictures only to find that there are only one or two that about which I can say “I really like that.” After talking with other photographers, I’ve confirmed that I’m not the only one who experiences this.
So, what do you think of my picture? How could it be improved? What suggestions do you have for the next time I try for a similar shot?
In addition, please feel free to post your own photos for feedback from myself and other members.
The Wolf
Its a great shot! Unbelievable that it takes 200+ shots to get one good one.
I have a handful of nice shots (not of proffesional quality, though) that might be post-worthy.
I’ll sign up for an account, so you (and any other CR members) can see what they think
Hi Wolf- I’m a pretty professional photographer myself and I gotta give it you that really is a stunning shot without much chance of being able to improve it- maybe try centering the bee a bit more next time but otherwise really beautiful to see an amazing creation so clear and close up.
My guess is that you used a Canon DSLR which model was that?
Great shot Wolf! I am also a photographer and I’ve taken courses on the subject, although I specialize in childrens portraits. (I actually have a studio in my house and do photgraphy for a living)
My humble opinion on the shot is that it would look better if it was closer up. I dont know if it was possible for you to get closer to it, but just imagine the bee taking up a much bigger portion of the frame. Maybe try a longer lens or zoom in more or crop after you take the shot.
I disagree with noitall that you should center it more, though. I think its perfectly off center the way it should be.
Again, excellent shot!
I’m not a photographer, I love this picture!
It is very beautiful your picture, wolf.
I love to look at nice pictures and always dream of being able to take nice ones some day.
Anyone want to teach me?? Any tips on how I can learn the tricks? I would buy a good camera if I would know how to use it. For know I only take pics on my SD camera from my kids.
Whats with the photo of the red shoes in your gallery wolf???
All your pictures are stunning!!!!!!! How on earth did you take some of them??
heres some of my favorites. not sure if they belong in a photography thread. more photoshop than photography
Wolf, you really have a great eye. Its impressive.
How did you get started?
the picture is beautiful! and i’ll join in on that thought that you can take 100 pictures and only get one or two great ones… i’m an amateur photographer, its just a hobby but sometimes i do get really beutiful pictures, and when my friends see the pictures theyre always complimenting me but it’s so funny because i don’t feel like what pictures i’ve taken are because of ME, like my “talent” or any of that. i feel like, at least for me, good pictures come by accident. i could take so many pictures and none of them turns out good, but when one does, i just smile and wonder at the beauties of the world and Hashem’s invention the camera, you know? it’s definitely not because of what anything i do – i just point and click!
but anyway, your picture is gorgeous – and the subject is cool too – i’d be way too scared of being bitten to try taking pictures of bees!
Wow. I usually log-on to be a koch-lefel, but Wolf, and Feivel, awesome shots. I found when using film that I would usually get only one “winner” shot off a roll; with digital, it’s easier to be more liberal with hitting the shutter. But, a friend of mine who is a photographer advised me to think like I am using film, and to continue to focus (no pun intended) on framing, composition, lighting, etc. I am still learning the tricks of my new camera (Rebel Xs) – a crazy amount of features – currently working with shutting down the camera’s auto functions to focus on using natural light –
What camera should I buy if I love to take pics but I want to learn how to take more proffesionel shots?
Wolf, could you advise me which sight would be the most helpful as a starter?
Wolf-
Gorgeous pictures!
EDITED
I own a very good SD Camera and use it all the time. I get lots of compliments of the pics I take. I know all features but I find that I need to move on to something more.
What is my best option?
Wow! beautiful pics Wolf – my favorite is the llama! Where was that?
I made an album of some of my own pics I took over the past year or so.
http://picasaweb.google.com/109280426874676959077/Blintzs?feat=directlink
enjoy,
Blintz
One thing that is a good idea for learning is to keep notes, that way when you are looking at a photo later you can know what you did right or wrong.
Thanks Wolf,
I took that shot in Miami in the early hours of January 1 this past year. I think there was a lot of unnatural haze in the air from all the fireworks the night before that added to the “surreal-ness”.
Blintz
Is that an alligator shaped blintz? Is it cheese or blueberry?
Hey Wolf-
I have that same shot of the cars zooming down the brooklyn bridge! Did you have a tripod when you took that picture? Because I think my shot can be greatly improved if I used my professional equipment. I took that picture with my 5 year old half broken point and shoot because I never feel like shlepping my Canon 40d and tripod when I go out. (I mainly use it in my studio or in my outdoor portrait location)
Was there something wrong with my link?
Yes, it has your name in it. Even the new link had your name on the page after you click it
OK, I’ll change it. Thanks!
Ok, seeing the truly great photos you all have, I’m a bit humbled, but in for a penny, in for a pound!
I posted two shots that I thougt were good: (link below)
The 1st shot is a “self portrait” of my son (it was his idea, and I thought it was a creative one
The 2nd one was a lucky shot, as the reflection in the puddle was pure chance, and I did’nt even see it when I took the shot (obviously, I missed the trees in the foreground, too ;(
Boy, wolf, you really started a good thread!
http://picasaweb.google.com/117659108854434852424/UntitledAlbum#
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! More, please. And just as an aside – did you run for cover after the bee discovered you invaded its privacy?????? I would NEVER have been brave enough to take such a photo.
Im not into photography but some of these pictures are really stunning-its a beautiful talent to be able to capture something and make it look so lifelike. Keep it going!
I love ALL the pictures, but I am partial to sunsets over the ocean.
Wow, all these pictures are gorgeous!!!!!!
Blintzes – they’re all amazing, but I love the second one!!! The colors are great!!!
SJS – that is a really good one!!!!! How did you get so close without the butterfly flying away??
BP Totty – the first one is really cute. We always tried to do that in the water on boats when we went on class trips. Sometimes they came out 🙂 The other one is cool too.
whatrutalkingabt – the grapes is really cool!!!!! And I love the ones of the leaves in the water!!!!!
WolfishMusings – you say everything is trial and error but you must also have a really good eye to be able to tell others how to make their pictures better.
I thought I took some good pictures, but compared to all of yours…they’re really nothing to call home about 🙂
Wolf-
Thanks for the compliments and critique. I actually know all about the rule of thirds- I took a comprehensive course from New York Institute of Photography. And I can find room for improvement in most of those photos that I posted. (Hey, at least I know my weaknesses!) The pictures of the sunsets, though, were all taken before I had any interest in photography. And like I told you I focus on portraiture. (I dont know if you saw the other album in my gallery)
As for the tripod, some of those night pictures have exposures of 1 second, and I didnt use a tripod there either- I took a couple of those from a shaky boat. I know they wouldve been much better with a tripod, I just have too much busha to shlepp it around. Its also pretty heavy- I have the Manfrotto-Bogen 190XB with the 488RC2 ballhead.
What a fantastic thread this has become- well done Wolf.
Here’s a collection of random shots I’ve done over the years.
Would love your feedback (make sure to see the lion shot- one of my all time favorites- pretty lucky!!!).
What, I love the alleyway picture! That is fantastic!
BP, I love shadow and reflection shots.Good job.
Thank you for the compliments. I think its a butterfly (but I don’t actually know the difference LOL). We have a butterfly bush in our backyard, so we get frequent butterflies. I don’t really take credit for the picture because G-d provided the nature and Canon provided the camera settings LOL. I use a nice Canon point and shoot as I am not responsible enough to handle a dSLR. I break electronics too easily.
Hopefully this weekend I’ll be able to put up some more. I have an amazing picture from the Great Barrier reef of the coral above the water. And some beautiful Iceland pictures and some other great ones.
This is a really great thread Wolf!
noitallmr-
The picture above the clouds and the one of the rainbow are both unreal!
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