Some shots from Sardinia...

kelly1

Just back from the hols!













More here http://pix.ie/focused/album/417873/goto/2477684

Comments welcome and appreciated.

EDIT: Just added some photos of caves called "Neptune's Grotto". Amazing place!

5uspect

The first four, while pretty, are holiday snaps IMHO.

The last one is an excellent capture.

kelly1

The hat man...

kelly1

I agree with you 5uspect, they are really just snaps. Technically, I don't think there's much wrong with them but they're fairly ordinary, no wow factor. Maybe I need to stick my neck out more and not be afraid to piss people off by pointing the camera at them.

PCPhoto

you dont need to stick your neck out more.... just think about the pictures and compose them, take your time instead of just pressing the button.

kelly1

PCPhoto wrote: »

you dont need to stick your neck out more.... just think about the pictures and compose them, take your time instead of just pressing the button.

Thanks, I think composition is my weak point. I do take some time and give the composition thought but maybe I just don't know what to look for. I suppose it could be a matter of looking for potential and waiting around for the right moment. It's a bit frustrating really! How do I move on?...

Owen

Neptune's grotto is pretty good alright. This was my crappy shot I took in there cause I forgot to bring most of my kit out with me that day :

5uspect

kelly1 wrote: »

Thanks, I think composition is my weak point. I do take some time and give the composition thought but maybe I just don't know what to look for. I suppose it could be a matter of looking for potential and waiting around for the right moment. It's a bit frustrating really! How do I move on?...

The second hat man photo would be great if he were walking towards you. Especially if you're a Team Fortress 2 fan.

bullpost

I'd say obvious way to move on is to get a book on composition and read and understand about the dynamics of an image.
Then loads of practice and critique until you are making progress - my 2 cents .

kelly1 wrote: »

Thanks, I think composition is my weak point. I do take some time and give the composition thought but maybe I just don't know what to look for. I suppose it could be a matter of looking for potential and waiting around for the right moment. It's a bit frustrating really! How do I move on?...

kelly1

Anyone read this book?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Photography-Approach-Expression-Photographic/dp/1933952687/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1312888156&sr=1-1

Seems like a good buy.

kelly1

bullpost wrote: »

I'd say obvious way to move on is to get a book on composition and read and understand about the dynamics of an image.
Then loads of practice and critique until you are making progress - my 2 cents .

I read the Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman. I didn't really click with me, found it quite dry. Might be worth another read.

superflyninja

kelly1 wrote: »

I read the Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman. I didn't really click with me, found it quite dry. Might be worth another read.

Yup ive a few of his books. they are kinda dry but i do think there is some great info in there dotted around.