hogzilla

If you look at the edges you can see that there is a "bowing" effect from the lens. In this case it is a Nikon 18-70 at 18mm. For the most part it isn't bad. I had a cheap Sigma a few years ago that was terrible. However, in photoshop you can correct this. Using spherize from the distort filter you can correct some of the rounding of the edges by reversing it. It needs to be carefully done though. Also, the transform tool can be used from the edit section. Hope this helps.

Let me know what you think. Thanks!

Hans, I don't take any critique as personal. I am not, nor will I ever be "perfect." I will always work to become better though.

 

Very good oberservations on the photo. The perspective bugged the heck out of me too. Unfortunately, being new and working under incredibly tight budgets, a PC lens isn't in the cards for a while. So, using Photoshop to correct it will be essential for the time being. Thanks for taking the time to show me some of your thoughts. It is a great help to have seasoned pros on this board to help us that are still wet behind the ears. Thanks for yoru comments.

This is another interior shot from a recent shoot I did. My first as a

"pro". :) I guess if you get paid anything you are a pro? I use that

term very losely. I am still an amature, but hope to move past that

eventually.

 

Anyway, let me know what you think of this shot and if there is

anything I could do to improve my interior shots. I like this one and

I also did a B&W with the ottoman as the only object in color. I will

be posting that one soon. It turned out really nice.

 

Thanks!

Dave, good point. That would also give the table arrangement a little more emphasis. It is a bit hidden right now.

I really appreciate the encouraging words. I agree on the chair. If I were to reshoot this I would do two versions, one with and one without the chair. Thanks again everyone!

This is an interior shot I took last weekend for a client. I am

shooting homes for real estate clients. Let me know what the pros

think. I like it, but I know it still needs some work. Lemme have it!

Thanks for your honest critique. I'm still wet behind the ears. :)

Just my lame opinion, but I like this one a lot more than the other one. This give a real sense of veritgo. Makes me a kind of dizzy. Looks really cool though. Good shot!

I took a shot like this once in black and white. Looked pretty cool. It's fun to play with the symetry of power line structures. Turn it to black and white and see what you think. Nice shot.

I think you have created a wonderful shot. The "father" model in this shot is a bit stiff. He almost seems nervous or afraid to have his photo taken. He doesn't look comfortable. Maybe he is the feeling reservations about this shot. Who knows. The "daughter" is perfect, she has the glee of a young girl excited about a new addition to the family. Excited about a new playmate or sibling. The "mother should be nude in this shot (in my opinion). She is the lifegiver and nurturer of this shot. Almost like those little fertility statues that were used hundreds of years ago. (I can't think of the name off the top of my head). This shot is great though and those are my only comments. Great job! Wonderful concept. Very loving and caring.

Let me know what you think. Thanks!

My ONLY critique on this is that her makeup makes her face look a little orange by comparison to her milk white skin. It may be warm lighting on her face. Her red hair, gloves and lipstick really make this image work very nicely. Also, good call on the eyes, her steel blue eyes are great and to sharpen them up would really make this image pop.

 

Great composition and concept, overall I really like this photo. Good job! Thanks for sharing, it is an inspiring shot.

I appreciate the critique. I see exactly what you are saying on the lower left. This was taken handheld with an A80. I am planning to go back and shoot it again using my D70 on a tripod. I just love the colors in it.

Just kidding. It is a little dark and the details are having a hard time coming out. Maybe if the light that was in the bottom left corner were illuminating one or all of the ducks it might have a little more definition. Maybe using only one duck also. I like the idea though and for the mostpart the photo is nice.

Colors look very nice and the work you did in photoshop is subtle. No goofy filtering. (my own person issue) :) I would like to see the bottom of the structure. The cropping is a little awkward since I can see a little of the bottom on the right and then it cuts deeply into the door and bottom on the left. Nice work though.

This is one of those shots that just happens and you feel fortunate to

have caught it. The plane was going over as I looked up to take this

shot. The timing couldn't have been better and it works very nicely

with the angles of the building. The evening sun gave a nice

illumination to the Michigan Ave side of it's facade. This is one I

really enjoy looking at.

Nice looking shot. I personally don't have any problem with her looking away from the lens. I also like the off center composition. You see the beautiful red rocks behinder her and it makes you believe she is taking in the view of something. It makes me imagine what she is feeling or thinking as she is looking away. There is an emotional pull to this image. I like it!

Great job of this. It grabbed me right away! You are doing some very nice work. Keep shooting and posting your work!

This is a photo taken in an abandon hotel in the ghost town of

Langtry, Texas. It was an intriguing town and I hope to get back and

shoot a lot more. Thanks for your input and please look at my other

photos. I would love to get feedback. Chris

This is my first photo to post for critique. Let me know any thought

you may have on it that could inprove my future photos. Thanks in

advance for taking the time to look at my work.

Chris

Wow, I just keep starring at this. It is an amazing shot. I have looked at a lot of photographers work, and liked a lot. This is the fist photo I have commented on. This image captures so much. I just can't stop looking at it. Absolutely wonderful! Well done!