michelle_hunt

I would darken and clone out the trees. Great capture!

Hi everyone. I am new to photography and would like a critique on this

image (and all of them in my gallery :) ) I have problems with

exposure and realize this is over exposed and the whites in the

horse's neck and shoulder blown out. I would like any editing advice,

and thoughts on the composition of this picture. Thanks!

I like the edit! And I am glad my pics are interesting enough that people like to play around with them!

Unique and incredible! I don't know enough to critique this....lol...I can just say I have never seen anything like it.

Hi everybody. I am new to photography and often struggle with exposure issues. I realize this is somewhat over exposed and my whites on the horse's neck and shoulder are blown out. I would appreciate any tips on exposure and editing and opinions on the composition of this image.

Thanks!

Yeah, now that you mention it, the rock IS more interesting than the lizard....LOL

I definitely agree with the brightness of the gravel! So, I am guessing with subjects I can't get close to I have to create a better DOP with editing? I actually had blurred the background in this some already.

They are quite similar. It seems I get the best ones of the females. I have taken more than 3,000 hummer shots since I started in January. At least now I am only taking about 100 a day. It was really getting out of control, and it is MUCH easier to delete now LOL

I am enjoying hearing and learning from everyone here! Please feel free to comment on any (all) of the photos I upload in my gallery. Thanks, again!

I really am grossed out by lizards, but found myself taking pictures

of one, anyway. I would love opinions on composition, lighting,

exposure, and anything else you would like to mention. I am new to

photography.

Thanks!

I don't know enough about photography to tell you why I think this is one of the best under shots of a hawk I have ever seen.....but I love it. It is too bad it took you so long to get it. There are a few here I chase down the road with my point and shoot from telephone pole to telephone pole on a regular basis, just hoping to get one decent shot!

Hi everybody! I would appreciate any and all opinions and any advice on how to improve this image.

Thanks in advance!

Michelle

This angle makes this horse look extremely thin

No RAW, which is too bad since I struggle continuously with exposure issues.

Hi everyone! I would appreciate any opinions and comments, along

with any editing advice on how to improve this image.

Thanks in advance!

Michelle

Thanks for the link! I will definitely check it out! I have so much to learn. SO many pictures....so little time. Hopefully I can improve my photography skills so I won't have these complicated edits to do.

I love the second edit! How can I reduce noise in Photoshop 7? I know despeckle, but it never seems to do much, and I can layer so whatever I do to the background won't affect the bird. I still have the original shot if you think I should have more space on the right after I crop more on the left. You guys are fabulous for teaching me!

When you don't see a bird for critique from me, please check the pets.....LOL

I originally thanked everyone privately, not knowing those who did critiques would take the time to come back a second time. So.......THANKS! It is great to hear what you did right, because if you are new, like me, you have no idea why a pic turned out good. Of course, what you did wrong is helpful, too.  I have a feeling this is going to be my favorite website! :)

Thanks everyone! I really love the edit. The crop was a great idea, too, and makes a huge improvement, I think.

While shooting hummingbirds in my backyard, this road runner appeared

in the distance. Knowing their behavior,(they don't all them road

runners for nothing) I decided to get a couple of pictures and then

change camera settings. (I have a point and shoot). I got 4 shots and

he was long gone. I managed with considerable editing to salvage this

shot from the brink of death, and would love advice on how to improve

what I have done so far. I have Photoshop 7 and am still learning it.

Thanks everyone!

Michelle

Thanks so much for taking the time to look at and critique my photo. And for the encouragement. I am eager (obsessed) to learn all I can and become better as a photographer.

IMHO this would look better with more space at the top and less saturation, which would also reduce the background noise. Incredible shot!

You should crop so the happy couple isn't dead center

Beautiful shot, but I think maybe too much saturation...which could make the sky look off as well. Too tight a crop on the top IMHO

I love the clarity and the colors make it creepy, scary, a nightmare! I love the foot in the water because it is such a contradiction to how I feel about getting in that water!