A photo I took of some bluetack that turned out quiet interestingly really, I like the patterns that form on the broken bluetac. This is my first sumbit so hope you like it :)
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Second, here are a few things to improve in this shot:
1) The contrast is low between the subject and the background. Do a search for "photoshop curves" and "photoshop levels" in Google to find some good tips.
2) Photos are usually more interesting when the subject is off-center. You'll see a lot of references to the "rule of thirds," meaning that a powerful composition technique is to put the subject 1/3 of the way from each edge. Here's an example from my portfolio:
3) Your subject should either be very sharply focused or look like it's deliberately out of focus while the background or elements are focused.
Learn about depth of field and how the aperture and distance to your subject affect it. Depth of field is how much distance is sharply focused within the picture. Aperture is how wide the opening is on your camera that the light goes through. Generally speaking, the larger the aperture (noted as a smaller number in the f-stop), the shallower the depth of field.
Welcome to the site. I've only been here a few weeks myself.
Try to take your score as simply an indication that you have a lot to learn, and then study other photos on this site, read the tutorials, etc.
An excellent starting place is with DrAchoo's portfolio, but really start by reading the two sets of tips linked from the top of his profile: //www.dpchallenge.com/profile.php?USER_ID=40718
Thanks for all the help :). Bluetack is a that sticky stuff that you use to stick stuff to walls, ect. that what its called in Australia might be somthing diffrent in the states.
I really like your portfolio and fav. list some really good shots. Once again thanks for the help, ill have to do some more prep for my next submission. ...once i find my camera again that is :S
Second, here are a few things to improve in this shot:
1) The contrast is low between the subject and the background. Do a search for "photoshop curves" and "photoshop levels" in Google to find some good tips.
2) Photos are usually more interesting when the subject is off-center. You'll see a lot of references to the "rule of thirds," meaning that a powerful composition technique is to put the subject 1/3 of the way from each edge. Here's an example from my portfolio:
3) Your subject should either be very sharply focused or look like it's deliberately out of focus while the background or elements are focused.
Learn about depth of field and how the aperture and distance to your subject affect it. Depth of field is how much distance is sharply focused within the picture. Aperture is how wide the opening is on your camera that the light goes through. Generally speaking, the larger the aperture (noted as a smaller number in the f-stop), the shallower the depth of field.
Welcome to the site. I've only been here a few weeks myself.
Try to take your score as simply an indication that you have a lot to learn, and then study other photos on this site, read the tutorials, etc.
An excellent starting place is with DrAchoo's portfolio, but really start by reading the two sets of tips linked from the top of his profile: //www.dpchallenge.com/profile.php?USER_ID=40718
Hmmmmmm......I've stared and stared and I don't know what it is or how it fits the challenge. I don't even know what the title has to do with the photo.
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