Photo Critique Club

[Noraaaaa]

Not much you can do with a phone camera to improve other than focus on trying to get them to stay still and in focus better. Better backgrounds can help with that as well. But the best option is getting a "real" camera. what was your budget for a new camera again? I have a canon EOS 60D and while it is expensive it is most definitely worth it.

I thought 300 but It’s to low. Mabey a 500 dollar one I can get for 300 used?

 

[notabitail]

What do you all think about this photo?

It isn't a bird.

 

[Noraaaaa]

Your pictures look nice
One thing I think is very important that I feel like a lot of people don’t pay attention to (seems like you are though) is the background. It really makes a difference. With a phone you probably have the hardest time with the pictures being blurry. One thing I like doing is putting a chicken on something so they have a harder time moving and then getting their attention with food. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. Like this:View attachment 4040113Honestly I don’t really think there is much that I know to help with a phone. I saw on Lacy’s thread that you were looking to buy a camera. I agree with the others that 300 is probably too low. I have a Nikon D3500 which I absolutely love and would definitely recommend. I think it was around 600-800 new. I think all you can find of those now is refurbished for about 400-500 maybe. You can find refurbished ones in really good shape. I also have a Canon Rebel 76 which are similar price. I know Lacy has a Rebel T5 that she really likes.

Thank you so much!!!

 

[Squawkers]

When photographing animals, try and lock the eyes in as the focal point. In this shot, the wattles look to be the clearest focal point. And he moved slightly when you took it so it's a little soft overall as a result. Pop that flash to freeze the movement

The way only the head is really in focus here makes me wonder what settings you used. It's pretty tight dof with instant falloff. Is that from camera settings or a filter?

Yeah, the head was definitely moving a lot. I did not use a filter. My settings:

 

[Logar]

What do you all think about this photo?
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It isn't a bird.

Decent for a drone

 

[Noraaaaa]

In general, these are mechanically good. Focus is good, DoF is what it is with a cell camera, and you're making good choices with your subject and background. The one thing I would comment on mechanically is that in the first image you needed more light. It's a little flat and dark without some flash in it.

I do not mean to be negative with the rest of my comment. Please take it is constructive critique and not me trashing your photos. I do really think they're good for what they are and what you are working with.

In terms of subject, they're great as snapshots. None of them really have any drama or intensity that makes them awesome photographs. What I mean by that is a snapshot sits on your desk, goes in a photo album, hangs with the family portraits, etc... A great photograph is one you walk by and immediately go "I want that hanging on my wall at home!"

These are snapshots. They've got meaning and importance to you, and you should feel good about them. Taking great snaps and progressing to creating amazing photos is the journey we're all on. Welcome aboard.

Thank you!

 

[notabitail]

I thought 300 but It’s to low. Mabey a 500 dollar one I can get for 300 used?

I bought a Lumix G7 used for around $400-ish. My sister @CCsGarden has one and it takes amazing photos as far as I am concerned.

 

[Noraaaaa]

What do you all think about this photo?
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It isn't a bird.

I like it. Lots going on. I would have tilted the camera to get the buildings in the middle, but I’m def not a pro!

 

[Noraaaaa]

I bought a Lumix G7 used for around $400-ish. My sister @CCsGarden has one and it takes amazing photos as far as I am concerned.

Okay! I’ll look into that!

 

[notabitail]

I like it. Lots going on. I would have tilted the camera to get the buildings in the middle, but I’m def not a pro!

I've got a whole bunch of photos of that tower.