April 21st Evening Newbie Outing Photos

[Ghaz1]

How come still have some people not posted their photos from that night's shoot?
Don't tell me it takes 4 or 5 days to PP and post up 1 or 2 photos?

I think we need a session to guide newbies how to PP and upload pics.

 

[MikeyMM]

ISO400 doesn't explain the blueness.

AUTO white balance? Really? That's quite far off.
Even when you set to Auto, I'm quite sure you can also add in some bias towards cooler or warmer... My D80 has -3 (warmer) to +3 (cooler)... I think the D90 has a much more comprehensive range.
Most of my night shots taken at Auto WB and -1 bias. Turned out fine so far.
Give it a check and see...

Actually this is the only blue-ish photo. The other photos are ok, since I used Auto WB setting.
Maybe it's really blue virus from Fujiwara. :sweat:

 

[MikeyMM]

The result of a weekend with no photoshoot and too much time on my hands.

OMG!
That's amazing!

 

[tealeaves]

Nicely taken! Sharp n contrasty. I like the buildings like this, slightly darkened against the dusk sky.
My only nitpick is with the perspective. As you can see, the tall buildings are tilted towards the center of the frame.

hey kevin, thank you for taking time out to comment on my photos. anw, my buildings are tilted towards the centre? all the buildings or those towards the middle of the picture? sry i cant really see that.

I see some things a bit differently from ZeroCoolAstra. For me, it's progression of things and maybe a different learning path - kinda like learning to walk before running.
1. Learning the technicals of your camera (e.g. how the settings work, had a lady with viewfinder set with the diopter adjustment on so everything has been blur, etc)
2. Learning the general rules of taking photos with the right settings (e.g. why landscape aperture settings are like such, and when to choose such aperture settings)
3. Composing (most important) - e.g. rules of a third
4. Move on...

From stage 4 onwards, there are different things to look out for.
I feel starting to get the horizon straight will be most important. There are even more advanced stuff like what ZeroCoolAstra mention, like how buildings may look better if they all look like they are standing straight. My feel is that if you move on too fast, you are going to miss out on certain aspects of photography. The leaning lines of an ultra wide angle for example, can add dynamicism to a photo. It's not that I disagree with straight building lines; I just think there has been an overemphasis on this aspect of photography (which I also feel is more advanced). Learn the basics proper... before learning to break them

And yes, I think this pix is nice too. :thumbsup:

haha tks alot bro, yeah i do believe that composition and getting the basics right's the key to better shots see forward to learning more from you guys!

#1 and #2 prob better taken landscape.

#3 is well taken

i'll work on my composition the next time. tks!

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

hey kevin, thank you for taking time out to comment on my photos. anw, my buildings are tilted towards the centre? all the buildings or those towards the middle of the picture? sry i cant really see that.



haha tks alot bro, yeah i do believe that composition and getting the basics right's the key to better shots see forward to learning more from you guys!



i'll work on my composition the next time. tks!

After reading wildcat's comments, I agree with him that perspective issues can be left till later when all the basics have been grounded in.

In landscapes, it is important that horizons be horizontal unless the tilt is (obviously) deliberate. Sometimes when you see buildings not vertical, it gives the feeling that the horizon is not horizontal.
with wide angles, I guess the tilt of buildings is inevitable without correction in PP. Sometimes the tilt adds dynamism to the photo.

 

[Jemhadar]

My fotos,

 

[Jemhadar]

More fotos,

Cheers!

 

[buzzybee]

I think we need a session to guide newbies how to PP and upload pics.

:dunno::bsmilie::sweat: :thumbsup:

pix too big...tryin to resize otherwise kena nicely if post files too big...Wait ah!!!!

 

[Ghaz1]

:dunno::bsmilie::sweat: :thumbsup:

pix too big...tryin to resize otherwise kena nicely if post files too big...Wait ah!!!!

Ok but don't keep us in suspense too long. Wanna see how you applied what you've learned...

 

[coolthought]

My contribution of blue skyline.

some more of the photo here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/coolthought/sets/72157623906168590/

 

[angdaonee]

Here are my shots

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

Here are my shots

I think you were next to me when you were shooting this... Didn't tilt the camera further down to capture more of the Esplanade?
I liked the lights below. Made the photo look very busy with activity. The sky was a nice dark blue, but otherwise a bit bland.

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

Here are my shots

After seeing some of the other shots, I feel that the better composition is to exclude the floating platform with all its floodlights, and turn more to the left, taking in more of Marina Sq (and the hotels, as well as the curve in the road.

The floodlights pose a problem with exposure, and don't really contribute to the photo as a compositional element.

 

[coolthought]

Here are my shots

this looks good except for the 2 irritating white sticks.

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

this looks good except for the 2 irritating white sticks.

hahah what to do. Limitations of the shooting location.

We must bring a 4m high platform next time

 

[coolthought]

Hand held. Spotted a couple. Maybe something interesting is happening....."Click"

 

[coolthought]

hahah what to do. Limitations of the shooting location.

We must bring a 4m high platform next time

I will bring a saw....;p

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

I will bring a saw....;p

that's too primitive!

I have an angle grinder in my office

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

More fotos,

Cheers!

your photos are a wee bit too small. At least 640 x 480 would be appropriate. Perhaps even 800 x 600.

 

[angdaonee]

After seeing some of the other shots, I feel that the better composition is to exclude the floating platform with all its floodlights, and turn more to the left, taking in more of Marina Sq (and the hotels, as well as the curve in the road.

The floodlights pose a problem with exposure, and don't really contribute to the photo as a compositional element.

True Will take note of that