I usually learn a little sumthin' sumthin' when I post in the critiques forum, and it's nice to share our growth as photographers with like minded folks, but I have a specific request this time.

These are some of my favourite shots from the Prison For Women (P4W). They are shot in very early morning light. For the sake of this post, lets say maybe I was returning soon. What should I do differently on my next shoot to improve upon these images in any way?

Any and all thoughts desired.

Here is the P4W post for those interested in delving deeper or seeing the rest of the images from the first visit...

http://jermalism.b...son-for-women.html



P4W by jerm IX, on Flickr


P4W by jerm IX, on Flickr


P4W by jerm IX, on Flickr


P4W by jerm IX, on Flickr


P4W by jerm IX, on Flickr


P4W by jerm IX, on Flickr


P4W by jerm IX, on Flickr


P4W by jerm IX, on Flickr


P4W by jerm IX, on Flickr

I've asked in the past without any answer, but will ask again. What settings are you using (aperture and ISO) and what lens are you using? The raw images should hold these values. Also what metering mode and picture style? (The north and south buttons around the SET button on the back of the camera).

I ask because we have identical cameras (and lens) but I don't seem to be able to obtain the same level of crispness for the photos.

Posted by Intrinsic I've asked in the past without any answer, but will ask again. What settings are you using (aperture and ISO) and what lens are you using? The raw images should hold these values. Also what metering mode and picture style? (The north and south buttons around the SET button on the back of the camera). I ask because we have identical cameras (and lens) but I don't seem to be able to obtain the same level of crispness for the photos.

If your signed into Flickr you can check out the exif data on each photo.

*edit, maybe Jerm has that option turned off on his account. Either way, awesome shots. Number 2 is my favorite.

Posted by Crawnorder If your signed into Flickr you can check out the exif data on each photo. *edit, maybe Jerm has that option turned off on his account. Either way, awesome shots. Number 2 is my favorite.

Yeah he did (I was the one that told him about EXIF data). Hoping for the details, most people will share them out upon request.

Thanks Crawnorder

Posted by Intrinsic I've asked in the past without any answer, but will ask again. What settings are you using (aperture and ISO) and what lens are you using? The raw images should hold these values. Also what metering mode and picture style? (The north and south buttons around the SET button on the back of the camera). I ask because we have identical cameras (and lens) but I don't seem to be able to obtain the same level of crispness for the photos.

Sorry about not responding last time man, my bad.

Lens: Stock 35mm
Aperture: f/8.0
ISO Speed: 200
Metering Mode: Multi-segment (Evaluative)
Picture Style: Standard

Posted by jerm IX Thanks Crawnorder Sorry about not responding last time man, my bad. Lens: Stock 35mm Aperture: f/8.0 ISO Speed: 200 Metering Mode: Multi-segment (Evaluative) Picture Style: Standard

Thanks for the info. Apparently we are using different lenses, I have the 18-55 where you have the 35mm which many consider to take sharper images. Either that or my skills just plain suck (which I'd not argue).

Not really a photo critique response, I know.. but I always envy how your pics turn out sharper.

Posted by Intrinsic Thanks for the info. Apparently we are using different lenses, I have the 18-55 where you have the 35mm which many consider to take sharper images. Either that or my skills just plain suck (which I'd not argue). Not really a photo critique response, I know.. but I always envy how your pics turn out sharper.

Thanks man.

Really like the second one. The color gradient is great. Also the bright and dark gradient.. The lines. Nice.

I am a mark for abandoned prisons so I enjoyed these a lot.

Thanks boys.

That photograph where the camera is almost (or is) touching the ground feels too low. It makes the brain work to figure out the perspective which is not needed. I would open up your aperture a bit and bring the camera a bit higher from the ground for a shot like that.

awesome!

Hmm, I've give it a shot:

I like the old time feel of the first shot.

I'm not really feeling the second shot though; I think that blown out spot really distracts me. I'd prefer the third shot, which is much more interesting to me.

5. This angle feels a bit 'off' to me... maybe a bit too low or cocked a little too much for how low it is.

6. Not liking the focus on this one. I'd like the left side to be in focus as opposed to the right side. I think my eyes are naturally drawn to the left, but it's not in focus.

7. Is very nicely composed and one of my favorites from this set.

8, 9 and 10 all kind of blend in together too much... I think they are too flat feeling because of the lack of color and contrast... it's just very plain and white. Out of all of these, 10 is the sweetest with the lighting from the windows though.

I felt that the series was lacking something, but not quite sure if it was the shooter or just the subject being too monotonous, plain, and too bright/white. Perhaps some tampering with the post would spruce it up some and really make them stand out.
Also, number them next time to make it easier to critique!!