Anything helps!

I've only just recently been messing around with Adobe Lightroom and want feedback on how i'm not only doing, but what I could change, add, improve, AND also the composition is on these few.

Thank you!

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The composure isn't grabbing me on any of these.

#1 is too cluttered (loose the building of the right) and don't off at the base of building. Not squared off and not looking any better for it.

#2 meh? This may be the best of the group, but again the composition isn't there for me. I like the colors...

#3 Not squared off and the top left lines aren't coming out of the corners, all of which detracted from it. The right side with the brightness and distorted roundness skews it even more for me.
It's not working for me at all.

#4 Too much empty space with lines and angles were the detract for the composure. Not a keeper.

You get one shot at composing the image.
It makes or breaks it.
Some subjects just aren't going to be keepers no matter what you do.
You are limited by your cam and len's limitations as well as resolution and dynamic range limits (http://www.cambrid.../dynamic-range.htm).
What looks pleasing to your eye may not look so as a picture.

Most shots should be squared off unless you have a damn good artistic reason not to.

Great link, I'll have to read more into it soon when I get a chance. I do agree with what you said. One chance makes it or breaks it. Basically what you see and shoot, isn't exactly what you have seen prior, is from what I get from it.

As for the building aspect. Full buildings being the focal point is prime right? So more full on shots of the whole building / structure is what should be seen.

Also, you did mention lines and angles. Does the human eye tend to want to see more symmetry and 90s?

Thanks for the speedy reply!

Building on blackhawk's comments, which would echo my own, I'll add:

What are you looking to create here? Are you looking to document, or are you looking to be more "artistic"? If it is the former, then then you get a lot more leeway. If it is the latter, then you have much to learn (not a bad thing. Learning is good), and asking is a good step.

- #2: the book in the lower right corner is distracting and should have been moved out of the frame. Its too new and glossy for the look that I think you were going for.

- #3 This photo is a bit of a mess. The subject is uninteresting, the composition is ... I'm not sure what. The framing is wrong. This one is likely a write off.

- #4 I think this is the best of the set. I like its sparse simplicity and that the parallel lines (the walls/edges of record cover) give it structure.

Hey Yokes,

Yeah, a little bit of both. I want to document as every explorer does, but I want to go above that. Getting into the depth of cameras, functions and programs are fairly new to me, yet i'm always open to info and tips. I want to go above and beyond the whole enter an abandoned area / building and snap a photo of everything there is, if that makes sense.

Thanks for the feedback!

There are hundreds/thousands of YouTube videos that can probably help learning more about photography and how to make the best use of your gear and software.

Posted by yokes Building on blackhawk's comments, which would echo my own, I'll add: What are you looking to create here? Are you looking to document, or are you looking to be more "artistic"? If it is the former, then then you get a lot more leeway. If it is the latter, then you have much to learn (not a bad thing. Learning is good), and asking is a good step. - #2: the book in the lower right corner is distracting and should have been moved out of the frame. Its too new and glossy for the look that I think you were going for. - #3 This photo is a bit of a mess. The subject is uninteresting, the composition is ... I'm not sure what. The framing is wrong. This one is likely a write off. - #4 I think this is the best of the set. I like its sparse simplicity and that the parallel lines (the walls/edges of record cover) give it structure.

Another point to add is the display resolution here is low which can give a misleading presentation. Simple, bold images tend to look best here because of this.

Yokes likes #4, I don't; art is in the eye of the beholder. It may look better at full res and be better suited as a poster size display.

Fix a line of sight so the center of the lense is aimed at the exact height on the subject. Adjust height of cam or backup to get the subject squared off. Use vertical lines on on the R/L borders to line it up squared up. Once you get in the habit of doing this it becomes second nature and almost effectless.
A lot goes into taking a shot; it takes time and practice. Get the basics down; squaring it up, exposure, AF lock where it's needed etc. so you can focus on composing the shot. Walk around and try different angle, heights, etc to find what looks best. Blow it off and move on if it doesn't click.
Shoot multiple images of the same subject if it's good from different angles, AF points, aperture/metering settings etc. Use -any- height/angle/position that works to bring it out.
Using full manual mode will help you learn to use the cam effectively.

Those are some pretty great points too!
Yeah, I'll keep a mental note of all the basic steps you listed, Blackhawk.
And yes, I'll have to check out some YouTube videos. I'm sure there's something out there for total beginners. Ground up!

Thanks again!

Posted by niteratzclub Those are some pretty great points too! Yeah, I'll keep a mental note of all the basic steps you listed, Blackhawk. And yes, I'll have to check out some YouTube videos. I'm sure there's something out there for total beginners. Ground up! Thanks again!

Read the cam owners manual until it's memorized. Any terms or techniques in it you don't know or understand, google.
There are many skills and pieces of knowledge to learn including how the cam sensor works. The better you understand the hardware and optics, the better you can exploit their strengths and work around the weaknesses.

This is an excellent website to learn from:
https://luminous-l...tion-introduction/

Explore it and this one for lens and cams:
http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/index.php

This site gives detailed knowledge of how CMOS sensor work and valuable comparisons:
http://www.clarkvi...rformance.summary/

These are top shelf sites that will give you volumes of useful information on techniques and gear.

Posted by blackhawk Read the cam owners manual until it's memorized. Any terms or techniques in it you don't know or understand, google. There are many skills and pieces of knowledge to learn including how the cam sensor works. The better you understand the hardware and optics, the better you can exploit their strengths and work around the weaknesses. This is an excellent website to learn from: https://luminous-l...tion-introduction/ Explore it and this one for lens and cams: http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/index.php This site gives detailed knowledge of how CMOS sensor work and valuable comparisons: http://www.clarkvi...rformance.summary/ These are top shelf sites that will give you volumes of useful information on techniques and gear.

Awesome, thanks for the links!