Photo Walk With My Daughter

[Glenn Clabo]

Asiana...
First...hello from Boston...nice to meet you.
FYI...many of us live in very different time zones and sleep weird hours. That means you won't get immediate feedback but if you really want to learn it's a great place to do it.
You really seem to have an eye for photography and that means a lot. These shots are very well done even though there are some basic things you can do to improve.
Now for feedback. Since the beginning of time there are some rules that artists have found appeal to the human eye. They are not hard and fast...they are not musts...just suggestions based success. One of the first I was shown was the "Rule of Thirds". You gave us an example in your first and last shot. The difference between the information at the top and bottom of your shot equals approximately 2/3 vs 1/3...and the same between the right and left. Besides the subject...which is always important...it presents a more pleasing picture. If you look at the second...it's just not as pleasing because the horizon splits the shot in the middle. If I've confused you...here is a good explanation with pictures... http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/rule-of-thirds.htm
One of the best things about photography is learning...and the best way to learn is to keep on shooting and getting feedback. Some people are reluctant to give negative feedback...especially to young photographers. So if you really want honest feedback...just keep asking.
Sorry that this was a little long...I hope you keep on shooting and posting.

 

[Asiana Quinn]

AHH! Thank you guys so much for all of the nice comments! haha It means a lot that you guys like my photos, makes me so happy! ^_^ I LOVE this website so much! haha <3 ^_^

 

[Asiana Quinn]

Thank you so much Glenn! I will differently take some more photos and keep in mind the "Rule of Three". I will also make sure to keep posting and get more feedback to challenge myself ^_^ Thank you again!

 

[Lesley Jones]

Hi Asiana! It's always nice to have another female in here - there are few enough as it is.

I like shooting into the sun and it can produce the most wonderful detail (think of how each blade of grass in a field looks so clearly defined). It can cause problems though. Tricks I use are to put the camera on a tripod so I can use a very small aperture. I don't want to increase the ISO and therefore the shutter speed is slower and hence the need for the tripod and cable release. Try and hide the full sun behind something - a branch or large leaf for example. The small aperture will reduce flare and any small traces left in the image can be removed in something like Photoshop. Does that help?

 

[Asiana Quinn]

Hi Asiana! It's always nice to have another female in here - there are few enough as it is.

I like shooting into the sun and it can produce the most wonderful detail (think of how each blade of grass in a field looks so clearly defined). It can cause problems though. Tricks I use are to put the camera on a tripod so I can use a very small aperture. I don't want to increase the ISO and therefore the shutter speed is slower and hence the need for the tripod and cable release. Try and hide the full sun behind something - a branch or large leaf for example. The small aperture will reduce flare and any small traces left in the image can be removed in something like Photoshop. Does that help?

Thank you so much! This helps a lot! and I will for sure bring my tripod next time I go take pictures ^_^ I can't wait to use all the feed back thank you again!! ^_^