New Homework

[Tim]

Well class, there were some really impressive sunset shots.. This time it'll be a bit easier in that everyone has access to it and you'll have more control over the situation. So who can guess what it is?...... Yes, down the back, George?... No, you can't go to the toilet and stop pulling Martins hair...

This week it's 'Still Life'... Whatever you want to compose in it.
Let's get cracking. Looking forward to seeing your images and if possible remember to keep your subject(s) set up so we can tweak your shot..
Have a great weekend...

[Mal]

Ah well here we go

[StuG]

my attempt

[Kirsty]

My homework - on time for once!

[bartonflyer]

Having trouble with the shadows (no jokes about hank marvin please!) - advice greatfully received - thanks Ian

[marty]

Sorry I'm late sir, I live so far away takes me a while to get to class.

So would you like to see my 'cherries' now?

[robbie-doux]

Odd omelette

[Renee Marquis]

OH TEACHER...............where did he go?

[Renee Marquis]

Posting afew of my still subject....

[Tim]

Hey again Class... Been a crazy crazy mental crazy week so apologies for disappearing on you.
Let's get straight into it..

Mal, good shots. The 1st is too flat but the 2nd one works. I think I'd get rid of the 'glow' around the candle and possibly light the wick too. 8/10

Not bad Stu tho I'd replace that sheet with a plain white or black one. The colour of it doesn't work imho. in the first shot try getting a little bit more of the neck in and positioning it so it runs from top corner to opposite bottom corner. The lights nice but a bit too soft as you lose the top right corner of the head. Also just little things to notice like the string crossing the head and adjusting all the keys to pick up the light in different ways (re-tuning later is optional depending on your singing. If it's like mine no amount of tuning helps!!)
The 2nd one doesn't work for me tho. I see where you're going with it but maybe if you got staight forward sheet music (without the text) and only use a section of the page(s) in the shot. Also, get in a bit closer and fill the frame with as much of the guitar and music as you can. The light again is just a bit soft. Can you add another light to the right or left of your shooting position. Also try a B&W version. Nice efforts tho. 6/10

Kirsty, the first one's almost there. I'd frame it square and try get in all of the reflection. Also, tripod. Bit of shake is stealing the shot from you. I'd love to see that one pinpoint sharp.
The 2nd shot has too much going on and not enough focus on the main pumpkin(the dark L shape in the windoe, the window itself, other pumpkin and thing in the rh side (is that a mouse?!)) Try putting it on a more neutral platform and creating stonger more dramatic light to make him that bit more alive n creepy. 7/10

Frank Marvin aside, that's a tough one Barton, lots of shape n shadow in there. I'd convert it to mono and also bring the light lower and more to one side to create more pronounced shadows. Also, watch your depth of field as the front egg and cradboard lip throw your eye off being dominant in the shot but out of focus.. 7/10

So Marty, you and your cherries.. Love them. Great shots except for the resolution and sharpness (tho I expect they're related). The only thig I'd suggest is removing the diaganol shapes that appear in the bottom r + l corner of each photo. Good work. 9/10

Nothing odd about that omelette Robbie, especially when you've seen 'jackass'.. Nice composition, but you need to get morre angle on it rather than shooting directly above. Try going lower down and closer, obscuring some of the b/ground food with that in the foreground. Also you need to punch up the lighting to get stronger colours and more shape in them. 6/10

I'm here Renee!! Nice shots though I'd like to see these done under controlled lighting. The 1st has lovely colours and shape but is lacking in depth. Maybe get it at an angle so we can see that centre stamen. The 2nd I like. Lovely light, colours and good composition but think it'd work better if you singed out one honeysuckle and used the others out of focus in the b/ground with the rest of the bush. As it is I think it's a bit confusing and cluttered (tho that could just be my simple brain!!!) 7/10

I hope this is all useful for you and it's just my thoughts so feel free to argue with me, throw tantrums or buy heavy rounds of drink!! I've attached some quick PSCS edits of some of the shots to sort of show what I'm talking about. Might be easier than understanding my Irish accent!! Looking forward to seeing the re-do's and I promise I'll respond quicker this week..
Later

[Stemmy]

Tim yo are doing a great job with this thread !!!

Well done.

[bartonflyer]

Yes - many thanks Tim, the advice & criticism is much appreciated - Cheers Ian

[Renee Marquis]

OH DARN.... I cant re-shoot these they are gone... winter is here! POO guess I dont get a good grade in this class. And also have no camera to shoot with sent mine out the other day for repair and wont get it back for afew weeks.....dang! Well I guess I always have my RebelXT or my point and shoot camera..... give the class another assignment TEACHER please and I will join in....

[Tim]

Renee have a go with the Rebel n shoot some flowers indoors. I'm going to give new homework on Tuesday but still try and re shoot this one if you can.

[Renee Marquis]

Okay TIM......will go and try this just for you..... post on up in a little while.

[Renee Marquis]

okay here is my homework.. reshoot of flowers..... with my canon rebelXT and light sphere on flash...... tryed doing this with out flash just could not get it to work... way to dark and not much other good light source...

[marty]

thanks teach for my 9/10.
yes the corners of the cardboard where annoying me as well, didn't know how to get rid of them will try shooting using material instead. will have to find another type of fruit ate all the cherries and the pips just dont look right!
and your acent, I understand every word you said - I was born in Belfast, it's those scots I have a wee problem with

[Dotty.c]

sorry i'm late,

[marty]

sorry i'm late,

for being late I think you need to share the rest of the box with the class:exit:

[Dotty.c]

opps sorry marty all gone, and they werent even mine, thats why they tasted so good. :whistle3:

[Renee Marquis]

ooooh Dottie I like that image... !

[Stemmy]

Been shooting more handbags today - so thought they fitted the theme.

Would be interested if people comment on how they are lit. I will reveal all later.

Sorry im late teach !!!!

[Mal]

Hi Teach sorry I'm late been packing for my holidays.. Lit the candle

[Tim]

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[Kirsty]

is it lit from above martin?

[Stemmy]

Sooo many times photographers overcomplicate matters.

these handbag shots were taken in my mum & dads conservatory - no flash - on a white background.

Keep it simple if you can.

[Stemmy]

Sooo many times photographers overcomplicate matters.

these handbag shots were taken in my mum & dads conservatory - no flash - on a white background.

Keep it simple if you can.

[JonUK]

Sorry its late Teach....Work and stuff yanno

Jon

[Tim]

Hey class Sorry 'bout the delay.. My computer didn't like the re-boot Martin did and I have no idea about computers so it took a bit of time n a couple of sledgehammers, but i'm back on now..

Martin, great shots.. The first and 3rd one are perfect. No crit at all. The black one might need a touch of light at the front but I think I'm just being picky so the class don't bully you for getting 10/10... And you're so right about keeping it simple.. All the gadgets in the world won't make a brilliant shot if you don't have the basics right...

Mal, that's better, A bit blurred (tripod!!) but the colours and flame work better.. 9/10

Jon, love that.. lovely mood and even a great choice of song.. The only thing I'd suggest is to brighten the clarinet just a touch, but if it ruins the mood doing so I'd leave as is.. 9/10

Hope I got to everyone in here for this assignment.. Going to post a new one now so check in and get snapping..

[Kirsty]

The only thing I'd suggest is to brighten the clarinet just a touch

Its a flute sir!

[JonUK]

Its a flute sir!

Yahh boo sucks kirsty! I was gona tell him that to see if'n he'd give me the extra mark :nhl_fight

[Tim]

Oops... Shoulda know seeing as I have a clarinet at home (tho it's been ages since I played!!).. I'll give you the extra mark for sparing my pride Jon!!

[Kirsty]

Please sir do i get an extra mark too?!:Dm *looks hopefull*

[GDFB]

Very late indeed, but if you can tell me what it is I will give a *****, well maybe not.

SB

GDFB

[Newvalehouse]

Section of a porcelain figurine.
Jim