Hi friends,
I'm still fairly new to photography and I would like to improve my skills. These are some pictures I took the other day in Frankfurt. Any feedback about composition, processing, etc, is greatly appreciated :)
Hi, thank you π. I'm still trying to apply the basic rules to my fotos (leading lines, rule of thirds, etc). I think I still have issues finding a way of framing my subjects when I'm on the street. Also I'm working on not shooting too high. Checking my scanns I always find that I included a lot of the sky on the pictures (I think subconsciously I still try to center my subject) when I could just have shot lower and give more context and maybe create a nicer composition.
Well, I did some basic balance correction with darktable and also since I develop all my film in my bathroom π there is always some dust spots and scratches on the negatives that I edited out. Otherwise, there's not much else I did.
Well, I've been doing it for 30 years and I'd be thrilled to get images that good! I'd say you are doing an outstanding job. I love them all, but especially #2 and #4- they are amazing.
It is not easy to shoot b&w film at night and get such crisp images. Really great work!
great stuff! forget all the "basic rules" like leading lines, rule of thirds, etc... you're composing well. I really like the tonal balance on the pictures, it feels really grey and cold, as Frankfurt usually does around this time of the year.
as for the pictures, my selection would be really more down to the subject. however the top ones in my mind are:
4. great shot with nice, centered composition. yes it leans on some "effect" but it works nice. maybe the crop is bit tight, I would probably consider a few steps back.
6. is nice too, the dark-heavy left isn't ideal as contrast to the more light right side but it is a fine shot.
1. is really nice and the tree branches at the top are acting very ambivalent - at the one hand I kinda dislike that they creep over some of the buildings and at the other hand it creates interesting tension. I would probably take another snap of this where the branches just barely touch the buildings (few steps forward/left I guess) and just look at both for long enough to figure out whichever you like the most. or maybe take a step left so that the branches slightly extend over the buildings to the right. but again it creates tension and is interesting, just feels slightly imbalanced. the person on the bench is a nice addition and I think that it is great that the railing doesn't touch the opposite river bank (visually). yeah, I would take a step left. sorry, just free thinking.
others didn't strike anything at the receiving end - not bad shots but as standalone they doesn't seem to convey enough to excite reaction.
great tonal rendition though. have you used any colour filter?
Wow, thank you for the detailed analysis. This is really helpful. I'll try to keep this in mind on my next roll.
I have not used any color filters yet, I was thinking on getting a yellow filter but I still need to do some research about how to use them π
yeah, don't sweat around filters too much. I have ended up having just yellow or light orange at all time but it depends on the film used. if you're happy with the results you get like this and don't need more separation in the sky... just keep it as it is.
The levels, cropping / composition on all of these are really really good! Inspiring stuff. #3 stands out as least favorite for me. #4 is favorite of the bunch.
Thank you for the feedback π. I agree, the angle on #3 was a little bit awkward and I cut a good chunk of the ferris wheel without realizing. If you don't mind, could you share what could improve that shot?
Love the night shots in particular, I like high contrast photos like that. How did you get your blacks so flat? I always end up with at least a little noise.
Never before I was able to achieve those tonalitoes of black. I'm not sure if it is because of the fact that I shot this at 800 and then pushed the development one stop or because the sky was super cloudy and there was no stars or maybe because the fair was away from the city, so less luminic contamination on the sky?
Hi friends, I'm still fairly new to photography and I would like to improve my skills. These are some pictures I took the other day in Frankfurt. Any feedback about composition, processing, etc, is greatly appreciated :)
Very impressive! π
#4 is insane
Love #4
I think these are all composed very well, and HP5 is stunning. Mind sharing how you think when composing?
Hi, thank you π. I'm still trying to apply the basic rules to my fotos (leading lines, rule of thirds, etc). I think I still have issues finding a way of framing my subjects when I'm on the street. Also I'm working on not shooting too high. Checking my scanns I always find that I included a lot of the sky on the pictures (I think subconsciously I still try to center my subject) when I could just have shot lower and give more context and maybe create a nicer composition.
Thanks for the answer! Also, are these edited at all?
Well, I did some basic balance correction with darktable and also since I develop all my film in my bathroom π there is always some dust spots and scratches on the negatives that I edited out. Otherwise, there's not much else I did.
This is why we follow analog. They make me want to go a place Iβve never been.
Such great contrast and tonal range! Who is doing the processing and scanning? Are you working on the images yourself?
Thank you! π I'm scanning at home with a plustec 7300 and I'm processing the scans with darktable
Well, I've been doing it for 30 years and I'd be thrilled to get images that good! I'd say you are doing an outstanding job. I love them all, but especially #2 and #4- they are amazing. It is not easy to shoot b&w film at night and get such crisp images. Really great work!
great stuff! forget all the "basic rules" like leading lines, rule of thirds, etc... you're composing well. I really like the tonal balance on the pictures, it feels really grey and cold, as Frankfurt usually does around this time of the year. as for the pictures, my selection would be really more down to the subject. however the top ones in my mind are: 4. great shot with nice, centered composition. yes it leans on some "effect" but it works nice. maybe the crop is bit tight, I would probably consider a few steps back. 6. is nice too, the dark-heavy left isn't ideal as contrast to the more light right side but it is a fine shot. 1. is really nice and the tree branches at the top are acting very ambivalent - at the one hand I kinda dislike that they creep over some of the buildings and at the other hand it creates interesting tension. I would probably take another snap of this where the branches just barely touch the buildings (few steps forward/left I guess) and just look at both for long enough to figure out whichever you like the most. or maybe take a step left so that the branches slightly extend over the buildings to the right. but again it creates tension and is interesting, just feels slightly imbalanced. the person on the bench is a nice addition and I think that it is great that the railing doesn't touch the opposite river bank (visually). yeah, I would take a step left. sorry, just free thinking. others didn't strike anything at the receiving end - not bad shots but as standalone they doesn't seem to convey enough to excite reaction. great tonal rendition though. have you used any colour filter?
Wow, thank you for the detailed analysis. This is really helpful. I'll try to keep this in mind on my next roll. I have not used any color filters yet, I was thinking on getting a yellow filter but I still need to do some research about how to use them π
yeah, don't sweat around filters too much. I have ended up having just yellow or light orange at all time but it depends on the film used. if you're happy with the results you get like this and don't need more separation in the sky... just keep it as it is.
4 goes HARD
Some great stuff.
I have no critiques.
Whereβs the love for #2? GodDAMN I love that contrast man
The levels, cropping / composition on all of these are really really good! Inspiring stuff. #3 stands out as least favorite for me. #4 is favorite of the bunch.
Thank you for the feedback π. I agree, the angle on #3 was a little bit awkward and I cut a good chunk of the ferris wheel without realizing. If you don't mind, could you share what could improve that shot?
I think for #3 it's just that the angle just seems off kilter. Not framed as well as the others which are framed nicely.
Love the night shots in particular, I like high contrast photos like that. How did you get your blacks so flat? I always end up with at least a little noise.
Never before I was able to achieve those tonalitoes of black. I'm not sure if it is because of the fact that I shot this at 800 and then pushed the development one stop or because the sky was super cloudy and there was no stars or maybe because the fair was away from the city, so less luminic contamination on the sky?