Jesmond Dene

Stan_Lite · 06-05-2009, 15:27

Had a bit of a wander along the Ouseburn in Jesmond Dene, just down the road from where I live this morning and took a few pics with my new (to me) 300D.

I've picked out a few of my favourites and would be interested in people's opinions. All images have had a little tweaking but nothing drastic.

Not sure which of these two I prefer

Can you tell I like waterfalls?

Obviously, I'm still finding my feet as far as creative photography goes, so I would welcome some constructive criticism regarding composition, content, post processing etc.
There are a few more in the Windows Live album located here. You can click on the photos for larger versions.

Thank you for looking

Justsomebloke · 06-05-2009, 15:34

I'm only seeing the first pic mate but it looks Lovely & definately a place I would stop & chill.

Stan_Lite · 06-05-2009, 15:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justsomebloke

I'm only seeing the first pic mate but it looks Lovely & definately a place I would stop & chill.

Hmmm. That's odd. I can see all the photos on this machine but when I log in on another machine I can only see one too

I'll try to fix it.

Edit: Damn it, I can only see one on this machine now - bloody Google Albums. I'll host them somewhere else.

Stan_Lite · 06-05-2009, 16:15

There, that seems to have fixed it.

Matblack · 06-05-2009, 16:17

Lets have a look at the settings you used if you have them, I don't have an EXIF viewer at work

1 is the best composition for me but the sky is a little blown although this is hard to avoid without a graduated filter with that much sky in shot.

I see you have an Japanese Knotweed infestation

MB

Stan_Lite · 06-05-2009, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matblack

Lets have a look at the settings you used if you have them, I don't have an EXIF viewer at work

1 is the best composition for me but the sky is a little blown although this is hard to avoid without a graduated filter with that much sky in shot.

I see you have an Japanese Knotweed infestation

MB

Settings as follows:

#1 - Aperture = f5, Shutter speed = 1/250s, ISO = 100, Focal length = 24mm.
#2 - Aperture = f10, Shutter speed = 1/15s, ISO = 100, Focal length = 18mm.
#3 - Aperture = f22, Shutter speed = 1/3s, ISO = 100, Focal length = 21mm.
#4 - Aperture = f8, Shutter speed = 1/50s, ISO = 100, Focal length = 47mm.

I was basically playing with settings to see what gave the best results. It'll take me a long time to get used to deciding for myself rather than just switching on auto and letting the camera do it.

I might have a play with the sky in #1 in Photoshop - I'm not happy with it myself and feel it spoils an otherwise nice photo.

Dee · 06-05-2009, 17:13

Composition wise Stan, I think you've done well on one and four

Justsomebloke · 06-05-2009, 17:38

I know nothing but 4 seems to draw you in, This must be good.

Matblack · 06-05-2009, 17:55

On 4 you are just on the border for hand holding the camera shutter wise, its good practice to keep the shutter speed above the focal length you are using to avoid shake

MB

Stan_Lite · 06-05-2009, 17:55

Composition is a bit of a challenge in the Dene. It is a heavily wooded area with lots of undergrowth and the preferred maintenance policy seems to be one of minimal intervention. It's very difficult to apply the rule of thirds without filling the shot with loads of unwanted vegetation. It's a little bit ambitious for a beginner but it was nearby. The weather is supposed to be better tomorrow - if it is, I'll probably take a trip along to the coast and hopefully have a bit more open space to work with.

06-05-2009, 16:17	#5
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Lets have a look at the settings you used if you have them, I don't have an EXIF viewer at work 1 is the best composition for me but the sky is a little blown although this is hard to avoid without a graduated filter with that much sky in shot. I see you have an Japanese Knotweed infestation MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

06-05-2009, 17:38	#8
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	I know nothing but 4 seems to draw you in, This must be good. __________________

06-05-2009, 17:55	#9
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	On 4 you are just on the border for hand holding the camera shutter wise, its good practice to keep the shutter speed above the focal length you are using to avoid shake MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

06-05-2009, 17:55	#10
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Composition is a bit of a challenge in the Dene. It is a heavily wooded area with lots of undergrowth and the preferred maintenance policy seems to be one of minimal intervention. It's very difficult to apply the rule of thirds without filling the shot with loads of unwanted vegetation. It's a little bit ambitious for a beginner but it was nearby. The weather is supposed to be better tomorrow - if it is, I'll probably take a trip along to the coast and hopefully have a bit more open space to work with. __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

06-05-2009, 15:27	#1
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Jesmond Dene Had a bit of a wander along the Ouseburn in Jesmond Dene, just down the road from where I live this morning and took a few pics with my new (to me) 300D. I've picked out a few of my favourites and would be interested in people's opinions. All images have had a little tweaking but nothing drastic. Not sure which of these two I prefer Can you tell I like waterfalls? Obviously, I'm still finding my feet as far as creative photography goes, so I would welcome some constructive criticism regarding composition, content, post processing etc. There are a few more in the Windows Live album located here. You can click on the photos for larger versions. Thank you for looking __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I... Last edited by Stan_Lite; 06-05-2009 at 16:14.

06-05-2009, 15:34	#2
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	I'm only seeing the first pic mate but it looks Lovely & definately a place I would stop & chill. __________________

06-05-2009, 16:15	#4
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	There, that seems to have fixed it. __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

06-05-2009, 17:13	#7
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	Composition wise Stan, I think you've done well on one and four