trying to get nice artsy pics first attempt

[gdude335]

Well, I took out my dad's camera and decided to give a go at shooting a cool looking pic. The subject is random but i like it.
comments and mostly suggestions are really welcome. Remember this is my first picture.
I will get surfing pictures and have them ready after new year.
original image:
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/2028/10250001yh0.jpg

photoshoped picture! i dont like the background.
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/2011/quentin3bu0.jpg

[el_timmo]

I like the pic, but you could maybe focus more on the ash tray instead of the table

[CheeZee]

[pat42]

Looks like one of those photos where you accidentally drop the camera and it takes a photo.............sorry!

If you're serious about photography, you should do a course.............and then you can really get away with photos like that

[gdude335]

i know its not good, i just want to know how to make it better. I just like taking pics and i just wanted to know what you guys thought and maybe tips.

[hawaiiSUCKSexceptsurf]

more interesting subject and better lighting. lighting is most important, its what catches your eye.

[Dec]

eeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrr...it's an ashtray...

[IdRatherBeSurfing]

apart from the fact ashtrays are the most mingingest thing ever

need a better subject dude

[FishKid Wales]

Sorry to say this mate but your picture is plain shite.
A little tip i learned is use the rule of 3rds, so if your main focus was say a horse-dont have the horse in the centre of the photo have it in 1 corner either top or bottom depending on how the sky looks or if the green of the field will stand out.
Also use lines as the eye will natrualy follow them so if your takeing a picture of a use the line of the fence or a hedge to lead upto the horse.

This explantion is pretty cack as i snuck in a cheeky burn pre work

[Dr Rev]

MMMMMMM pre work Burn !!!

Gdude335 , I think you should try action shots, far more interesting than ashtrays !!!

[CheeZee]

This explantion is pretty cack as i snuck in a cheeky burn pre work

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MMMMMMM pre work Burn !!!

... what ?!! .. you both passing each other a cheeky and left me out ... " spliff politics ..i missed the pass

..and Gdude .. in no way take our personal opinions as a diss on your keeness to take photos , its just that i and many others are bombarded with images from friends etc and its always better to get an honest sharp response than us all kissing your butt to make you feel better and then you Not progress at all

Your getting some usefull feedback up above so stick at it mate and maybe ask BrownDogWilson for a few tips , he's in the game proffessionally so i'd hit him up for a few pointers but keep on dude .. you'll start snapping the quality shots soon enough and if not ..im sure i can find some work for you

[FishKid Wales]

This explantion is pretty cack as i snuck in a cheeky burn pre work

.....

MMMMMMM pre work Burn !!!

... what ?!! .. you both passing each other a cheeky and left me out ... " spliff politics ..i missed the pass

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Sorry cheezee ive always been taught to pass to the left and sboy the greedy fecker must of finished it off by not obeying the simple 2 toke pass rule



Have you looked into when your free? My new mountain board turned up today after being sat in ups cardfiff depot for over a week

[CheeZee]

Sorry cheezee ive always been taught to pass to the left and sboy the greedy fecker Wink must of finished it off by not obeying the simple 2 toke pass rule

....lolol.. no worries bro , my fault .. i would have hollared at S' but i was too busy on the carpet looking for stray M&M's

p.s sending ya a Pm' on the visiting bizniz

[Dr Rev]

Im wasted today

[CheeZee]

lmao .. check for the new Friday thread bro

[gdude335]

thanks for the tips. I know why people are being truthful!
anyways today im resting, just got home from an operation.

[hawaiiSUCKSexceptsurf]

ignore the "rule of thirds"

rules assigned to art is like punching someone you love in the face. just makes no sence.

[hawaiiSUCKSexceptsurf]

converting it to black and white would help as well for an artsy look, and increasing contrast, if you dont have the program do do that, a longer exposure will get a bit more contrast.