New Here... Jumping right in
Here are a couple of my photos for your comments, critiques, feedback etc.
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#2
#3
#4
After almost a year of frustration because I couldn't get my camera to do what I wanted, I was told to learn my camera and stop using the Auto setting. I am now shotting in Manual 95% of the time, and have been slowly moving forward with my photography. I welcome all feedback.
Shooting manual definitely gives you a lot more options and opportunities to capture photos the way you really want them. These are nice, but in #3 you might try reflecting some light on the shadow side. Also looks like maybe the light was really harsh for your subject -- not that the exposure looks blown out or anything, but it looks like his eyes were battling against some sunlight and it was hard to keep them open wide.
All in all, great DoF and nice work!
I don't have the heart to tell him that his "dangerous" look isn't all that dangerous and if squinting is "cool" than I when I take my contacts out I must be the coolest thing around.
MWAC wrote: #3 does have alot going against it. It was shot at 4:30 in the afternoon in the harsh Texas sun plus the subject is a typical 15 year old boy who hates getting his picture taken and for some reason thinks squinting is "cool" and gives him a dangerous look.
I don't have the heart to tell him that his "dangerous" look isn't all that dangerous and if squinting is "cool" than I when I take my contacts out I must be the coolest thing around.
LOL! Well in that case I'd definitely try to hit the shadowy side with a reflector and give him a reason to squint for real...
The Black & White images are amazing... Really well done...
Being he was going for the squint in the third one... then it came out great... exactlly what was wanted... hehehe... That afternoon sun will kill ya for sure...
I too have begun shooting a lot of my photo's in Manual mode and being a little bit more creative... It is great to sit and experiment, that is for sure... Have fun, and I look forward to seeing more work from you...
Joie Fadde
Fadde Photography / Sports Shots, Etc.
"Capturing the Timeless Moments of Life"
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great set of photos welcome to the manual world www.dcimages.org.uk
"A good photograph is one that communicate a fact, touches the heart, leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it. It is, in a word, effective." - Irving Penn
With all the accolades from above... 
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