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CookieReaver
Alright, newfag here.

I'm looking for general tips on composition here. Subject placement, colouring and all that. Leave the image quality out of this unless it really degrades or adds to the image please.

Let's start with one of my favorites so far...
>> Doitle
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Your white balance looks pretty bad here.

Here's my attempt at fixing your photo.

Camera-Specific Properties:Camera SoftwareAdobe Photoshop CS2 WindowsImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution72 dpiVertical Resolution72 dpiImage Created2008:03:20 01:29:47Color Space InformationsRGBImage Width688Image Height443
>> CookieReaver !!AWMuPefRAu6
Well shit. I seem to be getting troll'd. Should have known better than to ask for cc on a board for photography.
>> Doitle
>>144288
If the picture looks "screwy", chances are it is an HDR, compiled from multiple exposures. That would be my guess as to why that looks that way.
>> CookieReaver !NrL5dvOxpI
>>144289

Um.. Thats not me. I dont even know what to call that.. double troll?
>> CookieReaver !NrL5dvOxpI
Anyways.. ill look into this HDR-stuff. I actually found a bunch on this board. Are there any tuts or anything you would recommend?
>> Christopher !LQd6JHwoaQ
>>144291

so does you first question still apply or have we moved on to hdr photography?
>> CookieReaver !!AWMuPefRAu6
>>144291

Haha, wow. No one will believe that I'm the real me...
>> CookieReaver !!AWMuPefRAu6
>>144293

First question, please. HDR isn't my thing.
>> Christopher !LQd6JHwoaQ
>>144296
alright well first off it is hard to tell what your actual subject it, I would assume the kid, but the cup is much more prominent, this is where selective focusing would come in. How much manual control do you have over your camera?
>> CookieReaver !NrL5dvOxpI
>>144296

That wasn't what I was going to say, but sure, lets just do the first question. I google for HDR-tuts.
>> beethy !HJGkSBB3Ao
i cant stop lol'ing
>> CookieReaver !!AWMuPefRAu6
>>144297

That photo was done with my Canon point and shoot. I'm currently using a Fujifilm Finepix S5000, which has pretty good manual focus.
>> Christopher !LQd6JHwoaQ
lol, i know for a fact CookieReaver !!AWMuPefRAu6 is the OP.. haha
>> Christopher !LQd6JHwoaQ
>>144302

so what was meant to be the subject in this picture?

If you are trying to do a portrait, and have control over the f# it is best to set it to a low number. This means you will have a smaller depth of field and only what you want to be in focus will be. Less distracting.
>> CookieReaver !!AWMuPefRAu6
>>144306

The kid, yeah, but I was trying to put more focus on what he was doing (sitting at a table having supper) rather than just doing a portrait.
>> Anonymous
>>144314

Ok sure, you can shut up now.
>> Christopher !LQd6JHwoaQ
>>144314

well that again depends on the control you have with your camera. The fuji has a max iso of 800, while this means the photo will be more grainy, you'll be able to set a quicker shutter speed, so for situations like this where you used no flash in a darker setting, it will help out. Also use the biggest f# which for you would be f2.8. smaller the number means bigger the aperture = more light able to enter the camera faster.
>> fence !!POey2hdozCZ
suddenly, tripfags, everywhere. i think i might go anon again.

anyway, composition isn't just something you pick up one day, like learning what shutter speed does. it's a skill that requires years to hone. start by looking at the old masters' paintings.