First upload - Worthing Boats

SDJImages · 02-05-2007, 15:42

Hi, this is my first day here and my first upload.

I used a Dimage A1 5.0mpixel camera.

All comments welcomed.

Many thanks.

ftmftm · 02-05-2007, 16:36

Hi and welcome, i like the picture, but i would lighten it up abit more and maybe crop more off at the bottom, the boats are to central for me, but thats just my opinion hope you enjoy in here and i look forward to seeing more pic's off you. David

**Angela** · 02-05-2007, 16:41

Very nice first pic!

I actually like the amount of beach in the foreground, it gives the picture a real feel of depth which I think you would lose if you cropped the bottom off.

Rob Barron · 03-05-2007, 22:28

I'm with David (sorry Angela <g>) as the horizon is a bit too central for me. I'd lose a bit off the bottom to drop the horizon a bit lower and accentuate the detail in the cumulus sky. I think the picture has plenty of depth anyway with the clouds and the distant horizon so cropping a bit (not all) of the shingle area (that's why I hate going to Brighton/Worthing beach.... no sand, but does make good pictures

) The lighting does need adjusting slightly, it's a bit flat and dark but that is easily changed.

Good first show there, well done.

Cheers,
Rob

nichpr · 04-05-2007, 01:39

I particularly enjoy simple compositions like this. Looking forward to seeing more.
Welcome to Pixalo.
- Paul

dogdots · 04-05-2007, 04:13

I like the picture. I wouldn't do anything to it. The rocks came out good.

skipper954 · 05-05-2007, 03:58

Wonderful first pic.

I would do two things here. First take just a tad off the sand at the bottom. It doesn't do anything, and doing that would off-center the boat a bit more to make it more dynamic.

And I would lighten it up just a bit and increase the contrast because as Rob said, it is a bit flat.

But the effect of the image is great. Looking forward to seeing more from you.

skip

SDJImages · 08-05-2007, 09:02

Thanks for all your comments.

It can be a bit daunting, dipping your toe so to speak into the world of offering up your photos for comment, but all of you have made this very enjoyable for me.

I take on board your comments and I suppose the answer to the various comments, is that it seems that some people like it , some like it but give constructive comments on how to improve it, and that no one dislikes it!

Not a bad start!

This will encourage me to do more, and for that I thank you.

Steve

**Angela** · 08-05-2007, 09:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDJImages

I take on board your comments and I suppose the answer to the various comments, is that it seems that some people like it , some like it but give constructive comments on how to improve it, and that no one dislikes it!

I think that pretty much sums it up Steve!

chickadee · 08-05-2007, 10:55

great first image, i would take bit more of top ,and leave bottom as i like the lead up.Maybe lighten up a tad, though these have been mentioned before.
Also would maybe have slight bit more of our right side of boat,but it all comes down to preference.I think you have a really nice composition .Well done

02-05-2007, 15:42	#1 (permalink)
SDJImages New here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 28	First upload - Worthing Boats Hi, this is my first day here and my first upload. I used a Dimage A1 5.0mpixel camera. All comments welcomed. Many thanks.

02-05-2007, 16:36	#2 (permalink)
ftmftm Getting Comfy Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunderland Posts: 244	Re: First upload - Worthing Boats Hi and welcome, i like the picture, but i would lighten it up abit more and maybe crop more off at the bottom, the boats are to central for me, but thats just my opinion hope you enjoy in here and i look forward to seeing more pic's off you. David Last edited by ftmftm : 02-05-2007 at 16:46.

02-05-2007, 16:41	#3 (permalink)
Angela Pixalo Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wimbledon Posts: 5,744	Re: First upload - Worthing Boats Very nice first pic! I actually like the amount of beach in the foreground, it gives the picture a real feel of depth which I think you would lose if you cropped the bottom off.

03-05-2007, 22:28	#4 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,115	Re: First upload - Worthing Boats I'm with David (sorry Angela <g>) as the horizon is a bit too central for me. I'd lose a bit off the bottom to drop the horizon a bit lower and accentuate the detail in the cumulus sky. I think the picture has plenty of depth anyway with the clouds and the distant horizon so cropping a bit (not all) of the shingle area (that's why I hate going to Brighton/Worthing beach.... no sand, but does make good pictures ) The lighting does need adjusting slightly, it's a bit flat and dark but that is easily changed. Good first show there, well done. Cheers, Rob __________________ Rob Barron robbarron@aol.com If you look down on other people, don't expect them to look up to you!

04-05-2007, 01:39	#5 (permalink)
nichpr Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 828	Re: First upload - Worthing Boats I particularly enjoy simple compositions like this. Looking forward to seeing more. Welcome to Pixalo. - Paul

04-05-2007, 04:13	#6 (permalink)
dogdots Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 576	Re: First upload - Worthing Boats I like the picture. I wouldn't do anything to it. The rocks came out good.

05-05-2007, 03:58	#7 (permalink)
skipper954 Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeast Florida USA Posts: 1,721	Re: First upload - Worthing Boats Wonderful first pic. I would do two things here. First take just a tad off the sand at the bottom. It doesn't do anything, and doing that would off-center the boat a bit more to make it more dynamic. And I would lighten it up just a bit and increase the contrast because as Rob said, it is a bit flat. But the effect of the image is great. Looking forward to seeing more from you. skip

08-05-2007, 09:02	#8 (permalink)
SDJImages New here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 28	Re: First upload - Worthing Boats Thanks for all your comments. It can be a bit daunting, dipping your toe so to speak into the world of offering up your photos for comment, but all of you have made this very enjoyable for me. I take on board your comments and I suppose the answer to the various comments, is that it seems that some people like it , some like it but give constructive comments on how to improve it, and that no one dislikes it! Not a bad start! This will encourage me to do more, and for that I thank you. Steve

08-05-2007, 10:55	#10 (permalink)
chickadee Been here a while Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tassie Australia Posts: 483	Re: First upload - Worthing Boats great first image, i would take bit more of top ,and leave bottom as i like the lead up.Maybe lighten up a tad, though these have been mentioned before. Also would maybe have slight bit more of our right side of boat,but it all comes down to preference.I think you have a really nice composition .Well done

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