Good boy There's just something wrong with the tilling... And the cart isn't positioned very well.
Oksana Bardiyer, Thank you for your attention, Oksana, but I don't even know what to say. They brought soil for planting an apple tree on the cart. The boy was helping his grandfather, and then he got tired and said he'd help by being there. He was there, and then he got a little cold. How could a grandfather allow that? And I can't imagine a good place for the cart. For me, it's not a crucial detail (I don't know what Vladimir Alexandrovich thinks about that). Maybe it would have been better if it hadn't been there at all? And is that really that important in this case?
Good boy:) There's just something wrong with the editing... And the cart isn't positioned very well.
Oksana Bardiyer, I probably shouldn't have tried to depict bokeh where it didn't exist, but the author certainly knows better, especially since people like this kind of bokeh. And he even asks for it.
Oksana Bardiyer, Thank you for your attention, Oksana, but I don't even know what to say. They brought soil for planting an apple tree in a cart. The boy was helping his grandfather, and then got tired and said he'd help by being there. He was there, and then he got a little cold. How could a grandfather allow that? And I can't imagine a good place for the cart. For me, it's not the most important detail (I don't know what Vladimir Alexandrovich thinks about this?). Maybe it would have been better if it hadn't been there at all? And is it really that important in this case?
Vakhtang Bartaia, it looks like the cart is sticking out a little from the boy The blurred background looks good if you can't tell it's using a Gaussian blur. If it's grandfather's grandson, you can experiment further 🙂
Vakhtang Bartaia, it looks a bit like the cart is sticking out of the boy The blurred background looks good if you can't tell it's Gaussian blurred. If it's Grandpa's grandson, you can experiment further.
Oksana Bardiyer, I probably shouldn't have tried to depict a b-side where it hasn't existed, but the author certainly knows better, especially since people like this kind of b-side. And he even asks for it.
Vakhtang, almost everything has already been said here. I'll add that I liked the portrait, but the line between the blurry photo and the sharp boy is too noticeable. And the dolly could be rolled a little to the side and further away from the boy.
I'll add my two cents: remove the car, and be more careful with the blurring of the ZP contour. This guy is awesome – we should use him in future threads. Good luck, Vakhtang, everything will work out. I believe in you.
Vakhtang Bartaia, it looks a bit like a dolly sticking out of the boy A blurred background looks good if you can't tell it's Gaussian blurred. If it's Grandpa's grandson, you can experiment further.
Oksana Bardiyer, Oksana Bardiyer, Good evening, Oksana! I'm replying as promised. I consider myself a relatively unsophisticated amateur photographer (though that doesn't absolve me of responsibility), and I know a few things in Photoshop, and I'm also somewhat familiar with our friend "Gauss." But in this case, I only did two things: I removed the color (because the colors of the hat, cart, and especially the boots contrasted poorly and interfered with the overall design) and I cropped the photo slightly (to remove the handle of the second cart that was on the left side). That's all. The mistake here is different: I didn't have a camera, so I shot with a smartphone (I didn't want to lose the subject) and used "portrait" mode to isolate the background. Pablo previously wrote to me about my "Padre" photo (also taken with a smartphone) that I'd blurred the background poorly and shouldn't have. Unfortunately, I'm a bit blind and didn't notice the defect, nor did I understand why he was commenting, since I didn't blur anything.
Today I figured it out, enlarged the photo, and saw the reason for your comments. Now I understand that if you don't have a camera handy but really want to take a picture, it's best not to shoot such scenes in this mode. I think it's better to set the camera to "Pro" mode and manually set the aperture I need. And thanks to you, Oksana, and Pablo, for your comments. Another step forward for me. I always listen carefully to advice and comments (and not just about my photos). You can always find something useful in the "Discussions" section, even among the authors' opposing opinions. P.S. Today, for greater conviction, I specifically took a few shots to confirm the shortcomings of this mode for certain scenes. Thanks again for the comments!
Frozen! But the smile warms... There's a positive vibe, no matter how you look at it!
Marina Mochalova, Thank you, Marina! This scene really caught my attention... True, as they say, the technical execution was a bit of a letdown. For me, this is a case where the plot is more important. But of course, you have to keep an eye on the technical execution too! As they say, the matter is under control...
Oksana Bardiyer, Oksana Bardiyer, Good evening, Oksana! I'm replying as promised. I consider myself a relatively unsophisticated amateur photographer (though that doesn't absolve me of responsibility), and I know a thing or two about Photoshop, and I'm also somewhat familiar with our friend the Gauss. But in this case, I only did two things: I removed the color (because the colors of the hat, the cart, and especially the boots contrasted poorly with each other and interfered with the overall idea) and cropped the photo slightly (to remove the handle of the second cart that was on the left side). That's all. The mistake here was different: I didn't have a camera, so I shot with a smartphone (I didn't want to lose the subject), and to isolate the background, I set it to portrait mode. Pablo previously wrote to me about my "Padre" photo (also taken on a smartphone) saying I'd blurred the background poorly and shouldn't have. Unfortunately, I'm a bit blind and didn't notice the defect, nor did I understand why he was commenting, since I didn't blur anything.
Today I figured it out, zoomed in, and saw the reason for your comments. Now I understand that if you don't have a camera handy but really want to take a photo, it's best not to shoot such scenes in this mode. I think it's better to use "Pro" mode and manually set the aperture I need. And Oksana, thanks to Pablo for your comments. This is another step forward for me. I always listen carefully to advice and comments (and not just about my photos). In the "Discussions" section, even among the authors' opposing opinions, you can always find something useful. P.S. Today, for added credibility, I specifically took a few shots to confirm the limitations of this mode for certain scenes. Thanks again for the comments!
[b]Vakhtang, it's terrible what technology does to us:)) Holy shit!
Marina Mochalova, Thank you, Marina! This scene caught my eye... True, as they say, I messed up the technical execution. For me, this is a case where the plot is more important. But the technical execution, of course, needs to be kept under control! As they say, the matter is under control...
Vakhtang Bartaia, We all have our own opinions! .. and they may not coincide, because there is no reason... You get the idea! I could be wrong, but I agree with you, I'd say this isn't artistic photography, but something else, .. reportage, or a genre (I don't really understand this), but I like it!
Marina Mochalova, Thank you, Marina! This scene caught my eye... True, as they say, I messed up with the technical execution. For me, this is a case where the plot is more important. But of course, you have to keep an eye on the technical execution too! As they say, the matter is under control... Vakhtang Bartaia, We all have our own opinions! .. and they may not coincide, because there is no reason... You get the idea! I could be wrong, but I agree with you, I'd say this isn't artistic photography, but something else, .. reportage, or genre (I'm not really an expert on this), but I like it!
Marina Mochalova, I agree with you, Marina! And I'm not too worried, the technique can always be improved... The main thing is that people didn't just pass by, they wrote. And you didn't stand aside. Attention and feedback are important to me. Thank you for stopping by! The photo could be considered a portrait, but given the subject matter, I think it's more suited to genre photography...
Vakhtang Bartaia, We all have our own opinions! .. and they may not coincide, because there is no reason... You get the idea! I could be wrong, but I agree with you, I'll say that this is not an artistic photo, but something else, .. reportage, or a genre (I don't really understand this), but I like it!
Marina Mochalova, Interesting observation. So, in your opinion, a genre can't be artistic?
Marina Mochalova, Interesting observation. So, in your opinion, a genre can't be artistic? )
Nikolay Burdin, I didn't mean to offend anyone. I sincerely wrote that... I don't really understand this: it's hard to judge without seeing a reportage and specific photo. I think if it's artistic, then maybe it can be called reportage, but that wouldn't be the primary definition. And again, we are all entitled to our own opinions and perspectives!
Marina Mochalova, Interesting observation. So, in your opinion, a genre can't be artistic? )
Nikolay Burdin, Nikolay, let me defend Marina and genre photography. She's confused the concepts a bit, NMV. And she honestly admitted she doesn't really understand it. I love genre photography, although I'm still a weakling in it, but I think genre photography can, or rather, should, be artistic, unlike reportage, which has more of a documentary feel. Then again, a well-shot reportage (for example, somewhere on the barricades in France, and even with a "proletarian weapon" in the hands of an angry participant), in addition to being documentary, can also have a high artistic component. That's how I see it...
Nikolay Burdin, Nikolay, let me defend genre photography and Marina. She's mixed up the concepts a bit, NMV. And she sincerely admitted she doesn't really understand it. I love genre photography, although I'm still a weakling in it, but I think genre photography can, or rather, should, be artistic, unlike reportage, which has more of a documentary feel. Then again, a well-shot reportage (for example, somewhere on the barricades in France, and with the "weapon of the proletariat" in the hands of an angry participant) can, in addition to being documentary, also have a high artistic value. That's how I see it...
Vakhtang Bartaia, I'm not arguing with anyone, I just wanted to clarify. I myself have become curious about what the hell I've been shooting for many years.
Great shot, Vakhtang, but I would have preferred less editing.
Nikolay Semenov, Nikolay, I'm very glad you liked it! I didn't expect to see your comment! I've already responded to the editing here, so I don't want to repeat myself. But I'll say a few words about yours. Although I rarely give you "rivers," I'm really paying attention to the editing of your photos. I haven't been able to do that yet. Before replying to your comment, I was on your page, looking at which photos I liked. Ironically, I mostly saw photos I'd already recommended. Now I'll look at some more of the "specially" edited ones; you'll know which ones you like based on your mood at the time by the "river." Maybe we'll talk more about editing. In the meantime, all the best!
The photo could be classified as a portrait, but given the subject matter, I think it's more suited to genre photography...
Vakhtang, the discussion around this work touched on very complex issues of techniques, methods, and approaches in photography. I suggest you read the article and research conducted earlier. And be sure to check out the collections of works by photojournalist and photo artist Pavel Krivtsov. I hope you find this useful. "SHOOTING METHOD - RESEARCH" Vladimir Nikitin http://www.schoolphotography.ru/library/03/04.htm Spirit of Goodness http://www.journ.msu.ru/downloads/publications/photo/Krivtsov.pdf I liked your work, although it is not without its flaws. But she breathes life and this gives her a big plus.
I'll add my two cents: forget about the car, and be more careful with the blurring of the zipper's outline. He's a great guy – I should use him in future threads. Good luck, Vakhtang, everything will work out. I believe in you.
Vera Ketova, You're as kind to me as always, Vera! But I must admit, I've never had to blur the zipper's outline before. It's a little different. I'll definitely use the guy in the future. I wanted to film some local girls playing last summer, but their parents were against it. So, whether you like it or not, he'll have to work on my development. I wonder what his fee will be by then?!
Vakhtang, the discussion around this work touched on very complex issues of techniques, methods, and approaches in photography. I suggest you read the article and research conducted earlier. And be sure to check out the collections of works by photojournalist and photo artist Pavel Krivtsov. I hope you find this useful. "SHOOTING METHOD - RESEARCH" Vladimir Nikitin http://www.schoolphotography.ru/library/03/04.htm Spirit of Goodness http://www.journ.msu.ru/downloads/publications/photo/Krivtsov.pdf I liked your work, although it is not without its flaws. But she breathes life, and that's a big plus.
Evgeny (Evgsaln), Thank you so much for your comment, Evgeny (you give me confidence) and for the links. I've already opened them and put them aside on my computer to read in peace and quiet in my free time. 🤝
Nikolay Semenov, Nikolay, I'm so glad you liked it! I didn't expect to see your comment! I've already responded to the processing here, so I don't want to repeat myself. But I'll say a few words about yours. Although I rarely give you "rivers," I'm really paying attention to the processing of your photos. I haven't been able to do that yet. Before replying to your comment, I was on your page, looking at which photos I liked. Ironically, I mostly saw photos I'd already recommended. Now I'll look at some more of the "specially" processed ones; you'll know which one you like based on my mood at the time by the "river." Maybe we'll talk more about processing. In the meantime, all the best!
Vakhtang Bartaia, You're always welcome, Vakhtang! Good luck!
Vakhtang, almost everything has already been said here. I'll add that I liked the portrait, but the line between the blurry photo and the sharp boy is too noticeable. The dolly could have been rolled a bit to the side and further away from the boy.
Vera Petri, Hello, Vera! Sorry for the late reply. I always listen to your comments, as a more experienced colleague. However, I'm a bit puzzled. You write "...too noticeable." It seems to me that if you reduce the background blur, the subject will almost blend in, and that won't be good. In my opinion, the blur is just right for this subject. Thank you, Vera, for your attention.
Vera Petri, Hello, Vera! Sorry for the late reply. I always listen to your comments, as a more experienced colleague. However, I'm a bit puzzled. You write "...too noticeable." It seems to me that if you reduce the background blur, the subject will almost blend in, and that won't be good. In my opinion, blur is just right for this kind of subject. Thank you, Vera, for your attention.
Vakhtang Bartaia, you talk about subject so much. Where is it here (and not only here)? Regarding blurring—better none than that. In general, you need to highlight the main subject using your camera angle and lighting. But why bother?! The main thing is that people like it anyway
Vakhtang Bartaia, you talk about plot so much. Where is it here (and not only here)? As for blurring, none is better than that. In general, you need to highlight the main subject using the shooting angle and lighting. But why bother?! The main thing is that people like it anyway.
Pablo Ko., And to you, Pablo, a special thank you for the truth. However, in your last question and statement, I sense a certain resentment that your truly plot-driven (no joke) works are less "popular" than my own. Those who are serious about art photography know the value of your work. Don't worry and don't sweat it – yours are better! It's a shame you can't find a single photo of mine where the main subject is highlighted by lighting... Well, I'll learn.
And I can't imagine a good place for the cart. For me, it's not a crucial detail (I don't know what Vladimir Alexandrovich thinks about that). Maybe it would have been better if it hadn't been there at all? And is that really that important in this case?
I consider myself a relatively unsophisticated amateur photographer (though that doesn't absolve me of responsibility), and I know a few things in Photoshop, and I'm also somewhat familiar with our friend "Gauss." But in this case, I only did two things: I removed the color (because the colors of the hat, cart, and especially the boots contrasted poorly and interfered with the overall design) and I cropped the photo slightly (to remove the handle of the second cart that was on the left side). That's all.
The mistake here is different: I didn't have a camera, so I shot with a smartphone (I didn't want to lose the subject) and used "portrait" mode to isolate the background. Pablo previously wrote to me about my "Padre" photo (also taken with a smartphone) that I'd blurred the background poorly and shouldn't have. Unfortunately, I'm a bit blind and didn't notice the defect, nor did I understand why he was commenting, since I didn't blur anything.
Today I figured it out, enlarged the photo, and saw the reason for your comments. Now I understand that if you don't have a camera handy but really want to take a picture, it's best not to shoot such scenes in this mode. I think it's better to set the camera to "Pro" mode and manually set the aperture I need.
And thanks to you, Oksana, and Pablo, for your comments. Another step forward for me.
I always listen carefully to advice and comments (and not just about my photos). You can always find something useful in the "Discussions" section, even among the authors' opposing opinions.
P.S. Today, for greater conviction, I specifically took a few shots to confirm the shortcomings of this mode for certain scenes.
Thanks again for the comments!
True, as they say, the technical execution was a bit of a letdown. For me, this is a case where the plot is more important. But of course, you have to keep an eye on the technical execution too! As they say, the matter is under control...
The photo could be considered a portrait, but given the subject matter, I think it's more suited to genre photography...
Vakhtang, the discussion around this work touched on very complex issues of techniques, methods, and approaches in photography. I suggest you read the article and research conducted earlier. And be sure to check out the collections of works by photojournalist and photo artist Pavel Krivtsov. I hope you find this useful.
"SHOOTING METHOD - RESEARCH"
Vladimir Nikitin
http://www.schoolphotography.ru/library/03/04.htm
Spirit of Goodness
http://www.journ.msu.ru/downloads/publications/photo/Krivtsov.pdf
I liked your work, although it is not without its flaws. But she breathes life and this gives her a big plus.
I'll definitely use the guy in the future. I wanted to film some local girls playing last summer, but their parents were against it. So, whether you like it or not, he'll have to work on my development. I wonder what his fee will be by then?!
I always listen to your comments, as a more experienced colleague. However, I'm a bit puzzled. You write "...too noticeable." It seems to me that if you reduce the background blur, the subject will almost blend in, and that won't be good. In my opinion, the blur is just right for this subject.
Thank you, Vera, for your attention.
However, in your last question and statement, I sense a certain resentment that your truly plot-driven (no joke) works are less "popular" than my own. Those who are serious about art photography know the value of your work. Don't worry and don't sweat it – yours are better!
It's a shame you can't find a single photo of mine where the main subject is highlighted by lighting...
Well, I'll learn.
There was also a smartphone thread here, Nikolai, and how much was written... some about technology, some about the main thing...