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Take Better Photos

Hints and tips
by Philip Grosset

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"Hello, I really enjoy your page. I haven taken some of things you have said to others and tried to apply the advice while taking to the photos I have submitted. I think finally I have some photos good enough for you to look at. I am an American living in in Inchon, South Korea. I teach English. All of these photos were taken around where I live and work. In the 201 building picture: The sky just look absolutely beautiful. I wanted to capture just the sky but thought I would include something in the foreground like you have told other people. I think it might have been a bit much with the light post and buildings.
The picture with the building and wires: It's 4 PM and the moon was out. I wanted to capture the moon, I was a bit disappointed as the moon is so far away. I am not sure how to improve this shot.
The man: People, in Korea, sit like this all the time. I wanted to get a picture of him sitting like this. I wanted a front face of him using the mobile phone but he was make a going to pose, when he saw my camera, but I wanted to get a more natural picture. His mobile rang again, phone so I took my shot from the side.
The picture I term the white sky picture: I have more of a question then wanted this critiqued. Here in Korea, the sky often produces a white haze which plays havoc on taking pictures. Most of the shots look like some used a giant flash bulb, overing exposing shots. Is there anything I can do it reduce the whiteness? The lens have a UV thing (I am sorry I don't know the correct term) on them, but they are clear in color. It almost seems like I need a something that would resemble sunglasses for the camera. Are there such things?
Thank you for looking at my photos, and taking the time to help all of us. Happy Exposures." (Nicolas Cramer)

You really needed to show more of the street scene to make this very interesting. The sky itself isn't dramatic enough to make the picture.

I'm afraid I don't think the wires help the picture at all, and, as you say, you can't see the moon clearly enough for this to work.

You've really got to see his face to make this interesting. I've tried moving closer in, on the right, but you still can't see what he's doing. Either use a powerful telephoto, or get your subject's agreement beforehand, then wait until he's busy talking and not looking too self conscious!

This is over exposed. You don't mention what sort of camera you are using. If it's a fully automatic one, try using a slower film. Neutral density filters are available to cut down the amount of light reaching the lens, but you shouldn't normally have to use one.

"Would appreciate your comments. Thanks." (lohj)

The dog in your photo (on the left) looks a little awkward, stuck right in the middle of the picture. It might be better to frame it as I've done on the right, with plenty of space for the dog to look into. I've kept the sun in (at the top left) as this seemed the other interesting part of the picture. But I'd be most grateful if, when sending me photos, you'd send me reasonably sized jpg attachments (not a huge bmp file) and sign off with your real name!

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