'Yggdrasil, the World Tree" at Batangas, Philippines

[Tetetron]

Hello, I just recently got into photography. My Nikon D3000 is barely 2 weeks old. This is my very first post here. I admit that I'm a complete noob LOL, so I want to learn from everyone here thank you.



Nikon d3000
Vivid +3 Saturation

[Tetetron]

Oh I forgot to post my specific questions:

Is the color composition correct?

Is centering the tree appropriate?

What's the overall feel of the photo?

Thanks guys!

[Krusty79]

Welcome to DPS and congratulations on your new Nikon.

In general, it is better not to center your subject unless it is a super compelling one. It is also a good idea to compose the shot to minimize any distracting elements like you have on the right. You can also clone them out later in PP.

I would also recommend shooting in the golden hours and using a tripod. You'll get softer light and nice colors in the sky. You have a nice blue sky now, but I would back off the saturation a bit.

[Tetetron]

Thank you so much for the critique, good sir/maam.

I'll keep that in mind... Thanks! I look forward for more tips in the future. =)

[SwissJon]

Hi.

I agree with Krusty.

In addition I find this picure somewhat cluttered with no real subject or story. I think you might have done better getting closer to the tree and tried missing out the volleyball court. The hut to the left of the tree looks interesting, I wonder why you didn't photograph that with the sea in the background? Or perhaps going down onto the beach and seeing if you can find a nice composition with rocks or seaweed or somethign?

[Krusty79]

I almost suggested using the hut also. Do you have any cool rock formations down at the beach? Those work well also.

Here is an article you may find useful - http://www.livermorevalleycameraclub...O_critique.pdf

[Tetetron]

Thank you for the feedback guys. I will definitely read that article and look into the things that you guys pointed out.

[cristen]

welcome to DPS Teteron. In addition to all the above, you might consider straightening your horizon.

[Tetetron]

Thanks for the tip, mam!

[Knorske]

Tetetron...

Just wondering...why/how did you find Yggdrasil in the Phillipines. It should have been in Norway or Sweden.