coffee set

[PasChat]

I'm new to still life photography, so any feedback about the subject the composition and ...well everything will be much appreciated.




camera: cannon eos 50D
tv:1/250
av:10.0
ISO:400
Focal lenght:70.0mm
exposure compesation:0

[DivotMaker]

I really like the idea of the shot.

my 2c's.

My eyes are bothered by the fact the bottom of the tray is cut off, and this seems to cause my eyes to go to the top of the image, where it is bright.

It also appears to be a little busy. Maybe taking one of the small cups, and tilting it? OR making the shot a little more simple, by eliminating some of the items?

I really like the idea, (as I sit here enjoying my morning coffee), and find it quite soothing.

jmo.

[PasChat]

Originally Posted by DivotMaker

I really like the idea of the shot.

my 2c's.

My eyes are bothered by the fact the bottom of the tray is cut off, and this seems to cause my eyes to go to the top of the image, where it is bright.

It also appears to be a little busy. Maybe taking one of the small cups, and tilting it? OR making the shot a little more simple, by eliminating some of the items?

I really like the idea, (as I sit here enjoying my morning coffee), and find it quite soothing.

jmo.

DivotMaker;
you are absolutly right, eventhough i didn't notice it the shot is pretty busy!

making the shot a little more simple

i'll keep that advice in mind while taking any kind of picturres.
thank you for taking the time to critique my shot

[jpitz31]

Nice start. You shot this image at 1/250 at an ISO of 400. Unless you are shooting a high end pro camera it is wise to shoot at the lowest ISO that you can. Higher ISO will lower image quality and introduce noise into the image.

Look at the focal length reciprocal rule. With your focal length you could have shot this image hand-held at 1/80 of a second.

Single-Serving Photo – Focal Length Reciprocal Rule

Also look at the rule of thirds. Cutting off the bottom of the tray is a bit distracting.

I like the B&W post processing.

Thanks

Joe

[PasChat]

Look at the focal length reciprocal rule. With your focal length you could have shot this image hand-held at 1/80 of a second.

great advice!!! It really helps! it changed my way of thinking about setting the apropriate shutter speed ISo....
Thank's a lot Joe