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the burning horse shoe
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i would like to know how to take photos right
i just point and click
how can i get started to know what im doingHeya,
I’m afraid I don’t know what I’m meant to be looking for here. I know what the photo is of, but I just don’t see any sort of artistic cred I can give this..at all….it just seems more like a snapshot of the scenario than anything else. Sorry
Well, maybe it’s a snapshot, and maybe not, but as soon as I saw it I could smell the burning hoof.
The graininess is quite appropriate and I think you’ve spotted a good subject here: the farrier’s hand and the dark areas framing the shoe contribute to an atmosphere of a rough working environment.
For me, the object on the left needs cropping out, and I’d have preferred the shoe/hoof to be sharper.
Tell us a bit about how the photo was taken and processed.
Hi Pete
im a farrier i like pics of farrier shots i just took the pic and saved it on the computer
i dont type that well i love this picbut i dont really know what im doing and want to learn
I’m a Smith (but not a smith, if see what I mean). One of my ancestors probably shod horses so maybe that’s why I like the photo too.
It’s taken in low light without a flash, by the looks of it. The camera mounted flash in your D-230 would probably have ruined the shot but the shutter had to open for quite a long time (1/30 of a second) and there may be some camera shake as a result.
The inconsistency in the colour that you can see in the dark areas and the smoke are caused by “noise”. In this case it’s a result of the camera being unable to pick up enough detail in the low light conditions.
The best way to learn is to keep taking photos and to read the feedback on forums like this. One man’s meat is another man’s poison, so don’t let anyone knock your confidence with crass comments, but be prepared to listen to well thought out critique.
Hi Smitty,
The most important thing is that you like the pic.
Technical stuff – Looks a little soft/blurred. Maybe a little dark, but I like the atmosphere of that )a bit more contrast to lift some of the lighter tones may help)
Compositionally, I’m not sure what I’m supposed to look at. The shoe is clearly the subject in this shot but I find the hand and arm more interesting, maybe if you cropped it to show some of the shoe (the viewer has to work it ut then) and all of the arm as you’ve shot it. (I’ll email you what I mean if you like, you’ll have to email me your email though).Keep taking photos.
All best
Si
Smitty,
First off welcome to the forum.
smitty88 wrote:
Hi Jonny
whats the difference in a snap shot and photo or picIn very simplistic terms a snapshot is a photo that has sentimental attachment to the photographer. It’s usually of a family member, a friend, something to remind them of an event. However, if you remove that sentiment, then it doesn’t have any appeal to other viewers of the photo. As other people don’t have that sentimental attachment, if the photograph doesn’t grab our attention or make us look twice, it’s usually referred to as a snapshot. This shot, for me, isn’t a snapshot. You’ve clearly set out to photograph someone applying their trade.. it’s documentary style, albeit a photo which could be improved with some simple steps.
smitty88 wrote:
i would like to know how to take photos right. i just point and click. how can i get started to know what im doing
Well you’re already on the right track in that you have a desire to learn and you’re asking questions. Stick with this forum and others like it and you’ll start to improve by just reading what people say and looking at what people post. As for your shot, I think you’ve done pretty well. Most people, starting off tend to stand way back and just don’t fill the frame with their subjects. You’ve gotten in close and captured the shoeing of the horse in full frame. So well done :) Some tips for next time, would be simple things like slow down if you can. Your shot is a little out of focus, which could be caused by a number of factors. But if you can get close, hold the camera steady and shoot the subject when their motion is at the slowest, you’ll end up with crisper, sharper shots.
Keep posting and keep enjoying photography.
Allinthemind wrote:
Hi Smitty,
The most important thing is that you like the pic.
Keep taking photos.
All best
Si
The best advice I have seen on this forum and from someone I think knows a wee bit about photography (understatement).
Thanks Si shows that the professionals do care and help.
Thanks
Sodasmitty88 wrote:
i would like to know how to take photos right
i just point and click
how can i get started to know what im doingHey Smitty, very warm welcome to the site. Well you have a camera and you have already said that you are particularly interested in Farrier shots
so you have the fundamentals to get you started – a genuine interest in the subject and a means of taking the shot. The technical bit
is easy the easy bit :) There are plenty resources on the web and indeed on the forum that will give you information with regards to
composition, exposure, lighting etc. Look forward to seeing your work.Hi Smitty, and a very warm welcome to the site. I won’t try to give you any more advice because you’ve already been advised thoroughly by some of the finest photographers that frequent these pages. Just enjoy yourself, love what you do and keep taking photographs. You’ve already got an open mind, so prepare to have it filled. No shortage of help available here. Welcome.
Rob.
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