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My photography: tell me what you think

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TPalms
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/tylerpalmer7/

Just curious as to what everyone on NS thinks of some of my photography. I'm looking for any kind of critical input, as I would love to improve. Thanks for everything/anything.
Apr 8 2010 2:32AM
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Kangbang
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im no pro photographer but that looks sick. ive always wanted to get into photography
Apr 8 2010 2:35AM
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BMB
Posts: 3138 - Karma: 232
pro/
Apr 8 2010 2:36AM
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BMB
Posts: 3138 - Karma: 232
much better than most of mine, http://www.flickr.com/photos/30965257@N07/
Apr 8 2010 2:37AM
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mr_shifty
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I'm no expert but those look pretty sick. I really like the first one
Apr 8 2010 2:40AM
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TPalms
Posts: 859 - Karma: 252
I really like some of yours. I'm so jealous that you got to go to Europe... I would probably end up filling my memory card 4 times over if I got to go where you did.

Nice job on some of them though-- a lot of it will come in time with practice and experimentation. You're off to a really good start, and if you can, take a photo class at your high school/college institution and get to know your teacher/prof and ask them to critique your work (It'll help tremendously). Keep it up!
Apr 8 2010 2:45AM
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TPalms
Posts: 859 - Karma: 252
Do it. If you really commit to it, and try, it can be so so rewarding.
Apr 8 2010 2:48AM
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TPalms
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Thanks! Don't forget to look through the other pages (navigate at the bottom of the page) and let me know what you guys think. I'm in a photo class at ohio state right now, and I'm working on improving my work, if you see anything you don't like, or think could be improved, let me know.
Apr 8 2010 2:50AM
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TPalms
Posts: 859 - Karma: 252
Bump. Anyone? Any critque?
Apr 8 2010 11:19AM
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christineb
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You take a lot of good photos. I really liked the basement photo, the one with the dog on and the Seibert Sunset photo!
Apr 8 2010 11:55AM
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Shredability
Posts: 2756 - Karma: 501
Super mega sick dood
Apr 8 2010 12:10PM
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TPalms
Posts: 859 - Karma: 252
Thanks! The dog is my friend's pug. he's... a little different (the pug lol).
Apr 8 2010 4:04PM
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Elife
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love the pool shots, and the first two in the stream... just added you  as a contact. good shit.
Apr 8 2010 4:56PM
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michelle
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Solid stuff, also added you as a contact! And I added you too, Elife! Though I don't really update my flickr much
Apr 8 2010 5:49PM
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ROOS.
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the best photo is the front door, in my opinion, because with the title it add a sense of irony that i think is wonderful, all the images are great, but this one speaks more because of the title that accompanies it
Apr 8 2010 6:33PM
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basedjase
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i like the one of the ladder on the silo. its pretty good, keep it up!
Apr 8 2010 7:29PM
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MACAQUE
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I like all of those. The "Front Door" one is pretty sick.
Apr 8 2010 7:44PM
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TPalms
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I really REALLY hate titling any of my images, but for that one I just loled cause it was kinda sad and funny at the same time. Thanks though.
Apr 8 2010 8:39PM
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TPalms
Posts: 859 - Karma: 252
Bump. Critique me!
Apr 8 2010 11:08PM
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kbuzz45
Posts: 192 - Karma: 62
I like your subject matter.  Good shots
Apr 8 2010 11:41PM
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Deezy
Posts: 4580 - Karma: 1,004
Sick shots man, stay away from photoshop and photomatix, they just kill your photos
1) Levels correction for good exposure (darks and lights)
2) Curves for contrast
3) Color balancing for further white balance tweaks
4) Black and white conversion
5) Unsharp Mask for further sharpening (not always necessary)
6) Cropping
7) Removing unwanted objects (fat man in background, zits, dust spots, etc.)
8) Printing
9) That's it, period, end of discussion.
but if you dont use it, then dont mind that, i just noticed a few photos what looked like they had halos and shit.

Shots are dope, keep it up :D
Apr 23 2010 6:30PM
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chipkalback
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Photoshop kills photos .... ??!

I'd say going apeshit with sliders in PS kills photos, but to tell someone to stay away from PS altogether?! Doesn't seem like the best advice to give an aspiring photographer!

I'd say get comfortable what adjustments do what in Photoshop, or Lightroom, or Aperture, recognize that minor adjustments can have a major impact on the overall image, and don't be afraid to experiment with different 'looks'!
Apr 23 2010 7:00PM
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DrZoidberg
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I'd go back into the place in the first one on the first page and shoot a ton more. Be the kid carrying a camera on a tripod throughout the library and annoying everybody. That place looks sick and you could get some awesome shots there.
Apr 23 2010 8:47PM
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TPalms
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Thanks guys! I'm glad someone bumped this back up for me haha, I almost forgot. Anyway, anyone who checked out my photos before should check again--I just went to Yellow Springs Ohio and got some shots out there of Antioch College (which is abandoned) as well as the gorge in John Bryan State Park nearby. More to come!
Apr 29 2010 4:35AM
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TPalms
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Bump. New stuff up.
May 11 2010 2:49AM
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Mr_Papageorgio
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really really liked your stuff.  would consolidate your page though to really hone in on your best stuff.  ie. not as many shots of the preacher or things of the same subject matter.  it'll show off your diversified eye i think.

but really not meant to criticize just a suggestion

May 11 2010 9:21AM
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no_steeze
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you have some pretty schweet stuff
May 11 2010 10:48AM
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TPalms
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Yeah, I was thinking about that... The only way I know of that I can reorganize my stuff is to change the dates on things, but I dunno if I really want to do that. Any suggestions?
May 11 2010 5:06PM
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Mr_Papageorgio
Posts: 1271 - Karma: 117

i hear you i wish they'd allow some custom ordering but i guess i understand why they don't

I would just delete some of the stuff that may not be up to snuff with the rest, and if you wanna throw it back on later go for it.  like on mine i have stuff from italy i put up today still even though i shot it over a year ago.  I wanted to put them up at the time, but i knew it would be overkill if i had 27000 shots of st. peters basilica.

again though your stuff is great so keep it up

May 12 2010 2:51PM
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bitchtitsbob
Posts: 167 - Karma: 25
Some ill shots dude, what kind of lens are you using? external flash?


check my shit. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobby_maccormack/
May 12 2010 11:36PM
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TomC
Posts: 343 - Karma: 46
dope y dont you start a blog of photos like i did. to get ur stuff out there

May 12 2010 11:45PM
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TPalms
Posts: 859 - Karma: 252
I'm just using the kit lens that comes with the Rebel Xsi, no external flash or anything. I'd absolutely LOVE to have a new lens though... I'm in the market for one if you or anyone else knows of a gently used lens. Thanks for the compliments though!
May 12 2010 11:47PM
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TPalms
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Haha I'll consider it man
May 13 2010 12:25AM
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jason...
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Liking your shots of people but I'm not a huge fan of your skiing photos. Awkward angles are a no, I don't care what anyone else says I have yet to see and awkward angle photo that looks good. Try to encorporate (sp?) the entire feature, or at least try to show a degree of difficulty in the feature. Just having a small portion of a rail I find doesn't do the shot of the subject any justice. And remember the basic rule of composition, rule of thirds. I'll end on a positive note, your colours are spot on, keep on shooting.
May 13 2010 12:32AM
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TPalms
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Thanks. I know they're not the best compositionally, but they were fun and I wanted to post them up there. They're at weird angles cause I was standing at the end of the rail with my camera balanced on it and I took the pictures as I was jumping out of the way so I wouldn't be hit. Thanks for the advice though, I'll make sure to check out your photography soon.
May 13 2010 1:07AM
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TPalms
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Bump! New photos up!
May 27 2010 5:04PM
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TPalms
Posts: 859 - Karma: 252
Bump. Moar fotos.
Jun 20 2010 11:56PM
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Yung_Gnarley
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COOL SHIT.
Jun 21 2010 1:51AM
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Microcosm
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Removing unwanted objects could be considered killing your photos too. Especially in journalism where that shit will get you fired real quick.
Jun 21 2010 11:05AM
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