John's Photography Thread

[John.D]

Hey everyone :blahblah: ,

I've been a long time lurker, and I thought I would finally sign up and post some of my photos.
These were/are all taken for a college landscape photography project, and they range from about three years, with the earliest at the start, leading onto my later images which are my favourites :)

Please give comments and criticism, as I still consider myself a beginner to photography and would love to know how to improve.

OK, here we go, be aware this thread will be quite image heavy!



I'll start with a seasonal design, this was taken at the same tree throughout the year, and although disappointed the dull autumn shot, I feel it shows a good seasonal change, which is what I intended :rolleyes:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Seasons/spring-summer.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Seasons/autumn-winter.jpg



These are some of my earlier photographs, really me just getting into photography, experimenting with my camera, composition, etc.


1.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Early/beachbsm.jpg


2.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Early/lookoutpoint.jpg


3.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Early/BeachPossBackaltFIN.jpg

This was intended as an experimentation with a guiding device.


4.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Early/harbourboatsbaltFIN.jpg


5.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Early/harbourboatsbaltbw.jpg


6.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Early/sunsetbFIN.jpg

A very simple shot, and one of my earliest, although I do like the birds!


7.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Early/lookupatrockbFIN.jpg


8.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Early/rockbeachbFIN.jpg


9.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Early/lookoutbaltFIN.jpg

I particularly like the sense of scale in this shot.


10.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Early/rocksouttoseabFIN.jpg

Another experimentation with a guiding device, although it has the appearance of not going anywhere :(


11.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Early/sunovercliffsaltFIN.jpg

A simple sunset shot taken in Cornwall (where most of my shots come from!) Altered in Photoshop to make it a bit more attractive.


12.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Early/whalesFIN.jpg


13.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Early/stonesstandbFIN.jpg


14.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Early/waterfallfinalb.jpg

I like the angle at which this shot was taken. I got very wet taking it but I think it was worth it.


15.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Early/waterscenebalt2.jpg

The colours in this shot were altered in Photoshop to make the general appearance warmer.



More photos coming in the next post :}

[ukanfoff]

Nice compositions.

[Le Gab]

Compositions are good.Start working on colors.

Welcome to CA photo ! :)

[John.D]

Thanks for the comments so far guys.


Here comes the next batch.

I started to add titles to many of these that relate to the symbolism I feel many of them have, and started experimenting with more interesting composition and other techniques.


16.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Middle/Ascension.jpg

A shot I am particularly pleased with, especially with the interesting composition and quite surreal appearance of the clouds.


17.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Middle/EveninMyDreamsalt.jpg


18.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Middle/FermatainMysticAired.jpg

Another of my favourites, contrast has been altered to give the clouds a surreal and dream-like appearance. I like the composition in this shot too.


19.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Middle/FermatainMysticAirbw.jpg


20.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Middle/TheForestSpeaks.jpg

I love nature shots :D


21.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Middle/GreenOasisFIN.jpg


22.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Middle/HopeAlternative.jpg

This was taken at a place in Cornwall, which had recently seen a major flood, and the cross is used to symbolise hope and rebirth.


23.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Middle/lookthroughrocksbaltFIN.jpg

Experimentation with framing devices.


24.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Middle/lookthroughrocksbaltbwFIN.jpg


25.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Middle/NaturesCall.jpg


26.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Middle/PathtoTranquilitybwfin.jpg

The stairs are used to symbolise a 'path to tranquility' (hence the name!) :)


27.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Middle/SatoriAwakeningalt1sepFIN.jpg

I was not happy with the original shot, so I altered it in Photoshop and added a sepia tone, which I feel adds more to the mystical quality.


28.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Middle/PathtoTranquilitybwfin.jpg

The waves in this shot are used to symbolise our time and thoughts washing away. The name is telling us to rise above are negative thoughts.


29.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Middle/waterswirlb3.jpg


30.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Middle/bwmood1.jpg

Some moody black and white photographs, and I am pleased with the first for a reason I am not sure of! Can anyone help me think of a name for this one?


31.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Middle/bwmood2.jpg



More on the way :confident

[eazym]

pretty pretty

[John.D]

And now to the most recent batch.

These ones focus more on the use of colour to set moods and emotions. These are my favourite photographs yet and I feel they contribute all my knowledge I have picked up during my assignment.


32.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Late/Isolationedit.jpg

The log symbolises isolation and solitude in this piece, and creates a sense of balance.


33.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Late/Destinyalt.jpg

The jetty in this shot leads the viewer's eyes through the image, and it used to symbolise our destiny and true meaning.


34.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Late/DestinyBluealt.jpg


35.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Late/Solitude.jpg


36.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Late/Solitudealt.jpg


37.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Late/Enchantment.jpg

Another of my favourite shots, this one taken with my new digital SLR, and filters have also been put into play. I am particularly pleased with the colours which have been altered in Photoshop, as well as the reflections.


38.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Late/letmetellyouastory.jpg

Acting as an introduction to my 'Wandering Soul' series, this one portrays father and son figures in the distance.


39.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Late/letmetellyouastorybwed.jpg

Alternate versions of the original shot.


40.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Late/letmetellyouastorysep.jpg


41.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Late/LOMFinFIN.jpg

These swans were swimming perfectly in unison, and I knew I couldn't miss the opportunity!



So there we have it. Hope you enjoyed them. I will post the Wandering Soul series soon.

[samsite999]

you have some realy great work here, I think the best one is number 37, well my personal fave any how, how long you been at this?
Do you have a larger version of 37 at all?

Sam

[John.D]

Yeah sure I have a large version, would you like it?

And I suppose i've been 'on and off' photography for a few years, but only (as in last last year or so) really got into it. I'm glad you like my work :)

[samsite999]

yeh that would be great :) was going to use it as a background if thats ok...

[John.D]

How would be the best way to send it? Photobucket always shrinks the pictures :(

[samsite999]

email?

samsite999 @ hotmail.com

thanks!

[John.D]

A photograph from my 'Wandering Soul' series


42.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Wandering%20Soul/WanderingSoul1.jpg

[eazym]

the colors are delicious

[John.D]

Heh, thanks :)

[John.D]

Next few, these focus more on mood and emotion -


43.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Wandering%20Soul/WanderingSoul2.jpg


44.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Wandering%20Soul/WanderingSoul2Alt.jpg


And landscape versions

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Wandering%20Soul/watchmanlyb.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Wandering%20Soul/watchmanblb.jpg

[John.D]

Final piece from my Wandering Soul series, at least for now.


45.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Wandering%20Soul/WanderingSoul3FIN.jpg



Some more crit would be nice from people, at the moment all i'm getting are single words or just one sentence saying 'not bad' etc :)

[Le Gab]

Some of these are just breath taking. I'm not a huge fan of nature photos, but these, man, just great.

I really like the colors you are showing and the silhouete play.

Keep posting dude. Maybe, now that the series are over try some other themes than nature? I dunno, just a suggestion. :D

Thumbs up and show more!

[John.D]

Thanks for the kind comments.

I'm thinking I should have spaced out my posts a bit more, because I have a feeling the thread will soon disappear :) Anyway, i'll make sure to update as much as I can.

Please keep the comments coming :)

[alucard]

omg ..i'm overwhelmed by this post's ...
right now i can't give a crit on every one ...but the general idea is that they are damn fine ...

the swan photo is my favorite

post more

and don't wory about not recieveing any comments

cheers

[John.D]

Just a little bump. I should be posting some more shots soon :)

[John.D]

I've been trying my hand at some black and white photography. These are just some experimental shots really, nothing special. I think they look too dark to be honest, but they do have that moody quality -

46.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Picture028.jpg

47.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Picture029.jpg

48.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Picture047.jpg


And some other random ones -

49.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Graves.jpg

50.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Picture615.jpg

51.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Picture615bw.jpg

52.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Picture622.jpg

[purplerose]

I like the tones in the first three B/W's. I'm pretty sure you'll experiment more with composition when you redo them or more B/W's though. ;)

49 works really well as a set.

[Gentile]

I really like your photos! :bow: I would personally really like to get into nature photography. My camera sucks though so when I take pictures of water all of the colors come flying off of it and make it look all rainbowy. It stinks. Hopefully though I'll soon be getting a new camera that won't do that to me.

Your photos are beautiful though. I especially like the water/river ones. :]

[John.D]

My lecturers hate my older landscape stuff. They say, especially the later ones, that they are too 'nice' and too much like a simple holiday snap. I disagree, but anyway, here's some later stuff. Following orders and breaking my boundaries - EXPERIMENTING!...


Looking here at the darker side of nature

54.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/finnnlori.jpg

55.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Picture107e.jpg

56.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Picture127afinFIN.jpg

57.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Picture100e.jpg

58.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Picture098afin.jpg


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59.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Picture076v.jpg

60.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/halfwaypointafcur2.jpg

61.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Picture065kkA.jpg


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SpOoOoOoky play area...

62.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/IMG_2657fbl.jpg

63.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/IMG_2660fi.jpg

64.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/IMG_2670f1hc.jpg

[purplerose]

The overexposure in #64 helps add to the mood, could be toned down a little though.

[Grumbledook]

#60 is my favourite

not really a fan of the playground ones though, guess I find the over exposure distracting

[eazym]

thumb up on 60

[John.D]

Another year, another shoot.

65.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Teddy/teddy1readyTPsm.jpg

66.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Teddy/teddy2readyTPsm.jpg

67.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Teddy/teddy3readyTPsm.jpg

68.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Teddy/teddy4readyTPsm.jpg


69.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Gas%20Mask/gasmaskfavfin.jpg

70.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Gas%20Mask/Picture516updateFIN.jpg

71.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Gas%20Mask/Picture524update.jpg

72.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/ThalinRPG/CA/Quickies/Gas%20Mask/Picture540fin.jpg

[Gentile]

yay for teddy bears!
I like how you only have the head showing, or certain parts of the head showing and the rest is all black. Mysterious O.o