A couple of rubbish shots

[rokkstar]

Went for a walk today with my lovely new 85mm (thank you very much birdy:D ) and decided to tackle a theme. That theme was rubbish - literally. Would appreciate C&C on these.




Cheers

[Raskill]

Matt,

I like the first one the best, the textures in the paint really stand out. I think the bottle is very bright though (or maybe it's my laptop monitor). I like the idea, not unlike the new 'clean up australia' campaign.

Is the lens the 1.4 or 1.8? I got a 1.8 not that long ago from Birdy, haven't had much a chance to use it yet, although I have s job next week where I'll give it a run for a few full length portraits.

You got anymore pics?

[rokkstar]

Thanks for the comments Raskill

I think the bottle is very bright though (or maybe it's my laptop monitor).

I do too, so I've had a quick play. Is that better do you think? The lens is the 1.8. I think it's a fantastic lens. I've not had a real chance to stretch its legs but its so sharp, I love it. Becoming my favourite.

[Raskill]

Thats heaps better, the paper texture and crinkles really stand out now, it looks great.

Just looking at the second image again and it grows on me eveytime I look at it. It has a grainy/grubby feel to it (I hope this is what you wanted ). The colours seem toned down and almost drab, with the green tile standing out a fair bit. Nice.

[wendellt]

that first one is great, the tone and colour is wonderful
did you post process it?
the 85 1.8 is great, i used it once in melbourne very happy with the results
I have the 85 f1.4 and it's darn sharp at f4.5

[Oneputt]

Matt I really like the first. Perhaps the second suffers by comparison being in such close proximity, but I really think that it is a rubbish shot (compared to the first of course.)

[Mal]

Matt like the others I love the first shot.
I think that the second one has too much in it. I think that the leaves are distracting from the broken glass. Maybe the glass also needed to be turned around a little to show more of the glass.
Lovely work keep them coming.

[PiroStitch]

Love the colours and the atmosphere of the first shot. I have no idea what you do in your processing, but you manage to set the mood right with the colour settings.

[Alpha_7]

The first shot is great Matt, but the second shot in comparison is a little akward or composed a little too 'loosely' for my liking.

[ru32day]

I love both pics. I think the first is more likely to be seen/do well in a photographic competition or magazine, but I really like the second shot too. I see the first shot as artistic and the second more photojournalistic (but still with an artistically sensitive treatment).

I wish I could do anything half as good. The lens certainly is sharp!

[rokkstar]

Thanks for the comments people.

I like both shots personally, and think that as a series they work. However, I prefer #1 - it's a lot cleaner, and less cluttered with the focal point a lot more distinct. I find the colours complimentary between the two shots as well.

Many thanks for the critique guys.