Guzheng...

[zimonl]

Hi

Went over to FGS Don Zen Temple Jenjarom the other day... and saw the Guzheng ... waiting to be pluck... but i could only click...

Sifus & Gurus ... where did i go wrong..? c&c please... thanks a zillion..

ps .. this my first pic posting ... :redface:

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[mki88]

To me, the point that u focused is not outstanding, colour is dull and lacking in contrast. The angle couldn't really justify the Guzheng. Besides, the background is very distracting.

Btw, u can check this thread (http://www.shutterasia.com/forum/announcement.php?f=9&a=1) for image posting guide.

[kclau]

and DOF too shallow?
all the strings went missing ....

[zimonl]

To me, the point that u focused is not outstanding, colour is dull and lacking in contrast. The angle couldn't really justify the Guzheng. Besides, the background is very distracting.

Btw, u can check this thread (http://www.shutterasia.com/forum/announcement.php?f=9&a=1) for image posting guide.

and DOF too shallow?
all the strings went missing ....

mki88 & kclau ... Learning .. learning ... again thanks a ziliion for the advice ... will try again ....

[karheng]

mki88 & kclau ... Learning .. learning ... again thanks a ziliion for the advice ... will try again ....

As long as you are willing to learn, and graciously accept suggestions then you will improve! :D

As for shooting the guzheng, did you put any thought into the shot before pressing down the shutter? What are you trying to tell the viewer about the subject in the frame? Why are you shooting this shot from this angle?

Perhaps these few simple questions can help assist you in trying to pass through a message in a picture. Remember, a picture is supposed to mean a thousand words, (of course, not everytime but as often as possible) cos that makes great photos!

Keep shooting!
:D

[zimonl]

As long as you are willing to learn, and graciously accept suggestions then you will improve! :D

As for shooting the guzheng, did you put any thought into the shot before pressing down the shutter? What are you trying to tell the viewer about the subject in the frame? Why are you shooting this shot from this angle?

Perhaps these few simple questions can help assist you in trying to pass through a message in a picture. Remember, a picture is supposed to mean a thousand words, (of course, not everytime but as often as possible) cos that makes great photos!

Keep shooting!
:D

Yes Sir .. yes definitely willing to learn.. & any suggestions even citicisms will be graciuosly accepted cos ... i truely believe every views will always hv it's strength .. just a matter of looking from the right perspective.. :redface:

and Yes yes there were thoughts b4 pressing shutter.. i was trying 2 convey the feeling of the Guzheng ,, sitting there "lonely" and yet capable of producing such wonderful melody ... if only finding the right partner..

and the angle was me putting forward a different perpective of an ordinary Guzheng in an ordinary room, the contrasting environment .. emphasing the lonelliness of the Guzheng was surrounded by books of vast knowledge .. and yet bridging this 2 different worlds was a PAIR of green leaves.. yet all three combined giving a sense of calm & peace... I wonder did the person/s putting the Guzheng there realised this... intentional or otherwise..

Oops got carried away.. sorry Sir .. 4 being so "long winded" .. :run_away:

[gradient]

my opinion:

1. the whole layout a bit mussy, pls ignore the background & the plant, just focus on the guzheng, i think will be much more better.

2. DOF too shallow, pull down the aperture will better for the string.

3. change to the other angle, make the string goes a bit horizontal, mean not just go straight to the end, so ur photo should be in horizontal, not vertical.

4. if possible, move/rotate the guzheng make the lighting better.

Thx.

[karheng]

erm....i tot the leaves were more a distraction rather than a supporting of the story.


If you wanted to make the story talk in the way you mentioned, you could have tried emphasizing the emptiness of the room by placing the guzheng dead centre, on the stand, with an empty chair. Even better if you had golden window light shining only on the guzheng, but of course u may not be able to move/touch it..

Let the empty environment emphasize the guzheng and the viewers focus straight into it. But I can imagine the amount of irritating things which will poke into the frame.

For still life subjects, try viewing other threads. Less blur is applied. sharpness and details throughout usually impress more.

Btw, dun call me sir. We are all here to learning learning. =) And I am young...:P

[zimonl]

erm....i tot the leaves were more a distraction rather than a supporting of the story.


If you wanted to make the story talk in the way you mentioned, you could have tried emphasizing the emptiness of the room by placing the guzheng dead centre, on the stand, with an empty chair. Even better if you had golden window light shining only on the guzheng, but of course u may not be able to move/touch it..

Let the empty environment emphasize the guzheng and the viewers focus straight into it. But I can imagine the amount of irritating things which will poke into the frame.

For still life subjects, try viewing other threads. Less blur is applied. sharpness and details throughout usually impress more.

Btw, dun call me sir. We are all here to learning learning. =) And I am young...:P

No worries Bro... u r young but i m a 50yr man (well almost!) the salutation "Sir" is only a sign repect.. he he :cool:

... the thought of moving the stuff around did not come to me mind, takut nanti kena marah/halau... so everything was at-it-is and i had wanted to hv a lower angle so as can capture more of the GZ and less of the bookshelf .. but was prevented by a Big Vase.. but really the suggestion given is GREAT, i love the thought of the golden window lights....yums.. must find/create such an opportunity

Yap .. from the feedbacks I got, I hv been overloaded with new inputs... I truely appreciate it .. thanks mki88, kclau, gradient & yr goodself..

Cheers

my opinion:

1. the whole layout a bit mussy, pls ignore the background & the plant, just focus on the guzheng, i think will be much more better.

2. DOF too shallow, pull down the aperture will better for the string.

3. change to the other angle, make the string goes a bit horizontal, mean not just go straight to the end, so ur photo should be in horizontal, not vertical.

4. if possible, move/rotate the guzheng make the lighting better.

Thx.

Thks a lot gradient..
- yap, i must agree now that i realised it is indeed very mushy... yrks..
- yap, i tried a slightly deeper DOF as evident by #2 but maybe not enough.. poor Guzheng lost all her strings..
- yap i did take a horizontal pic (phew it was must eaiser to do so!) but some how i felt the vertical one conveys my thoughts more, with the GZ facing the books.. that's y i did not include in my post.
- err... did not dare to move the GZ.. ok ok for the sake better photography.. I will ask for permission the next time !!..

Cheers..

ps.. gradient, yr pics of "Waiting 4 yr GF" are GREAT.. when will i b able produce such great pic.. sigh...

[gradient]

Thks a lot gradient..
- yap, i must agree now that i realised it is indeed very mushy... yrks..
- yap, i tried a slightly deeper DOF as evident by #2 but maybe not enough.. poor Guzheng lost all her strings..
- yap i did take a horizontal pic (phew it was must eaiser to do so!) but some how i felt the vertical one conveys my thoughts more, with the GZ facing the books.. that's y i did not include in my post.
- err... did not dare to move the GZ.. ok ok for the sake better photography.. I will ask for permission the next time !!..

Cheers..

ps.. gradient, yr pics of "Waiting 4 yr GF" are GREAT.. when will i b able produce such great pic.. sigh...

Thanks. Sure u can 1 day. Just get ready everytime for shooting, hehe.:D