Jeff's Project 365

[Bucky]

Hey guys,

I just completed my first week of a Project 365, and I wanted to share the images for some tips. I wasn't sure where to post this, so if this is not the right forum I apologize.

Just a quick disclaimer. I'm an amateur beginner photographer, and embarked on this project to improve my photography. So don't expect much.

Here we go :

Day 1 /365 - December 1st, 2012



One of my favourite games growing up. Took this while my daughter was playing with a friend.

[Bucky]

Day 2 / 365 - December 2nd, 2012



A shot of Haley posing for me. It was only the 20th time, as I finally got the settings right.

[Bucky]

Day 3 / 365 - December 3rd, 2012



Shot this on my way to work. Almost tripped into the water.

[Bucky]

Day 4 - December 4th, 2012



A shot of my very dirty car. I'm trying to improve my automotive photography, I still feel that I have a LONG way to go. I wanted to name this Zoom Zoom, but will wait for a better shot.

[Bucky]

Day 5 / 365 - December 5th, 2013



I was following a thread about post processing on another forum and decided to give it a whirl. While it is pretty sloppy it was the dark effect I was looking for. My car still needs a wash...

[Bucky]

Day 6 / 365 - December 6th, 2012



Sorry for subjecting this to you guys, but I wanted to take a new avatar picture. So here is a self portrait. Quick and dirty.

[Mad Aussie]

I'm an amateur beginner photographer

If that's true ... your photography is not showing it. Very good compositions, an HDR, interesting POV's, good processing, sharpness, and good flash control also.
It's actually difficult to suggest improvements with these. Day 5 and 7 could both use a boost to the midtones I think to make the car pop a bit more.
Great job on that self portrait also ... B&W doesn't get much better than that. It looks like you've used some external flash and placed it very nicely.
Pretty little model you have there too, she'll be very helpful to your progress I'm sure.

I'd also like to compliment and encourage this idea of showing us a week worth of shots rather than doing it daily. It's too hard to follow someone daily, and often gets a bit boring on projects like this for the followers. But checking out the latest week of effort is much more interesting I feel.

Good work!

[Bucky]

Wow, thanks for the great feedback. While I have been shooting for a while, I have only recently "applied" myself to learning better technique
and post processing skills. I truly consider myself a beginner.

Day 5 and 7, agreed. I should have made the car a bit more exposed. As it is now, the car blends into the background too much. Lesson learned on that one.

Thanks again for the nice comments.

-- Jeff

[Mad Aussie]

Happy to help Bucky.

I'd also like to compliment and encourage this idea of showing us a week worth of shots rather than doing it daily. It's too hard to follow someone daily, and often gets a bit boring on projects like this for the followers. But checking out the latest week of effort is much more interesting I feel.

I just want to clarify this for the other members of the forum. I was talking about this type of thread where someone is posting a multitude of shots as a project for a year etc. I don't want anyone thinking I don't like seeing their work on a daily basis.

[Doug L]

Welcome! Terrific set of images. Love how you've attempted to tell a story and/or create a mood with your auto images. Enjoy how you've framed the girl's head, focusing on the eyes and great smile - wonder if some of her hair at top should be cropped out also? I like the composition of the monopoly board - do you think seeing a few hands of some players would add to the shot? As for your self- portrait, I'm blown away! In my amateur opinion, it's flawless and of professional quality. Thanks for posting. Looking forward to seeing more.