Pixoto.com?

[SergeTheBlerge]

Hey guys, I'm new to this forum and have been doing photography as a hobby for probably like 5 or so years now. FINALLY got my first DSLR in the form of the Canon Rebel T6i, and will be picking it up today from UPS and wanted to show some of my older photos I posted on Pixoto.com if I could get some feedback? I'd really appreciate it. What I used for these shots here is my older camera, the Canon Powershot SX50. Some shots were edited using mostly the basic Windows photo editor, but a lot weren't and are totally raw.

The link is http://www.pixoto.com/sergio.morales.522

I'd like to take my photography to the next level with my T6i, so am open to suggestions as to what you'd recommend given my own style as seen from my Pixoto page (photo editing programs/ camera accessories/ etc). Thank you all very much!

Serge

[chauncey]

Your work and PP to date seems rather eclectic.
I might suggest that you choose a specific genre and master that, then move on to others.

[Manfred M]

Hey guys, I'm new to this forum and have been doing photography as a hobby for probably like 5 or so years now. FINALLY got my first DSLR in the form of the Canon Rebel T6i, and will be picking it up today from UPS and wanted to show some of my older photos I posted on Pixoto.com if I could get some feedback? I'd really appreciate it. What I used for these shots here is my older camera, the Canon Powershot SX50. Some shots were edited using mostly the basic Windows photo editor, but a lot weren't and are totally raw.

The link is http://www.pixoto.com/sergio.morales.522

I'd like to take my photography to the next level with my T6i, so am open to suggestions as to what you'd recommend given my own style as seen from my Pixoto page (photo editing programs/ camera accessories/ etc). Thank you all very much!

Serge

Welcome to CiC Sergio (?). If you wouldn't mind clicking on the "My Profile" button on the top of this page and entering at least your first name and where you are from, that would be appreciated. We tend to be a fairly informal group here at CiC and go on a first name basis.

Rather than posting a link to a website, you will get a far better response by posting individual images or groups of related images in either one of the commentary threads we have here for that purpose; the "Nature & Archicture" thread or the "People & Pets" thread, whichever is more appropriate for the subject matter you are posting.

You might wish to read the following thread on how to do this: HELP THREAD: How can I post images here?

[Dave Humphries]

Hi Sergio,

Manfred is correct about getting feedback, best to start a new thread and post/link images directly in to our posts.

You may also find the first post in this thread useful:
How to Get Effective Feedback for your Posted Images

Warm welcome to the forums from me too.

~ and wanted to show some of my older photos I posted on Pixoto.com if I could get some feedback? I'd really appreciate it. What I used for these shots here is my older camera, the Canon Powershot SX50. Some shots were edited using mostly the basic Windows photo editor, but a lot weren't and are totally raw.

If I may clarify an element of terminology from your last sentence; "raw" means something very specific in photographic circles and I'm not 100% certain you have used the term correctly. If you go forward using your context, it may lead to confusion and mis-understanding, which won't help your aim, so best clarify it now, just in case.

"RAW" means that instead of a jpg file being used from the camera, the manufacturer's own 'raw' sensor data file was used, for Canon, these end with ".cr2" (instead of ".jpg"). Since it was either one or the other, it can't be 'totally raw'.

I suspect what you meant was that the unedited jpg shots were used 'totally' as they came out of the camera, for which we commonly use the acronym "SOOC" = 'straight out of camera'.

To confuse matters further, I believe the Canon SX50 can shoot and save RAW format files, so if you had indeed 'shot raw', the simple action of turning them in to jpg for upload, without anything other than basic conversion processing, that might also be regarded as SOOC (but you shot RAW).

Clear as mud?

I had a quick scan of you index page and yes, you have some good compositions and shots there, but too many to dive in to and provide critique on. So pick say 3 you think are least good, link to show them here and see what we can suggest for methods to improve them, either next time you're in that location or situation, or perhaps with PP.

Cheers, Dave

[SergeTheBlerge]

If I may clarify an element of terminology from your last sentence; "raw" means something very specific in photographic circles and I'm not 100% certain you have used the term correctly. If you go forward using your context, it may lead to confusion and mis-understanding, which won't help your aim, so best clarify it now, just in case.

"RAW" means that instead of a jpg file being used from the camera, the manufacturer's own 'raw' sensor data file was used, for Canon, these end with ".cr2" (instead of ".jpg"). Since it was either one or the other, it can't be 'totally raw'.

I suspect what you meant was that the unedited jpg shots were used 'totally' as they came out of the camera, for which we commonly use the acronym "SOOC" = 'straight out of camera'.

To confuse matters further, I believe the Canon SX50 can shoot and save RAW format files, so if you had indeed 'shot raw', the simple action of turning them in to jpg for upload, without anything other than basic conversion processing, that might also be regarded as SOOC (but you shot RAW).

Clear as mud?

I had a quick scan of you index page and yes, you have some good compositions and shots there, but too many to dive in to and provide critique on. So pick say 3 you think are least good, link to show them here and see what we can suggest for methods to improve them, either next time you're in that location or situation, or perhaps with PP.

Cheers, Dave

Thanks for the advice, although I'll be honest in saying that I'm kinda lost in your explanation of what Raw actually means. Yea, I did mean SOOC when I said raw (so much for me trying to sound like I know what I'm talking about, lol!)

I'll take your advice but right now my Canon Rebel T6i is having some sort of strange technical problem and it's only my FIRST DAY with it! I'll post on another thread but it's giving me a 'busy' signal with nearly every setting I put it to, followed by a slow shutter speed resulting in very blurry images. Very frustrating because the store I bought it at is closed on the weekends. You haven't by any chance heard of this happening with Canon Rebels, have you? I'll figure it out eventually but thanks again

[NorthernFocus]

Welcome to CiC, Sergio. As others have suggested, pick a couple of what you consider to be your better images and post them directly. Few have the time/patience/inclination to critic your entire on-line portfolio. I did take a quick look and will offer that you seem to have a creative eye. What I mean is that you have a knack for seeing opportunities and isolating interesting views in otherwise common scenes. That is a large part of being successful as a photographer. I've always argued that it is quicker/easier for a person with a "good eye" to master the technology than for a tech oriented person to become creative. Some people are gifted with both skills.

[Pippan]

Hi Sergio, I'll have a go at explaining photographic 'raw' as I understand it. Digital camera sensors are covered with pixels (about 24 million on a T6i sensor). During the fraction of a second of exposure each pixel collects photons of light and the number collected by each pixel is measured and converted to a digital value. You can either allow the camera to convert the 24 million digital values into a jpeg picture and download that (as a .jpg), or download the 'raw' digital values (as a .CR2) and have a computer program convert them into a picture (I use Photo Ninja but there are many). Computer programs allow you greater flexibility in adjusting and editing aspects of the picture (by manipulating the raw digital values). When you are satisfied with the picture you save it as a jpeg (.jpg).

[SergeTheBlerge]

Welcome to CiC, Sergio. As others have suggested, pick a couple of what you consider to be your better images and post them directly. Few have the time/patience/inclination to critic your entire on-line portfolio. I did take a quick look and will offer that you seem to have a creative eye. What I mean is that you have a knack for seeing opportunities and isolating interesting views in otherwise common scenes. That is a large part of being successful as a photographer. I've always argued that it is quicker/easier for a person with a "good eye" to master the technology than for a tech oriented person to become creative. Some people are gifted with both skills.

I'll take that as a compliment! Thank you!!!

[SergeTheBlerge]

Hi Sergio, I'll have a go at explaining photographic 'raw' as I understand it. Digital camera sensors are covered with pixels (about 24 million on a T6i sensor). During the fraction of a second of exposure each pixel collects photons of light and the number collected by each pixel is measured and converted to a digital value. You can either allow the camera to convert the 24 million digital values into a jpeg picture and download that (as a .jpg), or download the 'raw' digital values (as a .CR2) and have a computer program convert them into a picture (I use Photo Ninja but there are many). Computer programs allow you greater flexibility in adjusting and editing aspects of the picture (by manipulating the raw digital values). When you are satisfied with the picture you save it as a jpeg (.jpg).

Very nice explanation, thank you for it. Yea, there's a lot I'm going to have to look into with all this so I should definitely get started.