New Camera, New Strobe, newbie photographer pics

[skywalk]

well I'm far from the being the expert... but I think everyone will agree on some basics...

get close, and when you think you're close enough, get even closer....

rule of thirds in terms of composition

shoot upwards

edit: related to composition, avoid side-on fish ID shots! (I'm still guilty on this one ) try to get a fish/ nudi from head on or from an angle from the front...

awesome tips thanks. i'm guilty of ID shots hehe. Anywhere I can read up on the rule of thirds? i think the main problem is my cropping skills suck. i'll have to slowly get better
thanks for all the responses so far. much appreciated

 

[skywalk]

You have some good shots there. Pak has some good advice there, we all had the same teacher...

What camera set up are you using?

Canon A640 with Inon D2000.

 

[alcina]

Looks like I'm late to the party - glad to see everyone else saved me some typing!!

Rule of Thirds

And don't be scared to take ID shots - they are valuable, too.

 

[Ed_Dman]

Awesome set of shots, Skywalk! Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.

Ed.

 

[skywalk]

Awesome set of shots, Skywalk! Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.

Ed.

SIFU!

 

[pakman]

Ah, that Ed is your sifu! ha... you're in good hands already... in fact, I need some advice from Ed on macros!!

 

[skywalk]

Ah, that Ed is your sifu! ha... you're in good hands already... in fact, I need some advice from Ed on macros!!

yeah hahaha!
my webpage is pretty much complete...with names too. finally. editing can be tedious!

 

[mred]

Nice shots. Great color and clarity.

 

[AndyT]

Great pics - really like the nudis !!!

 

[Ed_Dman]

Ah, that Ed is your sifu! ha... you're in good hands already... in fact, I need some advice from Ed on macros!!

Pak! I'm flattered by your kind words. Please PM me your bank account no. and I'll bank in the money.

Ed.