Posted by Koveh Tavakkol on September 13, 2009 at 6:45 PM
Hello everyone. Probably a break from the norm, but I wanted to see if I can get some C&C for some rock climbing pictures I took when I was out climbing Friday morning. I just got into photographing this hobby (rock climbing) a couple weeks ago, so I am very new. I would really appreciate some constructive feedback.
The first shot is not of climbing but still man & nature shot at sunrise.
Posted by Koveh Tavakkol on September 13, 2009 at 6:45 PM
#2
Posted by Koveh Tavakkol on September 13, 2009 at 6:45 PM
#3
Posted by Koveh Tavakkol on September 13, 2009 at 6:46 PM
#4
Posted by bill meikle on September 13, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Koveh, have you read up on Galen Rowell, if not then it's time!
I like your photos and admire your courage, and damaged fingertips!
Posted by Jeff Hackett on September 13, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Number four is killer!
Posted by Todd Caudle on September 13, 2009 at 9:49 PM
That last one is a killer!
Posted by Paul Wegemann on September 13, 2009 at 10:57 PM
#4 is fantastic! Some of my favorite photography is in climbing magazines. Perusing those would give you some good ideas.
Posted by Jack Brauer on September 14, 2009 at 1:34 AM
I like #3, it really shows the action/exposure. Keep it up!
Posted by Art Escobado on September 14, 2009 at 1:51 AM
#4-get that moon!
Posted by Ken Wyatt on September 14, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Hi Koveh,
#4 is the best of the lot. Generally, you'd like the subject looking upwards. As previously mentioned in another topic, try to keep the copyright info from clashing with the content of the image by positioning it at the periphery somewhere. Naturally, there's a book on climbing photography! "Guide to Climbing Photography", by Jeff Achey (ISBN 0811727289). I'd also recommend any of Galen Rowell's books, as mentioned above. The suggestion to peruse the climbing magazines is probably your best bet, however. I'd also check into adventure photographer, Michael Clark's quarterly newsletters:
Posted by Jack Garrett on September 14, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Your images are super sharp, nice job! I would agree with what a couple others said about the copyright info, it's a little distracting. Maybe have a faded "C" image somewhere near the bottom but then you might have the same problem Scott is facing. This is always a difficult decsion without hindering the overall presentation. Keep up the great work.
Posted by Koveh Tavakkol on September 14, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Thanks very much for the feedback everyone. I definitely think that seeing the subjects face is key. The next time I am up, I will try to self belay just to the right or left of the lead climber. That way when I turn around and take the shots I can get their face and the drop straight down. I will check out some climbing magazines to get some ideas about composition.
Jack, I think I need to come up with a new copyright info logo. The problem I found is that the current one gets washed away and can barely be seen against the rock. I will work on a new one tonight and keep it out of the picture.
I will post updates when I work on the composition and see if you guys think it improved or not. Thanks again!
Discussion
13 repliesThe first shot is not of climbing but still man & nature shot at sunrise.
I like your photos and admire your courage, and damaged fingertips!
#4 is the best of the lot. Generally, you'd like the subject looking upwards. As previously mentioned in another topic, try to keep the copyright info from clashing with the content of the image by positioning it at the periphery somewhere. Naturally, there's a book on climbing photography! "Guide to Climbing Photography", by Jeff Achey (ISBN 0811727289). I'd also recommend any of Galen Rowell's books, as mentioned above. The suggestion to peruse the climbing magazines is probably your best bet, however. I'd also check into adventure photographer, Michael Clark's quarterly newsletters:
http://www.michaelclarkphoto.com/backissues.htm
Keep it up!
Ken
Jack, I think I need to come up with a new copyright info logo. The problem I found is that the current one gets washed away and can barely be seen against the rock. I will work on a new one tonight and keep it out of the picture.
I will post updates when I work on the composition and see if you guys think it improved or not. Thanks again!