To ask what you think of these photos?

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I'd like to nominate this thread for Classics please.

Looking closer at the original pictures you’ve posted op, despite MN resolution, they don’t have any where near the clarity, sharpness or depth of colour a Fuji Xt will produce.

If it’s set to auto, as you said, it’ll do a damn good job at all of those.

Why did you choose those particular subjects, OP?

I was replying to a commenter who said they were edited to have a vintage feel.

Please do share your world shattering photography so we can see what gives you the right to be so horrid.

What a weird thread

I liked how they looked, I liked how the film recipes captured the feeling of the afternoon - it was hot and sunny and I was walking around the town I grew up in, it felt very nostalgic and that’s what the photos said to me

Well I can assure you it’s a Fujifilm xt30ii purchased from Argos.

I don’t mean to be unkind, but I’ll be honest and say they’re oddly composed and extremely boring. They’re just not interesting. The one with the houses is nice enough but it’s nothing you’d pay much attention to. If I was interested in photography I’d at least try to find more eye-catching subject matter. They’re not terrible - they’re not good either.

Apparently we should all be acknowledging the next Mapplethorpe/Bailey/Newton.

I thought the vintage holiday snap effect was on purpose. They have a Martin Parr feel to them. OP do you know who I mean?

This reminds me of someone I knew who joined a creative writing group. She was truly shit at it, but flipped between flouncing entirely and becoming very angry with anyone who criticised her work (which was one of the points of the group).

OP, I'm starting to think that you should just eBay the camera and give us all a break.

Nasty post.

That’s not what I said and never once did I say I think I’m the next David Bailey.

but having now over 200 people say they’re shit is pretty unkind, especially when I didn’t think they were awful!

On what planet have 200 plus people said they're shit?? Are you hard of reading?

I meant a £1000 CAMERA! Left it too late to edit!

It's called a reality check

i have just looked up fujifilm photos - looks like you need to practice with the settings

This one was taken on an iPhone - it’s not earth shattering photography but it’s in focus etc

OP I have that camera. Fuji (in my experience) is much more involved to use than Canon.

Have you cropped the photos at all? Wondering if that might explain why they look a little pixelated.

But it is entirely possible to have the settings on auto with that camera and still take terrible photos (not saying yours are) as I’ve taken some shockers with it!

I don't really want to critique your photos, photography is like any skill you need to learn how to do it properly and it takes time. Don't sell your camera, take your time and hone your skills, learning is part of the fun! I've done a photography course, there's far more to it than point and shoot! It can take many years to get to the standard of a professional. My brother has been an amateur photographer for around 20 years, he takes some stunning shots he could sell but it's a hobby for him, he has a real eye for what is a great photo and will give a detailed critique whether you asked for it or not, he shouts about thirds and noise a lot 😆! Don't give up though if that's what you want to do, work at it.

They aren't awful, but they aren't stand-out. What do you love? Is it nature? Maybe beautiful scenery? Urban landscapes? Architecture? Think of something that you love looking at, and take photos of it. Your love for your subject will shine through.

What are you actually looking for then?

I think they’re boring and badly composed. Shit, as you’d put it. That’s just my view. So what?

Some actual suggestions, not “they’re shit”

You literally asked people what they thought. You asked for opinions.

Perhaps you should have said please tell me my pictures are great whether you actually think they are or not.

But that’s the point!

The suggestion is to go to classes. But you won’t.

Then OP why aren’t you responding to some of the very good advice posted here about photography courses, types of camera/kit, FB groups etc? Why are you wasting so much energy responding to posts that clearly anger you?