What do you all think of some of the photos I've taken with my OMD-EM1?

donsalvadori wrote:

No problem Andrew. I am afraid of bracketing because they often seem unrealistic in color, but I will start experimenting more. I tend not to post process hardly at all, but I'm definitely willing to do some on any of the shots you point out for me. I have lightroom but only use it for minor touch ups. I guess Im in the camp where PS takes away from what Im trying to do.

Someone else commented that your shadows are a bit dark.  You could try lifting them or you could try in camera HDR1 which can work surprisingly well.

Andrew

donsalvadori wrote:

All shots are either with the 12-40mm Pro or 40-150mm pro. Please only constructive critiques and observations, not looking for anything hate-mongering. (**note I have a few generic photos of my family in here just for personal reasons. I think it'll become clear which ones I'm striving for more photographic expression)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_salvi/albums/72157657187411753

When asked this question by a friend, I always respond, "What do you think of them?", which is in my opinion the most important issue for amateurs.  For pros it is what your buyers think.

In attempting to judge my images, I compare them with the few images from Flickr that I fav.  So I must quietly ask,  "Would I fav this image if I discovered it by an unknown photographer?".  Most of the time, I must answer, NO.  But once in a while in a particularly wonderful instant, my image ........

Drake