Well, to start, I take the photos with a Sony Cybershot from almost 15 years ago. The maximum size it supports is 10MP, and although I can adjust the ISO and shutter speed, I still can't properly handle the aperture (or I can't find it). So be honest with me, how terrible am I? Besides taking a lot of photos in the dark.
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>>4510484Once you become technically proficient in camera operation it should simply become a tool for your vision.
>>4510484i like this a littlethe blue is nicethe silhouette is nicethe perspective isn't great (camera tilting up)the framing also isn't great (the street is cut off awkwardly, I can see heads and shoulders; and I think the silhouette would be more effective against the sky than in front of the building).>>4510486terribleshaky handheld slow shutter speedoverexposed highlightsawkward perspective (tilted down and askew horizontally)also a bit gray and dull tonally>>4510484>What is missing from my shots?Control. A sense of ease? It wouldn't hurt, I think, for you to plan your shots, at least have a few in mind next time you go out. "I will photograph x, y and z, and anything else that takes my fancy along the way." It can feel a little aimless wandering around town otherwise. You might find a tripod small enough to fit in your pocket handy, too. That will allow you to take advantage of your camera's night mode (if it has such a thing).
>>4510484On that pic the subject is too dark, if it was daytime the shot would be goodBasically the picture is set up to draw your attention to the statue but its all dark so you cant see shitWhat lens did you you use? You probably just needed a fast lens and a f 1.4-f 2.0 setting for that shot
