Some of my photos

[Milo's Trains]

Recently I had a chance to go to Selhurst TMD and took a few photos, these I have attached (And a few others) If anyone has any tips for photography that would also be appreciated.

 

[lostwin(m)]

Thanks for posting. You had some great access there to the TMD, always interesting to see inside places that are usually off limits to the public. The capabilities of modern digital camera equipment is amazing, the interior shots are perfectly exposed - that is something that would have been a challenge with film.

in respect of other feedback and tips;
- the panoramic format is unusual, it can work for some shots - such as your first inside the TMD giving a feel for the scale of the building - but I would consider not using it all the time
- carefully consider the points of interest within a scene. The size of the TMD building and the light through the roof are great features that are hinted at in your shots but could have been emphasised by pointing the camera up a little
- Always consider alternatives to holding the camera at standing height / eye level, it is an easy way to change the dynamic of an image. The inspection pits might have given a good opportunity for an interesting low down angle, for instance
- Also consider the point of focus of the image, the element the eye is drawn towards. Your last shot in the TMD works better than the first as the eye is drawn straight to the front of the unit in the middle of the image. Having said that, don't fall into the trap of always putting the point of interest (often the train) in the middle, it can work for some images but using the 'rule of thirds' is often far more effective
- Some human interest really adds to a scene. You last shot looks good for this, don't be afraid to get in closer. Similarly, your first shot, getting around the other side of the train and capturing the bustle of people getting on and off might add something extra

Bear in mind, it's easy sitting here critiquing other peoples photos, the important thing is your are out there with your camera taking the shots in the first place (something i freely admit I am not good at doing currently). Keep at it, like all skills, the more you do it, the better you get.
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[Milo's Trains]

Thanks for posting. You had some great access there to the TMD, always interesting to see inside places that are usually off limits to the public. The capabilities of modern digital camera equipment is amazing, the interior shots are perfectly exposed - that is something that would have been a challenge with film.

in respect of other feedback and tips;
- the panoramic format is unusual, it can work for some shots - such as your first inside the TMD giving a feel for the scale of the building - but I would consider not using it all the time
- carefully consider the points of interest within a scene. The size of the TMD building and the light through the roof are great features that are hinted at in your shots but could have been emphasised by pointing the camera up a little
- Always consider alternatives to holding the camera at standing height / eye level, it is an easy way to change the dynamic of an image. The inspection pits might have given a good opportunity for an interesting low down angle, for instance
- Also consider the point of focus of the image, the element the eye is drawn towards. Your last shot in the TMD works better than the first as the eye is drawn straight to the front of the unit in the middle of the image. Having said that, don't fall into the trap of always putting the point of interest (often the train) in the middle, it can work for some images but using the 'rule of thirds' is often far more effective
- Some human interest really adds to a scene. You last shot looks good for this, don't be afraid to get in closer. Similarly, your first shot, getting around the other side of the train and capturing the bustle of people getting on and off might add something extra

Bear in mind, it's easy sitting here critiquing other peoples photos, the important thing is your are out there with your camera taking the shots in the first place (something i freely admit I am not good at doing currently). Keep at it, like all skills, the more you do it, the better you get.
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We were not allowed in the pits, (Had to rush to get some of my photos because we had to keep walking)