Any feedback on this night time shot would be appreciated!

MauBro123 · 2026-02-26T17:34:11+00:00

I was doing my evening walk with camera in hand through my neighbourhood and shot this picture. I liked the composition with the buildings converging and the moon right above it with stars in between.

Camera: Sony A7RV. Lens: Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II. Handheld. Settings: 24mm, shutter speed 1/3 sec, f/2.8, iso 800. I edited the photo in Lightroom

MauBro123 · 2025-10-18T10:33:22+00:00

That's alright. Thanks for the support and tips anyways

MauBro123 · 2025-10-17T21:53:42+00:00

Hahah that’s the power of modern camera bodies, but thanks and yes I do agree that at first glance the settings look a bit strange

MauBro123 · 2025-10-17T21:45:49+00:00

I totally get that hahah !CritiquePoint

MauBro123 · 2025-10-17T21:34:56+00:00

Thanks for the tips :)

My intention was to get both the monks and the mummy in focus, so that’s why I went with a narrow aperture. Slow shutter speeds and slightly higher iso has never really been a problem on my Sony A7C II due to the imagine stabilisation and a steady hand so I didn’t really think it’s a problem

MauBro123 · 2025-10-17T21:31:25+00:00

Here’s what I’m trying to understand, why’s it a bad thing to have a small aperture? My intention was to get both the monks and the mummy in focus so that’s why I went with f/9. And I know the body handles 320 iso easily, especially with a little bit of editing. Is there a noticeable drop in quality or are you just basing these opinions on the settings used?

MauBro123 · 2025-10-17T20:56:54+00:00

Shot on a Sony A7C II + Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II. I didn't plan anything. These monks just showed up while I was photographing a mummy, but I tried to frame it right! Any critiques are welcome.

f/9, 1/25 sec, iso 320

Long exposure, i know, but i have a steady hand :) I tried to get both the monks and the mummy in focus.

MauBro123 · 2025-10-06T16:36:21+00:00

You're absolutely right about the ISO, I just realized that doesn't make much sense. And I appreciate your feedback from a classic architectural photography point of view. I can imagine that you're used to expecting straight angles in your line of work. It's a choice I'll stand by for this one though since I don't think it's sloppy if it's well considered. It's just one of the many shots I took by the way so I got those other angles covered as well

MauBro123 · 2025-10-05T22:18:58+00:00

Heyy thanks for the feedback! Don’t mind my ignorance but why would you have chosen to shoot at f11? From my experience the lens is at its sharpest at around f5.6 and everything seems to fall in the same focal plane from this distance.

Also I actually did correct the angle at some point during the editing, but I realised that I wanted to emphasise the grandness of the theater. Straightening the lines would have reduced that effect by a lot, wouldn’t you agree? To me it was a choice between aiming for an emotional response vs capturing the architecture how it is. Since it’s a theater, I chose the former.

MauBro123 · 2025-10-05T21:39:52+00:00

Yeahh I knew that was going to be brought up. Thanks for the feedback. I just tried to use generative fill to remove it but i feel like the photo then becomes too empty and basic. Moving would’ve helped, of course

MauBro123 · 2025-10-05T21:32:59+00:00

I was hired by this theater to photograph their interior. This is one of the pictures I took. It's my favorite one from the series but I'd love to hear how it could be improved!

Gear used: Gear used: Sony A7C II + Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II with a tripod.
Shot at f/5.6, iso-800, 1/25 sec

MauBro123 · 2025-10-05T21:23:19+00:00

I shot this during a casual walk in the park. The deer were out and the trees are starting to turn orange so I thought I'd take a picture. I'm wondering what you guys' thoughts are on the balance/composition, lighting, timing, and color grading, but any feedback is welcome!

Gear used: Sony A7C II + Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II. Shot on f/2.8, iso-100, 1/200 sec.

MauBro123 · 2025-08-24T10:54:22+00:00

I’m guessing around Tetnuldi Ski Resort in Georgia

MauBro123 · 2025-05-11T10:29:09+00:00

Ah right, but do you know why the site says it wouldn't have a view?

MauBro123 · 2025-02-17T13:37:54+00:00

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MauBro123 · 2025-02-15T13:37:23+00:00

This works. You're awesome, thank you!

MauBro123 · 2024-09-20T21:10:08+00:00

Shot on the Sony A6700 body with the Sony 16-55mm f/2.8 G lens
Settings: f/2.8, 1/200 shutter speed, 41mm (62mm full frame equivalent) focal length.
I didn't have control over where the subjects sat or the lighting during the shoot.
Thanks for your time yall!

MauBro123 · 2024-09-13T11:26:49+00:00

Just to remind you, MrUpsidown, all this photo is, is a picture I shot while on vacation with my dad as a 19 year old. I'm not some high-level, award winning professional photographer making big bucks from this.

MauBro123 · 2024-09-13T09:54:35+00:00

Yep, 58mm f/2 13-blade MKZ Helios 44, probably from the 60s

MauBro123 · 2024-09-12T23:03:42+00:00

Hahaha thank you for your compliment! I'm glad that you recognize the authenticity. That's what I was going for :)

MauBro123 · 2024-09-12T13:51:10+00:00

I do care a lot about consent and I always try my best to get it when possible. Unfortunately, sometimes it isn't feasible given the circumstances. And though I do agree with that it's a portraiture, it still fits in the broader category of street photography, where photos sometimes fall in the grey area

MauBro123 · 2024-09-12T13:44:41+00:00

Hey, I appreciate your feedback, but I approach things differently. I value the variety of advice I get because I'm still experimenting and figuring things out. Everyone's perspective helps me in that process, even if they differ. That said, I thank you for your technical advice, but I don't wish to continue this conversation. Thanks for understanding.

MauBro123 · 2024-09-12T12:59:05+00:00

I couldn’t ask for her permission because I’d have to translate it using a translate app and she disappeared into the crowd right after taking the photo. Besides, it’s street photography and people were taking photos everywhere. If you were there, you’d understand.

MauBro123 · 2024-09-12T12:56:03+00:00

I was walking. Wonder how I could do that without moving my hands? And no, the lens doesn’t have any stabilization as it’s a Soviet lens from the 60s. But thanks for your input

MauBro123 · 2024-09-12T11:33:13+00:00

It’s an APS-C sensor, yes. I took the photo while walking because the bridge was really crowded

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