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it kinda looks like you used flash in the photos and it makes it really washed out. for nighttime shots it might be better to do a long exposure if you've got a place to set the camera on.

these feel like simple snapshots, although some of the subjects are a little interesting. there are some focus and cropping issues and it makes it difficult to see what you're trying to capture unless you're just testing it out. the door one is probably the most interesting because of the contrast of color, texture, and materials but i think because it was shot at an angle it doesn't really portray that well.

crappy cameras can be pretty good if you've got the time to work with them.

angles and straight shots can be interesting determined by how it's used, yo. but the angle of the door one makes it a little more bland because it feels like a generic snapshot. you could try using a more angled approach if angles are more your preference, that would've probably been another route to take.

there are other ways to play with the flash as well. some people use a piece of paper to cover it up to diffuse the light out more. you can also try making a cone out of the paper to angle the light to where you want it to go instead of having it straight on.

and as for the lack of focus or aperature control you can still have the power of being able to control the cropping and composition of your shots. like instead of having everything midrange it might be interesting to get in a little tighter for your shots or stepping back. even trying out different angles like holding the camera above your head for a blind shot or crouching down near the ground can give a new perspective and approach on a subject.

i still believe 'crappy' is subjective. once you know how your camera works and how it'll churn things out you can definitely use that to your advantage. i've seen quite a few lo-fi approaches using limited tools that artists use to their advantage instead of seeing it as a hinderance.

Hm, thanks. I will keep thinking about this.