AggieB59 wrote:
I can sympathize...as a newbie to the world of "trying to get my work seen and possibly make a buck too," I think I've captured a terrific shot...until I see the work other amateur photographers have submitted in the same contest. I don't have photoshop <yet> and was of the understanding that, other than some basic lighting adjustments, photos submitted aren't supposed to be heavily photoshopped. But I love seeing "the art in nature" or a stunning sky or .. or .. or, and can't seem to stop trying to do better. My husband gave me my first "real" digital camera for my birthday last year, a Kodak Pixpro Bridge Camera...single lens...and so many settings I don't know enough about. In the past year I've mainly discovered that I need a better camera, lol. At least a rechargeable one with WiFi or bluetooth! Hang in there...it's the love of the sport, photography in this case, that satisfies the heart.
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