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That time of year to consider your 2024 Photography Goals
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Dec 31, 2023 05:37:54   #
SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA
 
sippyjug104 wrote:
My photography goals for 2024 are to take images of Elvis, Bigfoot, or Aliens from Outerspace. I will be practicing throughout the year to be sure that I have the lens cap off, a fully charged battery, a storage card with ample room, and a lens that does not have Vaseline Jelly smeared on it making the images look blurry. 😁


I finally realized that all Bigfoot photos are blurry because Bigfoot is blurry. That’s just what he looks like.

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Dec 31, 2023 08:54:57   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
2024 is the time to make real the promise of digital mirrorless technology.

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Dec 31, 2023 09:27:22   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 

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Dec 31, 2023 09:47:29   #
W9OD Loc: Wisconsin
 
Thank you and HNY.

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Dec 31, 2023 09:57:42   #
Jeffcs Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
After skipping the preparations for 2023, it's that time of the year again for an annual reminder about goals (resolutions). Did you make and accomplish any for 2023? Should you make any new plans for 2024?

Current Equipment

Are you learning to better use your current equipment?
Are you learning your processing software?
Are you organizing your legacy images?
Did you sell your unused and outdated equipment?
Are you using your tripod?
Are you organizing your new images?
Are you using your external (speedlite) flash?
Did you consolidate miscellaneous HDs into a single larger drive?
Did you implement and follow a back-up strategy for your image files, software install files, and passwords / credentials?
Did you investigate insurance / replacement costs of your equipment?
Did you download the PDF copy of your camera model?
Did you analyze your lens usage statistics and identify which lenses went used in 2023? Should you sell that unused equipment?

Technique

Are you using Back Button Focus?
Are you using selective focus with an off-center AF point placed specifically on the subject?
Did you watch any utube training for your software?
Did you return to a prior subject with a new lens or technical approach to specifically improve on a prior attempt?
Did you consider shooting in RAW?
Are you aggressively culling your multiple versions of one subject down to only the best one (or two); and then, only editing that best version to completion?

UHH Participation

Did you ask for help?
Did you answer a request for help?
Did you share any images?
Did you comment on any images?
Do you use the new Digest format?
Should you skip the Digest and use the <Newest Topics> button instead?
Did you resize the pixel resolution of your image posts to UHH, or to your email attachments?

Life

Did you make a photography-based trip?
Did you shoot any film?
Did you display your images on a digital frame or TV?
Did you print any images?
Did you sell any images?
Did you enter a photography competition?
Did you change to mirrorless?

Every journey, even those that take years to complete, begins with the very first step. Don't let a knowledge of the length, or just a fear of not reaching the end, stop you from ever even starting.

Enjoy the holidays and stay safe!
After skipping the preparations for 2023, it's tha... (show quote)


Good stuff Jim
I do think I’m going to try 366 images this year

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Dec 31, 2023 10:24:57   #
47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range
 
Thanks for the reminders, Paul!
I need this annual list more than you know.
You will post again next year at this time?
Wishing you a Happy New Year….🥂

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Dec 31, 2023 10:36:35   #
Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana
 
Thanks, Paul! My goal is to master Capture One.

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Dec 31, 2023 11:11:44   #
rdemarco52 Loc: Wantagh, NY
 
I'm now shooting exclusively raw, and improving at editing. Printing and displaying my photos on the walls of my home office. Love my Canon R6II.

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Dec 31, 2023 11:25:30   #
TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
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Paul, thanks so much for these film tests/threads - bookmarked them all.

Chris

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Dec 31, 2023 11:34:51   #
keeth Loc: Maryland
 
2023 was great for me photography wise. I`ve been practicing using my monopod. I went to Lime Rock Park and photgraphed Imsa racing. I bought a new used 70-200 and a teleconverter. It was great learning how to use them. I`ve been watching more tutorials on editing, lightroom and camera stuff.
For 2024, I hopefullly plan on more of the same. I have another trip planned to Mid-Ohio Raceway to photograph the Honda Indy 200. I have no plans on going mirrorless. I`m going to keep my Nikon D750 and learn more about it`s controls.
There`s just 1 more lens I would like, a Nikon 24-70mm vr. Maybe this year, i`m in no rush. I guess that`s about it. I hope you all have a great New Years. Looking forward to seeing your work on UHH

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Dec 31, 2023 11:37:00   #
scaudill Loc: Rock Hill, SC
 
One of my 2024 goals is to become more proficient using Lightroom and Photoshop. Also to open my eyes more to what is around me to take a picture. Happy New year.

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Dec 31, 2023 12:06:04   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
BebuLamar wrote:
Use more film is my goal.



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Dec 31, 2023 12:10:40   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
After skipping the preparations for 2023, it's that time of the year again for an annual reminder about goals (resolutions). Did you make and accomplish any for 2023? Should you make any new plans for 2024?

Current Equipment

Are you learning to better use your current equipment?
Are you learning your processing software?
Are you organizing your legacy images?
Did you sell your unused and outdated equipment?
Are you using your tripod?
Are you organizing your new images?
Are you using your external (speedlite) flash?
Did you consolidate miscellaneous HDs into a single larger drive?
Did you implement and follow a back-up strategy for your image files, software install files, and passwords / credentials?
Did you investigate insurance / replacement costs of your equipment?
Did you download the PDF copy of your camera model?
Did you analyze your lens usage statistics and identify which lenses went used in 2023? Should you sell that unused equipment?

Technique

Are you using Back Button Focus?
Are you using selective focus with an off-center AF point placed specifically on the subject?
Did you watch any utube training for your software?
Did you return to a prior subject with a new lens or technical approach to specifically improve on a prior attempt?
Did you consider shooting in RAW?
Are you aggressively culling your multiple versions of one subject down to only the best one (or two); and then, only editing that best version to completion?

UHH Participation

Did you ask for help?
Did you answer a request for help?
Did you share any images?
Did you comment on any images?
Do you use the new Digest format?
Should you skip the Digest and use the <Newest Topics> button instead?
Did you resize the pixel resolution of your image posts to UHH, or to your email attachments?

Life

Did you make a photography-based trip?
Did you shoot any film?
Did you display your images on a digital frame or TV?
Did you print any images?
Did you sell any images?
Did you enter a photography competition?
Did you change to mirrorless?

Every journey, even those that take years to complete, begins with the very first step. Don't let a knowledge of the length, or just a fear of not reaching the end, stop you from ever even starting.

Enjoy the holidays and stay safe!
After skipping the preparations for 2023, it's tha... (show quote)


Good ideas, Paul--thanks for the reminders.

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Dec 31, 2023 12:29:17   #
junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA
 
J11 wrote:
Great ideas. Thanks. Happy New Year. Jim.


Good list Paul and Happy New Year!
Jim

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Dec 31, 2023 13:05:37   #
flyboy61 Loc: The Great American Desert
 
sippyjug104 wrote:
My photography goals for 2024 are to take images of Elvis, Bigfoot, or Aliens from Outerspace. I will be practicing throughout the year to be sure that I have the lens cap off, a fully charged battery, a storage card with ample room, and a lens that does not have Vaseline Jelly smeared on it making the images look blurry. 😁


Worthy goals, indeed!

Goals? I thought he said poles, and figured I have all I need!

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