jfantasma wrote:
After looking at all these awesome pictures, I thought to myself about when I compose my pictures. I feel as if some of us just have these artistic skills automatically. Like me for instance, I was taking pictures using the rule of thirds and didn't even know about it until today. To me it doesn't matter if the subject is center framed or not as long as the picture accomplishes what it is meant to. My experience had been; I see something I like, maybe a tree with a reflection on the water. I want to focus on a tall tree but at the same time I want the reflection to be clear as well. So I play with my camera until I get the composition just the way I want it. Then I try to remember the settings for another day. Regardless of all this everyone that has posted today has amazing talent. Photography is not as simple as picking up the camera and pushing that button. It is far more technical to get the "good" shots we desire. If I take a picture with my mind on taking an award winning picture, then every shot to ME is a winner. Thank you everyone it has been a great day, I learned something new and plan to use it in my photography journey. I can't get enough of this forum.
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p24 WARNING: UHH can become addictive. Or is it the photography that is addictive and drives us to UHH?? No matter; I'm just addicted.