My First Photo Posting (Page 5): I can't help myself. Gotta jump into this. I think YOU posted this in the wrong section. Clearly it belongs in the Bickering Section.

Reuss Griffiths Loc: Ravenna, Ohio

Mac wrote:

Think about what you said.

I can't help myself. Gotta jump into this. I think YOU posted this in the wrong section. Clearly it belongs in the Bickering Section.

Blenheim Orange Loc: Michigan

Cany143 wrote:

You got some work to do, maybe, but don't let that stop you. Rock on, UHH poster newbie!

TOG Loc: Sacramento Valley

"AWESOME"

EJMcD

Blenheim Orange wrote:

I guess you haven't seen Cloris Leachman as Nurse Diesel in the film High Anxiety from Mel Brooks.

Yes, I have. I just think your post is reminiscent of another UHH member who notoriously posts ridiculous images (mostly accompanied by negative, insulting and/or juvenile comments) on someone else's topic without the common courtesy of getting their permission.

See Photo Gallery Section RULES.

go2hale Loc: North of , Abilene, TEXAS

I have been a member for a few years now & love looking at the pics everyone posts. My pics I have is not as good as every ones . That's why I don't post any of mine. I hope if & when I do ,I don't upset anyone like a few seem to be ! Nice pics !

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

Bill_de wrote:

We are on page three and hardly anyone is discussing the photo.

Not a very nice welcome for someone who just wanted people to see his first posted picture.

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Yupper. Thinking the same thing.

Barre Loc: Fairfax Co, VA

bikinkawboy wrote:

Angie, you will find there are those here that lik... (show quote)

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

Never mind the Section Police on here, Augi. Those are very interesting images - good work on these.

Stan

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Cany143 wrote:

I, too, will echo UTMike. Because I know him to b... (show quote)

Cany, this is the first intimation that I'm known in more than one circle. I'm not sure that I like that! I tend to like staying in the shadows.
But, to your point. As long as you keep posting your outstanding landscapes, and keep answering my slow questions, we will be buds. Despite the lack of proper respect for your elders!!

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Mac wrote:

Think about what you said.

I always think about what I said. Before I said it, if I'm lucky!

Blenheim Orange Loc: Michigan

EJMcD wrote:

See Photo Gallery Section RULES.

"Do not hijack topics by posting your pictures inside someone else's topic in a manner that would divert the discussion away from the original poster's pictures. In such situation, it's best to start a new topic and post your pictures there. It is OK to post pictures when explicitly invited by the OP or when posting pictures inside an existing topic would genuinely benefit that particular discussion."

"Please don't judge others too harshly. Even though people usually ask for an honest opinion, please don't forget that we aren't all professional photographers with the best gear available. So please don't insult other users if something isn't up to your own standards."

I would maintain that a little humor genuinely benefits a thread in which people are being rude or taking themselves too seriously.

bikinkawboy Loc: north central Missouri

augieg27 wrote:

Thank you for your kind comment, I appreciate it very much.
I have been around for a long time (I am 90yrs. old) and I don't let that bothe me

Sorry about the “Angie”, autocorrect thought it knew better than me.

At 90, no you are not what one would call a spring chicken! One thing to keep in mind is that sometimes you must snap away just to get the shot. No time to contemplate the rule of thirds and all that other stuff. Most cameras these days have enough megapixels to allow considerable cropping, so fire away and then crop at your leisure. You can fiddle around until you hit the spot that just feels right. The human brain has the ability to like what it sees or not like it. Sometimes it’s the same image, but the subject is just relocated a bit.

I design and supervise construction of earthen structures, ponds, lakes, terraces, fences, underground pipelines and so on. I tell my young trainees that with adequate experience and knowledge, as soon as you pull up to the structure you will know if it is built right or not, even before getting out the level. I’ve also told them that if they get one of those funny feelings, listen to the unconscious part your brain because it’s seeing something the conscious part is missing. In nearly a half century of doing this, those funny feelings have been right every time.

You will find the same thing with photos. Upon first sight, if your brain says, “That’s a crappy photo!” then most often no amount of tweaking and cropping will make it good. Maybe a bit less crappy, but not great. Kind of like putting lipstick and eye shadow on a sow, no matter how much you put on, she’s still going to be an old sow.

There are some very sharp and very experienced people on this site and a few of them aren’t afraid to tell you so. By all means read what they have to say and listen to the facts they present. The personal opinions, well kind of skim over some of them.

So hang in there, keep snapping away don’t think that nice weather is needed for good shots. Sometimes it’s the lousy weather that returns a real keeper. I personally like night photography and lighting. Wet streets improve both. Good luck.

augieg27 Loc: Central California

bikinkawboy wrote:

Sorry about the “Angie”, autocorrect thought it knew better than me.

At 90, no you are not what one would call a spring chicken! One thing to keep in mind is that sometimes you must snap away just to get the shot. No time to contemplate the rule of thirds and all that other stuff. Most cameras these days have enough megapixels to allow considerable cropping, so fire away and then crop at your leisure. You can fiddle around until you hit the spot that just feels right. The human brain has the ability to like what it sees or not like it. Sometimes it’s the same image, but the subject is just relocated a bit.

I design and supervise construction of earthen structures, ponds, lakes, terraces, fences, underground pipelines and so on. I tell my young trainees that with adequate experience and knowledge, as soon as you pull up to the structure you will know if it is built right or not, even before getting out the level. I’ve also told them that if they get one of those funny feelings, listen to the unconscious part your brain because it’s seeing something the conscious part is missing. In nearly a half century of doing this, those funny feelings have been right every time.

You will find the same thing with photos. Upon first sight, if your brain says, “That’s a crappy photo!” then most often no amount of tweaking and cropping will make it good. Maybe a bit less crappy, but not great. Kind of like putting lipstick and eye shadow on a sow, no matter how much you put on, she’s still going to be an old sow.

There are some very sharp and very experienced people on this site and a few of them aren’t afraid to tell you so. By all means read what they have to say and listen to the facts they present. The personal opinions, well kind of skim over some of them.

So hang in there, keep snapping away don’t think that nice weather is needed for good shots. Sometimes it’s the lousy weather that returns a real keeper. I personally like night photography and lighting. Wet streets improve both. Good luck.

Sorry about the “Angie”, autocorrect thought it kn... (show quote)

Thank you again! But I will continue to post my photos

EJMcD

Blenheim Orange wrote:

"Do not hijack topics by posting your picture... (show quote)

Yep, that's it...Do not hijack topics by posting your pictures in someone else's topic

Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY

augieg27 wrote:

Well, after seeing so many great pictures by members I finally decided to post some of my own.

Hope you will like them.

Augie

Void start, Augie!