Nikon 123,
I agree. The old format at least gave you all of the current contributions in one place including used equipment for sale. Now it feels like you have to visit the entire spectrum of interests to see what is recent. The topics included
before were quite enough and any more you could always look for under 'all sections.'
I view this as a failed attempt at something new. I also don't feel as inclined to 'check in' as often as before.
Photodoc16
Photofile,
I also liked what you did with the background in #2. Would you share some of your editing secrets?
Also, getting photos of the moon is easy enough so that you shouldn't have to repeat the same one.
Thanks,
Photodoc16
Glad it works so well for you.
Thanks,
Photodoc16
jerry c41,
Nice try but stop 'fiddling' around the edges. Why not design a music 'stand' with the music prominently
displayed in a digital viewer similar to what many folks have to show family images. This could be controlled with a foot switch to change the pages. I am flummoxed as to why this has not been created already.
Good luck.
Photodoc16
cahale,
Not here it isn't.
Photodoc16
Very impressive PP. Where in the image did you use a gradient and what were you trying to do with it?
Thanks,
Photodoc16
BajaDreamer,
I assume that you were on a tripod but if not, how did you maintain position to get such
accurate focus from head to tail?
Thanks,
Photodoc16
billnikon,
Hi Bill. Do you mean in LRC go to file > open catalog or open recent?
Thanks,
Photodoc16
If you don't match the tones of the foreground and background ground cover and stones and you don't provide a shadow for the fox, it will always look like a phony cut and paste.
Photodoc16
Blumoon,
Okay. I tried your suggestion and found out the my 7DII, which I have been using for many years and 1000's of images, shows a shutter count of 188!! (or is that 188,000?)
Photodoc16
I want to thank all of you who have offered suggestions. This is a highly personal issue and one that depends solely on how one likes to learn. I have looked at the Photo Society and Creative Live and may subscribe. Lynda.com used to be a fabulous source with outstanding presentations and now has become much more mercenary and less accessible but always worth a try. I have taken Udemy courses but that site is heavily invested in Affinity Photo.
It would take a long time to put together from YouTube what you can get in the best of online courses from reliable sources. If you have been lucky to find such courses I am always interested.
Photodoc16
Hello Chan,
When I see the initials PSA, the last thing I think of is photography.
Anyhow, I will make discreet inquiries and maybe join.
Thank you so much.
Richard
Hello Hogs,
The number of ads for photo courses is high whether on my phone or desk top. From 'Mind Blowing Composites' and 'Still Life Images' to 'Dramatic B+W Masterclasses,' '100's of Presets,' '200 Photoshop Brushes' and dozens more on the mastery of Lightroom and Photoshop. My question to the membership is whether anyone has taken an online course and if any have been absolutely superb? The courses are those where you learned an enormous amount from a great instructor and that were well worth the price and time?
I have taken one by Joel Grimes on Urban Photography which was centered in NYC which was good for me. It was
very practical and helpful especially since I had easy access to his subjects. Another was with Matt Klowskowski on the refinements of LR and an update on its masking capabilities.
Are there any courses anyone has taken that might enlighten the Hog audience? Or are there enough tutorials on line to satisfy your need for information?
Thanks,
Photodoc16
CHG_CANON,
The work around for no tripod is the 'burst' mode. A macro lens can be difficult to keep focused even with ILIS and using a burst almost guarantees that at least 1 frame will be in focus. The newer mirrorless cameras with superb IBIS
might make a significant difference most of the time but the burst mode is something to keep in mind.
Photodoc16