Photo Critique (Page 2): No, I've never shot in Raw. What advantages would it give me?

trishrose Loc: Kountze,TX

No, I've never shot in Raw. What advantages would it give me?

firebird Loc: Richmond, VA

trishrose wrote:

No, I've never shot in Raw. What advantages would it give me?

I was curious about the same thing. I hear that term a lot but not familiar with it.

jdtx Loc: SA, Tx.

many many advantages..one you can change the White Balance easily..thus if you do have a red cast for some reason you can take it out ..and working in PS in Raw is none damaging to your images, when you work with them in jpg mode every time you save them it compresses the file and you lose some of the quality of the picture..

Lavolpebxr Loc: Cleveland, OH

I like it, but I agree that the face should have a little more light on it. The comment about capturing the reflection in the window was also good. Here's a couple of mine. I do mainly nature and lanscape photos.

jdtx Loc: SA, Tx.

Lavol nice pics overall, they are a little too centered for most peoples taste, remembering the "rule of 3rds", and there is quite a bit competing with the butterfly for the eyes attention, the 2nd one is my fav, it has a bit more contrast and he has somewhere "to go"..and thanks for you comments

trishrose Loc: Kountze,TX

firebird wrote:

trishrose wrote:

No, I've never shot in Raw. What advantages would it give me?

I was curious about the same thing. I hear that term a lot but not familiar with it.

Firebird, love the quote, when I first starting taking pictures I asked a friend of a friend who is a photographer, for a few pointers. He felt insulted and outraged that a newbie that didn't study in photography wanted help, like I was going to take his business or something. I just do it for fun.

trishrose Loc: Kountze,TX

trishrose wrote:

quote=firebird quote=trishrose No, I've never sh... (show quote)

The quote, never look down on someone unless your helping them up!

trishrose Loc: Kountze,TX

Thanks jdtx, I'll try shooting in raw.
Lavol, I agree completely with jdtx, love to see subjects out of the center. Gorgeous, vibrant colors!

trishrose Loc: Kountze,TX

jdtx wrote:

many many advantages..one you can change the White Balance easily..thus if you do have a red cast for some reason you can take it out ..and working in PS in Raw is none damaging to your images, when you work with them in jpg mode every time you save them it compresses the file and you lose some of the quality of the picture..

Jdx, I remember reading about the compression of files, but hard to comprehend, I need to SEE what it does. So. I'll try that. I've read many books and tutorials, but it doesn't sink in my head. I'm a hands on learner. Wish I could find a pro willing to let us newbies tag along . That's how I learn. Thanks for the info.
Trish

Lavolpebxr Loc: Cleveland, OH

JDTX, having never heard of the *rule of 3rd's*, I had no idea. I've looked it up on the internet, and I understand what you're saying. Now I know why my camera has a *tic tac toe* grid in the view finder, and I plan to make good use of it. Thanks. I've re-cropped a couple pics. Please tell me what you think of my use of *the rule*.

Lavolpebxr Loc: Cleveland, OH

Thank you Trish. I wish I could accept responsibility for the colors, but the camera did all the work.

trishrose Loc: Kountze,TX

Lav, 1st pic still blends in alot with the backgraound, 2nd one very nice, 3rd one, Spectacular, in my opnion!

docjoque Loc: SoCal

trishrose wrote:

Thanks jdtx for the info. All is appreciated.Maybe... (show quote)

Trish, it's looks fine on my end. The problem is calibrating ALL you devices, and making sure you're using the right profiles too. All very confusing, this technical stuff, but you've already got "the eye", so you're ahead of the game.

docjoque Loc: SoCal

trishrose wrote:

quote=jdtx many many advantages..one you can chan... (show quote)

Sounds like you'd really benefit from some seminars and safaris. Do a search and see what is in your area....maybe at a local camera shop. I know there are many in the SoCal area, and you really learn a lot. And even if you already know it, it's a good refresher and good inspiration.

docjoque Loc: SoCal

Lavolpebxr wrote:

JDTX, having never heard of the *rule of 3rd's*, I had no idea. I've looked it up on the internet, and I understand what you're saying. Now I know why my camera has a *tic tac toe* grid in the view finder, and I plan to make good use of it. Thanks. I've re-cropped a couple pics. Please tell me what you think of my use of *the rule*.

Rules were meant to be broken. It's good to know about the Rule of Thirds, but it's not a bible. And macro is tougher to follow the rule. Just remember, the subject doesn't necessarily need to fall on a hatch. Zoom in, and maybe make the eye or the antenna, or a prominent marking on the wing fall on the hatch mark.

Giving the subject somewhere to go is key, but in macro, that "somewhere to go" can be very small.