Best Piece of Advice
Nov 26, 2011 18:02:02 #
What is the best tip you ever received? For me, it is do not rush, study the scene before shooting it, look for a unique angle, best light, what is the main focal point, do not clutter. Then check the histogram after.
Nov 26, 2011 18:06:03 #
Nov 26, 2011 18:14:32 #
Carry extras. Film in the old days, batteries, memory cards. Worst thing that can happen to you is to pull out your camera for that once-in-a-lifetime shot, only to find out that you can't take it.
Nov 26, 2011 18:17:38 #
Something I recently read on Ken Rockwell's site.
Before taking a picture, FART first.
F - Feel....what made you "feel" like taking a particular picture?
A - Ask....what exactly is it that you want to capture about the scene you "felt" like taking a picture of?
R - Refine....compose, frame and focus on your image.
T - Take the shot
Before taking a picture, FART first.
F - Feel....what made you "feel" like taking a particular picture?
A - Ask....what exactly is it that you want to capture about the scene you "felt" like taking a picture of?
R - Refine....compose, frame and focus on your image.
T - Take the shot
Nov 26, 2011 18:20:09 #
MarkH wrote:
Something I recently read on Ken Rockwell's site.
Before taking a picture, FART first.
F - Feel....what made you "feel" like taking a particular picture?
A - Ask....what exactly is it that you want to capture about the scene you "felt" like taking a picture of?
R - Refine....compose, frame and focus on your image.
T - Take the shot
Before taking a picture, FART first.
F - Feel....what made you "feel" like taking a particular picture?
A - Ask....what exactly is it that you want to capture about the scene you "felt" like taking a picture of?
R - Refine....compose, frame and focus on your image.
T - Take the shot
:thumbup:
Nov 26, 2011 18:24:33 #
Adirondack Hiker wrote:
"JIM! Don't poke that big grey nest up in the tree next to your head!", ranks right up there with "Hey Jim, grab some of that Microsoft stock when it comes out, ok?"What is the best tip you ever received?
Nov 26, 2011 19:14:58 #
Nov 26, 2011 19:41:53 #
MarkH wrote:
Something I recently read on Ken Rockwell's site.
Before taking a picture, FART first.
F - Feel....what made you "feel" like taking a particular picture?
A - Ask....what exactly is it that you want to capture about the scene you "felt" like taking a picture of?
R - Refine....compose, frame and focus on your image.
T - Take the shot
Before taking a picture, FART first.
F - Feel....what made you "feel" like taking a particular picture?
A - Ask....what exactly is it that you want to capture about the scene you "felt" like taking a picture of?
R - Refine....compose, frame and focus on your image.
T - Take the shot
That advice is all fine and dandy until you are shooting a subject that's not just moving, but moving really fast, plus arrived unexpectedly.
In that case you may need to go with...
F - Focus...Not the camera, your mind. Out of nowhere you just spotted an eagle flying right at you. This can cause shock, panic, excitement, confusion. You have to keep it together to get your shot.
A - Aquire...Get your subject focused in the viewfinder. (not as easy as it sounds)
R - Reflexes...They should all be sharp and working together. Your hand position as you hold the camera and track the subject, you fingers properly located on the controls and shutter, all of it ready to go instantly!
T - Take the picture. Now you should be ready.
Nov 26, 2011 19:50:35 #
That Eagle must have smelled the FART and is going to check it out.
I like the first FART instructions, good advice for anybody.
A Great shot by the way.
I like the first FART instructions, good advice for anybody.
A Great shot by the way.
Nov 26, 2011 19:58:08 #
Fantastic Shot! :thumbup: I'd love to get on like that, but there aren't no Eagles around here.
Swamp Gator wrote:
quote=MarkH Something I recently read on Ken Rock... (show quote)
Nov 26, 2011 20:11:01 #
Swamp Gator wrote:
That advice is all fine and dandy until you are shooting a subject that's not just moving, but moving really fast, plus arrived unexpectedly.
In that case you may need to go with... . Now you should be ready.
In that case you may need to go with... . Now you should be ready.
Gator: I love when that happens, but all I have time think about is just point the camera and shoot. I gotta have all that other stuff done already!
And, that's a fantastic shot!
Nov 27, 2011 05:36:13 #
rayford2
Loc: New Bethlehem, PA
I never knew that was an acronym. Now I have an answer to the kids that call me an old one.
Nov 27, 2011 06:01:38 #
MarkH wrote:
Something I recently read on Ken Rockwell's site.
Before taking a picture, FART first.
F - Feel....what made you "feel" like taking a particular picture?
A - Ask....what exactly is it that you want to capture about the scene you "felt" like taking a picture of?
R - Refine....compose, frame and focus on your image.
T - Take the shot
Before taking a picture, FART first.
F - Feel....what made you "feel" like taking a particular picture?
A - Ask....what exactly is it that you want to capture about the scene you "felt" like taking a picture of?
R - Refine....compose, frame and focus on your image.
T - Take the shot
Great quote
Nov 27, 2011 06:13:35 #
i'm with you,set the camera for the situation,so you only have to make minor adjustments, on the fly.
Nov 27, 2011 06:33:53 #
Sounds to me like you just mainly need to know what your doing, and we all know how that happens....
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