SIMPLE fixes to improve photos
Dec 19, 2018 10:48:23 #
Many of the above suggestions fit my requirements for simple fixes.
As an aid to them all, I learned the hard way that working on a 27-inch screen rather than a 21-inch or laptop screen permits more accurate PP.
I would add that shooting raw enables much more opportunity for simple fixes.
As an aid to them all, I learned the hard way that working on a 27-inch screen rather than a 21-inch or laptop screen permits more accurate PP.
I would add that shooting raw enables much more opportunity for simple fixes.
Dec 19, 2018 10:52:14 #
A landscape or a city skyline or city buildings too are ruined (for me) when the sky is tilting. It can be an easy fix but one that many don't do. I see it most often in travel pictures posted here.
gilpog wrote:
I agree about the horizon. A beautiful landscape image is ruined if the horizon is tilted. For some people an off-kilter world is ok but not for me.
Dec 19, 2018 10:52:33 #
Dec 19, 2018 10:55:59 #
Me too.
Fred Harwood wrote:
Many of the above suggestions fit my requirements for simple fixes.
As an aid to them all, I learned the hard way that working on a 27-inch screen rather than a 21-inch or laptop screen permits more accurate PP.
I would add that shooting raw enables much more opportunity for simple fixes.
As an aid to them all, I learned the hard way that working on a 27-inch screen rather than a 21-inch or laptop screen permits more accurate PP.
I would add that shooting raw enables much more opportunity for simple fixes.
Dec 19, 2018 10:59:55 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
suntouched wrote:
Make sure horizons are straight
Aim for in focus photos
What 2 things do you think would make the greatest improvement?
Aim for in focus photos
What 2 things do you think would make the greatest improvement?
Dependsup on what two things are wrong with the photo.
Dec 19, 2018 11:10:25 #
art pear wrote:
Gotta have a squirrel in it and exposure.
Should be a happy little squirrel down by the tree. (Yes I get it.)
Dec 19, 2018 11:10:49 #
Leitz wrote:
Exactly! Depends on what two things are wrong with the photo.
Most of what has been said refer to pre-shot, and are not a fix.
Also, exposure and pp (whether garish or not) are totally subjective.
Other than horizon straightening, I would say look at the edges of the frame for stray elements that could be removed by a simple trim. "Cropping for the story" is an entirely different action and not a FIX either
Dec 19, 2018 11:41:46 #
Before taking the shot, first envision what you want the final image to look like, then adjust camera/lens/flash/etc. and compose such to help make that vision become a reality.
Dec 19, 2018 12:53:10 #
suntouched wrote:
Make sure horizons are straight
Aim for in focus photos
What 2 things do you think would make the greatest improvement?
Aim for in focus photos
What 2 things do you think would make the greatest improvement?
1) Aim your camera at interesting subjects
2) As pesfls and lamiaceae (and maybe bokehen) opined, cool it with the garish PP!
Dec 19, 2018 13:22:19 #
Scan the frame outline to be sure there are no intruding objects.
Simplify, simplify simplify--and then exclude some more.
Simplify, simplify simplify--and then exclude some more.
Dec 19, 2018 14:07:51 #
suntouched wrote:
Make sure horizons are straight
Aim for in focus photos
What 2 things do you think would make the greatest improvement?
Aim for in focus photos
What 2 things do you think would make the greatest improvement?
Dec 19, 2018 15:29:22 #
maybe include the top of the tree and leave the limb or whatever it is to the right, out of the picture. Re-frame from different angle
Dec 20, 2018 02:18:58 #
suntouched wrote:
Straight horizons is a pet peeve of mine.
But I think if the picture is overall out of focus it doesn't matter about getting the other things right.
But I think if the picture is overall out of focus it doesn't matter about getting the other things right.
Nothing is more annoying than a photo that is out-of-focus, even if it's deliberate. My eyes and my mind always aim to keep things in focus for my brain. If things are out of focus it's not normal and very unsettling. It should be thus with photos. I don't wander around trying to look at things out of focus.
Dec 20, 2018 02:20:56 #
imagemeister wrote:
A very GOOD question ! Here is my four...
Quality of light and placement
Choice and treatment of backround.
My Facial stabilizers ( aids in compositional and AF accuracies)
Proper shutter speed for the scenario
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Quality of light and placement
Choice and treatment of backround.
My Facial stabilizers ( aids in compositional and AF accuracies)
Proper shutter speed for the scenario
..
I have no idea what you mean by "My Facial stabilizers."
Dec 20, 2018 02:23:18 #
pesfls wrote:
Ditch all the garish pp tendencies would be my first thought
I have no idea what "garish pp tendencies" means. Is that some sort of photo lingo?
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