Will you make a 2021 photography resolution?
Dec 28, 2020 05:23:52 #
As we look back and consider 2020, how did your photography change? We probably all made less trips. Did you visit / revisit new subjects closer to home? Did you change your camera bodies or focal lengths? What changes will you make for 2021?
What is a resolution?
A firm decision to do or not to do something.
Will you learn to better use your current equipment?
Will you learn your processing software?
Will you organize your legacy images?
Will you organize your new images?
Will you sell your unused and outdated equipment?
Will you ask for help?
Will you answer a request for help?
Will you use selective focus with an off-center AF point placed specifically on the subject?
Will you investigate higher ISOs?
Will you use your flash?
Will you use your tripod?
Will you try Back Button Focus?
Will you change to mirroless?
Will you create an image over the next 365 days that achieves your resolution?
What is a resolution?
A firm decision to do or not to do something.
Will you learn to better use your current equipment?
Will you learn your processing software?
Will you organize your legacy images?
Will you organize your new images?
Will you sell your unused and outdated equipment?
Will you ask for help?
Will you answer a request for help?
Will you use selective focus with an off-center AF point placed specifically on the subject?
Will you investigate higher ISOs?
Will you use your flash?
Will you use your tripod?
Will you try Back Button Focus?
Will you change to mirroless?
Will you create an image over the next 365 days that achieves your resolution?
Dec 28, 2020 05:46:01 #
These are terrific resolutions, and most of them hit home for me! I'll keep the list and see what I can make of 2021! Happy New Year!
Dec 28, 2020 06:08:25 #
Great topic. Travel stopped, pretty much for us all. Had to revamp photo habits. I did, as a matter of course, update my bodies to the newest version of available cameras. I do this to not lose all value of them when new ones come out.
More importantly, I took up macro and micro photography. Can do this in the comfort of my own own and while alone. Really did a deep dive into it. Engineered and built special devices to hold subject material, using stack shot rail and rotary table on a custom machined adjustable aluminum plate with 1/4-20 tapped holes to mount all quick release Arca Swiss plates and ball heads. Learned new software for focus stacking. Opened up a whole new world. Very interesting and new discipline and learning curve. Happy to share experience and recipes.
More importantly, I took up macro and micro photography. Can do this in the comfort of my own own and while alone. Really did a deep dive into it. Engineered and built special devices to hold subject material, using stack shot rail and rotary table on a custom machined adjustable aluminum plate with 1/4-20 tapped holes to mount all quick release Arca Swiss plates and ball heads. Learned new software for focus stacking. Opened up a whole new world. Very interesting and new discipline and learning curve. Happy to share experience and recipes.
Dec 28, 2020 07:09:21 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
As we look back and consider 2020, how did your ph... (show quote)
Will I buy a new 200-600 Sony G Lens. Yes, and I will take it to Florida at least for a month to use it. Beyond that, only the Greatest One knows!
Dec 28, 2020 07:30:23 #
Dec 28, 2020 07:33:25 #
To get out more, travel in my RV, and spend as much time taking pictures as I did in 2017, where I took over 12K pictures, compared to my 500 for 2020.
Dec 28, 2020 07:34:03 #
I resolve to increase the resolution of my images. 
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/discover/increase-resolution.html
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Dec 28, 2020 07:57:58 #
That's quite a list you've come up with and I agree with most of them but there's one area that I'm going to concentrate on that you missed. The second part of a photographers job is the developing or editing of the final photograph. I hope to become more proficient at that end of the job this year.
Jack Olson
Jack Olson
Dec 28, 2020 08:00:51 #
I will not buy any new cameras or lenses until I am more proficient using the ones I have.
Dec 28, 2020 08:08:13 #
Most likely, I'll increase my film to digital ratio, using more film.
Additionally, I'll continue to work on a digital version of the dye transfer method. I have the initial basics and just need to fine tune things.
--Bob
Additionally, I'll continue to work on a digital version of the dye transfer method. I have the initial basics and just need to fine tune things.
--Bob
CHG_CANON wrote:
As we look back and consider 2020, how did your ph... (show quote)
Dec 28, 2020 08:21:54 #
Dec 28, 2020 08:22:36 #
I will buy no cameras in 2021.
I will take pictures when I feel like it. It's a hobby, not a job.
I will take pictures when I feel like it. It's a hobby, not a job.
Dec 28, 2020 08:37:25 #
Interesting list; I’ve done a few already. I suppose my primary interest right now since I can’t travel is improving my processing skills by going beyond Lightroom for finishing touches.
Dec 28, 2020 08:37:58 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
As we look back and consider 2020, how did your ph... (show quote)
Yes for everything on your list. Jan. 2nd, the first of which will crash and burn! Actually, two things really need to be done: I have about 7 or 8 Nikons dating back to D300 which I need to sell along with 6 or 7 lenses and I need to learn Photoshop. While I do pretty well with Paintshop Pro, Luminar, and ON1, I would still like to know Photoshop to the degree and understanding I know those other programs.
Dec 28, 2020 08:40:09 #
Added to my vintage rangefinder collection in 2020 (all metal, no batteries or electronics). 2021? Use them all and compare...
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