How has UHH changed your photography? (Page 11): I've gotten better for sure, a wealth of info. Got a question? Look it up, someone knows. Everyone is helpful and courteous. Jack...

smilenangler Loc: The Flood City, Pa.

I've gotten better for sure, a wealth of info. Got a question? Look it up, someone knows.
Everyone is helpful and courteous. Jack

foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC

JimmyTB wrote:

Thank you for the reminder Paul. When I first join... (show quote)

I laughed at your comments here. I tend to give my honest opinion sometimes it's positive and sometimes not. And of course I'm haunted by that familiar quote: "If you don't have anything positive to say........." but that doesn't help either. I try to be kind though.

JimmyTB

foathog wrote:

I laughed at your comments here. I tend to give my honest opinion sometimes it's positive and sometimes not. And of course I'm haunted by that familiar quote: "If you don't have anything positive to say........." but that doesn't help either. I try to be kind though.

I actually don't mind tough criticism as long as they tell me what I did wrong and how I might improve. I know some if that may be subjective but it still helps me learn. Also, if someone likes an image of mind it's more helpful if they tell me what they like and not just thumbs up. I know that's a lot to ask and I certainly don't expect these kind if critiques all the time but it would be helpful sometimes. I'll try asking with future posts and hopefully get some tips and helpful hints

foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC

JimmyTB wrote:

I actually don't mind tough criticism as long as they tell me what I did wrong and how I might improve. I know some if that may be subjective but it still helps me learn. Also, if someone likes an image of mind it's more helpful if they tell me what they like and not just thumbs up. I know that's a lot to ask and I certainly don't expect these kind if critiques all the time but it would be helpful sometimes. I'll try asking with future posts and hopefully get some tips and helpful hints

Well that’s a very good attitude to have unfortunately you seem to be in the minority here look forward to seeing some more of your stuff

Gspeed Loc: Rhinebeck, NY

There is no substitute for civility.

FotoHog Loc: on Cloud 9

CHG_CANON wrote:

I've been back from a few weeks travel culling ima... (show quote)

Photographically not terribly much, but it played a useful part in confirming my perception of the good, the bad, and the ugly of human nature . . .

mundy-F2 Loc: Chicago suburban area

CHG_CANON wrote:

I've been back from a few weeks travel culling ima... (show quote)

I joined this site to learn digital photography and this resulted in the selection of a Z6ii body, which is back ordered from B&H, and a Z 35mm f/1.8 S lens. Member input also assisted in the selection of my software. My son also chipped in with a Peek Design 6L sling bag for a Christmas gift. Nice gift from him.
Thanks to all for your help.
Mundy

mundy-F2 Loc: Chicago suburban area

BebuLamar wrote:

And CHG_CANON is one of them but I think he is the only hipster from Chicago.

I still shoot film and I was born in Chicago, walking distance from the old Helix on Racine St. Now that was a camera store. Or Central Camera on Walbash.
Mundy

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

UHH has forced me to spend thousands of dollars on photo gear. I'm not sure if that's good or bad.

bnsf

I have learned a lot about how different camera equipment works with a camera. It helps me in purchasing new upgraded products that I know nothing about and have UHH members comment on how good or bad a camera product can be.

Dug E Pi

I always thought I had a focusing problem. Blamed my lenses, blamed my eyes, then learned through UHH about shutter speed and lens length causing camera shake blurriness. Changed my settings and furthered my photography a great deal.

old poet

Discovery of better equipment: Camera. support,
macro rail, quick release, lighting etc..
Learned about reliable "stores" to purchase
from.
Learned about Adobe CC and Lightroom
Moved me away from Auto and full-time jpeg to often using raw.
Learned about focus stacking.
Back button focus.
etc. etc......
In other words, most of what I know beyond pushing a shutter button.
UHH is superb...except for the occasional political and sparky comments. Be nice, learn, enjoy, thank you UHH

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Dug E Pi wrote:

I always thought I had a focusing problem. Blamed my lenses, blamed my eyes, then learned through UHH about shutter speed and lens length causing camera shake blurriness. Changed my settings and furthered my photography a great deal.

Warms my heart to read.

Mainridge Loc: NW Mich, SW Fla

CHG_CANON wrote:

Photography is 80% mental, and the other half is PhotoShop.

You sound like Yogi Berra who said when asked about baseball:
“It’s 90% physical and the other half is mental.” Yogi also said, “when you come to the fork in the road, take it.”

I have truly enjoyed being part of UHH. I really appreciate the careful explanations coming from you and other on this site I see as experts in the art of photography. As a sort of jack of all trades and master of none, I am truly impressed by those who are gifted in their field and have true enthusiasm about what they do. I also remain somewhat reluctant to post my photos because I see how much my photo quality and art pale in comparison to so many posters.
I also enjoy the chit chat section. Where some of the jokes come from I do not know-but keep them coming.

I have learned a great deal and am grateful to many of you on this site.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Mainridge wrote:

You sound like Yogi Berra who said when asked abou... (show quote)

What others do should have zero impact on what / how you choose to share. But, if you have a unjustified fear of how your images compare, there's also always the freely available offer to post some images and ask for help and / or ideas of what to do differently.