There’s something there
Apr 1, 2019 20:15:30 #
via the lens wrote:
Connie, the snip I quoted and all of what you said is one of the most instructive and valuable viewpoints in main forum I've read in quite awhile.... Think in terms of the viewer rather than the photographer, what do you want the viewer to see and feel? What emotion do you want your viewer to have?
Even more important, you posted proof that you know what you're talking about. Exquisite composition and image!
Apr 1, 2019 20:17:56 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Connie, the snip I quoted and all of what you said is one of the most instructive and valuable viewpoints in main forum I've read in quite awhile.
Even more important, you posted proof that you know what you're talking about. Exquisite composition and image!
Even more important, you posted proof that you know what you're talking about. Exquisite composition and image!
Linda, thanks!
Apr 2, 2019 06:17:09 #
Apr 2, 2019 06:21:48 #
fotobyferg wrote:
Often, with any form of wildlife, knowing your subject helps. Take a moment to observe and see if any particular pattern of behavior emerges. Often, an insect will return to the same flower, branch, etc. and, if you stay focused on that particular area, you will be ready for the shot when the creature reappears.
Agreed. Sometimes, it is not a matter of "taking a lot of shots", but sitting tight and really, really studying your subject or scene. THEN looking for that shot that makes the difference.
Apr 2, 2019 06:25:30 #
Apr 2, 2019 06:42:17 #
Fotoartist wrote:
That's called Spray and Pray.
Its an injustice to belittle this technique by calling spray and pray.
Apr 2, 2019 06:42:50 #
That's is the reason I often use single-focus burst mode. When I find something interesting to shoot , I try to compose, half-press focus, press the trigger and enjoy the machine-gun sound. Later I fast-delete 99% of the pictures in CaptureOne (right arrow, DEL) and PP the 3 or 4 surviving ones.
Apr 2, 2019 06:48:18 #
That's because you are made better than your camera. You see things that the camera doesn't. Appreciate that.
Apr 2, 2019 06:58:47 #
Retina
Loc: Near Charleston,SC
gvarner wrote:
I take a lot of shots because I think that there’s something there worth capturing. Most times there wasn’t or, if there was, I couldn’t capture it.
Being an amateur, most of the pictures I take on some outings would be considered worthless even before taking them. So, too, is most of what I play from exercise books, or all the great places I have ridden on my bike on rollers in my basement when it -20F outside. Did you ever watch a professional sports team work out? It's not always pretty or worth buying tickets to watch. Shoot away and call it practice so you are more prepared when it really counts. Even pros practice shooting while they work although they may not call it that. Who says every shot has to worthy to sell or show others?
Apr 2, 2019 07:05:21 #
In 2009 with a new d700 in hand, I ventured out to the west and took 25,000 shots. Many were just dupes of themselves, but I did get about 200 very nice wall hangers. Some I am looking at on my wall right now. So, if "spray and pray" was more my method then, think and shoot is now. But now I rarely go out. I am limited to vacations, and then I interrupt my wife's journey if I bring my camera. So, which would I prefer?
Now I don't get many shots and then I did get a lot.
Frankly, I would rather have 25,000 and 200 really good ones...
Now I don't get many shots and then I did get a lot.
Frankly, I would rather have 25,000 and 200 really good ones...
Apr 2, 2019 07:27:26 #
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Apr 2, 2019 09:36:11 #
Zario
Loc: sacramento, CA
Thanks for your reply re judging others and their habits. I know the experience. Felt it here once. You are totally correct. Bravo.
Apr 2, 2019 09:46:50 #
Zario
Loc: sacramento, CA
Bravo again. Absolutely on target. I am much less heady technologically astute than many of the veteran UHH photographers who seem to know instinctively and from experience and second nature how to do all of the correct settings at any given moment. I am way behind that curve. I just really like to shoot. I am not excusing my self for lacking the discipline to make more effort to understand the techniques. I just like to shoot and try to do better every day. Pretty much like everyone else.
Sorry for the rant. Haven't had my coffee yet.
Sorry for the rant. Haven't had my coffee yet.
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