How To Improve On A Reoccurring Subject?
Jun 20, 2019 20:09:52 #
That's good advice Craig. Storytelling is essentially what makes a photo go beyond the essentials of good lighting, eye contact and composition. I'm a huge fan of Art Wolfe. His images are captivating and evoke emotion.
Jun 21, 2019 06:31:53 #
Jun 21, 2019 07:02:45 #
yssirk123 wrote:
Beautiful images Harold - well done!!
Thank you Bill.
Jun 21, 2019 07:42:34 #
So much excellent advice!! What about a change of scene? Icebergs? Strata in ice can show climate and other influences throughout history, interesting perhaps. They float past Newfoundland and may offer an opportunity to stretch your legs a bit.
Jun 21, 2019 07:45:02 #
tommy2
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
Photocraig wrote:
...Get past those pretty faces and tell us something about the animal and the species.
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Stumbled upon this philosophy a few years ago after a physical impairment caused me to not be very mobile. I'd sit in one spot shooting dozens of photos and to my surprise there would sometimes be a couple nice ones. That exercise has caused me to enjoy photography more as I continue to develop the patience needed for this approach to getting a good shot.
It's always a surprise and pleasing when downloading the events catch to find a better one or two causing me to look for an interesting moment the next time out and about.
I do still like to create portrait type images, especially of a new subject though.
Jun 21, 2019 07:50:45 #
Don, the 2nd son wrote:
So much excellent advice!! What about a change of scene? Icebergs? Strata in ice can show climate and other influences throughout history, interesting perhaps. They float past Newfoundland and may offer an opportunity to stretch your legs a bit.
Thank you Don. Northern Gannets, icebergs, Humpback whales and senery are equally important. Local lifestyle, such as hanging the laundry outdoors can be interesting.
Jun 21, 2019 08:35:44 #
Photocraig wrote:
Try moving from "portraits" of photos of... (show quote)
I've had the opportunity to capture the Puffins fornacating, fishing, landing, departing, flying with a mate, sitting pretty on the cliff, with nesting material in its beak, fighting with gulls and their own. You will not see a single chick. It is housed deeply in the burrows.
Jun 21, 2019 09:07:46 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Find one that’s splashing around in a pool. Lots of action potential there.
Jun 21, 2019 09:07:54 #
One way to entice them and make the image interesting is offering some bait fish for them to eat. Understand I know nothing about the regulations so know the law before you follow my advise.
Portraits are interesting and colorful but showing the bird in its habitat draws interest. At times the relationship among them offers great opportunities.
Good luck.
Portraits are interesting and colorful but showing the bird in its habitat draws interest. At times the relationship among them offers great opportunities.
Good luck.
Jun 21, 2019 09:17:45 #
gvarner wrote:
Find one that’s splashing around in a pool. Lots of action potential there.
I do have those shots.
Jun 21, 2019 09:20:01 #
camerapapi wrote:
One way to entice them and make the image interesting is offering some bait fish for them to eat. Understand I know nothing about the regulations so know the law before you follow my advise.
Portraits are interesting and colorful but showing the bird in its habitat draws interest. At times the relationship among them offers great opportunities.
Good luck.
Portraits are interesting and colorful but showing the bird in its habitat draws interest. At times the relationship among them offers great opportunities.
Good luck.
Not going to happen. I'm not into baiting, any bird. I want my shots to be natural, not staged.
Jun 21, 2019 11:35:12 #
Jun 21, 2019 12:05:34 #
A very interesting thread - lots of perspectives to explore - thanks for posting !
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Jun 21, 2019 13:01:11 #
stanikon wrote:
I think you should try doing them in black & white.
I would agree but they are primarily black and white, as it is.
Jun 21, 2019 17:24:46 #
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