What's your biggest gripe?
Jan 23, 2023 06:29:40 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
John N wrote:
Mine is looking at photo's that aren't level. I seem to have a particular talent for spotting the slightest deviation from the perpendicular and only wish I could extend that talent to the many other faults I display in my own images.
Too many folks coming to Florida. Wildlife habitat is going going gone.
Jan 23, 2023 06:50:25 #
John N wrote:
Mine is looking at photo's that aren't level. I seem to have a particular talent for spotting the slightest deviation from the perpendicular and only wish I could extend that talent to the many other faults I display in my own images.
There isn't a photographer out there that hasn't made this mistake, just be aware and try to correct it.
Jan 23, 2023 06:57:49 #
John N wrote:
Mine is looking at photo's that aren't level. I seem to have a particular talent for spotting the slightest deviation from the perpendicular and only wish I could extend that talent to the many other faults I display in my own images.
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John...
My "Biggest Gripe" is when individuals will post "Blended Images" which are completely "Impossible" with "One Click" of the shutter button... without an explanation as the "true creation" of the image.
Then they just sit back, allowing all of the "Ohhhh" and "Ahwwww" and "wonderful" and "fabulous shot" with the general public thinking they are some kind of "Magical Photographer"
Just Saying ~~ I know there is a "Place" for "Created Digital Graphics Images" in this world But, Please, be honest about your work and/or your lack of real photography skills.
LOL - See the Example attached - (Image Author Unknown)
Cheers
George Veazey
GoldStar46
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Jan 23, 2023 06:58:50 #
John N wrote:
Mine is looking at photo's that aren't level. I seem to have a particular talent for spotting the slightest deviation from the perpendicular and only wish I could extend that talent to the many other faults I display in my own images.
Absolutely right!
I can spot the even the smallest tilt in everything, buildings, furniture, photos.
To avoid that, I *always* turn on the level in my cameras (A7C and RX100) and I always do a horizon correction as my first PP step.
Jan 23, 2023 07:36:55 #
I agree with you, John. level horizons are easy to produce. My biggest gripe is shutter clickers who are wanna-be photographers but avoid processing. As opined by a very famous photographer, "One doesn't take a photograph. One makes a photograph", or something along those lines.
Those folks who feel they can sidestep the fundamentals of photography by simply using the lastest whizbang software that does the work for them.
--Bob
Those folks who feel they can sidestep the fundamentals of photography by simply using the lastest whizbang software that does the work for them.
--Bob
John N wrote:
Mine is looking at photo's that aren't level. I seem to have a particular talent for spotting the slightest deviation from the perpendicular and only wish I could extend that talent to the many other faults I display in my own images.
Jan 23, 2023 08:22:28 #
Besides tilting horizons, vertical cell pix, and speling (sic)
is "I'm going on vacation to (you fill in this part), What lens(s) should I take?"
is "I'm going on vacation to (you fill in this part), What lens(s) should I take?"
Jan 23, 2023 08:24:28 #
Can't wait to see photos the church is doing in house directory. (freehand)
Jan 23, 2023 08:45:22 #
John N wrote:
Mine is looking at photo's that aren't level. I seem to have a particular talent for spotting the slightest deviation from the perpendicular and only wish I could extend that talent to the many other faults I display in my own images.
Not level is one.
But be careful as your type have attacked some photos for this issue when the horizon is actually sloping.
Jan 23, 2023 09:01:39 #
EdJ0307 wrote:
Photos and videos taken with a cell phone that is held vertical instead of horizontal.
Jan 23, 2023 09:03:59 #
Ava'sPapa wrote:
Rude commenters. There’s really no need for it. Take it to the “Attic” if you must.
Totally agree. No reason for it. Supposed to be a safe place for camaraderie, learning and support.
Jan 23, 2023 09:12:41 #
Truffle oil! I love truffles, can’t stand that fake oil. We have a truffle cat!
Jan 23, 2023 09:17:23 #
jaymatt wrote:
You should be so happy that you aren’t/weren’t an English teacher. 
Ain't.
I believe the correct word is ain't!
Everyone knows it's meaning
Popular usage
Just sounds right
Pisses off the grammar freaks.
Jan 23, 2023 09:45:10 #
Scruples wrote:
Most cameras have electronic levels. In other instances, one can buy a bubble level and slide it into the hot shoe.
With all due respect a photographer is holding an object that is extremely moveable. Sure it is easy to look at the bubble level, get it perfect and then move the camera while going back to the viewfinder. I make the horizon error occasionally, (is there anybody who doesn't) but it is easily corrected with post processing.
Dennis
Jan 23, 2023 09:53:14 #
dennis2146 wrote:
With all due respect a photographer is holding an object that is extremely moveable. Sure it is easy to look at the bubble level, get it perfect and then move the camera while going back to the viewfinder. I make the horizon error occasionally, (is there anybody who doesn't) but it is easily corrected with post processing.
Dennis
Dennis
Perhaps that is really the issue, not correcting in post as you and I do.
Jan 23, 2023 10:26:15 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Perhaps that is really the issue, not correcting in post as you and I do.
Perhaps that is really the issue, not correcting in post as you and I do.
Could be. I do know I would not do well looking at a bubble level in the hot shoe and then going back to the viewfinder. Just one more step to screw things up.
Dennis
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