Are you aiming for mastery in a specific genre or type or exploring various styles and situations?
Mar 16, 2024 19:17:46 #
JZA B1 wrote:
I see some people only posting landscapes. Or only... (show quote)
I have been doing a variety of photography subjects since my teens. When I was 18 I purchased my first Rollie at a pawn shop. For several years I did a variety of subjects all over Europe. In my early 20’s I switched over to 35 mm, primarily landscape. Marilyn, my wife and I traveled all over the Southwest and did that for many years, we switched over to Nikon digital five years ago and concentrated on nature photography, primarily birds. We enjoy cataloging birds as much as taking their photos. Marilyn uses a Nikon D850 and loves it, I switched over to Nikon Z8. Both of us enjoy our craft!
Mar 16, 2024 19:48:13 #
terryMc wrote:
Wow, am I ever impressed.
You know what though, I won a toaster once...
You know what though, I won a toaster once...
You won a toaster ! Thaz way cool ! But, whos *your* Daddy ? And, would Timmers possibly even know your daddy ?
My daddy is famous for being unknown. He is Jack ... you know, THAT Jack ! And acoarst its flashing red neon obvious that Timmers does NOT KNOW my daddy.
Mar 16, 2024 20:11:12 #
User ID wrote:
Since you keep mentioning the relativity of it all, Im posting, primarily for you, but acoarst also for whoever needs it, a superb portrait, suitable for framing, of Dr. Relativity himself:
Love it!
Shows he has a sense of humor.
Mar 16, 2024 20:13:20 #
Mar 16, 2024 20:47:26 #
LouieP
Loc: Sebring/Avon Park, FL area
My photos are mostly mostly ‘snapshots’ or ‘photos of opportunity’. I don’t really consider myself anything other than an amature. Not really much into the ‘art’ of photography. I don’t go out to do photo shoots. I am primarily a trail hiker, and at age 87 try to do between four and seven miles, two or three times a week. I always have my DSLR on an OPTECH shoulder harness, and mainly take pictures of the scenery or birds, animals, wildflowers I see along the way. Other than cropping, and a bit of sharpening, noise removal, etc. I don’t do much post processing other than trying to make it reflect the scene as I saw it. Obviously, I do try to notice things that might mske a nice picture, and my friends and family profess to enjoy what I post on Facebook. (Note..in my trying to show what I have seen on a hike, I have NEVER done a sky replacement)
Mar 17, 2024 04:27:04 #
User ID wrote:
Is serendipity a style ?...
The Serendipitous Moment could have been written alongside The Decisive Moment. The Serendipitous Moment would be more about anticipating the unexpected.
Mar 17, 2024 07:36:18 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
JZA B1 wrote:
I see some people only posting landscapes. Or only... (show quote)
Variety is the spice of life.
Mar 17, 2024 09:10:26 #
JZA B1 wrote:
I see some people only posting landscapes. Or only... (show quote)
I gravitate towards barns and buildings and scenics, but I also shoot anything that looks interesting, as evidenced by today's post.
Mar 17, 2024 09:26:02 #
I aim for mastery of all things! A long time ago, I realized that my "aim" is not very good. As a result, I am satisfied with "Okay." If you try for perfection, you will always be disappointed and unhappy. Nothing I ever did was perfect, and I'm okay with that.
Mar 17, 2024 10:02:12 #
As a fairly new Great--Grandparent, my interest has definitely shifted to my now 2 and a half year old Great-Grandson. I do monthly shoots which I share with Family. Can't post due to privacy issues. And I am now "twice blessed " with the birth of his little Sister, just last week !
I'm a happy 92 year old gal with a Z50 !
I'm a happy 92 year old gal with a Z50 !
Mar 17, 2024 10:02:17 #
cmc4214
Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania
Heaththiel wrote:
I have certain stronger interests that I like to take pictures of, but at the end of the day, I simply enjoy taking pictures and I'll take pictures of anything that catches my interest. If the subject matter or the surrounding conditions and environment make the endeavor more difficult, all the better. This helps to broaden my experience base and I feel helps me to become a better photographer.
Mar 17, 2024 10:10:11 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I aim for mastery of all things! A long time ago, I realized that my "aim" is not very good. As a result, I am satisfied with "Okay." If you try for perfection, you will always be disappointed and unhappy. Nothing I ever did was perfect, and I'm okay with that.
"A Man's Got to Know His Limitations."
Mar 17, 2024 10:59:56 #
Bill_de wrote:
What's your take on it?
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I prefer natural-looking images. To me it seems like it's actually easier to create artistic photos than to create photos that look like nothing special was even involved in taking the photo.
With artistic styles, you just crank up whatever you got to make something that stands out and call that art. At that is art. So I'm not against it. Just think it's easier.
I guess there is a million ways to take an artistic picture of some scene or subject, but there is only one way to take a natural photo that represents what the eye sees. And that takes a lot more effort to get right.
With artistic styles you can be wrong and still right. But with a natural look, you either nail it or you miss and something is off.
Mar 17, 2024 11:08:16 #
JZA B1 wrote:
Is it normal for a photographer to gravitate towards just one type of photography over time as one gets more experience?
Many do. Some don’t.
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Do photographers generally stick to one style? Or should a good photographer be able to adopt any style they need?
“Should” is a tricky word in any artistic endeavor. I enjoy photographing in many styles, but I gravitate toward a few. Some people specialize greatly and it works well for them. I enjoy looking at well-executed photos in many styles. In my opinion, people should (there’s that word again!) shoot whatever subjects they like in whatever style(s) they like to the best of their ability.
Mar 17, 2024 11:38:20 #
JZA B1 wrote:
I prefer natural-looking images. To me it seems li... (show quote)
It's not a natural style versus an artistic style. There have been many photographers with a natural or realistic style who are certainly artists.
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