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Camera and Lens info should be posted with photos.
Jan 7, 2019 17:29:36 #
jliane
Loc: Washington state
I like to see settings in the post as well, in addition to where the shot was taken as I have learned from a number of people where I'd like to travel.
Jan 7, 2019 17:30:12 #
latebloomer
Loc: Topeka, KS
imagemeister wrote:
For some, laziness and time out of their busy day. For others they do not want to divulge their "proprietary" artistic techniques ....such is a competitive world 
Some figure, nobody helped them learn - so why should they help others ??
Some figure, nobody helped them learn - so why should they help others ??It looks like this is an interesting psychological issue.
If I wasn't retired and if I was working at a university, I would like to do a research project on this. It might be related to other choices people make. There is no good or bad about this. I find our reasons for choices interesting. We are a most interesting species.
As far as "proprietary" is concerned, it doesn't seem to affect famous photographers who write books, do videos, and workshops. They readily give all the information possible. Harold Davis, John Gerlach, Mike Moats, etc. seem to do well without keeping their information secret.
I can see folks successful in selling their work trying to keep their post processing techniques secret if they want to stay competitive.
Jan 7, 2019 17:31:38 #
burkphoto wrote:
rotflIn our house, that is all too often ping-pong balls!
Jan 7, 2019 17:33:36 #
jackm1943 wrote:
Have you approached him and asked about a tutorial?There are a handful of presenters on this website, such as Dave Chinn, who routinely put out stunningly beautiful work (IMO) and I would love to know more about the PP they use to achieve such good work.
Jan 7, 2019 17:34:16 #
jliane
Loc: Washington state
Guilty as charged. I will try to post more if I think I have something worthwhile. I do appreciate this site and helpful people, but I'm mostly not up to the standards I see here.
Jan 7, 2019 17:39:29 #
soloboogie wrote:
This is incomplete and misleading.... You only adjust ISO to get better detail (low ISO) or a faster shutter speed (high ISO)
Jan 7, 2019 17:47:43 #
Elmerviking wrote:
Omg...
I just meant that a lousy photographer will never be better if he buys the most modern or sofisticated equipment. The composition and content means everything, not what he used to take the photo!
Unfortunately many believe they will be better if they buy a professional, advanced camera or lens, which is not true! Even “entry level” cameras with cheap kit lenses can produce amazing pictures!
I just meant that a lousy photographer will never be better if he buys the most modern or sofisticated equipment. The composition and content means everything, not what he used to take the photo!
Unfortunately many believe they will be better if they buy a professional, advanced camera or lens, which is not true! Even “entry level” cameras with cheap kit lenses can produce amazing pictures!
Thanks for clarifying. Your original post made it seem like there is never a reason to buy better equipment.
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Jan 7, 2019 17:53:31 #
papakatz45 wrote:
Thanks for clarifying. Your original post made it seem like there is never a reason to buy better equipment.
I am glad you got it! Thank you!
Jan 7, 2019 18:14:15 #
appealnow
Loc: Dallas, Texas
I disagree. The reason I often ask for the camera as well as the lens is to know if it's FF or cropped so I can better figure the lens.
Jan 7, 2019 18:54:54 #
appealnow wrote:
I disagree. The reason I often ask for the camera as well as the lens is to know if it's FF or cropped so I can better figure the lens.
I sometimes shoot with an 800mm F/5.6. When it gets darker I switch to a 400mm F/2.8, like these from a couple of days ago.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-572214-1.html
I had to crop the heck out of these, which would not have been as severe with the 800mm.
To be truly helpful, without being misleading, every image posted would have to be accompanied by a page of text. Somehow that doesn't seem to make sense.
It would make sense if I was asking for help with an image for me to provide as much information as possible. The onus should be on the person asking for help.
That's not to say that if someone wants to know about a specific image they shouldn't ask.
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Jan 7, 2019 19:02:15 #
burkphoto wrote:
Some of us read the terms of use and decided on day one to post images sparsely or not at all...
90% of my life’s photos belong to former employers. It’s considered proprietary and confidential training imagery. I’m sure there are others here who tread just as carefully around potential legal issues.
90% of my life’s photos belong to former employers. It’s considered proprietary and confidential training imagery. I’m sure there are others here who tread just as carefully around potential legal issues.
...but surely not all pictures taken by pros are tied up that way. I have taken pictures specifically to demonstrate a point I'm trying to make. I guess if someone is serious about making a point most of us probably have a camera close by.
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Jan 7, 2019 19:07:44 #
gessman wrote: ...but surely not all pictures taken by pros are tied up that way. I have taken pictures specifically to demonstrate a point I'm trying to make. I guess if someone is serious about making a point most of us probably have a camera close by.
...but surely not all pictures taken by pros are tied up that way. I have taken pictures specifically to demonstrate a point I'm trying to make. I guess if someone is serious about making a point most of us probably have a camera close by.Anyone can reject the TOS for the site, although overall, the idea didn't meet the sniff test ...
Jan 7, 2019 19:08:03 #
JimBart wrote:
How do you get the exit data on this site
Admin announced some time ago that all images not earmarked to be downloaded would be resized to conform with the 600 pixels wide rule and the exif data would be stripped from all images so if that hasn't been rescinded, only the images that can be downloaded will let you see the exif data.
Jan 7, 2019 19:16:09 #
Bill_de wrote:
I'll bet there are more pictures in the other 10% ... (show quote)
You're sure right with your last paragraph but the words often just add to the confusion of new members just starting out without an illustration of what is meant.
Jan 7, 2019 19:26:51 #
Personally, for beginning photographers the ISO, aperature, and shutter speed would be more helpful!
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