Posts for: Chaostrain
Sep 1, 2018 14:17:53 #
Thank you, guys! It was fun. It has me looking forward to more experimenting. Plus the camera has many more features to explore.
Sep 1, 2018 11:15:27 #
fantom wrote:
Not always practical nor possible.
No method is. That's why it's good to have several to draw from depending on the circumstance, unless of course you only shoot one thing then you only need one methed. This is just one of many.
Aug 31, 2018 18:01:41 #
I see cilantro in the store all the time and have never thought about them having flowers. I think they are beautiful. I also find it interesting how the outside petals of the outside flowers are bigger. The second picture is to show size reference. My index finger is actually touching the flower. My finger looks huge. This is also my very first time shooting aperture priority.
Aug 31, 2018 14:09:59 #
Looks like good advice. Thank you for sharing.
Aug 30, 2018 22:49:12 #
Rongnongno wrote:
What do you do as you also are a traveler?
I'd hang close so I could hear for the announcement to board my train. The estimate may be 3 hours but it can always be shorter. I'd hate to miss my train. If my luggage was checked I'd wonder around the station. If my luggage was not checked I'd find a comfortable place to chill. At least I assume it's at the station since you said all trains.
Aug 28, 2018 20:47:51 #
cr1218 wrote:
Yes I do. And they communicate. Did you know that?
I believe every living thing has a form of communication.
Aug 28, 2018 20:44:09 #
cr1218 wrote:
I was working on a few bug pix. I found that I had the aperture too large--and I got one section of the bug clearly in focus but not quite the whole bug. This of course could be the intent, but in my case it wasn't. In 539065-20180813_100358.jpg you have the wing joint just right. My mind wants to play with that backdrop (an hvac perhaps).
It's the grill of a 2018 Peterbilt.
Aug 27, 2018 19:05:40 #
Aug 27, 2018 18:58:21 #
I've spent a lot of time studying the "rules" of photography from many different experts. I studied the rule of thirds, the rule of lighting, the rule of shake your left leg three times, spin right twice, jump once, and howl at a full moon on a Tuesday. I studied the rules for macro photography which happens to look like the rules for landscapes and nightscapes and portraits and photography in general. Oh, let's not forget the final all the experts tell you at the very end, that's break all the rules.
I've come to the to the following conclusion; there are no rules, zero, zip, nada, the big goose egg! The real title should be Here's a list of things to mess with to help you learn your camera until you figure out what you want to do.
Photography is an art! The photographer is an artist! It's totally up to the artist to decide what to do and how far to take their art. Anything anybody says is merely a suggestion of what that person would like to see.
Yes, I'll still look at what others are doing and saying. I've come across many suggestions to try or at least spark a part of my imagination. Sometimes one leads to the another.
Whether you shoot for a base for a picture maker or for straight out of the camera or to simply record a moment in time to prompt your memory later or whatever else, own it like a boss, cause it's all good.
So on that note. I'm going back to playing with my camera and look forward to seeing what others create. As for the rules? What rules? I don't know no stinkin rules.
I've come to the to the following conclusion; there are no rules, zero, zip, nada, the big goose egg! The real title should be Here's a list of things to mess with to help you learn your camera until you figure out what you want to do.
Photography is an art! The photographer is an artist! It's totally up to the artist to decide what to do and how far to take their art. Anything anybody says is merely a suggestion of what that person would like to see.
Yes, I'll still look at what others are doing and saying. I've come across many suggestions to try or at least spark a part of my imagination. Sometimes one leads to the another.
Whether you shoot for a base for a picture maker or for straight out of the camera or to simply record a moment in time to prompt your memory later or whatever else, own it like a boss, cause it's all good.
So on that note. I'm going back to playing with my camera and look forward to seeing what others create. As for the rules? What rules? I don't know no stinkin rules.
Aug 26, 2018 22:18:31 #
safeman wrote:
I really feel sorry for you who are suffering through the effects of the fires. Our prayers go with you. Really interesting shots. I wonder how they would look in B&W?
Thank you for the well wishes. I only occasionally crop so it was a bit of a learning experience but here's your answer for B&W.
Aug 25, 2018 10:46:14 #
I learned to laugh at myself I find life hilarious.
Aug 25, 2018 08:52:15 #
Aug 23, 2018 15:36:09 #
Aug 21, 2018 23:23:26 #
Goodwill, UGM (Union Gospel Mission), Salvation Army, other thrift stores, garage sales, estate sales, and many more. The last pair of work shoes I got was from a Salvation Army store and paid $7.50 for them, about $75 new. Great places for bargains. The last time I went in to our local Goodwill they had 3 tripods.
Aug 20, 2018 07:32:22 #
Looking out of a fenced in area at the wide open spaces and wondering what's out there in the world.