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Mar 24, 2021 16:50:43   #
RodeoMan wrote:
This is a beautiful image and one I might hang even if I didn't take it. Here is a question in light of the discussion, and not just for you. If by some terrible event, you were to lose all your images, but could only save one, would this be the one you'd save?


Wow. Tough call. Probably yes, although i have another close favorite that would make me pause. Its a panorama using three images, each of which is an HDR of three exposures. After compiling the image i applied a texturing technique I often use to get a "painterly" feel. Definitely a close contender.


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Mar 24, 2021 12:39:15   #
Primarily my camera is used for still photography, however there have been a few occasions where I have used it’s video capabilities to film my wife’s chorus’s performances for them to be posted on YouTube. I used a Canon 5D Mk ll with an external microphone, and I must say I was impressed with the resulting quality.
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Mar 24, 2021 12:30:43   #
I have a number of images that I’m very proud of, but there is one that I consider very special. It has taken awards and every competition I have entered it in, including the judges choice award in a national competition.

When I took the image it required that I sit and wait for about 25 minutes for the sun to drop down into the position I wanted. I knew ahead of time that the image was going to require two exposures, one for the foreground and one for the sky. Those images would later be blended to give the final result.

Alone on the Mountain

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Oct 23, 2020 10:56:51   #
One of the problems with programs that add painterly effects is that they usually do so globally. Sometimes the effect can be very good, other times not so much. Usually the artist/photographer has little control in how/where/intensity of the effect.

Although it takes more work, there are techniques that can be used within Photoshop that go beyond applying a global filter, and which more closely simulate actually painting. (best done using a digital pen and tablet) I’d suggest getting a copy of Susan Bloom’s book “Digital Painting in Photoshop”.


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Jun 18, 2020 14:21:07   #
Peanut-the-cat wrote:
My best advice is to forget trying to sell your own photos. We all overvalue our own stuff. It will turn your most loved hobby into a business - and like any other business it becomes work again. But this time your ego will get hurt with rejection, not because there is anything wrong with your pictures but because there is so much amazing photography out there. Make nice prints for your wall or for family and friends. Charge friends who request a print for paper, ink, and a little of your time. Have fun with your retirement and your photography. I hope you take no offense from my suggestion it comes from a pro for what that's worth.
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There is some truth to what you say; selling ones art does become a business, and will require the time, effort, knowledge, and resources to be successful. Having spent a number of years on the art festival circuit, I can attest to the fact that it is definitely work. However, I think you over emphasized the idea that there is so much rejection Involved that one’s ego will suffer. Yes, there is a lot of competition, and often with exceptional photographers, but that doesn’t mean one can’t be successful.

From the OP’s original comments, it appears that he is a ways off yet from actually being prepared to sell his work. If he is just learning to do digital editing, he most likely does not have an inventory ready for the market. I would suggest that as he develops his editing skills and catalog of images, he “test the waters” by entering his images in local camera club and other competitions where he can get some feedback as to the quality of his work to help determine if his work has sale potential. In the meantime, he needs to do his homework and become familiar with what options he has for selling his work down the line.
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Jun 8, 2020 14:56:32   #
peter pat wrote:
Photographer Jim, that is a great photo. What type of tree was it? Where is that?


Remnant of bristlecone pine. Taken at 11,000 ft In the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest in the White Mountains east of Bishop, CA.
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Jun 7, 2020 12:27:16   #
grandpaw wrote:
I follow and watch a lot of photography videos and I am wondering a what point does taking a photo of an individual tree become a requirement. A lot of photographers seem to do this. It really hasn't appealed to me, is there something I am missing? They seem to go on and on about the composition and how beautiful the scene of the single tree is. I don't get it! What am I missing???


Sometimes an image simply “works”. When it does, take it. For this image, I literally sat for 25 minutes waiting for sun to drop into the right position. My most successful image in terms of competitions (Five best in shows; wins at local, state, national levels) and sales (my best selling image; large framed print sells for $1K+).

As to what you’re missing ... possibly nothing. Some people simply don’t find some subject matter interesting. I, for example, have no interest in portraits or photographing people. The key point, however, is one’s attitude toward other photographers who do find those subjects interesting. Maybe they have an ability or insight that you don’t! You may not be the type of photographer who would even venture into the area where this image was taken. You might not have been willing to do the wait needed to get the shot. You might not have even recognized the potential shot had you been there!


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May 30, 2020 12:40:24   #
BillyM wrote:
Hi, I was wondering what head you use on the RRS tripod? Thanks


I use the Acratech GP ball head. When I bought my RRS tripod I considered switching over to the RRS BH-55, but didn’t think there was any real advantage to justify the price. Both are excellent, and when paired with a RRS L bracket you’ll have a high quality, stable, and versatile platform that will meet pretty much any photographer’s needs.
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May 28, 2020 20:23:37   #
cosmo54 wrote:
I've managed to get sand inside my tripod so I think I need to be able to dismantle it to clean it. :-)


I’ve used the RRS TVC-34L for a number of years now, and swear by it. I have used it standing in the middle of rivers in the Narrows in Zion and shooting the Crossings in Sedona, as well as many outing on beaches and the sand dunes in Death Valley. The leg joints are designed so that it is easy to dismantle for cleaning sand and silt, or for cleaning for saltwater. Reassembling is easy as well.

I’m 6’4” and the 34L is an excellent height for me, even when shooting on a downslope. No center column. I shoot off of a tripod 95% of the time, so mine getting heavy and frequent use.

The major drawback to RRS tripods is their price; they are costly. However, their design and quality make them an ideal choice for many. They are built to last and will not need replacement for many years, making them more economically reasonable than their initial price might lead one to believe. I have seen used ones on both eBay and on KEH, but they go fast. Worth a look. From your comments this might be a good investment for you.
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May 12, 2020 03:13:51   #
Moab desert varnish is good. Hahnemuhle protective spray is also good. Both add both UV and H2O protection. Both help eliminate bronzing effect you sometimes get with some papers and ink combinations. Neither are high gloss but both leave a nice lustre to the print finish. The Moab finish tends to be more matte finish than the Hahnemuhle. Both yield very satisfying results and are excellent if you are using any fine art papers. Both available on Amazon or through other art supply outlets. A bit pricy but they are made for this specific application, unlike other cheaper general use sprays.
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Apr 6, 2020 16:49:16   #
Longshadow wrote:
Y'all just keep adding different adjectives in front of the word photographer...
but each phrase contains the word photographer.
Just different types and sub-types, but they're all photographers.


That is more or less my point.
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Apr 6, 2020 14:07:38   #
Some people take their cameras and snap off some pictures as an adjunct activity while they are engaged in their primary activity of travel, vacationing, or enjoying an outing. The photography is secondary. It’s simply something they do along the way. I’d describe these people as “photographers” in the loosest of terms.

Photographers, are those who intentionally engage in photography as a primary goal. They’re not taking photos while they travel; they travel in order to take photos. Making images is the goal in and of itself.

Beyond that, distinctions such as “true photographers”, especially when based on techniques or formats seem both unnecessary and artificial, and really serves little purpose.
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Apr 5, 2020 12:09:41   #
digit-up wrote:
I belong to a camera club and it is more a computer image manipulating CLUB. Take your picture that is barely acceptable, and manipulate it to be “impressive”. And we have 7 separate categories of photos. We have not as yet defined the parameters to accurately DEFINE each type. Soooo Then we argue about WHAT qualifies for “nature” —“Landscape” What makes a “Portrait”. And what qualifies as a Manipulated image. Arguments are frequent as to what is “?genuinely?” MANIPULATED,, etc....Then we wonder WHY we cant get new people that come in ,out of curiosity, to come back.....I say that we all should be encouraging and do what photo clubs should do....Bring in and SHOW our pictures, its the pictures and cameras we should focus on(no PUN) and not how much you can manipulate a mediocre capture. Taking poor pictures and then changing them to something ACCEPTABLE should be a “COMPUTER CLUB””.. On the Hogg, i have always been impressed that most reactions to images submitted, have been out of a hope to help. Why would we want to be”EXTREMELY CRITICAL of images submitted. When someone new comes to our club we Should get up and dance around them, and ask what they hope to gleen from what WE have to offer, But we should well define “What we intend to be.; A computer lmage manipulating group, OR a photo-camera image club. When you aren’t sure of what is your purpose, you cant RETAIN members. ....For me, i believe that the Hogg is a great place to go to get good advice, see all kinds of pictures, get opinions on cameras and gear, and various OPINIONS on all things regarding...PHOTOGRAPHY. It should NOT be ..exposure to elitist, condescending Know-it-alls, that criticize anything they can, just to demonstrate how they are superior to the general photographer. I personally have a list of those types in my Hogg IGNORE list, but New people posting their images do NOT need “extremely caustic critiques.....A good or very good image is almost always SUBJECTIVE, ....tread softly, be sensitive. WE know that some folks aren’t pro here.....it’s a good thing...................................................................RJM
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Your club might consider adopting the categories and their definitions put forth by the Photographic Society of America (PSA). Your club might also consider becoming an affiliate.
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Mar 28, 2020 12:12:08   #
I started in the arts painting. A hundred years ago I most likely would have stuck with that exclusively.
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Mar 24, 2020 12:18:58   #
Wanderer2 wrote:
As a teenager I was an avid reader of Arizona Highways. My parents did not subscribe but family friends did and I read theirs every month. That magazine had a lot of influence on me and inspired my life-long love of landscape photography. If I recall correctly the chief photographer back then was the patriarch of the Muench family of landscape photographers but I don't recall his first name. As I sit here at my desk I'm looking at the David and Marc Muench 2020 Colorado calendar of beautiful landscape photographs.
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Joseph was the grandfather. He was a staff photographer for many years.
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