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On Line Photo Retailers

Hi! Has anyone ever bought from Photo Craft (https://www.ephotocraft.com/)? Were you satisfied? Thanks!

Jan 31, 2012 07:39:16 #

SHOOTING IN LOW LIGHT - NO FLASH

MARLON wrote:

IM SHOOTING IN A CHURCH LOW LIGHT CANT USE A FLASH AND THERE IS MOVEMENT ENVOLVED.. I HAVE A CANON XSI WITH A 18 TO 270 LENS BECAUSE IT A BIG CHURCH AND I HAVE TO SHOOT FROM A DISTANCE AND UP CLOSE.
WHATS A GOOD SETTING

I'd also think about using a tripod if their is room or a monopod it their isn't enough room for a tripod.

Jan 25, 2012 12:29:19 #

Trip Planner

ActiveViewer wrote:

OK everyone...am planning an auto trip this summer. Starting in northern CA....heading to Maine, with stops planned at MT Rushmore and Niagra Falls. Then heading south to loop thru Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma City, Vegas and San Diego.....then back home. Taking my recently purchased Canon T32i. My question: any suggestions of other good photo stops along this route? Thanx so much in advance.

I'd look at the route you're planning on taking (like I-90) and check out the communities you'll be going through. Then review them on line. Or, we do our searching based on what we like to do. We like to find and photograph waterfalls, covered bridges and lighthouses. We search "waterfalls in GA" or "Lighthouses in MI" (MI has more Lighthouses than any other state) or "Covered Bridges In IN" (I think IN has more Covered Bridges than any other state) etc. When we find a item that we want to visit (Love Niagara Falls) we'll use the internet to see what else their may be to see and do in that area.

Shoot the moon .. help please

Jan 8, 2012 12:48:07 #

(Photo Analysis)

photogrl57 wrote:

Here is the shot I got the night before last and the info file
if you click on the download button it will open in the next page so you can read it better ... pay no attention to the time of the photo that is so in need of adjustment in my camera

Incredible image! What lens did you use?

Dec 23, 2011 08:33:26 #

My eyes are going bad....any suggestion?

Nikon13 wrote:

quote=MT Shooter I have a similar eyesight proble... (show quote)

Due to diabetes, I lost my right eye in 1987. Thank God for auto-focus. Now, I keep buying more expensive cameras hoping for even better, faster focus because my left eye continues to deteriorate! New glasses is no longer an option. Time to try live view. Thanks for the idea!

Dec 19, 2011 13:46:28 #

"I shoot only for myself"

Roger Hicks wrote:

nyweb2001 wrote:

You may be shooting only for yourself given the fact that no pay is involved, but once you display your work, whether it's on the web or for the wall, you're shooting for all to see.

Dear Pete,

That's exactly my feeling. If you don't care what anyone else thinks, why are you showing them your pictures? And even if you're only looking to improve your pictures for your own sake, you must place some value on their opinion.

Cheers,

R.

I truly do shoot only for myself. Sure, when others see my pictures I'm looking for praise and anyone who says otherwise is lying to him/herself. My favorite topic is lighthouses. I think I may have seen close to 300 different ones. Right now I'm scanning old film pictures. All are posted on flickr (headkeep2). Their is some real crap posted and I don't need anyone to tell me. But, it's part of a collection and must be included. I basically use flickr as an offsite photo storage facility. My lighthouses, covered bridges and waterfalls are there for all to see. Like them or hate them? Clearly prefer the "like" and know the "hate". Think what you will but, I'm having fun and yes, always trying to learn and remember to use what I've learned.

Dec 16, 2011 07:20:22 #

At the risk of causing another firestorm...

As a pure amateur I must jump in. Since I'm not trying to sell or make a customer happy, I only have one unbreakable rule. It is "do I like the image"? In 39 years, I did sell one image and got one published with a photo credit. Hmmm, does that make me a "pro"?

Nov 18, 2011 07:57:54 #

Hawk on the wing

No, a lot more than lucky! I like it!

Nov 18, 2011 07:33:09 #

Has anyone purchased from this palce before?

I'd say you answered your own question. If I feel I need to ask someone about a site to buy from then I know not to buy from them! Go to names you trust, Amazon, B&H, Rockler (woodworking) etc.

Nov 17, 2011 07:36:58 #

Pet and Animal photos

A comment to all of you who posted a picture. They are great! I'm a very shy "photographer" and usually don't stop people to take photos. But, after looking at your images, well, maybe it'd be easier for me to stop and ask someone if I could take a picture of their dog? Thank you!!!

Nov 15, 2011 16:23:29 #

Pet and Animal photos

judy juul wrote:

Back Yard Invater

Ahhh, so jealous! I get rabbits.

Nov 14, 2011 06:19:46 #

Suggestions on how to take photos of the moom

Awagner wrote:

quote=santa carver I have a canon T3i and using a... (show quote)

I'd add bracket, bracket and more bracket.

Nov 10, 2011 07:43:00 #

Have you ever seen a Blue Jay with his "mouth" full?

Simply beautiful! Thanks for showing us :-)

Nov 10, 2011 07:19:09 #

Insects

Otto54 wrote:

I used a Tamron 28 to 105 2.8 lens. I also used a Nikon M2 extender. Hope this helps you out.

Yes it does, thank you. Your images are wonderful!

Nov 8, 2011 13:19:04 #

Rude "Professional" Photographers!

jwa4909 wrote:

I have never had that happen, but I could never conceive that these other photographers would be as rude as they were to you....you did the right thing in front of your client, but I wouldn't of blamed you to stand your ground either! I noticed you used the word other "professional" ......let me correct you if I may, that is NOT PROFESSIONAL and would be deemed amateur!

Not too crazy about you referring that guy to "NOT PROFESSIONAL and would be deemed amateur". So, does being a pro automatically mean you're courteous and thoughtful of others? Shame on you for not knowing the only difference between the pro and amateur is money being exchanged. Common sense isn't taught!