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Mar 28, 2024 10:28:59   #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Included in my first comment on page 1 is: "I think of him (the op) as a facilitator of sorts. The good kind in which people are encouraged to chat and maybe share useful information and inspiration."

I am absolutely for these kinds of topics! They represent the best of what For Your Consideration section attempted to do back in 2015 - 2017, and has rarely occurred since, in any UHH area.

(Paul has three distinct UHH personas. Sometimes they overlap )
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I was really surprised when you personally asked me to check out the "For Your Consideration" section. And I did. I think that either I just did not quite understand what the intent was, or I felt a little overwhelmed. I don't remember. Maybe a majority of the members were not sure of its intent either. But there are a lot of thought-provoking commentaries that abound throughout many sections. They usually come from just a handful of members. Those are the threads that I usually read. There are others that I do not even open.

And let me add, that when you announced that you were stepping away a few years ago, I was quite disappointed. And I was quite happy that you returned.

Bill
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Mar 28, 2024 10:11:30   #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Thanks Jimmy! I'm holding off upgrading to newest Mac OS because I fear Studio 2 will no longer work

Since you mentioned available light: I took a photo of that children's slide one or two days prior to this one. The morning was flat light, overcast, no shadows. Failure! Thankfully, I went back when was bright, sunny and early (my favorite time of day).

To add to my page 2 comments that address the topic question directly, my #1 inspiration is light, the more dramatic the better!

Bus Stop by Linda Shorey, on Flickr

The Fire is Within by Linda Shorey, on Flickr

You can't eat this green stuff! by Linda Shorey, on Flickr

Wild Morning Glory by Linda Shorey, on Flickr

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See, you made me think.

Even though my big interest is cars, I do shoot other things. And I look at a lot of posted photos here on the hog. but more and more, I find myself looking at the light coming into my eyes and thinking about how it will affect my photos. Light and shadows has a lot to do with making or breaking an image. And as I think back, the photos i have hanging on the wall, all of them have a strong influence of light.

So, see, one of those things subconsciously floating aroung my brain, the OP and you have brought to the forefront of my understanding and thought process.

Again, thank you both,

Bill
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Mar 28, 2024 09:44:36   #
Linda From Maine wrote:
The OP is an interesting anomaly in our vast sea of yellow pages

My comments were based on the OP's short history, which includes these topics:

- "Photo editing: do you prefer to keep it subtle or prefer bold transformations?"
- "Black and White Photography: do you use one of the primary colors to convert or all colors"
- "Photographing people: natural or posed"
- "Prime or zoom lenses - does it even matter these days"
- "Lighting - natural or artificial"

If you read his replies (there aren't many), you'll find more evidence to support my theory that he's here to encourage others to participate in meaningful discourse rather than find personal solutions for himself.

Still waiting to hear from Paul as to where he finds inspiration
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I didn't go back to check out his posts. Thank you for listing them. I am not sure if you are for or against the OP. Whether you are or are not does not matter to me. The titles and the text of this last post do seem to provoke thought in other members. some more than others. I do find that topics like these are interesting, and tend to make me think, and consider, and sometimes connect random things floating around my brain. So, whether the OP is just a member seeking knowledge and insight, or someone in administration trying to stimulate conversation doesn't really matter. Either way it works. There are probably some out there that have tagged him as a troll. For that matter, I'm pretty sure that there are some who have tagged me as a troll for some of the things I have asked. This is not alway the easiest place to learn, but sometimes it can be the most insighful.

As to Paul......
Sometimes he is very informative and helpful. Sometimes he is very funny. Sometimes,,,, I'm just not sure which way he is leaning. And I can only assume many others are not either. Just one example of why it is sometimes hard for the newbee to learn here on the hog.

Bill
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Mar 27, 2024 22:32:50   #
Longshadow wrote:


(If I find myself in Utah,
I'm lost.)


You'll definitely be a long way from home!
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Mar 27, 2024 22:22:42   #
keithhmw wrote:
The bright lights of Singapore at night.


Well done. Great colors.
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Mar 27, 2024 22:20:43   #
JZA B1 wrote:
I constantly struggle to come up with what to shoot. Does it come randomly to you? Or do you plan and brainstorm and imagine the final picture first and then arrange to make it happen?

Do you shoot what you happened to see? Or do you create your shots?


I am a very mechanical guy. I like fast cars, big trucks, antique tractors, construction equipment, big steam, fast planes. I also like landscapes, candid shots of people I know, and vacation memories. When you photograph things you are interested in, you tend to study the scene and the light more closely than you would something you're not interested in.

Example: I go to car shows and photograph cars, paying attention to where the sun is and what the background is. When I find a car that really catches my eye, then I go the extra mile, take many more photos, catch reflections, compose, frame, whatever. Sometimes I come back later in the day to get less harsh and better light. Would I do this for birds? No. Not interested. An SR-71? Oh yes!

So, foremost, take photos of what interests you.
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Mar 27, 2024 20:42:19   #
CHG_CANON wrote:
I took "I constantly struggle to come up with what to shoot." at face value ... I did review the member's posting history and failed to find any images shared. The struggle must be real?


I'm tending to agree with you.

Technicality I can handle the adjustments to get a good exposure. Where I am lacking is that "ability" to "see" that beautiful composition framed before me. I know other photographers that not only "see" a composition but study a scene, then wait days or weeks for the correct light.

I understand the OP's question, and your continuation of his thoughts.

Thank you both.
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Mar 27, 2024 20:03:33   #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Paul, surely you remember this newish member by now, and his types of topics?

I think of him as a facilitator of sorts. The good kind in which people are encouraged to chat and maybe share useful information and inspiration. Perhaps he's even paid to generate traffic?

His posts are obviously very popular, so who knows? How about playing along instead of trying to slam the door?


Interesting viewpoint, Linda. Actually, I took Paul's comments as a continuation of the OP's own thoughts. And just opening the door for more avenues for us all to consider.
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Mar 24, 2024 11:27:20   #
bobbyjohn wrote:
FEAR STRIKES

2000 – Y2K is going to destroy everything!
2001 – Anthrax is going to kill us all!
2002 – West Nile Virus is going to kill us all!
2003 – Sars is going to kill us all!
2005 – Bird Flu is going to kill us all!
2006 – Ecoli is going to kill us all!
2008 – Financial Collapse is going to kill us all!
2009 – Swine Flu is going to kill us all!
2012 – The Mayan Calendar predicts the world ending!
2013 – North Korea is going to cause WW III
2014 – Ebola Virus is going to kill us all!
2015 – ISIS is going to kill us all!
2016 – Zika Virus is going to kill us all!
2020 – Corona Virus is going to kill us all!

The truth is: If you let it, FEAR is going to kill you … Turn off the TV, and wash your hands!
b color=blue FEAR STRIKES /color /b br br 200... (show quote)


We just need a few more idiots making super viruses and super soldiers.

One day mother nature will clean house.

Or when Yellowstone blows, all concerns will change drastically in a few minutes to several years.
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Mar 24, 2024 11:15:27   #
Cany143 wrote:
Shot in b&w, so no, it wasn't converted from color.


Ok, everyone has commented on what a fine shot this is, and I agree.

Am I the only one, knowing where you do most of your photographing, to wonder at what elevation you shot this photo of a SEAshell and wonder how did it get there. Unless someone was carrying it and just dropped it, I know how it got there. So now it's a wonder, to me, as to how it survived all these millennia.
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Mar 21, 2024 14:39:46   #
hdfilmnoir wrote:
The Gull and the Dolphin. Santos Mexico


Neat!
Were they "cruising" together?
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Mar 20, 2024 21:04:50   #
Manglesphoto wrote:
The first knife vintage 2000 ,#2 vintage 1970 If I read the Date codes right


Wow!
First photo is really outstanding.

I have carried a pocket knife since I was, I think, 3 years old. Thinking back, I can remember six in the last 70 years. One is now in the possession of a nephew. The others are somewhere in my house. I have others owned by my Dad and Grandpa. And others never used.
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Mar 5, 2024 14:41:32   #
Curmudgeon wrote:
From the show


See the Poppy Red (orange) Mustang convertible setting beside the black Corvette? My friend's Dad bought one of the very first ones in the summer of '63. Poppy Red convertible with white interior, 289 Hi Po floor shifted automatic and "Mag" style wheel covers.

I could tell you some "stories", but someone would probably take the stand that I was feeding everyone B.S.
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Mar 4, 2024 14:29:31   #
All right guys. I don't like bird and flower pictures! If I see birds or flowers, or suspect such I don't open. But there's thousands of people who do, so I don't complain,
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Mar 4, 2024 14:23:31   #
I've been lurking again, and watching the AI develop. I think Rick might be on to something. While the girl looked decent, color wise, I thought her hair was lacking. The background definitely needs human help. I don't know how good your remember is from 50(?) years ago is, but I doubt that the sand, sea, and sky were all that full grey. Throwing in a little tan, green, and blue might help, and help it learn
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