Guest alex Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Should be fun once he gets Stevie'd. Already trying to prove him right about how fucking boring Brummies are like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cid_MCDP 0 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 You all know of any good sites/ magazines/ books that explain the guidelines for composition and whatnot? The wife has developed a flair for photography and is hinting around that she'd like a nicer camera for Christmas this year, but I'd like to see her refine the raw talent she obviously possesses a bit more and see if it's something she's going to continue to be interested in before I shell out the bucks, y'know? There's a couple of university's around that I'm sure do photography classes, but with the young 'un and both of us working, the odds of her making a regularly scheduled class for a semester is fairly slim. Cid others might be able to help you with sites and books but personally I wouldn't bother with the classes. Your missus has the perfect opportunity for subject matter with the bairn. It's all about practice and experimentation. And with digital cameras there is no excuse not to take as many shots of the same subject. Without spending a fortune buy her a camera that she can manually over-ride focus/exposure and preferably with changeable lenses, that way you can up grade it over time into a kit, not just a camera. Make sure it is a mainstream lens mount, canon/nikon and not something like an m42 screw mount - not as readily available therefore more expensive. Something like this: Canon EOS Rebel kit You all know of any good sites/ magazines/ books that explain the guidelines for composition and whatnot? The wife has developed a flair for photography and is hinting around that she'd like a nicer camera for Christmas this year, but I'd like to see her refine the raw talent she obviously possesses a bit more and see if it's something she's going to continue to be interested in before I shell out the bucks, y'know? There's a couple of university's around that I'm sure do photography classes, but with the young 'un and both of us working, the odds of her making a regularly scheduled class for a semester is fairly slim. Photography classes are a waste of time IMHO, the source of info available on the net like youtube and photography forums is much better, especially for the basics when starting out, I've done landscapes for over 3 years now and moving onto the strobist side of things for portraits, would post a few shots but I deleted my Flickr/Redbubble account recently when I lost my mojo. THIS book is highly recommended of in the tog world Thanks to the both of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 I find stumbleupon to be really good for both online tutorials and some great photos to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 31 Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Couple from today: This one I processed with the oil slick in mind: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyff 0 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Two more great photos, JawD. Do you do much editing after you've taken the photo in Photoshop or the like? I'm getting a little annoyed that I haven't really had anything to photograph recently. Been experimenting with light drawing, but haven't quite got the knack of being invisible in them yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 31 Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Hey nice. I take it thats just using a long exposure? I dont mess around too much in Photoshop. Im really not that great in it. Mainly just adjust white balance (I shoot in RAW), exposure and then I often like to deepen blacks and add contract. Maybe crop to improve composition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyff 0 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Yeah, just on a long exposure and some speedy arm work! I have only shot a few things in RAW. Been practising with this HDR stuff, so shoot all them in RAW and edit them in some odd program. Have been using Photoshop for much longer than I have been Photographing, so that has come in pretty handy really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Yeah, just on a long exposure and some speedy arm work! I have only shot a few things in RAW. Been practising with this HDR stuff, so shoot all them in RAW and edit them in some odd program. Have been using Photoshop for much longer than I have been Photographing, so that has come in pretty handy really! Im going to have a play on with HDR this week, trouble is that the best HDR shots seem to be taken at dusk so you have a mix of artificial and natural light and Im not getting much chance to get out at that time of day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 31 Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 See, I know that the best time to take photographs is the start and end of the day, I just never get around to it at these times. More likely will towards the winter. Where is that HF? Just looking at the tree's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 See, I know that the best time to take photographs is the start and end of the day, I just never get around to it at these times. More likely will towards the winter. Where is that HF? Just looking at the tree's. I try and make an effort when I go away. I got some great shots in Venice just by virtue of being up and about at about 6.30 am rather than when there's millions of tourists everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 See, I know that the best time to take photographs is the start and end of the day, I just never get around to it at these times. More likely will towards the winter. Where is that HF? Just looking at the tree's. Car Park in Busch Gardens in Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 See, I know that the best time to take photographs is the start and end of the day, I just never get around to it at these times. More likely will towards the winter. Where is that HF? Just looking at the tree's. Car Park in Busch Gardens in Florida. Do they still give away free beer there btw? You were only supposed to have two or something but my Dad and Uncle kept going back in shit disguises like wearing a cap and sunglasses, although the staff didn't seem to give a shit anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tuco Ramirez Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 See, I know that the best time to take photographs is the start and end of the day, I just never get around to it at these times. More likely will towards the winter. Where is that HF? Just looking at the tree's. Car Park in Busch Gardens in Florida. My mates been there, every year he goes to a different resort that's got the biggest rollercoasters in the world. That Busch Gardens is massive apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 See, I know that the best time to take photographs is the start and end of the day, I just never get around to it at these times. More likely will towards the winter. Where is that HF? Just looking at the tree's. Car Park in Busch Gardens in Florida. Do they still give away free beer there btw? You were only supposed to have two or something but my Dad and Uncle kept going back in shit disguises like wearing a cap and sunglasses, although the staff didn't seem to give a shit anyway My uncle told me all about the free beer so I was looking forward to it.....but they have stopped it now. It's all piss anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 See, I know that the best time to take photographs is the start and end of the day, I just never get around to it at these times. More likely will towards the winter. Where is that HF? Just looking at the tree's. Car Park in Busch Gardens in Florida. Do they still give away free beer there btw? You were only supposed to have two or something but my Dad and Uncle kept going back in shit disguises like wearing a cap and sunglasses, although the staff didn't seem to give a shit anyway My uncle told me all about the free beer so I was looking forward to it.....but they have stopped it now. It's all piss anyway No doubt spoilt by people like my Dad taking the piss, if you pardon the pun. I used to quite like Michelob mind although I haven't had it for ages and the Bud over there tastes a bit better than the Bud here too. Busch is pretty naff stuff. like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 See, I know that the best time to take photographs is the start and end of the day, I just never get around to it at these times. More likely will towards the winter. Where is that HF? Just looking at the tree's. Car Park in Busch Gardens in Florida. My mates been there, every year he goes to a different resort that's got the biggest rollercoasters in the world. That Busch Gardens is massive apparently. For rollercoasters Busch was the best we went to by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyff 0 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 (edited) Yeah, just on a long exposure and some speedy arm work! I have only shot a few things in RAW. Been practising with this HDR stuff, so shoot all them in RAW and edit them in some odd program. Have been using Photoshop for much longer than I have been Photographing, so that has come in pretty handy really! Im going to have a play on with HDR this week, trouble is that the best HDR shots seem to be taken at dusk so you have a mix of artificial and natural light and Im not getting much chance to get out at that time of day. Aye, that photo of my street on the previous page was taken at dusk. As has been said, either the start or end of the day is the best time to get Photos. On the day I leave Bristol there are some balloons that are let off at sunrise, so I'm hoping to get up and get down there to get some shots of them as the sun rises. Just been looking through some old photographs and found this one: Was taken from my ex's top floor bedroom, and just with my phone. Who says you need the expensive DSLR to be a photographer ey!? (Yeah I know it would have been 10x better as a HDR shot with a DSLR, but ssh!) Edited August 2, 2010 by Nyff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WubbleUC 0 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Not as into my photography as some of you lot like, but nevertheless, here's a few I took in Oz a while ago:- Took this one by accident when I nearly dropped my camera, but I quite like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Took this with the camera I got for my birthday: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyff 0 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 A couple of photos from walking the dog this evening: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 As a none phototographer I quite enjoy reading this thread and seeing some of the photos, however do some of you not think you are concentrating too much on the effect the equipment can produce rather than the subject matter. Surely the fun is in creating a photo that is unique 'ish rather than just well developed. Simply putting a boring subject into black and white must wear thin very quickly. Creativity should win everytime. Just my two penneth. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 A couple of photos from walking the dog this evening: I'm jealous tbh, they're cracking. Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhh_yeah 2783 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 some random recent snaps: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 One from Saltwick Bay, Whitby.Using a B&W ND110 filter to make the sea milky smooth When I was a young'un! Love them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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