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tpbremer

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX

01/11/2008 12:12:55 PM · #1

So this forum is a solid community and it seems very dedicated to helping each other, teaching each other, and learning new things. I would make the statement that if you don't continue to always learn new things as a photographer, then you are probably not trying hard enough. I was curious to hear what new things people have learned recently, whether it be technical information, or a new trick.

For example, a student of mine brought in a peep hole from a door and held in front of the lens of his point and shoot camera. We zoomed in, clicked and got a pretty cool image. Pretty much like a poor mans fish eye lens. I'll post the result, but I don't have the file on this computer.

I've also been doing a bit of research and found out about digital pinhole photography (I've built shoebox cameras before). I'd like to do it, but I'm really nervous about dust on my sensor.

And lastly I found this group on flickr dedicated to taking pictures with cameras suspended from kite string. Cool.

so...
What have YOU learned lately?

ellamay

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

01/11/2008 01:35:42 PM · #2

that gaining weight is easier than losing it?
OH about photography....
--Taking the pictures is more fun than marketing them, and if you do market them you need to be careful not to lose focus and undersell yourself.
--Big lens are hard to pay for but worth every penny
-- I also have been trying to learn more about masks in PS and am still fairly hopeless at it, so still learning.

Yo_Spiff

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

01/11/2008 01:47:18 PM · #3

-Curves is the most powerful adjustment tool at my disposal. (Still working on the total mastery of it, though)
-How to more effectively use sharpening.
-The time you choose to leave the camera bag in the car is the time when your battery will run out, or your memory card will fill up.
-I am now seeing the world through a viewfinder. Every thing gets mentally composed as a photo and I've found interesting shots in a number of places that I used to go right past.
-A triptych, even of consecutive actions, is not the same thing as a time lapse.

Message edited by author 2008-01-11 13:48:06.

banmorn

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

01/11/2008 02:01:18 PM · #4

Had a good though exhausting experience yesterday photography a conference for a friend of mine at the college where she teaches. It was a blast to be able to take pictures of people without worrying about asking there permission! And what did I learn....that I can do this reasonably well. Of course that's what I think. First I have to wade through the 568 shots I took to see if any of them were as good as I thought. I suspect I will be deleting a lot but if I end with 200 or so, I'll be more than happy. I'll get back to as to what the 'clients' think. Think I'll try stringing as a second/third on a wedding next. Any takers in the Philly Area? LOL!

glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

01/11/2008 02:12:08 PM · #5

Originally posted by banmorn:

And what did I learn....that I can do this reasonably well. Of course that's what I think.

That shouldn't be any surprise. I say that from having looked at your portfolio and challenge entries. :-) Best of luck to you on making the business potential on this work.

NstiG8tr

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

01/11/2008 02:29:50 PM · #6

-Photography is an expenxsive hobby
-RAW is better than JPEG
-Canon EOS 5D is the 3rd best DSLR on the planet (following only the 1DsMKIII and 1DMKIII)
-Most people have to much stuff in their bag
-Hangman is a stupid game
-Green Bay is gonna beat Seattle or vice versa (same logic applies to the other 6 teams)

Message edited by author 2008-01-11 14:33:02.

Photologist

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

01/11/2008 02:43:39 PM · #7