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02/19/2004 07:08:30 PM · #26 |
I actually use a list myself. I dont have to carry it around with me while I am shooting because I have it memorized. I do like to pull it out once in a while to make sure I'm not missing anything. If I have time I'll post it later tonight.
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02/19/2004 11:56:31 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by GoldBerry:
What we have here folks is a classic case of The pot calling the kettle black. Your interpretation is not what Ansel Adams [or I] meant at all. Learning about photography and composition doesn't equate learning RULES at all. Having a good eye and knowing your camera isn't the same as "use your rule of thirds". |
Define 'having a good eye' please. Within this definition, you should find your rules/guidelines.
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02/21/2004 03:54:15 AM · #28 |
Originally posted by Niten:
I actually use a list myself. I dont have to carry it around with me while I am shooting because I have it memorized. I do like to pull it out once in a while to make sure I'm not missing anything. If I have time I'll post it later tonight.
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I was hoping to see what you had to say here... thought maybe there might be something I could gain from your insight...
Message edited by author 2004-02-21 13:49:29.
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02/21/2004 10:09:46 PM · #29 |
This is hardly my "insight" but more of compilation of others ideas I agree with.
To quote John Shaw: "Dont believe anything I say untill it works for you"
Use a tripod
Use a cable release w/mirror locked up
use clean lenses-no cumpulsive cleaning though but make sure there isn't dirt on them
NO useless filters- I pay good money for good lenses why lose quality with useless glass, lens caps are to protect the lens.
Choose the right light- No white sky, If the sky isn't pretty and blue leave it out of the photo. Unless there is a dramatic sky.
Expose properly- I'm still bracketing but John Shaw says why waist film bracketing, just get the exposure right. If I knew I had it right I wouldn't bracket I guess.
Use Hyperfocus and DOF button
Use polarizer and try to know when to add a warming filter(running water in cool morning light ect..)
Eliminate distracting elements- Get the crap out of the picture, make it simple. No white objects- they will draw the eye first. check the edges of the frame for distractions.
avoid bull's eye syndrome
Break the rules- be creative
BE THERE- if you arent there you WONT get the shot
Only show your best stuff- I wish I knew this one before I entered a few times.
Manual Focus
shoot Vertical and Horizontal
cover a subject from differant angles
find the best subject not just the first one you find
Dont set up tripod till you find the best composition
be level with your subject- if its high get up, if its low get down with it.
Check the background for distacting elements
make sure there is no distracting elements
check to see if there are any elements that are distacting
follow a shooting regime
I need to give credits to Tim Ernst and John Shaw as alot of these came from them.
these apply for outdoor photography, thats almost all I shoot.
Tim
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