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05/20/2010 08:36:52 PM · #1 |
So what is the ONE thing that you have learnt that is valuable to you in photography.
Explain in detail how and why these things helped you!!!!! Lets generate some tips for others
Is it ISO
manual
Lighting
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05/20/2010 08:43:12 PM · #2 |
| That story is more important than anything. Without investing in some kind of meaning -- and, yes, wedding photos, water drops, and kid photos can have story -- there isn't any point in the rest of it. This is a highly subjective view of photography, but that's the most valuable thing I've learned. I personally won't bother showing (or submitting) anything that doesn't have some kind of meaning for me. In my view, it's through personal investment in imagery that all the other stuff flows. |
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05/20/2010 08:56:46 PM · #3 |
The first thing that comes to mind is USM (unsharp mask). It's a critical part of post-processing, and any image is going to look fuzzy without it. The standard "sharpen" filter just doesn't cut it.
The second thing is noise reduction. I was blown away when I discovered NeatImage. Another often-crucial part of post-processing, and it can also significantly reduce file size (and thus allow you to save at a higher quality for challenge submissions).
Since I'm on a filters kick, Topaz Adjust is a more recent innovation that can also do wonders, even in Basic Editing. |
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05/20/2010 09:00:40 PM · #4 |
I'm thinking way back to the beginning...
Aperture. Opened a whole new world. Even for my birds in motion shots, I still shoot aperture priority.
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05/20/2010 09:00:40 PM · #5 |
inspiration...
When I have it everything goes well..
When I don't.. It usually doesn't go well. |
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05/20/2010 09:00:55 PM · #6 |
NOT to be my own harshest critic. I've gotten to the point where I've realized that it serves me not at all to dissect my images and pick them apart by looking for the flaws. They're going to be there, I can count on it. Instead, I want to develop what I like about the image, bring out the reason that I shot the image in the first place.
That change of perspective has made not only the greatest difference in the outcome of my work, my enjoyment has increased immensely as well.
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05/20/2010 09:02:43 PM · #7 |
I learned that Brits talk funny. And so do Aussies.
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05/20/2010 09:06:05 PM · #8 |
Great thread,  JulietNN.
I am still learning, but I would have to say by far it has been composition skills. I find it very challenging and equally fun to try to look at the same scene from different angles and find a subset that tells a story no other angle could. Oh, and add to that a scene that is dynamic:-)
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05/20/2010 09:07:26 PM · #9 |
I first got into photography and did nothing but light-painting. It is still my first love, but I did learn to leave the dark room and do more.
What I learnt from light-painting, is that you control what the camera see's and you become the total master of the camera. Versus just taking a shot. It is much harder for me to form a shot everyday than it is to light-paint what I want the camera to see.
It is a very intense course on learning (for me) how a human figure can be illuminated. Contrast, shadows, light, soft light harsh light etc. |
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05/20/2010 09:08:27 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by MattO:
I learned that Brits talk funny. And so do Aussies. |
We're three countries separated by a common language......8>)
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05/20/2010 09:09:24 PM · #11 |
Yeah and we came first LOL
ANYWAYS, back to the thread,,,,,,,,,,,,....................... |
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05/20/2010 09:29:59 PM · #12 |
| What I now know is to Be Here Now. Stay with the shot all the way thru until the shutter clicks closed. I used to be thinking of my next shot before this one was finished & my shots were blurred. |
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05/20/2010 09:31:46 PM · #13 |
Nude photography does not mean that photographer should be nude.
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05/20/2010 09:43:50 PM · #14 |
Excellent one  Zxaar I learnt that one early on too
Message edited by author 2010-05-20 21:44:33. |
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05/20/2010 09:54:55 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by JulietNN:
Excellent one Zxaar I learnt that one early on too |
:-D :-D
this one fact models learn before photographers do.
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05/20/2010 09:57:53 PM · #16 |
| librodo sharpening for portraits |
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05/20/2010 09:58:41 PM · #17 |
Honesty (as in ALL aspects of life) is the best policy!
Be honest to yourself in your assessment of your own abilities.
Be honest to others in your reactions to others assessments in your abilities.
And by HONEST I mean REMOVE all EGOCENTRIC tendencies. We all know no one likes 'our' photo as much as 'we' do. But there is a reason there is more than one color, more than one style, more than one design. You don't have to like something to appreciate it. You don't have to like a person to appreciate their work. Step out of your own shoes and put your feet in someone elses. Does it feel right at first? No. But do they eventually wear on you? Yes! Enjoy, expand, experiment!
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05/20/2010 10:04:26 PM · #18 |
Learning to see the light as much as I see the subject.
Learning that everyone is not going to be like my dad when it comes to taking their photograph. ("Hurry up and take the picture already!")
Learning to appreciate other genres of photography and to recognize good work even when it is not not to my personal taste.
Message edited by author 2010-05-20 23:01:26. |
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05/20/2010 10:29:21 PM · #19 |
| for me it would have to be the kick that put me into full manual mode...knowing my light, ISO, F-stop...on and on...my trip last year to Antelope Canyons kicked my butt into these areas. I will have to also add the USM and Noise reduction..what an amazing thing photography is...you can just keep on growing, and growing...it never seems to end...this is why I love it. |
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05/20/2010 10:29:51 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Learning to appreciate other genres of photography and to recognize good work even when they not not to my personal taste. |
Love this attitude:)
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05/20/2010 10:30:34 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by smardaz:
librodo sharpening for portraits |
what is that. Is there any thing special in it???
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05/20/2010 10:31:04 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by CEJ:
Enjoy, expand, experiment! |
:) |
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05/20/2010 10:31:44 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by Prash:
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Learning to appreciate other genres of photography and to recognize good work even when they not not to my personal taste. |
Love this attitude:) |
I will say "ditto"... |
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05/20/2010 10:32:05 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by zxaar:
Originally posted by smardaz:
librodo sharpening for portraits |
what is that. Is there any thing special in it??? |
Yes , there is an action that does the Manny sharpening it is a good one too |
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05/20/2010 10:33:46 PM · #25 |
That lighting is everything and taking the flash off the camera can make a real difference.
Also...
....using more that one source of light. I now have an SB800, SB600 and built in flash on my D90. |
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