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10/17/2011 12:44:51 PM · #1 |
I am a semi-retired professional and have over the last year have become interested in photography. I have decided to "take it to the next level". I have so many areas where I need improvement that it is hard to decide where to start. I have read several blogs, talked to photographers and came to the conclusion that the first step in my journey is to take more photos. What I use for the photos really doesn̢۪t matter. The photos can be from the iPhone, a point and shoot or the DSLR. The next step is to post the photos, describe what I was trying to do and comment upon what I like and don't like about the photo. Hopefully I will get some comments.
Overcast today in Florida and only my IPhone with me. (So I'll take some photos this afternoon and see what happens)
Message edited by author 2011-10-17 12:45:05.
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10/17/2011 12:50:37 PM · #2 |
Welcome to DPC Leon. I am also in Florida (Miami) and I am ready to see the sun again. These overcast skies and rainy weather have gotten old fast but its forecast to last through Wednesday...ugh!
I look forward to seeing some of your images once you get them uploaded. Where in Florida are you located?
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10/17/2011 12:59:05 PM · #3 |
| Welcome. I suggest you enter some challenges. I have learned more in the 9 months I have been entering challenges than all the years before that. Have fun. |
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10/17/2011 01:28:19 PM · #4 |
I live on Miami Beach, but i work in part-time in Tampa so I have lots of free time in the evenings, but my photo equip. is in Miami UGH. i tried lugging it arround for a few weeks, but that got old. Now i just plan on using my iPhone or my point and shoot in Tampa and save the DSLR for Miami.
i am planning on entering the challanges.
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10/17/2011 04:13:34 PM · #5 |
| Welcome, Leon! Make sure you visit Ice Box Cafe in South Beach. It's my brother's restaurant. If you mention you know me, he may give you a free dessert. Or kick you out, LOL! |
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10/17/2011 04:28:48 PM · #6 |
First off welcome to the world of DPC... :D
I live in Florida as well. Glad to see the Florida group is getting larger. There are about 10 or so active members that live in Florida. By active I mean active on the forums.
Can't wait to see some of your shots! :) |
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10/18/2011 01:38:07 PM · #7 |
off tonight to a friend house. He's a quite advanced photographer. He is going to take a couple of my photo and show me his work flow. i expect to learn a bit and post photos for comments (before and after processing)
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10/18/2011 07:45:28 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by elleondpc:
off tonight to a friend house. He's a quite advanced photographer. He is going to take a couple of my photo and show me his work flow. i expect to learn a bit and post photos for comments (before and after processing) |
sounds great! I'll trade you comments and critiques for the tips that you learned. :) |
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10/18/2011 07:52:20 PM · #9 |
Wrong computer.....
Message edited by author 2011-10-18 19:54:26. |
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10/18/2011 07:53:32 PM · #10 |
Make yourself carry around your DSLR until it becomes second nature. Once you're used to having it with you all the time, you'll find ample opportunities just seem to happen. Shoot lots, and as you look at your shots, remember what struck you enough about the scene to make you shoot it in the first place. Pick out what you like about the shots, and work on developing that in future shots. Try and avoid the natural inclination to pick apart what you don't like. It's too easy to become discouraged with your abilities during the learning curve if you're your own worst critic. Familiarizing yourself with your camera, and how it captures scenes, light, and color will make photography a joy once you become comfortable with it.
The true joy of photography happened for me once I was able to use my camera because I knew what it would capture when I shot with it.
Shoot, and enjoy...
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10/18/2011 07:54:40 PM · #11 |
| Heh, another SoBe member huh? Welcome! |
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10/18/2011 07:59:58 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Cory:
Heh, another SoBe member huh? Welcome! |
Be aware that if you have a meet-up with  Cory, and he offers up some 'services', he's going to charge you. There's a reason he drives a pimped-out Cadillac and wears a furry fedora.
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10/18/2011 10:36:47 PM · #13 |
thanks for advise.
met wiht friend showed me his set up. i was very impressed with his printer ( large format epson 4900) hope he let's me use it . he showed set up, computer (apple), hard crives, file oganization, backup process, then he did a quick clean up on couple of photos and printed off. what i learned. ink on cheaper (by quantity) for the big printer, set my camera to AdobeRPG (not sRPB) - more colors available . have a process to follow for processing.
i will post the two photos we worked on on my profile.
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10/18/2011 11:29:43 PM · #14 |
| Over the next couple of days i will take a photo for my profile. going to get some ideas. once i took it int he mirror didn't quite like results. |
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