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Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

05/19/2005 11:50:35 AM · #1

I have been checking out the comments left on my first challenge picture and they're all really helpful. I think the problem is the fact that I don't really know much about getting a great picture with my little camera and don't know a whole load either about PSP. So, I think I will continue to join in with the challenges, but not expect much apart from some really helpful comments, which, in the end, will benefit me. Some practice with my camera would help too, but I feel as if I have more of a snap shot camera than a decent digital camera. As they say, practice makes perfect! Am still enjoying this challenge!

rblanton

Canon EOS-10D

05/19/2005 11:52:35 AM · #2

Don't be discouraged if you don't get many comments during the challenge, feel free to post the picture after the challenge in the Individual Photographs section and ask for comments. That has been helpful for me.

amcfoto

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

05/19/2005 11:52:59 AM · #3

exactly the right way to look at it! :-)

you'll learn a lot here, everyone is very helpful. just remember not to take criticism badly, learn from it and most of all have fun!!

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

05/19/2005 12:02:43 PM · #4

I always take criticism in a constructive manner, my work loves me for that lol I am still having fun with this challenge and I plan to use the comments to help me take better pictures. I'm giving some comments on the other pics but only from the point of view that I like the picture, not as a professional (",) I have started the granular challenge but I must remember --- more light!!

nova

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

05/19/2005 12:24:07 PM · #5

Welcome Carol, What a sweetheart you are!
I had never heard of a Concord digital camera, but when you registered yours here, it doubled the number of members who use one :o) (Not a putdown at all, please don't take it as one). And you're right about use of the photo processing software being vital, too. When I started here late last year, I knew zilch about editing. I'm just beginning to feel like I know only enough to be dangerous, but I still goof up as often as not. Again, welcome, and thanks for sharing your great outlook... maybe it'll be contagious.

(Edit to add):
Oh, and I meant to ask, where in the world does "muggle" come from?

Message edited by author 2005-05-19 12:24:47.

coolhar

05/19/2005 12:26:41 PM · #6

Wasn't there some muggles in the Harry Potter stories?

05/19/2005 12:39:26 PM · #7

yes, my name comes from harry potter as I'm a major geek about it lol I have no magic about me, so that's why I chose it. some would say though there is magic in my smile, but usually they're looking for a favour or something hee hee
I really should get right into PSP and or Photoshop but I guess the first thing I should do is learn to use my camera properly huh?
I wonder who else has a concord camera, maybe they could give me some ideas on how to take a better picture!

05/19/2005 12:41:49 PM · #8

have just found out that it's frockmonster who's 13 that has the other concord camera.... guess I'd better upgrade soon if I want to enter better pictures... and I mean no disrespect to frockmonster by saying that either.

05/19/2005 12:50:38 PM · #9

WooHoo! So happy to see another new member with such an awesome attitude and open mind!!! I hope to see you here a lot. I have been here a year and still don't know how to post-process worth beans, so I will wait for you to give me some lessons, ok?? LOL Welcome, and have a ton of fun learning.

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

05/19/2005 01:06:26 PM · #10

Originally posted by muggle_girl:

The trick to getting a great picture is really simple. All you have to do is make sure that only the good photons make it through the lens to the sensor. If you get the right photons of light to hit the sensor, then youâ��ll get a great shot.

It doesnâ��t matter whether you use an inexpensive P&S camera, or a top-end DSLR. The trick is the same for any type of camera. All cameras have limits, so there are some types of shots that will be difficult, or even impossible, to get with a P&S. But, the same can be said about any camera.

Some shots are easy, all you have to do is be in the right place at the right time and take a shot (a.k.a. â��f/8 and be there.â��) At other times you may be required to do almost anything you can imagine to get â��the shot.â�� Maybe you have to stand on your head while balancing on a 2x4 over a pit of vipers to get the shot you want. What ever it takes, capture the right photons and you got a great shot.

Jewellian

Pentax *ist DL

05/19/2005 01:09:50 PM · #11

so, I just need a "good Photon only " filter.... any ideas where I can get one? 55mm ring please... ;)

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

05/19/2005 01:10:35 PM · #12

Originally posted by micknewton:

Weird? Damn good, I'd say!! lol

justine

Canon EOS-50D

05/19/2005 01:13:17 PM · #13

muggle_girl-
Agree, great attitude. Your going to go far here! Nice to meet you, welcome and glad your here on DPC.

05/19/2005 01:25:08 PM · #14

Originally posted by Jewellian:

so, I just need a "good Photon only " filter.... any ideas where I can get one? 55mm ring please... ;)

Any filter can be a "good Photon only" filter, if that filter is the one you need to get the shot. The problem is that there are like a gazillion different filters, any one of which might be the "good Photon only" filter at any given time. And each one of the darn things is going to co$t a small fortune. Murphy's Law says that the one you need to get the right photons at any given time will be one you don't have, the most expensive one, and will be back-ordered or otherwise unavailable. :)

05/19/2005 01:26:58 PM · #15

Originally posted by Kylie:

Originally posted by micknewton:

Weird? Damn good, I'd say!! lol

Geewiz, thanks Kylie! :)

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

05/19/2005 01:29:05 PM · #16

I have always said it is not the photographer's equipment but the photographer.

05/19/2005 01:34:29 PM · #17

Originally posted by rex:

I have always said it is not the photographer's equipment but the photographer.

I don't know, but my wife says it's all about the equipment. :)

05/19/2005 01:38:56 PM · #18

you guys are the best! It's nice to see that everyone is looking out for other people and I'm gonna have fun here, after all, that's what it's all about huh? So, photons.... hmmm maybe I could try and bribe them then... no? well, maybe I could look out a spell to get them on my side lol after all is said and done, if I come out with some great advice and make new friends, then I'll be happy! Of course, a few great pics would come in handy too!! (",)

05/19/2005 01:39:52 PM · #19

Originally posted by micknewton:

Originally posted by rex:
I have always said it is not the photographer's equipment but the photographer.

I don't know, but my wife says it's all about the equipment. :)

Peleng 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye MC In M42 Mount

05/19/2005 01:41:46 PM · #20

ha ha my other half would disagree, he says it's better natural and to stuff the equipment I have lol

Matthew

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/19/2005 01:46:45 PM · #21

Originally posted by micknewton:

Any filter can be a "good Photon only" filter, if that filter is the one you need to get the shot.

I think that it is a fundamental of quantum physics that it is impossible to know whether the photon is good or bad, and whether it is stopped by any particular filter (at least in the dimension of the multiverse that you occupy) cannot be determined until the photon has been "fixed". The only method of determining whether the photon has been fixed in a "good" or a "bad" state is by human observation and interaction (having the humans select an arbitrary quantity for the photon quality through use of a 1-10 scoring system might just work).

Riponlady

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

05/19/2005 02:43:14 PM · #22

Originally posted by legalbeagle:

Originally posted by micknewton:

Any filter can be a "good Photon only" filter, if that filter is the one you need to get the shot.

I think that it is a fundamental of quantum physics that it is impossible to know whether the photon is good or bad, and whether it is stopped by any particular filter (at least in the dimension of the multiverse that you occupy) cannot be determined until the photon has been "fixed". The only method of determining whether the photon has been fixed in a "good" or a "bad" state is by human observation and interaction (having the humans select an arbitrary quantity for the photon quality through use of a 1-10 scoring system might just work).

OK Matthew I think you killed THAT thread!!!!!! LOL

Beetle

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

05/19/2005 02:49:29 PM · #23

legalbeagle made my head hurt

05/19/2005 02:49:56 PM · #24

Originally posted by Riponlady:

Originally posted by legalbeagle:

Originally posted by micknewton:

Any filter can be a "good Photon only" filter, if that filter is the one you need to get the shot.

I think that it is a fundamental of quantum physics that it is impossible to know whether the photon is good or bad, and whether it is stopped by any particular filter (at least in the dimension of the multiverse that you occupy) cannot be determined until the photon has been "fixed". The only method of determining whether the photon has been fixed in a "good" or a "bad" state is by human observation and interaction (having the humans select an arbitrary quantity for the photon quality through use of a 1-10 scoring system might just work).

OK Matthew I think you killed THAT thread!!!!!! LOL

No, not killed . . . we are just all working on translating that one into Latin . . LOL

Riponlady