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12/22/2005 01:32:33 PM · #1 |
Not a work of art, not preplanned and no 100+ exposures taken to get just the right technicals...a true snapshot can sometimes carry a lot of sentimental meaning. The Holidays are a great time for some memorable "snaps."
Post your favorite snapshot (person, place or thing), and tell us why you like it!
This is a quick snap I took of my daughter on her birthday. Just the natural smile, the good feeling of being grateful for her in my life, and the fact that she was in a really good mood that day - all make this a favorite of mine.
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12/22/2005 01:43:25 PM · #2 |
nice shot.
here's a snap of mine, at a diner I go to when visiting a friend in St. Catharine's, ON.
I just put the cam on the table, pointed it behind me and snapped.
I love the feel of it... to me it captures the 'diner at breakfast' feel, i don't know... i just like it!
Originally posted by jpochard:
Not a work of art, not preplanned and no 100+ exposures taken to get just the right technicals...a true snapshot can sometimes carry a lot of sentimental meaning. The Holidays are a great time for some memorable "snaps."
Post your favorite snapshot (person, place or thing), and tell us why you like it!
This is a quick snap I took of my daughter on her birthday. Just the natural smile, the good feeling of being grateful for her in my life, and the fact that she was in a really good mood that day - all make this a favorite of mine.
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12/22/2005 01:50:54 PM · #3 |
For me it's the memories I've got of the resthome visits we've done with the animals this year. Take my Sony 717 along and try to get a few snapshots where I can. Lighting is rarely great, neither the animals or the people we visit pose......but they are wonderful memories.
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12/22/2005 01:57:17 PM · #4 |
I think all three photos are just terrific!!
There are people who couldn't come up with such quality no matter how much they planned and set-up their shots.
Well done!
Edited to add one of MY favorite snapshots:
Message edited by author 2005-12-22 13:58:54. |
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12/22/2005 01:58:23 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by suemack:
For me it's the memories I've got of the resthome visits we've done with the animals this year. Take my Sony 717 along and try to get a few snapshots where I can. Lighting is rarely great, neither the animals or the people we visit pose......but they are wonderful memories.
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look at the joy on her face with that dog. almost brings a tear to the eye.
suck it up, mister!!!!
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12/22/2005 02:08:00 PM · #6 |
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Message edited by author 2005-12-22 14:20:13. |
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12/22/2005 02:40:50 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by saintaugust:
Originally posted by suemack:
For me it's the memories I've got of the resthome visits we've done with the animals this year. Take my Sony 717 along and try to get a few snapshots where I can. Lighting is rarely great, neither the animals or the people we visit pose......but they are wonderful memories.
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look at the joy on her face with that dog. almost brings a tear to the eye. |
A snapshot need not always remain a snapshot -- for example make an oval vignette centered on your subjects and blur/fade most of the background and you'll have a lovely "portrait" instead : ) |
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12/22/2005 02:50:10 PM · #8 |
These were both snapshots... each was taken spontaneously and with only a single frame. I'll let the images speak for themselves :-D
Lee
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12/22/2005 02:51:24 PM · #9 |
With all the emphasis placed in these forums and challenges on the artistic, it's so very easy to overlook the emotional value of the snapshot. When we went on holiday this summer with the extended family, I asked bro'-in-law why he wasn't taking loads of pictures of the extremely picturesque walled town. His reply was that he'd seen that and photographed it and would rather capture memories of the kids having happy holidays. That set me thinking and gave me the incentive to snap away.
Just one of the snaps:
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12/22/2005 02:58:16 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Tranquil:
These were both snapshots... each was taken spontaneously and with only a single frame. I'll let the images speak for themselves :-D
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Very nice! The fact that you're shooting in a hurry doesn't mean you have to forget everything you know about composition and exposure.
The whole reason I got a digital camera in the first place was to take tons of photos of my son, at a cost of one blank CD/500 photos (or so ...). That doesn't mean I don't try to "compose" every shot, but that the frame may have value even if he's way off to one side or the horizon's crooked ... |
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12/22/2005 03:35:30 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Tranquil:
These were both snapshots... each was taken spontaneously and with only a single frame. I'll let the images speak for themselves :-D
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I refuse to call these snapshots in the sense of the word that I know. They are lovely shots. Given that they were taken quickly, I'd choose to say that you work out your composition quicker than most.
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12/22/2005 04:00:45 PM · #12 |
taken with my S200.... seconds before he jumped out of my hand... did someone say shutter lag?
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12/22/2005 04:18:17 PM · #13 |
This is one I shot of my husband, Paul, when he was obviously deep in thought. He had no idea I took this until I showed him later.
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12/23/2005 02:47:09 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Lee |
Very nice! The fact that you're shooting in a hurry doesn't mean you have to forget everything you know about composition and exposure.
The whole reason I got a digital camera in the first place was to take tons of photos of my son, at a cost of one blank CD/500 photos (or so ...). That doesn't mean I don't try to "compose" every shot, but that the frame may have value even if he's way off to one side or the horizon's crooked ... [/quote]
Oh, I agree that "snapshot" doesn't have to be a negative term...and hopefully all the time we have spent setting up shots, taking our time to think things out, learn about settings, etc. help us make the best of these fleeting moments.
I love that DPC has made me think some more about the technical and artistic side of photography...but snapshots are fun, memorable, and often the most honest of the photography I do! :)
These are all wonderful shots. Love the splash! |
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12/23/2005 03:05:36 AM · #15 |
I've been meaning to solicit comments on this one for a while now. I cheated and got into my Christmas presents early, and I wanted something to play around with in my new CS2.
Anyways, comments appreciated... and if you leave a comment on the image I'll reciprocate with a comment on something in your portfolio...
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