garyrhook wrote: Cartier-Bresson: "Your first 10,000 photos are your worst."
"How do I get to Carnegie Hall?" "Practice, practice, practice."
Unless you are one of those rare individuals where everything clicks from the get-go, you're going to have to practice. Fortunately, digital makes that easier and faster.
Yes, finding the "decisive moment" is a good goal, as opposed to "spray-and-pray" but in sports there's more than one of those.
You should go google the bits and pieces I've supplied here. And start researching and learning. Just my $0.02.
Nikon Shooter wrote: "Practice, practice, practice."
In my book, this is a very old adage that I would replace with
"Learn, understand, and practice with the goal of telling stories."
Khelm wrote:
Nikon Shooter wrote: "Practice, practice, practice."
In my book, this is a very old adage that I would replace with
"Learn, understand, and practice with the goal of telling stories."
Hmmm... "telling stories" is not something I consider while taking photos - Maybe i'm taking more with the hope of getting the shot than understanding what shot I want to get?
effron wrote: By an expensive camera, the more it costs, the better your "pictures" will be.....
Just kidding, practice, of course. Places like this, look and experiment. You have the interest, that's the important part!
garyrhook wrote:
Khelm wrote:
Nikon Shooter wrote: "Practice, practice, practice."
In my book, this is a very old adage that I would replace with
"Learn, understand, and practice with the goal of telling stories."
Hmmm... "telling stories" is not something I consider while taking photos - Maybe i'm taking more with the hope of getting the shot than understanding what shot I want to get?
What are you attempting to convey when you create an image? The "story" can be literal, emotional, evocative. What do you want your viewer to feel?
We photograph with an intent. Understanding one's intent is an important part of this craft. IMO.
Here's an idea: post a recent image you especially like, and let's discuss its story. You won't grow without feedback, and there's no time like the present to start.
KCook wrote: Links for more threads on head games in photography -
How to train your eye to see creatively?
Are you more photographer than artist or more artist than photographer?
Pre-visualizing your photos like Ansel Adams
Does your brain ever shut off when your out shooting?
Kelly Cook
Jared-Weaver wrote: I wish I knew about proper editing workflow, filling your frame with the subject, long exposure technique and the proper use of HDR which is not using it at all.
I shoot landscapes so the game is already moving fairly slow. I like to set up hours before sunrise or sunset after exploring the location the day before that way I minimize my chances of running around to find my shot as the light fades.
Getting the shot vs. editing the shot..... Get as much work done as you can in the field. That's why we do it right? So we can be out enjoying nature?
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