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Agreed, its become more of an art tho, a lot of the "realistic" aspects have melted away, I'm a huge proponent of people actually saying what they did on their pieces, its what seperates the
Dec 08, 2018,17:50 PM
artistic from the realistic for me. I don't mind anything on photographs but a lot of art pieces represent themselves as actual photos taken in the moment a realistic photo (can we call them Franken photos? super retouched and then the photographer never mentions the retouches). That's the only thing that really irks me in the hobby.
There are a lot of amazing artworks out there (from photographs) but very few have that authenticity anymore and we usually just assume with our eyes that everything is ok (at least here in my city its taboo to ask if the photographer edited the artwork but its coming to a point where I can spot it fairly easily
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I never minded cropping (in fact for watches it is almost a must) we are limited to what and how we can achieve a shot its the moment that counts and if you don't have that lens that can reach as far or want to convey a different mood than the current established then its one of those ways to go, although with a slight loss of megapixels. Like a lot of things in life we go from one extreme (super realistic) to another (super edited) in societal trends, I think we have the same vision for our photos that as long as we enjoy them and derive that pleasure then who cares
I've considered having the hobby as a part time job but one part of me is afraid to try it, exactly because that enjoyability could fade away.
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Rolling in the Deep
By: cshimokita : December 4th, 2018-18:59
100% of photography... ① is figuring out where to stand. ② is the decision to use or not use a tripod. ③ is steeped in a commonly shared perception of quality. ④ is about finding a way to reveal the essence of the subject. Post processing... 一 is a tool t...
hahaha... thanks Bill
By: cshimokita : December 4th, 2018-19:42
I don't necessarily subscribe to all points in the three areas... and I am fairly certain that for you more than ① are in play ; ). Casey
Long list.....
By: Quan : December 4th, 2018-19:59
add 1 more may make no harm 5. See with your heart not only eyes if I may add to the list
Good one Quan...
By: cshimokita : December 4th, 2018-21:19
and a worthy addition. Casey
Thank you Alex....
By: cshimokita : December 4th, 2018-21:23
That photo was taken with a Nikon F3, an AI 50mm F1.2 S, and most likely Fuji Pro 400 (color negative film) as I was using a lot of that eight years ago. Casey
Thank you!
By: claes_t : December 4th, 2018-23:25
Very well put. If I may, I would like to add a couple of points... Before making a shot, I try to determine if the subject and the subsequent picture will stand on its own merits. Will the picture appeal to an objective audience or are there subjective el...
Thank you Claes...
By: cshimokita : December 5th, 2018-01:50
You raised some good points, I am fairly confident that the discussions about quality and beauty will continue for some time to come. I kind of enjoy that (in photography) there is always just a little bit more ; ) Casey
Absolutely stunning photo.
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 5th, 2018-00:54
And thanks for the tips, I am going to try them. My photography needs much work.
Thank you "Zabreg"
By: cshimokita : December 5th, 2018-01:58
The expressway service area was built in a great location... where to stand was a given... ; ) Casey
true.....
By: Baron - Mr Red : December 5th, 2018-02:48
.....and i am sure everyone has their own tweaks. But for a relative beginner, its food for thought
I am in....
By: InHavenPro : December 5th, 2018-01:53
thorough agreement . That image of Mt. Fuji is enormously excellent . Cheers, Filip
Thank you Filip...
By: cshimokita : December 5th, 2018-03:58
One of the view times I have experienced an expressway service area with such a view... normally all there is to see is the parking lot surrounded by sound barriers ; ) With a friend, I was heading down to Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture (a well known pottery ...
Will do
By: Arie - Mr Orange : December 5th, 2018-04:03
But I got the feeling it will take a few years before the time will be there...
;-) ;-)
By: cshimokita : December 5th, 2018-05:07
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totally agree!
By: socabaptist : December 5th, 2018-11:42
I started with a Mamiya 645. So I'm used to trying to get it right in camera. I bought a digital camera and a mac but I have not used the mac for photo processing - ever! I'm still thinking of getting a digital camera with some filters and just using that...
I like that Idea.
By: claes_t : December 5th, 2018-11:47
A good first step might be to tape over the screen to avoid too much sneak peaking 😄
Thanks for the comment 'socabaptist', it was a beautiful day...
By: cshimokita : December 5th, 2018-16:51
Yes, good way to start up... also gives you a chance to see what you like and how you want to present your photos. If you do landscapes then a PL filter might be one way to start. Many digital cameras also have film emulations that you can experiment with...
I an among those who think that...
By: amanico : December 8th, 2018-01:03
Photography is about a way to reveal the essence of the subject. The image is " is the sole purpose of photography ". And Post processing is the way to turn an average photo into something special. Interesting topic!
That second line came off an Adobe advert...
By: cshimokita : December 8th, 2018-13:36
I never really bought into the concept that post processing is the be-all-to-end-all, but it certainly can enhance in the right hands. I use it mostly for correction such as straightening, cloning, WB correction, cropping, and curves. Not all photos make ...