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Photo Association Game Thread

Clix Pix said:
Deep Diver, thank you for bringing your issue up and sharing your concerns with us. This is not the way that the Digital Photo Forum community should be functioning, the direction in which we're going at all, and making inappropriate comments (whether thinly disguised as or meant as "jokes") just is not appropriate. I have the feeling that part of the problem is that so-called "smart cracks" or "jokes" are one thing when done in person and there are visual and aural cues as to the intent and meaning, but unfortunately in an online discussion forum where things are written the situation is not at all the same and it is unfortunately way too easy for supposed "humor" to totally come across in a very negative way, to be misinterpreted by those who read the post. Not at all the atmosphere that we want to promote here, is it?

Thank you, JZ0309, for clarifying things a bit for us and apologizing for any misunderstandings and misinterpretations of intent that came from your comments and what you felt were "jokes." I think there may be further apologies to Deep Diver from one or more other parties which, if offered, would be appreciated as well?
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deep diver said:
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I assume you are referring to me, since my PotD comment was given an angry response by you, which is why I cleared out that comment.

I am sorry if my joking around offended you. Because there had been a fair amount of that type of commentary, including some with me as a recipient (which did not bother me), I did not think that was a problem. Especially since I made sure to poke fun at myself, first and foremost.

Clearly I was wrong.

And like Deep Diver, I think my absence in the Digital Photography forum will be permanent. I joined MacRumors to discuss Apple products, nothing more and nothing less.

I am also sorry that you did not reach out to me via personal message after the first time - I would have been quick to apologize to you, in public, had I known something I said bothered you.

I found the two threads I participated on a regular basis to be enjoyable at first, but that enjoyment has dropped off. Enough is enough. I bid all of you (at least in the Digital Photography forum) goodby and I hope your enjoyment will be increased by my absence.

I will still have some level of participation in Mac / Apple Watch / Apple news forums so I may see some of you outside of Digital Photography. So I am not leaving MR altogether.
 
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All my photos are animals or flowers… I noticed flowers seem to get posted a lot though
 
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Captain Trips said:
I assume you are referring to me, since my PotD comment was given an angry response by you, which is why I cleared out that comment.

I am sorry if my joking around offended you. Because there had been a fair amount of that type of commentary, including some with me as a recipient (which did not bother me), I did not think that was a problem. Especially since I made sure to poke fun at myself, first and foremost.

Clearly I was wrong.

And like Deep Diver, I think my absence in the Digital Photography forum will be permanent. I joined MacRumors to discuss Apple products, nothing more and nothing less.

I am also sorry that you did not reach out to me via personal message after the first time - I would have been quick to apologize to you, in public, had I known something I said bothered you.

I found the two threads I participated on a regular basis to be enjoyable at first, but that enjoyment has dropped off. Enough is enough. I bid all of you (at least in the Digital Photography forum) goodby and I hope your enjoyment will be increased by my absence.

I will still have some level of participation in Mac / Apple Watch / Apple news forums so I may see some of you outside of Digital Photography. So I am not leaving MR altogether.
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Thank you
 
I would like to apologise to cat lovers, cat owners and cat photographers for my comment yesterday suggesting that perhaps there could be a bit more variety in the photos being posted. It was brought to my attention that there has been a lot of bird photos posted as well. I guess my comment was the result of being in a particular mood and having a preference for a good bird photo over a cat photo. This is a fun forum and I don't wish to see it get derailed or be accused of being insensitive towards certain subject matter. So, lets post on...:)
 
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Livvie said:
Bluebell woods… this goes on for a couple miles. Picture doesn’t do it justice. It’s like a grass meadow but instead of grass it’s thick blue/purple flowers. The smell is amazing. If anyone has any tips for how to capture it better please advise :)

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Hi @Livvie,
Getting back for your question on advising (and hoping it does not annoy others ;) ):
When taking a picture light plays an essential role. (There is a nicely lit picture by @stillcrazyman a few posts above) Also, only well lit parts of teh picture will have a good dynamic range of colours.
The picture you posted, has been taken in a wood where you have the challenge of trees not letting the sunlight pass. Therefore your leftside is in the shadow, while the right hand part of the picture is mostly nicely lit. While having the path in the center as a leading line adds to the picture, in this particular capture I would have favoured the light over composition and fully turned right where the flowers are, taking the picture where lightconditions are the best.
Possibly, when you further walk in the wood, you come to places where there are less trees, allowing for both sides of the path (and thereby picture) to get good light.
Depending on what device (camera/phone) you used it may allow for setting profiles. Bringing out colours will best work with a vivid setting (you may also do so in post processing/editing, as number of apps allow to do so)

Let the community further discover your pictures (and that is valid for anyone)
 
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Livvie said:
Bluebell woods… this goes on for a couple miles. Picture doesn’t do it justice. It’s like a grass meadow but instead of grass it’s thick blue/purple flowers. The smell is amazing. If anyone has any tips for how to capture it better please advise :)

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In my experience I found the purple colour always gets lost amongst the greens much more in a photo than it does in person. I found shooting with a longer lens helps (if possible) as it compacts the flowers into the photo more. Also shooting first thing or last thing at night is another good rule.

Some images never capture the feeling you get from a place in quite the same way.
 
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mollyc said:
Oh, no, I have missed the comments you refer to, but that is very sad and not in the spirit of our forum. :( I hope whoever has made these comments reflects on their words on a personal and group level. This is not the behavior the core group endorses.

I hope you come back after a break. 💕
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Thank you Molly.
 
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