Colonial Williamsburg (see yesterday's photo). We live in the DC area, so traffic is always a nightmare mid-Sunday. We left early enough Saturday morning not to get hung up in any, but coming home was a different matter.
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Photo Of The Day - October 2017
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Colonial Williamsburg (see yesterday's photo). We live in the DC area, so traffic is always a nightmare mid-Sunday. We left early enough Saturday morning not to get hung up in any, but coming home was a different matter.
Really??!?! you are being all protective of MacRy here yet tease me relentlessly about my Leica Addiction? pot, kettle...
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You taught me well!
I like it when a photographer conkers a new skill!
Well you, know, from acorns and all...
Oak-A, we need to knock it off because everyone will be getting Sycamore jokes...
I know we’re not allowed to share more than one picture a day in the thread but while trying out some long exposure shots I managed to grab this one with the iPhone 8 Plus, couldn’t not share.
Comments are always welcome.
I’m on a personal mission to prove that skill is more important than having the most expensive camera.
Comments are always welcome.
I’m on a personal mission to prove that skill is more important than having the most expensive camera.
Well you took it to a new level!Really??!?! you are being all protective of MacRy here yet tease me relentlessly about my Leica Addiction? pot, kettle...
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Well you, know, from acorns and all...
Oak-A, we need to knock it off because everyone will be getting Sycamore jokes...
As for your addiction you're beyond help!
Leica: the camera brand for Lawyers, Doctors and Lottery winners!
So you're using a tripod and ND filter? Agree that composition and lighting is more important than gear.I know we’re not allowed to share more than one picture a day in the thread but while trying out some long exposure shots I managed to grab this one with the iPhone 8 Plus, couldn’t not share.
Comments are always welcome.
I’m on a personal mission to prove that skill is more important than having the most expensive camera.
Unfortunately Photography is a male dominated world and we're all gear heads!
Yep had one of those portable tripods.
nothing too heavy. Literally Just to be able to hold the phone steadily.
I know we’re not allowed to share more than one picture a day in the thread but while trying out some long exposure shots I managed to grab this one with the iPhone 8 Plus, couldn’t not share.
Comments are always welcome.
I’m on a personal mission to prove that skill is more important than having the most expensive camera.
Hmm, I feel bad about this as I know you are proud of it but if I am being critical and I hope that is what you are looking for rather than a hollow like shaped pat on the head... I think the shutter was open too long. It has lost the texture of the water. For this close up you want something in the region of a 1/15s - 1/20s exposure to keep some texture while capturing the movement. also, the detail in the foliage is mangled a bit on the far side of the river.
Slowing the shutter would make it more like this. Having said that, this is too slow too.
DSC03787.jpg by Ken OHagan, on FlickrIt is a good shot but sorry to say I think you have taken better... - I feel bad now sorry...
Great mission keep at it!
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Is this the same photo as the one submitted yesterday?
Sorry if I'm wrong
Cheers
Hugh
I thought that too... or was that numbers 5-8???
It's an interesting (and never settled) conversation as to whether or not gear or the photographer is more important. I am in the camp that they are equally important. All gear has its limits, and sometimes you just don't have the right tool for the job. The photo I submitted today of the clouds and traffic is one that I have tried before to take with my phone, but it has never worked because the phone does not allow me to manually override focus, or if it does, then it just jumps again for a moving subject (maybe I don't know how to use my phone camera correctly??).
On the other hand, if a phone is the only camera available, then you certainly must make the best of it! Is the most expensive camera always needed? No of course not, plenty of us here use modest dSLRs (in comparison to the medium format cameras, etc.). But it's undisputable that a dSLR, even entry level, has advantages over a phone camera.
But developing skills will make any camera work better.
To me the camera is like a tool. Generally, the more advanced, better spec it has just makes the process of getting to the picture you want easier.
Within reason of course... But yes i agree skill and tech in harmony gives the best results...
Within reason of course... But yes i agree skill and tech in harmony gives the best results...
It's an interesting (and never settled) conversation as to whether or not gear or the photographer is more important. I am in the camp that they are equally important. All gear has its limits, and sometimes you just don't have the right tool for the job. The photo I submitted today of the clouds and traffic is one that I have tried before to take with my phone, but it has never worked because the phone does not allow me to manually override focus, or if it does, then it just jumps again for a moving subject (maybe I don't know how to use my phone camera correctly??).
On the other hand, if a phone is the only camera available, then you certainly must make the best of it! Is the most expensive camera always needed? No of course not, plenty of us here use modest dSLRs (in comparison to the medium format cameras, etc.). But it's undisputable that a dSLR, even entry level, has advantages over a phone camera.
But developing skills will make any camera work better.
Hmm, I feel bad about this as I know you are proud of it but if I am being critical and I hope that is what you are looking for rather than a hollow like shaped pat on the head... I think the shutter was open too long. It has lost the texture of the water. For this close up you want something in the region of a 1/15s - 1/20s exposure to keep some texture while capturing the movement. also, the detail in the foliage is mangled a bit on the far side of the river.
Slowing the shutter would make it more like this. Having said that, this is too slow too.
It is a good shot but sorry to say I think you have taken better... - I feel bad now sorry...
Great mission keep at it!
Thank you. Much appreciated. I’m definitely looking to improve and absolutely welcome such criticism.
It's an interesting (and never settled) conversation as to whether or not gear or the photographer is more important. I am in the camp that they are equally important. All gear has its limits, and sometimes you just don't have the right tool for the job. The photo I submitted today of the clouds and traffic is one that I have tried before to take with my phone, but it has never worked because the phone does not allow me to manually override focus, or if it does, then it just jumps again for a moving subject (maybe I don't know how to use my phone camera correctly??).
On the other hand, if a phone is the only camera available, then you certainly must make the best of it! Is the most expensive camera always needed? No of course not, plenty of us here use modest dSLRs (in comparison to the medium format cameras, etc.). But it's undisputable that a dSLR, even entry level, has advantages over a phone camera.
But developing skills will make any camera work better.
I agree with both of you. My mission is more for the people who buy a DSLR & automatically assume they’re photographers now & just because they have an expensive camera, the pictures are automatically going to look better.
Sorry. Wasn't be sexist. Just I'm aware male photographers are often all about the gear!
Dont worry.... We learn that one quick enough!
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Ha ha ha... Open mouth, insert foot...
I work on the premise of buying the best I can afford. That way when my pictures don't measure up I know where the problem lies!It's an interesting (and never settled) conversation as to whether or not gear or the photographer is more important. I am in the camp that they are equally important. All gear has its limits, and sometimes you just don't have the right tool for the job. The photo I submitted today of the clouds and traffic is one that I have tried before to take with my phone, but it has never worked because the phone does not allow me to manually override focus, or if it does, then it just jumps again for a moving subject (maybe I don't know how to use my phone camera correctly??).
On the other hand, if a phone is the only camera available, then you certainly must make the best of it! Is the most expensive camera always needed? No of course not, plenty of us here use modest dSLRs (in comparison to the medium format cameras, etc.). But it's undisputable that a dSLR, even entry level, has advantages over a phone camera.
But developing skills will make any camera work better.
Also buying better is often cheaper than buying cheap, then buying again when you outgrow it.
He/she is a real beauty, at least from a distance!!
What a great article, thank you, i thought there was only one spider in the UK capable of breaking the skin and injecting venom, now i may not go into the garden again - ever!