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Where's that confounded caterpillar?
PF Photography: Tips, Tricks, & Photo Sharing
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This thread focuses on various aspects of photography, including tips for taking better photos, sharing personal images, and discussing techniques for image manipulation. Participants share their experiences, seek advice, and showcase their work, covering both technical and creative elements of photography.
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- One participant expresses a desire for pointers in photography, noting their inexperience.
- Several participants share links to their photos, discussing the qualities of their images, such as focus and background.
- There are suggestions for image hosting services and guidelines for photo sizes to avoid clutter.
- Image manipulation software, specifically GIMP, is recommended for enhancing photos.
- One participant notes that their dog photo appears dull and seeks advice on improving its appearance.
- Another participant points out a blue tint in a dog photo and suggests adjusting the color balance to warm it up.
- Participants discuss the challenges of photographing wildlife, with some sharing their experiences and techniques.
- There are discussions about the use of high f-stop settings to achieve specific effects in photographs.
- Some participants express admiration for each other's work, highlighting specific aspects like detail and composition.
- Advice is given on joining photography groups for constructive criticism to improve skills.
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Participants generally share tips and experiences, but there are varying opinions on techniques and preferences for photo editing and styles. The discussion includes both agreement on the value of certain tools and differing views on how to achieve desired effects in photography.
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Some participants mention specific technical aspects, such as focal lengths and f-stop settings, but there is no consensus on the best practices for all scenarios. The discussion also reflects a range of skill levels and personal preferences in photography.
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Individuals interested in photography, from beginners seeking advice to more experienced photographers looking for community feedback and tips on improving their work.
Where's that confounded caterpillar?
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davenn
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Andy Resnick said:
sweet detail in that pic, Andy nice one !
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Thoughtful Garden:
A friend of mine is growing large purple neurons in his garden.
A friend of mine is growing large purple neurons in his garden.
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Very nice mushroom, Andy!Andy Resnick said:
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DaveC426913
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I just got two of my pics accepted into a local Conservation Photography Contest.
These are the five I submitted:
Which two would you have accepted?
These are the five I submitted:
Which two would you have accepted?
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DaveC426913 said:
well done, congrats
hmmmm ... 2 and 4 cobweb and boats in mistDave
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See, now that's what I would have picked.davenn said:
Not the least reason because those birds in the mist are Grebes - a protected species in our lagoon in the park (kind of the point of the Photo contest). I'd have thought it was a shoe-in.
They went with cobweb and dragonfly.
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Nice photos, Dave! I would also go with those two.DaveC426913 said:
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I can almost smell the thing while viewing your picture.Andy Resnick said:
Where's that confounded caterpillar?