PF Photography: Tips, Tricks, & Photo Sharing

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Discussion Overview

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.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • 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.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

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.

Contextual Notes

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.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in photography, from beginners seeking advice to more experienced photographers looking for community feedback and tips on improving their work.

  • #151
larkspur said:
Aspen was somewhat cooperative in the modified light tent this afternoon.
You have a nice model. Keep using Aspen. Cats love small quiet spaces, especially if they are warm (flood-lights), and they are generally lazy enough to hold still for long periods. They generally look better with less ambient light, and more open pupils, but that's the way it goes. I used to try to use my ferrets as models, but although they liked small spaces, they did not give a damn about warmth, nor did they hold still for long. Those little rascals always had something that needed doing NOW!
 
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  • #152
More Still Life

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I wanted something blue so I used Windex...
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A combination of both:
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  • #153
turbo-1 said:
You have a nice model. Keep using Aspen. Cats love small quiet spaces, especially if they are warm (flood-lights), and they are generally lazy enough to hold still for long periods. They generally look better with less ambient light, and more open pupils, but that's the way it goes. I used to try to use my ferrets as models, but although they liked small spaces, they did not give a damn about warmth, nor did they hold still for long. Those little rascals always had something that needed doing NOW!

Aspen was moving so much I had to use a flash, hence small pupils. She likes smooth hard surfaces to lay on and the tile board was perfect for her.:biggrin: I had to keep throwing little objects off camera to get her attention.
 
  • #154
Well, she's pretty and if she'll submit to light-tenting you've got a rich source of images. Many of my best ferret images were taken when they were really sleepy, and were just waking up or ready to crash.
 
  • #155
larkspur said:
A combination of both:
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Great pictures, larkspur!

I love the tongue. :-p or :-p Our calico, Pumpkin used to do that, but her tongue poked out about 2-3 mm.
 
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  • #156
Heh. Larkspur, I wish I could take pictures like you do.

I love that last picture with your cat and the glass bottle. The cat looks like he/she just drank the Windex :smile:.
 
  • #157
Well larkspur, clearly demonstrates that the most important part of the camera is the eight inch behind it. Very well done.
 
  • #158
Astronuc said:
Great pictures, larkspur!

I love to tongue. :-p or :-p Our calico, Pumpkin used to do that, but her tongue poked out about 2-3 mm.
I love the tongue too.

Math Jeans said:
I love that last picture with your cat and the glass bottle. The cat looks like he/she just drank the Windex :smile:.
That is what made her eyes so blue :wink:
 
  • #159
Andre said:
Well larkspur, clearly demonstrates that the most important part of the camera is the eight inch behind it. Very well done.
Thanks Andre!
 
  • #160
My kitty, Sweet Miss Phoebe, sat very still and stared at Aspen for the longest time...she, too, is a big fan of your photos!
 
  • #161
Super pictures, as always larkspur!
 
  • #162
Pardon me, can I join in on the fun? Most of my pics are on my home computer and I am at work, but I wanted to share this one. (I have been enjoying this thread in the background)

DSE anyone? :smile:

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  • #163
lisab said:
My kitty, Sweet Miss Phoebe, sat very still and stared at Aspen for the longest time...she, too, is a big fan of your photos!
Aww! Post some pictures of her!

Evo said:
Super pictures, as always larkspur!
Thanks Evo!

Ms Music said:
Pardon me, can I join in on the fun? Most of my pics are on my home computer and I am at work, but I wanted to share this one. (I have been enjoying this thread in the background)

DSE anyone? :smile:

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Thanks for joining in! Nice abstract photo. What does DSE stand for?
 
  • #164
Double Slit Experiment... sorry.

My kid did it for a science project.
 
  • #165
Ms Music said:
Double Slit Experiment... sorry.

My kid did it for a science project.
:smile: When I googled DSE the first hit was for Detroit Speed and Engineering. I thought...hmmm kinda looks like a tail light that had been distorted some way. Now it makes more sense.
 
  • #166
That IS funny! Sorry I didn't spell it out...

The spot is about the size of your fingernail, I used my macro lense. That whole picture is no bigger than about 2x2 (inches). I had more fun photographing the science project than she did with the whole thing... ;-)
 
  • #167
larkspur said:
Aspen was moving so much I had to use a flash, hence small pupils. She likes smooth hard surfaces to lay on and the tile board was perfect for her.:biggrin: I had to keep throwing little objects off camera to get her attention.
How does Aspen get those pupils stopped down so fast if you're using a flash? Are you using red-eye reduction to pre-flash her?

Beautiful cat, BTW.
 
  • #168
turbo-1 said:
How does Aspen get those pupils stopped down so fast if you're using a flash? Are you using red-eye reduction to pre-flash her?

Beautiful cat, BTW.

I had three compact fluorescent lights(one hanging from the ceiling fan chain and one on each side) on her too and the tile board she is laying on was white. I call it a modified light tent because I used the canopy on my bed to hang the black backdrop and then I put white muslin cloth over the lamps to soften them.
 
  • #169
OK, then she is being flooded with light (in her terms, anyway), since cats are designed to be nocturnal hunters, and she's seeing a LOT of spotlight in the photo-shoots. My ferrets felt the same way, though they were always more "on the edge" and ready to tackle something (even if it was each other) instead of giving me a few seconds of portrait time.
 
  • #170
Andre said:
Actually I screwed a large tube around the lens, that is directly and ridgidly connected to the housing, not to the moving parts. It is used to screw on filters, conversion lenses and solar caps. You can push that against the window without harm.

See here
that's a good idea but I'm not sure that's convenient since I change lens' often.

camera=>http://www.dpreview.com/news/0703/07030602nikond40x.asp

larkspur said:

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I like this one the best
 

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  • #171
larkspur said:
I had three compact fluorescent lights(one hanging from the ceiling fan chain and one on each side) on her too and the tile board she is laying on was white. I call it a modified light tent because I used the canopy on my bed to hang the black backdrop and then I put white muslin cloth over the lamps to soften them.
And Aspen just lay there while you did all that. My cats rarely sit still - unless they've just eaten and are resting.
 
  • #172
Astronuc said:
And Aspen just lay there while you did all that. My cats rarely sit still - unless they've just eaten and are resting.
No, she was moving all around batting a small clip across the tile board. That is why I had to use the flash because I was just getting blurry shots without it.
 
  • #173
Ms Music said:
That IS funny! Sorry I didn't spell it out...

The spot is about the size of your fingernail, I used my macro lense. That whole picture is no bigger than about 2x2 (inches). I had more fun photographing the science project than she did with the whole thing... ;-)
That's a great picture Ms Music, welcome to the forum!
 
  • #174
Ms Music said:
Pardon me, can I join in on the fun? Most of my pics are on my home computer and I am at work, but I wanted to share this one. (I have been enjoying this thread in the background)

DSE anyone? :smile:

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Cool picture! :cool: Welcome to PF, and Thanks for jumping in! :approve:
 
  • #175
larkspur said:
2289567657_a9eb228de6.jpg

I wanted something blue so I used Windex...
2290374274_6a35028e43.jpg


2292345538_49bbd6750f.jpg


A combination of both:
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Can I RIA your last two? I think the first two are great.

PS, your frames are much better than before.
 
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  • #176
What's RIA?
 
  • #177
Rip it appart! (I find some things awkward with them).
 
  • #178
I don't understand -- You find some things awkward with whom?
 
  • #179
Her last two pictures.
 
  • #180
Oh, you don't like cats. Are you allergic, or something else...?
 

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