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Post by snoggle on Jul 30, 2014 16:01:41 GMT
Okay, so I've started my little Photography hobby today and created a new Flickr account: www.flickr.com/photos/125738580@N07/I've been playing about with a few of the editing tools Flickr has to offer to try and make my pictures a little better than how they came out (they weren't the best, especially with my 8MP phone camera). After a few trial and errors I realised that HDR mode is really not suited for fast moving objects. That, and I need to get my timing right. I'd like to know what you guys think of my first few shots on Waterloo Bridge. Not bad considering you're using a phone. A few comments. 1) you were shooting the shadow (dark) side of the vehicles. Better to take the side which the light was shining on to if that's possible. 2) I've no idea how adjustable your phone is in terms of shutter speed but you need a faster (higher) speed to capture moving vehicles. 3) I happen to like your Volvo hybrid shot with the London Eye in the background but I like bus photos with background not the boring old standard 3/4s view that so many people take. One comment on that shot is that you've got a lamp post or similar caught on the left. Sometimes it's nice to crop these out of the shot as they distract the eye. Unfortunately it's near impossible to avoid street furniture in photos - look at how many buses have lights growing out of their roofs! I've seen far worse photos from people who use cameras!
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Post by Nathan on Jul 30, 2014 17:46:27 GMT
Okay, so I've started my little Photography hobby today and created a new Flickr account: www.flickr.com/photos/125738580@N07/I've been playing about with a few of the editing tools Flickr has to offer to try and make my pictures a little better than how they came out (they weren't the best, especially with my 8MP phone camera). After a few trial and errors I realised that HDR mode is really not suited for fast moving objects. That, and I need to get my timing right. I'd like to know what you guys think of my first few shots on Waterloo Bridge. Not bad considering you're using a phone. A few comments. 1) you were shooting the shadow (dark) side of the vehicles. Better to take the side which the light was shining on to if that's possible. 2) I've no idea how adjustable your phone is in terms of shutter speed but you need a faster (higher) speed to capture moving vehicles. 3) I happen to like your Volvo hybrid shot with the London Eye in the background but I like bus photos with background not the boring old standard 3/4s view that so many people take. One comment on that shot is that you've got a lamp post or similar caught on the left. Sometimes it's nice to crop these out of the shot as they distract the eye. Unfortunately it's near impossible to avoid street furniture in photos - look at how many buses have lights growing out of their roofs! I've seen far worse photos from people who use cameras! Thanks, Snoggle! Yeah I've been trying to find a setting for fast moving objects but there isn't one on my phone. I'll take advantage of the tips you've given me so far
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Post by Jack on Aug 2, 2014 17:58:25 GMT
I started with a digital camera and have moved onto a Cannon 1100D. As others have mentioned, learn to use the sun to your advantage...there will be times were an odd thing comes past and the sun will be in completely the wrong spot, but you just have to learn to let some things go. Most importantly, snap what YOU want to snap. I prefer to snap local buses mainly because I don't have the time to go all over the place like others. Don't let others tell you "it's boring seeing the same shots" etc, because at the end of the day you are taking the picture for you, not for them. There is a lot of big headed and childish people in this hobby, so do what you want to Photography allows you to express yourself as well, so think outside the box, and whilst looking at others shots is a good way to get a basic idea of how to take a shot etc. develop your own style If you have any questions, then feel free to drop a PM
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Post by John tuthill on Aug 2, 2014 18:53:22 GMT
I started with a digital camera and have moved onto a Cannon 1100D. As others have mentioned, learn to use the sun to your advantage...there will be times were an odd thing comes past and the sun will be in completely the wrong spot, but you just have to learn to let some things go. Most importantly, snap what YOU want to snap. I prefer to snap local buses mainly because I don't have the time to go all over the place like others. Don't let others tell you "it's boring seeing the same shots" etc, because at the end of the day you are taking the picture for you, not for them. There is a lot of big headed and childish people in this hobby, so do what you want to Photography allows you to express yourself as well, so think outside the box, and whilst looking at others shots is a good way to get a basic idea of how to take a shot etc. develop your own style If you have any questions, then feel free to drop a PM I agree, we're not all David Baileys The beauty of a digital camera is you can delete straight away the duff shots
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