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Next Photo Contest: So what's it gonna be?
- Thread starter Hurley
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dionythicus
Kiss My Hearse
mbdorfer said:
Would hairy legs count, too? I'm growing out my winter pelt. I know, TMI.
Bobo's Mama
proud corn mommy!
At least I know I'm not the only one!:grin01:
Serpwidgets
New member
That's my point, what may be "perfect" focus or "perfect" exposure is a matter of opinion, and it varies with every pic, depending on the situation. Just because one picture looks "more in focus" than another does not make it a "better" picture.Joejr14 said:
It's an art, it's not about how closely one can follow a cookbook formula. If art were that simple, boy bands would be the sources of the best pop music ever. :grin01:
bryanc
Peeple of zee wurl, relax
No one wants to see corns with moustaches? I am shocked! :bang: JK
I was also thinking of corns and other pets, but my dog is scared of my snakes. :shrugs: Regardless of the choosen topic, I am going to enter this one as it will be a good exercise for me to figure out the best way to photograph my collection with my little camera.
I was also thinking of corns and other pets, but my dog is scared of my snakes. :shrugs: Regardless of the choosen topic, I am going to enter this one as it will be a good exercise for me to figure out the best way to photograph my collection with my little camera.
Tom Tuttle
Fightin the C
How about corns & bread? :crazy02:
Joejr14
Grand Bubble Burster
Serpwidgets said:
I don't agree at all. A picture is either in focus, or it's not. There's no 'maybe it's in focus'. The same goes for exposure. Things are either correctly exposed, underexposed, or overexposed. When you see a reflection of the flash on the snake, the picture is overexposed.
It's really not a big deal, and I understand that photography is an art and everyone has their own opinion on what is a good picture. Everyone's tastes are different, but from a technical standpoint, there's no debating focus and exposure.
Here's an example:
This is a picture I took at Lake Talquin here in Tallahassee when I was camping. I used the flash for a few pictures, and then turned it off. Imo, this picture is essentially 'ruined' because of the flash on the tree. While it might not be 'overexposed', it gives the hint of that and totally takes away from the picture---at least in my opinion. It makes the tree look out of place and makes the picture look like a painting in comparison to the tree. While it's what I consider an awesomely composed pictures, the technical aspects of it are lacking, and therefore I'd never blow it up.
Here is another example. This picture would probably have done better than the current one of the caramel (which I'm shocked that it's dead last of all of my pictures). I didn't select it because the tongue is not in focus. The edges are not crisp and sharp. Like I said, it's all a personal judgement call and I'm sure there's plenty who would think it's a really cool picture, it's just not clear enough for me. Perhaps I'm too picky.
:shrugs:
Joker
Single again?
You have got to be completly kidding me! Fun little contests do NOT need to be this serious and a big deal. If you cant take losing dont enter. Just because you think you pictures would get a better grade in a class doesnt mean others will like them best. Plain and simple. 
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Josh
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Joejr14
Grand Bubble Burster
Joker said:You have got to be completly kidding me! Fun little contests do NOT need to be this serious and a big deal. If you cant take losing dont enter. Just because you think you pictures would get a better grade in a class doesnt mean others will like them best. Plain and simple.
Josh
I'm not stating that I thought that. I'm not 'losing' either. I'm winning 2 heats and 2nd in a 3rd. I just find it interesting (and it relates to my original post) that for the most part it seems that the composition/artness of a picture matters more than the technical aspect---at least for most.
That's all I'm saying. The out of focus/exposure is just a nice little debate that has nothing to do with the photo contest, specifically.
Don't get so worked up there, Josh. Take that Nokia Rebel out and take some piktures, will ya?
CornCrazy
What's one more???
C'mon Joe...Joejr14 said:I'm not stating that I thought that. I'm not 'losing' either. I'm winning 2 heats and 2nd in a 3rd. I just find it interesting (and it relates to my original post) that for the most part it seems that the composition/artness of a picture matters more than the technical aspect---at least for most.
That's all I'm saying. The out of focus/exposure is just a nice little debate that has nothing to do with the photo contest, specifically.
Don't get so worked up there, Josh. Take that Nokia Rebel out and take some piktures, will ya?
All we've heard about lately is how your pictures are WAY better than everyone else's. Give it a rest already.
Yes, your pictures are nice, but they lack character. People like character. It's not just about perfect focus/exposure.
Joker
Single again?
:shrugs: Ummmm.... Im not worked up at all. I have a picture entered and Im not really sure what heat its actually in to see how its doing. I guess Ill have to go look now. Heck as much as this hurts to say I think I even voted for one of your pics. :sidestep: I just think that your seriousness is taking some of the fun out of it for others is all. Do the best you can post what your proud of and let the cards fall where they may. Im getting off my soap box now so the next post will be back to my old smart remarks like normal.
Josh
Josh
Joejr14 said:
I think everyone here realizes that some peoples cameras are better then others. I'm sure that even you, Joe, would not be able to take a perfectly focused and well exposed picture with my camera. People are taking this into consideration when voting.
While your pictures are nearly perfect technically, I find them kind of forgettable. The subject of the picture is what gets my attention, not the quality of focus, etc. The purpose of taking pictures is to capture something of interest, no?
jazzgeek
The Rule Of Thirds.
Well, no sheeeeyat, Sherlock!!Joejr14 said:
When I utter the name "Ansel Adams", do you think of the photographs of the American West, or the use of densitometer readings and calibrations of exposed and processed film to create the "Zone System" ??
When I utter "Michelangelo", do you think of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, or do you think of the mixture of pigments used to create his frescoes?
Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, and John Coltrane were notorious for practicing simple scales, chords, and etudes until their mouth bled, so as to master the "technical" aspects of their instruments.
I hold the opinion that in general, those who are masters of their creative craft are also masters of the technical components of that craft. Knowing the technicalities to the degree that they're merely an afterthought in the creative process allows for the creative freedom needed for the aesthetics of composition and such.
"Form follows function", as they say.
regards,
jazz
ghosthousecorns
Well-known member
Mary Beth you beat me to it, I was also going to say the camera's quality is limited by the amount one is able to spend on their camera, and has a lot to do with the picture being technically perfect. The creativity and resourcefulness of the photographer is a quality limited only by his/her amount of imagination, and has a lot to do with the picture being interesting.