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Post by loafer on Aug 13, 2016 19:03:55 GMT
"How rude!" Think of my rudeness as free education. Let's face it, you didn't use a tripod, you didn't go there before and work out the angle, you didn't take bracketing shots (eg. +0.5, +1, -0.5, -1), you didn't deliberately choose the time of day - to go there at sunrise or sunset, for instance. Just 'SNAP!' and you expect to win Delta's packet of grilling sausages (best before Sep 18th). Some of the best photographs ever taken are as a result of of impulse or just being in the correct place at the correct time and importantly the use of natural existing light and above all composition, composition, composition. Nowadays if you don't get the composition correct first time of course you can cheat afterwards but it's nice to get it right 'in camera' if you can. Ask Henri Cartier Bresson. It's also not about having all 'the right gear' he was an advocate of carrying a small easy to handle camera (A Leica) that enabled you to be unobtrusive and get some of the best candid shots. Some of the best shots taken in war and conflict zones have similarly been taken by people able to remain unobtrusive and not stand out waving their big fat telephoto lens equipped camera about. (I'm sure some photographers carry all those long lenses in order to make up for inadequacies in their well.....you know what.) I carry my Nikon DSLR less and less these days preferring to keep my small cheap Panasonic Lumix TZ 35 close by or even my phone, the Nikon with it's additional lenses is just too cumbersome really. Have you tried Micro Four Thirds cameras, mjg? They're every bit as capable as DSLRs (for the average prints or screen viewing) and the kit is much smaller and lighter. I'm a keen photographer and have been since 1970, and have tried most formats. The m43 format is worth a go - even professionals use it now.
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Post by kris on Aug 13, 2016 19:05:42 GMT
The word 'cunt' was invented to describe Iconoclast. im beginning to understand that all that complaining about haulier p and myself arguing was just jealousy and frustration at there being no space for anyone else to have an argument.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Aug 13, 2016 19:09:26 GMT
Anyway....... back to the thread ........ Where the hell are all the other entries for the competition? Come on you lot .... get cracking Well, the thing is that I have thousands of photos of my trips on my boat, but not one of them is what you would call a prize winning photograph. My girlfriend does take fantastic photographs, firstly because she has a far better camera but more importantly because she has an eye for a good photo opportunity.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Aug 13, 2016 19:19:04 GMT
The word 'cunt' was invented to describe Iconoclast. im beginning to understand that all that complaining about haulier p and myself arguing was just jealousy and frustration at there being no space for anyone else to have an argument. Well, no, I just pointed out that your constant bickering detracted from the forum, rather than adding to it. You may recall that I offered on CWDF to travel anywhere on the canal network to tow your boat anywhere you needed it to be towed to, which is hardly the action of a jealous and frustrated fellow boater. If you are missing haulierp and looking to turn your guns on me, then please don't bother because you are simply wasting your time.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 20:06:48 GMT
im beginning to understand that all that complaining about haulier p and myself arguing was just jealousy and frustration at there being no space for anyone else to have an argument. Well, no, I just pointed out that your constant bickering detracted from the forum, rather than adding to it. You may recall that I offered on CWDF to travel anywhere on the canal network to tow your boat anywhere you needed it to be towed to, which is hardly the action of a jealous and frustrated fellow boater. If you are missing haulierp and looking to turn your guns on me, then please don't bother because you are simply wasting your time. Interesting, I offered a mooring too. that could have been a very interesting get together...
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Post by ammodels on Aug 13, 2016 20:18:18 GMT
im beginning to understand that all that complaining about haulier p and myself arguing was just jealousy and frustration at there being no space for anyone else to have an argument. Well, no, I just pointed out that your constant bickering detracted from the forum, rather than adding to it. You may recall that I offered on CWDF to travel anywhere on the canal network to tow your boat anywhere you needed it to be towed to, which is hardly the action of a jealous and frustrated fellow boater. If you are missing haulierp and looking to turn your guns on me, then please don't bother because you are simply wasting your time. You could have saved time and done a Tomsk on him instead.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Aug 13, 2016 20:24:43 GMT
If you can't be bothered to put your camera on a tripod, is it really a photo worth taking? Well for low light photography or night time maybe at a push yes. But for normal daylight stuff? By the time you've faffed about setting it up and sorted the lens out you've totally missed the chance of a great shot. Not a competition entry obvs. Putting my Serious Hat on now... Is that your grand-daughter? She's a little beauty, you must be very proud of her.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 20:35:02 GMT
Well for low light photography or night time maybe at a push yes. But for normal daylight stuff? By the time you've faffed about setting it up and sorted the lens out you've totally missed the chance of a great shot. Not a competition entry obvs. Putting my Serious Hat on now... Is that your grand-daughter? She's a little beauty, you must be very proud of her. Indeed it is, and yes we are, thanks.
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Post by kris on Aug 14, 2016 5:36:22 GMT
I should actually start putting smiley faces on to denote humour, when its intended because it seems to get lost on the Internet. At least the outcome was for you two to kiss and make up😃 Back to the photos , I think I did well then for a snap with an iPad!
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Post by Saltysplash on Aug 14, 2016 19:30:40 GMT
Have I won yet?
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Post by JohnV on Aug 14, 2016 19:35:09 GMT
I have been trying to sign up a sock puppet on here (called nukke) but it wont let me from the same email account. Bloody nuisance 'cos I was going to post some other photos under other names. so I'm going to post them anyway img632 by mudlarker2, on Flickr 178 by mudlarker2, on Flickr may 2012 Cornwall 041 by mudlarker2, on Flickr
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Post by Saltysplash on Aug 14, 2016 19:55:53 GMT
Youve shot your bolt now for next months photo.......great pics though
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Post by JohnV on Aug 14, 2016 19:58:31 GMT
incidentally for the technically inclined the first shot was taken with a Pentax P30N on Kodak Ultramax 400 ASA film using a Pentax A 28 ~ 80mm zoom the middle one was taken with a Sanyo S120 and the third with a Hitachi HDC1496E/P
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Post by naughtyfox on Aug 14, 2016 20:00:13 GMT
I have a photo of mine in mind for this here competition, so I shan't be worrying until Sept 22 gets a bit closer. Dum de dum, tiddley-dee-dee.... (waits patiently)
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Post by Trina on Aug 14, 2016 20:01:50 GMT
I really like piccy number 1 👍
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