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Picture taking, Tips and techniques
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post Aug 23 2007, 09:15 AM
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Sometimes taking the pictures are the toughest thing to get done to ones own satisfaction. happy.gif

I've had days when over 100 pics turned out 12 I liked... dry.gif laugh.gif

So we thought maybe we could have a thread for tips on successful picture taking and questions for those learning.

Anyone have anything they have been frustrated with taking pictures of lately?

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post Aug 23 2007, 09:36 AM
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This picture was taken with a Canon powershot A85
Med res-180 dpi and then cropped & resized for the forum.
Manual light and focus settings with tripod used on close up setting.
Field of view in pic shown approx: 35 mm


Ok who has questions or examples to share?

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post Aug 24 2007, 09:34 AM
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ok Dan......

Why does that stone guitar pick I made have a smile?...when it does'nt in person.
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post Aug 25 2007, 04:58 AM
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Mrs.CP, the pick has a smile because of all the love/enjoyment you put into makeing it! and a reflection from the camara!
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post Aug 27 2007, 08:53 AM
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Thanks Russ......And thats right about the reflection. Good job!

Here is one I took the other day of a Broad-Tailed Hummingbird. Turned out a little blury......but it wasnt so willing to sit still for me... happy.gif

Guess I should have set the settings for action shots also, and not just close up.
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post Sep 8 2007, 05:26 PM
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Okay, one of the most frequently asked questions has to be....
"How do I resize my pictures?" mellow.gif
So for those of you who need a wee bit o' sizin' help....check this out.
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Pretty cool, you can crop, frame, shade, greyscale, and then resize and save all for free!! cool.gif
www.Picresize.com

This one link should save Mrs.CP a whole buncha' time! laugh.gif

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post Oct 12 2007, 04:41 PM
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ooooo That will help lots of people out!
Remember 640x480 pixels or less views best in the forum here.
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Here is a picture I took, but whats that? huh.gif
Can anyone tell me what went wrong?
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post Nov 2 2007, 09:20 AM
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hmmm, well maybe Im not the only one that thinks that looks strange.....hehe huh.gif


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Dan,

Thanks!, biggrin.gif biggrin.gif for pic.resize link, just what I been lookin for!! cool.gif cool.gif

Also on pic. topic why can't I use personal pics. for avatar? sad.gif sad.gif




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Mrs.CP,

I'm not the expert on pic takin, but is the answer, sun glare? unsure.gif unsure.gif


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post Nov 4 2007, 07:47 AM
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Hi Skip, Avatars need to be resized before uploading them. Size needed is 64x64 pixels or smaller. wink.gif Than once resized, you can browse for it in your control panel. Let me know if you have any problems.

Your right about the sun glare, with a refraction in the lens.
Sure turned out strange didnt it?
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post Jul 8 2008, 10:08 AM
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Just keep in mind everyone excl.gif
Taking a good picture has to be a want,
and always remember........Practice makes perfect.
Good luck to everyone on your picture taking!

Now lets see some of them pictures in the forum.
I not only love taking pictures, but I love to look at other peoples pictures as well. wub.gif


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Glad this folder is here... I love taking pictures, it is a hobby I've thrown quite a bit of cash at and am still trying to get better at. I know there is lots of tutorials out there on YouTube and elsewhere, but my ADHD doesn't allow me to stay focused long enough to read directions or watch a long video, so I just learn by trial and error. Great thing about digital, if the pic doesn't turn out, it didn't cost you anything (other than maybe missing a great shot!).


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on my camara if i hold the button to take the picture about 1/2 way down and wait untill my little green flashing light stops flashing its all set to go when the subject is JJJJJUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUSSSST RIGHT!
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