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Charles E. Church started the topic Dam Photo in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 9mo ago
I actually worked on helping build this dam, many years ago. I needed a B&W photo for an online course assignment and thought this would make a good study. Taken at ISO 800, f7.1, 1/500 sec, 20mm focal length. I did a little pp in elements to darken some of the highlights and to enhance the clouds a bit. Looking forward to any criticism…[Read more]
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Charles E. Church replied to the topic Sunset in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 9mo ago
The colors are there and pleasant, but I would suggest waiting another few minutes to allow the sun to slip below the horizon a bit more. I think the colors would remain and also let some more detail into the photo, though you might have needed a little longer exposure which also may lend a bit more detail to the water. I also would crop in a…[Read more]
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Charles E. Church replied to the topic light trails in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 9mo ago
I agree with @fredf, about the slight tilt. As for the slight movement, I would try moving back several feet and maybe get a different angle. Perhaps lower the tripod so it is a bit more stable or try hanging a weight under the tripod to help stabilize it.
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Charles E. Church replied to the topic Macro Shoot in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 10y, 9mo ago
@fidelito The expression “close but no cigar” comes from the practice of giving cigars as prizes in games involving good aim at fairgrounds. It basically means a person failed to attain their objective.
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pentaxian47 posted on the forum topic Fire in the group Light Stalking Group: 11y, 9mo ago
I raise a little blue.
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pentaxian47 commented on the blog post A Practical Guide to Insulting Photographers for Best Effect 11y, 10mo ago
I agree with f8, we need to develop thick skins and get on with it. My opinion is, the idiots who make such comments are just that, idiots, and they know nothing about photography. Therefore, just ignore the stupid comments and do not acknowledge them with any response, that will make them angry that they […]
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pentaxian47 posted on the forum topic New here in the group Light Stalking Group: 12y, 3mo ago
Hi, Joanne. I am new here, too, at least to the fora (forums) but have been getting the emails for a few months. Just discovered this site and signed up. Hopefully I can gain some more information and insight into photography which will improve my photos. Also, I am looking to make some friends here […]
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pentaxian47 posted on the forum topic What Lens is Usually on Your Camera? in the group Light Stalking Group: 12y, 3mo ago
My post should read “the 18 – 55” not the 18 – 5. sorry, I can’t type well sometimes.
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pentaxian47 posted on the forum topic What Lens is Usually on Your Camera? in the group Light Stalking Group: 12y, 3mo ago
I keep the 18 – 5 kit lens on my Pentax K-x. On my Pentax K1000 it is the 50 2.0 and on my Petri FT it is the 55 1.8. Although I seldom use the film cameras any more.
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