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Old 01-12-2007, 13:21   #1 (permalink)
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I was hoping that some of you wouldn't mind sharing the *best tip* you ever received about taking photographs.. I absolutely love going through the gallery here, and can hardly wait till I can get an amazing photo! lol!

I would be grateful for any hints, tips, or tricks, you'd like to offer me!
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Old 01-12-2007, 13:24   #2 (permalink)
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Get up early, you cant beat the light at sunrise plus its just so dam peaceful and the views aren't bad either
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Old 01-12-2007, 13:49   #3 (permalink)
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Just take the damn photo!

..was quite a good piece of advice I was given
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Old 01-12-2007, 14:30   #4 (permalink)
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use a bloody tripod.
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Old 01-12-2007, 14:31   #5 (permalink)
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when u are going to shoot, dont just think" that looks nice" and shoot it.........imagine the finished result in your mind and try different settings and view points and dont be afraid to MOVE....... get up hi, down low... as many different angles as you can think of and is possible to get into ( and some that are not possible! ) lol

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Old 01-12-2007, 14:44   #6 (permalink)
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Composition, composition, composition... take the time to explore the scene through your viewfinder.




(something I tend to forget quite often! )
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Old 01-12-2007, 17:25   #7 (permalink)
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I agree with the above but also try to plan some of your pictures. As well as identifying the subject, think about the time of day, season, weather to get the best light. You may need to visit the subject more than once to get the shot you want.

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Old 01-12-2007, 17:51   #8 (permalink)
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Learn the rules then break them!
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Just take the damn photo!

..was quite a good piece of advice I was given
That was from the wife then was it?
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Old 01-12-2007, 18:46   #10 (permalink)
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don't shoot after 10am, or defore 4pm, if you want the best light, but I have actually got some pretty good shots between those times, and it's not allways possible to get nature co-operating ! Just learn how to use photoshop, or other corrective measures !
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Old 01-12-2007, 18:55   #11 (permalink)
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Don't forget to reset your ISO to 100 at the end of a shoot
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Old 01-12-2007, 19:03   #12 (permalink)
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Presuming you're shooting digital, take at least 2 if not 3 or more shots of everything.

If for no other reason, you'll get at least one shot where your subject hasn't blinked.
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Old 01-12-2007, 19:30   #13 (permalink)
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Not whether they are tips as such...

Small number = big hole, big hole = more blurry background (over simplified but it worked for me!)

Keep your battery charged (and remember to place charged battery in camera )

Keep your camera manual to hand

Enjoy it, remember why you take pictures and who you are ultimately taking pictures for.
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Old 01-12-2007, 19:34   #14 (permalink)
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There are one or two HERE
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Shoot Mono
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