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Alchemy · 08-02-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BeachZTT

Pretty picture, pretty girl!

Love the composition of the cognac shot. Very nicely done.

Thank you sir

phelan · 08-02-2011, 04:54 PM

everything you have is crap

kidding, ken <3

kenchan · 08-02-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

everything you have is crap

kidding, ken <3

wish we could all be like you, phelan.

kenchan · 08-02-2011, 08:11 PM

yah, definitely like the rich colors in that cognac shot.

cute girl you got there, alchemy.

Nitex · 08-02-2011, 08:31 PM

Ok so i did some playing around in photoshop.. I think i improved from the last time. Let me know, i dont mind harsh criticism lol

Different crop though. And i think thats a crab shell he was eating : ) Wish i could lower the over exposure on the shells attached to it.. I should just picked them off, but it was sticky.. haha

second edit

Shot of one of the fishes in my tank.

Alchemy · 08-02-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, definitely like the rich colors in that cognac shot.

cute girl you got there, alchemy.

Nitex, what is that in the first pic? That things crazy.

Nitex · 08-02-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Nitex, what is that in the first pic? That things crazy.

The real question is.. wtf is this thing

I just noticed the green crab out of focus in the background

Nick911sc · 08-02-2011, 08:48 PM

Nitex,

Can I make a suggestion for you about the composition of your photos? I notice generally your photos have the main image centered in the photo. Not saying this is bad, but I would suggest maybe reading up on how shooting with the rule of thirds in mind can help improve your photography.
Heres an article I found that might help.

Rule of Thirds

Nitex · 08-02-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Nitex,

Can I make a suggestion for you about the composition of your photos? I notice generally your photos have the main image centered in the photo. Not saying this is bad, but I would suggest maybe reading up on how shooting with the rule of thirds in mind can help improve your photography.
Heres an article I found that might help.

Rule of Thirds

Ahh yes, that makes sense. And to think ive been croping them this way haha! I was experimenting with getting close to small things.. this could be mis interpreted

. I think even then what your saying still pertains

Alchemy, i have no idea.. I was fliping over rocks in tide pools and take shots : )

Nick911sc · 08-02-2011, 09:00 PM

yea, I use it for both composition while shooting and then for cropping afterwards. A majority of the shots I've taken and posted were originally shot with the object central and then cropped using the rule of thirds

phelan · 08-03-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

yea, I use it for both composition while shooting and then for cropping afterwards. A majority of the shots I've taken and posted were originally shot with the object central and then cropped using the rule of thirds

do you find that's better than trying to frame right from the get go? i've usually been taking my shots using rule of thirds and putting the object off-center. i know when i was still point and shooting i'd just shoot object central but since i got the d5100 i've been much more adamant about framing before taking the shot.

also nitex, what settings did you use for the fish, and was it moving at any decent pace? i tried taking a photo of a fish at my grandparent's place, the damn thing wouldn't sit still, so i had to go for a really fast shutter speed, and use exposure compensation to get the light in

Cmike2780 · 08-03-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

do you find that's better than trying to frame right from the get go? i've usually been taking my shots using rule of thirds and putting the object off-center. i know when i was still point and shooting i'd just shoot object central but since i got the d5100 i've been much more adamant about framing before taking the shot.

also nitex, what settings did you use for the fish, and was it moving at any decent pace? i tried taking a photo of a fish at my grandparent's place, the damn thing wouldn't sit still, so i had to go for a really fast shutter speed, and use exposure compensation to get the light in

Always frame for the shot you want, because post processing can't solve everything. The rule of thirds is a good method, but I usually take multiple compositions of the same shot. This is what narrows the gap between the pro's and amatures. Back in the day, most of us were limited since we couldn't go through rolls of film like the pro's. With memory cards, you can shoot away without needing a huge payroll. This is something most people can't grasp right away. Your odds of getting the shot greatly improve if you take A LOT of pictures, not just a few. It's gets tiring and it feels like you shouldn't have to, but this is how the pro's get "the shot."

For most moving shots like that fish shot, you need a lot of light or a larger aperture. Use a diffused speedlight, strobe or even a flashlight and you can "freeze" the action with a faster shutter speed. Raising the ISO should be a last resort since it will start to get noisy at ISO 800 and higher.

Alchemy · 08-03-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Always frame for the shot you want, because post processing can't solve everything. The rule of thirds is a good method, but I usually take multiple compositions of the same shot. This is what narrows the gap between the pro's and amatures. Back in the day, most of us were limited since we couldn't go through rolls of film like the pro's. With memory cards, you can shoot away without needing a huge payroll. This is something most people can't grasp right away. Your odds of getting the shot greatly improve if you take A LOT of pictures, not just a few. It's gets tiring and it feels like you shouldn't have to, but this is how the pro's get "the shot."

For most moving shots like that fish shot, you need a lot of light or a larger aperture. Use a diffused speedlight, strobe or even a flashlight and you can "freeze" the action with a faster shutter speed. Raising the ISO should be a last resort since it will start to get noisy at ISO 800 and higher.

I totally agree. Ill take a ton of shots of the same subject with different compositions and from different angles. Its amazing how many shots come out terrible. Im no pro so its very nice to be in the digital age where I can shoot away. Im always experimenting.

kenchan · 08-03-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

i tried taking a photo of a fish at my grandparent's place, the damn thing wouldn't sit still, so i had to go for a really fast shutter speed, and use exposure compensation to get the light in

just turn him into sushi and then take the shot.

i thought you were into taking shots of food?

and i try to frame my shot with 3rds in mind but im not there yet. no cropping for me.

Nitex · 08-03-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

do you find that's better than trying to frame right from the get go? i've usually been taking my shots using rule of thirds and putting the object off-center. i know when i was still point and shooting i'd just shoot object central but since i got the d5100 i've been much more adamant about framing before taking the shot.

also nitex, what settings did you use for the fish, and was it moving at any decent pace? i tried taking a photo of a fish at my grandparent's place, the damn thing wouldn't sit still, so i had to go for a really fast shutter speed, and use exposure compensation to get the light in

I used my 50mm in close up setting (no manual settings here). He was nice enough to slow down. He was thinking... hey guy... are you going to feed me?

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Nitex Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 848 Drives: '13 GTI Stage 2 UNI Rep Power: 17	Ok so i did some playing around in photoshop.. I think i improved from the last time. Let me know, i dont mind harsh criticism lol Different crop though. And i think thats a crab shell he was eating : ) Wish i could lower the over exposure on the shells attached to it.. I should just picked them off, but it was sticky.. haha second edit Shot of one of the fishes in my tank. __________________ 2013 Drivers ED GTI \| Stage 2 Unitronic Last edited by Nitex; 08-02-2011 at 08:33 PM.

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