Random Photographs

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neoghio View Member Profile	Apr 22 2009, 02:50 PM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: VIP Received 4 Thanks Posts: 1,160 Joined: 23-January 08 From: Gibraltar Member No.: 267	Well one of my modules in uni involves photography and seeing as I have never actually done much on photography, I got hold of a Nikon D40 SLR and started to attempt using it and fiddle around with settings to take different pictures, here are some of the pictures I have taken so far. My Flickr page.

Siris10 View Member Profile	Apr 22 2009, 04:53 PM Post #2
Advanced Member Group: sVIP Received 198 Thanks Posts: 4,368 Joined: 21-November 04 Member No.: 619	Love this one, where were they taken?

neoghio View Member Profile	Apr 22 2009, 06:12 PM Post #3
Advanced Member Group: VIP Received 4 Thanks Posts: 1,160 Joined: 23-January 08 From: Gibraltar Member No.: 267	Thanks Gibraltar all of them. The monkey's live up the rock if you didn't know.

Siris10 View Member Profile	Apr 24 2009, 05:49 AM Post #4
Advanced Member Group: sVIP Received 198 Thanks Posts: 4,368 Joined: 21-November 04 Member No.: 619	Are they tame monkeys or nasty critters? I have never been to Gibralta however it looks nice, maby somewhere i should go sometime

Jeremy221 View Member Profile	Apr 24 2009, 06:03 AM Post #5
Advanced Member Group: sVIP Received 252 Thanks Posts: 5,958 Joined: 22-December 04 Member No.: 45	Beautiful photos. The image quality leaves me drooling. I wish my camera could capture a shot half as well. You're got a good eye too.

neoghio View Member Profile	Apr 24 2009, 03:17 PM Post #6
Advanced Member Group: VIP Received 4 Thanks Posts: 1,160 Joined: 23-January 08 From: Gibraltar Member No.: 267	QUOTE (Siris10 @ Apr 24 2009, 07:49 AM) Are they tame monkeys or nasty critters? I have never been to Gibralta however it looks nice, maby somewhere i should go sometime Yes you should come here Had an amazing day today weather wise, already starting to feel like summer! Its been around 23-25 degrees all day and still going strong, makes me want to jump in the ocean lol. Now to the monkeys.... well there are 2 groups apes, one of them are wild so they are just roaming in the wild up the rock and then there is another batch of them which are watched and taken care of. The one in the picture is from the "tamed" bunch.

bigbaldybloke View Member Profile	Apr 25 2009, 07:20 AM Post #7
Advanced Member Group: sVIP Received 735 Thanks Posts: 9,279 Joined: 23-January 08 From: Belfast Member No.: 283	check this mate it will help you.... Ken Rockwell

neoghio View Member Profile	Apr 28 2009, 09:39 PM Post #8
Advanced Member Group: VIP Received 4 Thanks Posts: 1,160 Joined: 23-January 08 From: Gibraltar Member No.: 267	Some more pictures that I took. This post has been edited by neoghio: Apr 28 2009, 09:39 PM

bigbaldybloke View Member Profile	May 2 2009, 11:02 AM Post #9
Advanced Member Group: sVIP Received 735 Thanks Posts: 9,279 Joined: 23-January 08 From: Belfast Member No.: 283	Photo tip... great photos mate ... however in any landscape shots the horizon must be horizontal it makes a much more striking photo.. Unless your going for a creative photo like the 3rd one 3483692085_c49de296fa.jpg ( 108.67K ) Number of downloads: 3 3483692085_c49de296fa111.jpg ( 190.52K ) Number of downloads: 3 This post has been edited by bigbaldybloke: May 2 2009, 11:09 AM

neoghio View Member Profile	May 2 2009, 11:46 PM Post #10
Advanced Member Group: VIP Received 4 Thanks Posts: 1,160 Joined: 23-January 08 From: Gibraltar Member No.: 267	Thanks for the tip mate, will keep that in mind for future shots

bigbaldybloke View Member Profile	May 5 2009, 09:13 AM Post #11
Advanced Member Group: sVIP Received 735 Thanks Posts: 9,279 Joined: 23-January 08 From: Belfast Member No.: 283	also try for closer crops to remove "dead space" 3484503178_a28641505b.jpg ( 76.65K ) Number of downloads: 3 mike_crop.jpg ( 113.74K ) Number of downloads: 3

lenny View Member Profile	May 5 2009, 10:15 PM Post #12
"Official SC Thinker" & real fake Madmin Group: sVIP Received 1111 Thanks Posts: 40,109 Joined: 22-March 04 From: age frais. Member No.: 7	Great tips BBB thanks M8, if you ever feel like posting a few more I'd be interested in seeing them

bigbaldybloke View Member Profile	May 6 2009, 10:07 AM Post #13
Advanced Member Group: sVIP Received 735 Thanks Posts: 9,279 Joined: 23-January 08 From: Belfast Member No.: 283	no worries post some pics and I'll give you some constructive comments... It's worth noting that photography like all the arts isn't an exact science and breaking the "rules" makes for some of the best results.... However knowing the basics is a good starting point... The rule of thirds is the most basic concept and following that is the best start... there's too much info to post here ... but this site is a good start The Rule of thirds I don't think his photos are good examples but it will give an idea.... Composition is the must fundamental concept what do I want in my shot, where do I want it, does the photo tell a story, or is it just a record shot of an event... The rule of thirds helps you organize everything in the frame.."Natural" creative photographers do this without instruction because it looks most pleasing to the eye... It's the difference between a snap shot and a shot that makes everyone say wow that's a great photo.... I don't mean to pick on neoghio because for someone new to photography his photos are good and someone being over critical can put you off but most of his photos are just good snap shots not great art... I took 5000 photos in India and there's maybe 50 I think are great shots... 3461093862_abfb405b9c.jpg ( 87.73K ) Number of downloads: 3 This shot has relatively good composition with a great expression on the monkeys face however the wall he's sitting on the fir on his back and under his arm is over exposed killing detail... The highlight feature on the camera will show this, with the burnt out areas flashing, recompose with a faster shutter speed or smaller aperture... You loose the moment which is why is can be so hard to get live action shots without a lot of patience.... I took loads of photos of monkeys this is probably the best 1and it's over exposed too... wildlife photography like landscapes takes a lifetime to master... I'm lucky that I have a natural eye for portraits and this is why most photographers specialise the variations are too vast to learn it all... although a great photographer can make any subject look good... med_gallery_283_14_3647.jpg ( 21.11K ) Number of downloads: 3 here's some more photos here be as critical as you like.... Remember the comments are just my own and other photographers have different ideas about what makes a great photo.. But one things for sure really good photos make people comment on them.. check out ansel adams one of the best photographers EVER for composition and "feel" hundreds of photographers have tried to copy his shots going to exact locations at exact times of year but no one can do it like he did...bloody inspirational... cept he could put you off a bit lol... This post has been edited by bigbaldybloke: May 6 2009, 10:20 AM

sr778 View Member Profile	May 14 2009, 04:15 AM Post #14
Newbie Group: Member Received 1 Thanks Posts: 2 Joined: 14-May 09 From: USA Member No.: 62,829	I absolutely love the candle picture. I think you have a really obvious talent.

gsinstead View Member Profile	Oct 10 2009, 03:03 PM Post #15
Newbie Group: Member Posts: 4 Joined: 15-September 09 Member No.: 69,442	you might want to try photomatix pro and do some hdr photograhy. its all the rage at the moment. if you do try to desaturate slightly and the photos will look fine. your photos need to be slightly better composed and not taken in the harsh light of midday.

radiokoj View Member Profile	Oct 23 2009, 10:05 PM Post #16
Newbie Group: Member Posts: 6 Joined: 23-October 09 Member No.: 71,418	Love this image- captures the essence of nature, in both its beauty and harshness perfectly 3460275079_a2619b15bf.jpg ( 197.72K ) Number of downloads: 0

snoopinc View Member Profile	Feb 6 2010, 06:26 AM Post #17
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