Show Off Your Photography

[wannahelp]

I am a terrible photographer. I’ve tried but I just don’t have it. I can envision the photo that I want to take but it never comes out.
I need to be like Damien Hirst and just direct talented people to do my work for me.
Anyway, for those shooting with cameras not phones, are you shooting on full manual with SLRs?

 

[tabbytom]

Jayflower , lovely butterflies

 

[tabbytom]

I am a terrible photographer. I’ve tried but I just don’t have it. I can envision the photo that I want to take but it never comes out.
I need to be like Damien Hirst and just direct talented people to do my work for me.
Anyway, for those shooting with cameras not phones, are you shooting on full manual with SLRs?

Don't worry about shooting in full manual or in auto mode. Most importantly is to get that shot.

Shooting in full manual with DSLR requires lots of practice with a fast mind and hands and knowing your camera well and on top of that, knowing the current situation as in lighting, wind and subject well enough to get a perfect shot.

The cameras have different mode settings for user to use and its not there for show. Those modes are all working modes. All the other modes besides the manual mode gives you the same exposure as shooting vin nManual except for that it takes off the guess work. So, use them and no need to be shy by using them.

In full manual mode, you can manipulate the shot as in deliberate over/under expose the shot or blur out certain subject to show speed or motion.

When I'm using my DSLR, I'm on Aperture Priority most of the time except if I'm shooting close up stills.

 

[rubysmama]

Anyway, for those shooting with cameras not phones, are you shooting on full manual with SLRs?

Someday I want to get a DSLR, but for now I have an older Canon Powershot, which is probably not much different from the newest phone's photo capabilities. I shoot in "Auto" mode, most of the time. For my flower shots I usually change it to "foliage" and use "macro". And use a photo editing program to crop the shot the way I want it to look.

 

[Alice catlady]

So many amazing photos in this thread!

I`ve been going through old photos today, and found two I really like.

This was taken in the forrest by our house, some time in the early spring:

I used to have four rats, and it was so much fun taking their picture. This was the runt, who I fell madly in love with, and she turned into my special little baby. Here she is out for cuddle time.

 

[Jayflower]

I spotted these two deer while I was out hiking today. I looks like a mama and a young fawn...the little one is so cute!

 

[saleri]

Just curious where is the forum for photography of cats? Can't find it anywhere?

 

[tabbytom]

Just curious where is the forum for photography of cats? Can't find it anywhere?

Over here :- fur-pictures-and-videos-only.29

 

[raysmyheart]

 

[tabbytom]

Lotus Flower Full Bloom

 

[Motherbear01]

Non-cat photos here- that goes in Fur Pictures thread

I want to see your random photography skills. You don't have to be a skilled professional, I just like to look at photos!
Whether its a landscape, a fun design or something else, I want to see them!

Color-edited photos welcomed. No photoshopped elements added/taken away please!

I'll start with a few photos.

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[Draco]

Motherbear01 - do you need help with the forums? What's your intentions with the quote?

 

[Motherbear01]

Im no professional, but I love sunsets! Here are a few of my favorites:

 

[tabbytom]

Im no professional, but I love sunsets! Here are a few of my favorites:

Lovely colors!

 

[Motherbear01]

Thank you. They were all taken in central Wisconsin.

 

[raysmyheart]

Im no professional, but I love sunsets! Here are a few of my favorites:
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Motherbear01 , the colors in the sunsets are stunning!

 

[Motherbear01]

Im not sure what happened there! Lol. I think I probably pushed a wrong button or something like that. So sorry. I'm new to the site so I'm still learning the ins & outs of finding my way around.

 

[Motherbear01]

Motherbear01 , the colors in the sunsets are stunning!

Thank you! I've got about 60 photos of sunrise and sunset from the Central Wisconsin area. Besides my cat, the sky is my favorite thing to photograph.

 

[Motherbear01]

Don't worry about shooting in full manual or in auto mode. Most importantly is to get that shot.

Shooting in full manual with DSLR requires lots of practice with a fast mind and hands and knowing your camera well and on top of that, knowing the current situation as in lighting, wind and subject well enough to get a perfect shot.

The cameras have different mode settings for user to use and its not there for show. Those modes are all working modes. All the other modes besides the manual mode gives you the same exposure as shooting vin nManual except for that it takes off the guess work. So, use them and no need to be shy by using them.

In full manual mode, you can manipulate the shot as in deliberate over/under expose the shot or blur out certain subject to show speed or motion.

When I'm using my DSLR, I'm on Aperture Priority most of the time except if I'm shooting close up stills.

Tabbytom, I just started getting in to nature photography. I need to find a simple-to-use camera that will take a nice picture. Im living on a fixed income so it needs to be pretty cheap. A decent camera that I can have some fun with as an amature photographer! My only request is that I'd like to have the ability to zoom in better than my phone! Lol. Can you help? Id Greatly appreciate some input and from your answer above you sound knowledgeable about cameras.
Thank again,
Motherbear01

 

[raysmyheart]

Thank you! I've got about 60 photos of sunrise and sunset from the Central Wisconsin area. Besides my cat, the sky is my favorite thing to photograph.

I really hope we get to see many more of your sky photographs here, the ones you posted are amazing.