Never Satisfied

[Braineack]

I go onto Flickr looking at these awesome pictures that people take, then after browsing around for a while, looking back at mine I just cringe.

find out what they are doing differentlty. You'd be surpirsed at all the planning, prep, and work that goes into some of these shots that look simple.

 

[dennybeall]

Great pictures come most often with hard work and on occasion a bit of luck. But the luck only sets the scene, you have to have been ready and able to capture that scene. Good example, here's an old one that was luck but the photographer was prepared and trained to snap at a moments notice so when he turned and there was the shot, he got it.
(To moderator - I didn't take this but I do own it).

 

[Designer]

How should I do that? Should I just send him a PM?

That would certainly go directly to him.

 

[Jay Vee]

Don't skimp on developing good PP skills. Most people who are serious about good photography will shoot in RAW and do PP afterwards. Not saying you'll never get a good JPEG shot SOOC but you'll be amazed that a little PP can turn that good shot into an excellent one.

 

[The_Traveler]

Don't skimp on developing good PP skills. Most people who are serious about good photography will shoot in RAW and do PP afterwards. Not saying you'll never get a good JPEG shot SOOC but you'll be amazed that a little PP can turn that good shot into an excellent one.

This post is so exactly on target. PPing will add greatly to most shots and if you don't know how, you might as well be shooting bad slide film.

 

[chuasam]

Is it normal to never be satisfied with snapshots you take? I mean, I go onto Flickr looking at these awesome pictures that people take, then after browsing around for a while, looking back at mine I just cringe. Sometimes I want to throw my camera at a wall and be done with photography. Granted I've only been shooting for about half a year but what other people could achieve in their photos is just unbelievable and is both discouraging and encouraging at the same time. I've gone weeks without shooting a single picture and find it so hard to get the motivation to knowing that next picture isnt going to satisfy me.

and this is the first step to getting better

 

[The_Traveler]

Great pictures come most often with hard work and on occasion a bit of luck. But the luck only sets the scene, you have to have been ready and able to capture that scene. Good example, here's an old one that was luck but the photographer was prepared and trained to snap at a moments notice so when he turned and there was the shot, he got it.
(To moderator - I didn't take this but I do own it).
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Owning a copy doesn't mean you own the copyright.

 

[dennybeall]

You may want to do just a tad bit of research before you make disparaging comments to folks. See the camera in my avatar? That's the camera that took that picture.
But, you're right - owning a copy is not owning the copywrite.

 

[DavidVote]

Great pictures come most often with hard work and on occasion a bit of luck. But the luck only sets the scene, you have to have been ready and able to capture that scene. Good example, here's an old one that was luck but the photographer was prepared and trained to snap at a moments notice so when he turned and there was the shot, he got it.
(To moderator - I didn't take this but I do own it).
View attachment 93657

Owning a copy doesn't mean you own the copyright.

You may want to do just a tad bit of research before you make disparaging comments to folks. See the camera in my avatar? That's the camera that took that picture.
But, you're right - owning a copy is not owning the copywrite.

Can we not in this thread?

 

[The_Traveler]

You may want to do just a tad bit of research before you make disparaging comments to folks. See the camera in my avatar? That's the camera that took that picture.
But, you're right - owning a copy is not owning the copywrite.

Didn't mean to disparage but your comment 'I didn't take it but I own it' can easily be misconstrued as fairly typical of a common misconception about owning a prints meaning one has the right to show it here.

Perhaps saying 'I didn't take it but do own the copyright' would be less easily misunderstood.

If however, you want to take offense where none is offered, go right ahead - but it's on you.

.

 

[DavidVote]

You may want to do just a tad bit of research before you make disparaging comments to folks. See the camera in my avatar? That's the camera that took that picture.
But, you're right - owning a copy is not owning the copywrite.

Didn't mean to disparage but your comment 'I didn't take it but I own it' can easily be misconstrued as fairly typical of a common misconception about owning a prints meaning one has the right to show it here.

Perhaps saying 'I didn't take it but do own the copyright' would be less easily misunderstood.

If however, you want to take offense where none is offered, go right ahead - but it's on you.

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Thread derailed

/over

 

[sashbar]

DavidVote - if you are ready you are welcome to post two or three of your best photos you are dissatisfied with. You may get some useful critique.

 

[DavidVote]

DavidVote - if you are ready you are welcome to post two or three of your best photos you are dissatisfied with. You may get some useful critique.

Yeah, I suppose. Here's three shots that I've taken in the last two months.

 

[Designer]

Thanks, DavidVote.

#'s 1 & 3 seem to be underexposed. In #3 the distant background could be a bit brighter, and you would probably still get the silhouette.

#1 is too dark overall.

#2 is very nicely done.

 

[chuasam]

I like them. They have a certain honesty and raw aesthetic. As you improve, don't lose your sense of seeing.