Some of my last photos taken in 2011 (Non Christmas)

[photo guy]

I thought he ment about the subject being the book of information I have explaining the subject of fire photography. I am sorry if I took that wrong. I thought the book of info and not the photos to compare. Again I am sorry.

 

[tirediron]

I think one of my problems is that my main area is a specialized photography that a lot of people don't have the knowledge or background in.

I may have to go find some fire trucks!

and popcorn?

 

[cgipson1]

I already have shown some improvement to myself and posted the work on this exact thread explaining it and was told boldly it was crap. That to me sounds like it is not liked and also not welcome here.

You are an *amateur*. Unless they're a prodigy all beginning artists are going are going to have weak skills for a while. You're taking critique too personally and will get nowhere unless you learn that a negative one is not an attack on you.

But he has been shooting for 20 years!!!! How dare you call him an "Amateur"!

 

[photo guy]

A lot of the time I am told by the dept to shoot in Auto so nothing gets missed. I used to just use my Fuji for this but now use both so I can keep use my Kodak as the full auto and change my settings on my fuji since it has different setting and try to get some different photos and try to improve my skills not only at daytime but at night as well.

 

[LightSpeed]

Besides that, I don't have time to stalk you. I'm too busy BEING STALKED by about 4 women who are very good looking.

;P

Gipson!!!!!!!!!!!!
What in the hell are you doing?
You are going to shatter my image!

 

[blackrose89]

I have an attempt of nightime (well close to nighttime) fire trucks. Wasn't that big on it. Focuses are way off, but an example of some compositions you could try. Esepcially if you clone the background distractions like the people, power lines.

This one could be straightened

 

[photo guy]

If you would like me to post the comparison photos just let me know. Thank You

 

[cgipson1]

I think one of my problems is that my main area is a specialized photography that a lot of people don't have the knowledge or background in.

I may have to go find some fire trucks!

and popcorn?

lol! Actually the idea of shooting a large shiny vehicle would present some interesting challenges.... especially at night. Might be fun to see if I can "volunteer" my services to the local 'house...

 

[LightSpeed]

A lot of the time I am told by the dept to shoot in Auto so nothing gets missed. I used to just use my Fuji for this but now use both so I can keep use my Kodak as the full auto and change my settings on my fuji since it has different setting and try to get some different photos and try to improve my skills not only at daytime but at night as well.

If you're the official photographer................then nobody should be telling you how to shoot a scene.
That doesn't make any sense to me.
You are supposed to tell them, you're the official photographer..........and that you'll do it the way you see fit.
Otherwise ANYONE with a camera in auto mode can be the official fire dept photographer.

 

[cgipson1]

Besides that, I don't have time to stalk you. I'm too busy BEING STALKED by about 4 women who are very good looking.

;P

Gipson!!!!!!!!!!!!
What in the hell are you doing?
You are going to shatter my image!

Who, me? What? Huh? I don't get it! I will say you have an "interesting" taste in women! lol!

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

Otherwise ANYONE with a camera in auto mode can be the official fire dept photographer.

Nailed it!

 

[blackrose89]

A lot of the time I am told by the dept to shoot in Auto so nothing gets missed. I used to just use my Fuji for this but now use both so I can keep use my Kodak as the full auto and change my settings on my fuji since it has different setting and try to get some different photos and try to improve my skills not only at daytime but at night as well.

If you're the official photographer................then nobody should be telling you how to shoot a scene.
That doesn't make any sense to me.
You are supposed to tell them, you're the official photographer..........and that you'll do it the way you see fit.
Otherwise ANYONE with a camera in auto mode can be the official fire dept photographer.

My cousins asked if they bought a photo I took of them for a $1, would that make me a professional. Maybe that's the logic :lmao:

 

[photo guy]

I don't know why I am even waisting my time with you. The way you keep carrying this on and on is ridiculous. Here I was asked again something and the minute I try to answer, it turns into a circus again.

 

[cgipson1]

I don't know why I am even waisting my time with you. The way you keep carrying this on and on is ridiculous. Here I was asked again something and the minute I try to answer, it turns into a circus again.

 

[photo guy]

I saw people doing that yesterday afternoon at a football game when a good team scored. GO GB ALL THE WAY!!!!