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« on: October 05, 2006, 06:31:11 PM » |
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« Last Edit: October 06, 2006, 11:02:10 AM by -amanda s- »
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Dean Williams
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« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2006, 06:47:10 PM » |
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Really like that last shot, Amanda. Good water work.
I don't know what the "Mystery Heart Hole" is, but it kind of looks like a couple of tiny eyes looking out at me!:)
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MichaelHarris
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« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2006, 11:47:27 PM » |
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wonderful shots Amanda, the tones are amazing. Are you guys getting to develop also? If so come do mine Looks like Amanda and I may tromp around some of the same ground:  |
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« Last Edit: October 05, 2006, 11:53:29 PM by MichaelHarris »
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Glenn Thoreson
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« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2006, 10:40:28 AM » |
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Wow! YOu did a great job on those.
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Glenn from Wyoming
"I reject your reallity and substitute my own"
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Don Day
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« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2006, 11:01:48 AM » |
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The photo of the rocky streambed with the trees in the background is particularly nice, Amanda (this one). What camera, film, and treatment went into this series? I think we could learn from you. I hope the datestamps are not permanent in your originals. |
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« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2006, 11:37:38 AM » |
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thank you all! the one of the trees, rocks and stream is my personal favorite. i will definitely have to talk to mr. rowley to see what i can do about the date stamp, it kinda ruins the overall photo. the camera i'm using is a digital, it's a kodak easyshare dx4330, a hand-me-down from my mom. i've been looking for a new digital, but i'm not quite sure yet. when our club gets a little more organized i kinda want to try out a film camera (by the way, thank you to everyone who sent things!), i haven't used one in FOREVER! i can't wait to start developing the film, it sounds like soooo much fun!
anyone have any ideas about a good digital?? your input is greatly appreciated!!!!!
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Mike R
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« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2006, 01:45:00 PM » |
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I keep trying to get everyone converted to film, at least to try it, but I guess that I will still let them use digital. What has surprised me is just how well these people see without knowing all the "rules" of photography. Amanda is a good example of that. We got together to share photos this week and I saw quite a few very good photos. I am learning as much as they are, maybe more.
Mike R (Ak. Captain, O My Captain)
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« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2006, 10:16:22 PM » |
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captain, o my captain-- don't work yourself up into a tizzy. i would love to try out film, but i want to keep shooting with my digital too. i was just asking if anyone could tell me about a reasonably priced good digital, or if you would help me find one, that would be more than awesome!! we can talk later (remember, reasonably priced...). i took some pics this weekend that i'm actually kinda proud of that i've gotta show you. we should talk about doing the x-mas cards (if that works) with film. you're doing great, especially dealing with major pains like me :p. ¡hasta lunes! p.s. thanks for finding something to keep me busy on the weekends- now all i want to do is take pictures, i can't even keep up with my career project! I keep trying to get everyone converted to film, at least to try it, but I guess that I will still let them use digital. What has surprised me is just how well these people see without knowing all the "rules" of photography. Amanda is a good example of that. We got together to share photos this week and I saw quite a few very good photos. I am learning as much as they are, maybe more.
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Mike Kovacs
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« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2006, 07:03:32 AM » |
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Those are quite nice. I think digital has its place as a learning tool. The problem though is when it becomes a crutch rather than a tool. If you are deleting a lot of shots and not really thinking what makes a shot work and what not, then you aren't really learning. Film does make you think it through a little more. No instant gratification and no free shots. I will say though that those of us that learned the trade on film probably wasted a lot of money before we got the hang of photography basics. I would encourage you to explore film - your work shows you do get what are doing, at least provided you didn't throw away 99 shots at the same locations |
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« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2006, 08:19:43 AM » |
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Amanda - Firstly, let me note that it's quite nice to witness a teenager who can write with decent mechanics, capitalization aside. Might seem wierd, but to me, strong writing skills are seminal to success. Secondly, the little Canon point-and-shoots are magnificent, with several allowing for full manual override. The A620 comes to mind as one I stumbled across via a gallery of stunning images made with the little genius in manual mode. Reasonably priced, under $350 I think, which may or may not suit you, financially. For greater control, and ability to hotshoe a flash, check out the Canon G-line. For point-and-shoots, those things are robust and packed with options. And a belated welcome to the forums. Craig captain, o my captain--
don't work yourself up into a tizzy. i would love to try out film, but i want to keep shooting with my digital too. i was just asking if anyone could tell me about a reasonably priced good digital, or if you would help me find one, that would be more than awesome!! we can talk later (remember, reasonably priced...). i took some pics this weekend that i'm actually kinda proud of that i've gotta show you. we should talk about doing the x-mas cards (if that works) with film. you're doing great, especially dealing with major pains like me :p.
¡hasta lunes!
p.s. thanks for finding something to keep me busy on the weekends- now all i want to do is take pictures, i can't even keep up with my career project! |
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« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2006, 07:20:27 PM » |
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Amanda, the Canon Powershot A620 is indeed an excellent digital "point & shoot" type camera. However, they are much less than $350 as Craig quoted. I found them for about $280 at my local Ultimate Electronics store, and nearly bought it. I believe the salesman told me that Canon was about to replace this model, which is the reason for the lowered price. However, I went for a Panasonic DMC-FZ7 because I wanted to try something new. Looking back, I probably would have been just as happy with the Canon, and I would have spent $100 less.
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When you aren't looking for it... you ALWAYS find it!!!
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« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2006, 12:19:05 PM » |
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Amanda - welcome to the forum, we're always glad to have young people here to keep us young! I really like your photos, and I think you have a good eye. Mike K. is right, though, that you really should focus (pun intended) on using film cameras, maybe even fully manual ones, to learn the mechanics behind photography, not just the art. You have much more creative control over your subjects when you have a thorough knowledge of f-stops and shutter speeds. I'm sure "Mr. Rowley" will be teaching you all that, though. Yes, film developing is fun, and exciting too. When you take your first roll of film out of the tanks and see the images, you'll wonder why you ever liked digital.
That first shot of the waterfall is good, but I would have liked to have seen you use a slow shutter speed, to "freeze" the water. It makes the water look a bit like cotton candy.
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Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera.
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Ben
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« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2006, 12:49:18 PM » |
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Welcome to the forum Amanda. Those are some beautiful images, especially like the 3rd and 7th photos.
I'm with the others on using film to learn with, but if your camera has some manual controls I encourage you to use them. One benefit with digital is the instant feedback, and using the manual settings with instant feedback is a quick way to learn some basics.
Thanks for sharing, and encourage your classmates to post too.
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-amanda s-
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« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2006, 05:40:44 PM » |
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 hmm, amazing what you can find in your back yard if you really look. so, i haven't been on here in forever. haven't really had any time to go out and take pictures, but i'm going to get into the swing of it again. i'm totally excited to start again, especially since my grandpa's going to let me use his minolta. being the unexperienced person that i am, i have no clue what it is, besides what i've seen in mr. rowley's room. once i've got that all set up, i'm going to have to try and budge our beloved señor to stay here in enterprise for a weekend so we can go out as a group:D. he already said we could once, then i guess it just didn't happen. --you know you want to!!!-- still haven't got anyone else to post, we're all still just trying to get kind of organized, but soon! |
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Dean Williams
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« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2006, 05:52:13 PM » |
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Thanks for the update and pic, Amanda. Glad to hear things are still in the works!
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