If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Photographic Exercise: Describe a Pic
Having an "eye" for detail is one of those tools most
photographers rely on. But, how does one develop that tool? Well, one way is to check out the work of other shooters and examine how they've shot subjects you might be interested in. When looking at somebody else's pic, we typically look at colour schemes, depth of focus, the presence or absence of blur, shadow and highlight detail, facial expression of subjects (if present), etc. The absence of the ability to view the work of others is one of the biggest obstacles for a blind photographer to overcome, and it's one of the things I find most distressing about the loss of my sight. With that in mind, I'd like to suggest an exercise for anyone out there who is interested in both developing their observational skills and helping me to overcome this obsticle. The exercise is simple. Just find some shots taken by your favourite photographer, or one recommended by others. Look at their pics and try to put what you see into words. Try to figure out what aperture / shutter speed might have been selected, what ISO film or sensor speed chosen, ditto for lens focal length, the presence or absence of staged lights, special filters / effects used, etc. Jot down notes about the content of the pic, everything from what objects are in the shot (or implyed) to how the elements are placed, and how you feel about what you see. Even if you're not into making your observations public by posting them here, or assisting me by emailing them to one of my email addresses, I would encourage you to try the exercise yourself, as a way to help you develop your artistic "eye." Of course, though, I'd be very interested in what you come up with, as it would be a huge source of inspiration and insight for me to draw upon as I pursue my passion. Good Luck, Dudley |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Photographic Exercise: Describe a Pic
On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:52:57 +0000, Tony wrote:
What appears to be a brainless contribution by the master troll is a cunningly disguised educational and training excercise. You mean, the post about how to get rid of OFF-TOPIC TROLLS LIKE YOU? Now, did you have something to say about cameras and photography? NO. You NEVER DO. You useless PIECE OF **** TROLL. |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Water Drops Photographic Exercise - Who's tried it? | Paul Michaels | Digital Photography | 3 | June 29th 07 04:17 AM |
Photographic new | [email protected] | Medium Format Photography Equipment | 0 | March 23rd 07 01:50 PM |
Photographic new | [email protected] | Medium Format Photography Equipment | 0 | March 23rd 07 01:50 PM |
Can someone describe "lens creap" fo a zoom lens ? | Al Dykes | Digital SLR Cameras | 8 | December 9th 05 06:46 PM |
Graphlex Rapax shutter exercise? | Pete | Large Format Photography Equipment | 13 | October 13th 04 02:49 PM |