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Comments (9)Masha, I absolutely love your photos, so I thought I'd chime in. I have gotten better over time taking pictures. But you really need to know what your camera does in certain situations, as I recently found out with a new camera. Not all are the same. I actually prefer to take photos in full sun, as I think the colors are prettier and more full of life. In my particular situation, pictures taken in the shade get a bluish tinge which I sometimes try to remove. Some whites reflect too much sun and really need to be captured in the shade, however. You find that out quick enough. I have never used a tripod. I am too lazy. I try not to be out there in too much wind, though. I always use autofocus, also due to the laziness trait. What is important, also, in getting good pictures is shooting the rose at the right stage. I like it when the bud had just recently opened or is in the process. I don't like fully opened raggedy rose photos. I have seen some rose books where all the blooms looked old and over the hill. Also, cropping the photo is important. A huge field of green with a tiny rose in the center doesn't appeal to me. Anyway, this is just my experience and my two cents. Hope you get alot more comments and tips....See Morephotography frustration, advice?
Comments (16)Some good advise!...I never use tripod, I like to be free in movement, ...to the question about turning off IS when on tripod,.. as soon you're screwing the camera on the tripod, the screw going into the camera base switches off IS...this what I still remember reading manual long time ago, I think?? Your pictures are pretty good for a start with using 250mm lens. To make your bird look larger you really have to fill frame in your camera, so either get 400mm or 800 lens, or get closer to your subject. I use a 200mm lens with converter, still very handy and flexible,...I would hate to use a big gun like 400 or 800mm, have tried the 400mm but took it back, about 2 weeks ago have tried the new Professional body with video, think it was 5 D Mark 2, 21 megapixels,....I didn't like it, but now I'm trying to get closer to subject with camouflage / blind. One from today...Yellow Warbler Konrad...See MoreHelp Name A Photography Co........
Comments (13)"Picture This" What a fun business to go into! Tell her to think about doing sports/activity photos. That is HUGE business around here. Every sport my kid is in - they have a picture taken. Soccer-Volleyball-Basketball-Swim Team-Dance-Track-Baseball-Softball-Football -- eh.. You get the picture? LOL! I don't buy one every time - but I do get quite a few. Usually it is an individual picture and a team picture for around $13.00 Wish I had the type of camera to get into this. I love my camera, but I don't want to put the $$$ into the cameras, lights, equipment, etc. it takes for a pro. Going into the business would be a great way to pay for it though! I have added a link to one of my favorite photographers - oh she does great work! She is very creative and very nice! Might give your DD some idea on prices, etc. too. Here is a link that might be useful: Photographer...See MoreNewbie in photography.
Comments (3)I recommend the Canon Power Shot SX50 HS. It has a very capable zoom lens, pop-up flash, and hot shoe. It should do everything you'll need for the first class in digital photography. (I presumed this was a digital photography class.) A Nikon with similar features would be good also. The Nikon's sensor may produce more saturation of colors than the Canon....See MoreBestyears
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