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When I first joined dA, my deviations attracted almost as many comments as favs. As time has gone on, the habit of leaving comments has dropped off considerably. These days I'm lucky to see one comment for twenty favs.
So...
If you do like a picture enough to add it to your favourites, please also leave a comment so I know what you liked about it.
So...
If you do like a picture enough to add it to your favourites, please also leave a comment so I know what you liked about it.
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The problem with favs and collections...
Many of my images include an element of nudity. Fortunately dA has a very liberal policy on nudity and sexually themed deviations. The problem arises when one of my artistic and carefully crafted images appears embedded in (for instance) a collection of crude self-shot close-ups of genitalia. Currently that collection and my image within it would be visible to all. I would like to have an element of control over my work being included in a collection I would rather not be associated with. I feel so strongly about this issue that, if not resolved, I will have take the only course of action open to me, and remove all my pictures from deviantAR
Notes to aspiring photographers 4
Capturing subjects in motion.
Ten random tips for getting better results with 'action' photography.
1. If your subject is moving and your intention is that the subject is sharp in your picture, putting the camera on a tripod is a bad idea.
2. There are only two ways to capture a moving target; panning/following the subject, and maximising shutter speed. (Using flash is essentially the same as raising the shutter speed.)
3. If you use flash to arrest movement, make sure that the contribution from the flash is significantly greater than ambient light, and don't try to use shutter speed AND flash at the same time or you'll run into synchroni
Notes to aspiring photographers 3
Ten tips for better composition (not in any particular order of importance).
1. Avoid 'centre fixation', in other words, don't always put the subject (or the area of interest) plumb in the centre of the picture. Familiarise yourself with 'the rule of thirds'.
2. Keep your horizons horizontal. Many beginners (and even some more experienced photographers) seem to have a permanent slight tilt in almost every shot.
3. Don't always shoot from a standing position, and keep in mind that very small changes in camera position can make a big difference to a composition.
4. Turn the camera 90 degrees and shoot one or two 'portrait' frames, even when
Notes to aspiring photographers 2
After such a positive response to my 'tips' in December, here are a few more words to the wise
Dave's top 10 tips for January 2012
1. Some lens hoods can be 'reversed' for storage, but never have them that way when the lens on the camera. Unless of course you are deliberately shooting for low contrast and flare. Don't forget that a properly designed hood will not vignette your image and is valuable in enhancing contrast even when you are not in full sun. A correctly fitted hood also performs a useful function in protecting the front element of the lens.
2. Shoot slightly 'looser' than your intended composition. It will give you more crop-d
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Yes, a good reminder. It's only fair.