One more thing...
it has been a while since our last challenge.... The contest formats we used in past were not ideal: people lost interest. If you are up for a new game, we can create something fresh and new. I'm looking for new ideas. Please advise.
it has been a while since our last challenge.... The contest formats we used in past were not ideal: people lost interest. If you are up for a new game, we can create something fresh and new. I'm looking for new ideas. Please advise.
I would like to see something done. Not sure I can come up with new ideas, though? :-)
ReplyDeleteA new focus is always welcome. What is your newest interest? Or maybe "Water" which is open to most geographical areas?
ReplyDeleteWell... I was thinking of how to improve my photography and did the following: 1) downgraded my camera (I bought an old Canon 5D) 2) sold a few EF-S lenses and bought a number of inexpensive primes for EF mount I think using only prime lenses make change my perspective and force me to find new angles and move more around... I was also always interested how differently will my lenses behave on a full frame? It may take some getting used to, plus the controls of 5D are very different from my cropped camera. I am still waiting for the lenses to arrive though... So, I guess, using prime lenses is my new thing (I had a few before but I have never used primes exclusively)
ReplyDeleteMichael Mossiagin Wow, you have set yourself a great learning challenge. And the 5D, I have never had a camera before that saw what I saw! Great choice
ReplyDeleteThere was a couple years where I shot with two F-2s and a 28 and 85 f-2.0 lenses exclusively. A very creative time for me. :-)
ReplyDeleteSo what do you think of a fixed lens challenge?
ReplyDeleteI think it would be lovely. However, consider that negates some who have point and shoot, or just zooms?
ReplyDeleteMichael Mossiagin Good idea (but I don't run to a prime lens yet, so I'd be out)
ReplyDeletePauli PPariah the lens does not have to be prime exactly... If I may suggest, look at the pictures you took over several months... Most likely you will discover that you have one or a few "favorite" focus distances. Lock you lens on one of these and do not zoom, find your subject and compose your scene... Done!
ReplyDeleteMichael Mossiagin I like the idea
ReplyDeleteand I miss challenges:)
ReplyDeleteMichael Mossiagin Yep, I can do that, thanks
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