On Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:26:28 -0000, "Vass" <write2markXXX@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:
>I got a EOS 350D for my birthday, and would like to learn about
photography
>I've looked at a fiew You-tube video lessons, bought a few magazines and
the
>books I've bought
>while they show great photos, I'm not learning anything.
>I've tried some mastercl*****, I've set up a still subject, and yes,
after
>every conceivable setting, one or two pics
>appear clear (in Jpeg form),
>http://www.flickr.com/photos/canon-eos/2289153882/
>http://www.flickr.com/photos/canon-eos/2288363947/in/photostream/
>but none have the WOW factor of anything else I've seen claiming to come
>from a similar camera
>Can it be all down to Photoshop?
>I understand I have a lot to learn, so where can I start without going
down
>the nightclass route?
>Any help appreciated
There are two parts to good photography: the subject and the image.
The courses tell you about doing the image part, but finding the right
subject is the elusive part. Clicking on the links to the photographs
in this newsgroup often makes me think "Why didn't I think of shooting
that?".
You can learn how to create an image, but it's instinct and practice
that teaches you how to spot the subject.
When I was teaching my daughter about photography, we'd go somewhere -
anywhere - and I'd pick a spot and say "Find something here to
photograph". I'd tell her to find five things to photograph without
moving over five feet. You'd be amazed what you can find if you
really analyze your surroundings this way.
--
Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida
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