On Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:19:42 -0500, tony cooper wrote:
> On Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:26:28 -0000, "Vass" <write2markXXX@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> 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.
I was so pleased of your answer, Tony!
What I'm trying to find every time, in every shot, is at first TO SEE --
the certain object in different ways. Even if we think at first glance
"There is nothing interesting for me here!", there are so many simple and
beautiful forms, lights and colors around us which deserve our attention!
Greetings!
Geri
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