* Zot wrote:
> Troy Piggins wrote,on my timestamp of 18/04/2008 5:00 PM:
>
>> I'd really like to learn/practise how to get the number of happy
>> snaps down and quality up. Even if it is just recording something
>> cool I saw, I do try to keep composition in mind if I can.
>
> Troy, there is *nothing* wrong with taking happy snaps,
> that is why the word "happy" is there: they remind us
> of a happy or momentous occasion, whatever it might be.
> The notion that every shot taken has to be an arty-farty
> one or Pullitzer prize material is totally demented!
True, and thanks for the reinforcement.
>> If you have some spare time, I'd appreciate your comments on these
>> photos. Let me know what you would have done different. What do
>> you pros/experienced photogs take photos of when travelling? Do you
>> end up with happy snaps and that's fine?
>
> Pretty much. Here are a few examples from my latest trip:
> http://wizofoz2k.deviantart.com/art/medieval-top-81939749
> http://wizofoz2k.deviantart.com/art/such-big-teeth-you-have-81939419
> http://wizofoz2k.deviantart.com/art/relaxing-81938532
> http://wizofoz2k.deviantart.com/art/Battling-the-sea-81685467
> http://wizofoz2k.deviantart.com/art/the-soul-of-the-tree-81059900
> nothing prizey, but each one of them evokes strong
> memories and in one case at least, emotions.
> Nothing wrong with that!
It's funny how simple images evoke strong memories, isn't it? I
have this photo of Kristy (fiance) from when she just came out of
theatre for a shoulder operation. She's still half drugged,
oxygen hose coming out of her nose, hair all over the place, eyes
half closed and this big dopey grin on her face. It's by far my
favourite photo of her because she looks so innocent and cute in
it, and I was just so relieved she came out of the op fine.
>> img_6468.jpg I know is a bit centred. Long story, but I really
>> rushed that shot because we sort of snuck around a security guard
>> protecting that view to only hotel guests and I reeled off a few
>> hand held before he escorted us back to the common people's area :(
>>
>> I quite like the other night shots. Used tripod. Particularly 6464
>> which I've posted here before I think.
>>
>> Which one is your fav?
>
> This one:
> http://piggo.com/~troy/photos/2008_03_22/1280/img_6449.jpg
> why? well it needs to be slightly de-tilted to the left
> and it might appear mundane. But it is a view of reality of
> Dubai city up close. Instead of another one of the millions
> of skyscraper and burj-al-arab postcards - puke!
Thanks for that! Embarrassed now I have quite a few of those
(puke) Burj-al-Arab photos. But... I am a structural engineer so
the construction there is a big reason I was drawn to the city in
the first place. :)
Thanks for taking the time, mate.
--
Troy Piggins
I always appreciate critique.
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