These have helped me over the past few mths, and i have learned a lot, so i thought i would post up the videos and free micro course that helped me: FREE Photography Courses by Karl Taylor Bryan Peterson has a book out, called "Understanding Exposure", this is brilliant to help you understand exposure in an easy and laid back way, as well as his videos. You can find more on You Tube. I am still learning, and just a beginner after starting using my camera around 12 mths ago, and these tips are invaluable for a beginner. Karl Taylor has a few videos out too, and he is easy to understand. Also,mods, can we have a separate sub category for Members photo forum?? This will help us learn and have critique from others and to show how we are all progressing? I know a few of us are into photography on here, and a few pros too, so their advice is very well advised and received. The winter months are here early now, so will hopefully give members something else to concentrate on to pass the time untill the warmer and drier weather arrive? Cheers!
Thanks, Si. That 'Understanding Exposure' book was the one I referred to on the other thread, so good to know it's the right one. I'd better get reading it!
That would be great. Just been on the sea front "during my tea break" Disaster. Using the tripod to get some shots equals way too windy.
In the words of Jaws 'You need a bigger tripod'... +1 for the photo sub forum - Also anything happening with the calendar?
Al's right Gary. There is a world of difference between a consumer and a professional tripod. A pro pod has much less whip and plants itself much more stabilised on the ground. Plus you can hook a weight beneath the column that both holds it steady and damps out jitter. Also, if you don't have a remote shutter release, use the self timer so you're not touching it when it fires.
Cheers guys. Tbh just checked the wind speed. 30-32 mph. It has the hook for a weight but no takers from the holiday makers to hang on ot whilst i took my shots. Once I moved away from the sea it became ok. The strap was more of a problem flapping in the wind. Going to have a look to see if I can purchase/use clips instead? I used the timer as I have yet to purchase the remote jangly plugy in thingy as yet.
If this is a goer I'm certain I can bore people shitless with an infinite amount of bollocks about how best to prepare your files for printing. Tedious for the photographer but it makes life so much easier for the poor buggers like me who have to print them.
