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My first picture test

Postby stephen on Fri Jun 03, 2005 9:20 pm

Hi guys this is my first picture .It is a bit of test to see if it works ,it is of my dog(obviously) and it is as it came out the camera.(i think its even out of focus,sorry)Image
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Postby stubbsy on Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:41 pm

Good start Stephen. I noticed elsehwre you asked where to post images and, while you got told how to, you weren't actually told where to.

This is the wrong spot, but that's OK. You're new here :wink: There's an entire section just for image posts & (friendly) critiques. You'll find it listed on the front page as Image Reviews and Critiques.

Cheers & welcome PS The shot is a good one, but the dog seems a little out of focus.

Edit: Boy am I dumb. You said it was OOF :oops: Another tip - that object on the lower left hand side detracts from the pic. When you PP I'd definitely crop it out or clone it out.
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Postby Nnnnsic on Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:46 pm

Moved. :)
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Postby stubbsy on Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:49 pm

Nnnnsic wrote:Moved. :)

Now why didn't I think of suggesting that. Now it's in the right spot & I look stupid. All is right with the world :lol:

Leigh - why aren't you at the mini meet - it's Saturday.

Before you ask I'm at work - they called me in to fix some software problems. Guess I'd better get off the forum :D
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Postby Nnnnsic on Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:53 pm

I haven't left to go to work yet.

I have a furry feline relaxing on my lap.

And you don't look silly... hence why I moved it and put a post that said "Moved".

Now people... stay on topic.
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Postby ozimax on Sat Jun 04, 2005 1:11 pm

Stephen, there's one main thin wrong with your picture - it's not a Dachshund! Welcome to the forum.

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Postby stephen on Sat Jun 04, 2005 3:52 pm

Thanks for the responses guys,I have no experience with cropping and editing photots but i will give it a go.One thing i would like to ask is i have this photo as my screen saver and it is in perfect focus,could i have smudged the picture or sometrhing when i compressed it .All i have done is change its size to suit web pages that is all?????.Thanks....
Ozimax i think a dachshound would dig more holes than a staffy on steroids and i already have a 18 hole golf course in the back yard :cry:
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Postby dhess on Sat Jun 04, 2005 6:09 pm

ozimax wrote:Stephen, there's one main thin wrong with your picture - it's not a Dachshund! Welcome to the forum.

Max :D :D


I agree. Dachshunds are the best :P
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Postby stephen on Sat Jun 04, 2005 7:49 pm

looks like i have the dashhounds supporters comming out the woodwork :?
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Postby stephen on Sun Jun 05, 2005 9:58 pm

any one got any idea if i could have blurred the shot when compressing it,because as i said its my screen saver and its in perfect focus on there??????????
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Postby jethro on Sun Jun 05, 2005 10:01 pm

ill back a staffy anyday my backyard looks like the moon.
shoot it real.

look! and see. Shoot and feel
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Postby stubbsy on Sun Jun 05, 2005 10:04 pm

stephen wrote:any one got any idea if i could have blurred the shot when compressing it,because as i said its my screen saver and its in perfect focus on there??????????

Highly unlikely Stephen. I'd expect more uniform blurring if it was a compression artifact
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Postby Ben on Sun Jun 05, 2005 10:08 pm

it is of my dog(obviously) and it is as it came out the camera


I have a question... how did u fit the dog in your camera???


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Postby stephen on Sun Jun 05, 2005 10:13 pm

Thanks Peter,Its got me stumped then...Ihave just got my check in from the insurance company(old camera was stolen;fujifinepix3000) so i am going to have to do a bit of shopping soon and see what i can pick up at a reasonable price and then i can start learning how to take a real photo with a real camera.I will be a bit nervous posting them up here as i look at most of the photos and think they are awesome and everyone else comments on this and that and it would be better if this done to it ect ect. I guess you have to learn to walk before you can run. Cheers Stephen
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Postby stephen on Sun Jun 05, 2005 10:16 pm

Ben i meant the image is untouched as i dont know how to photoshop or anything or are you taking the p..s? :lol:
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Postby Ben on Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:54 pm

Sorry, xcuse my poor sense of humour.

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Postby stephen on Tue Jun 07, 2005 12:17 am

no worries mate im a newby im a little slow atm :lol:
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Postby stubbsy on Tue Jun 07, 2005 8:45 pm

stephen wrote:Thanks Peter,Its got me stumped then...Ihave just got my check in from the insurance company(old camera was stolen;fujifinepix3000) so i am going to have to do a bit of shopping soon and see what i can pick up at a reasonable price and then i can start learning how to take a real photo with a real camera.I will be a bit nervous posting them up here as i look at most of the photos and think they are awesome and everyone else comments on this and that and it would be better if this done to it ect ect. I guess you have to learn to walk before you can run. Cheers Stephen

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Don't refrain from posting for fear of appearing ordinary. I've seen a huge range of shots here by people of all different skill levels and there have been fantasic ones from newbs and ordinary ones from the pro's. Your shots are probably better than you think since you'll be your greatest critic.

If you don't post you miss the extraordinary value of having your work critiqued, along with friendly helpful tips that will improve your work phenomenally. And no one is unkind. If they are - they disappear VERY quickly :twisted:
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