Some ideas from one of my favourite photographers

[Skygod44]

Skipping through the sponsor segments which clog up many YouTube videos these days , I noticed some key points within this excellent upload from Simon, which I want to share with you lovely folks in FoPF.

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Simon d'Entremont video

One for the birders, was his term BOAS ("Bird On A Stick" images) which made me laugh at my own latest, terrible, upload of a Bird On A Pole image, albeit a very soggy bird.

Simon makes some very interesting points, and sets some obvious-yet-ignored goals to improve how we take photos, not least of all what too many of us try hard to ignore, namely, nobody cares if your photos are sharp, dynamic range is maximised, and colours/contrast are perfect, except other photographers!!!

Take a look, and challenge yourself to stop repeating what you're sure you're good at...
...you might be surprised at how it can refresh your feelings towards this art.

Cheers for now,
Simon

 

[ShipleyNW]

I'm a big fan of Simon. I watch most of his stuff.

 

[Skygod44]

I'm a big fan of Simon. I watch most of his stuff.

That's good to hear, Ken.


I like Serge Ramelli too, for his passion...
...but I'm too jealous of him living in one of my favourite cities on the planet!

 

[paddler4]

Great video. Thanks for posting.

 

[K9Kirk]

I took a picture that was liked by a good number of people and viewed it at 1000% and suddenly .... my picture turned to crap. OMG!! I knew I should've bought the latest expensive editing software, and that 15k lens, damnit! I've seen his videos a coupe times in the past, I like them because he's well spoken, very knowledgeable, and down to earth. Oh, and he's not a snob.

 

[paddler4]

I took a picture that was liked by a good number of people and viewed it at 1000% and suddenly .... my picture turned to crap. OMG!! I knew I should've bought the latest expensive editing software, and that 15k lens, damnit! I've seen his videos a coupe times in the past, I like them because he's well spoken, very knowledgeable, and down to earth. Oh, and he's not a snob.

I do think it's a matter of degree. If you are only posting online, all manner of faults will have little or no impact. Not so when you print, especially when you print large. Even then, modest technical weaknesses are often overlooked, but big ones are often noticed. The image below isn't fully sharp, which becomes clear when it's blown up, but one viewer asked for a 13 x 19 print and was happy enough that he took it to the person he considers the best framer in town. I also now think it's overcooked, but that's a different matter.)

 

[K9Kirk]

I do think it's a matter of degree. If you are only posting online, all manner of faults will have little or no impact. Not so when you print, especially when you print large. Even then, modest technical weaknesses are often overlooked, but big ones are often noticed. The image below isn't fully sharp, which becomes clear when it's blown up, but one viewer asked for a 13 x 19 print and was happy enough that he took it to the person he considers the best framer in town. I also now think it's overcooked, but that's a different matter.)

I was making fun of the pixel peepers, but thanks for responding. Nice pic, btw.

 

[Trespassers W]

I like Simon's videos.
Here is another channel I found recently: Martin Castein. Great videos - not too long and always some good tips.

 

[Skygod44]

I like Simon's videos.
Here is another channel I found recently: Martin Castein. Great videos - not too long and always some good tips.

Thanks for the link.
I'll take a look...