Red Willow Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 OK it's my birthday soon and I know I am going to be nagged about presents. I was thinking about some filters for my canon. Has anyone got any advice on which are the most important or most practical for a novice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 (edited) OK it's my birthday soon and I know I am going to be nagged about presents. I was thinking about some filters for my canon. Has anyone got any advice on which are the most important or most practical for a novice? Depends on what sort of photography you want to do. Circular polarizer, neutral density and graduated filters are very useful for landscape. A lot of filters have been made redundant with modern editing software. A general UV or Skylight filter can help to protect your lens and helps to cut through mist and improve skies. Remember everything you put in front of your lens will do two things 1) reduce the exposure (ND filters deliberately) 2) reduce the quality of the image. Edited May 6, 2009 by Padge Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Here are a few of my recent efforts. View from our hotel in Edinburgh for the Magic Weekend. The Directors Cut Cat Truro Cathedral Stuff in jars Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guess who Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Try not to position the main point of interest in the centre of the frame Jim. There is a general rule (there to be broken of course) that points of interest should land on an intersection of an horizontal and vertical third. In the second shot if you had been able to move to the right a little you may have had been able to lose the large green canvas and tree branch on the left. On the third one you could crop out some of the empty space at the bottom. All the shots you posted could stand a bit of sharpening. Cheers Dave for that. Will take it on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickin Back Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 A few shots from my Edinburgh trip... Vince Lombardi "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up." "Winning isn't everything--but wanting to win is." Copa @ May 8 2005 Rugby League: Complex game, simple rules. Rugby Union: Complex Rules, simple game. Lets get Folding... http://vspx27.stanford.edu/cgi-bin/main.py...e&teamnum=43780 http://folding.extremeoverclocking.com/tea....php?s=&t=43780 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Townie Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I call this one - 'Bottom on fire? - then play rugby' This one looks better in b/w Jam Eater 1.(noun. jam eeter) A Resident of Whitehaven or Workington. Offensive. It is now a term of abuse that both towns of West Cumbria use for each other especially at Workington/Whitehaven rugby league derby matches. St Albans Centurions Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullman Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 This one looks better in b/w Can't quite put my finger on why, but that is a cracking photo. "I'm from a fishing family. Trawlermen are like pirates with biscuits." - Lucy Beaumont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Can't quite put my finger on why, but that is a cracking photo. <pretension> It's the balance between foreground and background - the movement follows a line from back to front - the rugby balls and the two people are on the same diagonal, and you have the contrast between older/younger and male/female (and active/audience). Plus it's a spot on b/w converstion. </pretension> Anyway, enough with this metrosexualism - here's some rugby from today. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickin Back Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 (edited) <pretension> It's the balance between foreground and background - the movement follows a line from back to front - the rugby balls and the two people are on the same diagonal, and you have the contrast between older/younger and male/female (and active/audience). Plus it's a spot on b/w converstion. </pretension> Anyway, enough with this metrosexualism - here's some rugby from today. Figured you'd like it Seriously it's a good picture, interesting to the eye. I like the way the girl in the background looks like she's at acting half ready to pass the ball! Edited May 11, 2009 by Kickin Back Vince Lombardi "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up." "Winning isn't everything--but wanting to win is." Copa @ May 8 2005 Rugby League: Complex game, simple rules. Rugby Union: Complex Rules, simple game. Lets get Folding... http://vspx27.stanford.edu/cgi-bin/main.py...e&teamnum=43780 http://folding.extremeoverclocking.com/tea....php?s=&t=43780 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Figured you'd like it Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenilworth Tiger Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 A couple form my trip to Edinburgh Now then, it's a race between Sandie....and Fairburn....and the little man is in........yeees he's in. I, just like those Castleford supporters felt that the ball should have gone to David Plange but he put the bit betwen his teeth...and it was a try Kevin Ward - best player I have ever seen The real Mick Gledhill is what you see on here, a Bradford fan ........, but deep down knows that Bradford are just not good enough to challenge the likes of Leeds & St Helens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clowesey Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 (edited) Got one in the Oldham Chronicle tonight. Was taking pictures for the under 12s & 13s Service Area games at weekend (Oldham v Wigan & Leigh). Noticed their usual chap wasn't around so we sent a few off with the match reports. Printed this one. Barrie McDermott's son Billy taking centre stage. Plus a couple of others from the under 12s game Edited May 13, 2009 by clowesey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Some from yesterday evening Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff9of13 Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) Magic Weekend - Edinburgh Edited May 17, 2009 by Griff9of13 "it is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Had a go at cricket on Saturday. This is Chesham's pro putting the Thatcham attack to the sword. He made 125 of Chesham's 243. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guess who Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Some pics from the 1940s weekend in Haworth. Maybe Padge or l'angelo mysterioso can shed some light on who this is supposed to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Townie Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 (edited) Maybe Padge or l'angelo mysterioso can shed some light on who this is supposed to be? George Formby ? Albert Steptoe ? Victor Meldrew? Great photos as well. Edited May 19, 2009 by Exiled Townie Jam Eater 1.(noun. jam eeter) A Resident of Whitehaven or Workington. Offensive. It is now a term of abuse that both towns of West Cumbria use for each other especially at Workington/Whitehaven rugby league derby matches. St Albans Centurions Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Tourist photographer case dismissed at Magistrates Court There are some concerning points in there about photography on the London Underground. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Drama in Chesham Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhuller Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) A few photos from a recent weekend spent at Kilnsea and Spurn Head. Coastal erosion at its worst, WII defences claimed by nature. Oh and at the end my mate Alfie. Edited May 20, 2009 by westhuller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amm Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 A few photos from a recent weekend spent at Kilnsea and Spurn Head. Coastal erosion at its worst, WII defences claimed by nature. Oh and at the end my mate Alfie. At first glance Alfie reminded me of a forum member...I'll not say who to save embarrassment, because I don't mean to cause any...and I won't say the pigs cuter...or that I've met this person in the Anvil and Moon Under Water Great pics again all...thanks for sharing Whilst I do not suffer fools gladly, I will always gladly make fools suffer A man is getting along on the road of wisdom when he realises that his opinion is just an opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Tourist photographer case dismissed at Magistrates Court There are some concerning points in there about photography on the London Underground. Thankfully as a non Greek I avoided a night in the cells ... Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exxile Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Has anyone got an opinion on the new Canon 500D? Before that came along, I was looking at getting a 450D, which is now a lot cheaper. I'm still using film! I'd rather have a full bottle in front of me than a full frontal lobotomy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Tiger Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Footy from last weekend Guyra Super Spuds website Guyra Super Spuds Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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