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Post by dreampolice on Oct 6, 2024 11:11:55 GMT
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Post by dreampolice on Oct 20, 2024 7:13:59 GMT
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Post by dreampolice on Oct 20, 2024 8:04:27 GMT
In the first one above of the barber shop, before editing, there was a reflection of me in the the top of the barbers black T shirt sleeve, which I subsequently removed. Only just now, looking at the post did I see the bloody huge reflection of me in the barbers mirror. How the hell did I not even notice it before?
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Post by spinno on Oct 20, 2024 8:28:16 GMT
In the first one above of the barber shop, before editing, there was a reflection of me in the the top of the barbers black T shirt sleeve, which I subsequently removed. Only just now, looking at the post did I see the bloody huge reflection of me in the barbers mirror. How the hell did I not even notice it before? Leave it in, it's another focal point of interest in the "collage". |
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Post by dreampolice on Oct 20, 2024 8:40:38 GMT
In the first one above of the barber shop, before editing, there was a reflection of me in the the top of the barbers black T shirt sleeve, which I subsequently removed. Only just now, looking at the post did I see the bloody huge reflection of me in the barbers mirror. How the hell did I not even notice it before? Leave it in, it's another focal point of interest in the "collage". I'm leaving it in. Just surprised when I didn't notice it first time! or do you mean the bit I removed?  Barbers by Nigel G, on Flickr |
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Post by peterob on Oct 20, 2024 8:46:25 GMT
In the first one above of the barber shop, before editing, there was a reflection of me in the the top of the barbers black T shirt sleeve, which I subsequently removed. Only just now, looking at the post did I see the bloody huge reflection of me in the barbers mirror. How the hell did I not even notice it before? I first thought that the picture was taken from inside looking out. I didn't notice "the photographer" and it is only since you mention it that I recognise it as a mirror reflection. I just flagged it as a busy background and ignored the detail. On not having much luck photography wise - it must be the weather. Looking in Lightroom I haven't taken anything much since June/July and I've only been birding (supposed to be my photographic enthusiasm) three times (once each in Feb, May, June) with no results worth speaking of. |
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Post by spinno on Oct 20, 2024 8:46:45 GMT
Crikey it's an extra from alien...
(The reflection not you...)
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Post by Chester PB on Oct 20, 2024 15:05:10 GMT
Re. 'I am struggling at the moment and I am really trying too hard to take photos which I think then makes it harder and so it continues. It's not as if I'm taking loads and binning most of them, I'm only taking a few. Not much is jumping out and grabbing me.'
I understand, and it must be bad if if wandering around looking in windows helps. More seriously, the shots are interesting but very 'busy' which may be unavoidable. Have you tried using a polarising filter?
Personally, I'm waiting for the weather to improve but not getting over optimistic. All I've done recently is to take some pictures indoors of a very small (60 cm square) model railway layout and experiment with fully manual 'focus stacking' using bits from five or six shots taken at different planes of focus and using a tripod. Fortunately my wife just accepts these strange activities without question. |
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Post by dreampolice on Oct 20, 2024 16:50:44 GMT
Re. 'I am struggling at the moment and I am really trying too hard to take photos which I think then makes it harder and so it continues. It's not as if I'm taking loads and binning most of them, I'm only taking a few. Not much is jumping out and grabbing me.'
I understand, and it must be bad if if wandering around looking in windows helps. More seriously, the shots are interesting but very 'busy' which may be unavoidable. Have you tried using a polarising filter?
Personally, I'm waiting for the weather to improve but not getting over optimistic. All I've done recently is to take some pictures indoors of a very small (60 cm square) model railway layout and experiment with fully manual 'focus stacking' using bits from five or six shots taken at different planes of focus and using a tripod. Fortunately my wife just accepts these strange activities without question. No, I haven't tried using a polariser as that would defeat the object. I want the reflections. I accept it might be busy, but I like the snap shot of life inside the shops/cafes/barbers etc but also the other folk just passing by and the reflections of the environment they are in. |
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Post by spinno on Oct 20, 2024 17:49:19 GMT
Re. 'I am struggling at the moment and I am really trying too hard to take photos which I think then makes it harder and so it continues. It's not as if I'm taking loads and binning most of them, I'm only taking a few. Not much is jumping out and grabbing me.'
I understand, and it must be bad if if wandering around looking in windows helps. More seriously, the shots are interesting but very 'busy' which may be unavoidable. Have you tried using a polarising filter?
Personally, I'm waiting for the weather to improve but not getting over optimistic. All I've done recently is to take some pictures indoors of a very small (60 cm square) model railway layout and experiment with fully manual 'focus stacking' using bits from five or six shots taken at different planes of focus and using a tripod. Fortunately my wife just accepts these strange activities without question. No, I haven't tried using a polariser as that would defeat the object. I want the reflections. I accept it might be busy, but I like the snap shot of life inside the shops/cafes/barbers etc but also the other folk just passing by and the reflections of the environment they are in. I like the collage effect, keep them coming! |
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Post by dreampolice on Oct 20, 2024 18:02:25 GMT
It's only a little thing but for example in NOHO, the Asian chap on the right who appears to be looking at the camera, is looking into the window. He had stopped as I was first looking through the camera so as not to pass in front. I let him by, and without a doubt he was looking at NOHO, thinking WTF is he taking a photo of. In No appointment necessary the guy on the right (2 reflections of him) was him also waiting for me to take my picture. Again probably wondering why, lol.
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Post by dreampolice on Oct 20, 2024 18:07:48 GMT
I understand, and it must be bad if if wandering around looking in windows helps. More seriously, the shots are interesting but very 'busy' which may be unavoidable. Have you tried using a polarising filter?
Personally, I'm waiting for the weather to improve but not getting over optimistic. All I've done recently is to take some pictures indoors of a very small (60 cm square) model railway layout and experiment with fully manual 'focus stacking' using bits from five or six shots taken at different planes of focus and using a tripod. Fortunately my wife just accepts these strange activities without question. Luckily, we are all different with different tastes. I enjoy just having a wander, people watching, looking for shots (whether I get one is a different matter, lol). The mere thought of taking photos of a model railway and practicing focus stacking leaves me cold. Luckily, you, like me, have a fairly understanding wife, although mine does grump a bit. I'm giving her one of my old cameras to use and we will go out at some point. She has a good eye, but just snaps and moves on. The other week in London, I didn't get many as I was with her and I also accept it isn't fair on her, so if we did it together.... |
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Post by zou on Oct 20, 2024 20:32:24 GMT
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Post by dreampolice on Oct 20, 2024 20:33:39 GMT
Nige, are you aware of the Brazilian street photographer Gustavo Minas? I think you'd really like him, his layering is fantastic and he isn't afraid of funky colour palettes. No im not. I’ll look him up, cheers |
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Post by dreampolice on Oct 21, 2024 6:49:30 GMT
I like those. He’s clearly better at it than I am though. Thanks for the link. |
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Green Afro by Nigel G, on Flickr
Gooey by Nigel G, on Flickr
in the cafe by Nigel G, on Flickr
Smiling barber by Nigel G, on Flickr
