Photography blog

**rudyumans** · 06-12-2010, 01:24 PM

The main reason I joined recently (besides "running" into some nice people on one of the treads) is to learn. Although I scored pretty good on the survival quiz, I wouldn't rely on myself if it comes to survival in the middle of nowhere. The good news is that in the couple of days I am here, I learned a lot already. There are so many nice and knowledgeable people here, it’s unbelievable.

There is one thing I do know though (I hope) and that is how to take pictures. Since I have very little to offer as far as survival do's and don'ts are concerned, I thought I write a blog about something I do know. I reckon that many here like to take a picture or two when they are out and about and I was hoping there might be some interest in bringing home better keepsakes or even pictures to hang on the wall. There are some easy ways to improve the pictures with a few rules about composition, light etc. These rules are simple and easy to do, whether you have an expensive SLR or a Point and shoot.

I am sure there are many people here who are accomplished photographers, but this blog would be for the beginning or casual photographer.

It’s a little bit of work, so before I start writing it all up, what are the general thoughts about this? Good idea, just start a thread in the general discussion section, or who cares?

**crashdive123** · 06-12-2010, 01:27 PM

I think that's a great idea. I love to take pictures and am always looking for ways to improve them. I think quite a few people would be interested.

**COWBOYSURVIVAL** · 06-12-2010, 02:06 PM

I am interested! Nikon Cool Pix 4300.

**rebel** · 06-12-2010, 02:13 PM

Thank you. That would be great.

**Justin Case** · 06-12-2010, 02:17 PM

Great Idea, I am sure there will be great interest !

**Rick** · 06-12-2010, 02:31 PM

I second, third, fourth and fifth the blog. Every piece of knowledge is a tool in the toolbox. Sometimes those tools are for work and sometimes just for fun. Bring on the fun!!!

**Camp10** · 06-13-2010, 07:32 AM

I am very interested in this! I need all the help I can get with the camera.

**Batch** · 06-13-2010, 09:08 AM

I am interested in it as well. I am considering buying a new camera and wondering if I should bet a digital SLR combo or a point and shoot with a good zoom.

**2dumb2kwit** · 06-13-2010, 10:26 AM

Have you seen how bad my pictures are??? LOL

Heck yeah, I like the idea!

**rudyumans** · 06-13-2010, 11:07 AM

Okay then. That's settled. Give me about a week or so.

**rudyumans** · 06-13-2010, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by Batch

I am interested in it as well. I am considering buying a new camera and wondering if I should bet a digital SLR combo or a point and shoot with a good zoom.

The image quality of even the cheapest entry level DSLR is better then any top of the line ultra-zoom P&S for several reasons such as the size of the sensor and today's lenses are not capable of delivering good quality with very large zoom ranges. It is too much of a compromise.

Also, a DSLR is a lot more flexible.

**Justin Case** · 06-13-2010, 11:25 AM

whats a DSLR ?

**rudyumans** · 06-13-2010, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Justin Case

whats a DSLR ?

Digital Single Lens Reflex.

**Justin Case** · 06-13-2010, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by rudyumans

Digital Single Lens Reflex.

Oh yeah, Get one of Those !

**your_comforting_company** · 06-13-2010, 11:40 AM

I like taking pictures too. I would love to learn more about techniques and "rules". Most of my pictures are limited to close ups for plants, and far-offs for landscapes. I think it's a good idea. Looking forward to your tute!

**rudyumans** · 06-13-2010, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by your_comforting_company

I like taking pictures too. I would love to learn more about techniques and "rules". Most of my pictures are limited to close ups for plants, and far-offs for landscapes. I think it's a good idea. Looking forward to your tute!

What do you want my tute for?

Just kidding. You have some nice blogs yourself! Do you know anything about mushroom species? I have some pictures with mushrooms I like to identify

**rudyumans** · 06-17-2010, 02:34 PM

I am almost done with my (extensive) blog part 1 about photography. Is there a way to insert pictures from a file? A photography blog without pictures is like shooting without bullets. I saw the 'manage attachment" option with a new post entry, but I don't see this in the blog section. Would it be better to post the whole thing in the tutorial section of the forum instead of the blog section?

**crashdive123** · 06-17-2010, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by rudyumans

I am almost done with my (extensive) blog part 1 about photography. Is there a way to insert pictures from a file? A photography blog without pictures is like shooting without bullets. I saw the 'manage attachment" option with a new post entry, but I don't see this in the blog section. Would it be better to post the whole thing in the tutorial section of the forum instead of the blog section?

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