Photo tips and tricks.

I know that members ask occasionally for help with photography. Often the answers can go down the the technical side.

So i thought it might be helpful to have a thread that offers tips or tricks to improve our images and so encourage us to feel confident in this creative hobby.

Horizontals and Verticals.

Probably one of the most noticed aspects of photos i see is Horizontals and verticals out of true especially seas in the background. Beginners and experts alike can miss this.

A very exaggerated example.



All thats needed is a straightening program, most paint or photo editing program have one, but plenty free online just a case of finding one that suits.

http://www.ilovefreesoftware.com/11/...en-photos.html

Various methods of doing this, using sliders or mouse wheels, easy to do
this was done by FastStone.

Re: Photo tips and tricks.

If I may Nom use your example so as not to confuse

If the picture still isn't what you like you can try converting it to black and white. Don't just scrap it




Most computers I should think be able to do this.
Cloud formations often come out better in B/W than colour

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I always say that off level by 1 degree is wrong. 20 degrees is ART

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Thank you Nom - I look forward to lots of tips and tricks. I sure needs 'em!

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Great idea Nom I'll certainly look in....
Is that the lighthouse at Sunderland Nom?

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Good tip Nom and looking forward to some more

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Personally, I prefer Nom's picture, because as I have said before, the black & white photo's to me look so cold and sort of 'deathly.'
I would sooner see colour anyday, but I guess it's all down to personal choice at the end of the day,

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Thank you Nom, I look forward to tips and tricks that aren’t too techie...

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Some mono photos have the effect of being ' deathly ' - however, if they are correctly edited, they can enhance the shot and give a dramatic effect. As you rightly say, it's personal choice

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........... and of course, we have our resident pro photographer Mister_oy who can also answer your techie questions along with Nom.
Both have the relevant knowledge and take amazing photos