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Great shots - rich in color and sharp.
I also love the fact you got down to take these shots, so much more interesting then the normal top down shot.

Thanks very much!

Quote from: mfarley on June 02, 2010, 10:43:31 AM
I also love the fact you got down to take these shots, so much more interesting then the normal top down shot.

Gary that is the thing that separates the Pro from the novice.  You get down and close to your subject.  I see so many pictures especially of children where all you see are their heads.

Quote from: JudyB on June 02, 2010, 03:52:57 PM

Quote from: mfarley on June 02, 2010, 10:43:31 AM
I also love the fact you got down to take these shots, so much more interesting then the normal top down shot.

Gary that is the thing that separates the Pro from the novice.  You get down and close to your subject.  I see so many pictures especially of children where all you see are their heads.

One of the most important things I picked up from the Scott Kelby book, "The Digital Photography Book" - Vol 1 is the concept:  If you want to get images like the professionals get, you have to do what the professionals do.  With that in mind, the professional knows that 95% of the population that takes photos will not do it.  Therefore, they take snapshots.  Nothing wrong with that.  It does capture the memory.  The other 5% endeavor to capture the memory plus make it a work of art.  That's the 5% I want to fall into.  I could care less about being a "pro".  But, I sure like the "art" part.

I hear ya!

Quote from: gjtoth on June 02, 2010, 04:19:05 PM
One of the most important things I picked up from the Scott Kelby book, "The Digital Photography Book" - Vol 1 is the concept:  If you want to get images like the professionals get, you have to do what the professionals do.  With that in mind, the professional knows that 95% of the population that takes photos will not do it.  Therefore, they take snapshots.  Nothing wrong with that.  It does capture the memory.  The other 5% endeavor to capture the memory plus make it a work of art.  That's the 5% I want to fall into.  I could care less about being a "pro".  But, I sure like the "art" part.

Great book, I picked up his first and third books (not sure why I skipped the second) but I've learned SO much including my dreams of being able to shoot sports photography for fun probably wont happen until AFTER I win the lottery. 

Quote from: mfarley on June 02, 2010, 10:15:26 PM

Quote from: gjtoth on June 02, 2010, 04:19:05 PM
One of the most important things I picked up from the Scott Kelby book, "The Digital Photography Book" - Vol 1 is the concept:  If you want to get images like the professionals get, you have to do what the professionals do.  With that in mind, the professional knows that 95% of the population that takes photos will not do it.  Therefore, they take snapshots.  Nothing wrong with that.  It does capture the memory.  The other 5% endeavor to capture the memory plus make it a work of art.  That's the 5% I want to fall into.  I could care less about being a "pro".  But, I sure like the "art" part.

Great book, I picked up his first and third books (not sure why I skipped the second) but I've learned SO much including my dreams of being able to shoot sports photography for fun probably wont happen until AFTER I win the lottery.  

I have all three.  They are worth every dime and more.  Sports photography is a different animal... VERY expensive animal if it's done right.  Yeah, you can get some really decent shots with bridge cameras and even some P&S but to do it right... $$$$$$ gotta lay out the dosh!  You might want to pick up "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson, too.  It's a tad more technical (NOT MUCH) but a good read and loaded with good info.

Quote from: gjtoth on June 02, 2010, 10:40:00 PM
I have all three.  They are worth every dime and more.  Sports photography is a different animal... VERY expensive animal if it's done right.  Yeah, you can get some really decent shots with bridge cameras and even some P&S but to do it right... $$$$$$ gotta lay out the dosh!  You might want to pick up "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson, too.  It's a tad more technical (NOT MUCH) but a good read and loaded with good info.

It's already in the mail.  Tried to get it on my kindle but it's not offered so had to get the physical copy...can't wait.

I love 'em!