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ok guys, as in the title how do you go about actually getting that shot. is it a combination of, see the shot, compose it, as well as compose yourself, breath!, and shoot. I am asking because i am taking a lot of shots and not one seems to be a keeper, i have had a couple of keepers as such, but even they were poor in comparison to most shots on here. Now i know practice is supposed to make perfect, and i have a long,long way to go, but just wondered if i am going about things all wrong? any tips would be great thanks. :thumbs:
 
First of all you need a good subject, and attractive light. If you've got that, you're almost guaranteed a keeper. If you haven't, the best equipment and technique will struggle to make much of it. Sometimes there's a good subject, but it's hidden, or only revealed at a certain angle. That's where some folks see pictures when others don't.

Once you've found something to shoot, move around it to find the best angle and don't forget above and below. Then move forward or back to optimise the perspective, and zoom for the best framing. That's where zooms score over fixed focal length lenses, as they give you more control over prespective.

Consider depth of field (aperture) and any movement (shutter speed) flash or filters etc, then pick your moment.
 
Gareth, I expect we've all been there at one time or another!. In part, you answer your own question when you reject an image. Why are you rejecting it? If you can answer the question you are on the way to the solution. Don't be disheartened, persevere and simply learn from your mistakes. Godd luck!
 
gazza2168 said:
ok guys, as in the title how do you go about actually getting that shot. is it a combination of, see the shot, compose it, as well as compose yourself, breath!, and shoot. I am asking because i am taking a lot of shots and not one seems to be a keeper, i have had a couple of keepers as such, but even they were poor in comparison to most shots on here. Now i know practice is supposed to make perfect, and i have a long,long way to go, but just wondered if i am going about things all wrong? any tips would be great thanks. :thumbs:
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Some questions that will help people give you advice,

What lens, What mode are you shooting and what is the subject.(Fast moving or still) Light levels will also need to be known. Possibly post an image and state what the settings were that you selected.
 
Spray and pray dude, spray and pray!

:D Only kidding

Having never seen your work before its hard to say but it sounds like you are suffering at the hands of the creative gap? What you see in your minds eye before you take the shot isn't matched by what pops up on the camera screen after you press the shutter. You know your way around a camera and such but the results just aren't living up to your expectations?

I had that, very disheartening especially when you see other photographers taking much the same shots with much the same settings and getting results that make them happy and you envious :D

Advice?

Well, to be perfectly honest i'm still suffering from the creative gap! But looking back i'm happier with my photos these days, although my expectations are always climbing my ability is keeping pace. I just went off and worked a bit on different areas of photography, lighting and post mainly and now i'm going to work a bit more on natural light stuff. Its quite hard to realise what tangible things i've picked up that have helped but the whole thing has... more photos, more study, more time.

As to your original question, erm, i dunno :D Food for thought and i'll work on that too, cheers!
 
yeh, thanks for the reply's guys its appreciated, maybe i should stop trying TOO hard and just let things take a more natural course instead of trying to MAKE the shot happen.
 
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