petemillis Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 should they be banned? Just thinking, they're as common as sunsets - get them most days, yet people still photograph them. Why so many? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Laur Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 It's an examination of technique. In many ways, more purely so than the waterfall-esque tests. It's one subject that we all have in common, and it's interesting to see how different equipment and techniques add up to a different result. Now, moon-over-waterfall shots... you might be onto something there. And of course, puppies or Goth models <i>named</i> "Luna." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petemillis Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 hmmm, I was just thinking shots of Uranus might be more challenging and perhaps a provide a better examination of technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander_illich Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 class. just class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgalyon Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Pete, you've proven yourself to be a great asset to the community...so don't take this as any disrespect for you or your opinions! Although I've never suggested an actual "ban" on any particular subject matter...I've certainly sounded off on the subject of uninteresting shots of cats, flowers, sunsets, cartoonish HDR shots, etc. So, I feel your pain! But I try to keep in mind that there's nothing inherently "wrong" about shooting pictures of flowers or lunar photos (for instance).. the problem is generally between our own ears. Sure, we've gotten totally worn out with these photographic cliche's, but I try to look at each photograph individually and not dismiss it's value...simply because I've seen similar shots so many, many times. I don't feel I'm telling you anything new...but it doesn't matter what the subject matter is, it's all about shooting it in a fresh, creative, unique manner that somehow sets it aside from the "common". As for the luna eclipse shots... "what Matt said". And...I admit that the kid in me was just as excited to get a quick glimpse (through heavy cloud cover) of last night's eclispse as I did the first time I viewed one. It's always an event for me. Please keep in mind that what I've just said DOES NOT APPLY to pic sof puppies or Goth models named "Luna" or "Moon Unit". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgalyon Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 p.s. - Pete, I didn't take your talk of a ban as being literal...but more tongue in cheek. But puppy pics should literally be banned. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobatkins Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I'll vote for the best picture of Saturn taken with a conventional photographic lens (not a telescope). Here's my entry<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 There's already been a thread complaining about too many photos of Uranus. And Urvulva. And Urboobies. And Urpenis. Me, I don't wanna see any more pix of Urpuppies or Urkitties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
see_r Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 This is about as inappropriate of a post as it gets, considering there was a total lunar eclipse peri the time of this post (within the 24-hr period), which is a substantially rarer photo op than just any moon shot... besides, ..."banned"? Is this a dictatorship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Only if Pete's the dictator. Which he's not. So relax. Or Urbanned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie_robertson Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I got stuff coming out of my nose! We need to start a "Rent a sense of humor" forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 "I got stuff coming out of my nose!" Probably hydrazine from that satellite shoot down. Better be quiet or the gummint will launch at missile at your schnozz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgalyon Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 relax Chip! take a deep cleansing breath... even if Pete were dead serious, which i doubt he was... controversial comments usually result in the best threads ever! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabe_razo Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Why should they be banned? Art should never be banned. ps Urboobies? HAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgalyon Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 anybody got a Kleenex?...something with my nose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonjb Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Pete; I already told you once today you've gotta stop with this stuff. Now behave yourself before I end up hurting myself :) BTW once you figure out how to hold that camera with your testicles you will have to start practising walking on your hands if you expect to get any good shots. Fortunately I've got a fresh box of Kleenex handy in case I have any nasal mishaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonjb Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 You get my vote I thought that was very cool when I saw it earlier today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickArnold Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 so I guess I am banned from posting a picture of last nights eclipse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Yeh, Bob. Damn showoff. Saturn looks like three white pixels in my photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickArnold Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 oh well, I think I will post it anyway. Just to irritate Pete. Canon 100-400@400. 60th 5.6<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickArnold Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 oh well, I think I will post it anyway. Just to irritate Pete. Canon 100-400@400. 60th 5.6<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickArnold Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Sorry for the double post. I guess I broke the law twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickArnold Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I actually could have done better had I used HDR. I just didn't think of doing a triple exposure at the time as I rushed to get set up and it was really cold but clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickArnold Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 On second thought HDR would not work as the moon moves(actually its proof of the earths rotation). I had to keep chasing it last night to keep it in the frame. My best moon scenario was a Medium format picture of Peter and Paul fortress in St. Petersberg Russia on a very cold night. The fortress came out fine but the moon is oblong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Apparently it really is made of green cheese.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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