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Originally Posted by Stitchawl
Thanks, but you can take photos like this with almost any camera, even one in a mobile phone. It requires only three things; having the camera on a tripod (which may be the most important element,) taking several different exposure settings (also VERY important) so you can choose the one that works best for you. And last being there at the right time, which is either planning or luck. The more you plan, the luckier you get.
I've seen your photos and they are damn good! But using a tripod would make them even better, and taking control of your exposure (stop using 'Auto' mode) would round out the bill! You don't need a 'better' camera. You already understand composition from your painting. Learn to use the other three buttons on the camera you have. You'll be amazed at what you can do with it then!
Stitchawl
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Thank you for the complements.
I think my main problem when it comes to both photography and drawing that I haven't got the patience. When I got my camera I picked one which had the ability for manual settings, and I figured it out. But since I don't take pictures often I have forgotten and use the auto-settings. I found a not too expensive tripod with two levellers online which I might get. I think I might set myself the task to go out and take pictures once a week or so.
Can you recommend a good (not too expensive) programme for doing basic photo editing? I though I had one installed but I can't find it anywhere.
My sister and I have decided to go to Amsterdam next week, we both want to visit the newly renovated Rijksmuseum. Nearby the museum is my favourite art-store so I might have to drag her with me
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I'm now ordering the BBC Countryfile calendar, a must for me as Anglophile and lover of nature photography (plus part of the money goes to a good cause).