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Shambles
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I think you misunderstood - and/or I didn't make it very clear - was meaning me being sycophantic with all the
for your pix. Hence balancing a bit with constructive criticism just to re-assert my status as actual trained photographer so I don't cry 
That aside, it really is kinda hard to "teach" composition as - as noted - it ultimately comes down to personal taste. Would have to focus on individual shots and even then personal preference trumps "rules" every time. The Golden Rule ("thirds," Golden Section, etc) is the basis for all photographic composition (which you clearly already know as you mentioned it first) but knowing how and when to slightly break those rules is what seperates a great photograph from a good photograph imo.
Am probably too pissed to follow up on this tonight but will try to be more genuinely constructive in more sober state and when an obvious example comes to pass. Have been one or two you've posted that have caused minor wincing due to "so near, so far" status. Again, imo. It really is all down to personal taste at the end of the day. But one or two of your pix have come so close to being really, properly good (imo etc) that I was screaming to get in the darkroom and/or Photoshop to crop a bit.
I realise I am sounding like a total arse with much of this. But when the world and his dog has access to decent quality photography potential even on their phones it's basically just down to the niggling detail that makes the difference betwixt good and great. Do you use any software to fine tune and/or crop your pix at all? If not it really is worth trying to get a grip on cos it makes all the difference with digital photography. (Not that I'm anywhere near up to date with that stuff as far as new versions go 8))
I think you misunderstood - and/or I didn't make it very clear - was meaning me being sycophantic with all the
That aside, it really is kinda hard to "teach" composition as - as noted - it ultimately comes down to personal taste. Would have to focus on individual shots and even then personal preference trumps "rules" every time. The Golden Rule ("thirds," Golden Section, etc) is the basis for all photographic composition (which you clearly already know as you mentioned it first) but knowing how and when to slightly break those rules is what seperates a great photograph from a good photograph imo.
Am probably too pissed to follow up on this tonight but will try to be more genuinely constructive in more sober state and when an obvious example comes to pass. Have been one or two you've posted that have caused minor wincing due to "so near, so far" status. Again, imo. It really is all down to personal taste at the end of the day. But one or two of your pix have come so close to being really, properly good (imo etc) that I was screaming to get in the darkroom and/or Photoshop to crop a bit.
I realise I am sounding like a total arse with much of this. But when the world and his dog has access to decent quality photography potential even on their phones it's basically just down to the niggling detail that makes the difference betwixt good and great. Do you use any software to fine tune and/or crop your pix at all? If not it really is worth trying to get a grip on cos it makes all the difference with digital photography. (Not that I'm anywhere near up to date with that stuff as far as new versions go 8))
Shambles mate tomorrow when you have sobered up a bit, do me a massive favor. Pick one of my shots - run it through photoshop (or the software of your choice) and post your version of it side by side. Let me know where I have gone wrong - If you want the RAW version then let me know and Ill link it for you.
I'm currently using photoshop CS6 - is there a newer better version?
Just finished demolishing a full chicken, 50p! from Asda reduced, a whole fucking chicken. It had a wierd coating aswell, gave it a funky kick. Also got dessert, some jam croissant type of swirls for 10p each, nice late night bargain.
Haha I once had a run in with a gal from Asda - I was fucked, she was pretending to be Marmalade. She was asking me what 'flavor' did I want my chicken - apparently 'Demanding' chicken flavor chicken is deemed offensive! Getting banned from a supermarket ftw !
Shambles
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Just had a crack at a verbal critique of the one you posted in the pix thread, Bear. Was a poor choice though as it's a thoroughly good pic by any standard 8)
Ha! No need to be linking me RAW versions - been years since I was at that kinda stuff. And same for PS - am only talking about very basic PS stuff. Purely cropping really (maybe a lil colour balance if it looks better). The kinda stuff anyone can do with PS1 let alone CS6. Was just asking if you used such things in general - not whether you had a black belt in it
Suspect it really will just come down to a matter of personal taste. Perhaps I just have odd taste in framings? I suspect not. More likely we just favour different approaches if anything.
Man I sound fukkin condescending on this topic and I really don't mean it that way no matter how it comes over. But get the feeling am failing miserably to express it that way
Mailmonkey
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lol @ Shambles unknowingly rubbishing all bearlove's work.
Colt Dan, show the man how it's done! Proper.
Colt Dan, show the man how it's done! Proper.
Shambles
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Would be funny if I didn't think that's exactly how it's come across. Feel an arse. And is a lumpy arse so not nice to feel even by arse standards. Is not what I meant at all. Not even slightly. But suspect am digging a hole deeper by the sentence now.
Mailmonkey
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Just had 3 slices of brown toast with smoked salmon scrambled eggs. Lush.
knock
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Just finished one packet of TUC biscuits 
Moving on to Cheddars now
Moving on to Cheddars now
Mailmonkey
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TUCs are supremely bland but incredibly moreish.
knock
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I was thinking exactly that thought as I munched my way through the last two TUCs :D
Having an avocado between biscuit packets to appease my conscience. Plus I fucking love them
Oh yeah, I've got four Club biscuits lined up for dessert. Mint, chewy fruit, orange and honeycomb. Excited!
Having an avocado between biscuit packets to appease my conscience. Plus I fucking love them
Oh yeah, I've got four Club biscuits lined up for dessert. Mint, chewy fruit, orange and honeycomb. Excited!
Mailmonkey
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have you got a lemon.
avocado, a squeeze of lemon, and sprinkle some sugar on....get the balance right and it's fucking brilliant.
Can't remember if it was pontifex, or bandw who told me that one.
avocado, a squeeze of lemon, and sprinkle some sugar on....get the balance right and it's fucking brilliant.
Can't remember if it was pontifex, or bandw who told me that one.
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did this a few weeks ago. better than cake.... i remember someone posting on here about it a long time ago and saying that's what they do in egypt
i've got a few avacados in ze fruit bowl but they are fucking rock hard... they take ages to ripen
Shambles
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Just munched some chicken and pesto tortellini wiv tomato, roast garlic and chili sauce. Yum
Mailmonkey
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i've got a few avacados in ze fruit bowl but they are fucking rock hard... they take ages to ripen
it's fucking shit that innit
I've got a mate at a local organic farm shop, and he will give me overripe stuff...the avocados are just about perfect, but too soft to sell
I think I was asking last year what to do with the fuckers when whoever it was came up with that... was it MentalKenny? No, he eats packets of noodles , pontifex I think..
been head
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All you need on a avocado is a little bit of salt and pepper, lovely. Lemon juice and sugar sounds a bit whack to me.
Mailmonkey
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it sounded whack to me too.
then i tried it.
then i tried it.
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