"Dsscats" (dsscats)
09/22/2014 at 20:47 • Filed to: None
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"Dsscats" (dsscats)
09/22/2014 at 20:47 • Filed to: None | 9
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Warning: I might be a dick here.
I don't think my photography is good. Not near good. But it annoys the he'll out of me when I see someone taking pictures with a cell phone and calling themselves photographers. I mean, take this for example.
This isn't photography, this is an exercise in Photoshop!
Ugh, people. I've had a bad day. Can you tell?
Now THIS is photography. Credit to our very own TwinTurboBMW
Brian Silvestro
> Dsscats
09/22/2014 at 20:50 |
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I hate ugly watermarks the most. I don't mind that you put a watermark on your picture, but jesus, at least make it look good. Example of a great watermark:
phenotyp
> Dsscats
09/22/2014 at 20:51 |
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Don't try to do it professionally. This goes for anything art-related. It is absolutely painful.
99% of everything out there is crap. This includes your own work. Most people don't understand that their shit ain't special, and don't know enough to know what's good and what isn't.
Blondude
> Dsscats
09/22/2014 at 20:53 |
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I think this watermark gave me cancer.
Textured Soy Protein
> Dsscats
09/22/2014 at 20:57 |
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There's just as many people out there who get an SLR and suddenly fancy themselves a professional photographer. Which is why professional photographers have such a hard time making a living unless they work for a big organization.
So many people decide, "oh I don't need to pay a real pro photographer for my wedding, my friend with a Canon Rebel and the kit zoom lens who puts his Blahbityblahblah Photography watermark on blurry-background photos on facebook can do it just fine."
Dubblewhopper
> Brian Silvestro
09/22/2014 at 20:58 |
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This pic is so good, I can tell there is a 240Z in the background.
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Brian Silvestro
> Dubblewhopper
09/22/2014 at 21:01 |
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twinturbobmw is the most amazing car photographer I've ever seen. And he's only 14.
PatBateman
> Dsscats
09/22/2014 at 21:02 |
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This belongs in cigarlounge.kinja.com. Make it so.
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Dubblewhopper
> Brian Silvestro
09/22/2014 at 21:03 |
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Amazing talent he has!
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Brian Silvestro
> Dubblewhopper
09/22/2014 at 21:04 |
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Seriously though! He is gifted.
Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
> Dsscats
09/22/2014 at 21:06 |
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Just remember, even a neat filter will only make a bad photo look like a bad photo with an effect on it. Best to skip the fancy filters and make a good image to start with.
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Dsscats
> PatBateman
09/22/2014 at 21:11 |
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Author me, doc!
user314
> PatBateman
09/22/2014 at 21:34 |
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shared.
twinturbobmw
> Brian Silvestro
09/22/2014 at 21:35 |
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Thanks! I'm not a fan of big, bright watermarks, so I decided to make mine super simple and not stand out.
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twinturbobmw
> Dsscats
09/22/2014 at 21:40 |
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I have seen countless photos on Facebook/Instagram on "Photography" pages that claim they are amazing, but are mainly grainy iPhone shots with at least 20 filters on them. A completely unedited shot with good composition is miles better than stuff like that.
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Dsscats
> twinturbobmw
09/22/2014 at 21:42 |
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Yes! This is fine.
TThis is not.
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Brian Silvestro
> twinturbobmw
09/22/2014 at 21:50 |
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It's pretty much perfect.
yamahog
> Blondude
09/22/2014 at 21:57 |
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My mind is so far in the gutter, there's no hope. Thought that said "Dildobreath photography."
RMudkips
> Dsscats
09/22/2014 at 21:58 |
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I think his composition is OK, just needs to ease up on the filters. His choice of equipment isn't remotely advanced, but he could do worse composition-wise. I hope he learns.
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Blondude
> yamahog
09/22/2014 at 21:58 |
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O_O
Can't unsee.
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RMudkips
> Textured Soy Protein
09/22/2014 at 22:02 |
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Used to be this, to be honest. Even now I can't do too well without an SLR, that or it's just a learning curve for the X100
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twinturbobmw
> Textured Soy Protein
09/22/2014 at 22:51 |
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This is why I can't get media passes for events. Too many people, sometimes with nicer cameras than me, think they're pros since they have a DSLR. I know many people who deserve to be more well known in the photography world, but can't because there are too many amateurs that posts their photos everywhere.
Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
> Dsscats
09/22/2014 at 23:31 |
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Well, I see you point. But I started out taking photos with my iPhone then upgraded to a DSLR. If there is raw talent, the camera doesnt matter. Good photography is 50% Skill, 25% equipment and 25% Editing. If the editing of a photo is its best feature, then yes it is crap. Here are some if my shots:
I took this with my iPhone 5 over a year ago, it is 100% Unedited:
I took this with my Nikon D3100 Recently, It too is 100% Unedited:
If you have skill, the camera doesnt matter. But it bothers me when any old shmo says "I'm a photographer" because he has a camera phone and Photoshop.
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Dsscats
> Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
09/22/2014 at 23:42 |
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Phone
Camera
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Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
> Dsscats
09/22/2014 at 23:45 |
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Phone:
All I did was add a simple 98% Black and White filter.
Camera:
Just messed with the exposure and contrast a tiny bit
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Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
> Brian Silvestro
09/22/2014 at 23:57 |
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What do you think of my watermark?
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Brian Silvestro
> Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
09/23/2014 at 07:18 |
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Just as good! Not intrusive, so that people at the picture don't even notice it at first.
Stephen the Canuck
> Dsscats
09/23/2014 at 21:05 |
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twinturbobmw is amazing.
On the other hand, the guy this rant is about just needs to lay off the filters/effects. Someone else said his composition isn't bad, and I agree. Also, in the Facebook screenshot, those are just the thumbnail pictures, I'd bet that the actual pictures is sized/cropped differently. And hopefully look better.
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Dsscats
> Stephen the Canuck
09/23/2014 at 21:07 |
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No, the pictures I posted below are the full things. Yep, he considers himself a photographer and crops his shit square.
Oldstyle81
> Dsscats
09/23/2014 at 23:00 |
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The best camera you have is the one that you have with you. I have two DSLR's but practically never have them with me. They are saved for racing events and or when I have a plan for shooting trains, planes etc. That said, the thing that annoys me is when someone gets Flickr explore for shots from Forza or Gran Turismo, thats not photography at all.
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Stephen the Canuck
> Dsscats
09/24/2014 at 10:39 |
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Well he's definitely not a pro photographer. I really hope he figures out how to crop other ways. and lays off the filters and effects. he does take photographs, so technically he could he considered a photographer. But he's got a long way too go before he could be considered a good one. At least he's trying.
quarterlifecrisis
> Dsscats
09/25/2014 at 09:44 |
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I'm guilty of many a misplaced watermark over the years...I've gotten better. Especially when I'm just batching thing to put on facebook and here. But yeah, a lot of people get a little carried away with the sliders on instagram and call it good.
I'm not a pro, but it's an expensive hobby, and I've sold a couple prints. I've got a wall and binders full of autographed prints of race shots that I've taken - again, as a hobby. I dig it from a memorabilia aspect.
That being said, after some discussion and submitting some shots, I'm scheduled to go play professional photographer for a weekend next year for a reasonably big agency. So, that's kind of cool. Even if I don't get published, I'll get to have legitimate credentials, and be out shooting.