Any cheaper hobbies to replace photography?Photography was a reason I'd blindly go walk into a nature reserve, I don't want to lose that without some form of alternative.
>>4513737>repeat, repeat, I must always repeatSad
>>4508439If you want a good camera, the best for your buck, only buy canon or sony mirrorless or canon or nikon DSLRs. Don’t think of a DSLR as a second rate camera. Top quality FF DSLRs are more robust and reliable than all mirrorless and better than non canon/sony mirrorless in terms of image quality and continuous autofocus usefulness. Everything else is kind of the ford chevy hyundai and kia of cameras. On paper the specs look ok and online fans hype them up and insist there are no relevant deficiencies. After all, they still drive, and go in a straight line. But if you own one and know what a good camera is like they are instantly recognizable as unreliable half baked garbage no matter how much money you throw at them. Yes, this applies to leica (m, q and sl) and hasselblad (cfv and x series) too. Phaseone is the only really good MF brand. Hasselblad is horrible to work and their lens quality is fuji tier. They are a budget MF brand. Might as well shoot FF.
>>4508439Painting, specifically watercolor painting
>>4514044I do this but with oil.It's fun but if you are not completely isolated, people will see you and they will want to talk to you.Besides it's also challenging but once you 'get it' it is actually a very enjoyable and rewarding hobby.
>>4513388I do this with every board, you'd be amazed how many people seethe when you simply ask them how often they engage with the boards topic
Does anyone else here take pairs of images to synthesize depth in mages?This was taken from the Lummi Reservation looking east to Mt. Baker and the Sisters. Base was about 100 meters.
>>4517161Lawn ornament
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Can you take amazing shots and get good at photography with just a point and shoot? I'm getting sick of carrying around my bulky setup everywhere, even though it's M43
>>4516768>excuse me chud, but my local art show had digital photography
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>>4516771That's not how you greentext
>>4516452if you cant figure out how to maximize your photos with limited capabilities/gear then youre ngmi
>>4516386the tgs are pretty fun, had one for years. still my favorite bad weather camera
Haven't posted in a while.Leica M3 + Nokton 50mm f/1.5 II + Tri-X. Self scan.
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>>4517026Cute babe, you smash?
Theme: CloudsAll photos must be taken during the current challenge month. No old or archived shots.Get creative and enjoy the process. Unique perspectives are encouraged!
clouds rule. clouds would make a good periodic general thread>>4515868great view>>4516259love the impression that i'm in the clouds >>4515122i think the challenge format is much better than the contest format. there's not a good way to poll winners fairly and there's no way to facilitate prizing. if anything, compilation by anons of the best pics in each challenge could be a feasible reward. recognition.
been storming a lot here lately
Sunset boxed in by dark clouds at top, land at bottom, unfortunately not the most crisp, but I still like it!
Well, to start, I take the photos with a Sony Cybershot from almost 15 years ago. The maximum size it supports is 10MP, and although I can adjust the ISO and shutter speed, I still can't properly handle the aperture (or I can't find it). So be honest with me, how terrible am I? Besides taking a lot of photos in the dark.
>>4510484>What is missing from my shots?Soul because chilangos don't have any
>>4510484Look at the overall shapes, and the subject should be most prominent or draw the eye, squint your eyes and see the shapes, what stands out.You totally fucked the first photo, is it a troll? You should have had the statue with a sky background but you've made it look like a dalek.
>>4510484>>4510486> What is missing from my photos?Photography (especially when not staged) is the art of curating what you want to appear in an image. You are doing this backwards. Ask yourself: what was the ideal image I wanted, and what is getting in the way?> I have a digishitMost people will probably tell you a good photographer can make great pictures on any camera and they are right. However, I don't think anyone can become a good photographer with any camera. First reason is, if you don't have full manual control over your camera, you won't learn the technique necessary to achieve your vision. Second is, to become a good photographer, you must enjoy the act of taking photos regardless of the result, which is very difficult on a digishit. Third reason is, nobody including yourself will take you seriously with your digishit, and that's important because any good art need someone with enough confidence to create their vision and put it out there. > Am I a talented photographer?The honest answer is, I don't know, but realistically no you're a clueless amateur. Not because your photos suck, but because you posted only 2. Exceptional masterpieces aside, photography works in series, like poem do. Each image work to strengthen a general vision you want to communicate. By posting those 2 photos, you show me that you have not put a tenth of the effort needed to communicate something interesting through your art. You must do better. Make a series of at least 10 photos that communicate a concept or vibe you can explain in 1 sentence. Then we can see if you're good at photography; for now you're not even fully committing to the medium yet, just making the least possible effort using it.
They're fine. They're really good.
>>4510484no one cares about photography anymore so u need a subject people care about like a cool car, a sexy woman, brands etc
Thought a thread like this might be useful. Also would appreciate feedback.
>>4517071I posted my edits specifically because the ones posted suck ass, so...
>>4517040It's just engagement bait
>>4512371I like the concept of making the band pop off more, but these colors just look weird
>>4513959>>4513771i like these
>>4516776i like this, very moody
What does /p/ think of Jared Polin
>>4516918He's fine, not great, has this weird obsession with slapping a black and white filter on random pictures like it'll suddenly make them better
>>4516918The chad Jared>awesome jewfro perpetually growing larger and wilder>looks more like a mystical rabbi every year>will eventually start wearing a tallit and shtreimel in videos>shoots raw>gives clean water to based black people>always recognized canon > nikon>is an actual professional, films his shoots with real clients>did awesome portraiture on LF film at a historic baseball field>sells cool preset packs to fund his endeavors instead of just begging for money>self made manthe virgin rockwell>baldingComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>4516924>slapping a black and white filter on random pictures like it'll suddenly make them better
>>4516924He explains that if the colors are bad, you should switch to BW. Which is a valid practice. Now his definition of a bad colors may be different from yours
A thread for all such varmints, critters and such-like as ye may find crawlin' on they bellies round about these parts. Furry or skinny it makes no difference at all to me. I pray to the Lawd we may reach image bump limit in due time. AMEN! Let's ride, boys.
>>4517027Taipei
>>4517028Mindo, Ecuador
>>4517029Sumatra, Indonesia
Near Tena, Ecuador
Rishikesh. India
How can i make money with a leica q2 as a photographer?Except selling it.
>>4516969Love those sites, any more that you enjoy most? (any focal length)
>>4516969Thanks for your effort posting. Nice links>>4516976>All of these people were either self established by doing the legwork and doing what people asked for before doing “their thing”But is it really impossible to build a legwork with a 28mm only? I presume 28mm takes barely like 5% of total market share when focal length range is concerned, let's say 24~200mm though.>Professional photography is a service industry>It is 80% customer service and human relations>It is a social game far before it is an artistic pursuitCannot be true more.>People do not seek you out because they adore your style.Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>4517005> But is it really impossible to build a legwork with a 28mm only?yesmaybe if you live in NY or something there are so many people you can scrounge up a real client portfoliobut even them someone is going to expect you to be able to do more, and being able to do more increases your client baseversatile cameras are cheap. they are just ugly and not fun to edc. but, they are literally made for work and work only which is why they are ugly ergo blobs and they excel at work. you also could use a good local print shop you can go to when people want wall art, vinyl wraps and yard signs and a fast turnaround timestart getting used to editing your photos for print
>>4516712>>4517005I work as a photojournalist using a Q3 28. Built up a whole portfolio at 28mm before incorporating a more standard 24-70 and/or 70-200 into my toolset. 28 is very hard for covering certain events and I very rarely take it out as my only body for work any more. If you're trying to justify a Q purchase for work - don't. There are cheaper and more appropriate options.
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It is time.
went for a drive the other day. didn't bother taking the camera and of course, sods law, the light was magical. cheap Motorola did alright though.
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We’re currently going through a typhoon. The wind is howling outside.
>Nocturnal photography (also referred to as night photography) refers to the practice of taking photographs outdoors between dusk and dawn, when natural light is minimal or nonexistent.>The low-light conditions night photographers work in require specialized techniques to achieve proper exposure, including long exposures—ranging from several seconds to days—higher ISO sensitivity, or artificial lighting.>The genre encompasses a wide range of subjects, including urban and rural landscapes, architecture, industrial sites, and astrophotography.Post your night photos!
>>4509870This looks very clean. I'm a total noob here just browsing this board. But whoa this is nice quality
>>4516536 When I shot expired TMAX it curled up so much it was almost impossible to scan
>>4516619I don't really scan my negatives so it doesn't bother me too much but I did have to leave the cut roll under pile of books overnight to even get it in sleeves.
have you ever tried to shoot bats
>>4513161Looks like ultrasound. Intentional movement or happy accident?>>4516870Nice one.
Well I guess he arrived to the stop
Hockney is based bruh But I wish his subject were as strong as his style
>>4513855>>4513854>>4513853>>4514039These are cool as fuck. I still hate his boring paintings though.
In my opinion this is similar neurotic nonsense than Cubism>wow bro we see things from multiple angles and I have to capture that and show as one moment in time
>>4514097I've been thinking about your post for a while. I think if his subjects had too much import or gravitas, it would seem inappropriate by such a whimsical style. The appropriateness of his subject and his means of capturing it are matched.Imagine world leaders signing treaties or young rebels fighting a guerilla war. There would be dissonance at a few levels. I agreed with you initially but now I don't: I think his subject matter is fantastic. Makes me want to try this tight cubist style for myself.
>>4516001It’s not about the gravitas of the subject, it’s about the general interest. The story the subject is telling. Take >>4513855What is this man thinking behind the cig? He seems to be joking in some of the face shots but also contemplative in others. It’s a naturally intriguing subject that creates a narrative that is enhanced by the way he presents the subject to us. But a lot of the other photos are just unique collages of snapshits
https://strawpoll.com/7MZ0kRk7rgo
>>4515585Hello /p/iss bros, I'd like to direct your attention to our strawpoll results, which ended 30th June.>RecapConsider we enter the Siena Photography Awards for the year 2027 (deadline: JANUARY 9th, 2027), which categories should 4chan/p/ enter?-3 votes available-Top 2 will be considered-Voting Ends 30th June 2026 @ 12:00h UTC+1>RESULTS/WINNERS (pic related)-The beauty of nature-Journeys & adventures>Rules to consider-no restrictions on the date of a photographComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>4516701Let yourself be inspired by the winning categories:>The beauty of naturehttps://sipacontest.com/gallery/2025/category/1604>Journeys & Adventureshttps://sipacontest.com/gallery/2025/category/1606
>>4516702“Animals in Their Environment” also gained 9 votes.
>>4516785Thank you stinkyboi, I didnt see that!AGAINLet yourself be inspired by the winning categories:>The beauty of naturehttps://sipacontest.com/gallery/2025/category/1604>Journeys & Adventureshttps://sipacontest.com/gallery/2025/category/1606>Animals in their EnvironmentComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
200mm wide open1siso 2000
>>4516534The only one that does not look like ass. The other once look mostly like blurry shit
>>4516538It's the only one I have to post this year, except for a BW version.
>>4516503This one isn't bad either although it's not very bright
>>4516541I like it that way. It makes the fireworks look like stars or galaxies
>>4516503Why are the fireworks jewish
