Photography Lesson DO

[srap]

SomethingFishy,

I give you "some*" credit for taking all the time you do, helping other less experienced people learn how to capture the beautiful things in life (well some of them at least).
It's really empowering seeing people be so selfless and helping to complete strangers. We can all learn a lot from you.

Looking forward to next time IY"H
Thank you

*full

Nicely said......and thoughtful of you.

[DovtheBear]

SomethingFishy,

I give you "some*" credit for taking all the time you do, helping other less experienced people learn how to capture the beautiful things in life (well some of them at least).
It's really empowering seeing people be so selfless and helping to complete strangers. We can all learn a lot from you.

Looking forward to next time IY"H
Thank you

*full

+1
Well said.

[whYME]

SomethingFishy,

I give you "some*" credit for taking all the time you do, helping other less experienced people learn how to capture the beautiful things in life (well some of them at least).
It's really empowering seeing people be so selfless and helping to complete strangers. We can all learn a lot from you.

Looking forward to next time IY"H
Thank you

*full

+100
I can't thank you enough for all the help.

[pizzahut]

really nice pics. good on you.

[Bostener]

Anyone feel free to give time and place suggestions...

Please specify what you have in mind like what type of place works for you.

[whYME]

I think the guys at the top of the list need to get on top of this and make something happen...

Although I still think

What probably makes the most sense is for [Something Fishy] to give a date and max distance that works for you and then take it from there.

[A3]

Let something fishy give a date, then update the wiki.. then discuss a location.

[Something Fishy]

Wow... I've really been out of it for the last couple of days.

So - I'm currently in the process of moving (hopefully!) from BP to Monsey. The next couple of Sundays are probably going to be spent looking at places over there. That means that what would work out best for me are places relatively close by, and in the morning.

What do you guys say to shooting the Manhattan skyline from Brooklyn next Sunday? Sunrise over the city is a spectacular event.

Niagara falls? Finger lakes?

I've had some spots in the Finger Lakes on my bucket list for a long time. Thing is that the Finger Lakes look a million times better in the fall, so personally I'd rather wait.

Niagara Falls is not really worth the shlep IMO - there are nicer places to go to if you're going so far.

About instead of scenery. Do something indoors. Or with people, even strangers. People watching. Or sports?

Let's get these out of the way first:

- I'm not a sports photographer, nor have I ever shot any sports. I suppose I could get a decent shot if I ever tried, but I definitely do not feel comfortable teaching other people.

- When you say "Strangers, people watching" I assume you're referring to what's generally called "street photography". That's another genre where I've dabbled in, but it's never spoken to me. I personally have no real interest in it and I'm not very good at it, so I don't think I have any business teaching other people about it ...

- "Do something indoors" sounds potentially interesting - please elaborate.

Regarding portraits, I'd be more than happy to teach anyone all about it. I love it, it's amazingly rewarding, and it's something everyone could use. I'm just not sure how the practicalities would work, though. Natural or artificial light? If we go the artificial route, do any of you have any equipment (lights, supports, triggers, reflectors, diffusres, etc.)? Who would we shoot? Everyone brings one kid (2 for elites, up to 65lbs )? We practice on each other?

I'd love to do it, but help me figure out how .

[Something Fishy]

SomethingFishy,

I give you "some*" credit for taking all the time you do, helping other less experienced people learn how to capture the beautiful things in life (well some of them at least).
It's really empowering seeing people be so selfless and helping to complete strangers. We can all learn a lot from you.

Looking forward to next time IY"H
Thank you

*full

Thanks for that. It means a lot .

[TimT]

What do you guys say to shooting the Manhattan skyline from Brooklyn next Sunday? Sunrise over the city is a spectacular event.

Should be about 55 degrees. Maybe a little colder at the water

[Something Fishy]

Should be about 55 degrees. Maybe a little colder at the water

Sounds like perfect photography weather to me 

[whYME]

What do you guys say to shooting the Manhattan skyline from Brooklyn next Sunday? Sunrise over the city is a spectacular event.

by "next Sunday" I assume you mean the 18th.
I doubt it'll make any difference, but be aware that's Lag B'omer.

[TimT]

Sounds like perfect photography weather to me 

Have you ever done anything in Central Park ? Shakespeare garden is a beautiful little spot.

[SavingsBigtime]

by "next Sunday" I assume you mean the 18th.
I doubt it'll make any difference, but be aware that's Lag B'omer.

right after dancing the night away !

[Something Fishy]

by "next Sunday" I assume you mean the 18th.
I doubt it'll make any difference, but be aware that's Lag B'omer.

right after dancing the night away !

I actually meant this Sunday (the 11th). I'm really tired .

[Something Fishy]

Have you ever done anything in Central Park ? Shakespeare garden is a beautiful little spot.

I've shot in CP, but not in that particular spot IIRC.

[TimT]

I've shot in CP, but not in that particular spot IIRC.

Was just there the other day. Beautiful scenic spot.

[whYME]

I actually meant this Sunday (the 11th). I'm really tired .

Well if 9 of the people ahead of me are out I'm in...
(Although I think I should get in based on chazakah, having 3 in a row )

[TimT]

Well if 9 of the people ahead of me are out I'm in...
(Although I think I should get in based on chazakah, having 3 in a row )

Aren't you a pro by now ?

[whYME]

Aren't you a pro by now ?

It's all relative.
Compared to where I was when I started? yes.
Compared to how much I still have to learn? not by a long shot.