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Even though Barbara has been struggling a bit with settings on her new camera. She always manages to share photos that drive our discussions. Learning how to us a new camera brand is an issue for many of us. Different terminology, menus, button placement can take a while to get used to. But that hasn’t stopped her from taking her new Nikon ZF on her walks and continuing to make photos.
Gary shared a great story about this family photo that was relatable & greatly appreciated by the group. His mountain goat image also came with a great backstory and that’s what our photo sharing is all about.
Gary photographed the huge surf but had a technical issue with his camera that resulted in a -5EV & was difficult to remedy in post. Creatively. I want to know how you can simulate a photo taken by moonlight in the middle of the day using just a CPL filter. Do you underexpose by 5 stops and recover in post?
Sharon shared two photos of an unhoused person that she requested I not post online. Although shot in public and probably fine to post, she wanted to respect the person’s vulnerable moment. We totally respect that. Street photography often captures people in awkward, fragile or embarrassing moments. A photographer faces two distinct choices: whether to take the picture and whether to share it later. In our small group, sharing such photos can be educational & promote discussion. But we filter what we post online, like that photo & photos of our grandkids.
The other photo she shared was something rarely (never?) seen by everyone in the meeting – a shed lizard skin. I have no recollection of ever seeing a shed lizard skin. I’ve seen plenty of lizards but never a skin.
Comic-Con is a San Diego institution and photographing people around the convention center can make for great street photography. Jim braved the chaos for the 1st time this year and shared a few moments.
One of Jim’s favorite things about photography, is the camera’s ability to freeze and blur time. In-camera movement, panning, and slow-shutter photography are perennial favorite styles.
Panning is challenging but when done properly, but can result in unique images.
Photographing a non-moving subject amongst the fast moving is another fascinating & challenging style.
Jim did not share any Emotions-themed photos but photos with motion blur might be Perfectly Imperfect.
He caught an afternoon when Bruce Parker, Oceanside Trenchcoat Guy, was walking north of the Oceanside Pier. If you are unfamiliar with the retired mail carrier. He protects himself year-round from the sun by wearing a long, black trenchcoat. Many people unfamiliar with his routine, especially when he walks into the surf. Tourists stare and sometimes dial for help thinking there’s something wrong. He is very friendly and loves talking to people. He has a cult following. So if you see him, don’t hesitate to talk to him or take his photo.
Barb shared photos fitting the emotions, motion, and “perfectly imperfect” interpreted as “mistakes”. Many of these wonderful photos were from the San Diego Fair or recent travels. She participated in the SD Fair Photo Shootouts where you have an hour and theme to photograph.
Heather has an amazing eye for photographing people and their emotions. This, along with the recent FIFA tournaments’ fan reactions, prompted the Emotions theme for this month. As predicted, she represented the category really well.
Cathy is a member of the San Diego Poly Photos group and is very active with her camera. Much of what she does for that group is often shared with our group. It’s educational and enlightening to hear some of the feedback she gets from professional judges regarding many of the photos she share with us – critiques on technique, composition, and post-processing. We aren’t nearly as focused on compositional rules or technical perfection but more on creative expression.
The last three images are a post-processing exercise in improving an “imperfect” iPhone15 image.
Racehorse training & workouts can be photographed early in the morning on race days.
Cathy used the Slow Shutter app on her iPhone to create the clover ICM image.
John shared some 4th of July/America’s 250th parade photos from Bristol, RI. The parade participants marched in wilting summer upper 90º heat (+100º heat index).
Bristol Rhode Island hosts America’s oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration, which began in 1785. The nearly two-week event spans from Flag Day on June 14 to July 4, featuring concerts, a parade, and fireworks.
John splits his time as docent between the Star of India Maritime Museum in San Diego and the Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol.
Norm added standard panoramic images to his immersive 360 panoramas. Some of these are crops of his 360º panos, some rectilinear versions. He already has a nicely produced portfolio at his website normolsonphoto.com. So we’ll compile the images he’s shared during the meetings with links to 360cities.net and his website.
Cathy shared more photos of San Diego Landmarks. This month’s iconic locales were landscapes.
