[Matt Henderson]

All,

Anybody read or got any good books on photography?  We had a day's instruction back in April but could do with something a bit more detailed to help us work out a few more things!  I looked at doing a course at Aberdeen college but they see, to focus on photoshop initially and to be honest its the artistic bit of photography framing images etc that I'd like to focus on not what I can do to rescue it afterwards!

Cheers

Matt

[Iain Goolager]

Was that framing images Matt?

Landscapes?


Sorry I don't know of any Matt but there seems to be a wealth of info on the net, surely enough to take things to the next level.

Iain

[Matt Henderson]

Sorted now Iain. Were you out today?

Any links to share?

Cheers Matt

[Mike Barrio]

Sorted now Iain.

What did you get Matt?

Cheers
Mike

[Matt Henderson]

Sorry Mike. I'd made a spelling mistake that I've now corrected. Had a look on amazon because when I had a look at the bookshops in town there wasn't much.

Might just make a purchase and then flog it on eBay if it's mince.

Cheers

Matt

[Iain Goolager]

Yes I was out today Matt ( no fish  ), had a frustrating time trying to photograph at least one olive from the hatch.



This was taken with the compact so I'm more determined now to get a macro for the EVIL camera.

Also had a play with the new Go Pro Dive Housing which is flat as opposed to the original domed one  - took some underwater footage which was really good, hopefully the river will have cleared slightly tomorrow so that I can post some clearer footage.

Iain

[Mike Barrio]

Great photo Iain, looking forward to seeing the video footage

Cheers
Mike

[Sieger Devries]

Maybe this could support your trip into photography... I like the books National Geographic has in store...

They let you take a peek into the world of real masters and provide you with great, do-able- tips... especially towards framing, getting the moment etc.... (have a look at these http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/ngs/product/books/photography/national-geographic-ultimate-photography-field-guide-3-book-set) ... don't let the items they are on confound (???) you... there's a lot to learn form it, if you are able to translate it to the kind of photography you like...

In Holland we got a special one on Outdoor-photography... can't find it here..

In general: I learned a great deal by looking and watching the photography of the 'great' ones...  (for me Steve McCurry, Olivier Follmi) and tried to translate it into my own pics...

(My Photo-work got a little bit into the background over the last years, but the idea's are still there... )

[Mike Barrio]

Some of those on ebay Sieger and very cheap too

Best wishes
Mike

[Sieger Devries]

Yes for sure Mike... the cheaper the better.... (must be a Dutch and Scottish thing...   )...  

[Iain Goolager]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1426200544/?tag=hydra0b-21&hvadid=11069055605&ref=asc_df_1426200544

looks like it might be worth a go.

good spot guys

[Matt Henderson]

Thanks guys. Pay day soon. Will scout out the best deal possible. Quite like the look of the Landscape one too!

Matt

[Rob Brownfield]

Forget the college course, its digital photography and like you say, much of the course is not about photography but about manipulating what you have. I used to teach the Photoshop part of it..and some of the people on the course really hold up the more skilled folk.

Join a camera club and also have a look online. Lots of fantastic master classes on Vimeo/Youtube.

[Ben Dixon]

Matt,

Get in touch with Magnus, he'll get you sorted.


Cheers

Ben

[Mike Barrio]

I just got this for my camera ...... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-D50-Digital-Field-Guide/dp/0471787469/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351887124&sr=8-1 and it looks quite useful.

If you are interested, try a google for "whatever your camera model" digital field guide

Cheers
Mike

[Iain Goolager]

Mike,

Sound advice, The first thing I did was hit amazon for a model specific idiots guide for my camera and I've never looked back - the user manual is a minefield of gobbledygook and wasted on a clout like me.


Iain

[Mike Barrio]

I've been getting by ..... just working it out as I go Iain

This wee camera field guide book is going to be worth it's weight in gold!

Cheers
Mike

[Mike Barrio]

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[Noel Kelly]

Very good mike  With the growing interest in photography on the forum I'm expecting the riverbank to be like an Asian wedding next season

[Iain Goolager]

  
Nice one