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June 24
KODAK VISION3 500T, 1 hour.
It feels like for a great shot, fortunate circumstances matter more than good preparation. How many times in my life have I planned everything, traveled somewhere, carried equipment a third of my weight, only to produce something mediocre. And here, just a DSLR, a cable, a small tripod with flexible legs, shooting from a rock next to passing cars, while having dinner, and this is the result! However, the moon hadn't risen yet, the sky was clear, and this time we drove 140km away from the city!
Recalling my first terrible shot with star trails from a Zenit camera on film back in 2015, I'm glad to see how far I've come! I hope next time I'll capture something cool in the foreground, or finally manage to take a shot with an astrotracker!
P.S. Take a look at the sky from time to time; it's always beautiful, regardless of the weather or time of day.
Jun 11, 2024
Related Recs
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You can take a photo of a cathedral from across a plaza, but you might find you like better what you see up close.
Also, look at lots of other photos - I think it helps with developing an eye for what photos can look like (can, not must!).
Take pictures in the early morning or late afternoon when the sun is low and the light is soft and warm.
Avoid shooting into the sun
Just take lots of photos! You donāt have to worry about buying film, after all. And know that most photographers donāt like 90% of the pictures they take.
May 21, 2025
iām always surprised at how bad they look but i also never stop. i want to remember! what a thing to see
Feb 24, 2025
Pick up the hobby you always wanted to get into. It doesnāt need to be fancy. I shoot on a $30 camera, and itās about utilizing whatās around you. Your favorite artists didnāt create overnight. For every amazing product theres hundreds of shit ones.
Jan 2, 2025
Top Recs from @nebraska
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The best advice I've found, especially as a perfectionist. As someone who always strives for flawlessness, I've realized this mindset can often hold me back. It's easy to get caught up in making everything just right, but that can lead to never finishing projects or, worse, never starting them. This advice reminds me to focus on completion rather than perfection. It's about making progress and not letting the fear of imperfection paralyze you. You can always refine and improve something once it exists, but you can't improve what you haven't created yet. It's about striking a balance between quality and actually getting things done
Jul 17, 2024
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My grandpa once told me:
"Live a worthy life. What makes a life worthy is something only you can define for yourself. So, live a life that feels meaningful to you, as long as it does not prevent others from living theirs. Don't let others define what a worthy life means for you. If for you, a worthy life means building a large family, build it; if it means earning a billion dollars, pursue that goal with all your might; if it means making as many memories as you can, go ahead; if it means being religious and praising God, do so. Live your worthy life and ignore anyone who tells you otherwise."
I couldn't find this quote anywhere so I think it was his own wisdom. Rest in Peace grandpaā¤ļø
Jun 8, 2024
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If my body isn't a temple, it's definitely a startup company. Full of ideas that seem great at 2 AM, operates on caffeine and questionable decisions, and isn't profitable (yet)
Jun 11, 2024