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 don’t have to worry about buying film, after all. And know that most photographers don’t like 90% of the pictures they take.
May 21, 2025
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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
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I’m not a photograpehr but to me these always turn out goodsome reason
May 18, 2024
May 18, 2025
Top Recs from @bee1000
The occupation persists, the oppression persists, the torture persists.
The occupiers are psychotic and their work is never finished.
People who’ve paid attention won’t be surprised by this photo from Gaza.
Jan 22, 2025
Feb 10, 2025
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I’m 50, I say because that makes me unusual in this context. I paid [redacted] for a ticket to the Eras Tour after listening to tswift for 3 weeks, and it was worth it. In second grade my teacher gave kids birthday spankings over her knee, and in sixth grade my teacher told my mom I hadn’t blossomed yet. I’m a good friend, mostly to people on the internet. I’m good at conversing with strangers. I’m usually the oldest person at the show but don’t feel like it. I’m good at being helpful. I’m sarcastic and funny and make myself laugh. I’m a good graphic designer and a conscientious driver. I’m a good photographer and I can successfully follow recipes. I don’t use my Peloton enough. I did a lot of caregiving for my mom for several years, and we enjoyed spending time together even if it was mostly in waiting rooms and my car. The fastest I ever ran a mile was eight minutes and six seconds. I drove the same car for 20 years and then replaced it with another one. I enjoy tipping, giving money to people on the street and Disneyland. I am a fan of baseball, Formula 1 racing and the Criterion Channel. I solve about 80% of New York Times crosswords. I take Prozac and Wellbutrin, and take Trazodone to sleep through the night. I wish I had a glassed in solarium so I could sleep in it on rainy nights. I would like to have a pet cat and a garage. I could happily live eating only cereal and fruit. I overshare on the internet and undershare elsewhere. ✌️💛
Feb 28, 2025