How about a new exercise

lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
edited September 18, 2010 in Street and Documentary
Richard/B.D.

How about a new exercise. We haven't had one in a while.
I think it would be good for the pj community as it seems to be growing and has several new people.

Just a thought.
Liz A.
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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,961 moderator
    edited September 16, 2010
    I think that's a fine idea. How about night shots? Anything outdoors goes, but no flash permitted. ear.gif
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  • michswissmichswiss Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,235 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2010
    Good idea. How about a short story. Three to four image essays. Keep it short and the image size smallish. "Write about what you know"
  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2010
    I suck at night shots but I'm in.

    I think I would do better with the story in 3-4 images in the daytime as I'll be struggling as is getting a night shot. But I'm in anyway. I need the push.

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    Liz A.
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  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2010
    I'm in too. I was disappointed that not many posted after BD's exercise months ago. It's a great learning opportunity.
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  • misterbmisterb Banned Posts: 601 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2010
    Richard wrote: »
    I think that's a fine idea. How about night shots? Anything outdoors goes, but no flash permitted. ear.gif

    Excellent idea.. I've been meaning to try a few night shots.

    I just finished reading "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson (excellent book/writing style/illustrations) and he has a chapter on "low-light/night shooting" which he explains in laymens terms.

    I hope my basic Sunpac tripod is up to the task.. :D
  • bdcolenbdcolen Registered Users Posts: 3,804 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2010
    misterb wrote: »
    Excellent idea.. I've been meaning to try a few night shots.

    I just finished reading "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson (excellent book/writing style/illustrations) and he has a chapter on "low-light/night shooting" which he explains in laymens terms.

    I hope my basic Sunpac tripod is up to the task.. :D

    I think a night shoot challenge is a great idea. But I'd suggest singles, rather than stories. I'd also say the shot must include a person or persons. And NO flash; no tripods. clap.gif
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  • misterbmisterb Banned Posts: 601 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2010
    bdcolen wrote: »
    I think a night shoot challenge is a great idea. But I'd suggest singles, rather than stories. I'd also say the shot must include a person or persons. And NO flash; no tripods. clap.gif

    How would you get a shot that requires a long, multi-second exposure without a tripod? I understand no flash..
  • michswissmichswiss Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,235 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2010
    Who said anything about long- multi-second shots? Find an available light source and figure out how to use it. If we have any vampires in the group, now's your time to shine!
  • M38A1M38A1 Registered Users Posts: 1,317 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2010
    I'm in... Will another thread be started specifically for this or should we post in this one?

    I started an assignment thread on another board I frequent based on what I've learned here on Street PJ! thumb.gif

    I stated three shots, title at the top, one must be neon, one must have a person and one is a freebie shot. Tell a story, provide a vibe or feeling so others can experience what the shooter did. Something along those lines sound acceptable/worthwhile?
  • BrewsterBrewster Registered Users Posts: 117 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2010
    bdcolen wrote: »
    I think a night shoot challenge is a great idea. But I'd suggest singles, rather than stories. I'd also say the shot must include a person or persons. And NO flash; no tripods. clap.gif

    +1

    Lets do this, as its getting darker earlier up here in the Great White North! :D
  • travischancetravischance Registered Users Posts: 642 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2010
    misterb wrote: »
    How would you get a shot that requires a long, multi-second exposure without a tripod? I understand no flash..

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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,961 moderator
    edited September 17, 2010
    Sounds like we are coming to an agreement here.

    To recap, the suggested rules so far are:
    1. Outdoors, single night shot.
    2. No flash or tripod--use available light.
    3. Must include people

    I'm not sure #3 matters, but I'm OK with it. Let's keep this thread open for another day of discussion then I'll open a separate thread for submissions. I suggest we allow two weeks to give everyone time to participate.

    OK? ear.gif
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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,961 moderator
    edited September 17, 2010
    misterb wrote: »
    How would you get a shot that requires a long, multi-second exposure without a tripod? I understand no flash..

    If you want to do a long exposure, you would need to limit yourself to a place where you have something to rest your camera on or against--a bench, a street light, a wall, whatever. Just another thing to learn. deal.gif
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  • travischancetravischance Registered Users Posts: 642 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2010
    This noob would like to participate.
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  • DonRicklinDonRicklin Registered Users Posts: 5,551 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2010
    I'm in! thumb.gif. Been meaning to get out at night with the camera, anyhow.

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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2010
    travischance wrote: »
    This noob would like to participate.

    Welcome Noob.
    Liz A.
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  • michswissmichswiss Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,235 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2010
    As most of you know, I shoot handheld at night a lot. So, I'm going to use this as an opportunity to practice critique and try my darnedest to provide advice on techniques.
  • indiegirlindiegirl Registered Users Posts: 930 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2010
    I'm totally in! I get new glass next week which will be perfect. Oh, I'm so excited.
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  • indiegirlindiegirl Registered Users Posts: 930 Major grins
    edited September 17, 2010
    travischance wrote: »
    This noob would like to participate.

    Hello, Noob. Welcome.
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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,961 moderator
    edited September 18, 2010
    OK, the exercise thread is posted here. Everyone is encouraged to participate.
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