EXERCISE: Make Every Shot Count

RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,893 moderator
edited March 31, 2010 in Street and Documentary
At one time or other, most of us have had to cull hundreds of shots only to find that few, if any, were worth saving. While it costs virtually nothing, it does consume time. So here's an exercise to hone our shooting skills.

1. On any day in the next couple of weeks, go out shooting for up to two hours.
2. You may only shoot 10 frames, so you will have to think carefully about each.
3. Post your best two shots in the results thread along with any comments you care to make about the your experience.

There will be no verification of entries, but you are honor bound to observe the rules. The exercise ends on April 1.

Make every shot count. :wink

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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited March 17, 2010
    A much needed exercise clap.gif .
    I'm in.
    Liz A.
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  • michswissmichswiss Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,235 Major grins
    edited March 18, 2010
    So, ten bursts of images with 5 stops of exposure bracketing in two hours? Totally impossible! eek7.gif:D :bread j/k

    This is a great idea. Slow down on the shutter and speed up with the eye. I'm in.
  • bdcolenbdcolen Registered Users Posts: 3,804 Major grins
    edited March 19, 2010
    Richard wrote:
    At one time or other, most of us have had to cull hundreds of shots only to find that few, if any, were worth saving. While it costs virtually nothing, it does consume time. So here's an exercise to hone our shooting skills.

    1. On any day in the next couple of weeks, go out shooting for up to two hours.
    2. You may only shoot 10 frames, so you will have to think carefully about each.
    3. Post your best two shots in the results thread (to be started soon).

    There will be no verification of entries, but you are honor bound to observe the rules. The exercise ends on April 1. Post your questions or comments in this thread.

    Make every shot count. mwink.gif

    Great exercise, Richard!clap.gifclap.gif
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  • FlyingginaFlyinggina Registered Users Posts: 2,639 Major grins
    edited March 19, 2010
    Really great idea. I need this.

    Virginia
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited March 19, 2010
    Great, i am in if my camera is good again in given timemwink.gif
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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,893 moderator
    edited March 26, 2010
    Just a reminder that there's less than a week to go. deal.gif
  • DeeCajunDeeCajun Registered Users Posts: 515 Major grins
    edited March 26, 2010
    this will sure require some restraint...mwink.gif

    I'm in !
  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,893 moderator
    edited March 27, 2010
    DeeCajun wrote:
    this will sure require some restraint...mwink.gif

    Just don't forget to turn off burst mode. lol3.gif
  • DeeCajunDeeCajun Registered Users Posts: 515 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2010
    Richard wrote:
    Just don't forget to turn of burst mode. lol3.gif



    Nope! lol3.gif
  • johnny lichtmannjohnny lichtmann Registered Users Posts: 22 Big grins
    edited March 31, 2010
    Wow, I can't wait to see the results on april the 1st...mwink.gif
    I'd love to take part but I'm busy for the next 2 weeks.
    Johnny
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