Technical Photography Discussion Board

[Brutal_Dreamer]

This forum section is dedicated to the discussion of orchid photography and photography in general. From techniques and methods to equipment and lighting; Use this forum section to quiz the wonderful photographers in our community about 'how they did that' or 'what is the best way to do this', et cetera.

Have fun and share your thoughts, methods, and processes. Please remember that discussions of vendors is not permitted in any forum or part of OrchidTalk; however, mentioning brand names or manufacturers is acceptable.

Cheers,
BD

[Shannara]

How fun! This will be very useful.

Thanks BD!

Shann~

[wetfeet101b]

Woohoo!
I finally have a chance to learn how to use a camera

[Voyagenation]

Thanks Bruce, I hope to learn more from both photography and orchid hobbyists.

Now where do we begin?

[Paph]

Well, Bruce, this is an interesting topic and it sounds like - everything you always wanted to know but didn't dare to ask... ... nice!

[cxcanh]

I saw many orchid photo and I still wonder how the owner can do that. I can be from their devices or photo soft ware ... I still don't know.
Hope that some one can share their experiences here.
From my self I just shoot photo, resize and adjust abit of contrast and .... post. I saw some people using photoshop and it make a big different (for scenery but not flower) but I don't have time to study that one yet.

[Bill L]

I saw many orchid photo and I still wonder how the owner can do that. I can be from their devices or photo soft ware ... I still don't know.
Hope that some one can share their experiences here.
From my self I just shoot photo, resize and adjust abit of contrast and .... post. I saw some people using photoshop and it make a big different (for scenery but not flower) but I don't have time to study that one yet.

Can enyone help me with lightboxs

[T4tlrman]

Too funny John! "It's not dead! It's just permanently..."

[Carolla]

I have a lot to learn taking pictures. We had a discussion about adjusting something (oh gosh, I am getting old and don't remember what it was!) that made for the dark backgrounds and focus on the flowers. My inexpensive digital camera doesn't have that adjustment available though. I can adjust the ISO - can I use that somehow to remove busy backgrounds... like my whole somewhat cluttered house? hehe

I have a wonderful BLC blooming right now and I want gorgeous pictures to post!!

[T4tlrman]

Carol, ISO is a stabilizing feature that allows you to reduce blur caused by movement or shaking. Especially helpful at close range and moving subjects.
What kind of digital camera do you have?