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Old 08-04-2008, 02:01 AM
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Well said.
The first and third pictures from Stevo are WICKED never the less.
Old 08-04-2008, 02:37 AM
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Some of these pictures have been enlarged soo much that they have lost their depth of field.
As a photographer (and someone who's written professionally for several photography magazines), I don't understand what you mean. Do you mean that the photographer's use of an extreme telephoto lens has resulted in a narrow depth of field? If so, what's wrong with that?

Old 08-04-2008, 08:55 PM
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Maybe this angle is more acceptable.

Athough I do like tight closeups.
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Old 08-04-2008, 09:05 PM
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>> Some of these pictures have been enlarged soo much that they have lost their depth of field. Try to remeber that you are trying to make a model look like a real plane. Part of that is to put it in perspective with the real world... <<

Enlarging has no effect on depth of field. It's related to the lense aperature and focus only, and is determined at the moment the photo is taken, film or digital.

To get expanded depth of field you have to close down on the lens opening, and adjust the exposure time to compensate for the smaller lens opening. That can lead to blurred photos, especially with longer lenses. My guess is the the Dawn Patrol shots where taken with a lens that was at least a 250mm, a reasonably high shutter speed to keep the image of a moving relatively distant moving object nice and sharp. Tough to get large DOF with that combo.

Besides, with the background out of focus one's eye is immediately drawn to the aircraft (no sharp, in-focus background clutter. I thought the pictures were exceptional.
Old 08-04-2008, 09:09 PM
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I mean that because the photographs (Stevos)are cropped\tight\enlarged ect... they are uninteresting. There is no point of referance(not even rule of thirds), nothing makes me say "neat shot", nothing that makes me think "is it a model'?
All the guess work has been taken out of them.

Good shots... But uninteresting
Old 08-04-2008, 09:36 PM
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What is the "rule of thirds"?
Old 08-04-2008, 09:55 PM
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What is the "rule of thirds"?
1/3 rule... Placing the image in the dead center lacks dimension. However,placing the subject off center can make the composition more dynamic and interesting to the eye.

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Old 08-04-2008, 10:12 PM
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That's what I thought he meant.
After a long career in art and design, including college level courses in Art Photography (Harry Callahan and Aaron Siskind were my instructors) I will say that such "rules" are for the amateur.
There are no rules in art.
Old 08-04-2008, 10:40 PM
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Hey Phil,

I like your head-on jet but the crispness of the model makes me pause. Just a thought - if you take the same head-on shot from a distance, and with a moderate telephoto lens, you'll end up with more of the foreground and background in focus, loosing some of the contrast in focus and possibly add some realism.

Keep up the good work!

Vern
Old 08-04-2008, 10:41 PM
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If you had a career in art/design, not to mention courses in photography, you should know what the photographers "rule of thirds" is, be it amateur or professional.
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This might be a little different. C.J. Thunderchief.
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There are no rules in art.
Its been my observation in the NON art world , the rule seems to please a lot of customers as they are always right . since they are paying the freight.

Semper Fi
Joe
I agree with you that Photography is a Fine Art .
Old 08-05-2008, 04:44 AM
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I've worked with art and design professionally for 30 odd years.
Rule of thirds? Doesn't bother me. Some great shots here. Close crop just adds to the dynamics.
This thread has gone on for so many years there a chance that it stagnates, same type of (chocolate box) picture over and over again, it's great to see a new fresh approach.
Go for it.
Old 08-05-2008, 06:09 AM
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Hi All, Here is my electric Brian Taylor 82" Spitfire with Merlin engine sound. Photo by Lee Marshall
John
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I have been an ametuer/hobbyist photographer most of my adult life. I have completed a number of instructional photography courses which haved guided much of my attempt to produce quality images. I'm making no claims as to my expertise here, but do feel qualified to register my opinion about this thread. This is a compilation of (hopefully realistic) photograhs of model aircraft, NOT a contest of technical photographic achievement. Chill out and enjoy the efforts of these contributers, their work is quite good, if not always perfect.........John
Old 08-05-2008, 09:23 AM
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Old 08-05-2008, 11:19 AM
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ooops there are going to be fireworks now on this thread
Old 08-05-2008, 12:25 PM
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Yep, I can already hear the Toppik-Polizei coming
Old 08-05-2008, 01:58 PM
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I don't know if it's because of the advances in digital cam' technology but the quality of the flying shots has increased dramatically recently.
That Spit piccy from jran is another rock solid capture.

rc74... put your shield up bubby.
Old 08-05-2008, 04:23 PM
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Yep, I can already hear the Toppik-Polizei coming
With very loud footsteps...

RC74...are you kidding me? Are you REALLY so completely unaware of what this thread is about?
Especially since the guidelines were updated just several posts before yours?
Come on! Get with the program! [:@]

The sooner you remove your post, the sooner we'll all feel better about you.
Old 08-06-2008, 11:33 AM
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Sorry about that I read so may post I just missed it. Was just excited to have six B-25 in our club at one time. Maybe this pics is more to this your likeing. Top Flight B-25 Thanks Ron
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Old 08-06-2008, 11:39 AM
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Exactly!
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