What do you do?
Posted 30/07/2014 - 23:32
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I'm always looking for something new in a shot, so even when I've visited a place many times I'm still digging for a new angle.
It can be quite difficult, but it makes the mind do some work.
It can be quite difficult, but it makes the mind do some work.
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Posted 31/07/2014 - 02:14
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I'd probably go with both. The cliche shot should hopefully be fairly easy to figure out so I'll get that out the way and then start finding all the new ways to look at it.
Posted 31/07/2014 - 02:36
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Belts and braces for me. Get the cliche and then look for something different.
Posted 31/07/2014 - 08:28
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Cliché shot first, then the new angle. Sometimes you can't do anything but take the cliché shot though, due to restrictions at the site.
Posted 31/07/2014 - 08:29
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Depends whether the place is new to me or not. If it is new to me - I will simply look for the best shots - if many others have done the same before me - so be it.
If it is a place I have visited frequently - then I will always be looking for a new take on it or to improve on previous shots.
Carl
If it is a place I have visited frequently - then I will always be looking for a new take on it or to improve on previous shots.
Carl
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Posted 31/07/2014 - 08:51
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For me it depends on the light and weather conditions. I don't see much point in taking the cliche shot if the light is flat or the sun is in an unfavourable position, other than purely as a record shot. In this case I would think about other pictures to take. However, if conditions are favourable I would do what I could to get a good exapmle of the cliche shot.
Posted 31/07/2014 - 10:12
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If im going to a new place. I usually research shots done previously on Flickr. I shamelessly copy my favourite ones, So at least I have what are most likely the money shots. Then see If I can add any of my own variations...
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Posted 31/07/2014 - 10:25
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Even if you had not seen the cliche shot before surely it's the one that's going to stand out to be taken.
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Posted 31/07/2014 - 10:55
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wozzo wrote:
I'd probably go with both. The cliche shot should hopefully be fairly easy to figure out so I'll get that out the way and then start finding all the new ways to look at it.
+1I'd probably go with both. The cliche shot should hopefully be fairly easy to figure out so I'll get that out the way and then start finding all the new ways to look at it.
Although I wouldn't share my cliche shots on the web, what's the point?
Posted 31/07/2014 - 11:09
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Although I wouldn't share my cliche shots on the web, what's the point?
If no one sees your work. What indeed is the point ? Self gratification is a lonely place...
Although I wouldn't share my cliche shots on the web, what's the point?
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Posted 31/07/2014 - 12:03
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stub wrote:
Just my approach to things. I don't think anyone takes much notice of shots they've seen dozens of times before. An original shot of a familar subject would be different though.
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Although I wouldn't share my cliche shots on the web, what's the point?
If no one sees your work. What indeed is the point ? Self gratification is a lonely place...Although I wouldn't share my cliche shots on the web, what's the point?
Posted 31/07/2014 - 13:07
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I do what I please, but usually the iconic one first, then my own, e.g.
Not the usual shot of the bridge.
Not the usual shot of the bridge.
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Posted 31/07/2014 - 13:17
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If we are sharing non-cliche bridge shots - I can name yours - can you name mine?
Always makes me smile when we slide in to a cliche shot debate. Is looking for a shot that isn't a cliche in itself a cliche?
Carl
Always makes me smile when we slide in to a cliche shot debate. Is looking for a shot that isn't a cliche in itself a cliche?
Carl
No matter how many lenses I have owned - I have always needed just one more
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