Father Ted

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johnriley wrote:
Ah, of course, thank you. Well it was 5.33am....


You're forgiven

Comment by Father Ted posted on Weekly Competition #61 Bridge(s) at 02/09/2008 - 21:26

Father Ted
Thanks guys....that's Christmas sorted

Comment by Father Ted posted on "Bridging Camera" at 02/09/2008 - 20:58

Father Ted
Thanks,
Just had a look at one on Jessop's website. That's exactly what I have in mind

Comment by Father Ted posted on "Bridging Camera" at 02/09/2008 - 18:57

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My better half has decided she'd like a better camera, ( not that she ever uses the one she's got ).
So, as she wouldn't want an SLR, hates using mine, I thought of what I think is called a bridge camera. (More functions than your average compact digital, but less than an SLR).

Can anyone recommend one that will give decent results, but won't cost a fortune?

Comment by Father Ted posted on "Bridging Camera" at 02/09/2008 - 16:43

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I preferred the format where the judge would add his / her comments directly to the photo, as here..

https://www.pentaxuser.com/photo/comp-3/Growing-up-too-quickly-614

Comment by Father Ted posted on Weekly Competition # 60 at 01/09/2008 - 16:00

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George Lazarette wrote:
I would prefer to keep the competition in the gallery section, so as to have the advantages of direct uploading and comments under photos.

But somehow we have to make it work, and that I think should be the focus.

G
I, too, like this format and like to have the comments with the pictures. But I really do think it should be stressed that as part of judging, comments are necessary.

I have no mis-conceptions of my skills and know I'm not likely to be judging any time soon, and I appreciate these comments must be time consuming. But the only reason I enter is for those comments. They are a really useful tool for a novice like me to improve my game, as-it-were.

Comment by Father Ted posted on Weekly Competition # 60 at 01/09/2008 - 15:30

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Argee wrote:
"Cliquey" is not limited to Camera Clubs, it's endemic amongst any number of clubs with a mostly static membership, particularly in those of middle-age and above.

The turning club I joined was a particularly bad example, so I left. The club is the membership, so if that's fresh, helpful and innovative, the club will be too.

Ray.
I agree. I was warned about this sort of thing when I looking for an archery club. The one I finally joined is great, so I wondered why I had been warned. Until I got to shoot at another club on the Wirral, then I realised just how cliquey some people can be!

Back to the original question. I don't have the time to attend a camera club, but the help I get from this site is great!!!

Comment by Father Ted posted on Camera Club Or Not at 27/08/2008 - 19:24

Father Ted
Thanks John.
Blue sky as a background? That would have been nice. It rained every day! Although there were a few hours of sunshine, so I do have a few pics with a blue background.
When we've finished unpacking and sorting ourselves out, I'm going to get working with paintshop, so I'll bear your comments in mind.

I'm glad you liked the basics. It's funny, but I finally think I am "seeing" the picture better, the more photos I take.

Comment by Father Ted posted on Various from my holiday at 24/08/2008 - 00:00

Father Ted
I have to agree. The second BW one great. It seems to capture one of those "special moments".

Comment by Father Ted posted on BW - from my recent holiday at 23/08/2008 - 23:38

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I took lots of photos whilst on holiday. These are a couple I thought suitable straight off the camera. All I've done is tweaked contrast and brightness slightly.
C&C welcome ( in fact sought ), as always.

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[IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i296/Father_Ted/PHOTOS/IMGP1146.jpg[/IMG]

Comment by Father Ted posted on Various from my holiday at 23/08/2008 - 23:34

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