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    JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
    today i have to water the garden if it doesnt rain
    study at 10am then do a little cleaning then im free
    so might watch a movie on the net..
    remember to say everything you do i will do also....
    hope you have a good day/night
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    Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,250
    Street photography - this is an interesting article: 10 Steps for Successful Street Photography

    The essence of street photography is about documenting everyday life and society on the streets. You can find opportunities to practice street photography everywhere and you don’t necessarily need to travel to capture great shots.

    It’s a genre of photography usually done candidly without permission and without your subject’s knowledge. However, street photography doesn’t rule out staged pictures. You may spot an interesting character that catches your vision; you can wander up to strangers and ask for permission to take their picture. This is a great way to get a more intimate portrait of someone in his or her environment.

    The most important thing with street photography is to have fun and enjoy getting out with your camera. Remember, your goal is to capture emotion, humanity, and depict a person’s character. It takes time to get your shot, but with some practice and patience it is rewarding.

    #1: Choosing the best lens

    Deciding which lens to use is one of the most important factors for street photography. You may be tempted to use a telephoto lens, but that’s more than likely to result in more harm than good. You don’t want to be that creepy person standing across the road aiming a giant lens at strangers. If you want to look inconspicuous you’re going to need to get up close and among the action. Use a wide-angle lens and get lost in a busy crowd. Many street photographers choose a compact camera that’s less confronting than a large DSLR, the advantages being smaller, lightweight, and discreet.

    #2: Camera settings

    The quickest and easiest way to set up your camera for street photography is by switching the camera to AV (aperture-priority mode) and selecting your f-stop (aperture) and ISO manually. The camera will then decide the shutter speed (exposure). On a bright sunny day a good place to start is around f/16 with an ISO between 200-400. If your camera displays a shutter speed higher than 1/200th a second you are ready to roll.

    Take note of the shutter speed your camera is reading and make adjustments to aperture and ISO accordingly. If your camera is giving you a shutter speed that is below 1/80th you run the risk of a blurred shot, but that could be used for good effect too. To overcome blur simply increase your ISO and/or choose a wider aperture. If you’re new to photography you can always set camera to P mode (program or auto) and let the camera select the correct settings. You can still adjust the EV if you want to over or under expose the shot to your liking.

    This is useful if you are shooting run and gun (in a hurry with no time to think), but you have little control over what the camera is doing, so this isn’t always the best option. Program mode does a pretty decent job, but I wouldn’t rely on it in low light where there’s a high possibility your shutter speed will be too slow to freeze the action.

    #3: Get close to your subjects

    Using a wide-angle lens enables you to get nice and close to your subjects. The advantage of the wide angle gives the viewer a sense of being there in the moment. You’ll also blend in with the crowd as part of the environment, rather than standing out across the street with a long lens.

    Many successful street photos were taken only few meters from the action and sometimes only centimeters away. Walking through a busy street, market or park can result in some rewarding pictures if you are observant and keep your eyes open for interesting subjects. If your images aren’t how you visualized them, then you may need to get closer, so use your feet as your zoom to be sure you’re in the right place at the right time.

    #4: Take your camera everywhere

    Street photography is spontaneous and waits for no one. It’s a discipline you must practice to make perfect. Your camera is an extension of yourself — it’s your gateway to sharing your vision with the world and you don’t want to miss an amazing photo opportunity by not having your camera on you. If you’re serious about street photography, you will have your camera within reach at all times.

    This is known as the ‘decisive moment,’ where you have only a split second to capture your subject before it’s gone forever. You rarely get a second chance, so be prepared.

    More in the article . . .
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
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    rollingsrollings unknown Posts: 7,124
    everybody else gets to work in the army but me
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    JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
    that made me smile..
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    RKCNDYRKCNDY Seattle, WA Posts: 31,013
    Ms. Haiku said:

    Street photography - this is an interesting article: 10 Steps for Successful Street Photography

    The essence of street photography is about documenting everyday life and society on the streets. You can find opportunities to practice street photography everywhere and you don’t necessarily need to travel to capture great shots.

    It’s a genre of photography usually done candidly without permission and without your subject’s knowledge. However, street photography doesn’t rule out staged pictures. You may spot an interesting character that catches your vision; you can wander up to strangers and ask for permission to take their picture. This is a great way to get a more intimate portrait of someone in his or her environment.

    The most important thing with street photography is to have fun and enjoy getting out with your camera. Remember, your goal is to capture emotion, humanity, and depict a person’s character. It takes time to get your shot, but with some practice and patience it is rewarding.

    #1: Choosing the best lens

    Deciding which lens to use is one of the most important factors for street photography. You may be tempted to use a telephoto lens, but that’s more than likely to result in more harm than good. You don’t want to be that creepy person standing across the road aiming a giant lens at strangers. If you want to look inconspicuous you’re going to need to get up close and among the action. Use a wide-angle lens and get lost in a busy crowd. Many street photographers choose a compact camera that’s less confronting than a large DSLR, the advantages being smaller, lightweight, and discreet.

    #2: Camera settings

    The quickest and easiest way to set up your camera for street photography is by switching the camera to AV (aperture-priority mode) and selecting your f-stop (aperture) and ISO manually. The camera will then decide the shutter speed (exposure). On a bright sunny day a good place to start is around f/16 with an ISO between 200-400. If your camera displays a shutter speed higher than 1/200th a second you are ready to roll.

    Take note of the shutter speed your camera is reading and make adjustments to aperture and ISO accordingly. If your camera is giving you a shutter speed that is below 1/80th you run the risk of a blurred shot, but that could be used for good effect too. To overcome blur simply increase your ISO and/or choose a wider aperture. If you’re new to photography you can always set camera to P mode (program or auto) and let the camera select the correct settings. You can still adjust the EV if you want to over or under expose the shot to your liking.

    This is useful if you are shooting run and gun (in a hurry with no time to think), but you have little control over what the camera is doing, so this isn’t always the best option. Program mode does a pretty decent job, but I wouldn’t rely on it in low light where there’s a high possibility your shutter speed will be too slow to freeze the action.

    #3: Get close to your subjects

    Using a wide-angle lens enables you to get nice and close to your subjects. The advantage of the wide angle gives the viewer a sense of being there in the moment. You’ll also blend in with the crowd as part of the environment, rather than standing out across the street with a long lens.

    Many successful street photos were taken only few meters from the action and sometimes only centimeters away. Walking through a busy street, market or park can result in some rewarding pictures if you are observant and keep your eyes open for interesting subjects. If your images aren’t how you visualized them, then you may need to get closer, so use your feet as your zoom to be sure you’re in the right place at the right time.

    #4: Take your camera everywhere

    Street photography is spontaneous and waits for no one. It’s a discipline you must practice to make perfect. Your camera is an extension of yourself — it’s your gateway to sharing your vision with the world and you don’t want to miss an amazing photo opportunity by not having your camera on you. If you’re serious about street photography, you will have your camera within reach at all times.

    This is known as the ‘decisive moment,’ where you have only a split second to capture your subject before it’s gone forever. You rarely get a second chance, so be prepared.

    More in the article . . .

    Thank you, I will bookmark the article, I'm looking for a beginner's DSLR. I'm quite flattered by photographers liking my IG photos as of late, and it has encouraged me to get into photography a little more seriously.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
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    JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
    oh God please help me not to sin so much
    off to have a drink
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    Sprunkn7Sprunkn7 Posts: 5,277
    Getting those tickets then amping myself up for the Muse show tonight.
    Thank you fellow 10 clubber for saving my ass....again!!!
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    FrankieGFrankieG Abingdon MD Posts: 9,095
    My Dr appointment at 2pm.... That would be the limit to my ticket buying attempt. I really need this appt too...
    2003: 7/14 NJ ... 2006: 6/1 NJ, 6/3 NJ ... 2007: 8/5 IL ... 2008: 6/24 NY, 6/25 NY, 8/7 EV NJ ... 2009: 10/27 PA, 10/28 PA, 10/30 PA, 10/31 PA
    2010: 5/20 NY, 5/21 NY ... 2011: 6/21 EV NY, 9/3 WI, 9/4 WI ... 2012: 9/2 PA, 9/22 GA ... 2013: 10/18 NY, 10/19 NY, 10/21 PA, 10/22 PA, 10/27 MD
    2015: 9/23 NY, 9/26 NY ... 2016: 4/28 PA, 4/29 PA, 5/1 NY, 5/2 NY, 6/11 TN, 8/7 MA, 11/4 TOTD PA, 11/5 TOTD PA ... 2018: 8/10 WA ---- http://imgur.com/a/nk0s7
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    jnimhaoileoinjnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    Sprunkn7 said:

    Getting those tickets then amping myself up for the Muse show tonight.

    Oh have fun! I can't wait to see them in April :smile:
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    jnimhaoileoinjnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    Cup final tonight, aaaaarrrggghhh! :worried:
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    SD48277SD48277 Woodstock, NY Posts: 12,242

    Cup final tonight, aaaaarrrggghhh! :worried:

    Good luck, Jenny! :lucky:
    ELITIST FUK
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    deadendpdeadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434

    Cup final tonight, aaaaarrrggghhh! :worried:

    Good luck! :smile:
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
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    jnimhaoileoinjnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    Thanks guys :smile:
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    hedonisthedonist standing on the edge of forever Posts: 24,524
    Go kick some ass, Jenny!
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    basketball
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    23scidoo23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 18,509

    basketball

    Our last change tonight Dimi..
    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
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    samjamsamjam New York Posts: 9,283
    Trying to not let the TM sale bring my day down.....its not working
    "Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith."
    ~not a dude~
    2010: MSGx2
    2012: Made In America
    2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
    2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
    2015: Global Citizen Festival
    2016: Phillyx2, MSGx2, Fenwayx2
    2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2
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    deadendpdeadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    samjam said:

    Trying to not let the TM sale bring my day down.....its not working

    But you have water that is drinkable. That is a positive thing if nothing else is.
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
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    23scidoo23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 18,509
    The madness around here..
    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
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    FrankieGFrankieG Abingdon MD Posts: 9,095
    I am sitting here getting my medication at my hospital. I had to get past so many obstacles since changing insurance as of Jan 1st to make it to this point, it was ridiculous. But I'm so glad that everything worked out. We really need a new health care system. I am so very grateful and frustrated at the same time....
    2003: 7/14 NJ ... 2006: 6/1 NJ, 6/3 NJ ... 2007: 8/5 IL ... 2008: 6/24 NY, 6/25 NY, 8/7 EV NJ ... 2009: 10/27 PA, 10/28 PA, 10/30 PA, 10/31 PA
    2010: 5/20 NY, 5/21 NY ... 2011: 6/21 EV NY, 9/3 WI, 9/4 WI ... 2012: 9/2 PA, 9/22 GA ... 2013: 10/18 NY, 10/19 NY, 10/21 PA, 10/22 PA, 10/27 MD
    2015: 9/23 NY, 9/26 NY ... 2016: 4/28 PA, 4/29 PA, 5/1 NY, 5/2 NY, 6/11 TN, 8/7 MA, 11/4 TOTD PA, 11/5 TOTD PA ... 2018: 8/10 WA ---- http://imgur.com/a/nk0s7
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    wow..they ask me from rocking.gr ,the number 1 Greek rock music website to write an artict for Pearl Jam Latin America tour!!
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    SD48277SD48277 Woodstock, NY Posts: 12,242

    wow..they ask me from rocking.gr ,the number 1 Greek rock music website to write an artict for Pearl Jam Latin America tour!!

    That is very cool. Congratulations!
    ELITIST FUK
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    RKCNDYRKCNDY Seattle, WA Posts: 31,013
    SD48277 said:

    wow..they ask me from rocking.gr ,the number 1 Greek rock music website to write an artict for Pearl Jam Latin America tour!!

    That is very cool. Congratulations!
    very cool Dimi! Let us know when they post it and we can try to translate Greek!
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    23scidoo said:

    basketball

    Our last change tonight Dimi..
    23scidoo said:

    basketball

    Our last change tonight Dimi..
    we won,,all good
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    SD48277SD48277 Woodstock, NY Posts: 12,242
    It's almost 5:00 pm, and it is still light out. :smile:
    ELITIST FUK
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    JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
    wow had some pretty way out dreams didnt think i was going to leave a few of them
    had slept well but still a little tired..
    have to remember to tell christine if jeremy flirts hes out i dont want him no excuses
    with me your scars are not even scar are easy heals and no scars at all but for me im not even sure Jesus
    can heal me so no i dont think its fair im damaged big difference foundation is unsturdy
    to begin with and people can and have lied
    where as him his arse has been pampered with love from the beginning what your missing
    is not painful i am one to speak bc i know what it is like to be alone ive been alone
    for 14 years and that is one bit that does not hurt me so much
    if he disagrees well fine find somebody else whilst i look for my own dove
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    PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,543

    wow..they ask me from rocking.gr ,the number 1 Greek rock music website to write an artict for Pearl Jam Latin America tour!!

    Yeah, super cool! :)
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
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    JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
    its not my fault some parents dont educate their children
    and children have no memory after been shot at few times
    when there is no trust theirs no security you live on wishful
    thinking and your own love but it doesnt always make it
    because people have their own story and you have yours
    if its a good one,
    it puts you in a dark place and bc people lie you have no
    proof when one tells the truth so you go by your past
    experience and if its insecure and bad your decision is
    going to be doubtful and negative with the hope of enough
    love to carry you through but bc of scars you feel more so
    insecure and doubtful makes you lonely and suicidal like
    you rather not be living or existed at all so i dont care if
    i hurt anybody with my actions bc the truth is i didnt
    know and i still think its unfair and dont believe its fully
    the truth and if it is whoopy doo you got nothing on me
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    nothinasitseemsnothinasitseems New Jersey Posts: 1,507
    grateful but spent way too much money on tickets today... :lol:
    2013: Worcester 2, Brooklyn 1, Brooklyn 2, Hartford
    2015: Global Citizen Festival
    2016: Philly 1, Philly 2, MSG 1, MSG 2, Fenway 2
    2018: Fenway 1, Fenway 2
    2024: MSG 2, Philly 1, Philly 2, Fenway 1, Fenway 2
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    JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
    why dont you just visit my mum
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