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Forum: The art of photography 19-02-13, 10:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,040
Posted By joolselliott
Interesting discussion that seems to have gone on...

Interesting discussion that seems to have gone on a while!

I take photos in order to place them into various libraries as well as magazine work. In the case of the former, it doesn't bother me too...
Forum: Pro lounge 21-11-12, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By joolselliott
Hi Sean Big question to you is, who do you...

Hi Sean

Big question to you is, who do you think matters?

There are some many ways in which to get work noticed:

1) Magazines - depending on the work you do depends on who you contact.
2)...
Forum: Landscape photography 15-10-12, 05:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By joolselliott
Hi Mark It is a single exposure and not a...

Hi Mark

It is a single exposure and not a blend.

With regards to the road. The highlights were very difficult as you had the sun reflecting off of the water that lay in the road. There are some...
Forum: Landscape photography 14-10-12, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By joolselliott
The Struggle

Afternoon all

If you've ever been in the Lake District you'll know of some interesting roads to take your car up. The Struggle is one of them. Not as bad as Hard Knott but still an interesting...
Forum: Landscape photography 23-09-12, 09:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 286
Posted By joolselliott
Thanks for that both of you! Now, DigiDiva....

Thanks for that both of you!

Now, DigiDiva. What gives you suspicions that the metering in the sky is off? Does it look too dark?

This morning was a bit odd from the usual ones around here....
Forum: Landscape photography 19-09-12, 03:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 286
Posted By joolselliott
The Loire

Afternoon all!

Haven't posted any images in many months. Been too caught up trying to shift them out into libraries etc.

The other day I went down to the Loire and caught a little light. It's...
Forum: General photography discussion 06-08-12, 08:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,558
Posted By joolselliott
No worries DigiDiva! Maybe next time I'm around. ...

No worries DigiDiva! Maybe next time I'm around.

Have a good time though when you're up there.
Forum: General photography discussion 05-08-12, 11:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,558
Posted By joolselliott
Hey DigiDiva When exactly are you going? I...

Hey DigiDiva

When exactly are you going? I am going to be in the Lake District during early October and part of my trip is planned up around the area you're suggesting.

I would quite happily...
Forum: Pro lounge 20-06-12, 05:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,489
Posted By joolselliott
No, but reading one of the headlines of "we'll...

No, but reading one of the headlines of "we'll teach you how to become a skilled photographer in one day" doesn't float my boat.

You can "learn" things but actually applying them in day to day...
Forum: Pro lounge 12-06-12, 06:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By joolselliott
No problems. And as I said, why don't you try...

No problems. And as I said, why don't you try hiring a lens for a week. You'd at least get a feel for how it works ir not for you.

I've never used them, but heard good reports about these:...
Forum: Pro lounge 12-06-12, 08:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By joolselliott
Staying on the subject of lenses, what you could...

Staying on the subject of lenses, what you could do is rent one for a week and see if it fits your needs!

It would be cheaper than buying one outright and give you a good idea of it's...
Forum: Pro lounge 12-06-12, 05:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By joolselliott
I have the Canon 17-40L in my bag. Now, I used to...

I have the Canon 17-40L in my bag. Now, I used to think that it suited my needs. After shooting a few thousand photos with it though, and doing what I'm doing, I'm starting to see it's flaws. The...
Forum: Pro lounge 10-06-12, 05:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By joolselliott
Getting a Landscape/Portrait Photography job

I'm just trying to make you aware that you may be spending more time doing other things rather than actual photography. This is especially so if you are doing it on your own.

Is the 18-55 any...
Forum: Pro lounge 10-06-12, 01:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By joolselliott
If I said to you that from 8th May to the 15th...

If I said to you that from 8th May to the 15th May I drove 2000 or so miles with a maximum of 5 hours sleep a day, are you still interested?

I do know what you mean about the day to day job. As I...
Forum: Pro lounge 10-06-12, 09:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,396
Posted By joolselliott
As someone who is doing this on a full-time basis...

As someone who is doing this on a full-time basis I can tell you now that it is very hard work doing this job.

Since the beginning of April my feet have hardly been at home. Now, that might sound...
Forum: Landscape photography 26-04-12, 06:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 185
Posted By joolselliott
I know, it does look lijke it but it isn't...

I know, it does look lijke it but it isn't processed much at all.

Some fill light brought out the shadows a little. IN camera, one filter held back the sky, I then reversed another to even up the...
Forum: Landscape photography 23-04-12, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 185
Posted By joolselliott
Dartmoor

Afternoon all!

Been a mad time lately for me as I've been to the UK twice in April plus another two seperate weeks coming up!

Here's one from my last trip over. A nice morning on Dartmoor.
...
Forum: Landscape photography 13-03-12, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 323
Posted By joolselliott
Thanks Alf. I'll probably give them a look...

Thanks Alf.

I'll probably give them a look over before sending off to a library. I think I may have already brightened them a little, so don't want to go overboard.
Forum: Landscape photography 10-03-12, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 323
Posted By joolselliott
One trick I have found, and I'm fond of, is to...

One trick I have found, and I'm fond of, is to have the setting sun just off to the side. It gives a very pleasant feel to things :)
Forum: Landscape photography 10-03-12, 03:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 323
Posted By joolselliott
Thanks Mark! I had an idea of what I wanted and...

Thanks Mark! I had an idea of what I wanted and just watched the waves closely to get it.

That shot is take number 3 :)

I was after a couple of long exposure things but I didn't want too many...
Forum: Landscape photography 10-03-12, 02:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 323
Posted By joolselliott
Thanks Mark. As I said in the original post,...

Thanks Mark.

As I said in the original post, I've been trying to sort out all of my images as I want them in a library somewhere.

Since January, I've been working pretty much everyday in order...
Forum: Landscape photography 08-03-12, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 323
Posted By joolselliott
A bit of coastal photography

A couple of days ago I managed to get to the coast. It's the first time in months that I have managed to get to a beach and I'm happy that the weather played ball.

The last two months have been...
Forum: General photography discussion 08-03-12, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 186
Posted By joolselliott
At last, the work pays off!

Evening all

Been a while since I posted anything but I can start shouting about some work I've done for a tour company in the UK.

A couple of years ago I met the esteemed Charlie Waite. I...
Forum: General photography discussion 21-02-12, 02:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 531
Posted By joolselliott
Just found another favourite from an even earlier...

Just found another favourite from an even earlier date! Oddly enough, it was on this day that I met the girl who is now my wife, so it has fond memories for me.

Back in the day, i was into long...
Forum: Pro lounge 16-02-12, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 852
Posted By joolselliott
I see you haven't had a response yet. Adobe...

I see you haven't had a response yet.

Adobe Lightroom is very good for this type of thing.

When you import your images into the software, the best thing to do is enter in a description or some...
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