We just got a new camera and I know what I want to do!

[WillParkinson]

I want to take a picture that makes people pause. Makes them think of how pretty the picture is. Make them open their eyes to a world of possibilities within that one brief frame.

I don't want to win a Pulitzer. I just want to snap a picture that people might actually enjoy.

[lunatica]

1. Join the artist in all of us

You might be able to snap many pictures like that. But you have to be willing to throw away a 100 for every one that's perfect.

Oh. And please only yourself because that's the way to do it.

[WillParkinson]

2. I'm a very harsh critic of my own stuff...

I won't mind throwing away a hundred pictures if just one meets my criteria.

[Tindalos]

3. Come visit the photography group

Hi,
I was just wandering through the lounge and saw the word "camera". Got my attention! I hope you stop by the photography group (http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=280). It's a great place to hang out, share pictures and give/get photography advice. All skill levels welcome, from beginner and up. One of the friendliest groups on DU. Hope you'll check it out.


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[edbermac]

4. The DU guys might enjoy some shots of boobies.

:P

[Blue_In_AK]

5. A second invitation to the Photo Group.

We're the best group on DU. :)

[WillParkinson]

7. I went there...Awesome stuff!

Can't wait to visit more.

[kentauros]

6. Go visit the Karakoram Range

in northern Pakistan :P
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/enlarge/karakoram-range-pakistan.html

I'm still reading Greg Mortenson's book "Three Cups of Tea" (yes, I'm a slow reader) and he's constantly pointing out how magnificent they are, that even photographs don't do them justice. Yet, I get a good idea from that link above :D

Okay, maybe you can't go to K2 right now, but I'm sure you'll come up with something. Look over the photos in the DU Photography group and you'll get ideas :)