upshot Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/man-behind-nikon-photo-contest-134106442.html?nhp=1&linkId=20813731 Â Â Â Â Â Edited January 31, 2016 by upshot double images Cube3 1 Quote ** Comments are my opinions, same as yours. It's not a 'Be-All-and-End-All' view. Intent's to thought-provoke, validate, reiterate and yes, even correct. Opinion to consider but agree to disagree. I don't enjoy conflicted exchanges, empty bravado or egoistical chest pounding. It's never personal, tribalistic or with malice. Frank by nature, means, I never bend the truth. Views are to broaden understanding - Updated: Nov 2021.
Guest Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 On 1/23/2016 at 3:01 PM, MeowPrince said: From today's outing   where is this! MP take me with you!! D: Quote
MeowPrince Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Staycation for us  Yummy sweets for him   And a pretty flower too Phil 1 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
MeowPrince Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 17 hours ago, Phil said: Wow! Going to posh places, MP! LOL. Â Just a simple anniversary together. Â Â And here is Nature's Brain.... Phil 1 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
Phil Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 Then, "Joyeux Anniversaire"! Nice pics, as usual... Quote
MeowPrince Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 Thank you, Phil  Latest catch. Hopefully tonight can shoot some more.  Phil and dent 2 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
MeowPrince Posted February 13, 2016 Posted February 13, 2016 ....and from a short while ago.... Confused Loner, Phil, bwjg and 1 other 4 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
MeowPrince Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 From this morning's walk before work....   Phil 1 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
MeowPrince Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 Another one.... Phil 1 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
MeowPrince Posted February 24, 2016 Posted February 24, 2016 Latest collection of orchid shots, all taken in the same morning  Phil 1 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
MeowPrince Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Over the last weekend   And of our youth... Phil 1 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
MeowPrince Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 A mobile-only visit.... Phil 1 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
MeowPrince Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 Did a private shoot for a couple (yes gay couple) and they invited me here afterward Phil 1 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
MeowPrince Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 It says it all..... Randall_97 and Phil 2 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
MeowPrince Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Love this article, it describes what I often share with my friends and those I bring on photo outings. http://petapixel.com/2016/03/10/great-photo-comments-will-ruin-photography/ Sadly, with FB, Insta and Tumblr all over the place, few, if any really have any idea what makes a decent photo anymore.  Just take a lot at some threads in other common forums around - whether on the topics of nude models or photography, or on abstract artistic works, or street portraiture.  It is almost the same whether its in public forum A or B or C.   The young BWer I met at end-2015 will probably get some clue now, why I told him his "portfolio" was a joke, even getting lots of insta likes - now maybe you understand?  To those of you who've asked me - that's why I keep it close, and only amongst a circle of visually literate people, those whose critique and opinions matter, get to see most of my pics. Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
Phil Posted March 12, 2016 Posted March 12, 2016 On 11/03/2016 at 8:54 AM, MeowPrince said: Love this article, it describes what I often share with my friends and those I bring on photo outings. http://petapixel.com/2016/03/10/great-photo-comments-will-ruin-photography/ Sadly, with FB, Insta and Tumblr all over the place, few, if any really have any idea what makes a decent photo anymore.  Just take a lot at some threads in other common forums around - whether on the topics of nude models or photography, or on abstract artistic works, or street portraiture.  It is almost the same whether its in public forum A or B or C.   The young BWer I met at end-2015 will probably get some clue now, why I told him his "portfolio" was a joke, even getting lots of insta likes - now maybe you understand?  To those of you who've asked me - that's why I keep it close, and only amongst a circle of visually literate people, those whose critique and opinions matter, get to see most of my pics. Interesting article, MP, thanks. I globally agree with what the author says and with your comments. But don't you think some points could appear as a little bit "elitist"? Of course, lots of people today are unable to explain with accurate words their feelings in front of a photo, a painting, a musical composition, a wine or even food. But maybe it's difficult for them because they did not learn the right words at school, or simply because they have forgotten after using too much modern communications facilities? This does not reduce their sincerity when they just say that they "like" a great wine, a painting masterpiece or an excellent photo. They just don't know (or don't need) how to express their feelings. Besides, maybe you need a minimum of knowledge in the considered field to be able to say intelligent things, and it's difficult sometimes to have this minimum expertise in several fields. For instance, you can have some knowledge in painting (even if you are a bad painter...), but be unable to find the right words to describe why you like (or dislike) a photo. Or you can try to describe "technically" why a food is great, but be less at ease for saying precisely why you love a wine. I agree that all critics must have a minimum experience in the domain they write about, but let's not blame the "vulgum pecus" who wants to express something and lacks the words to do so. OK, I understood that your point is that they should be helped and educated, more than blamed. And you know this irrepressible French tendancy to argue... Oh, and, by the way, I "like" your pics! MeowPrince 1 Quote
MeowPrince Posted March 12, 2016 Posted March 12, 2016 Haha Phil, yes, there is what may seem "elitist" in the article. Â But when it is weighed against the kinds of rubbish "photos" (I am not referring to the flood of selfies/wefies/camwhoring pics) that flood many of the large groups on Instagram or Tumblr or even the more traditional forums (forums like BW, that have memberships in excess of 1,000), it begins to hold a lot more truth. Â Unfortunately, that same truth is blinkered away by many, esp those who want to claim themselves as "photographers", as compared to say, a camera-holding-individual. Â The latter I used to prefer to call them casual snappers. Â And they do include a sizeable number who have had some education (at least a semester or half of) in the field. Â Â When it comes to the truly lay-people who have no technical knowledge of the field, its a different ball game altogether. Â Its one thing to "like". Â It is quite another to insist on themselves being some kind of connoisseur, just because they received 5,000 likes on FB/Insta.... for a snapshot of, say, a pile of pigeon poop. And I still love your erstwhile furry visitor heheheh! Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
MeowPrince Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 Fonecam pic Phil 1 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
MeowPrince Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 Another, this morning instead. Phil 1 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
MeowPrince Posted April 8, 2016 Posted April 8, 2016 Another phonecam pic Phil 1 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
lovehandle Posted April 11, 2016 Posted April 11, 2016 On ‎31‎/‎1‎/‎2016 at 6:21 PM, upshot said: https://sg.news.yahoo.com/man-behind-nikon-photo-contest-134106442.html?nhp=1&linkId=20813731      muahhahahahaha and it won the award Quote
lovehandle Posted April 11, 2016 Posted April 11, 2016 On ‎11‎/‎3‎/‎2016 at 3:54 PM, MeowPrince said: Love this article, it describes what I often share with my friends and those I bring on photo outings. http://petapixel.com/2016/03/10/great-photo-comments-will-ruin-photography/ Sadly, with FB, Insta and Tumblr all over the place, few, if any really have any idea what makes a decent photo anymore.  Just take a lot at some threads in other common forums around - whether on the topics of nude models or photography, or on abstract artistic works, or street portraiture.  It is almost the same whether its in public forum A or B or C.   The young BWer I met at end-2015 will probably get some clue now, why I told him his "portfolio" was a joke, even getting lots of insta likes - now maybe you understand?  To those of you who've asked me - that's why I keep it close, and only amongst a circle of visually literate people, those whose critique and opinions matter, get to see most of my pics. Now so long u have a phone, u can photobomb or stomp anytime Quote
MeowPrince Posted April 11, 2016 Posted April 11, 2016 Over the weekend Phil 1 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
MeowPrince Posted April 16, 2016 Posted April 16, 2016 Dawn before the rain Phil 1 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
MeowPrince Posted April 16, 2016 Posted April 16, 2016 Early morning overlooking the lagoon Kars and Phil 2 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
MeowPrince Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 A very lucky phone snap! Phil 1 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
Phil Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 "With a little bit of luck"..., but above all with sharp eye, skills, technique and reflexes. Congratulations MP! Quote
MeowPrince Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Recent outing snaps  Randall_97 and Phil 2 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
MeowPrince Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 From a very recent group outing  More to come.... Phil 1 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
warlock88 Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 wow nice photos you guys have taken!  just recently bought a fujifilm xa2 to try out photography. newbie here~ :X Quote
rfvhu Posted May 3, 2016 Posted May 3, 2016 Hi Anyone has the patience to teach me bout photography A matured newbie here Kindly pm me... Quote
MeowPrince Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 Do share your photos, @warlock88 and others.  Meanwhile, this will be my last post here before I get ready to fly off for the romantic Greek island with my bf.  Will post pics when I'm back.  Ubin pics from the long weekend outing.  Phil 1 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
Phil Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 Have a nice love trip, MP, and come back with more pics! Quote
Ltattoo Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 (edited) Some photos taken last week. Theme: a taste of nature            Alone     Edited May 12, 2016 by Ltattoo Kars 1 Quote
Cerveau Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 Damn tho, MeowPrince, love the photos you took  Some of mine, visited Zoo Negara 2 weeks ago   Quote
Ltattoo Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 Car park love story              Kars 1 Quote
MeowPrince Posted May 24, 2016 Posted May 24, 2016   I'm back!  And here are some crappy fonecam pics for the interim while I download the good stuff off my cameras.  Santorini snapshots  Athenian snapshots  Foodie snapshots ZealousZeno and Phil 2 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
Phil Posted May 24, 2016 Posted May 24, 2016 Welcome back, MP! Crappy pics? Are you kidding? I hope you enjoyed your trip. We are waiting for your next pics! Quote
MeowPrince Posted May 24, 2016 Posted May 24, 2016 2 hours ago, Phil said: Welcome back, MP! Crappy pics? Are you kidding? I hope you enjoyed your trip. We are waiting for your next pics! Â You are too kind Phil. Â I only have one to show! Â Â Â A lousy one of our room's balcony.... Â Phil 1 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
ZealousZeno Posted May 24, 2016 Posted May 24, 2016 Those are some nice photos you have there. I cant even take better shots than that  Quote
Phil Posted May 24, 2016 Posted May 24, 2016 10 hours ago, MeowPrince said: Â You are too kind Phil. Â I only have one to show! A lousy one of our room's balcony.... Â Â Lousy? "Room"? I would say excellent pic of a fantastic suite... Quote
MeowPrince Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, ZealousZeno said: Those are some nice photos you have there. I cant even take better shots than that   1 hour ago, Phil said:  Lousy? "Room"? I would say excellent pic of a fantastic suite...  Eh you guys are too kind  Here's a two-exposure (manually-blended) HDR of the famed Santorini sunsets.    My next trip will in late-Oct to early-Nov.  A small-group photo trip. Edited May 25, 2016 by MeowPrince Coolbriz and Phil 2 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
Phil Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 What is a "two exposure" and what is it for? Your sunset pic looks like an excellent natural one. Quote
MeowPrince Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Phil said: What is a "two exposure" and what is it for? Your sunset pic looks like an excellent natural one. Basically means that I took only two shots to blend and get a single pic with higher dynamic range (often referred to as HDR)Â as normal photography would not give the brighter (exposed) houses, as well as the sky+sunset+water. Â Typically, under such dusk conditions, to get a nice sky+sun, the foreground (ie the buildings and the cliffsides) would be darkened, or vice versa. Â Most HDR shooters will shoot at least 3 shots/exposures to blend. Â In fact many people will shoot more. Â That is where many HDR pics, like on Instagram or Tumblr or Flickr, tend to turn up radioactive or fakey-looking, with haloing and other unwanted effects, and then try to hide under the guise of being art. Â (this last statement is probably controversial to some people who like the freaky type of pics) Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
Phil Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 Thanks, MP, for those clear explanations. I did not know all that. This thread is certainly for experimented photographers... Â Quote
MeowPrince Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 On 25/05/2016 at 6:13 AM, Phil said: Thanks, MP, for those clear explanations. I did not know all that. This thread is certainly for experimented photographers...  Haha Phil, this thread is for all.  Its a fact that different schools of thought exist though, just as photographers and camera-owners do.   Anyway, here's another set from Santorini Phil 1 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
MeowPrince Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 A Santorini IR. Â Oddly enough, I did not shoot much IR in Santorini. spikey353, Phil and appleorange 3 Quote Instagram @the_meowprince
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