Recent questions tagged photography

Description : What does it mean in photography "they opened the camera shutters for an exposure lasting almost a million seconds"?

Last Answer : They had the shutter open for up to 277 hours, or 12 days. Not at all remarkable considering the Hubble is hoping to capture light from billions of light years away.

Description : How to record from photo camera to 2 media simultaneously?

Last Answer : Would it be mainly to make sure you always have a copy? If so, I think the the two micro SD in one SD slot won't {probably) work. Streaming to another device, and then record that, might ... or splitters to do that. Or if it is possible at all. Interesting question though. I'll keep following.

Description : What do you think of Vivian Maier's photographs?

Last Answer : There’s a new biography about her. I heard the author interviewed on the radio; I’d never heard of the “French Nanny” before. An odd life. Her photos are very good.

Description : At your wedding would you rather an average photographer with a professional camera, or an elite photographer with the latest Iphone?

Last Answer : Are those seriousl the only choices? Things are never so black-and-white (pun intended). In real life you get a decent photographer with a decent camera.

Description : How can I change an image from one format into another?

Last Answer : Faststone Image viewer. Freeware/shareware. I use it all the time. Does all sorts of conversions. Also try Irfan view. A little trickier to use, but still excellent.

Description : Which way do you face the candles on a cake?

Last Answer : Crap. That’s a tough one I’ll be pondering for a while.

Description : I have a lot of duplicates in my photo collection, the same picture appearing in different folders, different slide shows. It's a mess. Help!

Last Answer : There certainly is software designed to find duplicate files. take your pick

Description : Could you tell me what's the name of 2 people in the following photo?

Last Answer : I think it’s Kylie Jenner.

Description : Is the following analysis of Ed Walter photos of the Gulf Breeze sightings accurate?

Last Answer : You could also easily fake this by shooting the photo through a window, and having the UFO model visible as a reflection. Which would fit in this case, because the sky and some stars are visible through the “UFO”.

Description : What are decisive parts in a astrophotography dedicated laptop?

Last Answer : Yes. I actually know a lot about this as I am an astrophotographer-it is my primary hobby. This is the wrong forum for this though. For a relatively lightly traveled forum that I frequent go to ... link to an image? (I changed my avatar to a narrowband image I acquired and processed last year)

Description : Is this above board and not a scam to use ones photographs?

Last Answer : Just asking as I would very much like to join, but unsure of its intent etc

Description : Who's watching the Lunar eclipse today?

Last Answer : Clear skies and cold here. Waiting for totality.

Description : Can I, a Google and Android guy, step over to iOS (iPad)

Last Answer : I'm an Android baby who has NO desire to switch!!! Have you considered the Samsung Note??? Other than that, the best I can tell you is that my BFF & her hubby are both Android & iPad users. I'm ... you won't even need to carry an extra gadget as your phone will do almost ALL of it. Just saying!!!

Description : Where you live, what is the color of the light pollution (if any)?

Last Answer : Right now it’s multi colored because of the Christmas lights. But usually it’s the yellowish colors of all the street lights.

Description : How to name a photography business?

Last Answer : Don’t get in a hurry about it. Ask your friends and neighbors to think of names, then mull it over. My idea? “Flash Point Photography.”

Description : Do you back up your photos online?

Last Answer : I take most of mine with my iPhone and have an iCloud account so they are backed up automatically.

Description : Looking for a freeware program or app that would help enhance old photos any suggestions?

Last Answer : Snapseed has a sharpening feature, but it’s always hard to sharpen something that wasn’t sharp to begin with. Not sure how that works with faded photos though. Worth a try, I would say.

Description : Would you say something?

Last Answer : I would let them get a letter from my lawyer.

Description : Do copyright laws protect professional photos from being altered?

Last Answer : Slapped a COPYRIGHT right across the picture!

Description : Which GoPro® Camera do you like better, Hero5 or Hero4?

Last Answer : I must be the only GoPro nut.

Description : Would I be breaking my own contract?

Last Answer : How do you reach out? What medium do you use to communicate? I think, in business cases, it's always best to, at least, communicate these arrangements, and everything that hangs with it, through ... case that all goes haywire, you have proof (I would think). Verbal agreements are harder to proof.

Description : How, in photography, does exposure compensation work exactly?

Last Answer : Simply it takes a longer exposure ! You have frozen the aperture.

Description : Are there photographers here?

Last Answer : I make architectural visualisations, if that counts.

Description : Is this client asking too much?

Last Answer : No, it's not rude and they are being unprofessional by breaking two previous appointments. I would tell them I'm available during business hours (or whatever yours are) and happy to ... further cancellations without charge either. *Put that cancellation fee without 24 hour notice in your contracts!

Description : Is there a way to view geotagged photographs in Google Earth?

Last Answer : All the geotagging data is just a coordinate, I believe. If you are able to look at the data accompanying an image that is able to save the data in the file along with the image I bet it’s just global coordinates.

Description : Are smartphone photos that are taken in burst mode each one an independent pic?

Last Answer : They are individual photos. It's possible to delete one photo from a burst but iPhoneOS doesn't make it obvious how to do it. It's also possible to make the photos appear separately in the photos app but again ... I'm guessing is the one it thinks is the best or at least the most in focus pic.

Description : What's to photograph between Los Angeles CA and Austin TX?

Last Answer : landscapes and animals

Description : Best product for scanning double sided documents & photos?

Last Answer : I have never seen a scanner that does two-sided in one pass. Everything I have seen is two passes-even those super fancy Xerox and Canon document management devices do one side, put the papers in a tray, and ... as it is, makes me flip the pages over to get the back side of each page. Good luck.

Description : Is it safe to take a selfie during a solar eclipse with the sun behind you and included in the picture?

Last Answer : It would only pose a threat to your equipment. I have my doubts it would show up on any phone camera.

Description : Is a GoPro worth it?

Last Answer : Yeah, It’d be pretty cool. Seems like it’s an easy way to take pictures/videos and not have to hold a camera and click things all the time. Underwater photos would be amazing and a great memory, in my opinion. It’s hard to take photos like that, so I’d suggest doing that if you have the means.

Description : Why is there such high stigma around recreational drone flying?

Last Answer : answer:1. Because, despite the noise, you can be looking at people’s back yards with out their permission. 2. Because of the noise – that is annoying.

Description : What do you call it when a picture of text is illegible in a picture if you zoom in, but more legible without the zoom?

Last Answer : Can’t see the forest for the trees. We read whole words, not letter by letter. Maybe the shape of the word is easier to see with a little distance.

Description : Stupid Mac question?

Last Answer : answer:Open Phones on your Mac, then connect your phone. Click the Import tab at the top of the Photos window. Once the thumbnails have posted in Photos, click on the photo you want to import. A small ... Selected. You are done! (By the way, is your Mac up to date, running the latest version?)

Description : How can I learn to smile pretty?

Last Answer : Smile from the heart, sincere and without spite and ill will. That is the prettiest smile you can have.

Description : Would you put a picture of yourself in a hospital bed on a dating site?

Last Answer : It would probably be a deal breaker for me.

Description : Do people see me differently in different lighting?

Last Answer : answer:Of course. Even the colors you wear can change your appearance. I have a shirt that makes my eyes look vivid blue, like Paul Newman. Normally they’re closer to gray. It’s what a professional photographer does. Find the best light to make their subject look the best possible.

Description : How does a clothing company use one model photo for endless clothing options?

Last Answer : Could be that the clothing itself is all CG, and the model is actually only wearing underwear.

Description : How can the Clinton campaign explain that Bill Clinton now looks more like Hillary's father than her husband? [Links]?

Last Answer : answer:Um, distance and soft focus? Hillary looks exactly her age, if you see her without flattering camera tricks.

Description : Would infrared photography help enhance details in old tombstones?

Last Answer : I doubt it, because the carvings won’t have differentiated heat signals from the rest of the stone.

Description : When filming a video, does the camera go in front or behind the light source?

Last Answer : answer:This is something for you, as an artist, get to choose! Lighting ahead of the camera will be more harsh, for lack of a better word, because it will be closer to the subject. ... a flashlight on certain areas! Since digital photography gives you many chances, experiment and find what you like!

Description : What is the purpose of the Snapchat Speed Filter/app, and is it destined to be eliminated after being blamed and involved in lawsuits blaming it for car crashes?

Last Answer : answer:No. The girl was using her phone while driving-that was the problem. The purpose, as stated by Snapchat, is in your article: The speed filter has plenty of uses, and that many people ... that isn't enough, the Snapchat filter clearly states please do not snap and drive when activated.

Description : How does photographic image and film differ from other art forms like painting?

Last Answer : Andre Bazin

Description : A chip fell off my SD card, what can I do?

Last Answer : answer:The precision of micro devices means that I doubt this is a do it yourself job. You can call customer service of the manufacturer, and see if they can retrieve what ever is on the card, but there ... likelihood you are out of luck. I hope when it was in the computer you were backing it up.

Description : Camera and Lens aperature and focus speed for a nature shot?

Last Answer : answer:Not enough info. What kind of equipment do you have? Not knowing anything else you want a fast shutter speed and fast lens.

Description : Could anyone help me resize this image to 1100x350?

Last Answer : Sure thing. Post a link to the image and I can sort you out.

Description : If I'm using a manual focus lens, does my far-sightedness mean that my pictures will be out of focus?

Last Answer : Just focus it until it’s as clear as it can be—it’s the best you can do.

Description : Does anyone know of good internships in New Jersey?

Last Answer : Ask your adviser.

Description : Taking a camera on a long trip, tips?

Last Answer : answer:Get a relatively cheap digital camera – you can find Canon or FUji for $70. When you get to security, take out the SD Card and put it in your wallet.

Description : Which 500 mm camera lens is better and why - refractive or reflective?

Last Answer : I have a Nikon and have bought a few Tamron lenses and have no complaints. Here is a discontinued zoom model with good reviews that will save you almost $1,500.00

Description : Photoshop type software question (details inside)

Last Answer : Does not exist