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Jamie M

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19 May 2016, 1:13 pm #1
I don't want this thread to be click-bait for my flickr account, but I've taken photos for a few days now to build up a small library - to decide whether or not I should continue doing so. I take all of these with my S6 phone as I don't normally want to cart around a dSLR camera with me. 

I feel like continuing, but I know very little about photography. What do you think of the current content I'm producing? Are there any recurring issues I'm making? Which shots are the best so far?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic

Thanks.
Jamie M
19 May 2016, 1:13 pm #1

I don't want this thread to be click-bait for my flickr account, but I've taken photos for a few days now to build up a small library - to decide whether or not I should continue doing so. I take all of these with my S6 phone as I don't normally want to cart around a dSLR camera with me. 

I feel like continuing, but I know very little about photography. What do you think of the current content I'm producing? Are there any recurring issues I'm making? Which shots are the best so far?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic

Thanks.

Jimmi



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19 May 2016, 2:36 pm #2
(19 May 2016, 1:13 pm)Jamie M I don't want this thread to be click-bait for my flickr account, but I've taken photos for a few days now to build up a small library - to decide whether or not I should continue doing so. I take all of these with my S6 phone as I don't normally want to cart around a dSLR camera with me. 

I feel like continuing, but I know very little about photography. What do you think of the current content I'm producing? Are there any recurring issues I'm making? Which shots are the best so far?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic

Thanks.

Just had a look, think the best shots are the ones swinging into Eldon Square Bus Station are the best ones you've took. I personally would say it's best to take pretty much all photos in landscape rather than portrait, if possible try and get the bus without too many obstacles in the way of the bus. The quality of the photos taken on a mobile phone is unlikely to match what you can achieve with a DSLR camera anytime soon.

I would just like to say, that I am making these points as I want to help you improve the quality of your photos and photo taking. If you want to continue with your photos, that's your decision I feel. If you have any questions in regards to photography, do feel to ask.
Jimmi
19 May 2016, 2:36 pm #2

(19 May 2016, 1:13 pm)Jamie M I don't want this thread to be click-bait for my flickr account, but I've taken photos for a few days now to build up a small library - to decide whether or not I should continue doing so. I take all of these with my S6 phone as I don't normally want to cart around a dSLR camera with me. 

I feel like continuing, but I know very little about photography. What do you think of the current content I'm producing? Are there any recurring issues I'm making? Which shots are the best so far?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic

Thanks.

Just had a look, think the best shots are the ones swinging into Eldon Square Bus Station are the best ones you've took. I personally would say it's best to take pretty much all photos in landscape rather than portrait, if possible try and get the bus without too many obstacles in the way of the bus. The quality of the photos taken on a mobile phone is unlikely to match what you can achieve with a DSLR camera anytime soon.

I would just like to say, that I am making these points as I want to help you improve the quality of your photos and photo taking. If you want to continue with your photos, that's your decision I feel. If you have any questions in regards to photography, do feel to ask.

BusLoverMum



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19 May 2016, 2:47 pm #3
(19 May 2016, 1:13 pm)Jamie M I don't want this thread to be click-bait for my flickr account, but I've taken photos for a few days now to build up a small library - to decide whether or not I should continue doing so. I take all of these with my S6 phone as I don't normally want to cart around a dSLR camera with me. 

I feel like continuing, but I know very little about photography. What do you think of the current content I'm producing? Are there any recurring issues I'm making? Which shots are the best so far?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic

Thanks.

Nowt wrong with using a capable camera phone - I've had worse digital cameras than my own OK one. And they do win over on portability. Of course, a lousy shot will always be lousy, no matter what you take it with. A professional photographer friend of mine used to take some amazing pics with a simple point and click camera.

Your best shots have a good clear view of the whole vehicle, well centred or balanced with the rest of the scenery and nothing in the way. These ones stand out for me:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic/2...ateposted/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic/2...ateposted/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic/2...ateposted/

Be aware of your light - this one is marred by the bus being in deep shade while the road in front is brightly sunlit, which is a shame.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic/2...ateposted/
And be aware of your verticals. Sometimes easier said than done, when all the lamp posts are wonky, like they are where I live, but look for the sides of buildings as a guide, as you can't always go by the angle of a bus because of the camber of the road.

Sneaky pics over walls and through bus station windows are great for a private archive, particularly of an odd working, but not really for a showcase.
BusLoverMum
19 May 2016, 2:47 pm #3

(19 May 2016, 1:13 pm)Jamie M I don't want this thread to be click-bait for my flickr account, but I've taken photos for a few days now to build up a small library - to decide whether or not I should continue doing so. I take all of these with my S6 phone as I don't normally want to cart around a dSLR camera with me. 

I feel like continuing, but I know very little about photography. What do you think of the current content I'm producing? Are there any recurring issues I'm making? Which shots are the best so far?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic

Thanks.

Nowt wrong with using a capable camera phone - I've had worse digital cameras than my own OK one. And they do win over on portability. Of course, a lousy shot will always be lousy, no matter what you take it with. A professional photographer friend of mine used to take some amazing pics with a simple point and click camera.

Your best shots have a good clear view of the whole vehicle, well centred or balanced with the rest of the scenery and nothing in the way. These ones stand out for me:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic/2...ateposted/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic/2...ateposted/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic/2...ateposted/

Be aware of your light - this one is marred by the bus being in deep shade while the road in front is brightly sunlit, which is a shame.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic/2...ateposted/
And be aware of your verticals. Sometimes easier said than done, when all the lamp posts are wonky, like they are where I live, but look for the sides of buildings as a guide, as you can't always go by the angle of a bus because of the camber of the road.

Sneaky pics over walls and through bus station windows are great for a private archive, particularly of an odd working, but not really for a showcase.

Adrian



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19 May 2016, 4:45 pm #4
(19 May 2016, 1:13 pm)Jamie M I don't want this thread to be click-bait for my flickr account, but I've taken photos for a few days now to build up a small library - to decide whether or not I should continue doing so. I take all of these with my S6 phone as I don't normally want to cart around a dSLR camera with me. 

I feel like continuing, but I know very little about photography. What do you think of the current content I'm producing? Are there any recurring issues I'm making? Which shots are the best so far?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic

Thanks.

Keep it up! The only way to learn is through practice. If you prefer using your S6 for now, then stick to it. I do like the location for your photo of 641 on the X70.

I'd suggest looking for areas that you aren't being hampered by parked vehicles and/or other street furniture. There's plenty of City Centre locations for that, if you want to move away from bus stations and such. The foot of Northumberland Street is good for getting photos of buses coming in via High Street West, and you've also got Market Street, Grainger Street and Newgate Street not too far away! 

I'd also look to pick an angle you like for photos, and try sticking to that for a bit. Gives you more to compare to, as you gain more experience in photography. Have you been to any rallies before? If not, try and get yourself along to Durham at the end of June and get some photos.

BusLoverMum touched upon sunlight. You may find http://suncalc.net/ helpful for this, as it'll give you the sun position on a map.

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Adrian
19 May 2016, 4:45 pm #4

(19 May 2016, 1:13 pm)Jamie M I don't want this thread to be click-bait for my flickr account, but I've taken photos for a few days now to build up a small library - to decide whether or not I should continue doing so. I take all of these with my S6 phone as I don't normally want to cart around a dSLR camera with me. 

I feel like continuing, but I know very little about photography. What do you think of the current content I'm producing? Are there any recurring issues I'm making? Which shots are the best so far?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic

Thanks.

Keep it up! The only way to learn is through practice. If you prefer using your S6 for now, then stick to it. I do like the location for your photo of 641 on the X70.

I'd suggest looking for areas that you aren't being hampered by parked vehicles and/or other street furniture. There's plenty of City Centre locations for that, if you want to move away from bus stations and such. The foot of Northumberland Street is good for getting photos of buses coming in via High Street West, and you've also got Market Street, Grainger Street and Newgate Street not too far away! 

I'd also look to pick an angle you like for photos, and try sticking to that for a bit. Gives you more to compare to, as you gain more experience in photography. Have you been to any rallies before? If not, try and get yourself along to Durham at the end of June and get some photos.

BusLoverMum touched upon sunlight. You may find http://suncalc.net/ helpful for this, as it'll give you the sun position on a map.


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Jamie M

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19 May 2016, 4:58 pm #5
(19 May 2016, 4:45 pm)Adrian Keep it up! The only way to learn is through practice. If you prefer using your S6 for now, then stick to it. I do like the location for your photo of 641 on the X70.

I'd suggest looking for areas that you aren't being hampered by parked vehicles and/or other street furniture. There's plenty of City Centre locations for that, if you want to move away from bus stations and such. The foot of Northumberland Street is good for getting photos of buses coming in via High Street West, and you've also got Market Street, Grainger Street and Newgate Street not too far away! 

I'd also look to pick an angle you like for photos, and try sticking to that for a bit. Gives you more to compare to, as you gain more experience in photography. Have you been to any rallies before? If not, try and get yourself along to Durham at the end of June and get some photos.

BusLoverMum touched upon sunlight. You may find http://suncalc.net/ helpful for this, as it'll give you the sun position on a map.
I went to the last M.C rally but wasn't in the mood and was too early for much fun. Thanks all for the input so far!
Jamie M
19 May 2016, 4:58 pm #5

(19 May 2016, 4:45 pm)Adrian Keep it up! The only way to learn is through practice. If you prefer using your S6 for now, then stick to it. I do like the location for your photo of 641 on the X70.

I'd suggest looking for areas that you aren't being hampered by parked vehicles and/or other street furniture. There's plenty of City Centre locations for that, if you want to move away from bus stations and such. The foot of Northumberland Street is good for getting photos of buses coming in via High Street West, and you've also got Market Street, Grainger Street and Newgate Street not too far away! 

I'd also look to pick an angle you like for photos, and try sticking to that for a bit. Gives you more to compare to, as you gain more experience in photography. Have you been to any rallies before? If not, try and get yourself along to Durham at the end of June and get some photos.

BusLoverMum touched upon sunlight. You may find http://suncalc.net/ helpful for this, as it'll give you the sun position on a map.
I went to the last M.C rally but wasn't in the mood and was too early for much fun. Thanks all for the input so far!

BusLoverMum



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19 May 2016, 5:34 pm #6
(19 May 2016, 4:58 pm)Jamie M I went to the last M.C rally but wasn't in the mood and was too early for much fun. Thanks all for the input so far!

Too early?! Wossat, then? Are you a vampire?! Big Grin
BusLoverMum
19 May 2016, 5:34 pm #6

(19 May 2016, 4:58 pm)Jamie M I went to the last M.C rally but wasn't in the mood and was too early for much fun. Thanks all for the input so far!

Too early?! Wossat, then? Are you a vampire?! Big Grin

Jamie M

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19 May 2016, 7:00 pm #7
(19 May 2016, 5:34 pm)BusLoverMum Too early?! Wossat, then? Are you a vampire?! Big Grin
I went at like 1030 am when things were just starting.
Jamie M
19 May 2016, 7:00 pm #7

(19 May 2016, 5:34 pm)BusLoverMum Too early?! Wossat, then? Are you a vampire?! Big Grin
I went at like 1030 am when things were just starting.

BusLoverMum



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19 May 2016, 9:12 pm #8
(19 May 2016, 7:00 pm)Jamie M I went at like 1030 am when things were just starting.

I had visions of you reluctantly crawling out from under your duvet at 2pm Big Grin
BusLoverMum
19 May 2016, 9:12 pm #8

(19 May 2016, 7:00 pm)Jamie M I went at like 1030 am when things were just starting.

I had visions of you reluctantly crawling out from under your duvet at 2pm Big Grin

Jamie M

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19 May 2016, 10:49 pm #9
(19 May 2016, 9:12 pm)BusLoverMum I had visions of you reluctantly crawling out from under your duvet at 2pm Big Grin
Sleep is sadly not my friend.
Jamie M
19 May 2016, 10:49 pm #9

(19 May 2016, 9:12 pm)BusLoverMum I had visions of you reluctantly crawling out from under your duvet at 2pm Big Grin
Sleep is sadly not my friend.

Jamie M

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21 May 2016, 1:22 pm #10
Not many people are into editing photos here in any way, but what do you think of the following?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic/27053068872
I actually really like it and I'm considering doing it by default to pictures, maybe a little bit toned down from that.
Jamie M
21 May 2016, 1:22 pm #10

Not many people are into editing photos here in any way, but what do you think of the following?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic/27053068872
I actually really like it and I'm considering doing it by default to pictures, maybe a little bit toned down from that.

BusLoverMum



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21 May 2016, 2:45 pm #11
It looks ill Sad
BusLoverMum
21 May 2016, 2:45 pm #11

It looks ill Sad

Jamie M

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21 May 2016, 2:54 pm #12
(21 May 2016, 2:45 pm)BusLoverMum It looks ill Sad

I tried, I tried  Dodgy
Jamie M
21 May 2016, 2:54 pm #12

(21 May 2016, 2:45 pm)BusLoverMum It looks ill Sad

I tried, I tried  Dodgy

BusLoverMum



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21 May 2016, 7:13 pm #13
(19 May 2016, 1:13 pm)Jamie M I don't want this thread to be click-bait for my flickr account, but I've taken photos for a few days now to build up a small library - to decide whether or not I should continue doing so. I take all of these with my S6 phone as I don't normally want to cart around a dSLR camera with me. 

I feel like continuing, but I know very little about photography. What do you think of the current content I'm producing? Are there any recurring issues I'm making? Which shots are the best so far?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic

Thanks.

Your pic of the two green arrows is spot on, btw Smile Nice photo.
BusLoverMum
21 May 2016, 7:13 pm #13

(19 May 2016, 1:13 pm)Jamie M I don't want this thread to be click-bait for my flickr account, but I've taken photos for a few days now to build up a small library - to decide whether or not I should continue doing so. I take all of these with my S6 phone as I don't normally want to cart around a dSLR camera with me. 

I feel like continuing, but I know very little about photography. What do you think of the current content I'm producing? Are there any recurring issues I'm making? Which shots are the best so far?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic

Thanks.

Your pic of the two green arrows is spot on, btw Smile Nice photo.

Jamie M

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21 May 2016, 9:45 pm #14
(21 May 2016, 7:13 pm)BusLoverMum Your pic of the two green arrows is spot on, btw Smile Nice photo.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic/27148125935
This'n? Thanks!
Jamie M
21 May 2016, 9:45 pm #14

(21 May 2016, 7:13 pm)BusLoverMum Your pic of the two green arrows is spot on, btw Smile Nice photo.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamiepic/27148125935
This'n? Thanks!

MrFozz

Marxista Fozzski

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31 May 2016, 3:38 pm #15
Consider yourself followed my friend...Some good photos there pal

I am starting to use Flickr again...will post my details up when I get some photos up

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MrFozz
31 May 2016, 3:38 pm #15

Consider yourself followed my friend...Some good photos there pal

I am starting to use Flickr again...will post my details up when I get some photos up

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04 Jun 2016, 6:38 pm #16
Tried a different angle today and what do you think of it? https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@...ed-public/

My New Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@N02/ - Posts every Weekend at the minimum Smile
South Tyne Lad
04 Jun 2016, 6:38 pm #16

Tried a different angle today and what do you think of it? https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@...ed-public/


My New Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@N02/ - Posts every Weekend at the minimum Smile

Jimmi



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04 Jun 2016, 6:46 pm #17
(04 Jun 2016, 6:38 pm)South Tyne Lad Tried a different angle today and what do you think of it? https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@...ed-public/
I like it. Like the way it is swinging round the bend.
Jimmi
04 Jun 2016, 6:46 pm #17

(04 Jun 2016, 6:38 pm)South Tyne Lad Tried a different angle today and what do you think of it? https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@...ed-public/
I like it. Like the way it is swinging round the bend.

BusLoverMum



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04 Jun 2016, 7:23 pm #18
(04 Jun 2016, 6:38 pm)South Tyne Lad Tried a different angle today and what do you think of it? https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@...ed-public/

It's a nice one!

(Knows all about swinging round the bend)
BusLoverMum
04 Jun 2016, 7:23 pm #18

(04 Jun 2016, 6:38 pm)South Tyne Lad Tried a different angle today and what do you think of it? https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@...ed-public/

It's a nice one!

(Knows all about swinging round the bend)

Jamie M

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06 Jun 2016, 7:56 pm #19
(04 Jun 2016, 6:38 pm)South Tyne Lad Tried a different angle today and what do you think of it? https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@...ed-public/
I do like it, however, I feel there is slightly too much brightness on the white of the bus. This is worsened by the white background of the building, which makes it quite hard to see one side of the bus on a dim monitor, like mine. But very good shot in terms of positioning!
Jamie M
06 Jun 2016, 7:56 pm #19

(04 Jun 2016, 6:38 pm)South Tyne Lad Tried a different angle today and what do you think of it? https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@...ed-public/
I do like it, however, I feel there is slightly too much brightness on the white of the bus. This is worsened by the white background of the building, which makes it quite hard to see one side of the bus on a dim monitor, like mine. But very good shot in terms of positioning!

BusLoverMum



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07 Jun 2016, 7:38 pm #20
(06 Jun 2016, 7:56 pm)Jamie M I do like it, however, I feel there is slightly too much brightness on the white of the bus. This is worsened by the white background of the building, which makes it quite hard to see one side of the bus on a dim monitor, like mine. But very good shot in terms of positioning!

Looks fine on my monitor Tongue (but it is rather a good one)
BusLoverMum
07 Jun 2016, 7:38 pm #20

(06 Jun 2016, 7:56 pm)Jamie M I do like it, however, I feel there is slightly too much brightness on the white of the bus. This is worsened by the white background of the building, which makes it quite hard to see one side of the bus on a dim monitor, like mine. But very good shot in terms of positioning!

Looks fine on my monitor Tongue (but it is rather a good one)

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