Bought some new flowers-finally getting out a little bit!. I’m feeling a little blocked about what to photograph everyday. I’ve only been doing this since April. I don’t really know editing that well and only using an IPhone 8 which only has a single lens so it’s hard to get a lot of the effects like bokeh and changing backgrounds to Black and white and such.. .I guess I feel in a slump - everyone’s pics are so great and creative. I guess this is a muscle I have to use - to think creatively and also learning curve to compose and edit. Did anyone else feel this way early on? Any suggestions for editing apps? I have found Snapseed which I like.
That is definitely the way I felt when I started 8 years ago - and sometimes still. But I know that I have learned a lot and still enjoy as much as ever. I use snapseed when I travel with my laptop as I don't have photoshop on that. There's a LOT I don't know - but a lot that I have learned thanks to 365. Stay with it. You're starting off nicely.
you could consider looking at the themes and challenges - there is one with a word for every day, others like the half and half. June is 30 days wild. Or you can do your own theme to set yourself a project. the weekly SH*T list can really help https://365project.org/discuss/general/43577/may-21st-weekly-sh-t-list
I think most of us felt that way when we started. There is so much to learn here on this site, you just have to ask. Best on the discussion page where more people can see it and respond. Lovely shot of these pretty flowers..
Lovely shot. I felt the same way and still do on occasions. I set my own theme to start with to give me some focus. As suggested the themes and challenges really help. I intended to do mayhalf20 just for a week and been doing it all month. Also fun to experiment with focus even if its out of focus it can make a fun shot. Loving what you have done so far.
I was asked recently to provide a selection of photos for a local project. I submitted 12 photos 11 taken with my fancy expensive kit and one with iPhone 8. They chose the one taken with the iPhone. Just play around with it and you’ll get on great. You’ve taken a good selection of photos so far.
This is a great shot. Please don't get disheartened. I only use a phone for my photos but there are no rules or expectations of perfection. Just have fun! 🙂
It is all a learning curve, plus you are suppose to have fun! Soon you will find you look at objects differently and find different perspectives. You will notice things you never saw before...a road of discovery. Behind the camera, you are more thankful for the every day miracles in nature. Do your own thing and try not to compare...work and be happy with what you have...and go/grow from there. We all started somewhere. :) I do not have a fancy camera or lens, I do not have photoshop or Lightroom or know how to change/take out the background or can take a closeup of the moon. But I am happy creating beauty with what I have...enjoy the journey!
PS...I use an iPhone 8Plus too! :)
And I like picmonkey (editing) which comes with a membership. I got that after a few months into the project...totally worth it.
here is the latest list in case you missed it :) https://365project.org/discuss/general/43577/may-21st-weekly-sh-t-list
And I like picmonkey (editing) which comes with a membership. I got that after a few months into the project...totally worth it.