Photo CONTEST~School vs Self Taught

Vacation · 20th of July 2008 (Sun)

I think it would be fun to see pictures from those with school vs those who were self taught.

I don't want people to argue...The judge will be yourself.

My post with school vs Self taught got a pretty good debate on both sides.

Now we all know you will defend your view to the end so this is just a fun way to see if maybe there is something on the other side of the argument.

Just post 5 or so pictures you are proud of and in the title of your post...Write school or self taught.

See if the other side of your argument has something in their photos you don't.

Be nice and dont argue..lol That is a rule!!! lol

thebishopp · 20th of July 2008 (Sun)

What the heck, I'll start. Since I am a mix of School and Self-Taught I will detail my experience.

Photo Experience:

Highschool: 3yrs (graduated in 1992 so it was a bit ago lol)... school yearbook and newspaper, mostly shot the sporting events and candids. 35mm format.

Most Recent and Current: 4 yrs Surveillence and evidence photography (35mm) and several point and shoot sony digitals (both for business and personal use).

Current: Just got a 40d a few months ago and have been LOVING the digital SLR.

5 pics I am proud of:

1. Taken with a Point and Shoot Sony. PP - BW conversion - colorize Cigarette.

2. Taken with 40d. PP - Gauss blur area around table and glasses and crop.

3. Taken with 40d. PP - Levels, Curves, Crop, light Gauss.

4. Taken with 40d. PP - Levels, Curves, Crop.

5. Taken with Sony Point and Shoot. PP - Crop... Selecting a 5th pic was kind of hard, I wouldn't say I was "proud" of this shot, but it was pretty neat as they were duking it out within 15 feet of me.

Roach711 · 20th of July 2008 (Sun)

Self taught.

thebishopp · 20th of July 2008 (Sun)

Nice Roach,

I personally like black backgrounds over white.

Roach711 · 20th of July 2008 (Sun)

Two more...

BradT0517 · 20th of July 2008 (Sun)

The Bishop- I really like your number one, the BW conversion looks excelent and the cigarette really pops out.

Roach- What is that behind the dandilion I am thinking that it is the moon, but im not sure.

thebishopp · 20th of July 2008 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradT0517

The Bishop- I really like your number one, the BW conversion looks excelent and the cigarette really pops out.

Roach- What is that behind the dandilion I am thinking that it is the moon, but im not sure.

Thanks! I am thinking of doing something similiar with the dirty martini and bud pic.

René Damkot · 20th of July 2008 (Sun)

Something older:
I'm both Schooled and self taught

Roach711 · 20th of July 2008 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradT0517

Roach- What is that behind the dandilion I am thinking that it is the moon, but im not sure.

The dandelion pic was an indoor shot with a round desk lamp arranged behind the dandelion. I moved the camera until the light just fitted the seed head. Really pretty simple.

airfrogusmc · 20th of July 2008 (Sun)

B/A and 30 years as a pro.

both formal and self taught and its an on going process...
If you start with a solid foundation you can build a strong house.

iN5P1R3 · 20th of July 2008 (Sun)

I am self-taught

Taken w/ 40D:

Taken w/ Sony P&S

airfrogusmc: Very nice portraits. I feel like each one also tells a story.

René Damkot: These look like they came from a jewelry ad!

thebishopp: The shot with the smoking is very nice.

John_B · 20th of July 2008 (Sun)

I learned by doing (self taught)

Here are my 5 favorites

Edge to Edge Colors in 3D my all time favorite

click for specs

Big Island my favorite landscape

click for specs

Liquid Color and Glass my favorite drink shot

click for specs

Colorful Tunnel got this subject free

click for specs

A Kewl Dude in a Loose Mood

click for specs

Some others I know might not agree but they are my favorites (for now)

dandan · 20th of July 2008 (Sun)

Self taught. Though im a Nikon shooter 95% of what ive learned came from POTN.

Sorry for the small size, I just pulled these off my website.

_aravena · 20th of July 2008 (Sun)

Self taught since 11th grade yearbookum...06-07. The photos actually range from oldest to newest. First two were with the XT and kit lens. Last three varied with the lens but used a 20D. Tried to fine 5 variety: cityscape, landscape, people, concert, and animals.

Ridebmx · 21st of July 2008 (Mon)

self taught (help from potn and months of reading every thread till brain hurt)
im afraid of bees, so this one is very.. touching for me

20th of July 2008 (Sun)	#1
Vacation Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 89	Photo CONTEST~School vs Self Taught I think it would be fun to see pictures from those with school vs those who were self taught. I don't want people to argue...The judge will be yourself. My post with school vs Self taught got a pretty good debate on both sides. Now we all know you will defend your view to the end so this is just a fun way to see if maybe there is something on the other side of the argument. Just post 5 or so pictures you are proud of and in the title of your post...Write school or self taught. See if the other side of your argument has something in their photos you don't. Be nice and dont argue..lol That is a rule!!! lol

20th of July 2008 (Sun)	#2
thebishopp Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,881 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Photo CONTEST~School vs Self Taught What the heck, I'll start. Since I am a mix of School and Self-Taught I will detail my experience. Photo Experience: Highschool: 3yrs (graduated in 1992 so it was a bit ago lol)... school yearbook and newspaper, mostly shot the sporting events and candids. 35mm format. Most Recent and Current: 4 yrs Surveillence and evidence photography (35mm) and several point and shoot sony digitals (both for business and personal use). Current: Just got a 40d a few months ago and have been LOVING the digital SLR. 5 pics I am proud of: 1. Taken with a Point and Shoot Sony. PP - BW conversion - colorize Cigarette. 2. Taken with 40d. PP - Gauss blur area around table and glasses and crop. 3. Taken with 40d. PP - Levels, Curves, Crop, light Gauss. 4. Taken with 40d. PP - Levels, Curves, Crop. 5. Taken with Sony Point and Shoot. PP - Crop... Selecting a 5th pic was kind of hard, I wouldn't say I was "proud" of this shot, but it was pretty neat as they were duking it out within 15 feet of me. __________________ "Please use the comments to demonstrate your own ignorance, unfamiliarity with empirical data, ability to repeat discredited memes, and lack of respect for scientific knowledge. Also, be sure to create straw men and argue against things I have neither said nor even implied. Any irrelevancies you can mention will also be appreciated. Lastly, kindly forgo all civility in your discourse . . . you are, after all, anonymous." My Zen

20th of July 2008 (Sun)	#4
thebishopp Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,881 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Photo CONTEST~School vs Self Taught Nice Roach, I personally like black backgrounds over white. __________________ "Please use the comments to demonstrate your own ignorance, unfamiliarity with empirical data, ability to repeat discredited memes, and lack of respect for scientific knowledge. Also, be sure to create straw men and argue against things I have neither said nor even implied. Any irrelevancies you can mention will also be appreciated. Lastly, kindly forgo all civility in your discourse . . . you are, after all, anonymous." My Zen

20th of July 2008 (Sun)	#6
BradT0517 I almost caught fire Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aledo, TX, USA, NA, Earth, Milky Way Posts: 3,010 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Photo CONTEST~School vs Self Taught The Bishop- I really like your number one, the BW conversion looks excelent and the cigarette really pops out. Roach- What is that behind the dandilion I am thinking that it is the moon, but im not sure. __________________ -Brad- Eagle Scout - Class of 2007 Gear List Did you find this website helpful. Help support it here. SportsShooter.com Member "Those who hope in the Lord... will soar on wings like eagles." Isaiah 40:31

20th of July 2008 (Sun)	#8
René Damkot Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: enschede, netherlands Posts: 39,385 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Photo CONTEST~School vs Self Taught Something older: I'm both Schooled and self taught __________________ "I think the idea of art kills creativity" - Douglas Adams Why Color Management. Color Problems? Click here. MySpace Get Colormanaged Twitter PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

20th of July 2008 (Sun)	#10
airfrogusmc I'm a chimper. There I said it... Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oak Park, Illinois Posts: 26,824 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Photo CONTEST~School vs Self Taught B/A and 30 years as a pro. both formal and self taught and its an on going process... If you start with a solid foundation you can build a strong house. Last edited by airfrogusmc : 20th of July 2008 (Sun) at 16:16.

20th of July 2008 (Sun)	#11
iN5P1R3 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 310 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Photo CONTEST~School vs Self Taught I am self-taught Taken w/ 40D: Taken w/ Sony P&S airfrogusmc: Very nice portraits. I feel like each one also tells a story. René Damkot: These look like they came from a jewelry ad! thebishopp: The shot with the smoking is very nice. __________________ Photo Gear: Canon 40D, 85mm f1.8, 18-55mm kit lens, AB B800, 580EX II Custom built desktop :: 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 930 @ 4.0GHz\|\|6GB DDR3\|\|ATI Radeon 5850\|\|2x1TB, 1.5TB, 640GB HDD\|\|24" Samsung @ 1920x1080

20th of July 2008 (Sun)	#12
John_B Cream of the Crop Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,579	Self Taught I learned by doing (self taught) Here are my 5 favorites Edge to Edge Colors in 3D my all time favorite click for specs Big Island my favorite landscape click for specs Liquid Color and Glass my favorite drink shot click for specs Colorful Tunnel got this subject free click for specs A Kewl Dude in a Loose Mood click for specs Some others I know might not agree but they are my favorites (for now) __________________ 60D, 40D, Lenses and Accessories... <-- click to see JohnBdigital.com

20th of July 2008 (Sun)	#13
dandan Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chiba, Japan Posts: 658 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Photo CONTEST~School vs Self Taught Self taught. Though im a Nikon shooter 95% of what ive learned came from POTN. Sorry for the small size, I just pulled these off my website. __________________ 30mm, 50mm, 85mm, and some zooms here and there. All nikon - www.dan-mcnair.com - Webdesign and Photography

20th of July 2008 (Sun)	#14
_aravena isn't this answer a stickie yet? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Back in the 757 Posts: 12,366 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Photo CONTEST~School vs Self Taught Self taught since 11th grade yearbookum...06-07. The photos actually range from oldest to newest. First two were with the XT and kit lens. Last three varied with the lens but used a 20D. Tried to fine 5 variety: cityscape, landscape, people, concert, and animals. __________________ POTN CRUMPLER MAN!!! My Site ~ Gear List ~ Bag Reviews Last edited by _aravena : 20th of July 2008 (Sun) at 21:13.

21st of July 2008 (Mon)	#15
Ridebmx Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northwest, Iowa Posts: 707 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Photo CONTEST~School vs Self Taught self taught (help from potn and months of reading every thread till brain hurt) im afraid of bees, so this one is very.. touching for me __________________ Camera gear: 40D, 350D Gripped, AE-1 Program, 70-200mm f/4L, Tokina 12-24mm, Thrifty Fifty 1.8, 75-205 3.5-5.6 macro, 28mm 2.8, 188A, 430EX, Nikon Sb-28, Skyport Triggers Last edited by Ridebmx : 21st of July 2008 (Mon) at 00:13.

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