prwood
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1 edit |  Help me plan a photo outing?
In my ongoing effort for photographic self-education, I've had the idea to plan myself a workshop for one. My thought was to take a day off of work and divide it up into four two-hour "sessions" - two before lunch and two after lunch. I'd like to work on one photographic technique, idea, theme, etc, during each "session", and each session could potentially take place in a different location. I live in the Boston area, and I'd be willing to travel a couple hours to get to a general locale for the day. I also haven't ruled the idea of driving to somewhere that had campsites and camping out for an evening, and shooting before/after. (Edit: I suppose that would work if the camping season had started up here. Guess I was just delusional after today's balmy 51 degrees.)
So I'm putting the idea out there to see if anyone has suggestions for four different things for me to try. I've done lots of shooting in the Boston area, and I feel like I end up shooting the same stuff over and over again, so I'd appreciate any ideas to help me try something new.
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| I'm not familiar with the Boston area, only having been there a few times, but I think there are a number of nice parks there. Depending on the weather, a park might be one good choice. It offers shots of nature (birds and other animals), people(both at rest and in action), inanimate objects (statues, benches, fountains, etc.). With such a wide range of potential subjects, you could plan the morning or afternoon ahead of time, with a certain amount of that time devoted to the kinds of subject I listed, and others you can think up. I hope your weather cooperates. Good luck.
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!. Downtown Boston, B&W or color, people and architecture, but specifically more people.
2. Off the beaten track places like a small, in-town cemetery and its inhabitants.
3. Inside some of the fabulous museums there are though that might also fall into the 1. grouping. Angles and linear subjects inside some buildings or even out on country roads.
4. Out on country roads, landscapes of some of the not so ordinary places such as old bridges, reflecting ponds, etc.
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Hayward
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said by prwood  :In my ongoing effort for photographic self-education, I've had the idea to plan myself a workshop for one. That in itself is THE most important thing, maybe another photog but even that can be distracting to both of you (done that), girl/boyfriend the worst possible thing. Solo is the best.
Go out and just look everywhere like your eyes are a view finder... look up down and all around constantly.... see something interesting then walk around it and see how it changes.
And hey its digital... take your time and shoot it every way/setting you can time permits, and see what differences it makes. Books are nice for the basics, but just unpresured doing and experimenting is the best teacher. Especially vs film where you are cost limited and have the darkroom delay to see what really happened, and try to really remember the situation, even if you take notes.
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said by prwood :I've done lots of shooting in the Boston area, and I feel like I end up shooting the same stuff over and over again, so I'd appreciate any ideas to help me try something new. Thanks! Whenever I think I've run out of photo opportunities in an area, I realized I wasn't close enough.
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Dexter
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If you're into wildlife photography at all, I'd suggest one of the local wildlife sanctuaries. Parker River Wildlife sanctuary on Plum Island & Ipswich river wildlife sanctuary are 2 of my favorite places to photograph. The Parker River sanctuary is more scenic, and Plum Island / Newburyport are wonderful places to photograph.
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SueS
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Try spending some time taking photos that tell a short story. Something like an elderly gentleman sitting on a park bench reading a newspaper. Doesn't have to be people. A photo of a swing still swinging after a child jumps out. |
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SueS
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Another idea, pick out a shape and shoot only that shape for a while. You will look at things differently.
For most of us this is a hobby, keep it fun! Happy shooting! |
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said by Hayward :said by prwood :In my ongoing effort for photographic self-education, I've had the idea to plan myself a workshop for one. That in itself is THE most important thing, maybe another photog but even that can be distracting to both of you (done that), girl/boyfriend the worst possible thing. Solo is the best. Go out and just look everywhere like your eyes are a view finder... look up down and all around constantly.... see something interesting then walk around it and see how it changes. And hey its digital... take your time and shoot it every way/setting you can time permits, and see what differences it makes. Books are nice for the basics, but just unpresured doing and experimenting is the best teacher. Especially vs film where you are cost limited and have the darkroom delay to see what really happened, and try to really remember the situation, even if you take notes. I couldnt agree more. my mom and stepdad were fishing, so when i got off work i raced over there. sat the camera on the tripod and just snapped. driving thru town, i would just look around at buildings and stuff and think "that would be a great picture". in my n00b experience the best way to learn is to just go out there and push the button, learning the camera, etc.
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prwood
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Danvers, MA | reply to prwood
Thanks for all of the ideas! I've got to think it over and plan out the day. I'll give you a full report once the day has come and gone. |
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Marblehead, Salem and Newbury Port offer lots of interesting old architecture. Essex County many scenic photo opportunities. Hamilton, Beverly Farms, Rockport & Gloucester (Cape Anne) also come to mind. Then, you've got the south shore. I'm personally hitting P-Town next month before the masses show up for the summer.
BTW - I'm just down RT.93 a bit in Dorchester if you ever want to chat.
Regards,
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