so you're saying everyone is a photographer? LOL. no. it is not.

I cook dinner, I'm not a chef. You can take photo with a phone that doesn't make you a photographer, just like how a person who owns a camera doesn't make them a photographer - they're just a camera owner.

next time you have children and they go art class do a bit of painting, you call them "painter" ah? LOL.

no.

seriously, if you actually LOVE photography - you also should learn to keep the value of the term "photographer".

there's a huge difference between a "photographer" and "one that captures image".

your "great chef or bad only" thought is flawed. if one is bad in cooking, one does not deserve to be called a chef.

I love photography not means I need to deny how instagram can create great meaningful memories and photos.

Also, too many people nowadays though only DSLR means photography, a great photo not related to any gear you use.

Also plenty that can snap few nice photos are too ego and commenting people work with some more sarcastic, they though they are really great, are they?
I not means you, you are professional, I mean a lot others, especially at this Photography, Digital Imaging & Video group.

Also, I don't find any wrong using filter via PP. Instagram consider instant PP via phone.

This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Nov 18 2012, 10:39 PM

No.
Someone who can only cook maggi mee is not a chef or a cook.
Someone who has only paint horrible pictures in their primary school is not a painter.
Someone who has only sang horribly in Kareoke is not a singer

At that time it's simply someone who cooks instant noodles, someone who's learning to paint or someone who's simply bad in singing.
Not a cook, not a artist not a singer.

It's not just about the output.
It's about the purpose, knowledge, skill, and effort.

first thing you need to get right is that Instagram only applies filter. It's the person who took the photo that create great meaningful memories and photos.



yes. correct. no relevance with what we're talking about now, isn't it?







no one said it's wrong either.

anyway I don't use Instagram. I prefer to use default colors and such because I just like the actual colors of the world.

my preference is to show as best as I can, what I see, not something filtered (referring to my mobile photos). It's my way to appreciate the natural colors of the world.............. and I don't need Instagram to make my photos look cool.

As I always find even using instagram, basic skill for capturing nice moment is still required, by only apply filter on bad photo won't bring out outstanding & memorable.

This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Nov 18 2012, 11:04 PM

yup.

everyone can sing. not everyone is a singer.

i can play football that doesn't make me a footballer.

if I say everyone is a photographer, I'm devaluing the term "photographer" only - which is a highly respected profession.

i know, some people say "That's why there's a term PROFESSIONAL photographer" - very simple, one does not have to be a professional to be a photographer, one that takes good pictures.

Maybe my bad term, haha! I always call like that, but for really great and pro, I will put a word "PROFESSIONAL" in front.

a lot of really good photographers out there aren't even PROFESSIONAL to begin with - because the term PROFESSIONAL just refers to whether one is doing it as a profession.

One could be a hobbyist, often known as AMATEUR but that by no means indicate the lack of skill.

In Malaysia, there are 2 doctors by profession who are great in photography. Dr Chen WS and Dr Teh Ban Hup.

True also, haha! can't be category as professional if the person is not do business/profession on it.

Anyone knows where can i print instagram photos here in KL?

[quote=goldfries,Nov 18 2012, 10:56 PM]


totally agree.. this forum should have a "like" button.. or "support"..

Hey igers,

Do you guys have any idea how to take "bird eye view" photos?
They looks great in Instagram !

Here is an example :


I test it quite some times already. still can't take good photos. I am using Canon Eos 1100d and Nokia Lumia520

it all depends on your composition, and would work better if your phone as closer MFD.

I still prefer miniature mode for some weird reason.

hye guys!!

Bird eye view is nice for taking coffee shot


Macchiato Coffee by Ken & Eve, on Flickr

Nice photo!

Anyway.. How u take it ? Straight up 90 degree ? Aiya.. I need alot of practice.. Still couldn't take a good bird eye view photo!

Just sold this photo of mine a few days ago.


http://www.shutterstock.com/pic.mhtml?id=69859702&rid=10757

Top down photos are not difficult at all.

There's grid features. Use that as your composition

no need grid features la. live view + your eyes. good enough.