خیال پری رویان: 100 نکته عکاسی

در وصف و ستایش ناخود آگاه آدمها همین بس که اگر چیزی در آن وجود نداشته باشد و از خود آگاه آمده باشد به راحتی مثل یک دست یا پای مصنوعی بر چهره‌ی اندامش توی ذوق می‌زند، با اولین نگاه بیرون می‌ریزد و صاحب عزای هوشمند با مشاهده‌ی این عضو خارجی کم کم آنرا مثل شاخه‌ای خشکیده بر تن خود از دست خواهد داد. حالا همین حرف در توضیح هویت جمعی ما هم واقعا دردناک است. آدمهایی با اعضا و جوارح خشکیده که از دیدن همدیگر کراهت دارند و نگاه تلخشان زیر آفتاب ژولیده‌ی روز در حال لولیدن بین هم به وضوح حاکی بد فرجامی هر چه نهاد اجتماعی خواهد بود. البته ماجرا به همین جا ختم نمی‌شود ولی دیگر از سبزه‌های زباله‌دانی سراغ گرفتن حکم چه جور بازی کشنده‌ای را دارد؟ من اصلا نمی‌دانم و علاقه مند نیستم. 

100 Things About Photography

100 نکته درباره عکاسی: 

1- هر کسی که دوربین گران قیمت دارد لزوما عکاس خوبی نیست. 

2- همیشه با فرمت raw عکس بگیرید 

3- لنزهای پایه به شما کمک می کنند تا عکاس شوید. 

4- ویرایش عکس خود یک هنر است 

5- قانون یک سوم ها در 99درصد موارد کار می‌کند. 

6- عکاسی ماکرو مناسب هر کسی نیست. 

7- فیلترهای uv نیز مانند درپوشهای لنز می‌توانند خوب عمل کنند!

8- به جای وقت گذرانی در فرومهای عکاسی بیرون بروید و عکس بگیرید 

9- اگر بتوانید از زیبایی در دنیای واقعیت‌ها عکس بگیرید، شما یک عکاس برنده هستید. 

10- فیلم لزوما بهتر از دیجیتال نیست. 

11- دیجیتال بهتر از فیلم نیست.

12- هیچ لنز و یادورین جادویی وجود ندارد. 

13- لنزهای بهتر لزوما عکسهای بهتری نمی‌دهند. 

14- وقت کمتری را صرف تماشای عکسهای دیگران کنید و بیشتر خودتان عکس بگیرید. 

15- DSLR خود را به مهمانیها نبرید! 

16- دخترها ذهن عکاسان را می‌کاوند!

17- سیاه و سفید کردن عکس‌ها آنها را هنری نمی‌کند. 

18- افراد معمولا دید خوبی نسبت به ویرایش با فوتوشاپ ندارند و ترجیح می‌دهند بشوند شما در اتاق تاریک دیجیتالتان آنها را ویرایش نموده‌اید. 

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19. You don’t need to take a photo of everything.

20. Have at least 2 backups of all your images. Like they say in war, two is one, one is none.

21. Ditch the neck strap and get a handstrap.

22. Get closer when taking your photos, they often turn out better.

23. Be a part of a scene while taking a photo; not a voyeur.

24. Taking a photo crouched often make your photos look more interesting.

25. Worry less about technical aspects and focus more on compositional aspects of photography.

26. Tape up any logos on your camera with black gaffers tape- it brings a lot less attention to you.

27. Always underexpose by 2/3rds of a stop when shooting in broad daylight.

28. The more photos you take, the better you get.

29. Don’t be afraid to take several photos of the same scene at different exposures, angles, or apertures.

30. Only show your best photos.

31. A point-and-shoot is still a camera.

32. Join an online photography forum.

33. Critique the works of others.

34. Think before you shoot.

35. A good photo shouldn’t require explanation (although background information often adds to an image).

*36. Alcohol and photography do not mix well.

37. Draw inspiration from other photographers but never worship them.

38. Grain is beautiful.

39. Ditch the photo backpack and get a messenger bag. It makes getting your lenses and camera a whole lot easier.

40. Simplicity is key.

41. The definition of photography is: “painting with light.” Use light in your favor.

42. Find your style of photography and stick with it.

43. Having a second monitor is the best thing ever for photo processing.

44. Silver EFEX pro is the best b/w converter.

45. Carry your camera with you everywhere. Everywhere.

46. Never let photography get in the way of enjoying life.

47. Don’t pamper your camera. Use and abuse it.

48. Take straight photos.

49. Shoot with confidence.

50. Photography and juxtaposition are best friends.

51. Print out your photos big. They will make you happy.

52. Give your photos to friends.

53. Give them to strangers.

54. Don’t forget to frame them.

55. Costco prints are cheap and look great.

56. Go out and take photos with (a) friend(s).

57. Join a photo club or start one for yourself.

58. Photos make great presents.

59. Taking photos of strangers is thrilling.

60. Candid>Posed.

61. Natural light is the best light.

62. 35mm (on full frame) is the best “walk-around” focal length.

63. Don’t be afraid to bump up your ISO when necessary.

64. You don’t need to always bring a tripod with you everywhere you go 

65. It is always better to underexpose than overexpose.

66. Shooting photos of homeless people in an attempt to be “artsy” is exploitation.

67. You will find the best photo opportunities in the least likely situations.

68. Photos are always more interesting with the human element included.

69. You can’t “Photoshop” bad images into good ones.

70. Nowadays everybody is a photographer.

71. You don’t need to fly to Paris to get good photos; the best photo opportunities are in your backyard.

72. People with DSLRS who shoot portraits with their grip pointed downwards look like morons.

73. Cameras as tools, not toys.

74. In terms of composition, photography and painting aren’t much different.

75. Photography isn’t a hobby- it’s a lifestyle.

76. Make photos, not excuses.

77. Be original in your photography. Don’t try to copy the style of others.

78. The best photographs tell stories that begs the viewer for more.

79. Any cameras but black ones draw too much attention.

80. The more gear you carry around with you the less you will enjoy photography.

81. Good self-portraits are harder to take than they seem.

82. Laughter always draws out peoples’ true character in a photograph.

83. Don’t look suspicious when taking photos- blend in with the environment.

84. Landscape photography can become dull after a while.

85. Have fun while taking photos.

86. Never delete any of your photos.

87. Be respectful when taking photos of people or places.

88. When taking candid photos of people in the street, it is easier to use a wide-angle than a telephoto lens.

89. Travel and photography are the perfect pair.

90. Learn how to read a histogram.

91. A noisy photo is better than a blurry one.

92. Don’t be afraid to take photos in the rain.

93. Learn how to enjoy the moment, rather than relentlessly trying to capture the perfect picture of it.

94. Never take photos on an empty stomach.

95. You will discover a lot about yourself through your photography.

96. Never hoard your photographic insight- share it with the world.

97. Never stop taking photos.

98. Photography is more than simply taking photos, it is a philosophy of life.

99. Capture the decisive moment.

100. Write your own list.