Random Amateur Shots

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Random Amateur Shots

Post by cafeboy » December 10th, 2016, 4:21 am

I have an admiration for real photographers, here are just a few that I was able to manage with no ability and settings set on auto :laugh:

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Florida Lake w/ Boyfriend

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Taken in a small town in Virginia

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At a lights attraction, taken on phone


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Post by allmirth » December 11th, 2016, 6:27 pm

These are quite lovely. I am particularly impressed, if these were taken on a phone. They are so vivid and clear. They ought to be worth at least a poem a piece.

Thanks much for sharing,
Mirthy :lovey:


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Post by cafeboy » December 11th, 2016, 6:58 pm

Haha allmirth, are you trying to kill me?
Only the third was taken by phone, the first 2 are by a digital camera back when we used those.
And now that I think about it, the first two do have many stories to tell :heart: :heart:


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Post by entwife » December 12th, 2016, 11:27 am

wow these are great, the first is my favorite, like the joining of dimensions.


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Post by dwells » December 12th, 2016, 9:30 pm

Agree with EW on the first pic CB - watch out for that lurking gator! The flashlight was an unexpected addition to possibly explore deeper. Or maybe what I'm seeing is the sun peeking through two clouds that resemble human forms peering over the side of a boat? Hydrilla grass I do believe...Cheers! - Dan
Ooh - there's a maple tree close-by in that second shot. Gotta be north Florida if so.
The third seems oriental / commercial and quite professional.


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Re: Random Amateur Shots

Post by ramfire » December 24th, 2016, 2:31 pm

I think my favorite is the reflection in a pool of water. It's creative and that makes the picture so much more interesting. Every picture is in focus and the colors are vibrant. Well done.



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Post by IronHeart » March 19th, 2017, 4:25 pm

You've got imagination, that's what counts imo. I'm sure your technical skills will catch up with your aspirations. That said, these are great shots. I enjoyed the first one especially!


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Post by Liquid Bear » May 13th, 2017, 6:38 am

Love the lights attraction shot, so colorful! There's a nice contrast between the dark night sky and the lights. Very beautiful.

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Post by jwesley » August 18th, 2018, 12:19 pm

Great shots, my friend - especially like first two, first one being favorite ( I'm from swamp country and have seen my share of water reflections, really like the "personal" shadows within too. My wife loved the last.

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Re: Random Amateur Shots

Post by jsol » August 22nd, 2018, 9:33 am

your boyfriend is ugly! j/k ;) nice pics, you have a really good eye.



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Re: Random Amateur Shots

Post by rupertpupkin » February 6th, 2019, 5:10 pm

Very nice work. Some wonderful images there. Well done on the spotlight.


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