MysticMorris
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Thats a nice lense, I use the 24-105mm for the pics I take.
I get what you are saying and basically agree with you, however I think that anything that takes a combination of skills to acheive can kind of be looked on as an art form. I guess I have my own definition of art in my head, and when I made this thread I just had the idea of posting nice photos. In the stricter sense of using a medium to create your art then I agree that we arent so much creating something but using a keen eye to take advantage of something that is already there.I like where the OP was originally headed--concerning the more artistic approach to photographing cannabis.
I think it becomes a bit tricky to take a shot that entices the artistic mind. It seems that any photo with decent lighting can arouse a sense of excitement just because we all love this naturally beautiful plant. The glistening trichs and the bulk of flowers is hard to deny attraction. But I seldom see pictures of cannabis that I would say had an artistic leaning.
It seems we are left with manipulating the environment, either pre or post. We can change backgrounds, change lighting filters, zoom in on a visually pleasing arrangement of leaves, buds, and stems, etc. These are the images I'd like to see more of. I always thought Subcool/TGA had an artistic eye for his plant photographs. He likes to use different colored backgrounds, and also seems to have a knack for choosing the perfect vantage point and lighting. Just search his strains to see what I mean. I recently acquired a Canon T3i body, but have not had the funds to get a decent macro lens or ring light.
What other manipulations can one perform to take the photograph into the artistic realm?
Oh, I hate waiting for the UPS guy to deliver a piece of gear! The anticipation! I actually wait oustide on the sidewalk for the UPS guy so I can tackle him on sight. Lol.All set up just waiting for the ups guy to get here, should be anytime now
Holy crap! How long has this tree been growing? Wow.
The big bush was started back in FebruaryHoly crap! How long has this tree been growing? Wow.
That's the second elephant leaf I've seen on here! Incredible stuff all around. Love the gas mask shot.
You have amazing outdoor photos, friend. I'm starting my grow blog soon. Would love to use some of your photos with your permission.The big bush was started back in February
No problem broYou have amazing outdoor photos, friend. I'm starting my grow blog soon. Would love to use some of your photos with your permission.
I have a button that allows the lcd screen to be adjusted to 5x and 10x when I am under the hps and push this button the view on the screen is amazing but when I snap it does not take that photo. I am thinking that it is the lights in the flower room so when I can get them outside I am sure they shots will be amazing. I can see how this can become a hobby very quickly.Live view is when you see what you are about to take a picture of on the LCD display so it sounds like you have it. If you can zoom in on the image like I can on mine (not the lense zoom but the LCD zoom) it means you can see a live macro image. It makes it so easy to focus. I should add that you would need to have manual focus on.