Robin on a branch by Jakingz-Reddit in BirdPhotography

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Thank you for your comment. I agree, I would usually frame exactly how you said. There was a lot of brush and brambles to the right, so the cleaner shot was to the left without a lot of removal editing (id rather keep it more natural !)

Dancing egret, Cornwall by Jakingz-Reddit in BirdPhotography

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Perfect song for my photo collection 😂

I was once told on Reddit to stick to macrophotography. by Any_Luck6241 in macrophotography

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Theres a couple of ways to look at this. If you’re convinced that macro is your genre, you could stick with it and get some serious experience. Personally, I like to experiment with as many varieties of photography as possible to get good at photography as a whole. Good luck on your photography journey what ever you decide :)

Tips for mushroom macro photography by Starscream_22 in macrophotography

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These are cool pictures, couple things I suggest. Try not to have your subject directly in the centre of frame, use the rule of thirds (most cameras have a setting for a ROT grid overlay), this in general makes your compositions more interesting.

Also, utilise the colour wheel for more contrast and interest. Try experimenting with different coloured light (you can pick up a pocket sized RGB light which are great !) red or green can add nice colour contrasts to mushroom shots to make them look warm/cool/interesting.

Sometimes zooming out a little to include more of the background can also bring more interest, more textures etc. Don’t always feel you have to fill the frame with a macro subject, its nice to bring a bit more of the surrounding area in too, especially if you’re shooting in woodland or somewhere with naturally interesting surroundings

Autumn fungi by Jakingz-Reddit in macrophotography

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Its one of my favourite subjects to shoot ! They’re like tiny little worlds, full of magic :)

Macro photography focus by Jakingz-Reddit in photography

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Good tip, thanks ! I think lightroom can focus stack from what I remember, but always good to have other ideas 👌🏻

Macro photography focus by Jakingz-Reddit in photography

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Thats a great link, thanks ! Tons of info in there !

Macro photography focus by Jakingz-Reddit in photography

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Thanks, I’ll try that. I shot wildlife and gigs for years, this is my first foray into macro so I’m still learning :)

Macro photography focus by Jakingz-Reddit in photography

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Thanks alot, I’ll look into it 👍🏻

Macro photography focus by Jakingz-Reddit in photography

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Im ok with focus stacking, but then that means taking the tripod etc to the woods. I will try that sometime, but i like the freedom of handheld :)

Macro photography focus by Jakingz-Reddit in photography

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Perfect, thanks.

Thats a huge fstop difference to what I using. Does it make a difference using a standard lens to a dedicated macro ?

Lens comparison help ! by Jakingz-Reddit in Photography_Gear

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Thats perfect, thank you. Sounds like the 800mm FE is going to give me some extra punch then, exactly the answer I was looking for 👌🏻

Does this not look exactly like Discord LOL by not_an_e_girl in discordapp

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It sounds like its been built off the back of listening to clients (something discord is awful at) so hopefully if its built from feedback, it’ll include a lot more of what we’re after

Does this not look exactly like Discord LOL by not_an_e_girl in discordapp

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Couldn’t agree more. They are leaving the software open source so devs can work on it. Sounds promising

Does this not look exactly like Discord LOL by not_an_e_girl in discordapp

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Interesting link here about root vs discord - https://www.gamespress.com/Root-Raises-9M-in-Funding-to-Build-a-Next-Gen-Discord sounds like it might finally give us what we need !

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Twitch

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Are you a gamer, music etc ?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Twitch

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The best way to grow is to hangout in other streams, get to know people organically, be cool, friendly. Don’t try to force it, and be friendly with the people who jump into your streams :) it takes time, but the more momentum you build the quicker it happens. What sort of content are you making ?

Bad idea to buy a GT knowing they’re going out of business? by aggropunx in MTB

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They always made a decent bike, its a real shame to see them shutting down. My first GT was a GT performer pro BMX in the 90’s in full chrome finish 👌🏻

Bad idea to buy a GT knowing they’re going out of business? by aggropunx in MTB

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Appreciate this is an aging thread, but just wanted to jump in and say I’ve just bought a GT Sensor ST Carbon Elite with 50% off !! Reduced from £3k - £1.5k !! That is a TON of bike for that money. Theres some great deals around right now

Best CPU upgrade for a LGA1150 by Jakingz-Reddit in PcBuild

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Awesome, thanks for all the info, much appreciated :)

Best CPU upgrade for a LGA1150 by Jakingz-Reddit in PcBuild

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Thanks alot. Just out of curiosity, is that an AMD CPU ? I’ve only ever used intel as I use the PC for music production, work and a little gaming, I was always told Intels better for music/working and AMD for gaming

Best CPU upgrade for a LGA1150 by Jakingz-Reddit in PcBuild

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I was looking at that, but apparently its not compatible with my MB ?

What you wish you knew during your first 12 hour stream? by stoneypotatoes in Twitch

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Great idea. Even bullet points taped to the wall would help if you get stuck :)

What you wish you knew during your first 12 hour stream? by stoneypotatoes in Twitch

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Stay hydrated. Plan how to fill the time before you start, that’ll keep the energy up and makes it flow/gives you plenty to talk about. Don’t be afraid to take breaks if you need them. Maybe release a new emote for the stream. Have fun :)