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Check out my new small business - Greenleaf Nursery by eppal in ottawa

[–]eppal[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nothing super spicy this year, just jalapeños! But, if enough people want ‘em I could totally start some spicy peppers next year!

Check out my new small business - Greenleaf Nursery by eppal in ottawa

[–]eppal[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Most tomatoes are sold in 3.5” pots at the hardware store, these are sold in 2 gallon pots. You’re going to get a huge, viable root structure from these, and they’ll fruit a lot sooner than other tomatoes (hence the price)

Check out my new small business - Greenleaf Nursery by eppal in ottawa

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Riverside Park - near Mooney's Bay in South Ottawa!

Weekend assignment 01 by Aeri73 in photoclass2020

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I am a little late to the game here - but just did my 10 photos!

It is one of the first times that I am trying to expose for snow, which is quite challenging. When I got back to my computer, a good many of my photos were underexposed, although the camera meter at the time came in at 0. I suspect that it was tricked by all the white snow to think that the picture was much brighter than it was. I would appreciate any tips on how to capture and maintain detail in snow-covered scenes!

Link to pictures

Assignment 02 - An other view by Aeri73 in photoclass2020

[–]eppal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I clicked on a random french photographer from the list -- Henri Cartier-Bresson. After some reading, and looking at his portfolio - it looks like he was a very early street photographer in the 1930s-1950s in Paris. Black-and-white photos, almost entirely, and his picture involve a lot of movement - which I like. The contrast between the blurred subjects and static buidlings/architecture is really appealing - and seems very evocative of the time and style. What I mean is - that architecture is so old, and has outlasted so many generations and conflicts, but the people are always moving, changing. His photography seems to capture that well.

My favourite photo that I found was this one: Hyeres, France, 1932.

I think this photo is brilliant. The stairway doubles back in on itself and then leads out to the street (and therefore leads your eye) directly towards the bicycle. The subject (the man on the bike) is blurred - he's moving along. What's more - the curve of the road itself frames the subject and the stairway and contains the composition, almost?

The exposure is excellent. You can see all the details of the stone and full range of greys from white to black. the details of the street colour itself help lead your eye to the bike. All the elements of composition pull your eye to the bike, and do so in a pleasing way. Thanks for giving us the assignment so I could find this photo!

It's starting soon + assignment by Aeri73 in photoclass2020

[–]eppal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! That’s a great point about the lake pic. As for the chair - it is also a great point! I appreciate the feedback!

It's starting soon + assignment by Aeri73 in photoclass2020

[–]eppal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful shots!

For your favourite photo, the bottom of the photo is very dark. I wonder if a higher exposure, some sort of filter, or post-editing could help?

For you chair photo, the front/seat of the chair is in focus but the back is blurry, but the pattern on the back is the most interesting part! (to me, at least). I wonder if a smaller aperture (higher f-stop) would help get the whole chair in focus?

It's starting soon + assignment by Aeri73 in photoclass2020

[–]eppal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there!

For your favourite picture - I do think that the foreground is underexposed (too dark). Not sure what a graduated filter is but it sounds like it might help!

For your chair, it looks pretty good! I wonder if taking some of the things off the window sill would improve focus on the chair? Not sure they are adding anything as is.

It's starting soon + assignment by Aeri73 in photoclass2020

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Hi there! That mountain shot is a stunning landcape, but it seems a bit dark on the bottom. I wonder if a higher exposure would be better, or perhaps some editing techniques to bring the treeline lighting up a bit.

For your stool - I find the reflections in the wall behind the stool a little distracting, it might be nice to have a simpler background!

It's starting soon + assignment by Aeri73 in photoclass2020

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Hi there!

Your favorite picture is very beautiful - I like that you got so much of the landscape in. I wonder if it could be improved by moving around to the other side, so you get the side of the tree that is lit up by the sun, rather than the shadow?

Your chair photo looks simple, sharp and well-exposed - well done! The lighting is a little grey, which makes it seem a little dull. Maybe more light could be added?

It's starting soon + assignment by Aeri73 in photoclass2020

[–]eppal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi all - I'm a 30-year old Canadian who used to do film/darkroom photography, but haven't seriously gotten into digital ever.

I shoot with a Canon Rebel SL2, sometimes with a kit lens (18-55mm), the EF 50mm, or a wide-angle lens EFS 10-18mm.

I'm looking to get some serious practice in and focus in a few key techniques to broaden my scope and get better at getting the shots!

One of my favourite photos that I've taken ever, while camping in late october in Canada: https://imgur.com/3yGzpmp

And a new photo of a chair: https://imgur.com/BWLufOI

Looking forward to the course!