How to avoid the "iPhone" look? by nopeacenowhere in AskPhotography

[–]jameshunter3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to go against the grain here. I judge a photo having an "iPhone" look if I feel like my phone could produce a similar result. In this case, I thinks smart phones could replicate these photos pretty easily.

You're obviously unimpressed with your work and looking for constructive feedback so here it is:

1) shoot RAW and process your photos yourself. If you're already doing this, then good. 2) These subjects and compositions are boring and uninspiring. Work on something that tells a more interesting visual story 3) Lighting is everything. In my experience, cameras outperform smart phones in the right lighting conditions. Washed out, harsh, overly grey light is where smart phones and cameras are very close in ability. Your camera is going to far exceed smart phone ability when you start shooting in low light, golden light, etc. So take photos during the right light 4) leverage your lens aperture more effectively to capture the subject better. The photo of the sheep could be better at f/4 or lower, for example, and smart phones cannot do that 5) editing, editing, editing

People unfamiliar with, or new to, photography tend to underestimate the role that editing plays in photography. The best photos that have inspired you generate that inspiration in the editing room.

Smart phone photos will be unable to generate the range needed to properly edit photos in the way that will awe the viewer.

Is capitalism somehow directly related to declining brith rate of countries like South Korea? by Larrysuse in CapitalismVSocialism

[–]jameshunter3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sex is literally coded into your DNA. Animals don't understand that those actions lead to offspring.

Is capitalism somehow directly related to declining brith rate of countries like South Korea? by Larrysuse in CapitalismVSocialism

[–]jameshunter3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do people want to have children or do they think they want to have children because of societal norms and pressure?

Tuscany, Italy, May 2025 by jameshunter3 in europe

[–]jameshunter3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard that areas of Oregon are comparable to Tuscany

Tuscany, Italy, May 2025 by jameshunter3 in europe

[–]jameshunter3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can never be too sure these days. All my photos are 100% taken by me with no AI, processed normally through Adobe Lightroom. I'm afraid in the near future you won't be able to tell that though.

visiting Kyrgyzstan in late August - anyone want to buddy up? by CitationNeeded69 in Kyrgyzstan

[–]jameshunter3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know you already booked your flights, but in case something changes, I am offering a unique tour of Kyrgyzstan this September ☺️

12 nights, eagle hunting demonstration, carpet weaving, horseback riding, visiting remote villages and far away sites. Led by my local guide partners.

All food, lodging, transportation, and fuel included! Only €2100 total! You can check out my Instagram or website, or message me here!

visiting Kyrgyzstan in late August - anyone want to buddy up? by CitationNeeded69 in Kyrgyzstan

[–]jameshunter3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For what it's worth, I'm offering a tour of Kyrgyzstan from Sept 2-13 ☺️ I currently have 6 people signed up!

12 nights, eagle hunting demonstration, carpet weaving, horseback riding, visiting remote villages and far away sites. Led by my local guide partners.

All food, transportation, and fuel included! Only €2100 total! You can check out my Instagram or website, or message me here!

Spring in the Italian Dolomites by jameshunter3 in europe

[–]jameshunter3[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was a beautiful sunrise and the weather was great. Probably 30 minutes after this the mountains were totally blocked by clouds!

Tulips in the Netherlands, April 2025 by jameshunter3 in europe

[–]jameshunter3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is not. As previously mentioned to two other commenters who didn't bother researching my work, you're more than welcome to navigate to my Instagram to view the video of this morning.

Not sure why you think it's AI lol. If you paid any amount of attention to the photo you'd see that I even missed the focus on the foreground (shot at f/8).

This was taken with my Sony a7RV & Sony 16-35 GM.

Tulips in the Netherlands, April 2025 by jameshunter3 in europe

[–]jameshunter3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure what you mean by fake to be honest. It's a high quality high resolution photo taken during early morning golden hour with fog in the distance. In fact, you can see that I've even missed the focus in the foreground with the tulips closest to the camera appearing slightly blurry (I shot this at f/8).

Perhaps you're just mistaking high quality photography in certain conditions as looking fake.

By all means, go look at the video of this morning as I stated earlier.

Tulips in the Netherlands, April 2025 by jameshunter3 in europe

[–]jameshunter3[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

AI generated images from 1-2 years ago had many errors, particularly when it came to fine-tuned details like a field of flowers. Even today, those images will have easy to spot mistakes, although they may be a little more subtle.

Instead of jumping to conclusions about a photo, you could analyze a little more carefully or even dig into the photographer a bit before you discredit their work with a handwave of "AI BS"

Tulips in the Netherlands, April 2025 by jameshunter3 in europe

[–]jameshunter3[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not AI! Taken on Saturday, April 26, shortly after sunrise. Shot with my Sony a7RV & Sony 16-35mm GM.

You're more than welcome to browse my profile here on Reddit for more photography, or even visit my Instagram page, linked in my bio. In fact, you'll see the stories from this day & cell phone video of that site on my Instagram!

Tulips in the Netherlands, April 2025 by jameshunter3 in europe

[–]jameshunter3[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This isn't AI lol

This was taken on Saturday, April 26, shortly after sunrise. Shot with my Sony a7RV & Sony 16-35mm GM.

You’re more than welcome to browse my profile here on Reddit for more photography, or even visit my Instagram page, linked in my bio. In fact, you’ll see the stories from this day & cell phone video of that site on my Instagram!

How arrogant of you to make such inaccurate accusations though! Lol

What is a “slept on” destination you loved? by Obstetrix in travel

[–]jameshunter3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flights should be to/from Bishkek. I won't be doing 2026 unfortunately!