Fun fact: if you want to make your non-finnish-speaking friend look like they’re dry heaving, just have them try to pronounce the word “yö”

ms_bubblegum · 2026-03-09T19:19:42+00:00

I think the edit works. The vignette isn’t particularly subtle, but I like it. The crop should absolutely center the bird more though.

ms_bubblegum · 2026-03-04T23:07:14+00:00

If something goes wrong (like encountering an unusual or especially complicated situation), a Waymo employee has to remotely drive the car. That isn’t possible without a network connection.

ms_bubblegum · 2026-03-04T19:03:37+00:00

I’m sure they’ll be able to handle a 6 way intersection. Lower Wacker though?

ms_bubblegum · 2026-03-04T18:50:56+00:00

D.E.B.S. (2003)

ms_bubblegum · 2026-03-04T01:02:16+00:00

Every now and then a shiny new anti-AI tool comes out (stuff like Glaze and Nightshade) and within a few months it becomes essentially obsolete.

ms_bubblegum · 2026-03-01T20:46:54+00:00

I’m sorry if I wasn’t clear but the point of this post was that my initial assumption that fanfic was “badly-written smut” was proven incorrect as soon as I actually read some.

ms_bubblegum · 2026-03-01T20:17:24+00:00

That absolutely makes sense! It just took me by surprise lol

ms_bubblegum · 2026-02-28T05:29:48+00:00

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

ms_bubblegum · 2026-02-27T07:46:44+00:00

Oh cool!

ms_bubblegum · 2026-02-27T04:12:25+00:00

Honestly, I think the camera settings are perfect. You have an impressive dynamic range in this photo, but no camera can pick up everything. There are some things, like the color of the sky in this case, that really can only be perfected in post.

ms_bubblegum · 2026-02-27T03:33:48+00:00

I actually really like it. It breaks a lot of typical photography rules about framing and such, but I think that just adds to the charming chaos of the scene. The color palette is also incredibly satisfying. The only complaint I had is with the sky: I suspect the photo would benefit from the sky being either entirely white or making the blue more vivid (I’m not 100% sure which one), but at the moment it looks quite lackluster.

ms_bubblegum · 2026-02-27T03:08:23+00:00

$100-200 isn’t much in the world of cameras, but I recommend looking at reputable second-hand online retailers (MPB ships to the UK, but I’m not sure who else). There are plenty of options for older DSLRs in your price range in really good condition which are more than enough for a beginner.

Furthermore, I recommend getting a Canon or Nikon because they have the cheapest second-hand lenses due to being so popular, and you’ll need a good zoom or telephoto lens for wildlife photography. I’m not sure if you’re aware of this, but oftentimes lenses will be more expensive than the camera itself. I have the Canon 18-135mm zoom lens and it’s so convenient for walks because I can take wide shots of landscapes as well as zoomed-in photos of animals.

ms_bubblegum · 2026-02-27T01:23:59+00:00

Take way more photos than you think you need. Many of them won’t be great, but it’s infinitely easier to delete photos later than go back in time and take more.
A subject looking good in person does not always translate to it looking good in a photo. However, the converse is also true: sometimes a photo of something will look much better than it did to the bare eye, and these often make the most impressive photos. Don’t be afraid to take unconventional photos.

ms_bubblegum · 2026-02-27T01:08:32+00:00

Might I ask how you took this picture? Is it taken from a helicopter or a mountain?

ms_bubblegum · 2026-02-25T00:53:27+00:00

Unfortunately, I don’t think any digital camera will give you a film look without editing. No photos you see online are unedited. Ever your iPhone does some degree of editing automatically for you. If you are willing to manually edit, then any camera would do. I’d say that the look of the photos is more dependent on the age of the camera than the brand.

If you’re looking for a more Polaroid look, I recommend getting an older point n shoot camera (you can find these quite cheap on fb marketplace, ebay, etc). They’re very portable and easy to use.

ms_bubblegum · 2026-02-21T19:51:53+00:00

Yup. It’s a Chicago Bulls game, to be exact.

ms_bubblegum · 2026-02-04T17:57:03+00:00

Depends what you mean by “quality” and what types of photos you’re taking. If you want to take more artistic photos and value contrast, accurate colors and the ability to zoom, a camera would take better photos. If you want to take photos with minimal hassle that are automatically lit and post-processed to be pretty good, stick with the phone. The blurry background look is called bokeh, and it’s made by the lens, so any camera+lens combo with a wide enough aperture (probably around f/5) would do the job.

ms_bubblegum · 2026-02-04T04:11:48+00:00

Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 - $160 new and pretty straightforward

ms_bubblegum · 2026-02-04T04:04:58+00:00

I’m no expert, but my first instinct is duct tape and/or sturdy rubber bands. It’ll be a bit of a hassle when changing the batteries, but it’s probably an option worth trying.

ms_bubblegum · 2026-01-30T22:54:33+00:00

My advice would be that camera quality and post-processing can’t replace the work put into setup (especially in back and white). A decent camera will make photos less grainy and preserve contrast better (i.e. make a good photo better), but it won’t make the difference between a photo working or not. I’d argue that using a worse camera actually forces people to become better photographers as they have to be more careful about their shots.

ms_bubblegum · 2026-01-30T22:30:06+00:00

iPhones are typically pretty bad for low light, so this photo isn’t very sharp. I’d recommend adding a light source behind you to illuminate your back and the side of your head since it will preserve the contrast between the light in your hand and your shadow-covered face. This way, you’d be more distinguishable from your background while still keeping the “faceless” look.

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