October 2007 Photo of the Month Contest.

[RCER123]

Well Done to Everyone!
Great picks Wiz!!!

[wizard]

I want to make a comment on a few of the photos from this month. Some suggestions. I saw a couple of things that are pet peeves of mine, and want to point them out to help everyone with their photos.

One thing that really bothers me is the date stamp on quality photos. I think that there is a place for the date stamp, like family candid photos, birthday parties and things like that. If you forget and have the date stamp turned on there are a couple of things that you can do with photo editing software to improve the photo.

One thing you can do is to simply crop the photo to remove the date. Sometimes this even brings out the photo better.



Another thing you can do is to clone out the date stamp. Here are a couple of examples.







Another thing that bugs me is the shadow of the photographer in the photo. Here is an example. In a posed photo in bright sun like this you can turn the subject just a little to where your shadow isn't directly toward the subject. Another way, if you have a telephoto lens is to back up more and use the zoom feature of the lens to bring the subject into the frame you want.



This last one is just a suggestion not really a pet peeve. Long exposures can be fun and make for some great photos. Here is an example that was submitted this month. One way to improve on an image like this is to use a tripod. The use of a tripod will make all the background sharp and just the subject will show the motion blur.




The example below is one that my father and I worked on this month. It was a 30 second exposure lit totally by flashlight.



If I used your photo as an example, please don't take offense. Because, none was intented. I was just trying to give some hints and tips for better photos.

[wizard]

Winners please send momo a PM with your contact information for you prize packets.

Again a lot of great photos this month.

[flying skunks]

Here's a pic of my son (Little Stinker) with his 88"EF Yak that was taken last weekend at the Atlanta Huckfest where he did his first "locked in hover" and really came out of his shell.The event was second to none.
Donnie

[RCER123]

	Quote: Originally Posted by flying skunks
	Here's a pic of my son (Little Stinker) with his 88"EF Yak that was taken last weekend at the Atlanta Huckfest where he did his first "locked in hover" and really came out of his shell.The event was second to none. Donnie

Thats a great picture! Does he fly the plane!? Jack

[selleri]

This competition gets better every month

Congrats to the winners.

[LawnJockey]

Hey I got second. Thanks Wiz. I really didn't expect anything, there are some really great photos every month. Thanks again.

LJ

[flying skunks]

Yes,that is his small plane.Look at some of the pix of Atl. Huckfest and you will see pix of him flying.
Donnie

[DStJohn]

[quote=wizard;327983]
DStJohn - What can I say, he always has great shots. This one is my favorite of his this month./quote]


Thanks Wizard! I'm glad you enjoy my work!

Also, thanks for the great advice on how we can improve our photos