Ah, dang, I haven’t run into this yet. But I see what you mean. I actually just set this up in Linux, but back in Windows I didn’t run into this problem (maybe I was lucky enough to hit the same port, or maybe I didn’t have it set up entirely correctly, lol).
Yes, this is what I do, with Private Internet Access (VPN). You can bind qbittorrent to PIA’s interface, and also to its forwarding port.
I agree with what others said about too much shiny stuff (I’d use raw carrots), and using more diffuse light. Definitely a cool composition though.
But, more importantly, I really appreciate this post because you ask “what should I change” and it created some interesting conversation!
oh that’s so much better! thank you!!
Wtf are those colors, jfc… How bout a hand for us colorblinds.
I’ve been reading The Recognitions (by William Gaddis) for months and I’m ready to be done with it. It’s brilliantly written, but it’s long and difficult in parts. So I’m kind of speed-reading the last 1/4 of it just because I’m losing steam. Don’t get me wrong… it’s a great book!
nice lighting and colors on these. :+1:
as for the format, I could go either way. I’m also fine with 3 separate posts–it wouldn’t be spam imo :)
Interesting points. First, yes about the F-mount lenses! I don’t often use random old lenses, but, probably my most “successful” photo (big air quotes there) was when I needed a longer lens, which none of my “nice” ones are, so I slapped on an MF 135mm that someone had given me, and boom.
As for facial recognition, sports stuff, focus tracking, etc. – I basically do most of my (non-casual/family/etc.) shooting on a tripod, at things that ain’t moving (or if they are, like clouds or water, I’m using an ND filter to get that motion); so, a lot of those newer bells and whistles I don’t really consider. I like lots of megapixels, low noise, a good lens, solid tripod, etc.
Ooh that size tool is cool! Dang, my D800 is a beast.
And yeah I agree, phones are no match for the real thing. Even in good light, especially if you’re going to do any raw/post work on it.
So sorry for the reply delay! But, that is nice to know that the more recent upgrades boil down to quieter/mechanical shutters etc. I guess I am not too worried!
But it sure would be nice to have something midway between a) the bulky D800 with very heavy sigma 12-24 or nikon 24-70, and b) my phone. :-D
Thanks again.
Cool writeup! I myself haven’t recovered from young kids yet, so I’m still rocking a nikon d800, which is great for going out shooting nature/architecture by myself (which never happens), but less so for candid family stuff. Anyway it’s nice to read your experiences.
awesome! thanks for the deets. Really nice shot~!
Very nice. What did you use (lens + post processing etc.)?
got any… grapes?