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Karasu1970 · 12-27-2020, 05:41 AM - **1 Like**

I shoot a lot of different camera systems - Canon full-frame and APS-C, Panasonic and Olympus micro four thirds, Fuji, and lately Pentax. I find myself more attracted to focal lengths 50mm (or equivalent) and above than that more wide angle ones, but shoot pretty much all over the place.

I've spent 2020 investing more in intentional photography rather than snapshots, but 2020 pretty much sucked, right?

I lurk here, but figured I'd post an intro finally.
So... Hello.

**ramseybuckeye** · 12-27-2020, 06:18 AM

Welcome to the group, I think most of us lurked about before joining the site. And there are a lot of people here that are into multiple systems and into digital and film. You're certainly right about 2020. I've not heard the term "intentional photography", but I kind of like it

**Michail_P** · 12-27-2020, 06:30 AM

Welcome to the forum. Have a nice holiday and enjoy your time here. What does international photography stand
for? Traveling?

Karasu1970 · 12-27-2020, 06:38 AM

Intentional photography is how I differentiate between getting a snapshot and actually composing a photograph. I've had my share of happy accidents when taking snapshots, but I want to be able to cultivate a better eye, capture more (or less) drama in a scene, see things from a different perspective.

Make any more sense?

**Kerrowdown** · 12-27-2020, 08:34 AM

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland

**blues_hawk** · 12-27-2020, 09:01 AM

I'm often a lurker.

I also use multiple platforms and feel slightly ashamed when I share something not from my Pentax so I don't unless it's in conversation. I recently discovered there are threads and groups aimed at our "other brand" stuff.

Charlie Victor · 12-27-2020, 09:17 AM

Welcome from South Africa. I'm glad you joined as the forum has much to offer and it would be nice to see some of your "intentional" images.
Best.

**robgski** · 12-27-2020, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by Karasu1970

I've spent 2020 investing more in intentional photography rather than snapshots, but 2020 pretty much sucked, right?

If 2020 caused you to become more intentional in capturing images, it was not too bad.

Welcome! Join some groups and post some pictures

**aslyfox** · 12-27-2020, 10:31 AM

welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

Originally posted by Karasu1970

Intentional photography is how I differentiate between getting a snapshot and actually composing a photograph. . . .

you may want to take a look at what you can find under " Articles " to help you with your goal

12-27-2020, 05:41 AM - 1 Like	#1
Karasu1970 New Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3	A forum in 2020? Okay! I shoot a lot of different camera systems - Canon full-frame and APS-C, Panasonic and Olympus micro four thirds, Fuji, and lately Pentax. I find myself more attracted to focal lengths 50mm (or equivalent) and above than that more wide angle ones, but shoot pretty much all over the place. I've spent 2020 investing more in intentional photography rather than snapshots, but 2020 pretty much sucked, right? I lurk here, but figured I'd post an intro finally. So... Hello.

12-27-2020, 09:01 AM	#6
blues_hawk Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Patrick Co. Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,541	I'm often a lurker. I also use multiple platforms and feel slightly ashamed when I share something not from my Pentax so I don't unless it's in conversation. I recently discovered there are threads and groups aimed at our "other brand" stuff. Last edited by blues_hawk; 12-27-2020 at 09:06 AM. Reason: run on sentence

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12-27-2020, 06:38 AM	#4
Karasu1970 New Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3 Original Poster	Intentional photography is how I differentiate between getting a snapshot and actually composing a photograph. I've had my share of happy accidents when taking snapshots, but I want to be able to cultivate a better eye, capture more (or less) drama in a scene, see things from a different perspective. Make any more sense?

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland

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Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227	Welcome from South Africa. I'm glad you joined as the forum has much to offer and it would be nice to see some of your "intentional" images. Best.

12-27-2020, 09:19 AM	#8
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Originally posted by Karasu1970 I've spent 2020 investing more in intentional photography rather than snapshots, but 2020 pretty much sucked, right? If 2020 caused you to become more intentional in capturing images, it was not too bad. Welcome! Join some groups and post some pictures

12-27-2020, 10:31 AM	#9
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	welcome to the forums you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here Originally posted by Karasu1970 Intentional photography is how I differentiate between getting a snapshot and actually composing a photograph. . . . you may want to take a look at what you can find under " Articles " to help you with your goal

A forum in 2020? Okay!

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