what types of pictures to have - subject wise

CTR01 · 07-09-2011, 02:27 PM

I'm curious if, any of you or if there is a general consensus, regarding a type of picture or picture of something that every photographer should have (taken)?

For instance, I've wanted to take a panoramas of a few different subjects and only have a couple of them, want a waterfall picture (still dont have one), have some moon shots, have some landscape/cityscape shots.

Hopefully, this is clear enough for most to understand and waiting to hear your responses! Thanks.

hcc · 07-09-2011, 03:10 PM

I am not sure that you will hear a consensus in the lines of your expectations. Many Pentaxians will tell you that you shoot what you like. Some are more into landscape, others into portraits, or street photograhy...

Simply you shoot what you like. Nobody should/can tell youi what you like.

Do not fall into stereo-types. Be yourself...

CTR01 · 07-09-2011, 03:22 PM

So there are no 'must haves', should the opportunity/chance arise? I would've thought there to be at least one or two...oh well more freedom for me then.

adpo · 07-09-2011, 03:38 PM

the only must-have is that you take pictures that make you happy

r0ckstarr · 07-09-2011, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by CTR01

So there are no 'must haves', should the opportunity/chance arise? I would've thought there to be at least one or two

Only if you're a tourist at a place that you'll probably never visit again.

RioRico · 07-09-2011, 05:37 PM

Self-portraits are a must. If you haven't shot self-portraits, you're not even up to baboon level.

adr1an · 07-09-2011, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by RioRico

Self-portraits are a must. If you haven't shot self-portraits, you're not even up to baboon level.

Bonus points if shot on someone elses camera ??

:P

alohadave · 07-09-2011, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by CTR01

So there are no 'must haves', should the opportunity/chance arise? I would've thought there to be at least one or two...oh well more freedom for me then.

Most people will tend to go through many of the 'cliche' scenes or techniques when they are starting out or at mid-level. It's really the only way to find out what you really like shooting.

I've done landscape, macro, still-life, panorama, waterdrops, and many other styles, and I've worked to portraiture as my main interest, with other styles as things come up.

Explore what interests you and don't be bothered if your interests don't align with other photographers.

**DigiMack** · 07-09-2011, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by RioRico

Self-portraits are a must. If you haven't shot self-portraits, you're not even up to baboon level.

Ah-h come on now, some of us are just too camera shy: Don't hold that against us'

adr1an · 07-09-2011, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by DigiMack

Ah-h come on now, some of us are just too camera shy: Don't hold that against us'

Black macaque takes self-portrait: Monkey borrows photographer's camera | Mail Online is the reference

**DigiMack** · 07-09-2011, 06:57 PM

Interesting! Thanks for the humor Adrian.

**Ahab** · 07-10-2011, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

Only if you're a tourist at a place that you'll probably never visit again.

Yes, like this one.

CTR01 · 07-10-2011, 10:02 AM

Thanks for the replies and ideas.

07-09-2011, 02:27 PM	#1
CTR01 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 160	what types of pictures to have - subject wise I'm curious if, any of you or if there is a general consensus, regarding a type of picture or picture of something that every photographer should have (taken)? For instance, I've wanted to take a panoramas of a few different subjects and only have a couple of them, want a waterfall picture (still dont have one), have some moon shots, have some landscape/cityscape shots. Hopefully, this is clear enough for most to understand and waiting to hear your responses! Thanks.

07-10-2011, 08:35 AM	#12
Ahab Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arnold, Md. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 762	Originally posted by r0ckstarr Only if you're a tourist at a place that you'll probably never visit again. Yes, like this one. Attached Images

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hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,001	I am not sure that you will hear a consensus in the lines of your expectations. Many Pentaxians will tell you that you shoot what you like. Some are more into landscape, others into portraits, or street photograhy... Simply you shoot what you like. Nobody should/can tell youi what you like. Do not fall into stereo-types. Be yourself...

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CTR01 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 160 Original Poster	So there are no 'must haves', should the opportunity/chance arise? I would've thought there to be at least one or two...oh well more freedom for me then.

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adpo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 888	the only must-have is that you take pictures that make you happy

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r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by CTR01 So there are no 'must haves', should the opportunity/chance arise? I would've thought there to be at least one or two Only if you're a tourist at a place that you'll probably never visit again.

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RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Self-portraits are a must. If you haven't shot self-portraits, you're not even up to baboon level.

07-09-2011, 06:08 PM	#7
adr1an Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 739	Originally posted by RioRico Self-portraits are a must. If you haven't shot self-portraits, you're not even up to baboon level. Bonus points if shot on someone elses camera ?? :P

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alohadave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Quincy, MA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,024	Originally posted by CTR01 So there are no 'must haves', should the opportunity/chance arise? I would've thought there to be at least one or two...oh well more freedom for me then. Most people will tend to go through many of the 'cliche' scenes or techniques when they are starting out or at mid-level. It's really the only way to find out what you really like shooting. I've done landscape, macro, still-life, panorama, waterdrops, and many other styles, and I've worked to portraiture as my main interest, with other styles as things come up. Explore what interests you and don't be bothered if your interests don't align with other photographers.

07-09-2011, 06:16 PM	#9
DigiMack Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 169	Originally posted by RioRico Self-portraits are a must. If you haven't shot self-portraits, you're not even up to baboon level. Ah-h come on now, some of us are just too camera shy: Don't hold that against us'

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adr1an Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 739	Originally posted by DigiMack Ah-h come on now, some of us are just too camera shy: Don't hold that against us' Black macaque takes self-portrait: Monkey borrows photographer's camera \| Mail Online is the reference

07-09-2011, 06:57 PM	#11
DigiMack Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 169	Interesting! Thanks for the humor Adrian.

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CTR01 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 160 Original Poster	Thanks for the replies and ideas.