Europe looks tempting - Page 3

Matblack · 24-04-2008, 13:42

SHOTGUN!

MB

Davey_Pitch · 24-04-2008, 13:45

I love New York and would suggest there in a heartbeat. An amateur like me still managed to get great pictures there and no doubt yours would be 100x better than what I came up with.

If you do decide to do Europe though, I think it would be an idea to know roughly where you're going, and then perhaps have a small list of places to stay when you're there. That might save you some time trying to find somewhere when you get there

Dymetrie · 24-04-2008, 13:53

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Originally Posted by Kitten

Threatened him with hot chocolate and that was that

Does Pete have a phobia to hot chocolate?

I'd suggest Prague, got some great shots just using my cameraphone so you'd prolly be able to do much better

Plus I went in October and it was a bit cold/overcast/rainy, so going in the spring/summer should be even better...

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Mondo · 24-04-2008, 13:54

Pete - Take me to NYCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

Thou i plan to go in the fall anyway (prob a bit late for you), we could meet up there

Mondo · 24-04-2008, 13:57

I think you need to identify the places you want to photograph, places that "Sell".

Sure you can wack in a few unknown locations but regular joe likes to see places they know or been to, and if they recognise that place (NYC, Paris) and it is shown to them in a completely different and imaginative way then it would give them a new personal connection to your book. Where as a book of your journey in Europe would mean most to you and not your audience.

LeperousDust · 24-04-2008, 14:04

Blag some cheapo youth hostels? Its all about the spontaneity, not sure it flying to a major place first then renting a car would be a lot cheaper, or just using trains to get from place to place, could make a diary too

PS I haven't read this thread yet so ignore if i've missed something

petemc · 24-04-2008, 14:16

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Originally Posted by Kitten

^^ OI, I'm his official assistant (when he goes to interesting places)

Pete, why not do something with coasts/Waterfronts.

You've got Liverpool/Toronto, New York fits in perfectly and you could choose one European city with a fabulous waterfront and fly there instead of driving. Sure cuts down on your travel time.

Definitely.

Larger

Gotta be done. Yeah I'm really thinking driving around Europe isn't the best idea now. I'd love to do New York and then Vancouver too, or Japan. Ok going a bit crazy now

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Originally Posted by Mondo

I think you need to identify the places you want to photograph, places that "Sell".

Sure you can wack in a few unknown locations but regular joe likes to see places they know or been to, and if they recognise that place (NYC, Paris) and it is shown to them in a completely different and imaginative way then it would give them a new personal connection to your book. Where as a book of your journey in Europe would mean most to you and not your audience.

Very true. Its more of a HDR guide than a "I went to Europe" book. Visiting these places is simply to expand the locations for images going into the book. Liverpool is great but I want to have some more locations.

Davey_Pitch · 24-04-2008, 14:21

The New York skyline is one of the most recognisable in the world, I'd imagine a HDR version of that would be stunning

Mondo · 24-04-2008, 14:23

If it is a guide then you might want to think of different situations, not just cityscapes. Since by doing a guide you want to show the reader what HDR can do so in theory you need different situations.

Otherwise you'll end up a book of buildings and sky with clouds.

petemc · 24-04-2008, 14:29

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Originally Posted by Davey_Pitch

The New York skyline is one of the most recognisable in the world, I'd imagine a HDR version of that would be stunning

Oh yes

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Originally Posted by Mondo

If it is a guide then you might want to think of different situations, not just cityscapes. Since by doing a guide you want to show the reader what HDR can do so in theory you need different situations.

Otherwise you'll end up a book of buildings and sky with clouds.

Totally agree. I"ll be showing people how they can use it for street photography, portraits, car shoots and such.

*honk honk* vrrrrooom

I've had ideas in my head for a while now I have to get them out. Need a naked girl....

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Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	I love New York and would suggest there in a heartbeat. An amateur like me still managed to get great pictures there and no doubt yours would be 100x better than what I came up with. If you do decide to do Europe though, I think it would be an idea to know roughly where you're going, and then perhaps have a small list of places to stay when you're there. That might save you some time trying to find somewhere when you get there __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

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Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	I think you need to identify the places you want to photograph, places that "Sell". Sure you can wack in a few unknown locations but regular joe likes to see places they know or been to, and if they recognise that place (NYC, Paris) and it is shown to them in a completely different and imaginative way then it would give them a new personal connection to your book. Where as a book of your journey in Europe would mean most to you and not your audience. __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog

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LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Blag some cheapo youth hostels? Its all about the spontaneity, not sure it flying to a major place first then renting a car would be a lot cheaper, or just using trains to get from place to place, could make a diary too PS I haven't read this thread yet so ignore if i've missed something __________________

24-04-2008, 14:21	#28
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	The New York skyline is one of the most recognisable in the world, I'd imagine a HDR version of that would be stunning __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

24-04-2008, 14:23	#29
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	If it is a guide then you might want to think of different situations, not just cityscapes. Since by doing a guide you want to show the reader what HDR can do so in theory you need different situations. Otherwise you'll end up a book of buildings and sky with clouds. __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog