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  1. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    The most important thing you learned about photography in 2023?

    I agree with you! I have been pushing myself to go out on cloudy/foggy/rainy days. Going beyond one's comfort zone gives one a chance to learn new things. I believe it is possible to find a good photo in most conditions.
  2. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    The most important thing you learned about photography in 2023?

    Hello, thanks for your reply. For me, it has been a learning curve, and I have only scraped the tip of the iceberg. My processing procedure has changed as my skills/preferences evolve over time. I usually google to figure out how to do something, so there is no single source that I use. Like I...
  3. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    The most important thing you learned about photography in 2023?

    I use GIMP and Darktable, so I create the mask manually... I find that the mask doesn't need to be super precise. If you look at it at 200%, you'll notice the sharpening difference, but most people won't do that. Yes! Yes!! Yes!!! Now, how to get close all the time 🤔
  4. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    The most important thing you learned about photography in 2023?

    What did you learn last year that made the biggest difference in your bird photography? For me, it was to sharpen only the parts of the photo I need by masking off the subject. The idea is to avoid sharpening noise in the background, where it is often the most noticeable. Consequently, you...
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