whykay

@whykay (34)

Malaysia • Age 56

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i want to take photography lessons

casscass @casscass (40) • Philippines 29 Mar 07

i like taking photos of anythin i see. i want to learn the basics of photography. i think it is the perfect form of art for me. haha. i like it.

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photography

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whykay i think the best photography lesson is to take your camera out, or bring it whereever you go, and if you see something interesting, just shoot it. Magically moments do not come instantly, you have to wait for them.....so get your camera ready,...and practice,...

2 Apr 07

need suggestion... upgrading to DSLR,,,

luna5065 @luna5065 (64) • Malaysia 21 Mar 07

im thinking to upgrade my consumer to DSLR.. i already survey Nikon D80 and canon 30D.. canon 400D is to small for me.. which one should i take.. i think both is under my budget.. help me please..

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dslr

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whykay both are equally good cameras. Go to www.dpreview.com to find more information and reviews of both cameras. I would suggest that you go to the camera shop and have a feel of both camera. The one suits your grip, ergonomic, etc will be the winner

22 Mar 07

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Tips On Getting Great Shots With Your Digital Camera

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 18 Mar 07

I got a digital camera for Christmas. It seems many people got digital camera’s for Christmas. I had never even used a digital camera before. After everyone went to bed, I sat down at the kitchen table with all my instructions and...

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whykay Great shots or lousy shots, you must go out and experiment it! It's difficult to follow everything in the book, as per my experiences. A lot of times I tried to recall the f-stop numbers, the shutter speeds for certain shots, under certain lighting conditions,...

19 Mar 07

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Decision Making – Work From Home

asimo603 @asimo603 (1366) • Malaysia 24 Dec 06

24/12/2006...Many of us consider the option of working from home but hesitate to make up their mind due to 2 main factors --- the lack of opportunities and financial uncertainties. Tell us your hopes and fears and if you have...

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whykay Decision of working from home and quitting the corporate life is not an easy task. I have been running my own company form home since the last 2 years. I would say that it is still not an easy task now. Still a lot of teething problems, risks, concerns playing...

19 Mar 07

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Cameras, photos and the like.

clemie7 @clemie7 (73) • Canada 27 Feb 07

I have been a photographer for 9 years now. I'm constantly collecting old or new cameras. I'm constantly looking to buy new cameras. I buy them used or brand new. I hope by the time I am laid to rest I will have an enormous...

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whykay i too have been in photography hobby long. Started with just normal point and shoot, and gradually moved into SLR camera. Back in the older days, where SLR still uses 35mm film, i had spent a lot of money in this hobby. Now that with the DSLR with good...

28 Feb 07

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Do you put keep old photos of your childhood do they bring back memories?

ajinomoto23 @ajinomoto23 (1057) • Philippines 15 Feb 07

My mother loved taking pictures when we were young. From the time we were babies. Each year there must be some photo shooting. I feel like a model. I have lots of photo. I hardly find time to open my photo album. Now scrapbooking...

photography

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whykay with the technology advancement, i normally burn all the photo in CD. It's so easy with the internet, etc, and i can share wahtever photos online with family and friends.. oh yeah, it sure bring back some nice memories !

16 Feb 07

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How often are you in taking photographs?

chewydoll @chewydoll (86) • Philippines 13 Feb 07

I am taking photos as often as i wanted, especially when there are certain moments that my eyes catches somewhat difference from the the normal we had usually seen, i take a photo of it. Actually, i usually bring with me my...

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whykay i have 2 cameras - a point and shoot Canon Powershot S60 and a Nikon DSLR D70s. Because of it small factor, I carry my Canon most of the times, and once i spotted an interesting events, features, I'll snap one or two photos. My DSLR is more like on special...

15 Feb 07

What digital camera is the BEST?

It's Bee! @Laydee83 (275) • Atlanta, Georgia 13 Feb 07

Right now I have been using a Pentax Optio30 Digital Camera. I know that it isn't the best for photography use, but I am struggling to make ends meet to afford a better digital camera. Does anyone recommend any camera that I...

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whykay the definition of 'BEST' is a bit personal. My best camera may not be your best. It is up to your individual taste. It's just like wine. You need to know your requirements. Go read up the specifications, go to the shop, play with the camera, or even ask some...

15 Feb 07

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Editing Software

BlackBay @BlackBay (584) • Canada 14 Feb 07

Which photo editing software do you use and how much do you alter your images? What do you think is the BEST software?

photo editing software

photography

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whykay i am using Photoshop CS2, so far so good. It has most of the superb commands and features which can turn a mediocre photo into a great photo (especially if you snap your photo in RAW format) Mind you, the learning curve is a bit steep for some command /...

15 Feb 07

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i love photography, but how should i start?

momotakeshi @momotakeshi (80) • Philippines 14 Feb 07

i love photography ever since i am a kid, but i wasn't able to follow that interest until now, i thought of pursuing it again. Do you have some advices on how should i start? What camera should i use? how can i get a good angle?...

beginner photography

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whykay if you are interested in photography and serious about it, then my advise is to get yourself a Digital SLR. Buy the basic set first - DSLR body plus the standard kit lens. Once you have mastered some techniques, move on to other like flash photographing, other...

15 Feb 07

Can you make money from photography?

Barb @abbey19 (3106) • Gold Coast, Australia 7 Feb 07

Does anyone make money from photography on the internet? Photography has been a hobby of mine for years, and I would love to earn some money from it. Has anyone out there been successful on the internet in making some decent money...

internet

make money

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whykay yes, you can make some decent money from photography, but if you are just a amateur or hobbyist, it will not make you rich. For a start, you can sell your photo online, or start advertising yourself as an event photographer - weddings, company functions,...

9 Feb 07

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royalty free websites

CADOIT @CADOIT (25) • United States 6 Feb 07

i take alot of different pictures and have heard of opportunities to upload pictures and sell them for small fees.

pictures

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whykay how much normally will the organization pay for the photos ?

7 Feb 07

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FORTY YEARS OLD..over the hill? or just starting?

yanjiaren @yanjiaren (9031) 6 Feb 07

i am forty one years old and have had a difficukt life..i never enjoyed my younger years as i was unlucky and struggling..now i have reached a point in my life where i want some personal happiness too..i am fed up of always losing...

life

mylot

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whykay over the hill or just starting, well, look back at your personal achievements. Do you think you have am impressive past, where you can stand up proudly said, "Hi, I've done this and that". Depending on what siubject you are referring to also. For me, 40 is...

7 Feb 07

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Do you want to keep on earning money from internet ?

huanghaozi @huanghaozi (1472) • Egypt 6 Feb 07

Hi , members . Do you want to keep on earning money from internet ? I don't want to keep on earning . Why I say it ? First : I cann't earn big money from PTR , PTC , PTPsite . Second: There are more and more HYIP scam sites on...

earn money

internet

mylot

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whykay well, first of all,..pay by post will not make you rich. There's a proverb (can't remember where it is from), saying 'You will not be rich without hardwork' - well, basically, no pain, no gain.. no shortcut pal. The earning from posting is just kind of past...

7 Feb 07

Where do you keep your camera in your house?

michelledarcy @michelledarcy (5220) 4 Feb 07

In my house I always keep my camera in the kitchen, because I work on a recipe website so take a photo of any new recipes that I make. It worked out well as the other day I took this lovely photo of my daughter helping me with...

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whykay i am keeping my camera in the drawer now. Well, i do take it out very often to keep the humidity out. I had an old camera last time, kept too long in the drawer, and because of humidity,..i has to send back to the workshop. Thought of investing in a dry...

7 Feb 07

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Nikon or Canon?

vintage_blowout @vintage_blowout (277) • Philippines 18 Jan 07

For photography enthusiasts, there is still a long-waging battle between Nikon SLR camers or Canon SLRs. Which do you think is best and why? I'd like to invest in a good SLR camera soon.

photography

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whykay it's the war between 2 camps again. Nikon or Canon. I remember years ago when i wanted to buy myself a PDA...Palm or Pocket PC ? Well back to the camera issue, you just have to go out, feel the camera in your hands, do some research over the net. At the...

6 Feb 07

The new windows vista

hazydazy @hazydazy (783) • United States 5 Feb 07

It has been out for a few days now and I was wondering if anyone has tried it. Is it worth getting or should I stay with XP?

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operation system

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whykay well,..i still have not try it yet. Have no time to pop over to the computer shops yet. I will look at the situation first, and try not to be the early adapter....hmm..history told me that there'll be some bugs, and Microsoft going come out the patch real...

6 Feb 07

Suggestions for good lenses for DLSRs

blue_star8 @blue_star8 (37) • Philippines 6 Feb 07

Hi everyone. I recently bought a Canon 400 D (Digital Rebel xti) kit and my next dream is to buy a nice lens for it. The lens that goes with the kit is ok but I like a better one. Which will you recommend for say, wide-angle lens?...

lenses for dlsrs

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whykay getting a lens is just like buying wine. It is up to your 'taste'. But for photography, the 'taste' is slightly different from wine-tasting. The taste heer refers to what sort of photographs would you be interested in taking most of the time? Macro - get a...

6 Feb 07

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FILM or DIGITAL?

stiffened @stiffened (193) • Philippines 28 Jan 07

Hey shutterbugs! I'm a photography enthusiast and i really love taking pictures. I'm currently taking my photography class in college and we're using a manual SLR with b/w film. We use the darkroom and it's so much fun. I'm...

photography

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whykay to me, i will definitely go for digital, although one might says that film (optical) is still better than digital. True. No comparison at all. when i made the statement of going digital, it is solely based on economical concerns. I remember when i was...

6 Feb 07

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