F8 and Be There

Before digital cameras came along, you had to set your "F stop" to the proper setting to have the right exposure for your photos. There was a saying among photojournalists: "F8 and be there."--set your camera to F8, and get to the scene ready to go. Not that much has changed, really.

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Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Mounted Patrol I


Almost a perfect PR shot for these horse mounted KCPD members...can you see what makes it less than perfect? (No, the photog's shadow isn't it!)

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  1. Ann T.May 12, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Dear The Observer,
    Perfect for National Police Officer's Week. I don't know what the gripe is, is it that no one's face shows up? If so, it seems minor . . . I'm willing to be corrected!

    Ann T.

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  2. The ObserverMay 12, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Ann T:
    I've been dying to see if anyone sees it...cause I didn't see it until I started working with the photo in the "not-dark-room"...

    The horse on the left, with the officer greeting the people, the one with the white blaze on his face...the horse is sticking out his tongue.

    LOL!

    The Observer

    PS: If you would like to use either of these KCPD mounted officer photos, you certainly may. Just credit the South Kansas City Observer!

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  3. Ann T.May 13, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    Well, I just might do that. Thank you!

    The question is: do i want the horse to stick its tongue out at my readers or not????

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