PeepinGoodArgs

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PeepinGoodArgs , to Photography in [OC] Just getting into photography

Yes, as someone that got into photography many years ago:

  • Rule of Thirds—Honestly, this is the easiest thing to learn. It won't make your photos amazing or anything, but it is a consistent way to view any scene, which is very useful.
  • Then watch some random video on photographic composition. There are many different ways to view a scene.
  • Learn the Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO/Exposure Triangle. Absolutely crucial for learning to shoot manual.
  • Learn to shoot manual. Try taking good pics of fireworks on July 4th. It's tougher than it looks.
  • You don't need to get into editing raw photos, but it's fun af. I switched from Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop to ON1. I'd also recommend Affinity Photo. Unlike ON1, Affinity does not have a subscription and their software is comparable to Photoshop.

As for your photo, at a glance, I can't really tell it's shot as such as high ISO. But once you zoom in, you can see the fuzziness. Still though, I think it's kinda clear why you took the picture. It looks you're focusing on several interacting subjects (the bunny, the butterfly, the turquoise fence with the bunny outline) that all framed really well by the wooden house and the negative space at the top and right edges of the frame. I, for one, like it a lot!

Anyway, have fun! Photography is one of the hobbies I'm happiest to have. I hope it ends up being as fulfilling for you!

PeepinGoodArgs , to Men's Liberation in Men Need a New Narrative. The Future of U.S. Democracy Depends on It

Yeah, I get it. It's really hard to understand. It's just basic respect, right? How could someone not value basic human decency?

I can't answer that question. All I know is that some people just don't.

It doesn't make sense to me that domestic abusers will beat up someone that loves them, yet it still happens. Politicians push legislation that they know will hurt their constituents, yet they still push it. Parents will try to force the lifestyle they desire for their children on their children out of love, even as it alienates their children, yet they persist. Some (many/all??) criminals know what they do hurts other people, yet they still commit crime.

I don't get it either. I only know basic human decency isn't valued by a lot of people. And you can indignantly scoff at such people all you want, incredulous that they just don't get the basics of empathy, a fundamental human emotion. They'll hurt others all the same.

Me, though? Drawing on my empathy, I hope such people find the happiness and freedom they're looking for without the pain and suffering they cause.

PeepinGoodArgs , to Men's Liberation in Men Need a New Narrative. The Future of U.S. Democracy Depends on It

This is going to be counter intuitive: being a POS is something some people want. They especially want it if it promises them comfort, luxury, or status.

I mean, look at all the trash people consume everyday despite how bad it is for them. We all know it's bad. Still, we gotta have it.

Being a POS is like drinking soda with no one to tout the benefits of drinking straight H2O. The left needs to make drinking water sexy!

PeepinGoodArgs , to LinkedinLunatics in Leave some degrees for the rest of us

Me too! I plan on doing a PhD sometime in my 40s, before I turn 50.

PeepinGoodArgs , to Photography in Composition examples

Rule of thirds was the first composition rule I learned when I began photography may years ago, and has stuck with me since.

PeepinGoodArgs , to Men's Liberation in The Will To Change Men, Masculinity, And Love By bell hooks

My favorite thing about this book is that it covers every right and left wing talking point about men. All the concerns about men I've ever heard were at least mentioned in this book. In most cases, they were resolved satisfactorily.

PeepinGoodArgs , to Men's Liberation in "a feminist community for men" doesn't sound very liberating

What would you prefer and why?

PeepinGoodArgs , to Work Reform in House Bill 500 Takes Away Kentucky Workers’ Lunch and Rest Breaks and Cuts Their Pay

Does everyone not realize we’ve entered into the Age of Corporations? Business interests have won.

PeepinGoodArgs , to Photography in Is Sony a6400 + sigma 18-50 f2.8 good for casual photography (as a beginner)

If you prefer SOOC, please send me your raws if you shoot raw. I’d love to edit them!

PeepinGoodArgs , to Men's Liberation in Why do hardly any straight men write about sex and dating? | Imogen West-Knights

Would many straight men even read this fabled column? Again, I asked some friends. “I probably wouldn’t be interested in reading a column by some dude cos I’d just think, well, that’s him I guess. I can’t imagine finding it useful or applying it to me in any way.”

I think this is it for me. Women vary, and what works for some dude’s woman probably won’t work for mine.

PeepinGoodArgs , to LinkedinLunatics in So you're a veteran in your field? What war did you fight to earn that title?!

Not the person you’re asking, but a veteran of 4 scant years in the Navy.

Yes, and no, respectively.

PeepinGoodArgs , to LinkedinLunatics in Replace the criminal justice system with LinkedIn Palmists

…yeah, okay, I’ll subscribe to this community.

PeepinGoodArgs , to Politics in Ohio Republicans Say It’s Their ‘God Given Right’ to Restrict Abortion Access

Isn’t the vague language their fault? They intentionally kept it vague hoping voters would be confused. But they weren’t

PeepinGoodArgs , to Personal Finance in Mint.com is going away. Are there any alternatives that are as automatic and simple?

I’ll third YNAB. I’ve been using it for years. Being able to see how the money in your checking account already has a purpose and isn’t sitting there waiting to be spent on some bullshit is huge. My SO and I argue about stuff, but our financial stress, a huge problem in many relationships, is nonexistent.

PeepinGoodArgs , to Politics in When Stocks Go Up, Who Benefits? — Economics from the Top Down

I didn’t know other people knew about this guy! I like his economic analysis a lot.

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