TIER 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2019 Is this a good picture? People say I need improvement on my photography skills. Also, is that a good coho fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2019 It's hard to tell, there's no picture. But I would say yes, your pictures could be better. In general, we need a good clean back ground, (without you in it) with good focus and lighting. Also, we could see the fly better if your fingers aren't on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIER 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2019 Sorry! I don't know how to post Pics! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2019 Turn on the "more reply options" located at lower right of the post screen. Next at lower left of the post screen "choose file then "attach the file". Hope this helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Striperknight 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2019 Turn on the "more reply options" located at lower right of the post screen. Next at lower left of the post screen "choose file then "attach the file". Hope this helps. Helps me...lol I always wondered how to do it on this site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIER 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2019 Turn on the "more reply options" located at lower right of the post screen. Next at lower left of the post screen "choose file then "attach the file". Hope this helps. Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2019 If you put a piece of paper behind the fly, right up against it, the camera will auto-focus on the fly better. It looks like items behind it are in focus, the fly is not. I just lay my flies on a piece of paper, rather than trying to set everything up vertically. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dogfacedoc 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2019 As said, a screen behind it will help focus, as well as more light. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIER 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2019 Okay, how about this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poopdeck 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2019 You can simply look at your pictures and look at the pictures of others and you will answer your own question. It's still blurry. FOCUS, with or without a piece of paper you have to FOCUS. You might also try a background you haven't sat on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2019 ^^^ ^^^ looks like crumpled homework Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2019 What are you using to take the photo? I'm assuming your phone. If so, it should be able to take much better pictures, if you use it correctly. Many people assume a "close up" is better. But most point and shoot cameras (phones included) have set distances for the close up feature. Take a picture from a little farther away. Since the pictures are (usually) so huge (pixels-wise), buy the time you've cropped the picture down to just the fly, you have a better picture. Do you really need US to tell you your pictures above aren't in focus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIER 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2019 What are you using to take the photo? I'm assuming your phone. If so, it should be able to take much better pictures, if you use it correctly. Many people assume a "close up" is better. But most point and shoot cameras (phones included) have set distances for the close up feature. Take a picture from a little farther away. Since the pictures are (usually) so huge (pixels-wise), buy the time you've cropped the picture down to just the fly, you have a better picture. Do you really need US to tell you your pictures above aren't in focus. I am using my computer. I don't have a phone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2019 Your computer is focusing on the writing on the paper. Try a piece of white or gray plain paper (no lines or markings or wrinkles) and find a way to hold the fly in front of the paper. Make sure the paper fills all the edges of your computer image. Shine a flashlight or lamp on the fly from the top, off screen. It should then focus better on the fly and show the details of it better. It's going to have limitations, but that should improve the final result. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2019 Ah ... I hate the computer camera on my laptop. Since they're usually designed to give the best focus on your face, that's approximately how far the fly should be. But then, when cropping or digitally zooming in, you'll likely lose some clarity. As Chug stated, more light might help. A fair digital, instant camera can be as little as $30.00. It's what I use to take my pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites