IAZA Web Photo Program

[KeenTeen17]

This is a very good free website. You can edit photos and make montages and stuff ! enjoy!

iaza: Free Online Image Conversion - Simple & Easy Converter (Images, Graphics, Avatars, Anime ...)

[squishy]

the filesize limit is abit small for me. i prefere more technical programs like GIMP and SERIF photostudio.

[KeenTeen17]

Originally Posted by squishy

the filesize limit is abit small for me. i prefere more technical programs like GIMP and SERIF photostudio.

what if you don't know how to use those software and if you maximize all the contrast etc. and mess up the photo and do little bits of changes to the contrast etc. and see no change at all ? (no names mentioned)

[squishy]

go read a tutorial

[NickCantle]

Originally Posted by squishy

go read a tutorial

What he said!!! You'll never get better if you don't really go deep into a program. Explore!!! Trust me, it's easier than editing film

[John D]

Originally Posted by KeenTeen17

what if you don't know how to use those software and if you maximize all the contrast etc. and mess up the photo and do little bits of changes to the contrast etc. and see no change at all ? (no names mentioned)

I also noticed this had be done but couldn't see any improvement, in fact IMHO the original was better.
John D

[John D]

Originally Posted by squishy

the filesize limit is abit small for me. i prefere more technical programs like GIMP and SERIF photostudio.

Hi Squishy, I know what you are saying and I also like to use more complex software but there are others who don't necessarily want to get into the more 'technical programs',being quite content to make only minor changes by using the less technical/complex software which is available. Not all members are striving to be 'first class/professional photographers. Remember this site is first and foremost related to 'wildlife and the countryside' hence the name 'Wildaboutbritain' photography is secondary.
I must admit however that in my case photographing wildlife is my number one and I do want to produce the best photos that my ability allows. Whether I make full use of my equipment or 'technical software' is another matter.
Others may accept much less or in some cases strive to be much better. That's for them to decide.
Just my thoughts!
John D

[NickCantle]

I think that Squishy was just trying to say what he uses.

There are programs to suit everyone's needs, you're right John. However, I think that with a little bit of perseverance, you can learn about other programs

[squishy]

but when you want to be good at photography, editing is one of the skills you have to learn, even though it is complex, you can pick up the basics quite quick and then learn as you go along. it's worth it for the better results you get out of it.

[John D]

Originally Posted by squishy

but when you want to be good at photography, editing is one of the skills you have to learn, even though it is complex, you can pick up the basics quite quick and then learn as you go along. it's worth it for the better results you get out of it.

Yes Squishy I agree but as I said not all members necessarily want to be 'good at photography' to the extent that they have to ''go to tutorials'' or use 'complex/technical software'. Not all members have the aspirations that you appear to have. It is possible for some to accept a lesser standard and be content with the outcome. Some people neither have the aspiration or time to learn new techniques. I know several people who are quite satisfied with the images they obtain straight out of the camera. If this is acceptable to them that is what matters. In fact these people are possibly in the majority of those using digital camera. I have several family members that take digital photos,download to a memory card and go to Jessops or Asda and are delighted with the prints they receive. They basically laugh at the time and trouble I take to process images via software before printing etc.

I am a bit like yourself and do keep trying to get better images and become better at photography but that is my choice as it is obviously yours.
Everyone is different in what they want and what they perceive to be acceptable.
John D