bickster Posted May 11, 2007 Moderator Share Posted May 11, 2007 Green Eye Never did find out why anuimals get green eye and humand get red eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterms Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Has anyone done any courses with the Open College of the Arts? Considering enrolling myself and just wondered if anyone had ever done one or looked into it. Having done a previous online course organised by a magazine which had its good points and its very bad points, I'm a bit wary but it seems to tick all the right boxes. Affiliated with the Open University, the courses count towards a degree if you want to go down that route (considering this) and if you complete a lev 1 or 2 course and are a member of the RPS you automatically get a Licentiateship of the RPS (letters after your name ) Anyway I doubt anyone here has but just in case I thought I'd ask for some feedback Haven't done it, but it looks interesting and I might enquire further. On distance courses generally, I did some tutoring with the OU and found that while they suit some people very much, others who thought they would be OK with it really struggled. Mainly, the ones who gave up were those who were too optimistic in their assessment of how much time they would be able to commit to it (quality time, not a half hour here and there when knackered or with kids needing attention), or maybe not disciplined enough to use the time they had. Also, what was noticeable was how many really appreciated the face-to-face tutorials where they could see how other people were doing and exchange thoughts with them - studying alone is a bit disorienting for some people, they're sometimes not sure if they are doing OK, and often they imagine that everyone else must be doing just fine and they are getting behind. Getting together with other students, even if only occasionally, seemed to be really important for most people. Courses which don't offer this may miss out on an important dimension. I would have thought that a photography course should be more amenable to online discussion than most courses, which might offset this. As for the points counting towards a degree, the OU credit transfer page only mentions one of the photography courses offered by OCA, so it might be worth checking this out specifically if it's an important consideration. Please use short links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 12, 2007 Moderator Share Posted May 12, 2007 I noted that myself Peter but I emailed them and they replied that the accreditation for the other courses had been applied for and they were awaiting a decision as previously they didnt have enough units to actually qualify for the full degree, which was a new venture for them now they've added a couple of new courses recently The remote learning thing isnt really a problem for me, I've already done one online photography course, my problems with that course were more to do with the incompetance of the course leader. My tutor and other tutors I came into contact with were all fine, they all hated the course leader in the main too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villadevon Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Green Eye Never did find out why anuimals get green eye and humand get red eye Pinched from another forum: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The glowing eyes are caused because they reflect the light from your flash. The eyes of many animals including foxes, cats and dogs act like mirrors so that they can see better at night - they effectively double the amount of light available to see with. Foxes, like cats, have an extra "mirror" layer at the back of the eye behind the retina, which means that the incoming light has two chances to hit the rods. This mirror layer is called the "tapetum lucidum". It's made from 15 types of cells, and is very reflective. It glows a silvery-greeny-golden colour when a bright light shines on it. When camera flash is used on us, it gives "red eyes" in portraits of humans. Our eyes appear red because the flash lights up the blood vessels behind our eyes. We do not have the reflective mirror lens of the fox, dog and cat. To avoid the golden glowing eyes when photographing animals, don't use flash. If that is unavoidable, then you will have to use some sort of editing software to correct the glow (or red eye in humans). Then again - golden eyes can look very mysterious and turn your ordinary fox into a "were-fox" from a Hammer horror film In your picture, the glow is not excessive and doesn't spoil your excellent photograph at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted May 12, 2007 VT Supporter Share Posted May 12, 2007 Yeah I noticed the green eye as soon as I took it, thought bugger it he looks ace with bright glowing eyes It's the demon dog! (think of The Demon Headmaster) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted May 12, 2007 VT Supporter Share Posted May 12, 2007 What I find fascinating is when the eyes glow in different colors... it looks even more demonic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted May 13, 2007 VT Supporter Share Posted May 13, 2007 Another shot of Charlie (without the demon eyes!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted May 13, 2007 VT Supporter Share Posted May 13, 2007 Charlie and Jack playing tug-of-war. and Charlie doing what all dogs do best As you can see I'm an amateur (you can hardly see Jack and the proportions aint, erm, right!) but those above are quick shots I've took this morning Practice makes perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbuchanan Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Went to Paris yesterday....got all the usual touristy shots obviously, but took these too which I really like... Arc de Triomphe access staircase... Detail on the Eiffel Tower... Looking down from the tower... Tower again - I like the way it's framed by the trees here... Lamp on Sacre Coeur hill... My favourite... Rest are here if anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 14, 2007 Moderator Share Posted May 14, 2007 Nice Paris shots James that one looking down from the tower makes me feel physically sick (seriously - gives me vertigo) A bit like I felt when I went up there Love the staircase shot too Off to Paris myself in July, no doubt I'll be showing some shots on here when I get back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Did you have to look down from the tower?!! :eek: Saw Russia take on the Czech Republic at the lane yesterday ( U19 ) final score 3-1 to the 'home' side. The future for England looks bright - they were shite in the air and weighed down by dodgy haircuts!! Couple of pics. Not great but I've reached my limits with my camera, lose all DOF when I use the zoom! more here http://www.snappycat.co.uk/under19s/U19.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 20, 2007 Moderator Share Posted May 20, 2007 Nice sports shots Cat Right, whilst I'm in here4 B23 can you confirm (as you own one) that the Sigma 12-24mm does not have a filter thread on the front of it? If so its gone right off my shopping list, whats the point in having an Ultra Wide lens with no filter thread, Ultra wide, the serious landscapers friend - no filter thread - thats just **** stupid, what insane landscaper is going to buy an ultra wide that they can't use an ND Grad on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drstupid Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 There is no filter thread Bicks, but it takes gel filters slotted into the back aparently. Little too expensive for me, but looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 20, 2007 Moderator Share Posted May 20, 2007 There is no filter thread Bicks, but it takes gel filters slotted into the back aparently. Little too expensive for me, but looks nice. Not as expensive as the Nikon equivalent (which is why I was looking at the Sigma) Who in their right mind designs an Ultra Wide with no filter thread, makes it usdeless to 70% of the people who'd want it - IDIOTS! Good Job I noticed before I bought it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b23avfc Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I have the sigma 10-22 and it has a thread. It has a uv on it at the mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drstupid Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 OK guys and gals, i have the opportunity to buy the Sigma 70-300mm APO f4-5.6 DG for just over £100 new, does anyone use or have experience with this lens that can tell me if it's any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Sorry can't help with lenses - Clueless! Bit of a breeding frenzy going on in my back garden at the moment - look away now if you're offended by insect porn.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Cat, all I can say is, wow. You've got quite an eye mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juju Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Cat, all I can say is, wow. You've got quite an eye mate. I find them a bit middle of the road to be honest..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Risso - Thank you. Juju - How is that kind of comment helpful? It does nothing to help me improve and discourages me, and others, from contributing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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