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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Photography | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: Can you please look at my photography and tell me some ways i can make it better? I'm 15 and want to ... A: Dustin, What you are asking me is partly a matter of personal judgment. The subjects you choose to ... | |
| ALL about photography | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: First, thanks for taking the time to look this over. I have a website at heartlandshots.com so you ... A: Jay, Don't worry about asking too many questions. If you run out of follow-ups, just start a new ... | |
| ALL about photography | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: First, thanks for taking the time to look this over. I have a website at heartlandshots.com so you ... A: Jay, Personally, I never sell an old lens. You can't get much for them. I buy most of my lenses ... | |
| Photography I class camera | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: I need a camera for the introductory photography class at my college. I noticed another question ... A: Nichole, I'm a little surprised they're offering this particular content, because very, very few ... | |
| a set | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: Please have look at my set "The Promised Land", dedicated to the suburbs of Thessaloniki, Greece, in ... A: Apostolos, I think you're asking the wrong person. My concept of what is art probably doesn't ... | |
| Camera | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I have to gift a camera to my girlfriend on her birthday. My budget is quite low, the one which ... A: john, Have you thought about buying a camera online? You may be able to get a Pentax and lenses ... | |
| Camera | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I have to gift a camera to my girlfriend on her birthday. My budget is quite low, the one which ... A: john, Unfortunately, if a person has a passion for photography, it won't be long before she is ... | |
| Photography | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: This is Swattika Majumder, female from India. I am 16 yrs old & studying in class XI. I am very much ... A: Swattika, I found a profile that may well be yours. The photo shows a woman with dark skin, a dark ... | |
| white balance | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW DIFFERENT REASONS WHY I WOULD ADJUST MY WHITE BALANCE, AND WHAT EFFECTS I WOULD ... A: annemarie, I don't have enough information to answer your question. Where do you want to adjust the ... | |
| photos | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: 1.) what is needed to take a good photo? 2.) which do you prefer digital photography or still ... A: Nue, We're not supposed to answer homework questions. Your question would take a lot more time to ... | |
| photos | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering which of these photos are the best and how the could be improved. Thank You ... A: Alexandra, Let me see if I can explain something. It is good to have a short term goal, like ... | |
| photos | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering which of these photos are the best and how the could be improved. Thank You ... A: Alexandra, Most likely the school newspaper photographist would be someone who will take a lot of ... | |
| Landscape | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I often see an amazing landscape, however when i take pictures of it , even from multiple angles ... A: :) It's hard to say exactly what goes wrong that prevents the landscape from being nearly so ... | |
| photos | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering which of these photos are the best and how the could be improved. Thank You ... A: Alexandra, I am glad it was helpful. And thank you for the very kind rating! To get the link to my ... | |
| photo manipulation and how it is precieved | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I saw some pictures online that were digitally altered producing vivid and perhaps not so realistic ... A: Tamara, Well, I like your picture. :) Don't let other people's reactions burst your bubble. Do ... | |
| photos | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering which of these photos are the best and how the could be improved. Thank You ... A: Alexandra, It would take a lot of time to critique each photo thoroughly, so I will offer just a ... | |
| Hyperfocal Distance | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: Currently I am using a Pentax K200D which has a focal length crop factor of 1.5. My questions: When ... A: Glen, You will probably want to ask this question of someone else, because the way you are ... | |
| Pentax k1000 | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: Pat, I fixed the problem with the shutter. By removing the old gooey foam from above the mirror, the ... A: Mike, You're welcome. You are a braver soul than I. :) The camera repair man I know said it's easy ... | |
| Taking photos of a specific event | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I am a complete beginner photographer; my father is an enthusiast who was encouraged one day but the ... A: Charlotte, This will have to be quick, because I have something I have to go do. The short answer ... | |
| Pentax SLR Shutter Speed | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I am in possession of a Pentax K1000. The shutter speed works fine from 1/125-1000, however any ... A: Michael, If I had that problem, I'd take it to my local camera store. I know the guy who works on ... | |
| photography portfolio | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I don't do art as a school subject and so have no one to critique my work. As you are an expert in ... A: Kalyani, This is difficult for me to evaluate mainly because most of your subject matter is not of ... | |
| Dividing Digital Photos | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in taking some of my digital photos and dividing them into three parts to frame and ... A: Jim, Your question was in the question pool rather than addressed specifically to me, and I just ... | |
| Panasonic Lumix dmc-fz35 | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: My camera is a Panasonic Lumix dmc-fz35 and I was wondering if it's possible to find a telephoto ... A: Samantha, I will make this message public, because maybe someone else would appreciate being able ... | |
| CE | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a Canon SD1000 camera and the software that came with it. (I am new to digital photography.) ... A: Chas, Welcome to the world of digital photography! :) I recommend you get a program from Roxio, ... | |
| Photographic/Videography Trick | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I know this question will be a bit unorthodox, but I would love to recreate the almost holographic ... A: James, You're talking about some fairly hefty equipment to make it work well. Might be cheaper to ... | |
| camera | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a digital camera preferably by canon and is one of those fast shutter speeds camera ... A: Joseph, I am going to make this message public because hopefully, other people can benefit from it. ... | |
| Future of Photography | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: You know I have seen photography evolve we are getting m ore technology but am just wondering what ... A: Chris, I am going to make this public because other people might like to read my answer. I can't ... | |
| camera obscurity ??? | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I find this quite bizarre and not sure if this is what it is called. Our house in France has window ... A: Rod, It sounds like the hole in the shutter is acting in the same manner as the hole in a pinhole ... | |
| flicrk | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: Please try again. Go to www.flickr.com in the space provided on the right hand side type ... A: Konnichi wa. I found your album this time, and looked at everything. I'm not an expert on ... | |
| improving the way you take photographs | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: what are some tips for taking photographs - i really enjoy it and want to get better. i have learnt ... A: Don, I'm making this public because other people can benefit from it. These rules and tips are in ... | |
| NEED 35MM CAMERA FOR PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I will be taking an introductory photography class as one of my Arts requirements and I need a 35 mm ... A: Vivian, You're welcome. And thank you for the kind words about my photos! I was also very amazed by ... | |
| NEED 35MM CAMERA FOR PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I will be taking an introductory photography class as one of my Arts requirements and I need a 35 mm ... A: Vivian, With the course description as you have given it to me, this isn't going to be cheap. I ... | |
| Dusk shooting | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I've been getting more heavily into photography lately, and have purchased an Olympus E410 DSLR. ... A: Chris, It is entirely possible that the Olympus has some settings that may help, but I am not ... | |
| photography | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: What are the 3 main elements of photography? A: You haven't told me enough for me to figure out what you are getting at. I don't think in terms of ... | |
| Pentax *ist DL to Pentax K200d | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I currently own a Pentax *ist DL (6MP) DSLR. Most of my photography (amateur)is flower/garden and I ... A: Glen, Well, I haven't had any personal experience with any of these, but I can offer some general ... | |
| album effects | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: Hey Im trying to design an album for a customers wedding and Im looking for some effects where I can ... A: I see. Well, Photoshop may have an easy way to eliminate the background behind the bride and groom. ... | |
| album effects | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Hey Im trying to design an album for a customers wedding and Im looking for some effects where I can ... A: I'm not quite sure what you're asking. Do you mean that you want to put it on a physical page, or on ... | |
Photography
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Pat G
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Expertise
I can answer questions about the artistic aspects of photography, and tricks for shooting landscape, scenic, macro, and animal photography. I am familiar with Pentax SLR cameras, both film and digital. I have also done work in urban photography and creative photography, and I am familiar with creative uses of filters and lenses. I am familiar with composition and color theory, and know how to make use of light. I can answer questions about things like lightning photography and moon photography. I spend time studying the techniques of the well known photographers. I work exclusively in color. Although I travel anywhere and everywhere in pursuit of landscape and scenic photography, my main area of expertise is the American southwest, and I am familiar with many scenic areas. I also have familiarity with the plants of the Sonoran Desert, having studied not only their appearance but also their uses, including ethnobotany. See my educational credentials for other art that I do.
Experience
I have spent the last ten years as a semi-professional photographer, selling my work on the internet, and having won international honors. The gallery of my most recent work, where I usually post frequently is http://patgoltz.deviantart.com/ I will take questions about how I did various photographs.
Education/Credentials
The first prize I won for my art was when I was in third grade. I have a bachelor's degree in art from Ohio Dominican University, where I learned mainly ceramics and glaze calculation. I have also done various kinds of fiber arts. In addition, I do digital landscapes, abstracts, and fractal art.
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