Posted by Reese: 
Maybe don't eat her... but you can lick her arm  like a lollipop....

I think we should save this for the porn thread...

Posted by Reese: 
Is there enough meat on a model to eat?   

tacos el rosa

Posted by * Visual Mindscapes *: 

Posted by Reese: 
Is there enough meat on a model to eat?   

tacos el rosa

What you have written is about as coherent as anything you've posted in English. I think you mean "Tacos ala Rosa" as in "Chuletas de Codero ala Plancha."

Posted by *Mike D*: 
#1 Rule in photography?

Don't pee on your camera.

Posted by XtremeArtists ®: 
What you have written is about as coherent as anything you've posted in English. I think you mean "Tacos ala Rosa" as in "Chuletas de Codero ala Plancha."

No, I meant tacos el rosa.

lol

Posted by vanscottie: 
First Rule of Photo Club...No One talks about Photo Club

dude, that rocks. im stealing that.

Posted by Doug Lester: 
Learn the 'rules' before breaking them.

Actually, I'm with Doug. I think its cool to learn your stuff, understand why people did or do things a certain way, and THEN toss em all out, make your own, rebreak your own etc. There is a certain psychology and reason behind the 'so called rules'.

I'd like to see a thread of teachings (i hate the word rules) that people DO like..such as the rule of thirds, sunny 16, composition etc. 

Posted by Capt Stu Beans: 

Posted by Doug Lester: 
Learn the 'rules' before breaking them.

Actually, I'm with Doug. I think its cool to learn your stuff, understand why people did or do things a certain way, and THEN toss em all out, make your own, rebreak your own etc. There is a certain psychology and reason behind the 'so called rules'.

I'd like to see a thread of teachings (i hate the word rules) that people DO like..such as the rule of thirds, sunny 16, composition etc.   

Trust me on this, Don't even MENTION basic photgraphic knowledge here, it's more headache than it's worth!!!

Posted by theda: 
Take off the lens cap.

Since rule #1 "take the lens cap off" & #2 "turn on the camera" have already been taken...

Rule #3 - Always have a plan.

Rule #4 - Be flexible enough that when your plan does go to hell (which it usually does), you can improvise & still get the job done.

Posted by Jim Goodwin: 
In this case it's a lot like driving a car.  You should learn the rules so at least you know when you are breaking them, otherwise you are sure to crash and burn.

I like your example.

I drive a stick shift, and I don't think about pushing the clutch or choosing a gear. I think about where I want to go, and the rest just happens. I've done it so much, that the rules behind the mechanics have become second nature. It's like breathing.

As a musician, I practiced scales and exercizes so that the rules of theory and technique would be second nature, and I could focus on creating music when I performed.

As a photographer, I am always looking for new techniques to throw into my bag of tricks. Sometimes I find a rule, guideline, technique, etc.. that works for me.

Regardless of what rules you apply, I think the main point is to internalize it and understand it so that you can forget about it and focus on the work.

Posted by Hugh  Jorgen ©: 
Only one Rule!!

Remove lenz Cap!!!!

2nd Rule, memory card or film Required !

Posted by Doug Lester: 
Learn the 'rules' before breaking them.

K That rocks!!!

Posted by Jim Goodwin: In this case it's a lot like driving a car.  You should learn the rules so at least you know when you are breaking them, otherwise you are sure to crash and burn.

However if I intend on breaking the rules then knowing them wont really matter thereby taking us back to the there are no rules thinking.

And hey you can do a lot of things that attract attention. ANYTHING outside of the norm attracts attention.

Posted by XtremeArtists ®: 

Posted by Jim Goodwin: 
In this case it's a lot like driving a car.  You should learn the rules so at least you know when you are breaking them, otherwise you are sure to crash and burn.

I like your example.

I drive a stick shift, and I don't think about pushing the clutch or choosing a gear. I think about where I want to go, and the rest just happens. I've done it so much, that the rules behind the mechanics have become second nature. It's like breathing.

As a musician, I practiced scales and exercizes so that the rules of theory and technique would be second nature, and I could focus on creating music when I performed.

As a photographer, I am always looking for new techniques to throw into my bag of tricks. Sometimes I find a rule, guideline, technique, etc.. that works for me.

Regardless of what rules you apply, I think the main point is to internalize it and understand it so that you can forget about it and focus on the work.

These are wise words!  There is no way you can truly free yourself to accomplish your art when the focus is learning the techniques!  The driving example is perfect!  Race car drivers are not thinking about the mechanics of driving, they are focused on the finish line and their car is an extension of their desire!

Music is a good example also!  It doesn't matter the symphony you hear in your head, if you didn't pay your practice dues, you will not be able to express it.

So, realistically, the better you know the "rules", the further you will be able to transcend them with your vision.  Otherwise, you just might be repeating the tired old vision of others....

Besides, if you don't know you are breaking rules, it's just not as much fun!