420 Magazine's Creme De La Creme Photo Contest: January 2017

[Stinky Snid]

I don't think these photos are what quite what you're looking for. Cropping them being the issue, not the material of course... Hope they get a good gander, it's all in my journal for anyone who wants to see how I got here.
Is this the right format...
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Colas
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Nugs
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[CutieV76]

Very Sexy Girls!

 

[PrincessFiona]

Now that there is a beautiful picture. Kudos to ya

Thanks theres more in my journal, didnt read where it says i can put numerous pics up so i just chose my fave hehe

 

[dr.h00k]

Thanks theres more in my journal, didnt read where it says i can put numerous pics up so i just chose my fave hehe

"Go to our 420 Galleries and search for the best photographs of plants, colas & nugs. Submit them to this thread, making sure to credit the member who took the shot, (or yourself if it's yours). You may post up to 30 photographs every month, 10 plants, 10 colas (tops) & 10 nugs (buds)."

...cheerz...h00k...

 

[CareStaker]

Some pics from today, and my current personal med-grow journal...All stages of flower...

Buddha Tahoe OG, she was let to go a bit wild...wasn't planning on posting her, but she's real nice looking despite the lumpy canopy.

Super Silver Sour Diesel Haze (old stock, not sure which line) day 20 of 12's.

Killer Purps, coming out of transition.

Strawberry Sour Diesel, day 49 of short day light

 

[OldSchool 64]

Nice..im lovin the shiney leaves..ausome..

 

[The Dealer]

Picked the best shots from my own gallery.

 

[CareStaker]

Last harvest...all from my journal.

Buddha Tahoe OG

ChemD x Cookies by Connoisseur Genetics

East Coast Sour Diesel Haze (ecsdh) - by Connoisseur Genetics

Strawberry Sour Diesel by Devils Harvest

 

[Teddy Edwards]

The first post in thread has been updated with additional prizes!

Thank you to ProMix - PTHorticulture.com for your support.

• Pro-Mix Pur Granular
• Pro-Mix Pur Powder

Increase yields with cutting-edge technology which is also certified organic. What's not to love?

 

[GrizzWald]

 

[jhfhklsnhfldk]

 

[Hyena Merica]

That would look great on a t shirt!

Peace, Hyena

 

[Rifleman]

 

[Teddy Edwards]

Congratulations to this month's winners!

First Place - Hyena Merica
Second Place - CareStaker
Third Place - Stinky Snid

Thank you, everyone for your entries.

 

[Cola Monster]

Congratulations once again Hyena! Nice work!

 

[jhfhklsnhfldk]

Good Job Merica,

I'm gonna have to allocate some funds.....and time....to buy and learn to use a good camera. Your pics are pro level!

 

[Stinky Snid]

Hot dang, didn't expect that at all. My pics were ok but... compared to some of these ones I thought I was out of my league. Thank you 420 for never stopping being the best online community in the world. I'll see if I can scrounge up some more pics from my gallery for next month...

Thanks and amazing pics everyone. Keep them coming and...

KiG cheers

 

[Hyena Merica]

Good Job Merica,

I'm gonna have to allocate some funds.....and time....to buy and learn to use a good camera. Your pics are pro level!

Thank you, Schtiggy!

As you can probably tell, painting with light is my passion, and cannabis colas are my Mona Lisa. I think I love creating those portraits as much as growing the stuff. To be recognized for some of them is a humbling and very special honor for which I am exceedingly thankful.

Since we are all here to help each other,

This seems like a good time to say some things about photography.

Here goes. I was a professional photographer for over 20 years. I did a dozen years as a skydiving photographer and nearly 500 weddings so I've done the, shall we say, difficult stuff. But you don't need pro experience to do great cannabis portraits! Cannabis portraits are pretty basic and if you want to make interesting ones here are a few important tips I will pass along, hopefully they will make it easier for you and others to create the kind of photographs your beautiful plants deserve.

1) Creating a great portrait is about giving the illusion of depth. You will notice I always shoot my subjects against a deep, visually interesting background (never a wall) and with the right light on the background (usually around half as much as the main subject) a sense of depth is achieved. This isolates and emphasizes your subject.

2) The focus (on the subject) of a great portrait must be razor sharp. If you don't get the subject perfectly sharp you missed. Especially important when the subject has intricate detail...like a big fat cola.

3) The number one reason for out-of-focus pictures isn't the camera...it's caused by slight movement of the camera as you press the shutter button. Finding a way you can brace or steady your camera is crucial. I have learned to lock down a hand-held shot almost like a tripod but the easy way for everyone is just brace your camera against something solid every time or for very best results get a tripod. A basic one is super cheap but pays big dividends.

4) Flash can really add detail but must be used gently. A little fill helps put the emphasis on your subject. Too bright blows out details. Mainly you just move a little further away or a little closer until you find the sweet spot.

5) Finally, it's not the camera but the technique that matters. SIT DOWN...I own some of the best cameras on Earth but I swear to you every picture I have ever published on 420Mag.com was taken with my Samsung PHONE. Now you know. The abundant lighting in a grow room is plenty to work with and again, if you have a camera that will focus and you hold it completely still, it's really all about the lighting and having an eye for composition. (And maybe a little practice too).

I appreciate you allowing me to opine. Thanks again for the congrats and best to you too my friend. Keep 'em green!

Peace, Hyena

 

[Hyena Merica]

Congratulations once again Hyena! Nice work!

I'm in your shadow Monster but thank you sincerely. Hope to someday have plants so big I can put a lounge chair under one like you do!


420 Mag is fun. I am very grateful for the recognition.

But mostly I'm thankful I have been able to learn and even share a lot of good information here. And make some friends.

Peace, Hyena

 

[jhfhklsnhfldk]

Thank you, Schtiggy!

As you can probably tell, painting with light is my passion, and cannabis colas are my Mona Lisa. I think I love creating those portraits as much as growing the stuff. To be recognized for some of them is a humbling and very special honor for which I am exceedingly thankful.

Since we are all here to help each other,

This seems like a good time to say some things about photography.

Here goes. I was a professional photographer for over 20 years. I did a dozen years as a skydiving photographer and nearly 500 weddings so I've done the, shall we say, difficult stuff. But you don't need pro experience to do great cannabis portraits! Cannabis portraits are pretty basic and if you want to make interesting ones here are a few important tips I will pass along, hopefully they will make it easier for you and others to create the kind of photographs your beautiful plants deserve.

1) Creating a great portrait is about giving the illusion of depth. You will notice I always shoot my subjects against a deep, visually interesting background (never a wall) and with the right light on the background (usually around half as much as the main subject) a sense of depth is achieved. This isolates and emphasizes your subject.

2) The focus (on the subject) of a great portrait must be razor sharp. If you don't get the subject perfectly sharp you missed. Especially important when the subject has intricate detail...like a big fat cola.

3) The number one reason for out-of-focus pictures isn't the camera...it's caused by slight movement of the camera as you press the shutter button. Finding a way you can brace or steady your camera is crucial. I have learned to lock down a hand-held shot almost like a tripod but the easy way for everyone is just brace your camera against something solid every time or for very best results get a tripod. A basic one is super cheap but pays big dividends.

4) Flash can really add detail but must be used gently. A little fill helps put the emphasis on your subject. Too bright blows out details. Mainly you just move a little further away or a little closer until you find the sweet spot.

5) Finally, it's not the camera but the technique that matters. SIT DOWN...I own some of the best cameras on Earth but I swear to you every picture I have ever published on 420Mag.com was taken with my Samsung PHONE. Now you know. The abundant lighting in a grow room is plenty to work with and again, if you have a camera that will focus and you hold it completely still, it's really all about the lighting and having an eye for composition. (And maybe a little practice too).

I appreciate you allowing me to opine. Thanks again for the congrats and best to you too my friend. Keep 'em green!

Peace, Hyena

Thank you for this! I can take photos and turn them into something other worldly...but I have always had problems taking the original photos that I work with. I am still, however, using a 79.00 camera purchased in 2006. My nug of the month photo for January took 3 days. I ended up with about 500 watts of fluorescent lighting directly above it and laid my arms and face on a stool to steady the camera This was GOOD to read, but GREAT to know that it comes from a professional.