I'm not much on confrontation. but below is a remark that was presented to me..So, I feel it is only fair to address it. Who said it? You know who you are big fella.Statement:GoodKarma: It's kinda like playing "with stops and shutter speed bracket etc." . . . right? Or is it more like "try experimenting with shutter speeds and bracketing and push your stops a bit" ? Just enough fancy babble to sound plausible to someone who *doesn't* know, but utter bullshit to someone who *does.* Enough, really.Why would someone bracket a forest of trees it is beyond me. to make the trees greener im not sure only the artist knows. Bracketing is effective mostly on landscape photos and difficult light situations, maybe to underexpose and enhancing the effect of a sunset. Or play with light for the alpenglow effect on rock formations in Arizona Utah etc. I have many  photos that I have used the methods in the video below when I lived in Arizona going to college. I also used to shoot on chrome fuji and koda chrome..I would love to post some of these on TF but I will have to scan my slides I am very busy and dont' have much time to scan or to even shoot new stuff. maybe when im older and retire I may have more time, if I still have good eyesight by then..lolAnswer:Bracketing is an "old school" photography technique. it's not new and I didn't make it up.. the technique will work on digital as well as film. We live in a point and shoot age. Remember just as a soccer player controls the ball with skills and tells it what to do not the other way around. The same with your camera you work it - it doesn't work you. I don't claim to know everything about photography but I have effectively used this technique before.How does Bracketing work? Well you turn off the camera's automation stuff and you operate your camera in manual mode.. and yes you do play and experiment with Fstops and shutter speeds to get an effect. Honestly I haven't shot much stills or models using bracketing so im not sure how effective it is on these subjects, but I have found that Bracketing has worked very well for me with landscape compositions. I have a policy that I don't talk about things I don't know about nor do I make things up. Just so I am not misread or misunderstood and all statements are addressed.. I found a guy that talks the same fancy babble as me and he sounds plausible too. In the video below. Bracketing may or may not be for you but it is an option that if used on the right occasion will give you pleasing results.Question: Are there any other TF photographers besides me that uses bracketing?  Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend...more resource: What is photo exposure bracketing - photexls

 Bracketing video

I use the "point and shoot" method, which has been developing tremendously over the past 12 years.

I agree admin - most shooters do, the camera's light sensors and metering are extremely good these days. there are however on occassion where bracketing is effective especially on landscape compostions and if used will give a surprising result.

I use bracketing sometimes... mostly for attempts at HDR

Don't let that a**hole get you down.... unfortunately that kind of crap is quite common on TF.

Please recommend your friend to the pissing contest where he will be duly smacked down.

I bracket quite often. It's esential for HDR, and a must on critical lighting situations. I don't know a single pro that doesn't bracket. It's so easy to do with the technical advances, and shooting speed of good DSLRs now.

neo its no sweat sometimes people ask for an honest oppinion when they get it they don't know how to handle it thats why some folks stay in their box(world) and don't venture out afraid of what people might say or think i suppose. thx for your reply.. )

I agree kool I know pros use it and they know when to use it too - I love modern tech. but sometimes I like to go back to basics. nothing wrong with either modern tech or old school. thx for your input