How many pictures?

[limbs]

When I go hiking I tend to take about 40 pictures. From those about half turn out nice and a handful are really great shots. How many pictures do you take?

[firedancer]

I've found that the more I get into photography, the fewer pictures I take. I used to snap away at everything but now I am more thoughtful and try to take time composing a shot. On a vacation, I probably take about 40 a day and then only half of those get published to my online photo albums.

[TrailWeaver]

Originally Posted by limbs

When I go hiking I tend to take about 40 pictures. From those about half turn out nice and a handful are really great shots. How many pictures do you take?

If I am in a place that is new to me, I probably take 30 - 50 photos a day, with less than half of them being keepers. However, if I have been to the place, or one much like it, several times before I'm more selective. In that situation I will usually start looking for more detail photos. I love macro photos.

[IndianaHiker]

Well you would have to look at my photos to see what good and what isn't. I usually take about 50 to 60 photos on a weekend and not very many get deleted. Less then 5 or so. However I do have an advantage in that I have years of experience with a camera. Even using a cheap point and shot time is taking in setting up the shot and the lighting when ever possible. Having done this so much I can pretty much tell what the photograph will like like before I snap the shutter.

Just wish I could find a good safe way to backpack with my good DSLR and have it accessible while moving. Anyone here find a good solution for this.

[Kepper]

I tend to take a lot. 100+, but that is because I like to play with exposues and focal length for effect. This is especially true with moving water and low light situations. Last July in Kentucky I snapped 300+ one day, but the hike was purposely to photo waterfalls. If mike primary goal is to hike then 20-50.

[calanta]

I am still learning with a new camera that I really need more practice on but I would guess a ton. Maybe half turn out right but since I got the tripod I am hoping for some better shots on the next trip out.

[TrailWeaver]

Originally Posted by IndianaHiker

. Anyone here find a good solution for this.

Something like this might work.

Camera Harness | Camera Shoulder Harness | Camera Body Harness | Camera Chest Harness

There are other chest harnesses on the market, but I have not tried any.

The on in the link looks like it might not interfere with your backpack.

[Grandpa]

In a new area, I usually take quite a few, but on repeat trips, the number drops drastically. When reviewing, I delete any bad ones but put the rest on cd's. Then I review those and only the best get printed for the albums. But I'm really not into the photography thing by going out of my way or waiting somewhere for the perfect lighting.

[RedJasper]

Lots. I have many on CDs, good,bad,and ugly.