Loved those Afghanistan shots, and well, longtime lurker (or, at least, non-poster-of-actual-photos), so I thought I'd finally get up my courage and post some stuff. All taken on a 400d with Kit lens, though once I can muster the funds I intend to buy a Sigma 30mm f/1.4
Doleful.
From behind the scenes.
View from Howth Summit (overlooking Dublin).
Something's missing...
Obviously, C&C is desperately needed Oh, and bigger sizes are available on my flickr, not sure how you guys get your nice in-between sizes!
EDIT: Looking at the third one I can already see that I could crop it halfway up and not lose anything, the clouds are the interesting bit :S
Mr_Anonymous: I agree that you could crop the out-of-focus bit at the bottom of the third one.
Mclovin: Like everyone's already said, I really like your photos, especially the soldiers leaving the helicopter and the silhouette. Maybe the picture of the woman could be improved by cropping some of the left side off. I feel kind of stupid giving people advice about this stuff, but that's what I'd try.
Pope, I like your picture of the grass seed. (And your borders, which I've started using on some my own pictures. I hope you don't mind).
Another person coming out the shadows. Just scored an XSI for a good price. Here's some test shots for people interested. No post processing done. Shot in .jpg.
Harro World! Goofing around with light writing. Shoulda turned on my lamp. Ah well, next time.
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Cliche' Ole'!
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Lesson One: Don't shoot 1600 ISO with a lot of shadows
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Apparently some had issues blowing reds out and making them orange. I didn't see this.
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For the macro whores: Get a macro lens.
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Horizontal view of the couch, not too bad in the low light.
Basically the 1600 ISO isn't too usable, but overall I'm super happy to have dropped a shitload of money Hopefully I get the photoshop thing down and post more. Cheerio!
Dag, how'd you pull off that light-writing? Normally when I see it it's through long exposure, but I don't see a bunch of blur around you/the subject to suggest such was done. So what's your secret?
Looks to me like had the room completely dark? Probably went really fast too. Mmm the XSi. I don't need the upgrade, but I would like the upgrade. I will save and save and save and save and save and save for the 5D instead.
A nice picture of my niece from earlier today.
And a good example of why I ALWAYS shoot in raw -- the top is what the camera saw, the bottom is how it looked after simply adjusting the white balance in Lightroom.
Dag, how'd you pull off that light-writing? Normally when I see it it's through long exposure, but I don't see a bunch of blur around you/the subject to suggest such was done. So what's your secret?
Saw it on a metacafe video. You actually use a flash right away which I guess exposes the scene, then if it's dark enough (in this case too dark), the utensil? you use to write will not expose the person doing the writing. Use a small led, like on a keychain or something, and you'll remain invisible. If I had like a speedlight flash to expose the scene I imagine you could still remain totally invis during the process. G'luck.
That is a very nice picture. Of all the pictures on the page so far (no offense to other people, you guys are loads better than I am right now), it caught my eye the most.
And this may seem weird, to ask for requests, but I'm getting a Sony A-350 soon (apparently) and I'm trying to see what its capable of outside what I see on sony.com and whatnot. Anyone have one/be willing to share some pictures?
Maaaan, went for an interview for a architectural magazine today, turns out they won't hire me as I don't have the right equipment. They were happy with my work and myself, but they need something that shoots at higher resolution and DPI, so 10+ megapixel at least.
And this may seem weird, to ask for requests, but I'm getting a Sony A-350 soon (apparently) and I'm trying to see what its capable of outside what I see on sony.com and whatnot. Anyone have one/be willing to share some pictures?
Everything I've posted here so far has been from the Alpha 350. Here are some more that were shot yesterday!
On the 350: The 14 Megapixel sensor sort of just is. It helps in that it gives you more resolution to work with, but the pixel wells are smaller than some sensors so it's a bit of a trade off. Noise is good up to and including ISO 800, but ISO 1600 tends to make shots unusuable for anything larger than small prints.
The body is stabilized, which is great - it hands you a few extra stops for hand holding; things that are simply a blur on my XTi without a tripod I can successfully shoot with the 350 simply by bracing myself with a bit of forethought.
LiveView is a neat feature. Sony is the only brand who has this done right as of right now; the Canon and the Olympus are slow to AF on this and it's a clunky method. Sony injected a second sensor into the camera which means the AF is fast an it's more WYSIWYG than other LiveView cams. I use the LiveView rarely, but it's another tool in your bag, which isn't a bad thing.
Much like everyone else, Sony has a low-pass filter charge/vibration method for removing dust. Dust hasn't been a problem for me yet.
The body is a little on the heavy side in comparison to some of the newer consumer/entry level cams out there (I picked up the Olympus 420 yesterday... it feels like a point and shoot. Those four thirds bodies and lenses are *light*) but I like a bit of heft so that works for me.
The dynamic range optimizer is something that you're either going to love or you're going to turn it off. HP pioneered this technologies years ago and it seems like everyone's picking up on it now. It's performed at the RAW level pre-jpeg conversion so it works even if you're shooting RAW. I find it does help in some of those contrasty scenes where you might lose detail. If you shoot RAW all the time and you prefer to have more control over your images you might shut it off.
There's a ton of cheap, quality glass out there for it - and it's easy to come by given that you're not competing with Canon owners for it (it's like trying to pry meat out of a wolf's jaws from time to time). I've picked up a Minolta and a Sigma lens so far (a 50mm f/1.7 and a 70-210 f/3.5-4.5 macro) that have collectively cost me less than $175, which fits my budget. The kit lens is... a kit lens. *shrug* Not much to say about it other than it's an 18-70, which is a sight more than you get with most entry level DSLRs (usually being an 18-55).
For those who are interested, the archive group for this thread is up on Flickr. Seven people have joined up so far and two have posted. The idea is that it would be a living record of things posted here that you'd like to be able to share for long periods of time. If that's something that strikes you as something you'd like to do, please join up.
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This lens is beautiful and I love it.
It also weighs a ton.
Here's a photo with it.
I spent $700 on more camera gear today. Hello, sexy Manfrotto tripod and joystick ballhead, Lowepro backpack and 40D battery grip, among some other things.
I have been gone for a while doing lots of school stuff, but that is over now! Time for some pictures of a really dusty Testarossa!
I will seriously scan my film prints sometime. I am just lazy.
I really would've liked to take some pictures of it in better lighting with less dirt on it, but what can you do when you stumble upon a car like that in a hotel parking lot?
Did another wedding, will bore you guys with wedding shots probably sometime tomorrow.
Some other guy there working a prom at the same place let me use his outside studio flash setup, so there's about 100-200 shots of mine that are totally badass. Told me he could use a photographer too, so I may get to play around with all that nice gear over the summer too!
Thanks for the botp love, Sheri! I agree - that's a wonderful shot. Her eyes sparkle and her smile is terrific. The angle is flattering, the DOF is perfect, the blurred background is nice. Muy excellente!
anabel, I love both of those shots. You said the second one "breaks some rules"; please forgive my ignorance, but what did you mean?
The biggest problem is that the subject that draws the most attention (the prairie dog) isn't in focus. Then there's also the fact that even if he were in focus, he's leading out of the image drawing the views eyes away from the picture.
anabel, I love both of those shots. You said the second one "breaks some rules"; please forgive my ignorance, but what did you mean?
The biggest problem is that the subject that draws the most attention (the prairie dog) isn't in focus. Then there's also the fact that even if he were in focus, he's leading out of the image drawing the views eyes away from the picture.
Anable, I actually like it breaking the rules specifically because since the little critter's not in focus and leaving the frame I find myself wondering "What did it just finish doing?" It's very nice. In the other one I LOVE how the little kid is hiding its face while mommy and daddy kiss. That's so adorably anthropomorphic!
Guys, I'm going up into the mountains above the snow line in a couple of minutes. Any suggestions/requests? I'll be taking the 80-200 f/2.8 and the good ol' nifty fifty.
erisian pope - I'm guessing you like sigma 104 macro lens? I ask because I'm still looking around for which lens to get all I have are the two mediocre kit lenses(18-55mm & 55-200mm) that came with my Nikon D50. I'm still on the fence of whether I want a macro lens or a wide angle lens, and even if I decide that I don't know whats the best to get for my buck.
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I liked them. The first one made me think of Day of the Triffids. The second looked almost edible.
Edit: your pictures, that is. Not the rebates.
Well, the rebates too.
Hahaha!
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Doleful.
From behind the scenes.
View from Howth Summit (overlooking Dublin).
Something's missing...
Obviously, C&C is desperately needed
EDIT: Looking at the third one I can already see that I could crop it halfway up and not lose anything, the clouds are the interesting bit :S
Mclovin: Like everyone's already said, I really like your photos, especially the soldiers leaving the helicopter and the silhouette. Maybe the picture of the woman could be improved by cropping some of the left side off. I feel kind of stupid giving people advice about this stuff, but that's what I'd try.
Pope, I like your picture of the grass seed. (And your borders, which I've started using on some my own pictures. I hope you don't mind).
Those Afghanistan shots are awesome...anything with a heli in it is instantly my favorite.
Harro World! Goofing around with light writing. Shoulda turned on my lamp. Ah well, next time.
<p>
Cliche' Ole'!
<p>
Lesson One: Don't shoot 1600 ISO with a lot of shadows
<p>
Apparently some had issues blowing reds out and making them orange. I didn't see this.
<p>
For the macro whores: Get a macro lens.
<p>
Horizontal view of the couch, not too bad in the low light.
Basically the 1600 ISO isn't too usable, but overall I'm super happy to have dropped a shitload of money
-Bruce
A nice picture of my niece from earlier today.
And a good example of why I ALWAYS shoot in raw -- the top is what the camera saw, the bottom is how it looked after simply adjusting the white balance in Lightroom.
That is a very nice picture. Of all the pictures on the page so far (no offense to other people, you guys are loads better than I am right now), it caught my eye the most.
And this may seem weird, to ask for requests, but I'm getting a Sony A-350 soon (apparently) and I'm trying to see what its capable of outside what I see on sony.com and whatnot. Anyone have one/be willing to share some pictures?
Godamn D50...
Time for a loan I think.
Everything I've posted here so far has been from the Alpha 350. Here are some more that were shot yesterday!
On the 350: The 14 Megapixel sensor sort of just is. It helps in that it gives you more resolution to work with, but the pixel wells are smaller than some sensors so it's a bit of a trade off. Noise is good up to and including ISO 800, but ISO 1600 tends to make shots unusuable for anything larger than small prints.
The body is stabilized, which is great - it hands you a few extra stops for hand holding; things that are simply a blur on my XTi without a tripod I can successfully shoot with the 350 simply by bracing myself with a bit of forethought.
LiveView is a neat feature. Sony is the only brand who has this done right as of right now; the Canon and the Olympus are slow to AF on this and it's a clunky method. Sony injected a second sensor into the camera which means the AF is fast an it's more WYSIWYG than other LiveView cams. I use the LiveView rarely, but it's another tool in your bag, which isn't a bad thing.
Much like everyone else, Sony has a low-pass filter charge/vibration method for removing dust. Dust hasn't been a problem for me yet.
The body is a little on the heavy side in comparison to some of the newer consumer/entry level cams out there (I picked up the Olympus 420 yesterday... it feels like a point and shoot. Those four thirds bodies and lenses are *light*) but I like a bit of heft so that works for me.
The dynamic range optimizer is something that you're either going to love or you're going to turn it off. HP pioneered this technologies years ago and it seems like everyone's picking up on it now. It's performed at the RAW level pre-jpeg conversion so it works even if you're shooting RAW. I find it does help in some of those contrasty scenes where you might lose detail. If you shoot RAW all the time and you prefer to have more control over your images you might shut it off.
There's a ton of cheap, quality glass out there for it - and it's easy to come by given that you're not competing with Canon owners for it (it's like trying to pry meat out of a wolf's jaws from time to time). I've picked up a Minolta and a Sigma lens so far (a 50mm f/1.7 and a 70-210 f/3.5-4.5 macro) that have collectively cost me less than $175, which fits my budget. The kit lens is... a kit lens. *shrug* Not much to say about it other than it's an 18-70, which is a sight more than you get with most entry level DSLRs (usually being an 18-55).
For those who are interested, the archive group for this thread is up on Flickr. Seven people have joined up so far and two have posted. The idea is that it would be a living record of things posted here that you'd like to be able to share for long periods of time. If that's something that strikes you as something you'd like to do, please join up.
It also weighs a ton.
Here's a photo with it.
I spent $700 on more camera gear today. Hello, sexy Manfrotto tripod and joystick ballhead, Lowepro backpack and 40D battery grip, among some other things.
EDIT: Because Mango is an ass.
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I have been gone for a while doing lots of school stuff, but that is over now! Time for some pictures of a really dusty Testarossa!
I will seriously scan my film prints sometime. I am just lazy.
I really would've liked to take some pictures of it in better lighting with less dirt on it, but what can you do when you stumble upon a car like that in a hotel parking lot?
Bigger here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/90465672@N00/
Some other guy there working a prom at the same place let me use his outside studio flash setup, so there's about 100-200 shots of mine that are totally badass. Told me he could use a photographer too, so I may get to play around with all that nice gear over the summer too!
Sheri - That's a great pic of your mom! Post more 200mm goodness!
A couple butterflies from the drive home after visiting my grandmother:
100% crop from the above pic to show the detail my Sigma 105 macro can get.
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Itty bitty flower!
My car key for size reference:
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Though it breaks some rules, I still enjoy this image quite a bit:
anable, I love both of those shots. You said the second one "breaks some rules"; please forgive my ignorance, but what did you mean?
The biggest problem is that the subject that draws the most attention (the prairie dog) isn't in focus. Then there's also the fact that even if he were in focus, he's leading out of the image drawing the views eyes away from the picture.
Also, it's anable, not anabel.
Ah, gotcha.
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