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duster

Dec 19th, 2007, 10:51 PM

Not what I consider my very best picture...but I like it and I'm kinda proud of it...wasn't prepared, I just shot on a feeling. I just said "hey honey, look at me" then Click! ;)

No cropping here...it's the original shot but resized.

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/1349/justineed0.th.jpg (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=justineed0.jpg)

And here's the "hand made like" result after some hours on Photoshop. I know the thread is about pic but I like the result. I don,t want to start a debate about real pics vs Photoshop though...In my mind, this is 2 different things, one won't kill the other. Anyway...I imagine you understand.

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/2360/justinesmallwk3.th.png (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=justinesmallwk3.png)

Edit: it's one of my niece.

duster

Dec 19th, 2007, 10:56 PM

Here are a few I took with my camera, which was broken a week ago :(. Waiting for my new one to get here:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2389/2079101900_262388d68c_o_d.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2301/2078312267_14b29cdd5c_o_d.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2181/2079097380_c688aa4d9a_o_d.jpg

Looks like Lomo effect.

post-processing?

Edit: NVW...you answered

ashgotti

Dec 19th, 2007, 11:34 PM

^ What's Lomo?

ShadowVlican

Dec 19th, 2007, 11:36 PM

wow what a beautiful church Veteq, where is it?

duster

Dec 19th, 2007, 11:55 PM

^ What's Lomo?

Lomo was a Soviet based lens/camera manufacturer in old days. The photos taken with a Lomo were kinda unique.

From Wikipedia:
Lomography is a commercial trademark of Lomographische AG, Austria for products and services related to photography. The name is licensed from a former state-run optics company LOMO PLC in St. Petersburg, Russia. The 35 mm LOMO LC-A camera employed an unusual lens which produced large amounts of distortion at the edges of the image whilst keeping the center sharp, and was promoted by businessmen from Austria with international gallery shows.

Lomography emphasizes casual, snapshot photography. Accidents such as over-saturated colors, lens artifacts, off-kilter exposure, blurring,and exposure defects are rehabilitated to produce swirly, abstract effects — a trait emphasized by practitioners. Others use the technique to document everyday life, because the small camera size and ability to shoot in low light encourages candid photography, photo reportage and photo v�rit�.

http://static.flickr.com/162/383229371_d40561350d.jpg

Veteq

Dec 20th, 2007, 07:09 AM

wow what a beautiful church Veteq, where is it?

Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal.

darincm

Dec 23rd, 2007, 10:55 AM

not the best i have, but i love this one

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj180/darincm/CatsonaSunnyDay005.jpg

cheukiecfu

Dec 23rd, 2007, 06:50 PM

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1374/877134772_2f295c5be2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheukiecfu/877134772/)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1064/1133619943_1d45b2be63.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheukiecfu/1133619943/)

ashgotti

Dec 26th, 2007, 08:46 PM

Here's some a took at the GF's, xmas eve.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2372/2136380087_bef6978f79_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2083/2136379621_e7909ebbe3_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2259/2137159514_3cda16592f_o.jpg

nfnx

Dec 29th, 2007, 01:35 PM

Lomo was a Soviet based lens/camera manufacturer in old days. The photos taken with a Lomo were kinda unique.

From Wikipedia:
Lomography is a commercial trademark of Lomographische AG, Austria for products and services related to photography. The name is licensed from a former state-run optics company LOMO PLC in St. Petersburg, Russia. The 35 mm LOMO LC-A camera employed an unusual lens which produced large amounts of distortion at the edges of the image whilst keeping the center sharp, and was promoted by businessmen from Austria with international gallery shows.

Lomography emphasizes casual, snapshot photography. Accidents such as over-saturated colors, lens artifacts, off-kilter exposure, blurring,and exposure defects are rehabilitated to produce swirly, abstract effects � a trait emphasized by practitioners. Others use the technique to document everyday life, because the small camera size and ability to shoot in low light encourages candid photography, photo reportage and photo v�rit�.

http://static.flickr.com/162/383229371_d40561350d.jpg

i love the feel and saturation in this picture.. wow

GunnerX

Dec 29th, 2007, 10:29 PM

Playing with my new 8mm fisheye lens. 180 degree view is crazy.

http://www.gunnerx.com/pics/e300/PC276114.JPG

http://www.gunnerx.com/pics/e300/PC276128.JPG

2000fordfocus

Dec 29th, 2007, 10:40 PM

Taken with my brother's Canon A710 IS at iso400, is impressive how detail this little camera is capable off!

I did use noise reduction software on it.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2064/2148158688_891a25bab5_o.jpg

GunnerX

Dec 29th, 2007, 11:34 PM

While the picture looks ok, it's still no DSLR quality. :)

2000fordfocus

Dec 30th, 2007, 10:06 AM

While the picture looks ok, it's still no DSLR quality. :)

Care to explain?

oakville

Dec 30th, 2007, 10:32 AM

nice shot, you board train daily at track 1? :cheesygri

Playing with my new 8mm fisheye lens. 180 degree view is crazy.

http://www.gunnerx.com/pics/e300/PC276114.JPG

http://www.gunnerx.com/pics/e300/PC276128.JPG

GunnerX

Dec 30th, 2007, 09:33 PM

Care to explain?

The image is not that sharp. A DSLR with a good lens can produce a much sharper image with more detail.

nice shot, you board train daily at track 1?

Yep, RH train. :D

ShadowVlican

Dec 30th, 2007, 11:20 PM

The image is not that sharp. A DSLR with a good lens can produce a much sharper image with more detail.
i believe that camera is capable of F/8.0, which would make for an overall much sharper picture (especially for closeups)

(he used F/3.2 in that picture)

GunnerX

Dec 31st, 2007, 12:17 AM

i believe that camera is capable of F/8.0, which would make for an overall much sharper picture (especially for closeups)

(he used F/3.2 in that picture)

The aperture sizes between P&S and SLRs are quite different though due to the sensor sizes. The actual f stop of P&S cameras are much higher which is why you can't get the same DOF as SLRs. Also, the aperture size does not determine the sharpness of the image. Just the amount that will be in focus.

CSAgent

Dec 31st, 2007, 12:25 AM

i believe that camera is capable of F/8.0, which would make for an overall much sharper picture (especially for closeups)

(he used F/3.2 in that picture)

But its still a much smaller sensor than one that would be inside a DSLR. Therefore, he would still be limited by the sensor size.

ShadowVlican

Dec 31st, 2007, 12:40 AM

The aperture sizes between P&S and SLRs are quite different though due to the sensor sizes. The actual f stop of P&S cameras are much higher which is why you can't get the same DOF as SLRs. Also, the aperture size does not determine the sharpness of the image. Just the amount that will be in focus.
IMO:
not in focus = blurriness
in focus = sharpness

But its still a much smaller sensor than one that would be inside a DSLR. Therefore, he would still be limited by the sensor size.
i see.... i didn't know sensor size had an effect on DOF... i thought it was all in the lens, in which case that dSLR have obviously superior lens vs P&S cameras

so a dSLR can take an even sharper image still:!: wow

jollyeskimo

Dec 31st, 2007, 09:46 AM

Blue Mountain
D70s
18-70mm
polarizer broke into 3 pieces on the slopes :cry: (non-skiing-related cause, fortunately wasn't permanent)

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/1971/dsc9309xb2.jpg

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8800/dsc9200hk0.jpg

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/3629/dsc9241hl6.jpg

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/2488/dsc9331ly9.jpg

ShadowVlican

Dec 31st, 2007, 11:08 AM

lol if you went one day earlier, we would've met ;)

here's a four picture panorama at the top of Mogul Alley
http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/cbbcea4bec.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

VorteC

Dec 31st, 2007, 12:26 PM

hehehe, did you guys stay overnight? the outdoor hotpool @ westin was awesome. i go for a few days in winter, and for a few days in the summer. but this year, didn't go.. going to tremblant for 3 days ;)

jollyeskimo

Dec 31st, 2007, 12:42 PM

lol if you went one day earlier, we would've met ;)

here's a four picture panorama at the top of Mogul Alley
http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/cbbcea4bec.jpg

Wow, was it raining when you went? It was icy with light flurries on Saturday... was supposed to meet up with a second group of people on the same day and that didn't even happen, although I'm kinda hard to miss with a DSLR instead of ski poles.

hehehe, did you guys stay overnight? the outdoor hotpool @ westin was awesome. i go for a few days in winter, and for a few days in the summer. but this year, didn't go.. going to tremblant for 3 days ;)I was there only for a day trip... went with a bunch of buddies that board, so I had plenty of time to shoot when they were fiddling with their bindings and/or wiping out :cheesygri. Didn't do any moguls this year though since it's my first time packing a DSLR on the slopes... didn't need any unnecessary risks. Hope you have fun at Tremblant... I loooved it the last time I went.

Takada

Dec 31st, 2007, 04:54 PM

No post-processing. In Dominican Republic.

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/2632/moonst7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

blue mountain raider

Dec 31st, 2007, 05:16 PM

im still a newbie. need to tripod too lol

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2360/2152325929_0c0de4b741_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2058/2153116584_804d86d1dd_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2363/2153115634_1c75554f55_o.jpg

CSAgent

Dec 31st, 2007, 06:31 PM

IMO:
not in focus = blurriness
in focus = sharpness

i see.... i didn't know sensor size had an effect on DOF... i thought it was all in the lens, in which case that dSLR have obviously superior lens vs P&S cameras

so a dSLR can take an even sharper image still:!: wow

Of course, why else would anyone get into the DSLR market if not for better picture quality? Sometimes the depth of field isn't everything, composition is a big factor too. People often make the mistake of "OMG, I like how the background is blurred out, you take great photos..." without criticizing the composition which is sometimes $hit... Even pro photographers make bad compositions, they do it less but they still do it.

I'm no pro (yet...) but I compose the image in my mind then on the camera, and if I happen to achieve a blurred DOF, then great, if not, then it's not the end of the world. If you've seen studio shots from photographers, the background is and usually static, all the blurring in the world from post-processing and lense won't change it at all. Thats when you take a look at the composition and lighting or the directing of the model that the photographer or art director has done.

Anyway..

Shadow and jolly, awesome ski photos. I went to Mt. St. Louis today but wasn't sure if I wanted to carry my gear around. Did you guys ski down with your camera after you took them at the top of the mountain? Were you afraid of falling and possibly damaging your gear? I know I would be, I was so damn tired from 3 hours of sleeping last night I know I might have had I brought my gear..

jollyeskimo

Jan 2nd, 2008, 12:30 AM

Shadow and jolly, awesome ski photos. I went to Mt. St. Louis today but wasn't sure if I wanted to carry my gear around. Did you guys ski down with your camera after you took them at the top of the mountain? Were you afraid of falling and possibly damaging your gear? I know I would be, I was so damn tired from 3 hours of sleeping last night I know I might have had I brought my gear..

Thanks, I had a great time doing it.

I carried my gear in one of those triangular top-loading strap bags. Just some basic gear: body+wide angle lens, extra battery (due to cold weather battery performance), circular polarizer, and a couple of memory cards. I could've carried more since I had a second larger messenger bag on my all day (Crumpler Horseman), and weight wasn't much of an issue either. Next time I might bring a zoom and a prime, and maybe a monopod as well. I just bagged my lens and body before going back indoors since I didn't want to risk condensation.

I tried doing a couple of action shots while going down the slopes, but they're mostly of my friends wiping out :cheesygri. Didn't really feel totally safe about it either, so I only did it once in a while on easier runs. I'm an ok skier, so I wasn't terribly afraid of huge falls and/or damaging my gear as long as I was careful about it. Will definitely be doing it again come the next time.

GunnerX

Jan 2nd, 2008, 01:36 AM

Thanks, I had a great time doing it.

I carried my gear in one of those triangular top-loading strap bags. Just some basic gear: body+wide angle lens, extra battery (due to cold weather battery performance), circular polarizer, and a couple of memory cards. I could've carried more since I had a second larger messenger bag on my all day (Crumpler Horseman), and weight wasn't much of an issue either. Next time I might bring a zoom and a prime, and maybe a monopod as well. I just bagged my lens and body before going back indoors since I didn't want to risk condensation.

I tried doing a couple of action shots while going down the slopes, but they're mostly of my friends wiping out :cheesygri. Didn't really feel totally safe about it either, so I only did it once in a while on easier runs. I'm an ok skier, so I wasn't terribly afraid of huge falls and/or damaging my gear as long as I was careful about it. Will definitely be doing it again come the next time.

Have you checked out the Lowepro Slingshot series? My friends and I have the Slingshot 200AW and one of them goes snowboarding and has taken his gear along with him on the slopes. He's got quite high quality gear too. :)

jollyeskimo

Jan 2nd, 2008, 01:50 AM

Have you checked out the Lowepro Slingshot series? My friends and I have the Slingshot 200AW and one of them goes snowboarding and has taken his gear along with him on the slopes. He's got quite high quality gear too. :)

Honestly I don't go on the slopes often enough to really justify switching from my current bag (Crumpler 7 Mil), but if I do get a new bag I'll definitely consider it. I really like the sling design and it really makes sense for my amount of gear load. I practically use my Crumpler Horseman (my day bag) the same way with the 3rd strap that it comes with, so it kinda acts like the Slingshot without the pockets and easy access I guess.

Gdog

Jan 2nd, 2008, 02:22 AM

Went to the 2007 Festival of Lights at the VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver last night...here are a few pics:

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/6512/img2205smallaw7.jpg

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/7084/img2185smallkp6.jpg

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8586/img2216smallbl3.jpg

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/6449/img2243smallco6.jpg

Canon XTi, Tamron 17-50, tripod. :)

GunnerX

Jan 2nd, 2008, 04:51 PM

More 8mm Fisheye fun.

http://www.gunnerx.com/pics/e300/PC316178.JPG

Bao

Jan 4th, 2008, 11:24 AM

http://i17.tinypic.com/6nvdelg.jpg

aku

Jan 4th, 2008, 05:22 PM

http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs20/f/2007/273/0/4/Mandir_2___by_phen0m.jpg
http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs21/f/2007/273/3/d/Mandir___by_phen0m.jpg
http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs16/f/2007/172/0/e/Nokia_N95_by_phen0m.jpg
http://www.dreamarchitex.net/shadows.jpg

theavonlady

Jan 9th, 2008, 12:35 AM

mv10

Jan 9th, 2008, 02:30 AM

Work in progress

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2344/2180025096_2b3ec9c1a4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/uhho/2180025096/)

HunterSlayer

Jan 9th, 2008, 05:43 AM

Work in progress

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2344/2180025096_2b3ec9c1a4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/uhho/2180025096/)Wow, not bad! Only thing that needs to go in my opinion is the lens flare.

As for my best picture, I don't have it because I lost the CF card that had all the pics I took for the last 2 years and all the pics I uploaded were through imageshack so there is no way to restore them now unless I find that card. I hope to take some great shots with the Nikon D40x kit that I am going to buy next week and I will make sure to upload my best pic asap.

ShadowVlican

Jan 9th, 2008, 04:45 PM

I did a search and I don't think this one has been posted yet....
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/4673/1gb1207352vu1.jpg

One of the casinos we visited in Niagara Falls....

Using my Kodak C643.... It's one of my favourite shots!!!
that's fallsview casino :cheesygri

http://img29.picoodle.com/img/img29/4/1/9/f_20070514115m_c07a8d8.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/4/1/9/f_20070514115m_c07a8d8.jpg&srv=img29)
-this one is composed of five pictures, aka vertical panorama

CSAgent

Jan 9th, 2008, 05:07 PM

ShadowVlican

Jan 9th, 2008, 05:15 PM

That fountain is so popular, everyone and their grandma has to have a photo in front of it. All my friends who go there all have a fountain pic.. I don't see how its so cool that you have to have a photo of it. IS it its architectural styling? Maybe I'm missing something here... *shrug* What is it suppose to be anyway?
i dunno what it's supposed to be

but i can tell you when i saw it for the first time, i was like "whoa cool!!" *snap* *snap* *snap*.. :lol:

mv10

Jan 9th, 2008, 08:51 PM

one from the vacation.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2289/2164996776_1f03516e69_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/uhho/2164996776/in/set-72157603618770783/)

SENSEI

Jan 9th, 2008, 08:58 PM

That fountain is so popular, everyone and their grandma has to have a photo in front of it. All my friends who go there all have a fountain pic.. I don't see how its so cool that you have to have a photo of it. IS it its architectural styling? Maybe I'm missing something here... *shrug* What is it suppose to be anyway?

Didn't you know that those generators power the whole casino? ;)

rubberband

Jan 10th, 2008, 07:54 AM

That fountain is so popular, everyone and their grandma has to have a photo in front of it. All my friends who go there all have a fountain pic.. I don't see how its so cool that you have to have a photo of it. IS it its architectural styling? Maybe I'm missing something here... *shrug* What is it suppose to be anyway?

It's a setpiece from BioShock: The Movie. :cheesygri

GunnerX

Jan 11th, 2008, 09:04 AM

itzjere

Jan 11th, 2008, 11:23 PM

Wouldn't say it's my best, but it's one of the shots i like more..

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1200/639722610_2020b202e3_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1300/607276760_75f9e4eaa5_b.jpg

theavonlady

Jan 12th, 2008, 12:07 PM

That fountain is so popular, everyone and their grandma has to have a photo in front of it. All my friends who go there all have a fountain pic.. I don't see how its so cool that you have to have a photo of it. IS it its architectural styling? Maybe I'm missing something here... *shrug* What is it suppose to be anyway?

Actually, I don't have any photos "in front" of it! I just took the picture, as it's not something you'd see everyday and it's pretty local (as opposed to around the world)

mebiuspower

Jan 12th, 2008, 02:08 PM

Wouldn't say it's my best, but it's one of the shots i like more..

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1200/639722610_2020b202e3_b.jpg

Looks like this one was done on the same spot... :razz:

http://www.pbase.com/elegantcam/image/68417693/large.jpg

GunnerX

Jan 12th, 2008, 02:55 PM

The Docks is a great place to take pictures of the Toronto Skyline. :)

edgedamage

Jan 12th, 2008, 05:53 PM

Something I found under the radiator in the dining room.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j235/edgedamage/DSC00971.jpg

itzjere

Jan 13th, 2008, 02:34 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2192/2184998676_ef63df699c_b.jpg

dinesh_zee

Jan 13th, 2008, 07:03 PM

http://lh5.google.com/dineshbalu/R3qY7BeS3qI/AAAAAAAAAFc/0OEYyg5w618/s800/IMG_0408.JPG

http://lh6.google.com/dineshbalu/R3tJfBeS37I/AAAAAAAAAFg/nKn7t-ifK4U/s800/IMG_0418.JPG

PrinceMS

Jan 14th, 2008, 12:07 AM

Not really a great picture but just a little test I did with my new Olympus E3 camera. :D Wanted to see how noisy this teeny tiny little 4/3s sensor is at ISO1600.

Olympus E3 + 50-200mm @ 147mm f3.2 1/25s

for iso1600, u don't have any grain. What did you use to clear it? sorry, i am a newbie :)

For all others - it will help if you post what settings pic was taken. Thanx

GunnerX

Jan 14th, 2008, 12:32 AM

for iso1600, u don't have any grain. What did you use to clear it? sorry, i am a newbie :)

For all others - it will help if you post what settings pic was taken. Thanx

That was the point of the test picture I took. :D I didn't use any Noise Removal software on that. It's just a resized pic from the JPG straight from the camera. There's actually noise there and can be easily removed and will make the picture a lot more clear.

itzjere

Jan 14th, 2008, 12:35 AM

That was the point of the test picture I took. :D I didn't use any Noise Removal software on that. It's just a resized pic from the JPG straight from the camera. There's actually noise there and can be easily removed and will make the picture a lot more clear.

picture isn't bad at all. there is definitely noise. but the photo has been resized so noise is less apparent, plus it depends on the interpolation and program you chose to resize which often lessens the noise. either way, good result for a 4/3.

tma888

Jan 14th, 2008, 03:24 AM

hi,

some of my recent shots...

appreciate your comments.

thanks.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v407/tma2000/IMG_4013.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v407/tma2000/IMG_3991.jpg

mv10

Jan 20th, 2008, 06:37 PM

Took this one from York Mills TTC subway station.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2287/2201597102_aacb56b9fe.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/uhho/2201597102/)

v_tofu

Jan 21st, 2008, 07:39 PM

hi,

some of my recent shots...

appreciate your comments.

thanks.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v407/tma2000/IMG_4013.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v407/tma2000/IMG_3991.jpg

Is that the manny 190XB pro with 486 CR2 ballhead? I think I got the same setup as you :cheesygri

v_tofu

Jan 21st, 2008, 07:46 PM

Some from Monkey Hill in Hong Kong (not really sure if its called Monkey hill, its just what my buddy said it was called)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2398/2029233812_710d16188d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/2029233854_a1ae2bcb5a.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2290/2029302518_2f52f90f4e.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2215/2029302442_da80ce88a8.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2319/2037768681_437f9f82d9.jpg

jace

Jan 21st, 2008, 09:25 PM

nice pics Tofu! i really like the first image.

what gear did you used for these?

v_tofu

Jan 21st, 2008, 10:05 PM

nice pics Tofu! i really like the first image.

what gear did you used for these?

Thanks.

These were taken with My D50 and my Nikon prime 180mm 2.8 lens. Its an awesome lens in regards to size, price, and sharpness. Fred Miranda has some reviews if you are interested:http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=78&sort=7&cat=12&page=1

betaboy00

Jan 22nd, 2008, 12:41 PM

Jyeatbvg69

Jan 22nd, 2008, 04:05 PM

grand canyon from the air:

http://images21.fotki.com/v845/photos/3/310018/4770775/IMG_2045-vi.jpg

this is in vegas, not the real tower :P
http://images22.fotki.com/v821/photos/3/310018/4770775/IMG_2021-vi.jpg

wow! that grand canyon shot is ridiculous! the colors of the sky contrast those of the canyon almost perfectly. very nice shot!

Twitch1977

Jan 23rd, 2008, 02:20 PM

klam

Jan 23rd, 2008, 09:13 PM

Those are some insane macros!

Bao

Jan 23rd, 2008, 10:30 PM

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/6333/q12rb9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

BlazinTrini

Jan 23rd, 2008, 11:10 PM

Here's a couple from this summer, haven't posted here in a while, forgot all about this thread.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/2195390983_f8746ef4db_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2201/2197214037_8f66eff0ba_b.jpg

T

wow which camera was this taken with

It would be good to hear which camera and what kind of lenses or different lenses were used or if none were used

frogger

Jan 23rd, 2008, 11:11 PM

Here's a couple from this summer, haven't posted here in a while, forgot all about this thread.

Very nice. Equipment used?

ShadowVlican

Jan 23rd, 2008, 11:15 PM

eek... i hate spiders and insects :o

GunnerX

Jan 24th, 2008, 08:12 AM

Welcome Back Twitch!! Terrific macros as always. Tell everyone here what your "gear" is and I'm sure most will be surprised. :D

Twitch1977

Jan 24th, 2008, 09:12 AM

Thanks for the comments everyone. These shots are actually with my new setup of stuff, I made the leap to dSLR shooting for my bugs this summer.

I use to use a Panasonic FZ30 and a Raynox DCR250 close-up filter, but these were shot with a Rebel XTi and the Canon 100mm Macro lens (w/ extension tubes).

When I went to my dSLR I assumed that my macros would get a lot better and everything would go well but that was not the case, I underestimated the 'increased DOF' that point and shoot cameras have. The DOF on my dSLR was shockingly less which made for a lot of shots that would have turned out great on my old setup that ended up in the garbage bin with this setup.

It also made me appreciate just how sharp the Panasonic FZ30 lens was, in fact at an aperture like f16 vs the Canon 100mm Macro at f16 at a high magnification I would say the Panasonic lens might very well be sharper. The amount of diffraction caused by the 100mm macro lens at f-stops like f16 was very hard to deal with. As a result I was stuck shooting at f8 to f12 which didn't give me much focal room to work with.

Not having live view also really sucked and I really wish my XTi had it. With live view you can hold the camera away from your body and use the tension of the neck strap to help stabilize the camera for macro shooting which is a really big deal when you can't use a tripod.

So after all that's said and done, the good pictures were marginally better with my Canon setup but overall I preferred working with the FZ30 and may go back to it this summer, or just alternate between the two.

You can find the rest of my pictures at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twitch1977/ I think I noted in the descriptions which setup I used for what.

Thanks for the comments all,
T

Twitch1977

Jan 24th, 2008, 09:16 AM

Here's a couple more from this year:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2420/2195320069_1b90bc606f_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2020/2198265206_290c0af028_b.jpg

The first one is a hummingbird moth, they look almost like small hummingbirds, their wings move the same way. I only saw a few over the summer and that was the only one that let me get close enough for shots. I also have a decent one of him in full flight.

The second is a jumping spider, I kinda like the picture because if you look under the front thing there he has up in the air you can see his (orange) fangs.

T

edgedamage

Jan 24th, 2008, 09:38 AM

That's what I love about macro photography you can go into any back yard and find things to shoot.

demi2004

Jan 24th, 2008, 07:40 PM

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/7237/snakebydemi200429bbf5c0ym5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/3466/wild0065bydemi200429bc1pu2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/1624/spiderbydemi200429bc084vz1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/9168/chamilbydemi200429bea3afq0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/439/elephantsbydemi200429bcmp4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/8134/kittybydemi200429bc2386xh4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

demi2004

Jan 24th, 2008, 07:57 PM

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/3426/aligo8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/2149/snake4gx5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/5070/bearke2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/3530/hightemplepc8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Twitch1977

Jan 25th, 2008, 08:36 AM

demi2004,

I really like your pictures, that first one of the snake with it's mouth open is awesome.

I also really like the contrasty looking one with the two elephants by the house thing with the trees.

And also the kitten because I'm a softy. ;)

T

ShadowVlican

Jan 25th, 2008, 01:22 PM

wow! fantastic cat picture!

sfu_engineer

Jan 25th, 2008, 04:48 PM

I am not sure which is my BEST but I do have a lot of favourites:

#1
http://iconphoto.ca/photos/vogue/SFU_0643_edited_wm.jpg

#2
http://iconphoto.ca/photos/vogue/SFU_0591_edited_wm.jpg

#3
http://iconphoto.ca/photos/vogue/SFU_0789_edited_wm.jpg

#4
http://iconphoto.ca/photos/vogue/SFU_0727_edited_wm.jpg

n0n4m3br4nd

Jan 25th, 2008, 05:22 PM

Picture was at North Bay using my Sony DSCW80

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i109/redfire2002/northbay.jpg

This one was taken with my Sony Ericsson w810i Camera Phone

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i109/redfire2002/skypic.jpg

consumerPI

Jan 25th, 2008, 11:28 PM

Nice Pussy cat.

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/8134/kittybydemi200429bc2386xh4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

smuncky

Jan 26th, 2008, 01:10 AM

some pics i took tonight at nathan phillips square for nights of fire.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/2219483863_94c637b1e2_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2112/2219483675_c0b529a125_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2343/2220275834_5383686331_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2304/2219482505_77ebc9b30d_b.jpg

Talamasca

Jan 26th, 2008, 12:01 PM

Wow, Nights of Fire sounds cool. I'll have to check that out.

2000fordfocus

Jan 26th, 2008, 12:10 PM

Did you like those alien bees? :) I am using there system and is just addictive!

I am not sure which is my BEST but I do have a lot of favourites:

#1
http://iconphoto.ca/photos/vogue/SFU_0643_edited_wm.jpg

#2
http://iconphoto.ca/photos/vogue/SFU_0591_edited_wm.jpg

#3
http://iconphoto.ca/photos/vogue/SFU_0789_edited_wm.jpg

#4
http://iconphoto.ca/photos/vogue/SFU_0727_edited_wm.jpg

nfnx

Jan 26th, 2008, 01:06 PM

goood work guys any recommendation on a macro lens?

sfu_engineer

Jan 26th, 2008, 03:18 PM

Did you like those alien bees? :) I am using there system and is just addictive!

Love them! The flash refresh time is so much faster than my SB800. Plus the modeling lights on them can be used to take "natural" light photos as well. I think they are also very cheap too and probably cost a lot less than one hot shoe flash like the SB800. The only problem is you need a AC power source and that they are somewhat heavy having to carry 2 lightstands, 2 umbrellas, 2 AlienBee lights, a tripod, and the rest of your camera gear! At least I don't have to go to them gym now. ;)

For macro lens I recommend the Tamron 90mm Macro or Nikon 60mm Micro. Both are excellent lens at relatively (for lens) cheap prices.

2000fordfocus

Jan 26th, 2008, 04:09 PM

goood work guys any recommendation on a macro lens?

Dude, I am selling a 2 months old 60mm Micro lens!!! is basically new, I just use it a few times and found out macro isn't for me~

PM me if you a interested!

2000fordfocus

Jan 26th, 2008, 04:16 PM

Love them! The flash refresh time is so much faster than my SB800. Plus the modeling lights on them can be used to take "natural" light photos as well. I think they are also very cheap too and probably cost a lot less than one hot shoe flash like the SB800. The only problem is you need a AC power source and that they are somewhat heavy having to carry 2 lightstands, 2 umbrellas, 2 AlienBee lights, a tripod, and the rest of your camera gear! At least I don't have to go to them gym now. ;)

For macro lens I recommend the Tamron 90mm Macro or Nikon 60mm Micro. Both are excellent lens at relatively (for lens) cheap prices.

Exactly, with studio lighting, you dont want to be moving them a lot! but the end result is worth it! SB800 can only do so much until you start doing into octabox and beauty dish, etc.... Both have there places and really depend what suit your needs :)

rilhouse

Jan 26th, 2008, 05:02 PM

I am not sure which is my BEST but I do have a lot of favourites:

nice pics but what is with those colours? flashback to the early 90s.

sfu_engineer

Jan 26th, 2008, 11:55 PM

nice pics but what is with those colours? flashback to the early 90s.

The style of the shoot was retro 80's look. ;-) We did some more vintage stuff today and had a lot of fun. More on my blog:

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/vogue/vintage/SFU_3136_original_edited_wm.jpg

frogger

Jan 27th, 2008, 12:31 AM

8-P The thread can be closed now

rename

Jan 27th, 2008, 04:17 PM

Bodrum/Turkey

Took this one when I was in back home.
it is a great place for sunsets and sunrises, and vacations.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2238/2165285272_2e8e50b334.jpg

mbm

Jan 27th, 2008, 05:46 PM

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/carpics_/DSC_00652.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/carpics_/rpms.jpg

^^I lost the original pic of that one :(

smuncky

Jan 27th, 2008, 07:36 PM

some shots from yesterday night at the guvernment.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee89/smuncky/Ferry%20Corsten%20at%20Guv%2011%20year/DSC05353.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee89/smuncky/Ferry%20Corsten%20at%20Guv%2011%20year/DSC05396.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee89/smuncky/Ferry%20Corsten%20at%20Guv%2011%20year/DSC05399.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee89/smuncky/Ferry%20Corsten%20at%20Guv%2011%20year/DSC05400.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee89/smuncky/Ferry%20Corsten%20at%20Guv%2011%20year/DSC05405.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee89/smuncky/Ferry%20Corsten%20at%20Guv%2011%20year/DSC05414.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee89/smuncky/Ferry%20Corsten%20at%20Guv%2011%20year/DSC05436.jpg

rilhouse

Jan 27th, 2008, 08:05 PM

View of Charles bridge in Prague

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8764/img1799lu4.jpg

rename

Jan 27th, 2008, 09:16 PM

eheh, after seeing smuncky's pics i wanted to put this one

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/182/365753178_f6b51873d6.jpg

tienm23

Jan 27th, 2008, 11:15 PM

Here's a few from the Detroit Autoshow today

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/9178/img74292bx4.jpg

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/897/img74202gl9.jpg

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/1816/img74042gl8.jpg

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/4471/img74022fu7.jpg

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/7141/img73912iz4.jpg

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/2062/img73902uy9.jpg

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/1114/img73782vp1.jpg

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/5969/img73492as7.jpg

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/9202/img73672ya8.jpg

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/4531/img73662ua7.jpg

tienm23

Jan 27th, 2008, 11:19 PM

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/4873/img73362hz5.jpg

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2504/img73352vr3.jpg

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1318/img73252pd3.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/692/img73192np8.jpg

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/6519/img74342xb7.jpg

CSAgent

Jan 28th, 2008, 12:47 AM

tienm, damn very sharp photos there. That Hyundai concept looks hot! Did you get the specs by any chance?

Gee

Jan 28th, 2008, 12:59 AM

Who makes that Yellow Flintstone car?

tienm23

Jan 28th, 2008, 08:43 AM

tienm, damn very sharp photos there. That Hyundai concept looks hot! Did you get the specs by any chance?

Thanks, the Tammy 17-55 2.8 has really been working well for me :)

Still a concept, so I don't think it had specs yet.

sfu_engineer

Jan 28th, 2008, 08:49 PM

Thanks, the Tammy 17-55 2.8 has really been working well for me :)

Still a concept, so I don't think it had specs yet.

U mean Tamron 17-50mm F2.8. The Nikon 17-55 F2.8 costs $1000 more :D

pm_john

Jan 28th, 2008, 10:27 PM

Thanks, the Tammy 17-55 2.8 has really been working well for me :)

Still a concept, so I don't think it had specs yet.

Amazing shots!!

Do you do a lot of post processing with this lens? I have the same one btw.

jace

Jan 28th, 2008, 11:21 PM

tienm, damn very sharp photos there. That Hyundai concept looks hot! Did you get the specs by any chance?

The Genesis should have over 250 HP, RWD, 6speed, v6, i think. I read it in some car mag.

maebach

Jan 29th, 2008, 12:01 AM

Instead opf making a new thread, I was wondering if someone could recommend a good beginners camera. I read good reviews on the Nikon D40 and Canon Rebel XT. Im looking for one under $400 and those seem to be the best 2. If I should make a new thread, PM me and I'll edit this post.

tienm23

Jan 29th, 2008, 08:04 AM

Amazing shots!!

Do you do a lot of post processing with this lens? I have the same one btw.

Thanks, not too much PP -- Just levels and curves.

rubberband

Jan 29th, 2008, 09:16 AM

I'm going to have to look into that Tamron lens. I've got some fast glass, but it's mostly primes or too long for that sort of thing.

Oh, and the R8 is the meanest looking car I've ever seen. /Do want.

GunnerX

Jan 29th, 2008, 12:16 PM

Toronto Winter City 2008

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2302/2227945975_b7bc9ed7b3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gunnerx/2227945975/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2292/2228738028_dff0e8e46f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gunnerx/2228738028/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2071/2227946177_399068df2b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gunnerx/2227946177/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2321/2227946279_d59e5b9935_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gunnerx/2227946279/)

BobW

Jan 29th, 2008, 03:17 PM

Just returned from Roatan. Haven't had time to do anything with any of my underwater shots yet, but this one is my current windows desktop. Canon G7 is a fantastic underwater camera....

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh255/bobw_album/roatan897Large.jpg

Twitch1977

Jan 29th, 2008, 03:26 PM

Couple more macros:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2340/2197190117_dcbe991184_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2387/2197475625_4524581c6e_b.jpg

I'm not just about bugs!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2165/2218213787_4010936e4e_b.jpg

More on my flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/twitch1977/

T

sfu_engineer

Jan 29th, 2008, 08:56 PM

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/finalsemester/SFU_0558_edited_wm.jpg

edgedamage

Jan 30th, 2008, 12:34 AM

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/finalsemester/SFU_0558_edited_wm.jpg

Was that taken through a vent? Nice pic anyways. I think really good pictures should be watermarked before posting on the net. You don't want to see your pic in a brochure and not get paid for it.

sfu_engineer

Jan 30th, 2008, 02:49 AM

Was that taken through a vent? Nice pic anyways. I think really good pictures should be watermarked before posting on the net. You don't want to see your pic in a brochure and not get paid for it.

Thanks for the complement! That photo was taken on the top floor of the library looking down on all the tables on the main floor. The library is sort of dark at night but I was able to stop down the aperture to get just enough light from the tables showing. The rest of the light that bled from the surroundings were darkened in Photoshop using the "burn" tool.

I recently did a lot of interesting people photos for several clubs at school. So instead of people stealing my photos and posting them on social networking sites such as Facebook. I put my watermark on them so people can see who took the picture. As a photographer I don't ask for much - just recognition.

CJ TXB

Jan 30th, 2008, 03:24 AM

Here's a few of mine. I've been doing photography for about a year, using a Nikon D80.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2098/2202336912_29c72dc335.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2392/2202377249_042ca6cbc5.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2249/2203082330_8e43a9b996.jpg
This one ^^^ was published on a photoshop magazine along with a tutorial on how to get this effect. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2139/2202293373_5e5e66e58e.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2009/2202291195_72e54e9db9.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2354/2201545373_6b91747d01.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2186/2201539815_0095881376.jpg

http://tn3-2.deviantart.com/fs16/300W/i/2007/215/9/c/As_I_walk_through_the_Valley_by_CJproductions.jpg

edgedamage

Jan 30th, 2008, 10:09 AM

Here's a few of mine. I've been doing photography for about a year, using a Nikon D80.

Nice work. These works of art getting better and better.

mv10

Jan 30th, 2008, 03:29 PM

Here are my pictures from the NAIAS 2008 :cheesygri

I Went there on a Saturday, and it was extremely crowded. I ended up using my 85L for the detail shots. I guess I'll have my chance for better shots for the Canadian International Auto Show in few weeks.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2044/2227846162_4b9285ba85.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/uhho/2227846162/in/set-72157603815319133/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2089/2227016809_bd61e8b9b3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/uhho/2227016809/in/set-72157603815319133/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2282/2227216129_cde3e7181d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/uhho/2227216129/in/set-72157603815319133/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2133/2227346781_b8bdb06080.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/uhho/2227346781/in/set-72157603815319133/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2058/2228268144_cc87eeb1d2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/uhho/2228268144/in/set-72157603815319133/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2282/2229468786_a024ef0bb9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/uhho/2229468786/in/set-72157603815319133/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2252/2229646768_82e4c84fe3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/uhho/2229646768/in/set-72157603815319133/)

Link to the entire set (http://www.flickr.com/gp/10502709@N05/qF47BL)

oakville

Jan 30th, 2008, 03:43 PM

hey lucky you, as you have a pretty girl friend as model,:lol:

[QUOTE=CJ TXB;6336270]Here's a few of mine. I've been doing photography for about a year, using a Nikon D80.

sfu_engineer

Jan 30th, 2008, 05:42 PM

@ CJ TXB:
Love your post processing on your images. Great work.

@mv10:
I also like your car stuff too. Really nice use of fisheye and selective focus. Personally I hate taking photos at those car shows. There is ALWAYS some chump who gets into the frame while you are waiting to get the perfect shot. Plus there are tons of other photographers at these events and I guess I don't mingle well with other photographers!!! :twisted:

dimlight

Feb 1st, 2008, 01:27 PM

What kind of photoshop programs do you guys use?

Those car pictures look awesome!

mv10

Feb 1st, 2008, 02:27 PM

What kind of photoshop programs do you guys use?

Those car pictures look awesome!

Thanks,

I use Lightroom + Photoshop for post-processing my RAWs.

van_ulty_man

Feb 2nd, 2008, 09:33 PM

Hey Y'all

I'm really enjoying this thread so I thought I'd post a couple of images.

If anyone has some feedback, that'd be great.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2326/2237462459_8bc84a98ee_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2321/2238252540_241207449d_o.jpg

Whitewind

Feb 2nd, 2008, 11:53 PM

Never posted my pics before, but here goes

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2143/2235196885_d7df6a4228.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2117/2193447645_fe70a0dbf2.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2372/2184003743_4bf35a264c.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2049/2235169415_a958a00bd3.jpg

Any critique would be nice, since I am still a noob :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22679961@N02/sets/72157603690169841/with/2193447645/

edgedamage

Feb 3rd, 2008, 12:27 AM

Never posted my pics before, but here goes

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2143/2235196885_d7df6a4228.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2049/2235169415_a958a00bd3.jpg

Any critique would be nice, since I am still a noob :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22679961@N02/sets/72157603690169841/with/2193447645/

I really like these two. The leaf would make a great desktop wallpaper. Are you using a light box for the camera?

soupnazi

Feb 3rd, 2008, 03:37 AM

Chuckanut Drive in Washington State
http://members.shaw.ca/soup.nazi/mx5/p%20chuckanut.jpg

White Rock BC
http://members.shaw.ca/soup.nazi/mx5/jPicture%20335.jpg

Whitewind

Feb 3rd, 2008, 12:51 PM

@edgedamage

LoL for the camera pic it is only sun light coming in from my window :lol:. I don't even have an external flash yet for my D50.

About The leaf pic, the noise is really high since I shot it at iso800 right after a storm. Therefore there was very little sunlight to play with.

thx

tienm23

Feb 4th, 2008, 08:55 AM

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/5517/img74822me4.jpg

rosebud

Feb 4th, 2008, 10:56 AM

Hi, I'm gonna ask a newbie question. Laugh at will.

Is it possible to configure a humble Sony Cybershot DSC-W80 to obtain effects similar to the ones above? Macro, for instance. The camera menu has many options, but they are meaningless to me.

Thx.

FerrisB

Feb 4th, 2008, 11:05 AM

took this yesterday.
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/1152/whitevioletshk0.jpg

I'm still using an old 4MP Canon G2. It works fine for me with the full manual controls, except I would really like something more than the 3x optical zoom.

ShadowVlican

Feb 4th, 2008, 11:24 AM

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/5517/img74822me4.jpg
my god those are good

Octavius

Feb 4th, 2008, 12:32 PM

Bleh, I can't compete with the rest of you...

Anyway, I'm not that great of a photographer, but here's my best photo to date (taken with an ancient HP R707)

Took this yesterday at the 2008 Winterlude Festival in Ottawa (downsized photo+quality)

http://photos-435.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sctm/v185/26/125/90410435/n90410435_34394275_1160.jpg

sfu_engineer

Feb 4th, 2008, 12:39 PM

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/5517/img74822me4.jpg

DAMN YOU! I am hungry now. Those look so good.;)

AudiDude

Feb 5th, 2008, 09:58 AM

I can take no more!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2402/2243307551_9ab00f4ee8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2403/2243305975_2e200e9b01_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2410/2243312323_0957752290_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2350/2055731240_fb3c6df526_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2255/2243315379_1d3299dd40_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2093/2243320415_c2d91666df_b.jpg

Sorry for the photo rant. These are some of the old pictures from my 20D. The raspberry is the first pic I took with my 40D and Sigma 150 Macro.

pm_john

Feb 5th, 2008, 12:22 PM

^ excellent shots, I like pic #5 the most!

ShadowVlican

Feb 5th, 2008, 06:57 PM

^ excellent shots, I like pic #5 the most!
indeed.... where is it?

kryjathic

Feb 6th, 2008, 01:18 AM

indeed.... where is it?

looks like inside the Ceasars Palace Forum shops. (Las Vegas)

AudiDude

Feb 6th, 2008, 01:42 AM

indeed.... where is it?

All those pics are from Las Vegas, except the raspberries. Pic #5 was/is the Aladdin/Planet Hollywood. If you haven't been to Las Vegas to see it, this is the pond indoors that the rain that falls from the roof falls into. I love to see the newbies watch the rain because they always stand too close and when it picks up in intensity, they get soaked.

Aladdin before:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2360/2245321015_be4dc9ff14_b.jpg
Planet Hollywood after:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2141/2245317775_47abecc269_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2117/2245319631_a664421e78_b.jpg

Monte Carlo before last weeks fire:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2005/2246153154_63bcdc84b2_b.jpg

And Paris just because I like the picture!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2034/2245317005_045669f804_b.jpg

DaFonz

Feb 6th, 2008, 01:53 AM

http://1-2-3-direct.com/forum_stuff/fire_cool.jpg

AudiDude

Feb 6th, 2008, 02:02 AM

looks like inside the Ceasars Palace Forum shops. (Las Vegas)

It looks the same as Caesars because of the way the clouds and lighting was done. Maybe it was the same team that set up both places.

Ceasars Forum Shops (old):
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2394/2246179914_18dc5b7f4e_b.jpg

Caesars Forum Shops (new):
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2120/2246178718_bd1de11eb4_b.jpg

sfu_engineer

Feb 6th, 2008, 05:02 AM

Love that last one AudiDude!

...but this thread needs more people shots! ;)

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/vogue/SFU_0591_edited_wm.jpg

AudiDude

Feb 6th, 2008, 10:59 PM

sfu_engineer, Love that last one AudiDude!

...but this thread needs more people shots! ;)

I don't like to take people shots that much. Here is a family member who is always eager to oblige the camera though...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2187/2247247735_f0d80a1c98_b.jpg

bst

Feb 7th, 2008, 01:20 AM

I took this in one of the exhibitions at CNE.

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/6436/33109298kb2.jpg

rosebud

Feb 7th, 2008, 10:25 AM

^^^^^^^^^^

nice!

pm_john

Feb 7th, 2008, 12:01 PM

Hi guys,

Here are some pics from Wintercity festival for your viewing pleasure. The rest are in my sig if you are interested.

1.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2176/2240225469_c09bb1be9b_o.jpg

2.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2273/2241018836_24a80310e5_o.jpg

3.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2308/2241019322_5ec8720364_o.jpg

HONGXOXT

Feb 15th, 2008, 10:03 AM

http://photos-045.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v72/63/17/638821045/n638821045_93364_6258.jpg

http://photos-045.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v72/63/17/638821045/n638821045_93335_2059.jpg

http://photos-045.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v72/63/17/638821045/n638821045_93360_623.jpg

soupnazi

Feb 15th, 2008, 05:11 PM

My newest.
http://members.shaw.ca/jpoh0073/hdr/hdr.jpg

mv10

Feb 15th, 2008, 11:42 PM

from the auto show

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2269/2267442857_d48c7337f0.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/uhho/2267442857/in/set-72157603898364120/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2216/2267444969_e04e8d80a9.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/uhho/2267444969/in/set-72157603898364120/)

sfu_engineer

Feb 16th, 2008, 10:10 PM

mv10

Feb 17th, 2008, 02:32 AM

nice pans.

thanks. :D

bob0

Feb 17th, 2008, 02:36 AM

here's a few from my travels

http://www.derweiphotography.com/Places/images/_MG_2687.jpg

http://www.derweiphotography.com/Places/images/_MG_4373.jpg

http://www.derweiphotography.com/Places/images/_MG_4814.jpg

http://www.derweiphotography.com/Places/images/_MG_8682.jpg

http://www.derweiphotography.com/Places/images/_MG_8968.jpg

http://www.derweiphotography.com/Places/images/_MG_9646.jpg

ShadowVlican

Feb 17th, 2008, 04:15 PM

http://www.derweiphotography.com/Places/images/_MG_8968.jpg
omg is that where they shot the movie National Treasure :-0

drucillica

Feb 17th, 2008, 05:14 PM

omg is that where they shot the movie National Treasure :-0

You do know that that's Louvre and not just a movie set, right? (I think you're thinking of Da Vinci code, not National Treasure).

frogger

Feb 17th, 2008, 06:30 PM

You do know that that's Louvre and not just a movie set, right? (I think you're thinking of Da Vinci code, not National Treasure).

Either way, those disposable, mediocre movies didn't deserve to have the Louvre in them :-).

drucillica

Feb 17th, 2008, 08:00 PM

Either way, those disposable, mediocre movies didn't deserve to have the Louvre in them :-).

I wouldn't know - I didn't see either (I read the da vinci code though).

I just thought Shadow's comment was funny. It's like pointing at the picture of Eiffel Tower and saying "omg isn't this where Rush Hour 3 was filmed?"..

Alright, back to to the photography awesomeness :)

frogger

Feb 17th, 2008, 08:04 PM

I wouldn't know - I didn't see either (I read the da vinci code though).

I just thought Shadow's comment was funny. It's like pointing at the picture of Eiffel Tower and saying "omg isn't this where Rush Hour 3 was filmed?"..

Alright, back to to the photography awesomeness :)
Or seeing the Statue of Liberty and saying OMG that statue was in Planet of The Apes! ;-).

chernabog

Feb 17th, 2008, 08:16 PM

Or seeing the Statue of Liberty and saying OMG that statue was in Planet of The Apes! ;-).

Sure just give away the end of the movie... :razz:

sfu_engineer

Feb 19th, 2008, 03:46 AM

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/wala03.jpg

dinesh_zee

Feb 19th, 2008, 02:32 PM

DSLR (350D) amateur here...
Initial shots taken from Tamron 90mm Macro (non-Di 172E)...

http://lh4.google.com/dineshbalu/R7sqlfOLlZI/AAAAAAAAAVs/cOT4yVeF5vU/s800/IMG_1468.JPG

http://lh6.google.com/dineshbalu/R7sqp_OLlaI/AAAAAAAAAV0/lXNWXm0XIaE/s800/IMG_1477.JPG

http://lh4.google.com/dineshbalu/R7sqkfOLlYI/AAAAAAAAAVk/LYZ6vOUvA1k/s800/IMG_1454.JPG

Manual focus thru car's glass:

http://lh3.google.com/dineshbalu/R7sqiPOLlWI/AAAAAAAAAVU/tFo3sn1np28/s400/IMG_1273.JPG http://lh3.google.com/dineshbalu/R7sqjPOLlXI/AAAAAAAAAVc/FyeO3VJEmMs/s400/IMG_1274.JPG

edgedamage

Feb 19th, 2008, 04:14 PM

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/wala03.jpg

I like the lighting.

rename

Feb 19th, 2008, 04:23 PM

[IMG]http://iconphoto.ca/photos/wala03.jpg

nice...
what kind of background is this?
can you explain the setup you used for this one...

rosebud

Feb 19th, 2008, 04:52 PM

I like the lighting.

the chick is charming...

Dr_luv

Feb 19th, 2008, 05:13 PM

I took this in one of the exhibitions at CNE.

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/6436/33109298kb2.jpg

Great picture! Do you mind posting the full pic. It makes agreat desktop!

Cheers.

pm_john

Feb 19th, 2008, 09:38 PM

Some recent (future) car pics from the Autoshow. Captured using Canon XTi with Tamron 17-50.

1.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2009/2275566771_796af8e1ed_o.jpg

2.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2115/2276358682_0de10487f4_o.jpg

3.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2115/2276351790_72c8c16f33_o.jpg

sfu_engineer

Feb 20th, 2008, 12:10 AM

nice...
what kind of background is this?
can you explain the setup you used for this one...

Hey there! The background is a white background lit with one off camera flash (Nikon SB-25) attached to a shoot through umbrella on camera left. The shot was kind of an accident as I shot multiple frames in one second causing lower flash output on the second frame. I liked it much better than when the whole scene is illuminated and decided to keep that one instead.

Afterwards, lots of post processing had to be done as my parents basement is relatively small and not large enough for full dance-style poses without some Photoshop. I filled in the background and then burned everything to create a neat spotlight/vignetting effect.

If anyone wants to discuss studio lighting, posing, modeling, or post processing PM me and I would love to talk!

Here are some before and after shots:

BEFORE:

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/wala03_before.jpg

AFTER:

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/wala03.jpg

Here is another photo from that shoot:

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/wala04.jpg

2000fordfocus

Feb 20th, 2008, 10:54 PM

Nicely done! What do we do without flash~~

Hey there! The background is a white background lit with one off camera flash (Nikon SB-25) attached to a shoot through umbrella on camera left. The shot was kind of an accident as I shot multiple frames in one second causing lower flash output on the second frame. I liked it much better than when the whole scene is illuminated and decided to keep that one instead.

Afterwards, lots of post processing had to be done as my parents basement is relatively small and not large enough for full dance-style poses without some Photoshop. I filled in the background and then burned everything to create a neat spotlight/vignetting effect.

If anyone wants to discuss studio lighting, posing, modeling, or post processing PM me and I would love to talk!

Here are some before and after shots:

BEFORE:

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/wala03_before.jpg

AFTER:

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/wala03.jpg

Here is another photo from that shoot:

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/wala04.jpg

duster

Feb 22nd, 2008, 11:15 AM

During the lunar eclipse.

Not as good as I wanted them to be but it was damn too cold to play longer with the settings.

And the batteries died after 2-3 shots :mad:

Thanks to the 15 min. charger though, I was able to take 2-3 more shots at ~ full eclipse (the orange moon, my preferred one) at the end.

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/1198/moon2pb7.th.png (http://img176.imageshack.us/my.php?image=moon2pb7.png)

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/7833/moon1tm6.th.png (http://img166.imageshack.us/my.php?image=moon1tm6.png)

Fuji Finepix S700
2s exposure
10x optical zooming
Tripod

rename

Feb 22nd, 2008, 12:04 PM

Hey there! The background is a white background lit with one off camera flash (Nikon SB-25) attached to a shoot through umbrella on camera left. The shot was kind of an accident as I shot multiple frames in one second causing lower flash output on the second frame. I liked it much better than when the whole scene is illuminated and decided to keep that one instead.

Afterwards, lots of post processing had to be done as my parents basement is relatively small and not large enough for full dance-style poses without some Photoshop. I filled in the background and then burned everything to create a neat spotlight/vignetting effect.

If anyone wants to discuss studio lighting, posing, modeling, or post processing PM me and I would love to talk!

Here are some before and after shots:

Thanks a lot for the answer.
i'm planning to create my own studio at home too, but i'm pretty new with the different lighting situations. I'm getting now a PC sync cord and a Wireless trigger to use with my SB800, then i'll probably get a SB28 as well for slave use.

its got so much PP on it, so that made me kinda confused when i saw the shot, but "before/after" shots explains a lot.

duster

Feb 22nd, 2008, 04:25 PM

Anybody else have some shots of the eclipse?

duster

Feb 22nd, 2008, 04:59 PM

My newest.
http://members.shaw.ca/jpoh0073/hdr/hdr.jpg

Very nice!

HDR here?

soupnazi

Feb 22nd, 2008, 06:59 PM

Very nice!

HDR here?

Thanks! Yup, did HDR in Photomatrix. Used exposure bracketing with the CHDK firmware on my Canon A570IS.:)

Here's two more.
http://members.shaw.ca/jpoh0073/hdr/hdr2.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/jpoh0073/hdr/hdr3.jpg

Sl300

Feb 25th, 2008, 10:39 PM

I made a lightbox over the weekend, cost me about 15 bucks!

Used this
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/1635/dsc0024fm4.jpg

To take this
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/7333/dsc0030ql6.jpg

haha, yes i was bored

bst

Feb 25th, 2008, 10:45 PM

Great picture! Do you mind posting the full pic. It makes agreat desktop!

Cheers.

That's not a problem!

You can get it here:

http://tom.juicyscript.com/IMG_7669_ps.jpg

silva95teg

Feb 26th, 2008, 01:30 AM

Thanks! Yup, did HDR in Photomatrix. Used exposure bracketing with the CHDK firmware on my Canon A570IS.:)

Here's two more.
http://members.shaw.ca/jpoh0073/hdr/hdr2.jpg

GHOSTS!

sfu_engineer

Mar 2nd, 2008, 12:40 AM

PHOTO SHOOOOT!

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/graffiti_01.jpg

CanadaBoy

Mar 6th, 2008, 10:33 PM

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1797/tor1pg8.jpg
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/7562/tor2vy0.jpg

rilhouse

Mar 9th, 2008, 11:01 PM

inside the coliseum in rome.

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/8918/img1984wk7.jpg

NuggyBuggy

Mar 13th, 2008, 01:26 AM

sfu_engineer

Mar 13th, 2008, 01:45 AM

I love these images, and I hope not to seem as if I am criticizing them - I am most emphatically not - but it's apparent that some of them have had a lot of post-processing done on them. So I guess my question is this: have we really "taken" a picture if we needed to work it up extensively in Photoshop to get the effect we are looking for ? After a certain amount of post-processing, is the resulting image "photography", or is it now a different (but still valid) form of art ?

Is this an issue for purists, or is working in Photoshop now considered part of how "photography" is modernly construed ?

Well for my previous photo, no photoshop was used. Lighting was done all OLD SCHOOL! But photoshop is simply a tool for photographers of today. I am totally understand your point though and some photographers push it too far. Too much photoshop leads a photo to become a "digital illustration".

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/graffiti_01.jpg

tienm23

Mar 13th, 2008, 08:16 AM

I love these images, and I hope not to seem as if I am criticizing them - I am most emphatically not - but it's apparent that some of them have had a lot of post-processing done on them. So I guess my question is this: have we really "taken" a picture if we needed to work it up extensively in Photoshop to get the effect we are looking for ? After a certain amount of post-processing, is the resulting image "photography", or is it now a different (but still valid) form of art ?

Is this an issue for purists, or is working in Photoshop now considered part of how "photography" is modernly construed ?

I understand your point and agree to a certain extent, but I also think that photoshop is equivalent to digital darkroom room. The same "tricks" (lighting, burning, dodging, levels) have been used for years in traditional film photography. All that being said...I really don't care for most HDR Photos

bluewaker

Mar 13th, 2008, 02:27 PM

These are my first few photos I've taken on my dSLR. Hope they're not too bad =(.

A little out of focus =( . The file name for this one is called prohax because...well...my friend's cat's name is actually Hax.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/bluewaker/prohax.jpg

My keyboard and headphones. I suck at keyboarding though =( Don't have time for it. There's even dust on it! I'm so ashamed. :o >:(

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a85/bluewaker/_MG_6627copy.jpg

bst

Mar 14th, 2008, 03:43 PM

Took this after washing the car :cheesygri

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6756/img1872copyxb3.jpg

googoo

Mar 15th, 2008, 10:46 AM

The same "tricks" (lighting, burning, dodging, levels) have been used for years in traditional film photography. All that being said...I really don't care for most HDR Photos

Correct, but remember that most of that was done to black and white photographs and is pretty much a requirement in B@w.

the problem is that most people use photoshop as a fix all and not a minor tweak tool.

The HDR image of the Miata at Stanley park shows off a very nice car, but the fact that the front end of the Miata is so incredibly burnt out illustrates the problem of too much playing around, and over using the tools in Photoshop.

Remember that we can all make Pseudo HDR images with 1 photograph and you'll have a few less ghosts to boot:)

Brent

Lieur

Mar 15th, 2008, 12:34 PM

Took this after washing the car :cheesygri

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6756/img1872copyxb3.jpg

Is this a Mazda3?

rosebud

Mar 15th, 2008, 12:43 PM

did you wash it under freezing temperautres?

majic

Mar 15th, 2008, 12:54 PM

Is this a Mazda3?

no.. mazda3s have projector headlights.. ;) and the amber lights are on the outside..

bst

Mar 15th, 2008, 05:17 PM

did you wash it under freezing temperautres?

Haha, no, Toronto has been rather warm in the past 2 days.

It's actually a 08 accord

drucillica

Mar 16th, 2008, 02:34 AM

Took this one today

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2197/2336011749_e1553d3243.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lempelziv/2336011749/)

goofball

Mar 16th, 2008, 07:55 AM

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x73/jke2k/DSC_2810640x480.jpg

This was a rather fun one to take, the recent winter storm actually produced something interesting.

sfsf

Mar 18th, 2008, 01:25 AM

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/519/20071209wq6.jpg

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/5933/20071227fo0.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/4351/20080107xj7.jpg

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/707/20080313iq9.jpg

sfsf

Mar 18th, 2008, 01:35 PM

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x73/jke2k/DSC_2810640x480.jpg

This was a rather fun one to take, the recent winter storm actually produced something interesting.

It looks awesome!!! I always want to capture the snow, but i always failed! great work, it's amazing!

ShadowVlican

Mar 18th, 2008, 10:23 PM

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x73/jke2k/DSC_2810640x480.jpg

This was a rather fun one to take, the recent winter storm actually produced something interesting.
that's amazing

i can't even see that clearly with my own eyes!

Whitewind

Mar 20th, 2008, 11:34 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2021/2348343145_736e892425.jpg
Iron Ring Baby :-0

majic

Mar 21st, 2008, 12:15 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2021/2348343145_736e892425.jpg
Iron Ring Baby :-0

ERTW :twisted:

bubble.tea

Mar 21st, 2008, 12:27 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/very%20nice%20artistic/DSC00199.jpg
got a few compliments on this one of late.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/very%20nice%20artistic/th_BedriyyihsThirdBday028.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/very%20nice%20artistic/BedriyyihsThirdBday028.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/very%20nice%20artistic/th_BedriyyihsThirdBday027.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/petawawa/very%20nice%20artistic/BedriyyihsThirdBday027.jpg)
Some fun ones from last year.

Veteq

Mar 21st, 2008, 07:49 AM

here are 2 that I took a few weeks ago...

http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/butterflyPlace/butterfly.jpg
http://www.redcedarphotography.com/webPics/butterflyPlace/bird.jpg

MartinaC32

Mar 21st, 2008, 07:15 PM

goofball

Mar 21st, 2008, 08:27 PM

Those are some nice high key/high contrast shots.

macgarnicle

Mar 22nd, 2008, 05:25 PM

Here are several pictures I've taken on a trip to Costa Rica. All of them are taken with a Nikon D80 and an 18-200mm VR lens.

As green as Costa Rica
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1234/592756796_eeaf3f2587_o.jpg

Flight through the Tacores
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/217/520289397_023d5a377e_o.jpg

Under the darkest canopy
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/215/518516339_0117ffa0c8_o.jpg

rosebud

Mar 22nd, 2008, 05:33 PM

Apocalypto! Nice pics! :cheesygri

ericmeiguo

Mar 24th, 2008, 03:08 PM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/123/321925171_6b0aef52ef_b.jpg

twopointfivebar

Mar 24th, 2008, 07:29 PM

Took this one at the Docks' parking lot with my Canon S5 IS. It was COLD that day....

http://i29.tinypic.com/14dpuv4.jpg

nfnx

Mar 30th, 2008, 03:45 PM

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/4351/20080107xj7.jpg

i need to know how you did this picture

nfnx

Mar 30th, 2008, 03:46 PM

Nikon D40

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/GettingFit2/tiredsickie-a.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/GettingFit2/kissbrother-a.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/GettingFit2/kiss.jpg

i love this second picture, i want to reference it in a bloggg is there an online album i could refer to??

rosebud

Mar 30th, 2008, 10:09 PM

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/4014/primavera069bx5.jpg

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8900/primavera073yr4.jpg

bst

Apr 6th, 2008, 02:54 PM

Went car shooting yesterday:

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/4310/img2052ko5.jpg

ali123

Apr 6th, 2008, 02:58 PM

Went car shooting yesterday:

How did you make it look like that?

SENSEI

Apr 6th, 2008, 03:06 PM

bst

Apr 6th, 2008, 03:24 PM

From the looks of it, he used a tripod and 30sec exposure.

Great shot...I wonder if it would look any better if your stopped down a bit more to get the star effect from the lights...maybe down to f/11-16?

I actually tried stopping down, but to me, the star effect was a little too distracting in this picture, so I opted out.

tienm23

Apr 6th, 2008, 09:43 PM

How did you make it look like that?

Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Image Date: 2008:04:06 00:37:15
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 16.0mm
CCD Width: 7.33mm
Exposure Time: 30.000 s
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Bias: 1.00
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)

Alphamale

Apr 7th, 2008, 12:58 AM

How did you make it look like that?

I'm guessing HDR. 3 or more different exposures. Compile them, adjust each layer and viola.

bst

Apr 7th, 2008, 01:18 AM

Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Image Date: 2008:04:06 00:37:15
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 16.0mm
CCD Width: 7.33mm
Exposure Time: 30.000 s
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Bias: 1.00
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)

Thanks for posting my EXIF data.

I'm guessing HDR. 3 or more different exposures. Compile them, adjust each layer and viola.

It's actually not HDR. When I took this picture, the cars in the front was awfully dark, so I just simply played around with levels to get desired effect.

uvadtmfub

Apr 7th, 2008, 12:26 PM

A piglet at the EX
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v387/uvadtmfub/Misc/piglet_by_uvadtmfub1024.jpg

My car
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v387/uvadtmfub/Misc/My_car_Mazda_3_by_uvadtmfub1024.jpg

My gallery for anybody who is interested :D http://uvadtmfub.deviantart.com/

Viper98

Apr 7th, 2008, 12:46 PM

wow

some of you guys are really good

any tips for someone like me who is just starting to get in to photography?

thelefteyeguy

Apr 7th, 2008, 12:48 PM

d_Ave

Apr 7th, 2008, 02:22 PM

My car
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v387/uvadtmfub/Misc/My_car_Mazda_3_by_uvadtmfub1024.jpg

Very nice. Turned out good!

edgedamage

Apr 8th, 2008, 06:50 PM

Not my best picture, but keeping with the thread title "post the best picture you have taken".
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j235/edgedamage/DSC02541.jpg

uvadtmfub

Apr 9th, 2008, 04:43 AM

hehe...i see a licence plate number :cheesygri

haha yeah, got too lazy to blur that out... i figured everyone on the street can see my license plate number.. no big deal..

drucillica

Apr 10th, 2008, 01:28 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2376/2384788672_3303610f8c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lempelziv/2384788672/)

jb22

Apr 12th, 2008, 12:48 PM

Here are some photos from a road trip here in Australia along the Great Ocean Road... most of these were taken with my Sony Alpha a100 but the last two were taken with my Canon S80.

http://xs126.xs.to/xs126/08156/dsc02222561.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs126.xs.to/xs126/08156/dsc02231347.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs126.xs.to/xs126/08156/dsc02333684.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs126.xs.to/xs126/08156/dsc02265261.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs126.xs.to/xs126/08156/dsc02357319.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs126.xs.to/xs126/08156/dsc02428-edit315.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs126.xs.to/xs126/08156/dsc02430982.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs126.xs.to/xs126/08156/dsc02456748.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs126.xs.to/xs126/08156/img_2112360.jpg (http://xs.to)

http://xs126.xs.to/xs126/08156/img_2120549.jpg (http://xs.to)

Whitewind

Apr 12th, 2008, 02:22 PM

Shot with my "new" D1X

Currently having a love hate relationship w/ it.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2239/2407509785_189434cc30.jpg

bst

Apr 15th, 2008, 09:18 PM

This was a random shot, but it turned out really well.

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/2545/img2309tu1.jpg

sfu_engineer

Apr 15th, 2008, 11:48 PM

Shot with my "new" D1X

Currently having a love hate relationship w/ it.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2239/2407509785_189434cc30.jpg

Mmmmm .. 50mm F1.4. Is that a manual focus version? I don't see "AF or AF-D" anywhere.

What other issues are you having with your D1x Whitewind? I am finding it to be quite heavy but shooting/lugging it around for the whole day sure helps to build muscles!

;)

consumerPI

Apr 16th, 2008, 12:54 AM

Who wants to guess how much server space this thread is eating up on RFD?

consumerPI

Apr 16th, 2008, 12:56 AM

Holy Downtown Asian Massage Parlour batman.
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/2545/img2309tu1.jpg

sfu_engineer

Apr 16th, 2008, 01:22 AM

Who wants to guess how much server space this thread is eating up on RFD?

Not much? The photos are all hosted by external websites. I could be wrong though. I love seeing what Canadian photographers post. I especially love the fact that many of the times the subject matter is really close to home (ie. photos from Toronto).

Fx45

Apr 16th, 2008, 01:36 AM

Not nearly as pro as you guys, but thought i'd join in...

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/2460/picture717smallyd9.jpg
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/4943/picture604smallkh3.jpg
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/8355/dsc01930smallbo2.jpg

^*^BATMAN^*^

Apr 16th, 2008, 01:37 PM

Holy Downtown Asian Massage Parlour batman.

You rang?

nfnx

Apr 16th, 2008, 03:34 PM

where was that? two posts above

rosebud

Apr 16th, 2008, 05:59 PM

Holy Downtown Asian Massage Parlour batman.

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D

rosebud

Apr 16th, 2008, 06:00 PM

You rang?

a fellow hobbyist.......... lol!!!!!! :D :D

rilhouse

Apr 16th, 2008, 06:41 PM

a fellow hobbyist.......... lol!!!!!! :D :D

chinatown rug & tug FTW. :D

demi2004

Apr 16th, 2008, 07:48 PM

jb22

Apr 17th, 2008, 01:46 PM

Some more photos from Melbourne...taking during the Moomba Waterfestival a few weeks back, I think it's to celebrate Australia's labour day.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2094/2420723145_2ed7d8686d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2067/2420724851_e8925c4df0_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2151/2420725147_149a75e713_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2408/2420726215_6e0431257a_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2062/2420726683_c28bbafaaf_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2178/2420727237_526fdefabf_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/2421541862_6cfab5d93d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2266/2420729079_8585226242_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/2420728745_5b8aa9bf31_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2019/2420728589_998b4410de_o.jpg

sfu_engineer

Apr 17th, 2008, 10:23 PM

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/sarah_demetri/DSC_3146_original_wm2.jpg

d_Ave

Apr 18th, 2008, 11:12 AM

Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any under water photos they've taken? I am thinking about picking up the Olympus 1030 SW.

In any event, kudos on the great pictures all!

civicb

Apr 19th, 2008, 10:35 PM

-i'm new to dslr...just picked up a sony A100K 2 days ago for a decent price
-took me 2 days to finish the manual and did lots of research on the net to "how to take good pics"
-then today i decided to return the camera...it's just not for me somehow...
-well here's my last shot with the A100...dunno if it's good or not...well...

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z264/sbvsjordans/DSC04249.jpg

drucillica

May 2nd, 2008, 11:24 PM

From my first set of pictures with my new D300.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2040/2457824955_e367306857.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lempelziv/2457824955/)

SENSEI

May 2nd, 2008, 11:32 PM

Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any under water photos they've taken? I am thinking about picking up the Olympus 1030 SW.

In any event, kudos on the great pictures all!

Shot with G9 and the Canon underwater case.
Taken while snorkeling in Tortola at the Baths, Virgin Gorda.

http://ShaneHo.smugmug.com/photos/276898543_vqR5j-M.jpg

http://ShaneHo.smugmug.com/photos/276901877_tVwj4-M.jpg

http://ShaneHo.smugmug.com/photos/276903130_HMVQx-M.jpg

http://ShaneHo.smugmug.com/photos/276903906_KaPrs-M.jpg

http://ShaneHo.smugmug.com/photos/277166036_Gf3B8-M.jpg

NiMSo

May 2nd, 2008, 11:50 PM

Sakura in High Park, Toronto.
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/7659/img4377ke0.jpg
First time seeing the cherry blossoms here, and it was gorgeous!
You really have to see it in person to appreciate how beautiful it was.

ak-47

May 2nd, 2008, 11:54 PM

is it too late to see the blossoms this weekend

NiMSo

May 3rd, 2008, 12:16 AM

is it too late to see the blossoms this weekend

With the recent rain/wind, I'm not sure how well the blossoms have endured the weather. I went last Thursday, and it was in full bloom by that point. It's worth a try sometime this weekend - though expect it to potentially be busy.

isom3tric

May 3rd, 2008, 12:22 AM

Sakura in High Park, Toronto.
First time seeing the cherry blossoms here, and it was gorgeous!
You really have to see it in person to appreciate how beautiful it was.

I agree, I went this past Tuesday and it was very beautiful, and a lot of photographers.

http://photos-850.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v236/202/122/172005850/n172005850_35444796_5581.jpg

billdozer

May 3rd, 2008, 10:12 AM

1970s leicaflex sl

random street photography, sometime last week

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/1864/200804260025cv8.jpg

nfnx

May 3rd, 2008, 11:39 AM

^ kensington!

Dr_luv

May 3rd, 2008, 08:33 PM

From my first set of pictures with my new D300.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2040/2457824955_e367306857.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lempelziv/2457824955/)

Nice picture. What lens?

Nice pictures NiMSo and isom3tric! Post more..

drucillica

May 3rd, 2008, 08:43 PM

Nice picture. What lens?

Nice pictures NiMSo and isom3tric! Post more..

This was with 50mm f/1.8

Dr_luv

May 3rd, 2008, 09:37 PM

Zug_Zwang

May 3rd, 2008, 10:18 PM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/130/383183998_fc219b102f.jpg

drucillica

May 3rd, 2008, 11:19 PM

D'oh! I just checked out your flickr page. I really like my 50mm for portraits, but I think i would love it if it could auto focus on my D40. :razz:

Your pic is my new desktop background, I hope you don't mind. :)

Heh that was pretty much the reason why I got a D300 (I had a D40 up until 2 weeks ago). I love the 50mm lens, but I tried it on my D40 and couldn't get a sharp picture at all :(

isom3tric

May 4th, 2008, 12:31 AM

Heh that was pretty much the reason why I got a D300 (I had a D40 up until 2 weeks ago). I love the 50mm lens, but I tried it on my D40 and couldn't get a sharp picture at all :(

Hehe exact reason I dropped the D40 and upgraded to a D200. The 50mm f1.8 autofocus was essential especially at parties when you need that autofocus and don't want people to be smiling for 30 seconds waiting for you to focus.

Dr_luv

May 4th, 2008, 06:17 PM

Hehe exact reason I dropped the D40 and upgraded to a D200. The 50mm f1.8 autofocus was essential especially at parties when you need that autofocus and don't want people to be smiling for 30 seconds waiting for you to focus.

When first I got the 50mm I had the exact same problem. It was kinda tiresome to have everyone smiling for a long time while I fiddled with the focus. Forget about taking candid shots. Right now I'm getting pretty good at it.

Anyone want to buy my D40?

monty613

May 4th, 2008, 08:40 PM

This thread has been extremely inspirational - I read through the entire thing a few weeks ago and decided to go out and buy my first DSLR! (Canon XTi)

I brought it with me to SF recently and here are some of the pics (be gentle, all were taken strictly with the 18-55 kit lens, no filters or PS)

Golden Gate
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/8240/img0565ae4.jpg

Golden Gate #2
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/9913/img0685ep1.jpg

Telegraph Hill
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1208/img0551lz5.jpg

View From Hotel (Penthouse junior suite, thank you $20 trick from RFD Travel section!!!)
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/5015/img0699sb2.jpg

goofball

May 4th, 2008, 08:45 PM

This thread has been extremely inspirational - I read through the entire thing a few weeks ago and decided to go out and buy my first DSLR! (Canon XTi)

I brought it with me to SF recently and here are some of the pics (be gentle, all were taken strictly with the 18-55 kit lens, no filters or PS)

View From Hotel (Penthouse junior suite, thank you $20 trick from RFD Travel section!!!)
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/5015/img0699sb2.jpg

All were pretty good considering it's your first outing with the camera. The only thing with this particular picture is to use fill flash (probably around -0.7 flash compensation). Just to remove the shadows mainly.

monty613

May 4th, 2008, 08:52 PM

All were pretty good considering it's your first outing with the camera. The only thing with this particular picture is to use fill flash (probably around -0.7 flash compensation). Just to remove the shadows mainly.

Thanks! I'm looking at getting a Speedlite so I can bounce the flash because I found (especially when using the flash the first time in the photo) it was extremely harsh and reflected off the glass.

d_Ave

May 6th, 2008, 08:23 AM

Shot with G9 and the Canon underwater case.
Taken while snorkeling in Tortola at the Baths, Virgin Gorda.

Those are great pictures. Wonder if I could get a nice waterproof case for my Canon S3IS? :?:

Shinjieva01

May 6th, 2008, 07:52 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2003/2329781782_24eba84265_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2020/2443458755_a6cf0ef9e1_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2077/2279100262_96eb903d9b_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2010/2248201052_fbd33e945f_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2101/2307989292_fcf90322c0_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2209/2258875261_e2b93b39ef_b.jpg
courtesy of my Nikon D40 SLR

visit my Flickr page here
http://flickr.com/photos/aho_1987/

zatrix

May 6th, 2008, 10:34 PM

courtesy of my Nikon D40 SLR

visit my Flickr page here
http://flickr.com/photos/aho_1987/

You my friend are proof that it's not the camera that makes the photographs, but the photographer. Fantastic photos!

What kind of lens kits do you use?

Shinjieva01

May 6th, 2008, 11:14 PM

You my friend are proof that it's not the camera that makes the photographs, but the photographer. Fantastic photos!

What kind of lens kits do you use?

thanks Zatrix
I shoot with the 18-55 kit lens and 55-200mm f/4-5.6 AF.
I'm looking to add a 50mm f/1.8 and a faster zoom telephoto to my collection when I have the money.

AudiDude

May 7th, 2008, 02:25 AM

Spent a few days off work and got bored...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/2473063044_a4c020d9fc_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2473072358_766f0f16f7_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2379/2472263065_a946023774_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2315/2472234835_c8e1790991_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2109/2472233799_8e572a1a68_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2472279915_12c43b9312_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2312/2472282637_776e5c6a7a_b.jpg

Shinjieva01

May 8th, 2008, 12:53 AM

from my sports series...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2122/2078342007_0aa64ed6bb.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2347/2168224506_70db200b52.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2007/2167657265_a6f13c6875_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2399/2168328880_a0720375e1_b.jpg

taken with Nikon D40 55-200mm f/4-5.6 AF

see more of my images here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aho_1987

Twitch1977

May 8th, 2008, 10:12 AM

Those are great basketball shots for a lens of that speed in what I assume isn't the greatest lit arena. The white balance looks off by quite a bit though.

T

tienm23

May 13th, 2008, 08:46 AM

Some shots from my walk last night

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/5900/img87533sr5.jpg

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/6457/img86942zo3.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/9812/img86962gu6.jpg

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/5417/img87082ln4.jpg

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/5908/img87112xm7.jpg

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4499/img87122fc2.jpg

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/8264/img87152ga1.jpg

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6271/img87192xr0.jpg

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/7611/img87312dy7.jpg

jb22

May 13th, 2008, 11:54 AM

Some shots from around Melbourne's CBD...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/2486414525_dbf7cff01c.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2126/2487316386_1873d3792f.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2118/2486417315_752562491a.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3059/2486416831_b440650112.jpg

Tsuius

May 15th, 2008, 11:59 PM

I took this one today.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2278/2496419740_5a04c5a3f5.jpg?v=0.jpg

sfu_engineer

May 16th, 2008, 11:01 AM

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/alex_ed/DSC_5063_original_wm.jpg

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/alex_ed/DSC_5073_original_wm.jpg

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/alex_ed/DSC_5084_original_wm.jpg

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/alex_ed/DSC_5087_original_wm.jpg

PrinceMS

May 17th, 2008, 12:37 PM

Spent a few days off work and got bored...

wat lens is this? Thanx

AudiDude

May 17th, 2008, 04:59 PM

wat lens is this? Thanx

Bottom two are the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM . All the rest are a Sigma 150mm f2.8 APO Macro DG EX HSM . Some taken with the Sigma also were done in conjunction with a Sigma 1.4X EX APO Tele-Converter.

phuviano

May 18th, 2008, 04:52 PM

Some shot of the TFC game yesterday.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2285/2503350466_52cbf410b0_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2414/2502519167_3b5fc2cc5d_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2502523343_ec9790c853_b.jpg

radeonboy

May 18th, 2008, 08:04 PM

Spent a few days off work and got bored...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/2473063044_a4c020d9fc_b.jpg

gotta ask what cam and lens did you use?

AudiDude

May 19th, 2008, 02:31 AM

gotta ask what cam and lens did you use?

Thats the Sigma 150mm f2.8 APO Macro DG EX HSM and the Canon 40D probably with the Sigma 1.4X EX APO Tele-Converter. The photo is not cropped, so it could be printed very large. With my 20D, I have printed 24X36 with no problems.

sonic

May 20th, 2008, 01:30 AM

I took this last week...straight from the camera, no cropping.:|

http://http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/1707/img0593by7.th.jpg (http://img294.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0593by7.jpg)

monty613

May 26th, 2008, 09:46 PM

my last couple photos were taken on my very first outing with my new xti and the kit lens.

here are a few recently taken with my new tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 and my 50mm f/1.8.

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/1093/img1832ie8.jpg

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/1751/img1987el6.jpg

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/5307/mg1182yf6.jpg

radeonboy

May 28th, 2008, 08:29 PM

From my recent trip to Veradero, Cuba.

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2025/bbgi3.jpg

drucillica

May 28th, 2008, 08:46 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2013/2532238010_58e5c43294.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lempelziv/2532238010/)

Cruel_Angel

May 30th, 2008, 11:57 AM

I've got much to learn. I've only been doing this for a a couple of weeks now.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y76/shin_tenshi/DSC00588Small.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y76/shin_tenshi/DSC00548Small.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y76/shin_tenshi/DSC00539Small.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y76/shin_tenshi/DSC00226Small.jpg

King of Canada

May 30th, 2008, 04:47 PM

Here are a few of my faves.

http://chrislewis.smugmug.com/photos/297784300_qgQ8S-XL.jpg

http://chrislewis.smugmug.com/photos/184057078_9aSxR-L.jpg

http://chrislewis.smugmug.com/photos/184056016_67WpB-L.jpg

http://chrislewis.smugmug.com/photos/246905077_Vkdmy-L.jpg

http://chrislewis.smugmug.com/photos/220023318_ADip7-XL.jpg

justDeals

May 31st, 2008, 08:34 PM

Inspired by this thread i decided to go ahead and buy a new dslr last week. Critique appreciated.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2524118258_9b3dff1f25_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2007/2524089694_7cea10f677_b.jpg

rosebud

May 31st, 2008, 09:06 PM

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/8638/donmills071rt3.jpg

N_Raged

Jun 1st, 2008, 01:21 AM

1.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2043/2512436548_e794dcbfe3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davie_t/2512436548/)

2.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2335/2529796677_99605f7e0a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davie_t/2529796677/)

<3 film

Takada

Jun 1st, 2008, 08:35 PM

http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/2333/dsc00178tk3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

jb22

Jun 2nd, 2008, 02:47 PM

I got my Minolta 50mm 1.7 lens a few days ago for my Sony a100 so I took it out for a spin, I've also started to play around more with my RAW files in Lightroom, trying to be more creative.

Sorry for all the pics but I'm pretty proud of these, not saying they're the best photos ever, I just like them.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/2545842274_c12aa1f422.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2148/2545015525_e6c1954d6e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2545838874_3871e48b93.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2545839252_b72fe70917.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2167/2545012403_4e304b1795.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2545835396_dc208f6dc3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/2545011253_c90996630c.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2545008079_827be8c1e8.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2545007455_c0eee10ee1.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3159/2545829612_eaf05ae6f1.jpg

jb22

Jun 2nd, 2008, 02:49 PM

Here are some more...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/2545005337_25d7ffa61c.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2371/2545003309_9879e274d2.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2166/2545002335_1951697f9d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2143/2545824762_82780c1f72.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2545001971_dc55f66723.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/2544995649_713944af76.jpg

It took me a while to get use to the being at 50mm as my kit lens goes as wide as 18mm but I have to say after getting use to it I'm very happy with this lens.

dumbass

Jun 3rd, 2008, 09:56 AM

http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/2333/dsc00178tk3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

what kind of tree is that? Rose of Sharon?

Sl300

Jun 4th, 2008, 04:33 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2013/2532238010_58e5c43294.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lempelziv/2532238010/)

whoa d300, nice lines and tones

mv10

Jun 4th, 2008, 04:49 PM

Going to Montreal tomorrow, and I can't wait! :cheesygri

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2550250558_aafef98fa2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/uhho/2550250558/)

Twitch1977

Jun 9th, 2008, 03:12 PM

I was posting a picture of one of my Costco mantis's in the related thread and figured I'd come poist it here as well. Comes with bonus mayfly picture!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/2555065736_d8624fda72_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2401/2539635942_15ba92df48_b.jpg

T

faken

Jun 9th, 2008, 03:51 PM

Just a few from a while ago.

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/5158/n5039232739229133rl5.jpg

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/6593/n5039232739239453tq5.jpg

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/5369/n5039232739273851ti3.jpg

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/92/n5039232739295261ic1.jpg

metrognome

Jun 10th, 2008, 08:22 PM

This is the first time i've ever posted pictures for critique. I'm quite proud of these shots and would love to hear your comments. Taken in high park.

http://i28.tinypic.com/f2qvqc.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/2qm1cna.jpg

klam

Jun 11th, 2008, 01:22 AM

A few photos from a recent journey through Barcelona.

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-05-23-IMG_9200_web.jpg

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-05-23-IMG_9216_web.jpg

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-05-31-IMG_9746_web.jpg

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-05-31-IMG_9753_web.jpg

Barcelona, Spain. 2008.

Twitch1977

Jun 11th, 2008, 10:08 AM

Hey klam,

Great shots, that must have been an awesome trip.

The octopus is my favorite.

T

ruffdeezy

Jun 12th, 2008, 06:24 AM

Here's my favorite shot from the first set taken on my new d60
taken at Shannon Falls near Squamish BC
http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/7/a/a/129361/preview_shannonfalls200806070.jpg

1/10 f22

mebiuspower

Jun 12th, 2008, 12:40 PM

http://www.transgressive.ca/images/jen/_DSC8818.jpg

jb22

Jun 12th, 2008, 12:48 PM

Along The Great Ocean Raod, Victoria Australia.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3049/2567587791_9e6987cbfd.jpg

Did some post work to get this image to where it is, for reference here's the original (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/2567588437_1c79d02604.jpg).

radeonboy

Jun 12th, 2008, 09:57 PM

^*^BATMAN^*^

Jun 13th, 2008, 09:27 AM

http://www.transgressive.ca/images/jen/_DSC8818.jpg

Should have closed the ejection port cover. Though good drills on not having the finger on the trigger(I geuse I have been teaching basic training for the army for too many years...haha)

demi2004

Jun 13th, 2008, 11:43 PM

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/9711/29wu2.jpg

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/8388/img548743xq8.jpg

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/7097/img540941copylq7.jpg

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/3249/32we7.jpg

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/5748/68wp7.jpg

rosebud

Jun 14th, 2008, 11:06 AM

^^^^ terrorists? :D

Shinjieva01

Jun 15th, 2008, 01:14 AM

lol... demi... funny how your sig says "wedding photographer" :-0

but seriously... those are awesome pics...looks like something you would see in the newspapers/magazines... are you a photojournalist?

Shinjieva01

Jun 15th, 2008, 01:20 AM

had to rework on most of my pictures after finding out my monitor was not calibrated properly :(

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/313273267_n9dxN-M.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/312497525_Ewsno-M.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/312493307_hgoET-M.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/313131136_YwCMX-M.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/312501834_sWzX5-M.jpg

jb22

Jun 18th, 2008, 10:30 AM

Anzac Memorial, Melbourne
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2589498515_53098fd900_o.jpg

Twitch1977

Jun 23rd, 2008, 10:04 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/2601134635_160a64f801_b.jpg

One from the weekend.
T

Shinjieva01

Jun 24th, 2008, 01:29 AM

some more from recent church events... camping and picnic =)
http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/317348566_JGxZn-L-1.jpg
http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/317348817_teHjd-L.jpg
http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/317411919_QqLaY-L.jpg
http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/317427511_zx2WS-L.jpg
http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/317406676_wgy4Y-L.jpg
http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/317817730_HowWT-L.jpg
http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/317824492_NE6mV-L.jpg
http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/318896551_g5wWQ-L.jpg

more here ... http://ah87.smugmug.com/

thanks for looking! comments and suggestions are appreciated =)

rosebud

Jun 24th, 2008, 07:09 AM

Wow man.. How about a warning next time. Are you Brent Stirton? Love some of the shots, could have gone with out some of the nasty stuff.

really?

ericdraven

Jun 24th, 2008, 11:15 AM

===

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2331/2539366622_a25502c078.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2589463764_4cbd5c05a8.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/2566849270_ff6b97e4f9.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidcwong/

===

smuncky

Jun 24th, 2008, 11:49 AM

some more from recent church events... camping and picnic =)
http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/317817730_HowWT-L.jpg
http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/317824492_NE6mV-L.jpg

this guy was my teacher for one of my courses last year. really nice guy and knows A LOT about toronto.

Asad_A203

Jun 26th, 2008, 12:08 AM

Not my best; but an interesting picture I took today:

http://imusion.net/asad/Canon/gone%20fishing%20copy2.jpg

Shinjieva01

Jun 26th, 2008, 12:09 AM

very nice. like the use of cutout =)

SirAlain

Jun 26th, 2008, 02:48 AM

My God, all your pictures are breathtaking. How do y'all do it?
(Im looking for someone who can take my headshots, btw. :) )

meeks

Jun 26th, 2008, 03:13 AM

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj205/meekso/_MG_9274.jpg

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj205/meekso/_MG_0009.jpg

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj205/meekso/_MG_0006.jpg

some pics i took with my canon 400d during vacation :)

MarkIII

Jun 26th, 2008, 11:13 AM

Some Random shots I took with the 1Ds mark III using the Canon EF 24-105mm L lens IS.

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/7230/11b8092sbl6.jpg

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/8311/11b7900squ2.jpg

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/6862/11b8043sos2.jpg

phuviano

Jun 26th, 2008, 02:22 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2589463764_4cbd5c05a8.jpg

I have a picture of the Banana Republic building you have in the background. Same place, different time. Although I see you live in Montreal, where as I don't. :cheesygri

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2549337379_461a80c558_b.jpg

mok86

Jun 26th, 2008, 03:17 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2549337379_461a80c558_b.jpg

how did you take this picture? it's amazing

Asad_A203

Jun 26th, 2008, 05:00 PM

how did you take this picture? it's amazing

A really wide lens I would imagine. Awseome picture though.

soupnazi

Jun 26th, 2008, 05:36 PM

I agree as well. It kinda looks like HDR but it isn't. What settings and camera/lens was used? Any post processing?

rosebud

Jun 26th, 2008, 07:41 PM

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/3894/gabi025rr9.jpg

drucillica

Jun 26th, 2008, 10:59 PM

I agree as well. It kinda looks like HDR but it isn't. What settings and camera/lens was used? Any post processing?

This looks kind of like the Dave Hill effect. Probably used the high pass filter in Photoshop.

CSAgent

Jun 27th, 2008, 12:24 AM

how did you take this picture? it's amazing

Could have also used the Highlight/Shadows adjustments in Photoshop as well...

phuviano

Jun 27th, 2008, 01:47 AM

how did you take this picture? it's amazing

Um.. I used a camera, haha. :cheesygri Well, post processing helps. Thanks.

A really wide lens I would imagine. Awseome picture though.

Thanks.

I agree as well. It kinda looks like HDR but it isn't. What settings and camera/lens was used? Any post processing?

Canon 40d with a Tamron 17-50. Picture was taken @ 17mm, 320th of sec, f 4.0, and iso 100. Yes post processing was done. Well, I've been told is tone mapping. I know HDR is when you combine 2 or more images at different exposure levels. I didn't combine any images together. I'm still a noob in my books.

Could have also used the Highlight/Shadows adjustments in Photoshop as well...

I did use settings under the highlight/shadows section in Aperture. The main setting which created the effect are labeled, high tonal width, mid contrast, and low tonal width.

CSAgent

Jun 27th, 2008, 02:13 AM

A couple from a photoshoot I recently did at Sunnybrook Park. Canon 40D, 70-200MM F2.8L IS (both shot at F/6.3 + Speedlite 580ex Mk 1).

http://www.mattvphotography.ca/gallery/albums/mvphotos/aaa.jpg

http://www.mattvphotography.ca/gallery/albums/mvphotos/aab.jpg

Does anyone think the second pic looks like similar to the girl from the Exorcist? lol

SirAlain

Jun 27th, 2008, 06:02 AM

Amazing pictures everyone!!!

Here's my contribution. (I am a complete amateur btw.)

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/crazie123abc/Artsy/IMG_2683.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/crazie123abc/Artsy/IMG_2675.jpg

mok86

Jun 27th, 2008, 06:29 AM

ahh ok i was thinking HDR but it would be really hard with moving objects such as ppl. What program did you use?

Um.. I used a camera, haha. :cheesygri Well, post processing helps. Thanks.

Thanks.

Canon 40d with a Tamron 17-50. Picture was taken @ 17mm, 320th of sec, f 4.0, and iso 100. Yes post processing was done. Well, I've been told is tone mapping. I know HDR is when you combine 2 or more images at different exposure levels. I didn't combine any images together. I'm still a noob in my books.

I did use settings under the highlight/shadows section in Aperture. The main setting which created the effect are labeled, high tonal width, mid contrast, and low tonal width.

phuviano

Jun 27th, 2008, 01:51 PM

ahh ok i was thinking HDR but it would be really hard with moving objects such as ppl. What program did you use?

Aperture 2.

rosebud

Jun 27th, 2008, 07:31 PM

These pics are nice, I'd like to share them

http://www.geocities.jp/deal_steal/bui2

Cheers!

rosebud

Jun 27th, 2008, 10:54 PM

http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/5712/june27002xg7.jpg

rosebud

Jun 27th, 2008, 11:50 PM

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/3156/torretorontoharbourfrontu9.jpg

Viper98

Jun 28th, 2008, 08:06 PM

this isn't a good picture but I just had to post it

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/4494/canadacloudpi2.jpg

remind you of something?

rosebud

Jun 28th, 2008, 08:44 PM

^^^^ lol

dinossaur perfoming an hjob? :D

Viper98

Jun 28th, 2008, 08:45 PM

^^^^ lol

dinossaur perfoming an hjob? :D

:lol: I can totally see that now

MattGrass

Jun 29th, 2008, 06:30 PM

Couple of quick shots from a couple weekends ago. Numa Falls just outside of Banff.
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc65/MattGrass/triptocalgary147.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc65/MattGrass/triptocalgary145.jpg

AudiDude

Jun 30th, 2008, 10:46 AM

this isn't a good picture but I just had to post it

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/4494/canadacloudpi2.jpg

remind you of something?

To clean my sensor every once in a while, and to use my polarizer, or if that doesn't help on an overcast day, use some Cokin slides...

frogger

Jun 30th, 2008, 10:52 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/2594388776_534bc3333a_b.jpg

frogger

Jun 30th, 2008, 10:54 AM

remind you of something?
That there is a little piece of **** below Canada

Viper98

Jun 30th, 2008, 12:05 PM

To clean my sensor every once in a while, and to use my polarizer, or if that doesn't help on an overcast day, use some Cokin slides...

lol.. the sensor is clean.. the window I took it through isn't:cheesygri
also I have a uv filter on that lens so I couldn't attach my polarizer(which on my 55-250 lens anyways)

what are cokin slides though? That sounds like something that might be helpful for me to buy!

AudiDude

Jun 30th, 2008, 12:59 PM

lol.. the sensor is clean.. the window I took it through isn't:cheesygri
also I have a uv filter on that lens so I couldn't attach my polarizer(which on my 55-250 lens anyways)

what are cokin slides though? That sounds like something that might be helpful for me to buy!

Oh boy! Someone who wants to spend money! here we go!
Seriously though, Cokin stuff is cheap.

Look here:

http://www.cokin.fr/kits.html

What I use them for is on overcast days. Everything is hit with the same amount of light, but it's an overcast gloomy light. If you look at the filters in the link, you would frame your shot and slide the filter down until the sky is blue (or pink or red or tobacco etc). So I can now shoot on days that I used to avoid because of the way the sky looks.

Also, when you are shooting a landscape and the sky is too bright, you use a graduated neutral density filter and slide it down until the sky is better exposed (darker) and the foreground is better exposed (lighter). When you see some of those amazing photos where it seems like you can see everything for miles because it is all properly exposed, a lot of them are using Cokin (or similar filters).
The next filter I would like to get is a reverse ND grad, although they are not cheap, they can do wonders.

Look here:

http://www.singh-ray.com/grndgrads.html

You start off with a ND filter that gets darker towards the middle for surpressing the really bright band caused by sunrise and sunset and then goes clear for the foreground. Yes you could try to photoshop it via HDR and applying filters, but after shooting a whole trip with tons of HDR, I will be chained to my computer for half a year trying to get them the way that I want. A single near perfect shot would occupy much less of my time, and these filters help with that.

The cokin adapter is $18, the holder is $20 and a ND grad filter is about $25.

More inspiration:

http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=cokin&w=all

demi2004

Jun 30th, 2008, 01:09 PM

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/3492/bedouinmu0.jpg

jb22

Jun 30th, 2008, 04:53 PM

After a four day trip to Sydney I ended up with around 1240 images, narrowed it down to around 380 images.

Here are a few...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/2625907378_f4734ed812.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2625908422_ab68875b85.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/2625085701_ab844a2f59.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/2625083987_dfbb1585c9.jpg

and one not of the Opera House...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2625074273_669e4348f4.jpg

manixc

Jul 1st, 2008, 02:32 AM

A couple from a photoshoot I recently did at Sunnybrook Park. Canon 40D, 70-200MM F2.8L IS (both shot at F/6.3 + Speedlite 580ex Mk 1).

http://www.mattvphotography.ca/gallery/albums/mvphotos/aab.jpg

Does anyone think the second pic looks like similar to the girl from the Exorcist? lol
how do you do that (i.e. isolate one color)?

phuviano

Jul 1st, 2008, 03:23 AM

how do you do that (i.e. isolate one color)?

Its really easy. In photoshop, use 2 of the same images. The original pic, and convert one to b/w. Copy the b/w image over the colour image as a layer. Now your image should just look b/w. Take the erase tool, and erase over the parts where you want it to show colour.

jb22

Jul 1st, 2008, 04:26 AM

frogger

Jul 1st, 2008, 07:45 AM

Or just use the masking tool to mask out the part(s) you want kept colour, reverse the mask, then change the area to black & white.

zoomzoom

Jul 1st, 2008, 10:43 AM

Or it could have been done with Color Accent (available on some Canon cameras).

manixc

Jul 1st, 2008, 12:31 PM

Its really easy. In photoshop, use 2 of the same images. The original pic, and convert one to b/w. Copy the b/w image over the colour image as a layer. Now your image should just look b/w. Take the erase tool, and erase over the parts where you want it to show colour.

Or you could just kill the saturation of every colour except the one you want to leave in.

Or just use the masking tool to mask out the part(s) you want kept colour, reverse the mask, then change the area to black & white.

Or it could have been done with Color Accent (available on some Canon cameras).

cool thanks for the tips

jb22

Jul 1st, 2008, 12:48 PM

cool thanks for the tips

That's the thing with Photoshop - there's no one way to do anything. You have many different options to solve a problem - maybe this is why people think Photoshop is hard to use.

jace

Jul 1st, 2008, 03:47 PM

Top of the R.O.C

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2216/2179973296_46b4459e42.jpg

subway
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2068/2179989188_5f746e2647.jpg

this pic has been used in many ads in europe, states and canadian print and web media and was shown on Etalk show as well
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/2352482205_c159972b33.jpg

bpopd

Jul 2nd, 2008, 11:59 AM

demi, CSA, jace, and sfu... Rock on and keep posting!

soupnazi

Jul 3rd, 2008, 12:54 AM

A few with my lowly Canon A570IS.;)
http://picasaweb.google.com/Kwantlen/Photography

CSAgent

Jul 3rd, 2008, 01:27 AM

how do you do that (i.e. isolate one color)?

My method for doing this particular photo was... Isolated the region I wanted to colorize with the Polygonal Lasso, feathered by 10 pixels, inversed, Black & White conversion with Red filter. Inversed it again so only the lips were selected, went into Hue & Saturation and increased the Red channel only to my liking.

Then, duplicated layer, gaussian blurred by 7.9 pixels. Changed duplicated layer opacity to 20% for that soft focus look. Flattened and then finished it off with Noise Ninja plugin to reduce noise.

sfu_engineer

Jul 3rd, 2008, 01:50 AM

demi, CSA, jace, and sfu... Rock on and keep posting!

Thanks bud! I haven't had any interesting subjects to take photos of in a while. But let me post some stuff I did a while ago. This was a shoot outdoors that we did near the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. We wanted to get an outdoor city look to the photos similar to the Sex and the City Movie posters.

I hope to post much more soon as I am photographing a Abercrombie/Sutherland model candidate Sunday and shooting with an up and coming fashion designer Monday. I cannot wait! ;)

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/DSC_5522_original_wm.jpg

http://sexandthecitymovie.org/images/images/sex-and-the-city_newposter3.jpg

klam

Jul 3rd, 2008, 07:48 AM

A few from Pride Week Toronto...
http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-06-29-IMG_1539_web.jpg
http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-06-29-IMG_1766_web.jpg
http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-06-29-IMG_1793_web.jpg
http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-06-29-IMG_1770_web.jpg
http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-06-29-IMG_1802_web.jpg

jb22

Jul 3rd, 2008, 10:38 AM

Some randoms from Sydney...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2231/2625080319_820cdc1872.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/2625892840_7e0e30da89.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2625891814_4f27522be2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2625079469_d8b662cec2.jpg

ecobuilder

Jul 3rd, 2008, 11:00 AM

Spent some time looking through this thread and have to say there are some awesome pictures!!

Good job people!

lz7j

Jul 4th, 2008, 01:25 AM

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/smooth__operator/cntower1.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/smooth__operator/toronto_night1.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/smooth__operator/cool1_bw.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/smooth__operator/subwaytracks1.jpg

Whitewind

Jul 4th, 2008, 03:30 AM

Haven't posted in a while

Couple of Garden Shots

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/2636061860_6ff3220f1a.jpg

Playing around w/ CaptureNX2

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2635231101_0ea5fc18e8.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2636058080_b9e71da750.jpg

Couple from Doors Open

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2565433076_a732a27946.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3127/2564607155_ef91c8a78f.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2564602813_b6fa62d57a.jpg

Enjoy

jasonyong19

Jul 4th, 2008, 04:16 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/2636103959_6735ddd5b5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/2636103445_fbc10673b9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2636930542_764b11c431.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/2636931166_e07de147c2.jpg

N_Raged

Jul 4th, 2008, 05:09 PM

1.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2620037918_cc863f2ca0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davie_t/2620037918/)

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2631418582_e05956122b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davie_t/2631418582/)

klam

Jul 4th, 2008, 05:30 PM

Here are a few more from Pride Week in Toronto. Here are some of my favs.

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-06-29-IMG_1983_web.jpg

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-06-29-IMG_1995_web.jpg

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-06-29-IMG_2000_web.jpg

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-06-29-IMG_2042_web.jpg

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-06-29-IMG_2043_web.jpg

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-06-29-IMG_2063_web.jpg

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-06-29-IMG_2066_web.jpg

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-06-29-IMG_2085_web.jpg

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-06-29-IMG_2084_web.jpg

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-06-29-IMG_2100_web.jpg

rosebud

Jul 4th, 2008, 05:41 PM

congrats, nice pics...

SmartazzAzn

Jul 4th, 2008, 07:54 PM

How do you guys get your pictures looking so sharp? I'm particularly pretty newbish when it comes to photography as I just bought a dSLR, so does it come down to lighting? lens?

sfu_engineer

Jul 4th, 2008, 08:57 PM

How do you guys get your pictures looking so sharp? I'm particularly pretty newbish when it comes to photography as I just bought a dSLR, so does it come down to lighting? lens?

I would say having a good lens helps. Otherwise aperture setting and appropriate lighting are good to have as well. Also you can use post processing to sharpen up a photo too.

monty613

Jul 4th, 2008, 10:22 PM

still new to this

just got a canon 70-200mm f/4L today and took a couple quick pics, here's one of the better ones.

pic sharpened and desaturated w/ photoshop (except eyes)

http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/2392/kristyeyesjpgzx3.jpg

CSAgent

Jul 5th, 2008, 12:21 AM

How do you guys get your pictures looking so sharp? I'm particularly pretty newbish when it comes to photography as I just bought a dSLR, so does it come down to lighting? lens?

Just remember that rule of shutter has to be higher than the focal length for sharpness.

Example:

70-200mm, at 200mm on a 1.6x body (Rebel series, D40 to D80 series, 20D to 40D series) is 320mm so shutter has to be equivalent to 1/320 or higher to ensure sharpness. 50mm, on 1.3x (1D series, D200-D300 series) body is 65mm so shutter has to be 1/65 or higher...etc. Bump up ISO if you're shooting on Av mode for camera to gain higher shutter speed.

ak-47

Jul 5th, 2008, 12:52 AM

from china

http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/544/img5785rc4.jpg

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/3771/img6341op7.jpg

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/7910/img6716hc1.jpg

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9654/img6816bh0.jpg

aZnRYcEbOi

Jul 6th, 2008, 10:43 AM

a few of my fav's from last night's Festival of Fire Finale at Ontario Place.

http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/4783/20080705018kc9.jpg

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/1016/20080705041fo5.jpg

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/4240/20080705043uq5.jpg

SENSEI

Jul 7th, 2008, 12:27 AM

aZnRYcEbOi:

That's how you take fireworks!! Great job!!
Great vantage point as well...

sfu_engineer

Jul 8th, 2008, 12:15 AM

Here are some photos I promised I would share. I am really enjoying the new Canon 30D! Very different than my other Nikons (D1x, D70s, and D200).

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/marjorie-beach/IMG_1306_original_edited_wm.jpg

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/marjorie-beach/IMG_1349_original_edited_wm.jpg

http://iconphoto.ca/photos/marjorie-beach/IMG_1362_original_edited_wm.jpg

aZnRYcEbOi

Jul 8th, 2008, 08:14 PM

aZnRYcEbOi:

That's how you take fireworks!! Great job!!
Great vantage point as well...

Thanks! I was at a friend's condo near Spadina & Queens Quay.

I must admit, fireworks is alot of luck though since you never know when the next bursts are coming.

Techhead

Jul 9th, 2008, 08:08 AM

Found this big gal in my yard two years ago.
The body of this spider was the size of a nickle. Making an easy feast of a yellow jacket.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b117/1992YJ/Anything%20Goes/Spider008-1.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b117/1992YJ/Handyman/Spider022.jpg

Techhead

Jul 9th, 2008, 08:11 AM

This one perched itself in my front yard, almost twice the size of the prior spider.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b117/1992YJ/Handyman/Spider027.jpg

Shinjieva01

Jul 12th, 2008, 12:17 AM

from a soccer match (dont know the teams) at the new stadium at McMaster
just happened to catch the ref giving out red cards when i arrived...

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/329645388_VxcMG-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/329646461_CJ6dd-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/329644723_g23r7-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/329815330_9YUNc-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/329644843_twmTc-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/329679339_R3xez-L.jpg
random spectator

more here ...
http://ah87.smugmug.com/gallery/5381856_djgxw#329645388_VxcMG

Shinjieva01

Jul 13th, 2008, 01:37 AM

taken today at the ROM =)
went with a friend, who lent me his Sigma 10-20 and Nikon Fisheye :)

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/330453594_Bn6QM-XL.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/330476050_F76Ve-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/330453915_LMu2X-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/330453469_W3c2s-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/330545122_q9EPE-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/330452944_Eo4sa-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/330536438_q8yAu-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/330574889_h6CkT-L.jpg

phuviano

Jul 13th, 2008, 11:09 PM

I like the last picture Shinjieva. I have a dinosaur fetish though :cheesygri

Here are 2 pics of my trip to Chicago. I would have taken one of the sears tower, but to be honest, I didn't even know which one was the sears tower until I got back home and googled it.

I'm not sure exactly what this is. Its a huge mirror, and that's all I know about it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/2666654870_083d805451_b.jpg

Here's the water fountain from the opening credits from the show "Married with children".

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/2666656604_432fa218eb_b.jpg

jb22

Jul 13th, 2008, 11:45 PM

Here's the water fountain from the opening credits from the show "Married with children".

Is that the official name? :cheesygri

That public art in the first pic is cool, it be interesting with what kind of photos you could get at night

SENSEI

Jul 13th, 2008, 11:50 PM

Is that the official name? :cheesygri

That public art in the first pic is cool, it be interesting with what kind of photos you could get at night

Goggle image "chicago magic bean".
251000 images.

After the sears tower and wrigley field, one of the most photographed spots in chicago.

CSAgent

Jul 14th, 2008, 12:12 AM

Goggle image "chicago magic bean".
251000 images.

After the sears tower and wrigley field, one of the most photographed spots in chicago.

Re: chicago magic bean

I wonder how they keep it reflective all of the time..and what happens to it in the winter when there is snow.

Shinjieva01

Jul 14th, 2008, 12:51 AM

Re: chicago magic bean

I wonder how they keep it reflective all of the time..

lots and lots and lots of brasso :cheesygri

left-ear

Jul 17th, 2008, 11:06 AM

CSAgent

Jul 17th, 2008, 02:07 PM

I'm not really to confident in my photography yet since i don't know what all the buttons on my d80 are for haha. anyways, here's one of the first photos i've ever taken with it.

I had to steady my arm on the balcony since i didn't have a tripod.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk247/left-ear/DSC_0167.jpg

I'm up for criticism :cheesygri

Can you see what's behind the leaves? No. And neither can your audience, and that's what takes away from this potential good photo. What's your main point of focus here, the leaves in the foreground that's clearly visible or the pool and its surroundings behind the leaves?

left-ear

Jul 17th, 2008, 05:00 PM

SENSEI

Jul 17th, 2008, 05:54 PM

^thanks man. i was trying to get around the trees but i was limited by the view off the balcony. Goes to show you my amateurness.Anyways, I should be back in a year and hopefully by then i'll get a better shot. But yea, much appreciated!

Nothing wrong with having a limited view.
I think what CSAgent was getting at is where do you want to get the viewer's eyes to go.

The pool and bridge in the background is what I think should be the main subject, but you've left it so small in the background that the front trees are over powering it.

Why not just zoom right in and get the bridge and pool without the front leaves?

Something like this...
http://ShaneHo.smugmug.com/photos/333712934_v7UYw-M.jpg

Now you have the trees more like a border rather than an obstacle...The foreground is still much too cluttered, but you can see the difference..

malaujai

Jul 17th, 2008, 06:07 PM

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/7236/2008071221x12me9.jpg

One of my favourites.

duster

Jul 17th, 2008, 06:34 PM

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/7236/2008071221x12me9.jpg

One of my favourites.

Wow! A U-Haul truck! :cheesygri

Oh...wait...there's a girl there. ;)

She looks like an asian girl...am I right? Tiny girl with straight dark hairs...yep, I guess she is!

BTW, nice shot!

jb22

Jul 18th, 2008, 03:25 AM

GunnerX

Jul 18th, 2008, 04:33 PM

Carnival Splendor docked at Monaco 2 weeks ago.
http://gunnerx.ca/pics/monaco/P7030283.jpg

View from the ship.
http://gunnerx.ca/pics/monaco/P7030236.jpg

Wish this was my driveway. :)
http://gunnerx.ca/pics/monaco/P7030315.jpg

thelefteyeguy

Jul 18th, 2008, 04:36 PM

*fromage* from chinese banquet

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1525/dsc3604nt8.jpg

certainly

Jul 19th, 2008, 10:58 PM

Took this today around 11 AM. Quiet impressed by the kit lens IQ.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/2683532348_ebec3183a7_b.jpg

WillFi

Jul 20th, 2008, 01:16 PM

BEE good

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/2685281547_3fe3a5f91a_b.jpg

sfu_engineer

Jul 21st, 2008, 03:59 AM

Here's one morefrom Sydney....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2678696747_5974277ea8.jpg

And some more abstract shots from a war memorial here in Melbourne...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2649157167_cc8ba8150b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/2649988726_0f8d96ded6.jpg

Hi there jb22!

Your abstract photos are excellent. I like the colour and creative composition of all your images. Keep it up.

jb22

Jul 21st, 2008, 05:05 AM

Hi there jb22!

Your abstract photos are excellent. I like the colour and creative composition of all your images. Keep it up.

Thanks.

Bao

Jul 26th, 2008, 10:42 PM

http://jamesbaophoto.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/blogimg_1540.jpg?w=500&h=333

Whitewind

Jul 28th, 2008, 08:26 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/2712318660_029776e307.jpg

Lonely girl in Harajuku, Tokyo Japan

klam

Jul 28th, 2008, 11:35 PM

A recent wedding

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-07-05-IMG_2440_web.jpg

gqdave

Jul 29th, 2008, 11:45 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/2705977773_f7b269249b_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/2706797522_4396cd6da7_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2705978569_b59d4529ef_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/2706796508_5a37836a3b_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/2706797984_442a9cfca5_o.jpg

Any feedback(+/-) would be great! =]

rubberband

Jul 29th, 2008, 03:20 PM

Any feedback(+/-) would be great! =]

#1: I think I get it, but I'd like it more if the brightness of the tag wasn't overwhelmed by the lights in the background.

#2: I want to like this one - Maybe try cropping out the shoulder w/ the purse strap to see how that looks? I think I'd like to see a part of her face in focus, too. The focus on the hair gets lost a bit, making it hard for me to decide where my eyes should go.

#3: I like this one. Nice and warm and hazy. You might want to straighten the horizon to see how that looks?

#4: I don't get it.

#5: Seems a bit flat and doesn't really do anything for me.

gqdave

Jul 29th, 2008, 04:01 PM

#1: I think I get it, but I'd like it more if the brightness of the tag wasn't overwhelmed by the lights in the background.

#2: I want to like this one - Maybe try cropping out the shoulder w/ the purse strap to see how that looks? I think I'd like to see a part of her face in focus, too. The focus on the hair gets lost a bit, making it hard for me to decide where my eyes should go.

#3: I like this one. Nice and warm and hazy. You might want to straighten the horizon to see how that looks?

#4: I don't get it.

#5: Seems a bit flat and doesn't really do anything for me.

Thanks for th feedback, I'll remember those things for next time. =]

Gdog

Jul 31st, 2008, 05:41 AM

from tonight's HSBC Celebration of Light--Team China

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/6614/img4296xq0.jpg

Mardos

Jul 31st, 2008, 10:54 PM

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/725/img0216ei8.jpg
Starter don't flame on me lol

Shinjieva01

Aug 4th, 2008, 09:54 PM

from Caribana 2008 @ the Ex

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/343836754_qVBvF-M.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/344011387_WQaqH-M.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/344011105_kRVnM-M.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/343738481_RbQtV-M.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/343742728_QstSF-M.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/344543845_3KZdF-M.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/344510568_zkwWC-M.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/344439903_2Tp4n-M.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/344508181_oUVsc-M.jpg
more here ... http://ah87.smugmug.com/gallery/5601370_N3BsE .. please visit!!

bladerunner

Aug 5th, 2008, 09:24 AM

A recent wedding

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-07-05-IMG_2440_web.jpg

Nice Pic, what settings did you use?

tienm23

Aug 5th, 2008, 11:16 AM

Some pics I took from my sisters wedding

http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/5605/img1256mi8.jpg

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/9867/img1058sd3.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/671/img1043rg0.jpg

http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/4464/img0956na1.jpg

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/4047/img0948fn5.jpg

http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/6163/img0941li0.jpg

mebiuspower

Aug 5th, 2008, 12:00 PM

http://www.transgressive.ca/images/elena/_DSC8046.jpg

CSAgent

Aug 5th, 2008, 01:22 PM

http://www.transgressive.ca/images/elena/_DSC8046.jpg

driving lessons in an empty parking lot?

^*^BATMAN^*^

Aug 5th, 2008, 01:36 PM

driving lessons in an empty parking lot?

In a porche?

tienm23

Aug 5th, 2008, 02:00 PM

Who cares, she's smokin !:cheesygri

dog_mumu

Aug 6th, 2008, 12:01 PM

And some more abstract shots from a war memorial here in Melbourne...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/2649988726_0f8d96ded6.jpg

Dig that a lot!

d_Ave

Aug 7th, 2008, 02:00 PM

Here is a picture that I took, that I thought was kind of neat. Certainly not my best.

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/5382/smallun0.jpg

Let me know what you guys think.

Canon S3 IS

SuckaB

Aug 7th, 2008, 02:07 PM

Who cares, she's smokin !:cheesygri

:lol: x2

shingo43

Aug 7th, 2008, 02:55 PM

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f317/shingo43/IMG_1919.jpg

Hurk

Aug 8th, 2008, 04:02 PM

Just got my camera, and I posted these in another thread, but I really liked these two so far.

http://i33.tinypic.com/2uogspv.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/2hnsykj.jpg

Shinjieva01

Aug 9th, 2008, 01:35 AM

some pictures from a recent photoshoot for my friends restaurant Trattoria Timone (www.trattoriatimone.ca) in Oakville ... instead of money, got compensated with free food and free beer (not sure if having a pint BEFORE taking the pictures was a good idea... but as long as my friend is satisfied, then im satisfied):cheesygri

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/347438820_otTDj-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/347440354_BrDkP-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/347440919_ZWpWs-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/347439314_ehCzC-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/347440618_9pFiF-L.jpg

more here (http://ah87.smugmug.com/gallery/5648477_6BJ4d#347439844_Jjr4e) :) (refresh if pics dont load properly)

most shots taken with the Sigma 10-20mm HSM at ISO 400, roughly 3.5 - 5 second exposures, at f/11.0 and above... with the exception of the top one (taken with the 50mm 1.8 manually focused at 800 ISO)

superspacey

Aug 9th, 2008, 10:05 PM

My wife went to church music/worship practise and I was doing the soundboard. After the sound board was setup my contribution to the music was gone so I broke out the camera :) The light in the church was very yellow because of the yellow stain glass and incandescent lights so I decided to play around in LR2 to see if I could come up with something more interesting.

Please visit the full set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/macpham/sets/72157606640153127/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2748471892_41f423224a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/macpham/2748471892/in/set-72157606640153127/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2748474576_d4e3e6beca.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/macpham/2748474576/in/set-72157606640153127/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/2747640685_f0bb9d53da.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/macpham/2747640685/in/set-72157606640153127/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2748474306_c8860a62aa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/macpham/2748474306/in/set-72157606640153127/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/2748473896_df068f1364.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/macpham/2748473896/in/set-72157606640153127/)

jb22

Aug 10th, 2008, 12:56 PM

Some randoms from this evening from around the neighbourhood...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/2751906343_5df79d35bd.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3152/2750149578_01a5d84146.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2750149962_6debabd1a8.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/2749311727_c4e0780607.jpg

Taken with a Sony Alpha a100 DSLR, with a Minolta 50mm 1.7 lens.

tet8suo

Aug 10th, 2008, 01:27 PM

Here is a picture that I took, that I thought was kind of neat. Certainly not my best.

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/5382/smallun0.jpg

Let me know what you guys think.

Canon S3 IS
Nice, I have a S3 too.
Did you photoshop to bw the background?

zoob

Aug 10th, 2008, 11:32 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/2751001441_19d002a423_b.jpg

Straight out of the camera, no PP.

sfu_lifer

Aug 11th, 2008, 01:25 AM

Can you folks post what camera you took the pics with as well as you post those spectacular shots?
Thx.

jb22

Aug 11th, 2008, 01:58 AM

Can you folks post what camera you took the pics with as well as you post those spectacular shots?
Thx.

I added the info at the bottom of my last post.

d_Ave

Aug 11th, 2008, 09:31 AM

Nice, I have a S3 too.
Did you photoshop to bw the background?

Yeah, I BW'ed the background, as well as created a lomo effect over the entire picture.

I like my S3, too bad it's off for warranty service today. :(

faken

Aug 11th, 2008, 09:18 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/2754667309_4fc2ee10c8.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/2755519938_a30aa22b71.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2755519558_2b3dbe9064.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2755519250_81b56cbb4c.jpg

Nikon p5100.

klam

Aug 11th, 2008, 11:24 PM

A recent wedding

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-07-05-IMG_2440_web.jpg

Nice Pic, what settings did you use?

Canon 5D, 35mm f/1.4 @ f/2.0, 1/125s, ISO 200 on manual
Flash triggered by PocketWizard on manual.

hoob

Aug 11th, 2008, 11:34 PM

Here is an interesting one I took on a recent trip to Montreal. I am trying to make the step from P&S to actually thinking about the pictures I take.

Overall, I'm wondering how often you all have the "I want to get a picture of that" moment of inspiration (and are usually prepared) or is there more planning, explicit intent to go out and Find Something?

Anyway, looking to take a DP course sometime this fall in Toronto -- both for the mechanics of properly using a DSLR, and for composition and the like. Any recommendations?

http://hoob.smugmug.com/photos/321743385_Yq3F7-L.jpg

IceQue

Aug 12th, 2008, 04:53 AM

Taken from Toronto's Carnival 2k8

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2755663025_970931ba7e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2755663027_e0b19a8315.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/2755663035_173d77b90d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2756511176_beda18b26c.jpg

taken on a Samsung GX-1S

phuviano

Aug 17th, 2008, 01:25 AM

Playing with the new lens again today. I came up with this.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/2770202418_e5ded85c03_o.jpg

ali123

Aug 17th, 2008, 06:37 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/2712318660_029776e307.jpg

Lonely girl in Harajuku, Tokyo Japan

didn't she freak out lol?

ericdraven

Aug 18th, 2008, 07:11 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2744061517_921a863030.jpg

majic

Aug 18th, 2008, 09:04 AM

Playing with the new lens again today. I came up with this.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/2770202418_e5ded85c03_o.jpg

nice but OUCH.. that's no way to treat the car's paint!!!

phuviano

Aug 18th, 2008, 11:00 AM

nice but OUCH.. that's no way to treat the car's paint!!!

Haha, your the second person that has told me that..lol. First one on this forum. Its not on the paint, its sitting on the sunroof. :cheesygri

I'd never put keys on the paint.

jb22

Aug 18th, 2008, 12:49 PM

The local city hall...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2774244091_64518daea9_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/2775097456_65760bc603_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/2774245759_6a11bc4961_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/2774246111_111d6cefcf_o.jpg

And one of an old tram (thankfully these are rare, not the most comfortable ride).

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2142/2775099518_b77822f7ec_o.jpg

gqdave

Aug 18th, 2008, 02:54 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2775533700_e2b29d2dcf_b.jpg

radeonboy

Aug 18th, 2008, 02:56 PM

The local city hall...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2774244091_64518daea9_o.jpg

Nice shot selection!! Can you elaborate on what you did post processing? I always wondered how to achieve the look of your photos? Its like you did the spot lighting type of look.

Asad_A203

Aug 18th, 2008, 04:15 PM

Nice shot selection!! Can you elaborate on what you did post processing? I always wondered how to achieve the look of your photos? Its like you did the spot lighting type of look.

Yeah his shots look awseome.

Asad_A203

Aug 18th, 2008, 04:16 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2775533700_e2b29d2dcf_b.jpg

GTR!!!! If only I could see a R35 in person...

AzN_RiverdaleCI

Aug 18th, 2008, 04:22 PM

GTR!!!! If only I could see a R35 in person...

+1, that'd be sick.

gtaguy

Aug 18th, 2008, 05:41 PM

Playing with the new lens again today. I came up with this.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/2770202418_e5ded85c03_o.jpg

nice.. what lens and settings?

monty613

Aug 18th, 2008, 05:51 PM

nice.. what lens and settings?

Canon 50mm f/1.4? FYI if you're using Firefox there's a great add-on called FxIF which lets you view EXIF info by right clicking an image. Although a lot of people strip the info, or upload it to hosts where the info is lost - but it comes in handy sometimes...

Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Image Date: 2008:08:16 02:48:33
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 50.0mm
CCD Width: 4.72mm
Exposure Time: 0.0001 s (1/8000)
Aperture: f/1.4
ISO equiv: 100
White Balance: Auto
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual

phuviano

Aug 18th, 2008, 10:22 PM

Sigma 50 1.4 is the lens. The poster above me posted the settings. Thanks.

nice.. what lens and settings?

Hambone

Aug 18th, 2008, 10:24 PM

This is the bear that tried to eat me. Think of the theme music from "Jaws"...

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n302/jasperj_2006/bear1.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n302/jasperj_2006/bear2.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n302/jasperj_2006/bear3.jpg

Well, I was far away with a big lens but I know he still wanted to eat me....or at least he wanted my Corn Pops. :lol: :cheesygri

Whitewind

Aug 18th, 2008, 10:52 PM

GTR R35 on the streets of Japan

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/2777027478_68c34b104f.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2776172819_eb57d3be11.jpg

Awesome car!!

phuviano

Aug 18th, 2008, 10:58 PM

This is the bear that tried to eat me. Think of the theme music from "Jaws"...

Well, I was far away with a big lens but I know he still wanted to eat me....or at least he wanted my Corn Pops. :lol: :cheesygri

So instead of running away, you took pictures..lol. Anyways, did you have to leave your corn pops behind??

GTR R35 on the streets of Japan

Sick car, I'm still waiting for the day to see one in person.

redrage

Aug 18th, 2008, 11:52 PM

Heh...nice. I recognize that Rockstar key chain

Playing with the new lens again today. I came up with this.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/2770202418_e5ded85c03_o.jpg

3weddings

Aug 18th, 2008, 11:57 PM

And one of an old tram (thankfully these are rare, not the most comfortable ride).

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2142/2775099518_b77822f7ec_o.jpg

Sigh I remember these in Toronto....ugh I AM old :lol:

Great stuff everyone!!! Love this thread!

jb22

Aug 19th, 2008, 12:40 AM

Nice shot selection!! Can you elaborate on what you did post processing? I always wondered how to achieve the look of your photos? Its like you did the spot lighting type of look.

Thanks. For that last set of images I posted, I did a few things in Lightroom.

- Took down the saturation but bumped up the vibrancy
- Pushed up the contrast
- Played with the Split Toning panel, changing the hues of me highlights and shadows and playing with the balance
- I also added a lens vignette

A lot of it is just playing with the settings. I shifted the saturation for the individual colours, as well as the luminance. It's also good to try playing with your white balance it's an easy way to change the look of you photo.

I usually go for a velvia look, but this time I tired something different.

mself084

Aug 19th, 2008, 02:39 PM

This is the bear that tried to eat me. Think of the theme music from "Jaws"...

Well, I was far away with a big lens but I know he still wanted to eat me....or at least he wanted my Corn Pops. :lol: :cheesygri

Holy! Amazing shots! What was your setup for these? If the bear was "in your grill" I'd expect alot more blurriness from the shaking hands (well, mine would be shaking)... or were you at the zoo when you took these? (with a box of corn pops, might i add).

Hambone

Aug 19th, 2008, 03:32 PM

Hehe...thanks. I was at Marineland where the bears are in an open "moat" like area where you can feed them Corn Pops from above. But he still wanted to eat me, I could tell. :cheesygri ;)

3weddings

Aug 19th, 2008, 03:34 PM

Hehe...thanks. I was at Marineland where the bears are in an open "moat" like area where you can feed them Corn Pops from above. But he still wanted to eat me, I could tell. :cheesygri ;)

I love people with a sense of humor!!!!

mself084

Aug 19th, 2008, 06:43 PM

Hambone

Aug 19th, 2008, 11:47 PM

It's a Sony A100 and I used a Minolta 100-400mm lens for those shots. :)

rubberband

Aug 20th, 2008, 08:03 AM

It's a Sony A100 and I used a Minolta 100-400mm lens for those shots. :)

I love those shots. You can hear the bear's thoughts..

"Corn pops?"

"Coooorn pops?"

"GIMME!"

I especially like the very first one - that's desktop background material for sure. :cheesygri

Twitch1977

Aug 21st, 2008, 09:52 AM

Haven't posted in a while but here are a few macros from the summer:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/2770612115_a6808fc921_b.jpg

(It's a weevil.)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2771377604_e8e876ff10_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3159/2768475879_e05b7f2664_b.jpg

T

Hambone

Aug 21st, 2008, 10:04 AM

Nice and sharp. What lens did you use?

Twitch1977

Aug 21st, 2008, 10:11 AM

Sorry I should have included that in the first post. They were shot with a Canon 40D using the Canon MPE-65 macro lens.

I'll leave it up to you to guess the flash from the hilights.

T

Hambone

Aug 21st, 2008, 08:08 PM

Ring flash?

AudiDude

Aug 21st, 2008, 11:57 PM

Ring flash?

No, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Flash or equivalent.

GunnerX

Aug 22nd, 2008, 08:40 AM

Ring Flash would show circles in the eyes. :) Definitely a twin.

A couple of B&W shots.

http://gunnerx.ca/pics/flatironbw/P8203812bw.jpg

With the 8mm Fisheye.
http://gunnerx.ca/pics/flatironbw/P8203863bw.jpg

Twitch1977

Aug 23rd, 2008, 11:25 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/2786032342_825d465420_b.jpg

Something non-bug for a change. Canon 40D w/ 100-400mm lens.
T

nfnx

Aug 24th, 2008, 11:26 AM

Haven't posted in a while but here are a few macros from the summer:

that is DAMN FREAKY

lz7j

Aug 24th, 2008, 05:18 PM

since we're on the topic of macro... here's a quick snapshot of a spider during a stroll in the park.

http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/spidermacro1.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/spidermacro2.jpg

rubberband

Aug 25th, 2008, 08:51 AM

Something non-bug for a change. Canon 40D w/ 100-400mm lens.
T

Wow.

What a gorgeous image. I love it.

Dr_luv

Aug 25th, 2008, 12:22 PM

Awesome picture Twitch1977!

Twitch1977

Aug 25th, 2008, 12:53 PM

Thanks guys! Really appreciate the comments!

T

rename

Aug 26th, 2008, 01:44 AM

a view of Tekir / Adana, taken from an old castle from 1920's.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2671480185_dbe0a4a238_o.jpg

Izmit / Turkey.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/2757040772_6b9523af31_o.jpg

Beyoglu / Istanbul / Turkey
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2759632294_d8b67d39a4_o.jpg

DemirKazik Mountains / Nigde / Turkey
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/2798350167_b2475cffac_o.jpg

frank358fr

Aug 26th, 2008, 02:06 AM

Here's one I took by myself in my eurotrip this summer in Rome, Italy:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/frank358fr/DSC03190.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/frank358fr/DSC03217.jpg
Messina:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/frank358fr/DSC02862.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/frank358fr/DSC00064.jpg
Monaco( My girlfriend and I:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/frank358fr/DSC00101.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/frank358fr/DSC02938-1.jpg
Portofino:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/frank358fr/DSC02947.jpg
Ravenna: Factory of lamborghini and Ferrari:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/frank358fr/DSC02713.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/frank358fr/DSC02748.jpg
Venice:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/frank358fr/DSC02654.jpg

lz7j

Aug 30th, 2008, 11:41 AM

http://nikkophotography.com/temp/dance50a.jpg

googoo

Aug 30th, 2008, 03:19 PM

Nice attempt, but is the guy more than just a head and a hand?

Brent

CJ TXB

Aug 30th, 2008, 06:28 PM

Nice attempt, but is the guy more than just a head and a hand?

Brent

What a ****** thing to say. Or at least a ****** way to put it.

googoo

Aug 30th, 2008, 10:31 PM

I love you too:)

I'm sure I could have put it nicer, but what's the 2nd thing you think of when you see this??

#1 It's a wedding shot.
#2 where's his body?

Now, there might be a lot more detail on his computer that doesn't appear here, but who's to know!

Brent

OK, I'll post one of my favourite shots, nothing special, but I finally bought a new scanner. This shot is 25 years old, Minolta x570, 50mm F2.0 wide open, 1/2 second hand held!

Critique like crazy!

Of course I need to install everything and figure the scanner out and deal with the image ...... could be a day or so:)

lz7j

Aug 30th, 2008, 11:00 PM

I love you too:)

#2 where's his body?

Thanks for the critique. I lost some details going from 16bit to 8bit and saving it for web only. The original (tiff) file and print has enough subject to background separation. You can't see the halo around the groom at all in the image above.

I'll do a proper conversion when I get home and re-post the image :)

mebiuspower

Aug 31st, 2008, 10:39 AM

http://www.pbase.com/elegantcam/image/102452938/original.jpg

legendofxix

Sep 3rd, 2008, 12:31 AM

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/4185/adploopoi1.jpg
From the airshow that occurred this weekend.
Quite possibly my favourite shot from the bunch.
Slight photoshop to autofix some exposure issues.

mr_sandman

Sep 3rd, 2008, 02:35 PM

some of mines, please be nice :D

Quebec City
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2764219152_64f2b7ab3a_b.jpg

CNE air show 07 http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1168/1415734562_82214adef7_o.jpg

Peggy's Cove http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3169/2763378603_25d3458f0e_b.jpg

Toronto Zoo http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/2824858679_272642901c_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gokulank/2824862983/sizes/l/

AudiDude

Sep 3rd, 2008, 02:46 PM

some of mines, please be nice :D

You might want to lay of the saturation and post processing, A LOT!!. My eyes are bleeding...

thecharlie

Sep 3rd, 2008, 05:24 PM

beatbox

Sep 3rd, 2008, 06:29 PM

radeonboy

Sep 3rd, 2008, 08:16 PM

how do you guys take such great shots....
im experimenting with my P&S sony.
i take large resolution shots and then resize but i dont get anything like that.
whats the secret?

The secret is using a DSLR and not a P&S. BTW the guy had some underexposed shots that he should have either used a fill flash or spot metering...

jb22

Sep 3rd, 2008, 11:49 PM

The secret is using a DSLR and not a P&S. BTW the guy had some underexposed shots that he should have either used a fill flash or spot metering...

That's not entirely true. To real key to getting a great photo is the person taking the photo. Yes having a good camera helps, and a DSLR will allow you more option and control but I've seen a lot of crappy pictures taken with a DSLR. But taking a photos with a DSLR and the best lens won't automatically make your composition great or your subject matter interesting.

To prove my point, here are some photos (from page 2 of this thread) that I took way back in 2005 with my first camera, a Canon A75 - a 3.2mp P&S.

A75 Pics 1 (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1751746&postcount=33)

A75 Pics 2
(http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1751902&postcount=35)

Yes, there are some noise issues but you have to take into consideration that it's a 3.2mp camera and it was 2005.

Kasakato

Sep 3rd, 2008, 11:55 PM

That's not entirely true. To real key to getting a great photo is the person taking the photo. Yes having a good camera helps, and a DSLR will allow you more option and control but I've seen a lot of crappy pictures taken with a DSLR. But taking a photos with a DSLR and the best lens won't automatically make your composition great or your subject matter interesting.

To prove my point, here are some photos (from page 2 of this thread) that I took way back in 2005 with my first camera, a Canon A75 - a 3.2mp P&S.

A75 Pics 1 (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1751746&postcount=33)

A75 Pics 2
(http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1751902&postcount=35)

Yes, there are some noise issues but you have to take into consideration that it's a 3.2mp camera and it was 2005.

To be fair, a dSLR in 2005 would still have taken "better" pictures in terms of quality. With all due respect to the A75 in 03, your pictures are soft, noisy, and generally pixley (is that a word? :lol: ). Your composition (the technical "better") however is generally excellent.

Qwest905

Sep 4th, 2008, 12:05 AM

I can see the groom's body just fine. The problem is not with the picture, it's with the quality of your monitor.

+1

here's a picture i took with my point and shoot...nothing to do with having a DSLR
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2582525538_20e2cfabc1.jpg

anyways my fav pics taken with my new XSI
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/2824227574_2689f50655.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/2817385757_915e1cb5bb.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3145/2817374185_b56ac7b188.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2809292635_89b170fd80.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2809284251_9c31a181fb.jpg

one with some post processing
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/2817342729_880b94e59e_b.jpg
the original
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/2817369265_8efe312a04.jpg

jb22

Sep 4th, 2008, 12:15 AM

To be fair, a dSLR in 2005 would still have taken "better" pictures in terms of quality. With all due respect to the A75 in 03, your pictures are soft, noisy, and generally pixley (is that a word? :lol: ). Your composition (the technical "better") however is generally excellent.

Yes, I do agree that quality wise there is noise - but do remember that the pixelation is from me re-compressing the image to upload and post.

My point is that it's the person using the camera that takes a good photo, not the camera. It also help to know how to use the camera - a DSLR is no better in the hands of someone who doesn't know how to take advantage of it.

I think with the rise in popularity of DSLRs more people are focused on technical aspects rather then composition and subject. I mean it's totally valid to want your image to look great, that it's sharp and everything is in focus but if the photo doesn't tell a story or is lacking any point of interest then what's the point?

With all that being said - I do want to go spend another month in Italy and re-take some of those photos with my a100 and the additional knowledge I have gathered since my last trip!

Kasakato

Sep 4th, 2008, 12:19 AM

Yes, I do agree that quality wise there is noise - but do remember that the pixelation is from me re-compressing the image to upload and post.

My point is that it's the person using the camera that takes a good photo, not the camera. It also help to know how to use the camera - a DSLR is no better in the hands of someone who doesn't know how to take advantage of it.

I think with the rise in popularity of DSLRs more people are focused on technical aspects rather then composition and subject. I mean it's totally valid to want your image to look great, that it's sharp and everything is in focus but if the photo doesn't tell a story or is lacking any point of interest then what's the point?

With all that being said - I do want to go spend another month in Italy and re-take some of those photos with my a100 and the additional knowledge I have gathered since my last trip!
I know the feeling. :lol: After leaning a bit more, i always feel like I missed something on a past trip. O well, I guess thats what future trips are for!

I totally agree that with the rise of cheap, accessible, 'easy' to use dSLRs, everyone and their brother is now a "photographer." Sure their shots may 'look' nice, however the technical and artistic values are lacking. I have a feeling you can stop "photographers" on the street these days, and they would have no clue what a few of the standard rules of composition are.

Eyies

Sep 4th, 2008, 09:23 AM

Nice snaps quest.

In the last post, are they Falun Gong practitioners or doing some tai chi or what o 0

PrinceMS

Sep 4th, 2008, 11:39 AM

+1

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3145/2817374185_b56ac7b188.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2809292635_89b170fd80.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2809284251_9c31a181fb.jpg

Can you post the settings you had for these 3 pix? Thanx

Qwest905

Sep 4th, 2008, 11:47 AM

Nice snaps quest.

In the last post, are they Falun Gong practitioners or doing some tai chi or what o 0

to be honest i have no idea..lol just saw them doing their thing while walking on queen.

googoo

Sep 4th, 2008, 11:48 AM

Sorry, unless I play with every tool on both my screen and CS3, finding a clear obvious outline is really tough, certainly can't be done without completely blowing out the dress.

Brent

Picture to follow still!

beatbox

Sep 5th, 2008, 06:27 PM

^the above pictures that were shot with P&S.
how do you get your colors so vibrant. really those are great shots.
i have an 8MP camera, if that helps.

jb22

Sep 6th, 2008, 01:22 AM

^the above pictures that were shot with P&S.
how do you get your colors so vibrant. really those are great shots.
i have an 8MP camera, if that helps.

Well not all P&S are equal and the amount of mega pixels isn't a real reflection on the quality of the image. I would be more curious if Qwest905 has a manual mode on his camera - and I suspect he was using a tripod for the night shots.

In any case, if you find your images are lacing a bit of punch, you can always fix it with software. I find that bringing in your levels, not just in RGB but rather the individual colour channels helps a lot. You can also bring up your saturation, not too much because then you'll start to see clipping and bad effects but just a little can do a lot. Now, I use Lightroom now and before that Photoshop which I'm aware not everyone but most photo editing software should have such tools.

rubberband

Sep 6th, 2008, 11:10 AM

Here's what happens when you take lots of shots, and obsess, sort, tag, process, sort again and generally do everything EXCEPT print a bunch of favourites.

http://matthyw.googlepages.com/DSC_1029.jpg

And that doesn't even cover the 2 dozen 8x10/8x12s I decided not to frame at this time. Now I get to spend the afternoon figuring out where they're going to go - the couch in my office isn't exactly ideal. :)

Moral of the story - put this off and it's expensive and overwhelming.

radeonboy

Sep 6th, 2008, 11:52 AM

Qwest905

Sep 6th, 2008, 03:04 PM

Can you post the settings you had for these 3 pix? Thanx

hey
they were all handheld...with low DOF....just to get a fast shutter

1st pic =
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure: 0.125 sec (1/8)
Aperture: f/3.2
Focal Length: 16 mm
ISO Speed: 1600

2nd pic =
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure: 0.3 sec (3/10)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 11 mm
ISO Speed: 1600
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

3rd pic =
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure: 0.5 sec (1/2)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 11 mm
ISO Speed: 1600
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

jb22

Sep 6th, 2008, 03:25 PM

hey
they were all handheld...with low DOF....just to get a fast shutter

1st pic =
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure: 0.125 sec (1/8)
Aperture: f/3.2
Focal Length: 16 mm
ISO Speed: 1600

2nd pic =
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure: 0.3 sec (3/10)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 11 mm
ISO Speed: 1600
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

3rd pic =
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure: 0.5 sec (1/2)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 11 mm
ISO Speed: 1600
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

I misread your original post and thought those were taken with a P&S so when I started to read this post and you said they were all hand held I was starting to wonder how long you could hold your breath!

spiralspirit

Sep 6th, 2008, 03:30 PM

just picked up a fuji finepix s700 from the hotdeals forum - this is my first attempt to play with it. The image is an hdr composite made with photomatix. Since I don't know all that much about photography I'm sure the composition could be better, but this was more a target of opportunity. The s700 has an autobracketing feature that automagically takes 3 differing exposures (-1, 0, +1) and thats what I used for this.

http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/9072/hdrpg0.jpg

Kasakato

Sep 6th, 2008, 03:35 PM

I misread your original post and thought those were taken with a P&S so when I started to read this post and you said they were all hand held I was starting to wonder how long you could hold your breath!

Holding your breath = bad for long exposures. A controlled slow exhale is the way to go.

Asad_A203

Sep 6th, 2008, 05:41 PM

jb22

Sep 6th, 2008, 10:54 PM

Holding your breath = bad for long exposures. A controlled slow exhale is the way to go.

It was more of a joke, and I like to use a tripod with my camera set to a 2sec delay.

yzf600

Sep 8th, 2008, 06:12 PM

Well i finally made the jump to DSLR a few months a go, been taking lots of shots

Some of my favourite ones ive taken with the exception of some of kid ones i posted to fliker. Please feel free to comment or critique.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28521968@N07

Eyies

Sep 8th, 2008, 07:04 PM

http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/9072/hdrpg0.jpg

lots of CA :o

sfu_engineer

Sep 9th, 2008, 07:02 PM

The Stills
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/2834475035_7373b764c5.jpg

Sam Roberts
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/2835312312_2a368d6522.jpg

Crowd Surfing
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2835312550_fcaea04e88.jpg

Screaming Crowd
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/2835312056_77d09e558d.jpg

CSAgent

Sep 9th, 2008, 07:07 PM

soupnazi

Sep 9th, 2008, 09:27 PM

Thanks for the settings Qwest. What lens are you using with your Xsi?

manixc

Sep 9th, 2008, 11:54 PM

Screaming Crowd
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/2835312056_77d09e558d.jpg

What lens did you use? I like your pics; it is always composed well.

radeonboy

Sep 9th, 2008, 11:59 PM

sfu_engineer. what iso, shutter speed, etc? how did you shoot that well @ low light. which lens?:-0 :-0

btw top rate shots :idea:

CSAgent

Sep 10th, 2008, 12:43 AM

http://www.mattvphotography.ca/IMG_1317.jpg

http://www.mattvphotography.ca/IMG_1312.jpg

Last day of CNE 2008
----------

http://www.mattvphotography.ca/2131fb.jpg

http://www.mattvphotography.ca/2186fb.jpg

http://www.mattvphotography.ca/2075fb.jpg

CSAgent

Sep 10th, 2008, 12:43 AM

sfu_engineer

Sep 10th, 2008, 01:00 AM

sfu_engineer. what iso, shutter speed, etc? how did you shoot that well @ low light. which lens?:-0 :-0

btw top rate shots :idea:

Hey everyone,

My photos, with full EXIF data, can be found on my Flickr account here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/spencerfu/

I shot the concert with a Canon 30D and a 24-105mm F4 IS USM lens I am borrowing from a friend. I find with the IS and the ISO 3200 performance of the Canon camera the F4 limitation isn't too bad. I am wishing it was F2.8 but the size, weight, and versatility of this lens is great.

The lighting was dark and tough to take photos in. But I have shot other concert venues and have learned sometimes it is best to set your camera up in manual exposure mode and wait for the "perfect" light to take your photos in. For example I tried not to take any photos of the bands when they're flooded with red stage lights as I know they're ugly looking in photos and instead concentrated in taking a majority of the shots with normal yellow incandescent lights or even a cool blue.

To find the correct exposure I look to see the amount of motion the band member is making. If they're trashing around on stage you know a faster shutter speed is needed (perhaps faster than 1/100th of a second?). But most of Sam Roberts' stuff is pretty mellow so I could get away with speeds like 1/30th of a second. I set my ISO at 3200 and vary my F stop based on the amount of light there is on stage. More light means I can use a larger F stop. Less light means I have to go down. Under good lighting conditions I use auto AF on all focus points, but under crappy lighting manual focus will be needed.

For crowd photos I just set my camera on Aperture Priority and auto AF on all points and fire away. Most of the times your camera won't focus if it is too dark. But many crowd scenes happen so fast you don't have time to manually focus anyways.

Another trick to get sharp photos and to get good compositions is to shoot at your highest frame rate and edit the photos after. This way you make sure at least one of the burst photos is sharp enough or you capture the perfect moment.

Now for the individual photo settings:

The Stills
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/2834475035_7373b764c5.jpg
Camera: Canon EOS 30D
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/8
Focal Length: 24 mm
ISO Speed: 3200

Sam Roberts
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/2835312312_2a368d6522.jpg
Camera: Canon EOS 30D
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 3200

Crowd Surfing
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2835312550_fcaea04e88.jpg
Camera: Canon EOS 30D
Exposure: 0.04 sec (1/25)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 40 mm
ISO Speed: 3200

Screaming Crowd
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/2835312056_77d09e558d.jpg
Camera: Canon EOS 30D
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 24 mm
ISO Speed: 3200

sfu_engineer

Sep 10th, 2008, 01:03 AM

What lens did you use? I like your pics; it is always composed well.

Thanks! I used a Canon 24-105mm F4 IS USM lens. For composition I just shoot what I think looks good and shoot plenty of it (5 FPS). Hopefully one or two will look good or just crop following the rule-of-thirds later in post processing. ;)

sfu_engineer

Sep 10th, 2008, 01:06 AM

Nice shots! But where are the drunken rocker chicks making out? :lol: Saving that for your private album? hehehe...

Thanks! I missed the drunken rocker chicks this year ... BUT ... one cute girl's top fell off while crowd surfing! :cheesygri

soupnazi

Sep 10th, 2008, 01:21 AM

That is awesome quality at 3200iso Sfu_engineer. (great sharpness and low noise) Was any noise reduction done in software? Eg. noiseware, noise ninja

superspacey

Sep 10th, 2008, 09:38 AM

My assistant/wife took this photo. She was using a D70 + 50mm f1.4 for most of the wedding while I was mostly using the D300 + 17-55 f2.8 and I think many of her photos humbled me :)

This was my favourite shot of hers. I just worked it a bit in LR2 and PS3.

Please post a comment on flickr if you have an account ;)

http://flickr.com/photos/macpham/2845068483/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2845068483_03621e9efa_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/macpham/2845068483/)

Shinjieva01

Sep 10th, 2008, 03:51 PM

some of my favourite photos on my recent trip to HK, Taiwan and Thailand. all shot in RAW with D80 and some adjusted for exposure and contrast. if there are too many pictures, feel free to remove them admins.

Thailand - Baiyoke II Tower
http://photos-047.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v318/234/119/72614047/n72614047_37974001_9796.jpg

http://photos-047.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v318/234/119/72614047/n72614047_37974005_2727.jpg

Thai singer performing at a night market. tbh, i was surprised at how well this one turned out.
http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v318/234/119/72614047/n72614047_37962647_7877.jpg

Taiwan - view from Taipei 101
http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v335/234/119/72614047/n72614047_37932737_7843.jpg

http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v335/234/119/72614047/n72614047_37933061_5937.jpg

HK - Wan Chai
models from the Computer expo
http://photos-047.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v318/234/119/72614047/n72614047_37934217_3911.jpg

http://photos-047.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v318/234/119/72614047/n72614047_37934225_6155.jpg

View of Central, HK from the Peak
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v318/234/119/72614047/n72614047_37947848_7599.jpg

and finally my personal favourite... a nighttime long exposure shot of Wan Chai
http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v318/234/119/72614047/n72614047_37947763_1813.jpg

CSAgent

Sep 10th, 2008, 04:52 PM

Asad_A203

Sep 10th, 2008, 07:27 PM

Some shots from my backyard:

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/22.png

chernabog

Sep 11th, 2008, 08:52 PM

Some shots from my backyard:

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/22.png

That is an awesome shot! Any PP done?

Asad_A203

Sep 11th, 2008, 10:42 PM

That is an awesome shot! Any PP done?

Thanks. There was some PP done (color saturation mainly) done to the picture.

jjboy

Sep 11th, 2008, 11:31 PM

That is awesome quality at 3200iso Sfu_engineer. (great sharpness and low noise) Was any noise reduction done in software? Eg. noiseware, noise ninja

I would like to know too. Keep in mind those pics have been resized. If you examine on a pixel basis the noise will defitnetly be more noticeble.

sfu_engineer

Sep 12th, 2008, 12:59 AM

I would like to know too. Keep in mind those pics have been resized. If you examine on a pixel basis the noise will defitnetly be more noticeble.

I used the default "colour" noise removal tool found in Adobe Lightroom. I use the tool at 100% and find there is almost zero degradation in image quality. I used to have to use Noise Ninja on my Nikon images as I was never happy with 1600 or higher ISO in JPEG or RAW files at ISO 400 and up!

The noise image levels are actually really really good on the Canon side of things, but I am sure the newer Nikon models (D300 and up) are much closer if not better than Canon's offerings. But used 20D's can be had for SO cheap that it is a tough decision if your are JUST starting out in digital photography and didn't know to go to Nikon or Canon.

klam

Sep 14th, 2008, 03:45 AM

weedb0y

Sep 14th, 2008, 04:07 AM

last one is just amazing..

Setup or out of the blue moment?

zoomzoom

Sep 14th, 2008, 10:48 AM

Some recent favourites from weddings...
http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-07-19-IMG_0158_web.jpg (http://www.kevinlamphoto.com)

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-07-19-IMG_0228_web.jpg (http://www.kevinlamphoto.com)

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-08-08-IMG_0312_web.jpg (http://www.kevinlamphoto.com)

klam: Simply amazing! Thanks for sharing! I really enjoying seeing your work! This thread provides great inspiration and tips for us beginners in the DSLR world! The person in the Mercedes is also snapping a picture of the wedding couple in the last photo... LOL. And I love how the guy with the headphone is also in the picture!

radeonboy

Sep 14th, 2008, 12:02 PM

Some recent favourites from weddings...

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-07-19-IMG_0228_web.jpg (http://www.kevinlamphoto.com)

http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-08-08-IMG_0312_web.jpg (http://www.kevinlamphoto.com)

I love these 2 the most. Really nice shots! First one shows amazing faces haha having fun and the 2nd one is the "money shot". :cheesygri

Kasakato

Sep 14th, 2008, 12:04 PM

Gotta love the person in the car taking a picture as well. :lol:

Hurk

Sep 14th, 2008, 01:07 PM

I've taken some photo's - and while I'm still learning both the shots and post processing, I like these so far. Critique always welcome.

1 -
http://i33.tinypic.com/2nkrpfd.jpg

2 -
http://i37.tinypic.com/29uwuqg.jpg

3 -
http://i33.tinypic.com/14mzapt.jpg

4 -
http://i36.tinypic.com/25konsj.jpg

5 -
http://i33.tinypic.com/nowuuf.jpg

6 -
http://i38.tinypic.com/2qwoncy.jpg

7 -
http://i35.tinypic.com/v7b2n4.jpg

sfu_engineer

Sep 14th, 2008, 03:41 PM

Some recent favourites from weddings...
http://photo.klamonline.com/albums/userpics/2008-07-19-IMG_0158_web.jpg (http://www.kevinlamphoto.com)

I really like the FIRST photo. Thanks for sharing Kevin. I do wish there was a tad more light on the front of the couple though. I love how they have a smoke machine at their wedding :D.

sfu_engineer

Sep 14th, 2008, 04:03 PM

Hi Hurk. I will try my best to critique your photos. Please know I am just trying to give positive criticism and I understand we all have to start somewhere. Well here I go:

http://i33.tinypic.com/2nkrpfd.jpg
Although you caught the action of the scene the photo seems like a "snapshot". This is probably because you used the onboard flash from your Canon XSi. Generally you mainly want to use your flash outdoors more than indoors which is contrary to normal thinking. Have a look at this article for more information on when to use flash:

http://photo.net/learn/point-and-shoot-tips

If you really wanted to use on camera flash indoors, especially to freeze the motion in this scene. Flash must be used but if you had a larger dedicated flash unit you could have tilted the flash head to bounce the light off the ceiling or wall instead to create a less harsh lighting system.

http://i37.tinypic.com/29uwuqg.jpg
It's good. I think there is a little too much post processing and contrast adjustments for my taste but that is purely subjective.

http://i33.tinypic.com/14mzapt.jpg
It's okay. A little bit noisy but you were on ISO 1600. Watch your shutter speed as 1/15 th of a second is slow, even with the benefits of Image Stabilization, ESPECIALLY shooting fast moving children. To improve upon this picture next time try taking the photo of the child near a large window in the afternoon? The window light will act as a large diffuse softbox that will create pleasing light on the "model's" face.

http://i36.tinypic.com/25konsj.jpg
It's okay. I see where you're trying to go with this one but I think a horizontal viewpoint may have made it better. Also the large dark tree trunk doesn't seem to help this photo much either and it takes up too much photo space.

http://i33.tinypic.com/nowuuf.jpg
It's good! Just watch the large amount of negative space created by the empty sky. I really like your sepia tone conversion. Good work.

http://i38.tinypic.com/2qwoncy.jpg
This one is blurry and/or out of focus? Was the child moving very fast? I see you had a shutter speed of 1/60th of a second while zoomed in at 55mm. Normally with Image Stabilization that should be able to get a sharp photo of a stationary object but is the child moving significantly faster than the shutter speed set for this photo? It could also be from mis-focus, probably caused by you focusing and then getting too excited and moving in (and thus changing the focusing distance) creating and slightly out of focus image. This happens to me all the time as you're always excited about taking a photo of something.

http://i35.tinypic.com/v7b2n4.jpg[/QUOTE]
The last one is cute but I am unsure if it is a dog or cat? :D

To learn more about photography take a look at these webpages:
www.photo.net/learn
www.strobist.blogspot.com

Also keep taking photos to do learn more and get better!

Hurk

Sep 14th, 2008, 10:25 PM

Hi Hurk. I will try my best to critique your photos. Please know I am just trying to give positive criticism and I understand we all have to start somewhere. Well here I go:

Although you caught the action of the scene the photo seems like a "snapshot". This is probably because you used the onboard flash from your Canon XSi. Generally you mainly want to use your flash outdoors more than indoors which is contrary to normal thinking. Have a look at this article for more information on when to use flash:

If you really wanted to use on camera flash indoors, especially to freeze the motion in this scene. Flash must be used but if you had a larger dedicated flash unit you could have tilted the flash head to bounce the light off the ceiling or wall instead to create a less harsh lighting system.

It's good. I think there is a little too much post processing and contrast adjustments for my taste but that is purely subjective.

It's okay. A little bit noisy but you were on ISO 1600. Watch your shutter speed as 1/15 th of a second is slow, even with the benefits of Image Stabilization, ESPECIALLY shooting fast moving children. To improve upon this picture next time try taking the photo of the child near a large window in the afternoon? The window light will act as a large diffuse softbox that will create pleasing light on the "model's" face.

It's okay. I see where you're trying to go with this one but I think a horizontal viewpoint may have made it better. Also the large dark tree trunk doesn't seem to help this photo much either and it takes up too much photo space.

It's good! Just watch the large amount of negative space created by the empty sky. I really like your sepia tone conversion. Good work.

This one is blurry and/or out of focus? Was the child moving very fast? I see you had a shutter speed of 1/60th of a second while zoomed in at 55mm. Normally with Image Stabilization that should be able to get a sharp photo of a stationary object but is the child moving significantly faster than the shutter speed set for this photo? It could also be from mis-focus, probably caused by you focusing and then getting too excited and moving in (and thus changing the focusing distance) creating and slightly out of focus image. This happens to me all the time as you're always excited about taking a photo of something.

The last one is cute but I am unsure if it is a dog or cat? :D

To learn more about photography take a look at these webpages:
www.photo.net/learn
www.strobist.blogspot.com

Also keep taking photos to do learn more and get better!

Thanks a million for the critiques and helpful links. I'll be sure reading them and going over them.

I am in very desperate needs of a dedicated flash and I've been looking for a good deal on one for a little while now.

You were basically spot on with a lot of what you wrote, and I don't disagree with any of it.

Thanks again for the help, and I'll read the links you sent :)

H.

bpopd

Sep 14th, 2008, 10:51 PM

Asad_A203

Sep 14th, 2008, 11:19 PM

Woah and woooah.

My favorite ones too so far in this thread(especially 1#). Great shots!

zoomzoom

Sep 14th, 2008, 11:45 PM

Thanks for the links sfu_engineer! I bookmarked them for later reading too.

klam

Sep 15th, 2008, 02:26 AM

Thanks for all the comments on the wedding images.

@weedb0y, that traffic shot was set up. I asked them cross and I would cross on the opposite side. The pedestrian with the walkman and the driver were just luck.

last one is just amazing..

Setup or out of the blue moment?

urameatball

Sep 15th, 2008, 03:20 AM

G-G-G-G-unit. LOL
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/2603472710_a244903372.jpg

radeonboy

Sep 15th, 2008, 07:48 AM

G-G-G-G-unit. LOL
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/2603472710_a244903372.jpg

G-G-Gggreat photo! :cheesygri

urameatball

Sep 15th, 2008, 09:02 PM

L-L-L-LOL
thanks :)

bpopd

Sep 15th, 2008, 10:18 PM

G-G-G-G-unit. LOL
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/2603472710_a244903372.jpg

Curtis is so damn cool, nice cap man

sfu_engineer

Sep 15th, 2008, 10:43 PM

Thanks for the links sfu_engineer! I bookmarked them for later reading too.

Enjoy! They're VERY informative.

jayehs

Sep 15th, 2008, 11:42 PM

Kasakato

Sep 16th, 2008, 12:11 AM

Great pictures! Do you mind sharing the settings and gear info?

The EXIF is all there.

radeonboy

Sep 17th, 2008, 09:55 AM

The EXIF is all there.

Full-frame goodness cannot be beat :cheesygri

mellowtofu

Sep 17th, 2008, 02:24 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/2830939274_ded2d4a036.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/2830063929_13c0a9dd2d.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/2829985571_300b6ed2bc.jpg

jb22

Sep 17th, 2008, 02:59 PM

So we had our first real hot day of the spring here in Melbourne this past weekend, so what better place to go then the large city cemetery.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2866152086_45cef57a9e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/2894280488_d9a3ac568f.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2865323245_52ca17ce5b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2866151382_d886858949.jpg

and some places for the living...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/2859695479_3748f737a2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/2865321519_857053d7a5.jpg

sfu_engineer

Sep 17th, 2008, 06:57 PM

So we had our first real hot day of the spring here in Melbourne this past weekend, so what better place to go then the large city cemetery.

Hope you're liking the weather! But at least hit the beach or something instead of the cemetery! :D

CSAgent

Sep 17th, 2008, 08:04 PM

So we had our first real hot day of the spring here in Melbourne this past weekend, so what better place to go then the large city cemetery.

Spookular!

I agree with sfu_engineer, hit up the beaches!

N1Hawk

Sep 17th, 2008, 08:35 PM

Kasakato

Sep 17th, 2008, 08:55 PM

N1Hawk

Sep 17th, 2008, 09:16 PM

The saturation appears to be off. Most appear to be under, did you process them?

Nope just downloaded them off my digital camera

CSAgent

Sep 17th, 2008, 11:09 PM

Pictures from the CNE:

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/5958/p8090006xu6.jpg

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/7186/p8090007jl9.jpg

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/1589/p8090008fz2.jpg

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/3259/p8090024vm8.jpg

Rookie with a new Camera!

Tell me what you think, just played around with it :)

Seems like your average shot that anyone can take. Try to focus on a subject, what are you trying to say with the photo, think of all the obvious perspectives, then rethink again.

They do seem underexposed, do you know how to adjust? And number 4, shutter's not fast enough to freeze movement in the guy jumping..

Where or how can I take a photo that would differentiate mine from everyone else's?

ryan_lau100

Sep 18th, 2008, 03:37 PM

blah let me try this on the next page

kiz5

Sep 18th, 2008, 04:22 PM

One of my more recent ones...

OVFL Peewee Championship - Brampton Bulldogs vs London Falcons

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/2867313767_9f87c09c16_o.jpg

CSAgent

Sep 18th, 2008, 05:07 PM

One of my more recent ones...

OVFL Peewee Championship - Brampton Bulldogs vs London Falcons

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/2867313767_9f87c09c16_o.jpg

Nice shot! But can you provide the back story as to why his right shoulder pad is not hidden by his jersey?

kiz5

Sep 18th, 2008, 05:12 PM

Nice shot! But can you provide the back story as to why his right shoulder pad is not hidden by his jersey?

Jersey ripped on the play before, on a reverse if I remember right. He had to change his jersey at halftime. That was on a long bomb to end the half, which I had assumed was coming. :)

Shot with a D300, 300 2.8.

ryan_lau100

Sep 18th, 2008, 07:44 PM

I'll play. From a wedding in August:

1.
http://ryanlauphotography.ca/sophievic/IMG_8916.jpg

2
http://ryanlauphotography.ca/sophievic/IMG_9036.jpg

3
http://ryanlauphotography.ca/sophievic/IMG_9061.jpg

4 stupid arm in the way!
http://ryanlauphotography.ca/sophievic/IMG_9076_1.jpg

5
http://ryanlauphotography.ca/sophievic/IMG_9147.jpg

6
http://ryanlauphotography.ca/sophievic/IMG_92231.jpg

7
http://ryanlauphotography.ca/sophievic/IMG_9232_1.jpg

8
http://ryanlauphotography.ca/sophievic/IMG_9334.jpg

jeffyjaixx

Sep 18th, 2008, 10:42 PM

Very nice shots everyone. I'm pretty new to the DSLR world. Some early shots from my Nikon D40...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/jeffyjaixx/DSC_0005.jpg

testing out the zoom...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/jeffyjaixx/DSC_00102.jpg

lz7j

Sep 23rd, 2008, 10:18 AM

http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/35l/tilt1.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/35l/tilt2.jpg

jb22

Sep 23rd, 2008, 01:09 PM

So to counter act going to the cemetery on a sunny and warm day I decided to go for a walk to the beach - it started of nice and sunny but Melbourne is known to be the city were you can go through all four seasons in one day...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/2875383989_24d6d557c8.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/2875384937_fb40e54815.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/2875384631_40a1b85d86.jpg

and this was just a random photo I took, just because I had my zoom lens on...

It's Always About the Bride
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/2876211712_804c0721df.jpg

radeonboy

Sep 23rd, 2008, 01:13 PM

So to counter act going to the cemetery on a sunny and warm day I decided to go for a walk to the beach - it started of nice and sunny but Melbourne is known to be the city were you can go through all four seasons in one day...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/2875384631_40a1b85d86.jpg
and this was just a random photo I took, just because I had my zoom lens on...

Wow that 3rd pic looks sweet and has emotion, strength of mother nature.

jb22

Sep 23rd, 2008, 01:15 PM

Wow that 3rd pic looks sweet and has emotion, strength of mother nature.

Yes, mother nature also managed to get a lot of sand in my mouth that day, despite the fact that I kept telling her I wasn't hungry.

radeonboy

Sep 23rd, 2008, 01:22 PM

Here are a couple of shots I'd taken yesterday while walking around York University and its Seneca @ York campuses.

Obviously more of the whole set can be found on my Flickr page: http://flickr.com/photos/19684539@N00/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2881382198_b2e4ef1fe0_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/2880542945_26a6902026_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/2880545033_bdbba6fe3a_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2881381112_2ca3744d1b_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/2880549117_4faf224255_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/2881386338_2efb9e52fe_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/2880551489_bfd32f36ab_o.jpg

Whitewind

Sep 23rd, 2008, 06:21 PM

Relatively new set of phones to compliment my HD580s

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/2882768707_418f885979.jpg

D1X/50mm 1.4 AIS/extension tube/SB-600

bluewaker

Sep 24th, 2008, 01:05 AM

So to counter act going to the cemetery on a sunny and warm day I decided to go for a walk to the beach - it started of nice and sunny but Melbourne is known to be the city were you can go through all four seasons in one day...

and this was just a random photo I took, just because I had my zoom lens on...

Images omitted to save space.
Wow, those shots are amazing. What kind of post processing do you do to get those effects? Can you give me any google hits?

alstylez

Sep 24th, 2008, 12:15 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/2873544928_e08d34d4e9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2856422967_62d3b60e5a.jpg

selpats

Sep 24th, 2008, 12:40 PM

Not my best, but the best from the past couple of weeks (taken yesterday :cheesygri )...

Pretty much straight out of the camera, very little post work done, just a tiny bit of contrast adj. globally.

Taken with my P&S!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2884698297_561bd7168f_o.jpg

jayehs

Sep 24th, 2008, 01:11 PM

Relatively new set of phones to compliment my HD580s

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/2882768707_418f885979.jpg

D1X/50mm 1.4 AIS/extension tube/SB-600

nice cans :)

jeffyjaixx

Sep 25th, 2008, 12:23 AM

Testing out my 18-200mm :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/jeffyjaixx/DSC_0560copy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/jeffyjaixx/DSC_0600copy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/jeffyjaixx/DSC_0510copy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/jeffyjaixx/DSC_0664copy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/jeffyjaixx/DSC_0609.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/jeffyjaixx/DSC_0631copy.jpg

d_Ave

Sep 25th, 2008, 08:02 AM

selpats

Sep 25th, 2008, 11:24 AM

Nice! Love the overall effect of it. Cool lighting!

Thanks! :) You should see it printed on Velvet Fine Art at 12"x18"...

demi2004

Sep 25th, 2008, 03:21 PM

Some guy :)

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/586/amanbydemi2004tb5.jpg

sfu_engineer

Sep 25th, 2008, 04:32 PM

Some guy :)

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/586/amanbydemi2004tb5.jpg

Great work. Love the texturing. I had a quick look at your wedding stuff and it looks good. Will bookmark it for later. :D

sfu_engineer

Sep 25th, 2008, 10:16 PM

So as part of our school tradition our 2nd year Engineering students get to haze/humiliate 1st year Engineering students. After an official welcoming ceremony inside the pictured building, the new students get bombarded with water balloons and waterguns as they make their way to the next event. As you can tell it got pretty wet and wild in there and I was lucky my Canon 30D was able put up with all the water!!!

More on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/spencerfu/

http://www.spencerfu.com/images/event/IMG_3343_original.jpg

Hambone

Sep 26th, 2008, 08:22 AM

lz7j

Nice tilt-shifts!

klam

Sep 26th, 2008, 12:05 PM

His images weren't real tilt-shift. :)
Nice tilt-shifts!

Shinjieva01

Sep 26th, 2008, 01:17 PM

http://www.spencerfu.com/images/event/IMG_3343_original.jpg

the guy with Mohawk on the left... is that his real hair or did he just glue a broom to his head :-0

billdozer

Sep 26th, 2008, 03:10 PM

ok i'll play along. some randoms from my backpacking trip this summer. all taken with my 1973 leicaflex sl with a 50mm prime lens. love shooting film.

hvar, croatia
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v299/136/77/28100970/n28100970_43469498_4465.jpg
http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v299/136/77/28100970/n28100970_43469495_3436.jpg

berlin
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v271/136/77/28100970/n28100970_43512698_1426.jpg

salzberg
http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v271/136/77/28100970/n28100970_43512705_3605.jpg

paris
http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v271/136/77/28100970/n28100970_43512237_3983.jpg
http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v271/136/77/28100970/n28100970_43512238_4276.jpg

barcelona
http://photos-970.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v271/136/77/28100970/n28100970_43470518_8238.jpg

rome
http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v299/136/77/28100970/n28100970_43469729_1396.jpg

plitvice lakes, croatia
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v299/136/77/28100970/n28100970_43469442_3415.jpg

jjboy

Sep 27th, 2008, 01:54 AM

klam: Simply amazing! Thanks for sharing! I really enjoying seeing your work! This thread provides great inspiration and tips for us beginners in the DSLR world! The person in the Mercedes is also snapping a picture of the wedding couple in the last photo... LOL. And I love how the guy with the headphone is also in the picture!

those were fantastic pictures

I guess for those of us who have married, we need to make sure we get a good photographer for our wedding

the Canon 135mm F/2 is also an amazing lens and was probably used in the last shot

sfu_engineer

Sep 27th, 2008, 01:58 AM

the guy with Mohawk on the left... is that his real hair or did he just glue a broom to his head :-0

I think it is a mix of cardboard, glue, and paint! Here is one of them getting a haircut:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3152/2834474801_217a2a7418.jpg

PS: Billdozer those are some fantastic film shots. I wish I could afford to develop and shoot film! :D

jjboy

Sep 27th, 2008, 02:00 AM

Some guy :)

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/586/amanbydemi2004tb5.jpg

Hey I checked out your site. Very nice photos, keep up the good work.

Also, do you mind telling me the name of the background music in the "non-wedding "galleries" (e.g. fashion)

It's very soothing.:)

demi2004

Sep 27th, 2008, 06:08 AM

Thanks!
I am not sure what the name of the song is. I bought a CD in Japan and it has a lot of tracks like these. Can't read the names.. I am pretty sure the song is not Japanese though :)

hoob

Sep 27th, 2008, 07:27 AM

Here's some I like from my recent Ireland road trip (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7476378&postcount=21). It's actually a colour photo, not B&W. (Giant's Causeway black basalt pillars.)

http://hoob.smugmug.com/photos/378221952_kishv-S.jpg (http://hoob.smugmug.com/photos/378221952_kishv-X2.jpg) http://hoob.smugmug.com/photos/379716533_LmmQe-S.jpg (http://hoob.smugmug.com/photos/379716533_LmmQe-X2.jpg)

Asad_A203

Sep 28th, 2008, 01:50 AM

Not my best shots but random shots in the park today:

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/xccc.png

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/xxcc.png

My better ones:

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/dxxcc.png

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/cc.png

phuviano

Sep 29th, 2008, 05:53 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/2898001580_67402fbf3a_b.jpg

Talamasca

Sep 29th, 2008, 08:22 PM

SENSEI

Sep 29th, 2008, 08:29 PM

Some pics from my recent trip in the Rockies:

Pyramid Lake
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/1166/alberta069fr1.jpg

Maligne Lake
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/3600/alberta094yp0.jpg

Emerald Lake
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/9132/alberta136pz7.jpg

Not bad for a Canon P&S!!!

The first seems to be washed out a bit. Try bringing out the contrast on that one.

The second and third are great....

Talamasca

Sep 29th, 2008, 09:12 PM

Thanks for the advice. How about this?

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/9656/alberta069tj6.jpg

Viper98

Sep 29th, 2008, 11:18 PM

Thanks for the advice. How about this?

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/9656/alberta069tj6.jpg

wow

that's a huge improvement:-0

Viper98

Sep 29th, 2008, 11:25 PM

I'm not a good photographer by any stretch....... but I'm test driving a Tamrom 90mm f/2.8 DI macro lens right now...... here's a few pics I took with it

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/6302/11174981bx1.jpg
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/1690/10951212fa4.jpg
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/9523/46232441ex8.jpg
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/3350/78296791av9.jpg

I accidently left my camera in iso 1600 from what I was doing the night before so alot of the pics I took came out really grainy

I'd greatly appreciate any feedback, criticism, and tips on how I can improve

demi2004

Sep 29th, 2008, 11:26 PM

Thanks for the advice. How about this?

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/9656/alberta069tj6.jpg

It's a bit warm though. Is it really that orangy there?

demi2004

Sep 29th, 2008, 11:28 PM

Somewhere...
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/2464/destinws4.jpg

Hambone

Sep 30th, 2008, 08:07 AM

His images weren't real tilt-shift. :)

Yes, I'd already assumed that. I'm very familiar with "Photoshopping" tilt-shifts" as I've done many myself. :) I just think he did a good job with those.

smuncky

Sep 30th, 2008, 12:10 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2893144262_d13a8667a9_b.jpg

Full Set of Bay Street (http://www.flickr.com/photos/smuncky/sets/72157607542030935/)

jb22

Sep 30th, 2008, 02:42 PM

Hurk

Sep 30th, 2008, 09:59 PM

Some shots from a walk around the neighbourhood....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2901858493_4473e0aa44.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/2901856973_584fab89d3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/2902698334_15352a0c95.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/2902699124_ab3f0a8551.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/2902698764_a62a05fbc2.jpg

Hey jb22,

I love the look of your shots. I know you've posted this somewhere already, but what lens is that, and are you using photoshop for the colours, or just LightRoom 2?

jb22

Sep 30th, 2008, 11:00 PM

Hey jb22,

I love the look of your shots. I know you've posted this somewhere already, but what lens is that, and are you using photoshop for the colours, or just LightRoom 2?

Hey thanks. Those shots were taken with my Minolta 50mm f/1.7 and a 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens.

I'm still using Lightroom 1.3, haven't upgraded to 2 yet. Although seeing some of the new features in Photoshop CS4 are tempting but I think it'll take me a little while to find the extra cash for that.

Blackmajik

Oct 1st, 2008, 04:18 AM

http://blackmajik.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p80734218-5.jpg

Did a little fooling around in photoshop tonight and made a photo I've taken on the weekend look "old". Will upload the original picture in comparison if anyone wants.

^*^BATMAN^*^

Oct 1st, 2008, 03:31 PM

The farm across the road had a Kid(baby donkey). So we went to have a gander). The baby donkey was sleeping, so I didnt get any good ones of her. Though this is what I got.

Mother Donkey
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2905595658_ed923312f3.jpg

My mommy
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2904761027_c1a9779faa.jpg

My mom and gf checkin out the donkeys
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2904762891_a116455a8c.jpg

radeonboy

Oct 1st, 2008, 03:50 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/2898001580_67402fbf3a_b.jpg

Were you in a blimp? If so lucky you! That is awesome

Talamasca

Oct 1st, 2008, 06:09 PM

Were you in a blimp? If so lucky you! That is awesome

Or maybe just the CN Tower. :lol:

jb22

Oct 2nd, 2008, 10:33 PM

Some evening shots from Melbourne...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/2908007265_74272d7d54.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2908007515_ba2b37e3b9.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/2908853878_8318c2acca.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/2908853612_42bde9e62a.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/2908008249_4e1a38bc8a.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/2908854354_530097ceaf.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/2908854170_ccbf255e87.jpg

klam

Oct 2nd, 2008, 11:09 PM

Nice processing!

phuviano

Oct 2nd, 2008, 11:37 PM

Were you in a blimp? If so lucky you! That is awesome

Or maybe just the CN Tower. :lol:

I was in the CN tower.

Kasakato

Oct 2nd, 2008, 11:45 PM

jb22

Oct 3rd, 2008, 12:49 AM

HDR?

No, just working with the RAW file to keep a good balance between the highlights and shadows in Lightroom 1.3. I need to upgrade to 2.0 since my understanding is it offers a greater range on control when it comes to adjusting certain areas. I could have gone into Photoshop to really go nuts but I think I'll leave them as is (for now). Although I really didn't do too much with this batch - bit of tweaking the colour temp and adding the vignetting - these were actually pretty good out of camera IMHO.

I'm actually pleased with a lot of the shots from that days since I took them with my 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens. I usually love to shot with my Minolta 50mm f/1.7 but it wasn't wide enough for where I was but that lens is amazing for sharpness and colours. I think only the top right image that I posted was taken with the 50mm.

Kasakato

Oct 3rd, 2008, 12:51 AM

No, just working with the RAW file to keep a good balance between the highlights and shadows in Lightroom 1.3. I need to upgrade to 2.0 since my understanding is it offers a greater range on control when it comes to adjusting certain areas. I could have gone into Photoshop to really go nuts but I think I'll leave them as is (for now). Although I really didn't do too much with this batch - bit of tweaking the colour temp and adding the vignetting - these were actually pretty good out of camera IMHO.

I'm actually pleased with a lot of the shots from that days since I took them with my 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens. I usually love to shot with my Minolta 50mm f/1.7 but it wasn't wide enough for where I was but that lens is amazing for sharpness and colours. I think only the top right image that I posted was taken with the 50mm.
Excellent work, I have to go try that now.

Blackmajik

Oct 3rd, 2008, 01:19 AM

jb22

Oct 3rd, 2008, 01:21 AM

Awesome shots... which Alpha are you shooting with? and did you use a tripod?

Thanks, I'm using an Sony a100 and all shots were hand held.

bob0

Oct 3rd, 2008, 12:11 PM

havent posted here in awhile. here are some from my latest shoots.

http://www.derweiphotography.com/Images/_MG_4177_web.jpg

http://www.derweiphotography.com/Images/_MG_4196_web.jpg

http://www.derweiphotography.com/Images/_MG_4253.jpg

http://www.derweiphotography.com/Images/_MG_4270_66_67_68_69.jpg

df329

Oct 4th, 2008, 12:51 AM

http://i38.tinypic.com/2hz3bch.jpg

zoob

Oct 5th, 2008, 10:12 PM

I love how fast a DSLR responds vs. a P&S. Wouldn't have been able to get this on my old camera.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2917405802_4bff65a499_o.jpg

superspacey

Oct 6th, 2008, 01:59 PM

If you like the photos, please view the slideshow set on Flickr or leave some comments :)

Taken at a cottage about 1.5 hours north/west of Montreal at Curran Lake.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/2914158133_8875905121_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/macpham/2914158133/in/set-72157607757904505)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2914930034_7187d4e827.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/macpham/2914930034/in/set-72157607757904505/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/2914099419_9d4187e226.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/macpham/2914099419/in/set-72157607757904505/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/2914970962_9dea09955f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/macpham/2914970962/in/set-72157607757904505/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/2914971714_3c3b841a34.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/macpham/2914971714/in/set-72157607757904505/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/2914094979_5de8402fa5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/macpham/2914094979/in/set-72157607757904505/)

zoomzoom

Oct 6th, 2008, 08:26 PM

:arrowu: Thumbs up man! :cheesygri

Dougboy

Oct 6th, 2008, 08:48 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/Dougboy/Photography/DSC_0164.jpg

Asad_A203

Oct 8th, 2008, 05:07 PM

JB22 do you live in Australia? Nice pics btw.

bobO i like your MR2 pics too (minus the swirl marks; hate when such a nice car has that; haha).

Here is some shots from the airport today; will add more later on (really neat new terminal they built):

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/14.jpg

chomicki

Oct 8th, 2008, 06:04 PM

My son
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/9553/pomadkari3.jpg

SLOGAN

Oct 8th, 2008, 08:08 PM

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b218/OsamaBinLogan/IMG_0409.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b218/OsamaBinLogan/IMG_0366.jpg

Hauling Hay bales in late September and I was inspired.

Just my crappy Canon PS5 :(

jb22

Oct 8th, 2008, 10:31 PM

JB22 do you live in Australia? Nice pics btw.

Yes, in Melbourne for the year, which is almost done with which sucks. Then back home to Toronto, just in time for the middle of winter.

chomicki

Oct 9th, 2008, 12:56 PM

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/6631/igp0313rd1.jpg

jayehs

Oct 9th, 2008, 01:26 PM

My son
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/9553/pomadkari3.jpg

The picture looks too dramatic IMO. It's supposed to be a fun picture!

sfu_engineer

Oct 9th, 2008, 01:43 PM

havent posted here in awhile. here are some from my latest shoots.

Cool stuff bob0. Always love your people photography, especially the stuff on ModelMayhem.

sfu_engineer

Oct 9th, 2008, 01:43 PM

http://i38.tinypic.com/2hz3bch.jpg

Cute bird! The detail in the feathers are amazing.

chomicki

Oct 9th, 2008, 03:05 PM

The picture looks too dramatic IMO. It's supposed to be a fun picture!

Surreptitiously took my wife's lipstick. Later was much laughter :lol:

And next photo:
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/8476/imgp3029ec3.jpg

photogenic_overdose

Oct 9th, 2008, 07:01 PM

Just a few shots I took at Nuit Blanche last week

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/2917005645_46a2e8345c.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2914603640_34d8652352.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/2915668423_b4342197ef.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/2916859721_bceeb9836f.jpg

sfu_engineer

Oct 10th, 2008, 12:14 PM

http://spencerfu.com/photos/IMG_7675_original_web_wm.jpg

http://spencerfu.com/photos/IMG_7702_original_web_wm.jpg

http://spencerfu.com/photos/IMG_7728_original_web_wm.jpg

demi2004

Oct 10th, 2008, 03:10 PM

Was at Henry's in downtown and here are some subjects that the new lenses were tested on.

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/6155/bum1cy7.jpg

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/11/bum2gh8.jpg

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/7311/bum3zq3.jpg

N1Hawk

Oct 10th, 2008, 03:48 PM

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/8312/p9150009md1.jpg

This is the old Tea Cup Ride At the Adbandoned Chippewa Lake Admusment Park in Ohio!

Was Tresspassing so I had to hurry! Quality might be a little off.

Here are the old Ticket Booths at the Front Gates where u paid to get in!

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t98/N1Hawk/P9150033.jpg

Here is the old Ferris Wheel from the Park

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t98/N1Hawk/P9150013.jpg

smuncky

Oct 10th, 2008, 04:37 PM

http://spencerfu.com/photos/IMG_7728_original_web_wm.jpg

what a smile :o

BananaWeed

Oct 10th, 2008, 07:53 PM

My son
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/9553/pomadkari3.jpg

Looks like a zombie!

sfu_engineer

Oct 10th, 2008, 09:45 PM

Looks like a zombie!

Rawr!! That's what I thought. :D

chomicki

Oct 11th, 2008, 03:24 AM

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/2975/jacuswa0.jpg

kiz5

Oct 11th, 2008, 02:21 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2932318594_c98ffe5f95_o.jpg

chomicki

Oct 11th, 2008, 02:51 PM

The end of the season...
http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/1925/imgp4364vg5.jpg

sfu_engineer

Oct 11th, 2008, 10:23 PM

The end of the season...
http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/1925/imgp4364vg5.jpg

Lovely pan.

Sgt_Strider

Oct 11th, 2008, 10:45 PM

http://spencerfu.com/photos/IMG_7675_original_web_wm.jpg

http://spencerfu.com/photos/IMG_7702_original_web_wm.jpg

http://spencerfu.com/photos/IMG_7728_original_web_wm.jpg

She's really cute.

Shinjieva01

Oct 11th, 2008, 11:35 PM

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6634/postud5.jpg

demi2004

Oct 12th, 2008, 08:44 PM

Toronto Island..There are tons of these

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/9683/snakeum6.jpg

monty613

Oct 12th, 2008, 09:44 PM

http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/3838/img6302ju2.jpg

CanadaBoy

Oct 12th, 2008, 10:08 PM

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/2975/jacuswa0.jpg

nice pictures cousin!

-rodzina z mississaugi :)

superspacey

Oct 13th, 2008, 10:47 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2934647134_a626f0f7bf.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/macpham/2934647134/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/2933789265_0097e3b9f3.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/macpham/2933789265/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/2934646652_be6a306d15.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/macpham/2934646652/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/2934644344_8e323b9fe9.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/macpham/2934644344/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2934643742_570478c1f1.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/macpham/2934643742/)

icetink

Oct 13th, 2008, 12:46 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/2937894815_dfb712f7ac.jpg

EXIF & larger view available at the following:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31151086@N06/2937894815/sizes/o/

illusion_ea

Oct 13th, 2008, 02:25 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/2929854628_d17bda9a15_b.jpg

Blackmajik

Oct 13th, 2008, 03:20 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/2937894815_dfb712f7ac.jpg

EXIF & larger view available at the following:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31151086@N06/2937894815/sizes/o/

I'm 99% sure that is the Confederation bridge? I live just around the corner from it.

icetink

Oct 13th, 2008, 04:04 PM

I'm 99% sure that is the Confederation bridge? I live just around the corner from it.

Yup! I was driving home from the Living Arts Centre and the view looked awesome from my rear-view mirror so I decided to take a walk and take some pics.

Here are a few more that I really like:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31151086@N06/2937890091/sizes/m/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31151086@N06/2937894135/sizes/m/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31151086@N06/2938747802/sizes/m/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31151086@N06/2938747456/sizes/m/

demi2004

Oct 13th, 2008, 08:48 PM

Do you believe in magic??

This was from an engagement photoshoot :)
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/7549/synthiacu4.jpg

Blackmajik

Oct 13th, 2008, 09:34 PM

Do you believe in magic??

This was from an engagement photoshoot :)
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/7549/synthiacu4.jpg

Wow... talk about being whipped. :lol:

tienm23

Oct 14th, 2008, 02:26 PM

Here's a few from my Saturday drive with the wife:

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/1562/img59858764053uo8.jpg

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/9571/img59928769590rn6.jpg

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/6876/img59948805996ld2.jpg

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/7899/img60088812574la2.jpg

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/7988/img60148819912ba1.jpg

miky360

Oct 15th, 2008, 09:55 AM

my fav 5 of mine

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2275/2795907148_198dd9acee.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/2787539876_9fa42bc1e3.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/2787499442_2a3414f18c.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/2787312436_55b719c4b4.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2787289408_ca69bcf2ac.jpg?v=0

and just for fun
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/2303243341_32e3237c47.jpg?v=0

Hire me for a photoshoot :)
im located in toronto

sfu_engineer

Oct 15th, 2008, 12:51 PM

sfu_engineer

Oct 15th, 2008, 12:53 PM

Do you believe in magic??

This was from an engagement photoshoot :)
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/7549/synthiacu4.jpg

This is some really cool lighting, post processing, and composition you have here. But I agree that it makes him look heavily whipped! :P

rubberband

Oct 15th, 2008, 07:07 PM

Do you believe in magic??

This was from an engagement photoshoot :)
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/7549/synthiacu4.jpg

"FINISH HIM!"

:twisted:

miky360

Oct 15th, 2008, 07:31 PM

Very artsy. Do you have a link to an online portfolio? That's highly recommended if you want to become hired.

Thank you, i went crossed-processing happy lol

http://www.flickr.com/photos/altered_image/
on the right side of the page, first folder

Asad_A203

Oct 15th, 2008, 11:45 PM

what a smile :o

Yeah; SFU engineer really has some cute models for his photoshoots.

oh yeah the pics look nice too; haha.

jb22

Oct 16th, 2008, 12:06 PM

Some from this past weekend. Some fiends took out to some mountain rages about 35km out of Melbourne. The one thing I'm really going to miss about Melbourne is how close so many different types of environments are, all within a short drive.

Any way, here are some view of the city from a lookout point. If I had known we were going to this place I would have brought my tripod.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/2946519139_5da89e8018_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2946518987_10e2dc8123_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2947378440_feda87d27d_o.jpg

And some more from a bit earlier in the day...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2292/2946518767_2ffea6cc77.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/2946518649_1365a2528e.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2947377044_b47c766516.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/2947377502_07900b9956.jpg

And since I have your attention I'll just pimp my portfolio site (http://robertbrienza.squarespace.com/), it's slowly coming along. Take a look if you have some time.

Kasakato

Oct 18th, 2008, 01:26 AM

Found an old mini 6" tripod and decided to test it out with a 70-300mm, the thing broke. :lol:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/2950325073_08c12cb27a_o.jpg

Shinjieva01

Oct 18th, 2008, 01:46 AM

a few of my favourite shots from volleyball homecoming between McMaster and Manitoba

taken with D80, Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 (borrowed from friend) and Nikon 50mm 1.8

the rest of the series can be seen here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aho_1987/) =)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/2950870472_c4ae0a6f84.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/2950029165_3cd271422c.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2951125656_91915200fa.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2950287205_33627d6ac8.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/2951151066_38659ceb9f.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2950321883_393f1c9f88.jpg

carpeter

Oct 18th, 2008, 10:17 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/2936784828_c061d9fefc_b.jpg

chomicki

Oct 18th, 2008, 05:54 PM

http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/3883/imgp3511nb8.jpg

CSAgent

Oct 18th, 2008, 05:56 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/2936784828_c061d9fefc_b.jpg

That's an amazing shot - lighting is very well timed - its the magical moment just before the sun sets below the horizon!

Have a high res version? I'd love to make this a wallpaper on my 1680x1050 monitor.

carpeter

Oct 19th, 2008, 02:02 AM

That's an amazing shot - lighting is very well timed - its the magical moment just before the sun sets below the horizon!

Have a high res version? I'd love to make this a wallpaper on my 1680x1050 monitor.

Thank you for the compliment. I was lucky I guess.
Here is the hi-rez version with a lot of noise of course.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/oktay/2936784828/sizes/l/

Kasakato

Oct 20th, 2008, 12:31 AM

Two from a bike ride today
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3152/2957522318_053a05fc40_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2957522324_492c760171_b.jpg

radeonboy

Oct 20th, 2008, 01:20 AM

very nice Kasakato :idea:

GunnerX

Oct 20th, 2008, 02:30 PM

Came back from London yesterday. Took lots of shots, here's 3 from the London Eye.

http://www.gunnerx.ca/pics/london/PA187278.jpg
London Eye and the London Aquarium.

http://www.gunnerx.ca/pics/london/PA187284.jpg
Underneath the London Eye.

http://www.gunnerx.ca/pics/london/PA187370.jpg
View from the London Eye looking towards the South/West.

Asad_A203

Oct 20th, 2008, 07:38 PM

Two from a bike ride today
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3152/2957522318_053a05fc40_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2957522324_492c760171_b.jpg

Beautiful pics; how wide is that lens? I had to use my craptacular kit lens at dawn shooting wide open since I didn't have my tripod and lighting was crap >:(:

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/ssrfd%20copy.jpg

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/IMG_3134dsd.jpg

Kasakato

Oct 23rd, 2008, 04:54 PM

Beautiful pics; how wide is that lens? I had to use my craptacular kit lens at dawn shooting wide open since I didn't have my tripod and lighting was crap >:(:

Its the D40 kit 18-55. I also had a 70-300VR with me, put it was way to long. I shot the first at 30mm and the second at 28mm. Aperture mode was used, set at f/8. I used a cheap $10 6" tripod to hold the camera just above the ground. I ended up lying down to get the horizon just where I wanted it. The lens itself is less than $100, the camera less than $300, cheap stuff can make excellent pictures. :)
Post processing was done in LightRoom, just some simple contrast, very minor sharpening, a digital Grad filter, WB adjustment, and a few selective colour adjustments, mainly red and orange.

Your pictures are fairly decent. I would try to offset the horizon in the first to the upper third. The water seems more interesting then the sky. The shore on the left side creates a bit of imbalance, its interesting. The focus appears to be a tad off.
The second looks great. Its a bit underexposed, and appears to lean to the left slightly. A bump in exposure and straightening it out would help. I love the sky and errienes of the scene, perfect for Halloween.

Simo

Oct 23rd, 2008, 05:09 PM

I love these 2 the most. Really nice shots! First one shows amazing faces haha having fun and the 2nd one is the "money shot". :cheesygri

lol person behind in the car taking pics of them too!

Asad_A203

Oct 23rd, 2008, 05:41 PM

Its the D40 kit 18-55. I also had a 70-300VR with me, put it was way to long. I shot the first at 30mm and the second at 28mm. Aperture mode was used, set at f/8. I used a cheap $10 6" tripod to hold the camera just above the ground. I ended up lying down to get the horizon just where I wanted it. The lens itself is less than $100, the camera less than $300, cheap stuff can make excellent pictures. :)
Post processing was done in LightRoom, just some simple contrast, very minor sharpening, a digital Grad filter, WB adjustment, and a few selective colour adjustments, mainly red and orange.

Your pictures are fairly decent. I would try to offset the horizon in the first to the upper third. The water seems more interesting then the sky. The shore on the left side creates a bit of imbalance, its interesting. The focus appears to be a tad off.
The second looks great. Its a bit underexposed, and appears to lean to the left slightly. A bump in exposure and straightening it out would help. I love the sky and errienes of the scene, perfect for Halloween.

Thanks for letting me know. I guess it isn't my crappy lens; maybe the person behind it :D.

chomicki

Oct 23rd, 2008, 05:50 PM

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/3192/imgp4383dt6.jpg

sfu_engineer

Oct 24th, 2008, 03:50 AM

http://spencerfu.com/photos/fashionphotography_ikea.jpg

sfu_engineer

Oct 24th, 2008, 03:51 AM

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/3192/imgp4383dt6.jpg

Sweet bike. Awesome pan!

Shaf

Oct 24th, 2008, 09:18 AM

amazing shots!!! I would really like to see what camera, lens, setting, etc that was used for each...

GunnerX

Oct 24th, 2008, 09:49 AM

More London Pics:

Meerkat at the London Zoo
http://www.gunnerx.ca/pics/london/PA166388.jpg

HMS Belfast
http://www.gunnerx.ca/pics/london/PA166487.jpg

HMS Belfast with the Tower Bridge behind it
http://www.gunnerx.ca/pics/london/PA166662.jpg

Millennium Bridge and St Paul's Cathedral
http://www.gunnerx.ca/pics/london/PA176685.jpg

Big Ben
http://www.gunnerx.ca/pics/london/PA176829.jpg

CSAgent

Oct 24th, 2008, 02:49 PM

chomicki

Oct 24th, 2008, 04:29 PM

amazing shots!!! I would really like to see what camera, lens, setting, etc that was used for each...

If these words are directed towards my person: Pentax K10D, 18-55 (kit), 1/125s F6.3, ISO100

And now 1/125s, F8 ISO100
http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/1863/imgp4365wv5.jpg

sfu_engineer

Oct 24th, 2008, 09:01 PM

From L'Oreal Fashion Week Day 4...

http://www.mattvphotography.ca/1.jpghttp://www.mattvphotography.ca/9.jpg
http://www.mattvphotography.ca/10.jpghttp://www.mattvphotography.ca/6.jpg

Plus more...I'll post them up if there's interests..

Nice photos! How were you able to become a photographer there? Checked your website but it is still "under construction".

CSAgent

Oct 25th, 2008, 02:22 AM

Nice photos! How were you able to become a photographer there? Checked your website but it is still "under construction".

I was sponsored by an online media publishing company that enabled me to obtain a Media pass for the entire week. There were a lot of freelancers as well but - they had to be accredited and chances are, they paid for their own pass.

Few more, from Day 2:

http://www.mattvphotography.ca/fashionweek/5.jpghttp://www.mattvphotography.ca/fashionweek/8.jpg
http://www.mattvphotography.ca/fashionweek/9.jpghttp://www.mattvphotography.ca/fashionweek/10.jpg

aZnRYcEbOi

Oct 25th, 2008, 04:42 PM

pics from venice last month

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/8433/venice013pict7572nz6.jpg

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/5121/venice044pict8075gi3.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/2yk0xfc.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/2rzrsb9.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/2e2lzjo.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/34o351f.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/2u72djd.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/14lhdsh.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/zums9h.jpg

jb22

Oct 25th, 2008, 07:29 PM

pics from venice last month

Nice images, reminds of how badly I need to go back.

SENSEI

Oct 25th, 2008, 08:13 PM

A couple of shots from my trip to Paris 2 weeks ago.
Rest of photos HERE (http://shaneho.smugmug.com/Travel/634636)

http://shaneho.smugmug.com/photos/400038161_s9BDc-L.jpg

http://shaneho.smugmug.com/photos/400050369_v5SV7-L.jpg

http://shaneho.smugmug.com/photos/400061570_eg76g-L.jpg

http://shaneho.smugmug.com/photos/400106023_odPUy-L.jpg

http://shaneho.smugmug.com/photos/400140888_dBR4d-L.jpg

http://shaneho.smugmug.com/photos/400155101_3cceD-L.jpg

http://shaneho.smugmug.com/photos/401730440_aaNgm-L.jpg

http://shaneho.smugmug.com/photos/401036490_MaPRe-L.jpg

http://shaneho.smugmug.com/photos/401047779_geruh-L.jpg

Blackmajik

Oct 25th, 2008, 08:46 PM

A couple of shots from my trip to Paris 2 weeks ago.
Rest of photos HERE (http://shaneho.smugmug.com/Travel/634636)
http://shaneho.smugmug.com/photos/400140888_dBR4d-L.jpg

I really like this one and whats the story behind the human skeleton remains?

SENSEI

Oct 25th, 2008, 10:08 PM

I really like this one and whats the story behind the human skeleton remains?

Between the 18-19 century, land was scarce and the city found out they were running out of land space. Thus they buried over 6 million Parisians in these under ground catacombs.

They have turned 1.5km into sort of a tour, but there are still some parts of the underground Paris that is still unknown.

Part of the reason there are no condos or high rises in the city centre proper is because of these catacombs and underground passages.

The bones literally ran for km...5-6 ft high some places going as deep as 20ft back from the walkway. I found it really cool...the fiancee couldn't wait to get out. It is claustrphobic, dank, musky and creepy all the way thorough. When we went there were stretches of 4-5 minutes of no one but us and the bones. Quite an experience!

http://www.catacombes-de-paris.fr/english.htm

CSAgent

Oct 26th, 2008, 03:30 AM

pics from venice last month

http://i35.tinypic.com/34o351f.jpg

Spooky! Great timing and mood! You could slap a horror movie title on it and I'll believe it!

smuncky

Oct 26th, 2008, 12:06 PM

agreed with Blackmajik. that photo is really amazing.

mind sharing what settings you used?

SENSEI

Oct 26th, 2008, 12:20 PM

agreed with Blackmajik. that photo is really amazing.

mind sharing what settings you used?

If this question if being directed to me:

Date Taken 2008-10-13 06:37:12
Camera Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Time 0.0769s (1/13)
Aperture f/4.5
ISO 400
Focal Length 17mm (27.2mm in 35mm)
Photo Dimensions 3888 x 2592

I took it hand held. Levels adjusted in lightroom. Some people think the colors have been tampered with. Not at all. If you've ever been to Sainte-Chappelle, WYSIWYG.

I think I saw another pic of it earlier on this thread, but can't seen to track it down. Other user had St. Chapelle, a shot from the top of the ard de triomphe, and some shots from other cities. Those were even better if I can recall correctly.

drucillica

Oct 26th, 2008, 02:48 PM

Some fall color:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/2945654127_f50ba69082.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lempelziv/2945654127/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2942978249_8b1b1a7302.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lempelziv/2942978249/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2956565674_7a784fd19f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lempelziv/2956565674/)

silva95teg

Oct 26th, 2008, 11:49 PM

A couple of shots from my trip to Paris 2 weeks ago.
Rest of photos HERE (http://shaneho.smugmug.com/Travel/634636)

http://shaneho.smugmug.com/photos/401050146_doNUr-XL.jpg

Those skulls look like they are in the shape of a heart, is that intentional ?

SENSEI

Oct 27th, 2008, 12:29 AM

Those skulls look like they are in the shape of a heart, is that intentional ?

I believe so...
There were shapes of squares, hearts, crosses...
Stones with poetry, prose, sayings written on them...

If you look through the gallery, you will also see what looks like buildings carved in the limestone. These were done by the workers who spent days on end under the city digging the catacombs and filling the catacombs with bones...

It was quite an experience, after the 80 or so step climb at the exit, you were asked to open bags and briefly searched. There was a pile of bones of people who attempted to steal them...I talked with the worker and that's what he took off people from the same day...I saw 2 skulls and at least 15 pieces of smaller bones....not the kind of souvenir I would want...

Nick

Oct 28th, 2008, 07:35 PM

A couple of shots from my trip to Paris 2 weeks
http://shaneho.smugmug.com/photos/400140888_dBR4d-L.jpg

Is this an HDR image? If not, what are the settings? Very nice range of shadows and highlights!

SENSEI

Oct 28th, 2008, 11:07 PM

Is this an HDR image? If not, what are the settings? Very nice range of shadows and highlights!

Not HDR. Just one exposure.
From EXIF:

Camera Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Time 0.0769s (1/13)
Aperture f/4.5
ISO 400
Focal Length 17mm (27.2mm in 35mm)
Mode Manual

The key is to know where to meter. Those who use matrix or centre-weighted would have had much different results.

I ALWAYS use spot-meter and link it to the centre-spot only.
Shoot RAW and expose to the right.

Fill light and highlights tweaked in LR 1.3

Blackmajik

Oct 29th, 2008, 02:52 AM

Built myself a light box and took a ton of pictures. Couldn't get the desired results that were being displayed by others but played around with a little lighting and after a couple of hours, this is the best picture I've taken for the night.

http://blackmajik.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p1013770413-5.jpg

Have to play around with it more tomorrow to see if I can get better results.

Qwest905

Oct 29th, 2008, 09:06 AM

2 hip shots taken when i was in NYC
http://i38.tinypic.com/n478js.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/1z4v3px.jpg

smuncky

Oct 29th, 2008, 12:10 PM

from a recent trip to buffalo.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2964990304_33455a6110.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2965003436_2cd8da8cb5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2964165097_3aab72440c.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/2965012304_6a3c6307e6.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2965013514_045d268623.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/2965014500_f76a75293a.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2964175625_beecd8e6e3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2965020450_3c8d437927.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/2965021234_9d4c6877a0.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/2965021788_10c4488d06.jpg

FULL SET (http://www.flickr.com/photos/smuncky/sets/72157608278714619/)

jb22

Oct 29th, 2008, 10:06 PM

from a recent trip to buffalo.
FULL SET (http://www.flickr.com/photos/smuncky/sets/72157608278714619/)

Some very nice work, good eye.

Mardos

Oct 30th, 2008, 12:18 AM

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/1898/img15411kd7.jpg
Still learning how the camera works.
Don't have much time since im stuck working everyday ot

smuncky

Oct 30th, 2008, 07:14 PM

Some very nice work, good eye.

Thanks!

phuviano

Oct 30th, 2008, 07:26 PM

Messing around with my new P&S.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/2984412363_10efe0f4e7_o.jpg

jeffyjaixx

Oct 30th, 2008, 09:41 PM

Union around 10 PM~

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2986275862_dbbc2477c7.jpg

AudiDude

Oct 30th, 2008, 11:33 PM

Just had to shoot these leaves in the morning sun with my sharpest lens. The Sigma APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3145/2988504284_335b2f1d36_b.jpg

chomicki

Nov 5th, 2008, 02:30 AM

http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/6144/kremtl8.jpg

Dr_luv

Nov 5th, 2008, 09:31 AM

My first attempt at a time lapse video with My Sony A200. Click on the picture for the video. (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=656270)

radeonboy

Nov 5th, 2008, 09:54 AM

http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/6144/kremtl8.jpg

I love this! I think its an amazing set of photos.:!:

Suresh

Nov 5th, 2008, 01:48 PM

some snaps from halloween church street last friday.
(very rough)

http://www.visualtirades.com/journals/wp-content/uploads/halloween2008_lr_web-18.jpg
http://www.visualtirades.com/journals/wp-content/uploads/halloween2008_lr_web-26.jpg
http://www.visualtirades.com/journals/wp-content/uploads/halloween2008_lr_web-15.jpg

http://www.visualtirades.com/journals/wp-content/uploads/halloween2008_lr_web-31.jpg

Dr_luv

Nov 5th, 2008, 08:00 PM

AudiDude, really really nice.

icetink

Nov 5th, 2008, 11:36 PM

I like the colours in this picutre ;o
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/3007403012_9875e0f3ee_o.jpg

Asad_A203

Nov 6th, 2008, 01:35 AM

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/wideeee.jpg

Shot with my 1mm super JDM wide angle lens ;). Horrible stiching job and really windy outside so it was around only 14-15 shots. Resizing it mutes some of the details in the tree but at around 2,500 pixel it looks much better; haha. I hate the quality of my kit lens so much though; alot of CA at 1:1.

CSAgent

Nov 6th, 2008, 02:34 AM

Shinjieva01

Nov 6th, 2008, 09:57 AM

McMaster Centre for Dance - McMaster University
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/3005816112_80d3bca8a5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/3005816126_3479099e7c.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/3005816134_97fce6ba3d.jpg

rest of series here (www.flickr.com/aho_1987)!

icetink

Nov 6th, 2008, 02:48 PM

McMaster Centre for Dance - McMaster University
rest of series here (www.flickr.com/aho_1987)!

When was this!? All of my classes are far from the student centre so I haven't been able to go there much this year - I feel like I've been missing a good amount of random events like such!

Asad_A203

Nov 6th, 2008, 07:10 PM

Level it out, would make it a much more better picture.

Corrected (slightly); next time I will try to level out my tripod in relation to the ground instead of doing in post editing (way too damn cold for me to care when I took the picture though):

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/Untitled-sx2.jpg

Shinjieva01

Nov 6th, 2008, 07:49 PM

When was this!? All of my classes are far from the student centre so I haven't been able to go there much this year - I feel like I've been missing a good amount of random events like such!

just a couple days ago =)
yeah i had no idea this was going on.. just happened to be at the right place at the right time =) plus its always good to check out the events calendar on the mac website... which i find myself to be doing a lot of lately

this is why i always carry my camera with me on campus for specifically these moments no matter how much the burden =)

SENSEI

Nov 6th, 2008, 09:16 PM

Corrected (slightly); next time I will try to level out my tripod in relation to the ground instead of doing in post editing (way too damn cold for me to care when I took the picture though):

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/Untitled-sx2.jpg

Hope you don't mind Asad, quick 30 sec tweak in PS...
I lost a bit of sharpness when I resaved, but you just need to play with the free transform a bit..

http://shaneho.smugmug.com/photos/411610017_WbVp8-X2.jpg

sfu_engineer

Nov 7th, 2008, 03:20 AM

http://www.spencerfu.com/photos/20081106-IMG_9941_web_small.jpg

TenzoR

Nov 7th, 2008, 07:41 AM

Corrected (slightly); next time I will try to level out my tripod in relation to the ground instead of doing in post editing (way too damn cold for me to care when I took the picture though):
http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/Untitled-sx2.jpg
I've given up on using tripod for pano, hold the camera level, turn snap, turn snap. Of course if you have all the time in the world use a tripod but if you are on vacation and moving from places to places it gets annoying after 2-3 pano

http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/9648/overtheglaciertd0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/overtheglaciertd0.jpg/1/w1600.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img391/overtheglaciertd0.jpg/1/)
http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/2685/endofadayxs8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/endofadayxs8.jpg/1/w1600.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img391/endofadayxs8.jpg/1/)

TenzoR

Nov 7th, 2008, 07:42 AM

http://www.spencerfu.com/photos/20081106-IMG_9941_web_small.jpg

I find the background distracting

Asad_A203

Nov 7th, 2008, 04:05 PM

Hope you don't mind Asad, quick 30 sec tweak in PS...
I lost a bit of sharpness when I resaved, but you just need to play with the free transform a bit..

http://shaneho.smugmug.com/photos/411610017_WbVp8-X2.jpg

No thank you; I wasn't think straight yesterday (~2 hour sleep after my awful midterm in Marketing...). I did the most stupid thing; I pulled the original image file (60 MB since it is a .HDR file), down compress it to 8 bit, rotated the original image section by 2 degrees and merge into the main image file followed by upconverting it to a .HDR 32 bit file (took 15 mins) and running it through the tone enhancer. All this and I could've done that and be done. 30 secs > 25 mins; haha.

jjboy

Nov 7th, 2008, 04:41 PM

Not HDR. Just one exposure.
From EXIF:

Camera Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Time 0.0769s (1/13)
Aperture f/4.5
ISO 400
Focal Length 17mm (27.2mm in 35mm)
Mode Manual

The key is to know where to meter. Those who use matrix or centre-weighted would have had much different results.

I ALWAYS use spot-meter and link it to the centre-spot only.
Shoot RAW and expose to the right.

Fill light and highlights tweaked in LR 1.3

Can you please tell us where you metered from in the picture?
very nice shot btw

SENSEI

Nov 7th, 2008, 05:04 PM

Can you please tell us where you metered from in the picture?
very nice shot btw

Can't remember for sure.
I've given my best guess thinking back to the scene.

The camera would usually be tricked in this scene cause of the bright lights coming in from the right side windows. Thus, underexposing the shot as a whole.

I would've spot metered for the brightest section on the columns as this matched the overall darkness of the roof and general bottom region. In the LCD, the windows on the right would've looked overexposed, but I guess I know the camera well enough to know just how far to go without losing detail.

Another option, would've been to spot meter off the darkest area of the windows, leading to a darker roof when reviewing in the LCD. You would then need to bring up the shadows at the risk of noise...

http://shaneho.smugmug.com/photos/412111308_fVvsQ-M.jpg

GX32

Nov 7th, 2008, 09:04 PM

some of mine when I went to San Francisco

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/crx168/0012.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/crx168/0021.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/crx168/0018.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/crx168/0010.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/crx168/0024.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/crx168/0036.jpg

www.icontactphoto.com

Louman

Nov 9th, 2008, 04:30 AM

Sgt_Strider

Nov 9th, 2008, 05:06 AM

Noob question here, i just started out...but how is that darkened corner look achieved? I've seen it in alot of photos but never knew how it was done

I think he used photoshop to do that.

CSAgent

Nov 9th, 2008, 12:58 PM

Noob question here, i just started out...but how is that darkened corner look achieved? I've seen it in alot of photos but never knew how it was done

In photography, the term for that effect is "vignetting". It can be both a good and a bad thing. A lot of wedding photographers utilize this effect to enhance the photos to focus on the bridal party, especially in single or small group portraits.

However, what you do not want though is bad copy of a lens that has this right out of the box since it's difficult to fix in post-production.

There are slide-in and screw-in filters out there that will add vignetting to the any lens attached to the camera. However, with the advent of Photoshop, there's no need for these filters anymore. Photoshop also provides flexibility of how much vignetting can be applied to the photo for the user.

Asad_A203

Nov 9th, 2008, 11:15 PM

^^ Open your RAW in Photoshop CS and go to vignetting and move it to whatever amount you want.

Sgt_Strider

Nov 9th, 2008, 11:41 PM

In photography, the term for that effect is "vignetting". It can be both a good and a bad thing. A lot of wedding photographers utilize this effect to enhance the photos to focus on the bridal party, especially in single or small group portraits.

However, what you do not want though is bad copy of a lens that has this right out of the box since it's difficult to fix in post-production.

I thought you can easily clone it out with photoshop?

There are slide-in and screw-in filters out there that will add vignetting to the any lens attached to the camera. However, with the advent of Photoshop, there's no need for these filters anymore. Photoshop also provides flexibility of how much vignetting can be applied to the photo for the user.

Can PSE do that as well? Maybe that guy doesn't want to get into the world of PS since it's quite complicated to use.

CSAgent

Nov 10th, 2008, 01:16 AM

I thought you can easily clone it out with photoshop?

Not with the Cloning tool... say its a landscape photo with buildings, how do you clone the semi-transparent dark corners to match with the photo, where would your source come from? A neutral part of the photo whose content is say, the cars on the road whereas the corners feature buildings....?

Sgt_Strider

Nov 10th, 2008, 01:22 AM

Not with the Cloning tool... say its a landscape photo with buildings, how do you clone the semi-transparent dark corners to match with the photo, where would your source come from? A neutral part of the photo whose content is say, the cars on the road whereas the corners feature buildings....?

It's something that I recall reading about a while back. I personally don't have any issues with vignette since I use a FX lens or a EF lens on a crop body.

Shinjieva01

Nov 10th, 2008, 01:49 AM

OUA Championship game - McMaster vs Queens
Fletchers Field - Markham
Winner: McMaster =)

got to try out my new 80-200 AF-D!!! - like the Mac team, performed like a champ!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/3013383549_ea415bb21f.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3067/3014219322_310083ae60.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/3014219660_f1a904fc84.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/3013383661_1b8255c468.jpg?v=0

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aho_1987/3013383355/sizes/m/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/3013382997_aa9e3f0790.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/3013382933_84b31ccfc3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/3014218274_65de993927.jpg

more here =) www.flickr.com/aho_1987 and my personal website (see signature below)

sfu_engineer

Nov 10th, 2008, 11:56 PM

OUA Championship game - McMaster vs Queens
Fletchers Field - Markham
Winner: McMaster =)

got to try out my new 80-200 AF-D!!! - like the Mac team, performed like a champ!!

Love the rain in those photos. Too bad MY team lost.

Anyways, here's a shot I did the other day for fun with a friend:

http://www.spencerfu.com/photos/20081106-IMG_9863_web2.jpg

manixc

Nov 11th, 2008, 02:06 AM

Love the rain in those photos. Too bad MY team lost.

Anyways, here's a shot I did the other day for fun with a friend:

http://www.spencerfu.com/photos/20081106-IMG_9863_web2.jpg
awesome as usual, and your friend's hot.

also, an interesting choice of location: it seems a bit desolate. though from browsing photo forums, models with desolate background seems to be a popular theme. why?

Sgt_Strider

Nov 11th, 2008, 02:33 AM

d_Ave

Nov 11th, 2008, 08:19 AM

Love the rain in those photos. Too bad MY team lost.

Anyways, here's a shot I did the other day for fun with a friend:

http://www.spencerfu.com/photos/20081106-IMG_9863_web2.jpg

Nice shot! I really like the ambiance of the picture. The background sets the mood. Her stance looks a little unnatural, but doesn't affect it much.

monty613

Nov 11th, 2008, 08:53 AM

nice photo and location - but the stance makes me think she's pregnant or really needs to take a dump

sfu_engineer

Nov 11th, 2008, 01:21 PM

awesome as usual, and your friend's hot.

also, an interesting choice of location: it seems a bit desolate. though from browsing photo forums, models with desolate background seems to be a popular theme. why?

Thank you! I am not sure about the desolate background trend? I personally like these desolate backgrounds because it is easy to eliminate distractions like signs, people, and cars by shooting in an area that looks empty and run down. You should try it one time. It really helps when you choose the appropriate background for an image.

sfu_engineer

Nov 11th, 2008, 01:23 PM

I think his other friend is even hotter...;)

Ooow.. which one?

radeonboy

Nov 11th, 2008, 01:23 PM

nice photo and location - but the stance makes me think she's pregnant or really needs to take a dump

No, I think her stance actually fits perfectly with the mood of the photo. Makes it look dark, scary and mystic. Just look at her fingers. Its a scary shot done well.

Edit: The only thing you should do IMO is try to get the trees in the back out of the picture. Photoshop it to make it dark like shes in a tunnel, thats the only thing that is killing the picture. The green trees at the back to the left of middle.

radeonboy

Nov 11th, 2008, 01:26 PM

Ooow.. which one?

This one http://www.spencerfu.com/images/portrait/IMG_7728_original_web.jpg

sfu_engineer

Nov 11th, 2008, 01:28 PM

Nice shot! I really like the ambiance of the picture. The background sets the mood. Her stance looks a little unnatural, but doesn't affect it much.

The ambient was raised a tad in Photoshop but most of it was from one small Nikon SB25 flash held high up at camera right pointing downwards. I used a Lumiquest light diffuser to keep the light soft. The only ambient really is behind the model and creates a little separation between the dress and the background.

Lighting Modifier:
http://www.lumiquest.com/images/872-ultrasoft.jpg

1-Light Lighting Setup for #1:
http://spencerfu.com/photos/Trina/Trina_AlleyWay_lighting.jpg

Semi-Behind-The-Scenes Picture:
http://spencerfu.com/photos/Trina/20081106-IMG_9863_lighting.jpg

Final Photo After Photoshop:
http://www.spencerfu.com/photos/20081106-IMG_9863_web2.jpg

radeonboy

Nov 11th, 2008, 01:35 PM

Spence, I did a quick minute Photoshop. I like it like this better, I can take it down if you want after. LMK

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/1102/fixhb6.jpg

phuviano

Nov 11th, 2008, 02:16 PM

^^ I think it looks better.

To SFU, the pose looks so unnatural, and looks forced. The girl looks so uncomfortable holding that pose.

AcidBomber

Nov 11th, 2008, 09:32 PM

Sgt_Strider

Nov 11th, 2008, 10:19 PM

Here's a few of my pics!

Garden outside the Terracotta Army in China! :cheesygri
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/8382/rfdphoto1bv1.jpg

Empty subway car. :razz:
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/4637/rfdphoto2wt6.jpg

The new T1 @ Pearson. ;)
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/969/rfdphoto3ot3.jpg

1. I can see that the sky is blue in your picture. When I was in Xianyang in June of this year, the sky was grey. Also it rained on the day that I visited the Terracotta Warriors.

2. Where was that subway car located?

AcidBomber

Nov 11th, 2008, 11:18 PM

1. I can see that the sky is blue in your picture. When I was in Xianyang in June of this year, the sky was grey. Also it rained on the day that I visited the Terracotta Warriors.

2. Where was that subway car located?

I was lucky last summer! Really really sunny! Gave me some intense tan after the trip. :razz:

And the subway car was at Finch Station, late at night so no one got on. haha :cheesygri

Sgt_Strider

Nov 11th, 2008, 11:49 PM

I was lucky last summer! Really really sunny! Gave me some intense tan after the trip. :razz:

And the subway car was at Finch Station, late at night so no one got on. haha :cheesygri

The seats in that subway car looks better than any of GVRD's skytrain cars.

Sgt_Strider

Nov 11th, 2008, 11:50 PM

This one http://www.spencerfu.com/images/portrait/IMG_7728_original_web.jpg

Yes.

CSAgent

Nov 12th, 2008, 01:16 AM

Taken at a Halloween Industry Party, only used one strobe with 1 umbrella - ambient light provided by one home style light stand... LoL!

http://www.mattvphotography.ca/instudio/1.jpg

http://www.mattvphotography.ca/instudio/5.jpg

http://www.mattvphotography.ca/instudio/6.jpg

d_Ave

Nov 12th, 2008, 08:17 AM

The ambient was raised a tad in Photoshop but most of it was from one small Nikon SB25 flash held high up at camera right pointing downwards. I used a Lumiquest light diffuser to keep the light soft. The only ambient really is behind the model and creates a little separation between the dress and the background.

That's really cool stuff. Keep up the awesome work! :D

sfu_engineer

Nov 12th, 2008, 03:30 PM

Taken at a Halloween Industry Party, only used one strobe with 1 umbrella - ambient light provided by one home style light stand... LoL!

Cool stuff! But I like your latest fashion photos on your website better! Also where is her Halloween costume? :P

@Radeonboy
I like your edit better! Thanks for sharing.

@d_Ave
Thanks for your comments! I recommend everyone to give off camera lighting a try instead of spending all their photography money on lens and camera bodies.

Nick

Nov 12th, 2008, 07:40 PM

http://spencerfu.com/photos/Trina/20081106-IMG_9863_lighting.jpg

Which lens was used for this shot? And you used a Canon for this, correct?

manixc

Nov 12th, 2008, 11:02 PM

I think his other friend is even hotter...;)
well all of Spencer's friends are pretty hot. it's like he lives in the TV world where there's only attractive people. :D
Thank you! I am not sure about the desolate background trend? I personally like these desolate backgrounds because it is easy to eliminate distractions like signs, people, and cars by shooting in an area that looks empty and run down. You should try it one time. It really helps when you choose the appropriate background for an image.
thanks for the comment. I will keep that in mind.

bpopd

Nov 12th, 2008, 11:34 PM

I like this one more, I know how you are suppose to isolate the model by removing distractions.... But when background colors are removed, I find the tunnel becomes grime, and scary, yet the model is so cute.

nice shot either way.

The ambient was raised a tad in Photoshop but most of it was from one small Nikon SB25 flash held high up at camera right pointing downwards. I used a Lumiquest light diffuser to keep the light soft. The only ambient really is behind the model and creates a little separation between the dress and the background.

Lighting Modifier:
http://www.lumiquest.com/images/872-ultrasoft.jpg

1-Light Lighting Setup for #1:
http://spencerfu.com/photos/Trina/Trina_AlleyWay_lighting.jpg

Semi-Behind-The-Scenes Picture:
http://spencerfu.com/photos/Trina/20081106-IMG_9863_lighting.jpg

Final Photo After Photoshop:
http://www.spencerfu.com/photos/20081106-IMG_9863_web2.jpg

N_Raged

Nov 12th, 2008, 11:46 PM

This one http://www.spencerfu.com/images/portrait/IMG_7728_original_web.jpg
man that is one ridiculously beautiful smile.

Here's a recent one I like:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/3024456412_d195633fbb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davie_t/3024456412/)

lz7j

Nov 12th, 2008, 11:48 PM

http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/mont/mont2-1.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/mont/mont3.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/mont/mont2.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/mont/mont1.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/mont/mont4.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/mont/mont5.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/mont/mont6.jpg

http://www.nikkophotography.com/temp/mont/mont7.jpg

sfu_engineer

Nov 13th, 2008, 01:05 AM

...

Nice photos with lovely colour. Some of the photos look like you used a tilt shift lens or a Lensbaby? I like your wedding photography photos from your website as well. I am guessing you shoot Nikon?

Which lens was used for this shot? And you used a Canon for this, correct?

I used a friend's Canon 24-105mm F4L IS at 24mm on a Canon 30D 1.6x crop factor body. I wanted to shoot wider than I normally shoot (50mm). I think lighting is paramount to a good photo and it should be more important than both a lens and camera body. But I wouldn't mind shooting with professional camera bodies and lens all the time either. :D

lz7j

Nov 13th, 2008, 01:40 AM

Nice photos with lovely colour. Some of the photos look like you used a tilt shift lens or a Lensbaby? I like your wedding photography photos from your website as well. I am guessing you shoot Nikon?

Thanks for the kind comments.
No, I don't use a tilt-shift lens (yet - waiting for a used one to come by). I shoot with Canon and all of the images above were shot with the venerable 85Lii @ 1.2-1.4, with the exception of the first image (16-35Lii)

The b&w picture is the only one that I artificially t/s'd using ps.

klam

Nov 13th, 2008, 02:58 AM

Some recent work...

http://www.kevinlamphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/20080920-img_1852_web.jpg (http://www.kevinlamphoto.com)

http://www.kevinlamphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/20081021-img_3344_duo_web.jpg (http://www.kevinlamphoto.com)

http://www.kevinlamphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/20081019-crow3313-042_web.jpg (http://www.kevinlamphoto.com)

http://www.kevinlamphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/20081019-crow7054-012_web.jpg (http://www.kevinlamphoto.com)

http://www.kevinlamphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/20081011-img_2253_web.jpg (http://www.kevinlamphoto.com)

2004

Nov 13th, 2008, 10:19 AM

Lz7j Stunning shots! Especially the first three.

SENSEI

Nov 13th, 2008, 10:35 AM

Nice shots Lz7j.

The only thing I would suggest is fixing your horizontals.

The trees,harbor, and old port shots being the 2 obvious.

I know the one with the solo busker is actually on a slanted street in old port montreal, so it makes sens to keep it as is...

The bridge the in the background in those shots makes it obvious the horizontals aren't where they should be.

SENSEI

Nov 13th, 2008, 10:40 AM

klam,

Shots and 1 and 3. Are you using a tilt shift?
The focusing and OOF planes of the shots are all over the place! ;)
If you manually Gaussian blurred yourself, looks unnatural...but adds something to the pics either way.

Great use of off-body flash on 1 and 4.

Suresh

Nov 13th, 2008, 10:44 AM

As always, love your work Kev.

spazzamatic

Nov 13th, 2008, 10:46 AM

http://img186.echo.cx/img186/2815/mypetspiderruphus2fe.jpg

Title:My Pet Spider Ruphus
Camera:Pentax Optio S4 on Supermacro

okay. i hate spiders.

but that's one cute spider LOL

klam

Nov 13th, 2008, 01:23 PM

Thanks. This is real tilt-shift, the 45mm TS-E. The plane of focus is tilted. #1, 3, and 5 are shot with the 45mm TS-E.
klam,

Shots and 1 and 3. Are you using a tilt shift?
The focusing and OOF planes of the shots are all over the place! ;)
If you manually Gaussian blurred yourself, looks unnatural...but adds something to the pics either way.

Great use of off-body flash on 1 and 4.

klam

Nov 13th, 2008, 01:27 PM

Thanks Suresh!!
As always, love your work Kev.

Hurk

Nov 13th, 2008, 07:34 PM

Took these at my Niece's Baptism... I had to get some practice in :)

They are just snapshots - C & C Welcome... Also, I just learned how to add borders!

http://i33.tinypic.com/29ofo7k.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/2vv7yoz.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/8jlv.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/6qab7s.jpg

lz7j

Nov 14th, 2008, 09:11 AM

Nice shots Lz7j.

The only thing I would suggest is fixing your horizontals.

The trees,harbor, and old port shots being the 2 obvious.
.

Shane, I didn't even notice till you pointed it out!
The tree shot, I used the end of the path as my horizon.
The other 2 you mentioned, I didn't see it at all.
Thanks for the positive feedback.

lz7j

Nov 14th, 2008, 09:15 AM

Thanks. This is real tilt-shift, the 45mm TS-E. The plane of focus is tilted. #1, 3, and 5 are shot with the 45mm TS-E.

Hey klam, awesome pics with the tse, dude.

I'm picking one up soon and I have a few questions for you if you don't mind...

1) do you find the lens difficult to use (learning curve)?
2) are all of these shots handheld?
3) how low off the ground do you find yourself mostly when using tilt?
4) are you using an angle view finder? different viewfinder prism for mf? if so, which one?

thanks!

klam

Nov 14th, 2008, 06:43 PM

Thanks. It is actually a bit of tricky lens to master because I have to simultaneously manage tilt/shift (if any), manual focus, manual exposure (because tilt/shift throws the camera's exposure readings off).

My 5Ds have a generous viewfinder, which makes it easier to see things happening, but I don't know if I would use them with a smaller viewfinder camera like the 40D. It would be difficult to accurately see the focus and tilt effect in my opinion. It is already sometimes difficult even with the 5D.

I pretty much always shoot handheld, no angle view finder, and just the default viewfinder in my 5Ds.

Hey klam, awesome pics with the tse, dude.

I'm picking one up soon and I have a few questions for you if you don't mind...

1) do you find the lens difficult to use (learning curve)?
2) are all of these shots handheld?
3) how low off the ground do you find yourself mostly when using tilt?
4) are you using an angle view finder? different viewfinder prism for mf? if so, which one?

thanks!

bpopd

Nov 14th, 2008, 09:10 PM

jb22

Nov 14th, 2008, 10:57 PM

Some shots from the Mornington Peninsula, about 2 hours south of Melbourne.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/3031252688_6083e32cfa.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/3031252862_e90feb6961.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/3030414665_cf0c8a4f9b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/3030415275_e9168d6a49.jpg

And a couple from the local beach, the first +30� day of the spring.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/3031351190_cf75402281.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/3031351072_42541a79f0.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/3032880845_23eb8b6e38.jpg

zoob

Nov 15th, 2008, 06:03 PM

Pretty cool pictures. I'd recrop the last one and get rid of the person on the left though. Third last is my favourite from that set.

Had a chance to walk around with a new toy last night. Managed only a couple neat pictures. Here's what I thought was the best one:
http://individual.utoronto.ca/bzhou/images/DSC_0050.jpg

Still need to work on positioning myself to get proper angles.

jb22

Nov 15th, 2008, 09:10 PM

Pretty cool pictures. I'd recrop the last one and get rid of the person on the left though. Third last is my favourite from that set.

Thanks, fixed. I should also 'shop out the person coming our of his leg when I get more time.

CSAgent

Nov 16th, 2008, 01:59 AM

kiz5

Nov 16th, 2008, 04:34 PM

Some recent stuff from last week:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3152/3028612615_3e81eefa66_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/3029447690_06d59925ed_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/3029447766_cf1462be71_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/3029448050_f526eeaf56_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/3028613357_0d0140e0bb_o.jpg

radeonboy

Nov 16th, 2008, 05:00 PM

Some recent stuff from last week:

1, 2, 4, 5 are really well done!

sabesh

Nov 16th, 2008, 06:10 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/3033639690_137804ba92_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/3033639690/)

sfu_engineer

Nov 17th, 2008, 04:18 AM

Sorry if this one is a little too wide. This is a photo shoot for a charity fashion show that happens at my university. These are the exec members of the team organizing the fashion show and not real models. It was very difficult to pose these non-models. We wanted to go for an America's Top Model look:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/3037847816_c35e0ccab1_o.jpg

Lighting and post processing info can be found on my Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/spencerfu/3037847816/

Sgt_Strider

Nov 17th, 2008, 04:45 AM

longo

Nov 17th, 2008, 08:56 AM

Awesome pic. Btw, the fourth girl from the left is really cute...

do you say that cause she's wearing the shortest skirt? :D

d_Ave

Nov 17th, 2008, 09:45 AM

do you say that cause she's wearing the shortest skirt? :D

Haha, that was my initial thought as well. :lol:

Sgt_Strider

Nov 17th, 2008, 02:02 PM

do you say that cause she's wearing the shortest skirt? :D

:lol:

No, I didn't notice that until you mentioned it!

sfu_engineer

Nov 17th, 2008, 03:43 PM

You guys are horrible.

;)

SENSEI

Nov 17th, 2008, 04:02 PM

sfu_engineer

Nov 17th, 2008, 04:58 PM

From the looks of the setup, I assume you took each shot individually and then processed them together.

The final product looks awesome, expect for a couple of things.

1) All the guys happen to be facing page right.
2) 2 of the guys have similar poses with their legs.

I know you said these weren't models, that really makes thing tough, but it looks like they were posed...Their faces aren't too bad in terms of forced, but some of their bodies do quite stiff and unnaturally positioned.

Good work with the off-camera lighting. Curious why you used the AB for the back light instead of using it as a key. Also a hairlight would've been great for the ladies with the darker hair.

The photo is indeed a composite. I got the idea and the instructions from this blog:

http://photography-thedarkart.blogspot.com/2008/10/uks-leading-ladies-of-soap-subtractive.html

http://photography-thedarkart.blogspot.com/2008/10/anatomy-of-location-composite-shoot.html

1)From the articles I realized I couldn't move the lights at all as to keep a consistant looking and realistic light source. And since most of the times I like the models looking into the light to avoid nasty lighting most of them are looking towards the right.

2) I noticed that too but I think it looks "okay" in the shot. I really think one of the guys copied the other guys look! ;)

Posing is very hard to learn and to teach others. I am still learning from my other photographer friends and from real world experience. I think I did a good job with the people I had to work with but there is ALWAYS room for improvement. You should have seen the models. One person, who looked gorgeous, said.. "I'm ready to model. Pose me exactly the way you want me!!!". I told her to feel free to move around and pose however she thought she looked sexy and she gave me a completely blank stare and froze!

For the off camera lighting the reason I used the powerful AB as the background light is I knew I would need a lot of light to make an ugly looking off-white coloured wall into a white seamless background. The use of the AB is to nuke the wall with so much light it turns completely white. Because I high amount of power is needed to do that I prefer using AB as there refresh time is 1-2 seconds at max while my portable speed lights have up to 6-8 seconds refresh time!

I rather shoot more frames per second than have to wait 6-8 seconds so I put the AB in the background. For key light you really don't need too much as the spill and reflected light from the background provides some nice fill. All that is needed is a tad bit more directional light to complete the image.

jb22

Nov 18th, 2008, 11:48 AM

A few from the other day -

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/3041477148_0fcf649218.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/3041477572_0f23d441c9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/3040636669_da0a981230.jpg

billymadison

Nov 18th, 2008, 01:40 PM

Thought I'd share a few of mine...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/3041479854_e42fa1a4bc.jpg?v=0
Toronto, as seen from bridge at bathurst and fort york blvd

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/3040832635_3c6b11652a_b.jpg
Castle in Ghent, Belgium

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/3041673868_2cbf99ca08_b.jpg
Castle in Ghent, Belgium

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/3041478898_22f8b8e89c_b.jpg
Me, at Bathurst and King

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3145/3041478610_1795ec2092.jpg?v=0
highpark, in the fall

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/3041477832_a437c719e5_b.jpg
Highpark in the fall

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/3041471848_53e8d8910d_b.jpg
Highpark Leaves

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/3040633207_da275a4e8f_b.jpg
Highpark

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/3041469762_48ec7f2ff9.jpg?v=0

Staircase, Ghent Belgium

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/3040628547_bd5e6054b1_b.jpg
Spinning in the Playground

smuncky

Nov 19th, 2008, 12:28 PM

couple of shots from the guvernment main room.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/3036388652_2b8de459aa.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/3036388186_b32df0ea42.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3054/3035550157_96a3d5073f.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/3035549619_166d72b374.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/3035552583_a9ac9cddc0.jpg

FULL SET (http://www.flickr.com/photos/smuncky/sets/72157609203807112/)

ngockie

Nov 21st, 2008, 09:52 PM

how do i post pictures? can i post one that is saved on my computer or do i have to put it on the internet first?

monty613

Nov 22nd, 2008, 11:57 AM

how do i post pictures? can i post one that is saved on my computer or do i have to put it on the internet first?

the RFD forum doesn't have an attachment function, so you'll have to host the photos.

i use my flickr account or http://imageshack.us for something quick

Mardos

Nov 22nd, 2008, 11:57 PM

Here are 2 pics i have taken of my girlfriend.
Hope you guys like it.
http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/8716/img2164mr0.jpg
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/900/ufntitled1yq9.jpg
C+C is welcomed

smuncky

Nov 23rd, 2008, 02:10 PM

Here are 2 pics i have taken of my girlfriend.
Hope you guys like it.

C+C is welcomed

the only C+C i'll give is that you need to post more images. :o:lol:

kay188

Nov 23rd, 2008, 02:35 PM

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/kay188/Photography/IMG_0749.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/kay188/Photography/IMG_0580.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/kay188/Photography/IMG_0613.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/kay188/Photography/IMG_0987.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/kay188/Photography/IMG_1023.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/kay188/Photography/IMG_1046.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/kay188/Photography/IMG_0697.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/kay188/Photography/IMG_0708.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/kay188/Photography/IMG_0093.jpg

My fav
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/kay188/Photography/IMG_0965.jpg

Images are resized to 1024 x 786.
For some reason i think they're a bit big for this thread.. lol

kay188

Nov 23rd, 2008, 02:39 PM

HDR Anybody? :D

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/kay188/Photography/Snow1.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/kay188/Photography/SecondHDRChrisy.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/kay188/Photography/SchoolHDR3.jpg

Taken with a K850i
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/kay188/K850/DSC00303-1.jpg

Mardos

Nov 23rd, 2008, 03:52 PM

the only C+C i'll give is that you need to post more images. :o:lol:

Lol thanks i'll add more when i get a chance

Blackmajik

Nov 23rd, 2008, 07:06 PM

Lol thanks i'll add more when i get a chance

Yeah... I would need ummmm more than 2 pictures to give you advice on how to improve your... lighting?

252525

Nov 23rd, 2008, 08:07 PM

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/9110/111ic1.jpg (http://img367.imageshack.us/my.php?image=111ic1.jpg)

shrugs*

Nov 23rd, 2008, 11:15 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2939997628_d1ba318421.jpg

My neice <3 If I had to forget the half a million other shutter actuations to be able to keep this one.. I would.

Asad_A203

Nov 23rd, 2008, 11:28 PM

the only C+C i'll give is that you need to post more images. :o:lol:

Agreed X1000. I am sure pics with that kind of subject would turn out great regardless of how crappy the composition is :D.

cheukiecfu

Nov 25th, 2008, 01:37 AM

Thought I'd share a few of mine...
highpark, in the fall
High Park back in Spring :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/3004305359_6bace80903.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheukiecfu/3004305359/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/3005138216_48fa2883bc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheukiecfu/3005138216/)

and bonus:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/3004308281_ac95c40239.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheukiecfu/3004308281/)

Hurk

Nov 25th, 2008, 10:43 AM

Some pet pics... everyone loves a good pet pic... right? :s

"I hate my owners..."
http://i36.tinypic.com/149m4as.jpg

"OM NOM NOM"
http://i36.tinypic.com/2uivhwi.jpg

"Backup! Get your own twine!"
http://i36.tinypic.com/2urut85.jpg

"I like cake..."
http://i33.tinypic.com/2n6ujqw.jpg

"It's cold outside..."
http://i34.tinypic.com/28vab1c.jpg

Qwest905

Nov 25th, 2008, 11:41 AM

a picture i took this past weekend
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/3054676331_3ecafbe9d2_b.jpg

tienm23

Nov 25th, 2008, 01:36 PM

Finally received my Genesis Monolights and background from Calumet.

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/CF0502K1/
http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/MF6090K2/

Still have a lot to learn but I'm liking the results thus far.

1.

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/1305/img61656899499no3.jpg

2.

http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/2240/img61926990919lu7.jpg

3.

http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/2204/img61316871658wf8.jpg

4.

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/1305/img61656899499no3.jpg

5.

http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/4274/img62266795450xw9.jpg

6.

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/6193/img38896820207ra3.jpg

7.

http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/9519/img62187036360hf9.jpg

sfu_engineer

Nov 26th, 2008, 01:46 AM

Finally received my Genesis Monolights and background from Calumet.

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/CF0502K1/
http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/MF6090K2/

Still have a lot to learn but I'm liking the results thus far.

Great that you got a decent lighting setup now tienm23! Now it's time to learn or try out some more exciting lighting methods. What you have so far is a good start but it is a little flat and even. I am not too good at critiquing and explaining lighting but I highly recommend posting some photos over at Fred Miranda's People Forum (http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/board/49) for some decent critiques and tons of advice.

Here is a random one I snapped on campus today during the snow/rain:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/3059323289_ce63dd7b08.jpg

Shinjieva01

Nov 29th, 2008, 12:15 PM

Justin Nozuka and We are the Take performing @ Quarters Pub - McMaster University

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/3067853798_f28b2b57b6.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/3067854018_129f7d9239.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/3067015435_39b8a3be60.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/3067016303_475fcdf49b.jpg
backstage in the bands dressing room (which was really the supply room for the pub :lol:)

Justin Nozuka
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/3067855444_143e3be802.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/3067017103_629f27a4cb.jpg

the rest here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aho_1987). =)

sfu_engineer

Nov 30th, 2008, 12:35 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/3070294346_93dc10f81a.jpg

monty613

Nov 30th, 2008, 12:13 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/3070294346_93dc10f81a.jpg

i'm still fairly new to dslr photog - how do you expose the model properly when shooting in front of a window like this?

klam

Nov 30th, 2008, 04:25 PM

Meter for the model and let the background blow out. You can shoot manual, meter off the model's skin.
i'm still fairly new to dslr photog - how do you expose the model properly when shooting in front of a window like this?

JuNGleR72

Nov 30th, 2008, 06:04 PM

Do you guys resize the images after processing them from raw??
if so what size ??

Asad_A203

Nov 30th, 2008, 07:31 PM

i'm still fairly new to dslr photog - how do you expose the model properly when shooting in front of a window like this?

Rebel XT/XTi/XS do not spot meter unfortunately.

Sgt_Strider

Nov 30th, 2008, 07:35 PM

Rebel XT/XTi/XS do not spot meter unfortunately.

How do you know he has a rebel DSLR?

Asad_A203

Nov 30th, 2008, 07:37 PM

How do you know he has a rebel DSLR?

Um I know he has a Rebel XTi because he posted it a while back :idea:.

Sgt_Strider

Nov 30th, 2008, 07:41 PM

Um I know he has a Rebel XTi because he posted it a while back :idea:.

I see.

monty613

Nov 30th, 2008, 08:04 PM

yes i have an XTi. i've mentioned it a couple times and i usually leave my EXIF info on when posting photos here.

i know the camera doesn't have spot metering, but would partial work in these circumstances? metering is a function i haven't really explored on my camera. i usually leave it on evaluative/matrix.

klam

Nov 30th, 2008, 09:49 PM

Yeah, it could work. Evaluative/matrix will be fooled every time by a backlit scene like that.
i know the camera doesn't have spot metering, but would partial work in these circumstances? metering is a function i haven't really explored on my camera. i usually leave it on evaluative/matrix.

sfu_engineer

Dec 1st, 2008, 04:16 AM

Meter for the model and let the background blow out. You can shoot manual, meter off the model's skin.

Exactly.

yes i have an XTi. i've mentioned it a couple times and i usually leave my EXIF info on when posting photos here.

i know the camera doesn't have spot metering, but would partial work in these circumstances? metering is a function i haven't really explored on my camera. i usually leave it on evaluative/matrix.

Even with a spot meter I find it too much of a hassle to switch and I usually either zoom in really close (or walk closer to the model) so only the model is in the frame, meter and change the settings to get correct exposure, and than zoom or walk back to my original spot. It's the same as spot metering in this situation and its faster for me.

It also helps to use a reflector or a flash to fill in some light as the difference in light between the window and the light hitting the model is so high that you sometimes need a kicker to brighten the model properly. Good luck and have fun trying! I still don't know how to do it properly yet.

Here's a couple for a dance test shoot I did the other day. Working with dancers is a lot more fun than working with models:

http://spencerfu.com/photos/tricia_dance/20081130-IMG_6728-SpencerFu_final_web.jpg

http://spencerfu.com/photos/tricia_dance/20081130-IMG_6606-SpencerFu_final_web.jpg

radeonboy

Dec 1st, 2008, 07:13 PM

Exactly.

Even with a spot meter I find it too much of a hassle to switch and I usually either zoom in really close (or walk closer to the model) so only the model is in the frame, meter and change the settings to get correct exposure, and than zoom or walk back to my original spot. It's the same as spot metering in this situation and its faster for me.

It also helps to use a reflector or a flash to fill in some light as the difference in light between the window and the light hitting the model is so high that you sometimes need a kicker to brighten the model properly. Good luck and have fun trying! I still don't know how to do it properly yet.

Here's a couple for a dance test shoot I did the other day. Working with dancers is a lot more fun than working with models:

http://spencerfu.com/photos/tricia_dance/20081130-IMG_6728-SpencerFu_final_web.jpg

http://spencerfu.com/photos/tricia_dance/20081130-IMG_6606-SpencerFu_final_web.jpg

Damn that DOES look fun!

Qwest905

Dec 5th, 2008, 02:14 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/3081999823_65a6a3726b_b.jpg

icetink

Dec 9th, 2008, 12:13 PM

lol bump back to pg.1
http://icetink2.googlepages.com/DSC_1914.jpg

shingo43

Dec 9th, 2008, 06:12 PM

science world and Olympic village in Vancouver

http://i35.tinypic.com/2qnwio3.jpg

SENSEI

Dec 9th, 2008, 07:24 PM

lol bump back to pg.1
http://icetink2.googlepages.com/DSC_1914.jpg

Do you have any movies taken with that D90?

jb22

Dec 9th, 2008, 10:23 PM

Here's heaps of photos from a couple days spent at a holiday house along The Great Ocean Road here in Australia...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/3097144440_16a61bbd99.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/3096303501_aafb4b7ce1.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/3096304599_c9383a63c3.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/3096305063_fe21d1e90d.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/3096304805_0fd23a57d5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/3097144938_006721e29e.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/3096304069_7954705781.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/3096304295_0207b61bfc.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/3097144242_1d85fe47df.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/3096305227_536d7601df.jpg

sabesh

Dec 9th, 2008, 10:29 PM

Snowed a bit this morning .....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/3096040199_d58136cb1a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/3096040199/)

icetink

Dec 9th, 2008, 10:34 PM

I only have one video (taken the same day as that pic - even though I've had the camera for a couple months now lol). It's of my bro playing guitar; I'll post a link once I'm done uploading it. Original is 415mb for 4min. The compressed version (with DiVX @ 3000kbps) is 93mb.

icetink

Dec 9th, 2008, 11:06 PM

D90 video:
Rainy Window by Masaaki Kishibe
covered by my bro

http://files.filefront.com/DSC+1900AVI/;12607712;/fileinfo.html

SENSEI

Dec 10th, 2008, 01:37 AM

D90 video:
Rainy Window by Masaaki Kishibe
covered by my bro

http://files.filefront.com/DSC+1900AVI/;12607712;/fileinfo.html

Thanks... that was awesome playing by your bro...
His right hand hammer on/offs are nice and clean.

Sound wasn't bad at all either.
Impressive over all...how did you find the manual focusing? I assume you shot the whole thing with the same 50mm 1.8?

icetink

Dec 10th, 2008, 12:35 PM

Thanks... that was awesome playing by your bro...
His right hand hammer on/offs are nice and clean.

Sound wasn't bad at all either.
Impressive over all...how did you find the manual focusing? I assume you shot the whole thing with the same 50mm 1.8?

I'm pretty impressed with the sound quality - it isn't as bad (like my P&S's) as I thought it might have been. The whole thing was done with the same 50mm f/1.8 and I find the focusing with it a lot easier than with my 18-105mm. Manual focusing is a little difficult for me for subjects in motion, especially with my 18-105mm on the tele end ... but then again, I've never really played with manual focus at all in my life. I also think the 24 fps is plenty, although 30 fps would definitely be nice for sports and dance videos.

eecc

Dec 11th, 2008, 12:51 AM

I just picked up a new dSLR and I'm learning how to use it. Wow am I surprised at how much more sensative to light and overall clarity an SLR is compared to a point and shoot. Feedback, both positive and negative is appreciated. Let me know your thoughts :)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d40/eeeccc/d60/BMW1.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d40/eeeccc/d60/BMW2.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d40/eeeccc/d60/BMW3.jpg

and a few I cropped and edited:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d40/eeeccc/d60/BMW6.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d40/eeeccc/d60/BMW4.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d40/eeeccc/d60/GasPrice.jpg

CSAgent

Dec 11th, 2008, 03:48 AM

Asad_A203

Dec 11th, 2008, 06:36 PM

crywolf

Dec 11th, 2008, 06:44 PM

Hello all,

Just learning but here's a few I taken with a Canon G9

http://www3.sympatico.ca/angel20000/drops.jpg

http://www3.sympatico.ca/angel20000/tab3.jpg

http://www3.sympatico.ca/angel20000/tab2.jpg

SENSEI

Dec 11th, 2008, 07:06 PM

I'm surprised at how noisy your G9 looks at ISO 400.
By that I mean the grain in the colors.

Also, they seemed a bit blown out with the direct flash.
If you're using flash to freeze the water, you can prolly bump your ISO down to 200 or 100 to get it cleaner looking.

You're on your way though...try and get some shots of water dripping into still water...the splashes look amazing if timed right...

Not mine, just found on the web...
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/exploration/resources/rainsplash_drop_800.jpg

sfu_engineer

Dec 11th, 2008, 07:38 PM

ak-47

Dec 12th, 2008, 12:12 AM

found this little guy in Greneda

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/7623/img0103bh6.jpg (http://img261.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0103bh6.jpg)
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/img0103bh6.jpg/1/w774.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img261/img0103bh6.jpg/1/)

there were tons of them!

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/3923/img0096ia3.jpg (http://img122.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0096ia3.jpg)
http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/img0096ia3.jpg/1/w806.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img122/img0096ia3.jpg/1/)

v_tofu

Dec 12th, 2008, 01:57 AM

havent posted here in awhile..

Some pics from Monkey mountain in Hong Kong last year.

all pics with my D50 and my 180 f2.8. If you guys are looking for a budget telephoto get this bad boy!! Sharp and great bokeh for under $400 used!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2398/2029233812_710d16188d_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2012/2029233836_0c1a343e0a_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2215/2029302442_da80ce88a8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2319/2037768681_437f9f82d9_b.jpg

no cages here! All free roaming!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2290/2029302518_2f52f90f4e_b.jpg

sfu_engineer

Dec 12th, 2008, 02:13 AM

Babypimpin

Dec 12th, 2008, 04:44 PM

havent posted here in awhile..

Some pics from Monkey mountain in Hong Kong last year.

all pics with my D50 and my 180 f2.8. If you guys are looking for a budget telephoto get this bad boy!! Sharp and great bokeh for under $400 used!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2398/2029233812_710d16188d_b.jpg

Those are all really really amazing photos of the Monkeys!! Wow...
What kind of lens is it? is it a nikon 180 f2.8? or?

Those pictures look like they came out of a national geographic..

Great job!

demi2004

Dec 13th, 2008, 05:47 AM

Havana,Cuba:

http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/1605/img8858yg0.jpg

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/9970/img9030xw4.jpg

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/2663/img8891lh6.jpg

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/1712/img8874fg7.jpg

pierrefleur

Dec 13th, 2008, 08:42 PM

Cuba... Nice pics.

radeonboy

Dec 13th, 2008, 11:07 PM

Those are all really really amazing photos of the Monkeys!! Wow...
What kind of lens is it? is it a nikon 180 f2.8? or?

Those pictures look like they came out of a national geographic..

Great job!

Ya what lens? Pics are superb and magazine worthy

sfu_engineer

Dec 13th, 2008, 11:46 PM

Ya what lens? Pics are superb and magazine worthy

Those are all really really amazing photos of the Monkeys!! Wow...
What kind of lens is it? is it a nikon 180 f2.8? or?

Those pictures look like they came out of a national geographic..

Great job!

havent posted here in awhile..

Some pics from Monkey mountain in Hong Kong last year.

all pics with my D50 and my 180 f2.8.

If you guys are looking for a budget telephoto get this bad boy!! Sharp and great bokeh for under $400 used!

;)

Jay Hova

Dec 14th, 2008, 12:57 AM

Snowed a bit this morning .....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/3096040199_d58136cb1a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/3096040199/)

Do you live near Osprey Woods :S

Pepsidewd

Dec 14th, 2008, 01:42 AM

Here are my girls...

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=38&pictureid=95

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=38&pictureid=94

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=38&pictureid=93

bob0

Dec 14th, 2008, 02:05 AM

few from my recent shoots, more at my blog: www.derweiphotography.com/Blog

http://www.derweiphotography.com/Blog/Images/_MG_1212.jpg

http://www.derweiphotography.com/Blog/Images/_MG_3216.jpg

http://www.derweiphotography.com/Blog/Images/_MG_3426.jpg

http://www.derweiphotography.com/Blog/Images/_MG_3767.jpg

http://www.derweiphotography.com/Blog/Images/_MG_8823.jpg

demi2004

Dec 14th, 2008, 06:51 PM

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/2910/img0025lg0.jpg

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/5060/img0052vs4.jpg

http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/6941/img0114vf9.jpg

http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/7553/img0150re6.jpg

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/1814/img8724lf2.jpg

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/1400/img8917bl3.jpg

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/7129/img8997bw9.jpg

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/6500/img9865ws1.jpg

http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/4894/img9889mb9.jpg

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/2813/img9923hg3.jpg

demi2004

Dec 14th, 2008, 06:55 PM

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/2641/img9937yp1.jpg

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/8715/img9996gi6.jpg

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/1240/img9914wz2.jpg

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/4027/img9059vv0.jpg

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/1272/img8991sk0.jpg

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/4273/img8833lj0.jpg

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/3292/img8781zh5.jpg

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/9489/img8760ig5.jpg

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/9489/img8760ig5.jpg

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/8315/img8748iu7.jpg

demi2004

Dec 14th, 2008, 06:56 PM

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/4969/img8487io7.jpg

http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2497/img8561lr2.jpg

Hurk

Dec 14th, 2008, 07:11 PM

Wow demi, nice pics. Some nice additions by every.

I recently had to babysit... so I took some pictures!

Christmas Doggy
http://i36.tinypic.com/314dlc5.jpg

Canon lover already ;)
http://i37.tinypic.com/fuywl0.jpg

One of my favs of the night.
http://i37.tinypic.com/2gvso5t.jpg

Shinjieva01

Dec 16th, 2008, 08:03 PM

exams are finally over so I decided to spend some time building my very first poor man's lightbox. here are the first test shots. no editing at all... just cropping :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/3114796126_26de5a8a8b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/3113966663_b8669f9d50_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/3114796248_535ef025a0_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/3113966419_11c3311f40_o.jpg

total cost of materials: less than $5.00 (box: free, tissue paper: $1.13, box cutter: $2.00, background matte poster: $1.50)

time to put it together: less than an hour :)

Hurk

Dec 16th, 2008, 08:22 PM

exams are finally over so I decided to spend some time building my very first poor man's lightbox. here are the first test shots. no editing at all... just cropping :)

total cost of materials: less than $5.00 (box: free, tissue paper: $1.13, box cutter: $2.00, background matte poster: $1.50)

time to put it together: less than an hour :)

Photo of the actual box? Let's take a look see. Better lighting could be used in your box as well, but decent for under $5.

zoomzoom

Dec 17th, 2008, 12:26 AM

demi2004 - I like your photos! Awesome!

nick98

Dec 17th, 2008, 12:53 AM

are you just firing off a flash in there?

Asad_A203

Dec 17th, 2008, 02:38 AM

Photo of the actual box? Let's take a look see. Better lighting could be used in your box as well, but decent for under $5.

Here are some of my ghetto light box shots:

http://imusion.net/asad/EFS/ef5.jpg

http://imusion.net/asad/EFS/ef6.jpg

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/w580i.jpg

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/psp.jpg

250W Halogen shot off to right of the box through 2 pieces of printer paper into a poorly constructed light box. Mine is even more ghetto that if you look closely you can see where the paper runs off :).

smuncky

Dec 17th, 2008, 11:30 AM

a few from the weekend. more in my flickr stream.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/3108342021_72ec0f85ff.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/3108341849_10bff93079.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/3108341729_20299c9e88.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3159/3108341427_8f938301fe.jpg

justinn

Dec 18th, 2008, 12:27 AM

how do you attach photos? thanks

Blackmajik

Dec 18th, 2008, 03:43 AM

how do you attach photos? thanks

You can use a paid picture hosting website like Zenfolio or Flickr or use a free one like http://imageshack.us/

burnt_toast

Dec 18th, 2008, 11:24 AM

You can use a paid picture hosting website like Zenfolio or Flickr or use a free one like http://imageshack.us/

you have to pay for flickr now??

Blackmajik

Dec 18th, 2008, 12:19 PM

you have to pay for flickr now??

Yes and no... if you find 100 MB of upload per month is sufficient for you, then giddy up... if not, $25/year.

bpopd

Dec 18th, 2008, 03:24 PM

demi2004, your photos keep getting better. This latest set is really nice.

justinn

Dec 19th, 2008, 12:32 AM

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/7129/168xu4.th.jpg (http://img218.imageshack.us/my.php?image=168xu4.jpg)

http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/6052/216cr2ta4.th.jpg (http://img364.imageshack.us/my.php?image=216cr2ta4.jpg)

i am a beginner so criticism is valued and welcomed!:)

Kasakato

Dec 20th, 2008, 12:02 AM

Urban shoot:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/3122163540_defc82f4ea_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/3122158680_55d7f9cca9_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/3121335879_855ed5f8e8_b.jpg

bpopd

Dec 20th, 2008, 03:31 PM

Kasakato: I really like the lighting and colors on that "Front St.W" shot.

ryan_lau100

Dec 20th, 2008, 05:03 PM

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/4969/img8487io7.jpg

http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2497/img8561lr2.jpg

Hey were those last two photos on a road between varadero and havana? i think i remember stopping there and seeing those birds above. it was on this bridge thats like a couple hundred feet high over a forest and water

good job! i like your processing

sabesh

Dec 21st, 2008, 08:12 AM

Snowstorm on Friday. Mississauga. Guy tries to reach a bus.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/3121333000_9392b51318_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/3121333000/)

Shinjieva01

Dec 21st, 2008, 11:25 AM

from a recent Christmas photoshoot for my friends Italian restaurant "Trattoria Timone" in Oakville...

[B]rest of the
series found HERE (http://www.ah87studios.com/gallery/6882915_ms69b#440253909_x4jpj)

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/440254810_5jL4Q-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/440255598_Dnv2E-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/440299390_U875Z-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/440299166_U3TLq-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/440299833_g7CMV-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/440255327_8JX29-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/440299245_HRUED-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/440299617_YBNu3-L.jpg

http://ah87.smugmug.com/photos/440299719_yd8Vg-L.jpg

by far one of the more difficult indoor lighting situations I had to deal with... even shooting RAW, I had problems figuring out what the correct WB was during PP.

photos from the Summer photoshoot can be found on the same website titled "Summer photoshoot" and are also posted on the restaurant's website www.trattoriatimone.ca under "photo gallery" (not all of them are mine though...just the good looking ones :D)

goofball

Dec 21st, 2008, 11:48 AM

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x73/jke2k/_D201699Medium.jpg

First attempt this year.

bembol

Dec 21st, 2008, 05:43 PM

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/LouDiamonds/DSC00024_2.jpg

I've taken a few and this is the only one I liked. Still learning.

BTW, there are some amazing pics here. I'm loving my new Canon SD1100IS, I'll see if I can attempt some of these. LOL

kiz5

Dec 22nd, 2008, 12:24 AM

Kas: you should straighten that first photo - the Front Street one.

Kasakato

Dec 22nd, 2008, 12:29 AM

Kas: you should straighten that first photo - the Front Street one.

Vertical distortion? I cant see it all on my 12" laptop, Ill have to take a better look on the desktop.

kiz5

Dec 22nd, 2008, 01:55 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/3127713292_1c893f52e5_o.jpg

Personal favourite from tonight's Canada / Finland WJHC game.

manixc

Dec 22nd, 2008, 07:31 AM

Firework in Macao
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/7538/imgp1475ym7.jpg

mcg

Dec 22nd, 2008, 10:57 AM

Absolutely fantastic pictures... although I am not a photographer myself, I am amazed at how these turn out. Great job RFDers!

Billionairess

Dec 27th, 2008, 03:59 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/3124663728_39f643f3a5_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/3123850399_6fdd70996e_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/3119420353_9888594144_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/3127963014_315fabb7dd_b.jpg

bubble.tea

Dec 27th, 2008, 11:34 AM

Kas: you should straighten that first photo - the Front Street one.

Common error. You're looking at the left margin, but you should be looking at the bottom of the photo..in which case you'll see that everything is levelled. The street sign is perfectly levelled. 8.5cm to the bottom of the pic from bottom left of sign as is from bottom-right. I absolutely was blown away by that pic frankly. Very stunning pics.

Sabesh's snow storm pics also really caught my eye. WA WA WEE WAH!!!!

gqdave

Dec 29th, 2008, 08:51 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/3147544718_8a795c4724_b.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/3147544718_8a795c4724_b.jpg)

kiz5

Dec 29th, 2008, 11:10 AM

Common error. You're looking at the left margin, but you should be looking at the bottom of the photo..in which case you'll see that everything is levelled. The street sign is perfectly levelled. 8.5cm to the bottom of the pic from bottom left of sign as is from bottom-right. I absolutely was blown away by that pic frankly. Very stunning pics.

Sabesh's snow storm pics also really caught my eye. WA WA WEE WAH!!!!

Yeah, you're right! I think it was the angle that it was taken that threw me off, and caused it to look a little off. I love the shot. I think the swaying of the street light is messing up my eyes a bit too. Regardless though, great work.

kiz5

Dec 29th, 2008, 11:11 AM

Also, just went through my photos of '08 this morning.

My best of: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=51054&id=500301529

Blackmajik

Dec 29th, 2008, 01:29 PM

Also, just went through my photos of '08 this morning.

My best of: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=51054&id=500301529

Can you upload it to a public image hosting site? I would like to see them but unfortunately I don't have a facebook account.

tienm23

Dec 29th, 2008, 03:29 PM

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/8993/img70781484131sh4.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6433/img70521471285ub3.jpg

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/8225/img70491457531kp1.jpg

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/649/img70451444441jg3.jpg

Asad_A203

Dec 30th, 2008, 12:10 AM

Got around to trying out my whitebox again with my macro rings and 50 prime; will need to wait till my strobes come though for cleaner lighting than my halogen lights:

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/Rolex/IMG_3495s.jpg

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/Rolex/IMG_3467s.jpg

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/Rolex/IMG_3485s.jpg

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/Rolex/IMG_3504s.jpg

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/Rolex/IMG_3524s.jpg

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/Rolex/IMG_3538s.jpg

Oni-kun

Dec 30th, 2008, 01:07 AM

Got around to trying out my whitebox again with my macro rings and 50 prime; will need to wait till my strobes come though for cleaner lighting than my halogen lights:

Nice macros. I think a polarizer would get rid of those reflections in the watch face, unless of course thats the look you're going for.

kiz5

Dec 30th, 2008, 01:30 AM

Can you upload it to a public image hosting site? I would like to see them but unfortunately I don't have a facebook account.

They should be available for public viewing, no?

rubberband

Dec 30th, 2008, 09:26 AM

(much) earlier this year in SFO.

http://matthyw.smugmug.com/photos/437858315_yZCE6-XL.jpg

lidoaznb

Dec 30th, 2008, 10:48 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/3078219171_5531ebbb6d.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/3079061144_82213c0b65.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/3078216031_f5a9c67eae.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/3078213641_cc7893efe0.jpg?v=0
Some photos from my trip to Niagra Falls, a bike at school and Yonge St. at the Santa Claus Parade. The photos are taken with a Rebel XT, im still new to DSLRs, it's only been two months since i had the camera. The photos are also unedited since i dont have a software nor a proper computer at the moment lol.

demi2004

Dec 31st, 2008, 05:48 AM

South East Asia,part 1:

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/5705/img0449kp5.jpg

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/4416/img0793ja1.jpg

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/5637/img0852gt9.jpg

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/1391/img1156vh3.jpg

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/7173/img1232rr0.jpg

http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/179/img0620hn1.jpg

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/7684/img1181vr4.jpg

bli_33

Dec 31st, 2008, 01:47 PM

South East Asia,part 1:

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/1391/img1156vh3.jpg

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/7173/img1232rr0.jpg

WOW! ur pictures are amazing! I especially like the 4th & 5th ones...

Asad_A203

Dec 31st, 2008, 04:02 PM

WOW! ur pictures are amazing! I especially like the 4th & 5th ones...

+1. Your post editing is awesome too. Magazine worthy stuff.

Asad_A203

Jan 1st, 2009, 09:58 PM

Nice macros. I think a polarizer would get rid of those reflections in the watch face, unless of course thats the look you're going for.

Thanks; I was kind of going for the reflection but didn't realise they were going to be that harsh (damn 350D small screen...).

Here are some more shots; here is my lightbox for reference (GHETTO). I did upgrade the top with reflective paper to bounce:

http://imusion.net/asad/Beading/DSC00225%20(Medium).JPG

Lighting source:
250W Halogen light shot to right
60W CFL shot to left or above (doesn't produce typical Fluorescent lighting green ting for some reason although I use raw anyways)
Vivitar 285HV

I am waiting on my wireless triggers to come but this flash is the ****; due to my box size I couldn't bounce it off the inside of the box (no tilt head) when mounted on my hot shoe mount. A piece of glass I heard also makes a nice reflection. Pictures are at 1/16 power and 250 m/s shutterspeed:

http://imusion.net/asad/Canon/Lightbox%20January%201/stonecold.jpg

http://imusion.net/asad/Canon/Lightbox%20January%201/giant.jpg

http://imusion.net/asad/Canon/Lightbox%20January%201/Z8Macro3.jpg

http://imusion.net/asad/Canon/Lightbox%20January%201/Z8macro.jpg

http://imusion.net/asad/Canon/Lightbox%20January%201/Z8Macro2.jpg

http://imusion.net/asad/Canon/Lightbox%20January%201/S2000.jpg

^Wearing a coat of P21S Concours after a slight polish with KAIO; haha.

http://imusion.net/asad/Canon/Lightbox%20January%201/Cbr3.jpg

http://imusion.net/asad/Canon/Lightbox%20January%201/ferrari.jpg

Griever

Jan 2nd, 2009, 05:57 PM

http://photos-a.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v314/103/69/503691843/n503691843_1320184_9749.jpg

Sgt_Strider

Jan 2nd, 2009, 10:37 PM

Very Low resolution versions off my facebook. Internets been a pain lately so i can't upload higher resolutions :\ enjoy :) try not to be mean, im still noob!

No stealing please :) thanks!

Don't post on the internet if you're worried about people stealing your photos.

pierrefleur

Jan 2nd, 2009, 10:54 PM

please post smaller pics, my LCD screen can't handle them.

impuls3d

Jan 3rd, 2009, 07:59 AM

Don't post on the internet if you're worried about people stealing your photos.

holy...
calm down dude.

Sgt_Strider

Jan 3rd, 2009, 07:55 PM

holy...
calm down dude.

What are you smoking dude? I am calm.

smuncky

Jan 4th, 2009, 10:53 PM

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1107/3168530377_f545d559f3_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/3168533579_127a8935d7.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1019/3169366332_5ecfa1c957.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1065/3168544579_33ba11b572.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/3168538189_db9775fb74_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/3168544423_4c797def45.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/3169364168_92e606d196.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/3169357880_059350480f.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/3168547265_92366c5cb7_b.jpg

FULL SET (http://www.flickr.com/photos/smuncky/sets/72157612177814044/)

originalnutta

Jan 5th, 2009, 01:44 AM

why are people posting multiple crappy pics?

Thought this was post YOUR BEST PIC.

itchy

Jan 5th, 2009, 01:56 AM

why don't you post a picture so we can see what you got, instead of *****ing on other peoples pictures.

kiz5

Jan 5th, 2009, 03:27 AM

Favourite from the past weekend:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/3165987242_78562c3649_o.jpg

And a couple of others I liked:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/3165158585_b4d6e26c56_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3127/3165987786_0de54dcbaa_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/3167532177_50d8cf203a_o.jpg

Dr_luv

Jan 5th, 2009, 05:06 AM

Favourite from the past weekend:
.......

Awesome Pics!

Camera Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera Model: NIKON D3
Image Date: 2009:01:03 12:43:55
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 420.0mm (35mm equivalent: 420mm)
Exposure Time: 0.0013 s (1/800)
Aperture: f/4.0
ISO equiv: 3200
White Balance: Manual
Metering Mode: Center Weight
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual

:eek:

kiz5

Jan 5th, 2009, 05:57 AM

Awesome Pics!

Camera Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera Model: NIKON D3
Image Date: 2009:01:03 12:43:55
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 420.0mm (35mm equivalent: 420mm)
Exposure Time: 0.0013 s (1/800)
Aperture: f/4.0
ISO equiv: 3200
White Balance: Manual
Metering Mode: Center Weight
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual

:eek:

Yeah. :( I don't have a 400 2.8 at the moment. If I did, 560mm @ f/4 is what I'd be shooting at. :) Hopefully within 2-3 years. My workload has increased dramatically in the past 3 months, so who knows. Plus, my employer is picking up a 400 2.8 for us, for use in larger events (Grey Cup, Superbowl, etc.)

pierrefleur

Jan 5th, 2009, 07:25 AM

why are people posting multiple crappy pics?

Thought this was post YOUR BEST PIC.

leave this thread now.

monty613

Jan 5th, 2009, 07:49 AM

why are people posting multiple crappy pics?

Thought this was post YOUR BEST PIC.

this turned into somewhat of a photo dump thread awhile back

i don't mind, the more photos the better - the photography forum has enough gear talk anyways!

ah_long

Jan 5th, 2009, 11:10 AM

here's a few

http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100009/IMG_10252/web.jpg
http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100009/IMG_0601/web.jpg
http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100009/IMG_06102/web.jpg
http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100009/IMG_06192/web.jpg

ah_long

Jan 5th, 2009, 11:31 AM

a few more

http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100019/IMG_10702/web.jpg
http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100019/IMG_10912/web.jpg
http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100019/IMG_11672/web.jpg
http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100019/IMG_12102/web.jpg

Personal Favourite

http://gallery.me.com/longlong/100019/IMG_12642/web.jpg

rename

Jan 5th, 2009, 12:10 PM

why are people posting multiple crappy pics?

Thought this was post YOUR BEST PIC.

+1
I'm totally with you on this comment.
had the same argument while back in this thread.

they should open a new thread for "Post Any Picture You Took" or something like that and leave this thread for the BESTs everyone has taken.

Stock R

Jan 5th, 2009, 12:45 PM

+1
I'm totally with you on this comment.
had the same argument while back in this thread.

they should open a new thread for "Post Any Picture You Took" or something like that and leave this thread for the BESTs everyone has taken.

+1.

Not everyone is a magazine worthy photographer, but just because a picture has either: a shallow DOF or bokeh or streaks of light or HDR or is in B&W makes it a "great" or "best" photo.

IMO photos that get posted here should stand up to as a bare minimum a personal test of time. If you have a picture you are really proud of, keep it to yourself for 3 months, and if after 3 additional months of photography experience you still think it's great and its something you're proud of, post it up. While I still did photography actively, I kept a scrapbook of my "best" shots and upon review each time I added new photos, I found most of them weren't as great as I had thought they were at the time.

kiz5

Jan 5th, 2009, 12:56 PM

+1.

Not everyone is a magazine worthy photographer, but just because a picture has either: a shallow DOF or bokeh or streaks of light or HDR or is in B&W makes it a "great" or "best" photo.

IMO photos that get posted here should stand up to as a bare minimum a personal test of time. If you have a picture you are really proud of, keep it to yourself for 3 months, and if after 3 additional months of photography experience you still think it's great and its something you're proud of, post it up. While I still did photography actively, I kept a scrapbook of my "best" shots and upon review each time I added new photos, I found most of them weren't as great as I had thought they were at the time.

Meh, to be fair ... this isn't really a photographers forum. This is just a large Canadian-based site, with a section for photography. What might not be great to you and me, might be to them. I remember when I first started out, I knew a good photo when I saw one, but when I saw my own, I had far more pride and confidence in it, than anyone else could see. I'm sure it has happened to a lot here too.

This thread is fine how it is. Let's keep the harsh criticism of photos to the elite photographers sites.

Also, just updated my SportsShooter page with stuff from the past month, for anyone interested: http://sportsshooter.com/adriangauthier

Griever

Jan 5th, 2009, 06:14 PM

why don't you post a picture so we can see what you got, instead of *****ing on other peoples pictures.

+1

i think people should spend more time uploading their own pictures instead of being so judgmental/trash talk about others. I find it funny people label themselves as a professional photographer because they got the most expensive lens or set up for their camera. STOP IT. Your not pro, well some of you aren't(trash talker ones) Its like driving a Ferrari at a race track but with no previous driving skills. All talk, no walk. If your so pro then why the hell are you on RFD..... go to "professional" photography site then... GTFO.

tienm23

Jan 5th, 2009, 06:24 PM

I am the originator of this thread and I'm happy with how it has evolved over time. It has been a time capsule of sorts for me and many others that have contributed, when I began this thread, I was just starting into photography and shooting with a lowly Canon A70. The photos that others posted inspired me to improve my skills with some of the useful constructive criticism I've relieved.

To those that aren't happy with this thread, go and start your own, rather than come in here and ***** about people trying to improve their skills and share with others.

Griever

Jan 5th, 2009, 07:43 PM

+1
I'm totally with you on this comment.
had the same argument while back in this thread.

they should open a new thread for "Post Any Picture You Took" or something like that and leave this thread for the BESTs everyone has taken.

someones a little bit too cocky....
I Hope you realize that not everyone has a $3000 camera setup and is fluent in photoshop. Everyone has their own standards of what a good shot is. If you don't like the "crappy" looking pictures, then simply don't look at them...stop complaining like a female dog.

najibs

Jan 5th, 2009, 07:59 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/3124663728_39f643f3a5_b.jpg

Oh wow...that's on heck of a fine wine! I hope you didn't JUST photograph it, and also got to drink it. I'd love to try a glass of 1982 Petrus...that would be a dream...

manixc

Jan 5th, 2009, 08:00 PM

najibs

Jan 5th, 2009, 08:00 PM

Snowstorm on Friday. Mississauga. Guy tries to reach a bus.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/3121333000_9392b51318_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/3121333000/)

That shot is great. It pretty much sums up Christmas in Canada.

bpopd

Jan 5th, 2009, 09:21 PM

someones a little bit too cocky....
I Hope you realize that not everyone has a $3000 camera setup and is fluent in photoshop. Everyone has their own standards of what a good shot is. If you don't like the "crappy" looking pictures, then simply don't look at them...stop complaining like a female dog.

Who says you need a $3000 camera and skilled photoshop use to get a good picture?

All you need is a good eye, and any camera will capture it if you manage to control it properly... though I do agree that everyone's standards are different!

Stock R

Jan 5th, 2009, 10:43 PM

someones a little bit too cocky....
I Hope you realize that not everyone has a $3000 camera setup and is fluent in photoshop. Everyone has their own standards of what a good shot is. If you don't like the "crappy" looking pictures, then simply don't look at them...stop complaining like a female dog.

And some people are way too sensitive. Can't handle a little criticism? Maybe posting on the internet isn't the best idea. People have opinions and they post them on the internet.

No one likes a party pooper, but some people have to get out of their little bubble where everything they do is perfect and deserves praise.

Stock R

Jan 5th, 2009, 11:06 PM

What might not be great to you and me, might be to them. I remember when I first started out, I knew a good photo when I saw one, but when I saw my own, I had far more pride and confidence in it, than anyone else could see. I'm sure it has happened to a lot here too.

This thread is fine how it is. Let's keep the harsh criticism of photos to the elite photographers sites.

I agree and hear you. It wasn't many years ago when I was pretty interested in photography and had a lot of pride in my photos as well. I use to post a whackload on some other forums and even had a photoblog. After a while though, as my photo eyes grew and I started figuring out what was a good shot and what wasn't and to avoid being blinded by some little fancy things like colour or DOF or just emotion from the circumstances. I still post photos every once in a while online, but nothing I would consider a "best" that I'd present here.

Yes RFD isn't an elite photo forum. But this is how I see it. Sometimes photos are like family vacation videos. Just because you went on a trip and had a spectacular time and have a particular attachment to a video and memory of it doesn't mean everyone else will. HOWEVER, just because others aren't interested or think of it as anything special doesn't mean it should detract from how you feel about it. Same goes for photos. One particular photo might be a shot you REALLY like... but just because you really like it doesn't mean others have to think it's an awesome shot.

A lot of people come into this thread to look at "The Best Picture You Have Taken" only to find users posting 20 pages of pictures of random cloud formations, ripples of water, or their stamp collection, which based on the title is rather deceiving. If this thread was titled "Post pics you have taken" I don't think anyone would be complaining.

Ok fine. I agree that originalnutta was unconstructively negative. But sometimes someone has got to be the meanie and spread the news that just because you made your photo B&W, it doesn't make it any better.

originalnutta

Jan 6th, 2009, 12:56 AM

Sorry to strike a nerve.

But i was hoping to see what a person percieves to be his/her BEST pic.

Granted there are lots of great pics from a single individual, but then i see a bunch of not so great pics from everyone else.

And it has become a pic dump.

If thats how you guys like it, then majority wins.

I'm a terrible photographer, but i did contribute what i believed was my best pic. Of course 90% of you guys will be better, but i expect criticism on that pic to improve it.

Instead it's a just flooded with pics and seems like a pissing contest.

Oh well, sorry to offend you guys, but i was hoping for more than just a Post your Pics thread.

originalnutta

Jan 6th, 2009, 12:58 AM

Ok fine. I agree that originalnutta was unconstructively negative. But sometimes someone has got to be the meanie and spread the news that just because you made your photo B&W, it doesn't make it any better.

Haha, thanks for the props, i think.

But like i said above, majority wins. If everyone is happy the way it is, then i'll just stick to surfing the other photography forums for great pics, reviews and critiques, and this thread just to pass time.

originalnutta

Jan 6th, 2009, 01:00 AM

soupnazi

Jan 6th, 2009, 01:08 AM

rename

Jan 6th, 2009, 01:30 AM

Who says you need a $3000 camera and skilled photoshop use to get a good picture?

All you need is a good eye, and any camera will capture it if you manage to control it properly... though I do agree that everyone's standards are different!

Well said...
some people has the $3000 camera and still cannot shoot well.
Its about how you "see" it and how you compose it. Not about your camera all the time or not your PS skills. besides i really suck at Post Production.

someones a little bit too cocky....
I Hope you realize that not everyone has a $3000 camera setup and is fluent in photoshop. Everyone has their own standards of what a good shot is. If you don't like the "crappy" looking pictures, then simply don't look at them...stop complaining like a female dog.

I still look at the pics posted in this thread, whether they are the "Best" or not, Its because, it still improves my vision.
I agree that everyone has their own standards, however they can easily judge their pics looking at some of the shots in this very thread, and if you are unable to see what the are differences, too bad for you.

rename

Jan 6th, 2009, 01:33 AM

Here's my fav. (no post processing) Stupid picasa doesn't support direct img linking.
http://picasaweb.google.com/Kwantlen/40d#5261640165585527202

I also like this one too.
http://picasaweb.google.com/Kwantlen/40d#5274365055679837538

the first link doesnt work.

second one is cute. i wish you could capture the whole rabbit though, or just his head. it feels like something either missing or too much in the capture.

and thats why I still do not use Picasa web. Flickr is much better in that case.

Kasakato

Jan 6th, 2009, 01:40 AM

Here's my fav. (no post processing) Stupid picasa doesn't support direct img linking.
http://picasaweb.google.com/Kwantlen/40d#5261640165585527202

I also like this one too.
http://picasaweb.google.com/Kwantlen/40d#5274365055679837538

Test:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_25dL-DYmjjg/SQUZ2m2nIaI/AAAAAAAAA-g/q47LOrQsdBg/s800/Picture%20899.jpg

Kasakato

Jan 6th, 2009, 01:41 AM

It seems to work. Use FireFox to right-click on the image and select "Copy Image Location."

soupnazi

Jan 6th, 2009, 10:21 AM

It seems to work. Use FireFox to right-click on the image and select "Copy Image Location."

Thx. Yup, I've tried experimenting with direct image linking with Picasa in the past and it only seems to intermittantly work once you've gone to the image manually. Eg. If I go to the image manually in a link, then create a direct image link, it will work for me. But if others see that direct img link, it will show a red X for them since it isn't in their cache yet. Once they go to the manual link, then the direct image linking will show it.:)'

Thanks for the comments Rename on the rabbit pic. It was kinda of a fluke shot since he started walking towards me and I pulled the trigger while I was fumbling through my settings. I wasn't expecting him to come so close and he was closer than my minimum focus distance on my 55-250mm lens. I was thinking "oh crap, he's coming this way. I've got to back up to get him in focus"...lol:D

duster

Jan 6th, 2009, 07:40 PM

Here's my fav. (no post processing) Stupid picasa doesn't support direct img linking.
http://picasaweb.google.com/Kwantlen/40d#5261640165585527202

I also like this one too.
http://picasaweb.google.com/Kwantlen/40d#5274365055679837538

It does...proof:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_s4JDzQ04xHw/SNxb-wCw-YI/AAAAAAAAACM/0uoR-94jEMw/s912/DSCF3736.JPG

Image URL my friend!

p.s. this is just a random image from my Picasa account...not intended to be my best picture! ;)

monty613

Jan 6th, 2009, 07:43 PM

:arrowu:

nothing showing up, but i can see the image url and (img) tages when i quote your post

i'm using firefox 3.0.5

soupnazi

Jan 6th, 2009, 08:00 PM

It does...proof:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_s4JDzQ04xHw/SNxb-wCw-YI/AAAAAAAAACM/0uoR-94jEMw/s912/DSCF3736.JPG

Image URL my friend!

p.s. this is just a random image from my Picasa account...not intended to be my best picture! ;)

Yup, it's a red X for me. The reason why it works for you is you've viewed the picture manually in picasa beforehand (when you created your link) so it is in your cache. It isn't in anyone else's cache though so it'll be a red x for us.:(

zoob

Jan 6th, 2009, 10:54 PM

My co-worker is gonna kill me...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3175107175_498175f933.jpg

:lol:

Dr_luv

Jan 7th, 2009, 01:49 AM

Yeah. :( I don't have a 400 2.8 at the moment. If I did, 560mm @ f/4 is what I'd be shooting at. :) Hopefully within 2-3 years. My workload has increased dramatically in the past 3 months, so who knows. Plus, my employer is picking up a 400 2.8 for us, for use in larger events (Grey Cup, Superbowl, etc.)

Great pics. i was just intimidated by the kit.

kiz5

Jan 7th, 2009, 09:54 AM

Great pics. i was just intimidated by the kit.

Lol, oh ok. I shoot on the professional level though, so to be fair ... I have more time and money invested in my stuff compared to most, if not all here.

Fun times though.

bst

Jan 7th, 2009, 02:41 PM

On the Eiffel Tower

http://tom.addictiveapparel.ca/IMG_3269.jpg

rename

Jan 7th, 2009, 03:21 PM

one of my fav images all time.

Bloor&Yonge, West Bound
a hip-shot, i think it was about 1/10 sec exposure with f4.
a bit of level and contrast play thats pretty much it.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/60/173005706_2a8d8f1218.jpg

tienm23

Jan 8th, 2009, 10:19 AM

Here a few from a family shoot I did.

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/1153/img7306bw7919569pf2.jpg

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/6978/img7233bw7908885gc7.jpg

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9833/img7391bw7898311wo0.jpg

Shinjieva01

Jan 8th, 2009, 02:18 PM

came across this mini rally for Palestine just as I walked out of class @ McMaster... makes having a camera in my school bag at all times all that much more worthwhile... even if it means having to sacrifice space usually reserved for one or two more books =p

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/451331183_SHB8H-XL.jpg

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/451331397_PQrPn-XL.jpg

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/451331444_aP9cH-XL.jpg

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/451340197_qKyGY-XL.jpg
sorry if the white balance is off, pictures PP'd on my laptop... will fix up when I get back home to Toronto over the weekend if anything looks off...

burnt_toast

Jan 8th, 2009, 02:41 PM

Viper98

Jan 8th, 2009, 02:49 PM

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/5092/93263781hs4.jpg

what's sad is that this IS actually the best picture I've taken

radeonboy

Jan 8th, 2009, 07:56 PM

A shot of the new Family Honda dealer in Brampton.

Shot taken with the Olympus E3 paired with the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm 1:2.8-4.0 SWD Lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3342/3180373591_7f02f9acf6_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3440/3181259392_6d4d87fec6_o.jpg

Narci

Jan 8th, 2009, 09:54 PM

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/84e9bedc61.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

Viz79

Jan 8th, 2009, 10:00 PM

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/84e9bedc61.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

Cool! What is it? New Ubuntu logo? :lol:

~V79~

Narci

Jan 8th, 2009, 10:24 PM

Cool! What is it? New Ubuntu logo? :lol:

~V79~

I took this picture in my car at a stop light..the 2 red dots are the red lights and the yellow dot ..well the opposire direction turning amber...obviously it was raining outside and it's rain on the outside of the windshield.

Shot with Rebel XS and 50mm f/1.8

demi2004

Jan 9th, 2009, 12:21 AM

Part2:

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/1202/n5819623761707494535478cg1.jpg

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/6890/n5819623761707617207080ax5.jpg

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/1886/n5819623761707677279182jl8.jpg

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/7543/n5819623761707553363780lb4.jpg

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/6830/n5819623761707551305381nx7.jpg

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/6937/n5819623761707715729683xh6.jpg

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/7874/n5819623761707706766184dj2.jpg

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/3915/n5819623761707700875785qz8.jpg

x21hx

Jan 9th, 2009, 12:22 AM

3 of my fav. portraits so far

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/3155278267_d3fcfb49ee.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/3127989854_16f7a4c656.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/3107307472_b05ff48cd9.jpg?v=0

sfu_engineer

Jan 9th, 2009, 02:22 PM

@demi2004:
Great travel photos! I can tell by the post processing you do weddings as well.

@x21hx:
Nice diverse portraiture. Good variety of lighting. I like the second one the most.

demi2004

Jan 9th, 2009, 02:51 PM

@demi2004:
Great travel photos! I can tell by the post processing you do weddings as well.

Thanks, lol..really..?!

bpopd

Jan 9th, 2009, 04:26 PM

Demi2004, you should be a photojournalist or something, the way you capture the image is quite telling. The editing is good too, but a bit crazy at times.

x21hx, the second portrait is great. You made her look like a movie star.

I gotta learn how to use photoshop.

rename

Jan 9th, 2009, 04:53 PM

what's sad is that this IS actually the best picture I've taken

its a very good "best" i think...
i assume you used a bit big aperture and get some DOF, perhaps un-desired.

A shot of the new Family Honda dealer in Brampton.

Shot taken with the Olympus E3 paired with the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm 1:2.8-4.0 SWD Lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3342/3180373591_7f02f9acf6_o.jpg

IMHO, if you crop/framed from the corner of the building and do not include the cars in the parking lot and the street light, would be better. (and maybe wished the in that case you didnt have to cut the last two Honda from the pic ;)
I also think, that way there will not be too much of blue/empty sky in the picture.

overall its very nice shots

I took this picture in my car at a stop light..the 2 red dots are the red lights and the yellow dot ..well the opposire direction turning amber...obviously it was raining outside and it's rain on the outside of the windshield.

Shot with Rebel XS and 50mm f/1.8

very good use of 50mm f/1.8. its one of the best once the DOF is a matter of the shot.

Shinjieva01

Jan 10th, 2009, 04:09 AM

got lucky... fire alarm went off during a basketball game I was shooting... so already had my 80-200mm 2.8 attached to my camera while waiting for the firefighters to arrive =p

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/4145/dsc7705editcopyrightgm2.jpg

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/3986/dsc7706editcopyrightaj6.jpg

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/7538/dsc7703editcopyrightyg8.jpg

Bao

Jan 10th, 2009, 11:26 AM

don't mind the watermarks, sorry.

http://jamesbaophoto.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/img_1035.jpg?w=500&h=333

http://jamesbaophoto.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/img_2524marked.jpg?w=497&h=331

http://jamesbaophoto.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/summergblog3.jpg?w=300&h=450

radeonboy

Jan 10th, 2009, 01:15 PM

IMHO, if you crop/framed from the corner of the building and do not include the cars in the parking lot and the street light, would be better. (and maybe wished the in that case you didnt have to cut the last two Honda from the pic ;)

overall its very nice shots

Are you talking about the left corner? I'll try that. The only part I cropped was the bottom part since I took too much of the ice/snow-ridden asphalt.

LOL I couldn't control not having the cars in the parking lot, I wish :cheesygri

Shinjieva01

Jan 11th, 2009, 02:25 AM

McMaster vs Lakehead (mens and womens basketball)

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/452168329_JFQmi-M.jpg

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/452354281_dDZyX-M.jpg

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/452168089_oJvP8-M.jpg

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/452454662_DDrhh-M.jpg http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/452455924_vauE2-M.jpg

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/452455145_iYJQL-M.jpg

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/452455820_sScxS-M.jpg

and something for the guys ... :cheesygri
http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/452454575_bV8eC-M.jpg http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/452716977_i7hGa-M.jpg

lz7j

Jan 12th, 2009, 11:58 AM

My last winter engagement session:

http://nikkophotography.com/ansi/content/bin/images/large/ansi7.jpg

http://nikkophotography.com/ansi/content/bin/images/large/ansi3a.jpg

http://nikkophotography.com/ansi/content/bin/images/large/ansi13.jpg

http://nikkophotography.com/ansi/content/bin/images/large/ansi14.jpg

http://nikkophotography.com/ansi/content/bin/images/large/ansi19.jpg

And a slideshow: http://www.nikkophotography.com/ansi/angemon.mov (wait for it to fully load)

tienm23

Jan 12th, 2009, 12:24 PM

Very nice shots Nikko, What lens are you using? Was the nice dof from the lens or PP?

rename

Jan 12th, 2009, 12:33 PM

Are you talking about the left corner? I'll try that. The only part I cropped was the bottom part since I took too much of the ice/snow-ridden asphalt.

LOL I couldn't control not having the cars in the parking lot, I wish :cheesygri

yeah top-left corner.

good call cropping the ice/snow that would have effected (in a bad way) the contrast of the pic.

what, you could not move the cars from the parking lot telling them, this is a private parking that they have to pay for parking or you could tow the cars... LOL

rename

Jan 12th, 2009, 12:36 PM

ShinNoodles

Jan 12th, 2009, 01:07 PM

My last winter engagement session:
http://nikkophotography.com/ansi/content/bin/images/large/ansi13.jpg

Nikko, was the bokeh in this photo done with PS? The reason I ask is because the couple and everything else in a vertical line from the couple is in focus, but everything else is out of focus. Lens bokeh is circular, not linear, if I'm not mistaken.

rubberband

Jan 12th, 2009, 01:54 PM

My last winter engagement session:

And a slideshow: http://www.nikkophotography.com/ansi/angemon.mov (wait for it to fully load)

Nice stuff.

The PP on #3 doesn't quite work for me - I like the idea, but the defocused plane on the right doesn't seem to blend into the frame, if you look at the stairs especially you can see a distinct edge where the filter starts. More feathering maybe?

#4 jumps right off the screen. What a great shot.

4zim

Jan 12th, 2009, 02:13 PM

McMaster vs Lakehead (mens and womens basketball)

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/452168329_JFQmi-M.jpg

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/452354281_dDZyX-M.jpg

and something for the guys ... :cheesygri
http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/452454575_bV8eC-M.jpg http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/452716977_i7hGa-M.jpg

Go Mac! :)

kiz5

Jan 12th, 2009, 02:52 PM

Some studio stuff from the weekend ... just the 2nd time I've ever shot in a studio.

http://modelmayhm-9.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090111/14/496a71cc58955.jpg

http://modelmayhm-9.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090111/14/496a71989c6e5.jpg

http://modelmayhm-9.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090111/14/496a75a981fd2.jpg

http://modelmayhm-9.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090111/14/496a718e4576b.jpg

http://modelmayhm-9.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090111/14/496a717d213e3.jpg

lz7j

Jan 12th, 2009, 03:14 PM

Very nice shots Nikko, What lens are you using? Was the nice dof from the lens or PP?

Thanks man... the only PP 'bokeh' I used was on image #3 to emulate a 'tilt-shift' (I have a 45mm t/s-e but didn't bring it with me for this shoot). These were mostly shot with an 85Lii on a 5D - some were taken with the 35L and the ring shot was with the 24-70L

lz7j

Jan 12th, 2009, 03:16 PM

nice shots Nikko,

you have added some blur/dof on the 3rd picture right?(couple on the stairs) good call to focus on the subject and have very limited DOF on them.

where is that place? I may use it for a friend's engagement shot :)

Thanks dude... this session took place around the Union Station area. I used the stairs along the skyway/walk?! It connects Union Station to the CN tower.

Yes, I added the fake t/s blur on pic #3

lz7j

Jan 12th, 2009, 03:23 PM

Nikko, was the bokeh in this photo done with PS? The reason I ask is because the couple and everything else in a vertical line from the couple is in focus, but everything else is out of focus. Lens bokeh is circular, not linear, if I'm not mistaken.

Yes, fake bokeh on #3. I have a 45mm tilt shift lens that provides this effect out of camera but I didn't bring it for this shoot. Tilt shift lenses changes the plane in relation to the film to cause 'abnormal' blur. With the tilt function, you can isolate the focus vertically, where the shift will affect the horizontal focus.

Here are some good examples utilizing this technique: http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/11/16/beautiful-examples-of-tilt-shift-photography/

lz7j

Jan 12th, 2009, 03:25 PM

Nice stuff.

The PP on #3 doesn't quite work for me - I like the idea, but the defocused plane on the right doesn't seem to blend into the frame, if you look at the stairs especially you can see a distinct edge where the filter starts. More feathering maybe?

#4 jumps right off the screen. What a great shot.

Thanks rubberband man, I see what you mean with #3. Perhaps I'll try the same shot again but using a real tilt-shift lens this time around :)

#4 is a personal favourite from this set. 85mm @ 1.2 will surely make the images 'pop'.

monty613

Jan 12th, 2009, 06:37 PM

http://modelmayhm-9.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090111/14/496a718e4576b.jpg

Go on...

sfu_engineer

Jan 12th, 2009, 07:46 PM

McMaster vs Lakehead (mens and womens basketball)

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/452354281_dDZyX-M.jpg

....

These are nice. Your gym seems much better lit than the gym we have at Queen's. All my photos turned out yellow! Also the 70-200mm F2.8L IS we use is not very sharp. :( For your photos did you use flash?

Queen's VS Laurentian Men/Women's Basketball

http://spencerfu.com/photos/bball-01-web.jpg

http://spencerfu.com/photos/bball-02-web.jpg

Shinjieva01

Jan 12th, 2009, 07:53 PM

These are nice. Your gym seems much better lit than the gym we have at Queen's. All my photos turned out yellow! Also the 70-200mm F2.8L IS we use is not very sharp. :( For your photos did you use flash?

haha you're not the only one to say that...our gym is newly renovated so i guess its expected to have pretty good lighting... i had no idea gyms in other universities had such poor lighting (relatively speaking) until my friend showed my pictures he took from a Ryerson baskebtall game (1600 ISO and still had to resort to shutter speeds slower than 1/200sh to get any decent shots)

nope no flashed used... just my baby 80-200mm f/2.8 AF-D =) .. managed to keep the noise to tolerant levels with ISO levels of 800-1000 and able to maintain shutter speeds of around 1/250-1/320

sfu_engineer

Jan 12th, 2009, 08:01 PM

haha you're not the only one to say that...our gym is newly renovated so i guess its expected to have pretty good lighting... i had no idea gyms in other universities had such poor lighting (relatively speaking) until my friend showed my pictures he took from a Ryerson baskebtall game (1600 ISO and still had to resort to shutter speeds slower than 1/200sh to get any decent shots)

nope no flashed used... just my baby 80-200mm f/2.8 AF-D =) .. managed to keep the noise to tolerant levels with ISO levels of 800-1000 and able to maintain shutter speeds of around 1/250-1/320

Lucky! Your gym is much better lit. I was stuck shooting manually at ISO 1600, F2.8, 1/250th of a second. Even then I had to boost exposure levels in post processing to get it to look bright enough sometimes.

Although I am not too familiar with sports photography, I think shooting at a faster shutter speed and having a darker image is better than shooting with a slower shutter speed and getting a blurry image. You can always brighten up the image afterwards in Photoshop but you can't really get sharpness back when you initially miss it.

Just my 2 cents.

sabesh

Jan 12th, 2009, 08:38 PM

Yes, fake bokeh on #3. I have a 45mm tilt shift lens that provides this effect out of camera but I didn't bring it for this shoot. Tilt shift lenses changes the plane in relation to the film to cause 'abnormal' blur. With the tilt function, you can isolate the focus vertically, where the shift will affect the horizontal focus.

Here are some good examples utilizing this technique: http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/11/16/beautiful-examples-of-tilt-shift-photography/

Nikko,

#s 4 & 5 are great shots! I wish I had the time to join you in this shoot. Well done mate!

Sabesh.

kiz5

Jan 13th, 2009, 06:37 PM

Updated Portfolio (http://adriangauthier.carbonmade.com)

Just re-did my portfolio with some new stuff. Click above ^

Shinjieva01

Jan 14th, 2009, 12:00 AM

Updated Portfolio (http://adriangauthier.carbonmade.com)

Just re-did my portfolio with some new stuff. Click above ^

awesome shots man... im really jealous that you get access to these pro events ... i hope to get there one day ...maybe you can get me access to some of these events just so i can have some practice other than university sports? :cheesygri

BananaWeed

Jan 14th, 2009, 12:29 AM

Some recent shots from my trip to Vietnam:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/bananaweed/Vietnam08/IMG_2827.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/bananaweed/Vietnam08/IMG_2902.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/bananaweed/Vietnam08/IMG_3526.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/bananaweed/Vietnam08/IMG_3642.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/bananaweed/Vietnam08/IMG_2770.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/bananaweed/Vietnam08/IMG_2557.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/bananaweed/Vietnam08/IMG_3492.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/bananaweed/Vietnam08/IMG_3812.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a366/bananaweed/Vietnam08/IMG_3943.jpg

No PP.

kiz5

Jan 14th, 2009, 01:20 AM

awesome shots man... im really jealous that you get access to these pro events ... i hope to get there one day ...maybe you can get me access to some of these events just so i can have some practice other than university sports? :cheesygri

No need to be jealous. I only use the pro level to market myself to the lower levels. As great as it is to be courtside, rinkside, and on the sidelines of pro events, while getting paid ... I make far more doing the high school levels, and below. Its just there so when I meet someone, I can say yes, I do pro events, and I'm giving you the same coverage I'd give it. It really helps. You don't really watch the game too much when you're shooting it.

"If you saw the play happen, you didn't get the shot."

Shinjieva01

Jan 14th, 2009, 03:36 PM

Rick Mercer at McMaster =)

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/580/dsc7966editcopyrightay1.jpg

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3787/dsc7981editcopyrightpd6.jpg

alstylez

Jan 15th, 2009, 09:32 AM

pic of an iguana in my tree when i went home for new years

http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/1103/mg2766lg6.jpg

Persian-Rice

Jan 15th, 2009, 01:33 PM

Not my best work, but these are some of my firsts. Can you tell I love F1?

One of my faves from my first press access.
http://s194428886.onlinehome.us/NP/_temp/rfdfavpics/a01.jpg
First ever project with my first ever dSLR
http://s194428886.onlinehome.us/NP/_temp/rfdfavpics/a02.jpg
The first picture I ever made money with.
http://s194428886.onlinehome.us/NP/_temp/rfdfavpics/a04.jpg
Not a first, I love F1.
http://s194428886.onlinehome.us/NP/_temp/rfdfavpics/a05.jpg
First ever studio work.
http://s194428886.onlinehome.us/NP/_temp/rfdfavpics/a03.jpg
First project in my freshman year.
http://s194428886.onlinehome.us/NP/_temp/rfdfavpics/a06.jpg
First ever F1 shutter click.
http://s194428886.onlinehome.us/NP/_temp/rfdfavpics/a07.jpg

sfu_engineer

Jan 15th, 2009, 04:45 PM

Updated Portfolio (http://adriangauthier.carbonmade.com)

Just re-did my portfolio with some new stuff. Click above ^

Mmmmm lovely sports. :P

Viz79

Jan 15th, 2009, 04:58 PM

Not my best work, but these are some of my firsts.

First ever project with my first ever dSLR
http://s194428886.onlinehome.us/NP/_temp/rfdfavpics/a02.jpg

I want a Sprite all of a sudden...

~V79~

lotfi.bm

Jan 15th, 2009, 05:38 PM

I want a Sprite all of a sudden...

~V79~
+1 Great picture

Shinjieva01

Jan 15th, 2009, 08:43 PM

Not my best work, but these are some of my firsts. Can you tell I love F1?

awesome pics Persian-Rice... especially the one of the Toronto skyline... is it possible to post just a slightly bigger version of it? I would love to see it more in detail =)

...

feel bad for flooding the last couple of pages with my photos so I'm going to fight temptation and post just a couple photos from yesterday Mens/Womens basketball game b/w McMaster and Windsor :lol:

http://www.ah87studios.com/photos/455523205_32p4L-M.jpg

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/455524971_bepm2-M.jpg

can view the rest here ... www.ah87studios.com/Sports

rubberband

Jan 15th, 2009, 09:01 PM

feel bad for flooding the last couple of pages with my photos so I'm going to fight temptation and post just a couple photos from yesterday Mens/Womens basketball game b/w McMaster and Windsor :lol:

http://www.ah87studios.com/photos/455523205_32p4L-M.jpg

The FAAAAAAAANTOMOFTHEOPERAISBAAAAAAAAAACK....

sfu_engineer

Jan 17th, 2009, 08:35 AM

Shinjieva01

Jan 18th, 2009, 04:27 PM

Beautiful stuff. Do you have a webpage we can check out for more of your work?
+1 =)

------
Mens/Womens Volleyball - McMaster vs Windsor

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/456446319_b7w5k-M.jpg

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/456446795_prvLR-M.jpg

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/456149532_4Yw4C-M.jpg

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/456157205_jTFK4-M.jpg

...as you can probably guess... there were a lot of home games for Mac sports this past couple of weeks =p

SENSEI

Jan 18th, 2009, 04:58 PM

Shinjieva01

Jan 18th, 2009, 05:10 PM

These are all great captures...

But you can still crop much tighter.
There is alot of wasted space around the hitters. And the defensive players don't really add to the pic. You can crop much tighter to hitter and blocker or setter and hitter depending on the specific shot.

Other than the last one, they are look a tad under exposed too.
WB could use some tweaking as well.

I wish I had the opportunity to shoot as much as you have :lol:

thanks... the reason i dont crop too tight is because these photos are submitted to the photo editor of our newspaper who does all the resizing, cropping and editing... if i had more time to make these photos more presentable i would definitely work on that (unfortunately... for each sports events i haf over 300+ pictures to sort out and i only haf a couple days to do it)

are you sure the WB is off and underexposed?... it looks fine on my computer monitor... maybe i need to recalibrate it

rubberband

Jan 18th, 2009, 08:33 PM

are you sure the WB is off and underexposed?... it looks fine on my computer monitor... maybe i need to recalibrate it

The WB looks *slightly* off towards the yellow end of the spectrum on my recently calibrated monitor. The exposure looks good (ie, nothing is blown out) but I'd like the images even more if they were brightened up a bit more maybe?

icetink

Jan 18th, 2009, 08:40 PM

The pictures look slightly underexposed to me, and the white balance looks ok to me (maybe a tad bit yellow), although SLIGHT tweaking wouldn't hurt.

.... those pics make me wanna stick around school longer instead of going home right away after classes, lol

CanadaBoy

Jan 18th, 2009, 10:01 PM

First ever project with my first ever dSLR
http://s194428886.onlinehome.us/NP/_temp/rfdfavpics/a02.jpg

I love this picture!
Do you have a large version that I could use as my wallpaper?

Thanks!

sfu_engineer

Jan 20th, 2009, 02:57 AM

I haven't shot much recently but I got a wonderful opportunity to meet with and be part of this couple's wedding! Last weekend in Toronto there was tons of snow which made for bad driving conditions but great engagement photos!

http://spencerfu.com/weddings/jennyandbrad/etest/20090118-collage01-web.jpg

http://spencerfu.com/weddings/jennyandbrad/etest/

http://spencerfu.com/weddings/jennyandbrad/etest/20090118-IMG_8791-SpencerFu-web.jpg

http://spencerfu.com/weddings/jennyandbrad/etest/20090118-IMG_8809-SpencerFu-web.jpg

http://spencerfu.com/weddings/jennyandbrad/etest/20090118-IMG_8836-SpencerFu-web.jpg

habsfan93

Jan 20th, 2009, 07:46 AM

Some pictures I took at a World Juniors Exhibition Game in Toronto back in December. I just got my first DSLR in November and am still learning. These were taken from centre ice, about 20 rows up from the boards. (Clicking on the photos will link to my Flickr account, where you can see a bunch more shots from the game if you're interested.)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/3121199271_4ce521f916.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mdmorin/3121199271/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/3123864085_70abcb36c7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mdmorin/3123864085/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/3123852103_c5fdd3a44d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mdmorin/3123852103/)

sfu_engineer

Jan 22nd, 2009, 02:59 AM

http://www.spencerfu.com/photos/construction/construction00.jpg

tma888

Jan 22nd, 2009, 05:11 AM

^*^BATMAN^*^

Jan 22nd, 2009, 12:21 PM

I was bored at work lastnight, so I was playing for a little bit in photoshop. Came up with this.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3443/3217552919_4c0dffaa21_b.jpg

sfu_engineer

Jan 23rd, 2009, 12:50 AM

unbelievable shots!
you clearly captured the emotions and even added a sense of isolation and
solemness to the shots!

i am your new biggest fan Spencer. can i be your student? :cheesygri

Haha. Thanks! Hopefully I will have more by next week when I meet with them and shoot a real engagement session as that was just a practice after our first meetup.

The couple wanted non-traditional portrait photography that "captured their emotions" and not just having them smiling directly at the camera. I like to not be noticed when I am behind the camera and this photo journalistic look sure paid off! ;)

Do you have a website of your current photography portfolio? If you PM me I would be happy to have a look at give you some tips and feedback.

justinn

Jan 23rd, 2009, 01:11 AM

quick question here from an amateur, how do you watermark your photos...

i don`t have any photoshopping programs, can it be done without them

many thanks

SENSEI

Jan 23rd, 2009, 08:35 AM

http://www.spencerfu.com/photos/construction/construction00.jpg

Sorry Spence, the right side shot is totally not doing it for me.
Your stuff is usually much much better.

The lighted parts of his body are too blown out for my tastes.
The lighting coming in from both sides is very unflattering to the nose. Not sure if the model liked this shot, but a female would X it on first glance.

The left shot is much better and closer to your usual high standards. :razz:

Shinjieva01

Jan 24th, 2009, 04:52 PM

Mens/Womens volleyball - McMaster vs Waterloo

... ok... so based on your suggestions on my uploads last time i boosted exposure a little more than my eyes are used to and attempted to correct the WB, although IMO, i feel that lowering the yellow-orange levels gives it a washed-out feel, making it feel a bit too artsy for my taste.

opinions, please =)

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/460825156_Vnc6Q-M.jpg http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/460823473_jRZZn-M.jpg

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/460825209_6Xc7y-M.jpg http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/461237814_n9Vwb-M.jpg

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/460859675_SZqyz-M.jpg

http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/460858010_cSb7H-M.jpg http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/460857907_x6JXL-M.jpg http://ah87studios.smugmug.com/photos/461256236_XB7oN-M.jpg

jackwest

Jan 24th, 2009, 07:29 PM

damn I would put my pictures up but that would reveal who I am/where I live.

jackwest

Jan 24th, 2009, 07:31 PM

Can anyone explain what filter in PS has been used here to produce this nice, "liquid" effect (as compared to the more sterile digital photos)

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/1240/img9914wz2.jpg
http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/5060/img0052vs4.jpg

Kasakato

Jan 24th, 2009, 09:22 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3223496699_3d9316c48d.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3223501605_aba4607125.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/3223499649_5fb772a766.jpg?v=0

radeonboy

Jan 24th, 2009, 11:56 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3223496699_3d9316c48d.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3223501605_aba4607125.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/3223499649_5fb772a766.jpg?v=0

Curious. Does anyone know what kind of bird is that?

Mir

Jan 25th, 2009, 12:21 AM

Curious. Does anyone know what kind of bird is that?

American Robin? :confused:
http://kaweahoaks.com/html/robin01.jpg

Kasakato

Jan 25th, 2009, 01:08 AM

Curious. Does anyone know what kind of bird is that?

American Robin? :confused:
http://kaweahoaks.com/html/robin01.jpg

As far as I know, it is. There just fat.

kiz5

Jan 25th, 2009, 01:30 AM

My best of the past week...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/3218322843_0b3d0c2620_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/3218322887_7d4335734e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3218323149_dec2364463_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/3219175146_208bbbec0f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3436/3219175048_b726e48e34_o.jpg

Asad_A203

Jan 25th, 2009, 01:44 AM

^ Those are great pics.

zoomzoom

Jan 25th, 2009, 10:03 AM

:arrowu: +1

Blackmajik

Jan 25th, 2009, 10:27 AM

damn I would put my pictures up but that would reveal who I am/where I live.

:confused: You really think sitting behind a computer through the internet is really anonymous?

mebiuspower

Jan 25th, 2009, 11:04 AM

http://www.pbase.com/elegantcam/image/105415566/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/elegantcam/image/105415565/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/elegantcam/image/106702415/original.jpg

http://www.transgressive.ca/images/firearms/_DSC7586.jpg

Shinjieva01

Jan 25th, 2009, 02:38 PM

^ are you the photographer for James Bond? :cheesygri

justinn

Jan 25th, 2009, 11:10 PM

sfu_engineer

Jan 26th, 2009, 10:42 PM

Sorry Spence, the right side shot is totally not doing it for me.
Your stuff is usually much much better.

The lighted parts of his body are too blown out for my tastes.
The lighting coming in from both sides is very unflattering to the nose. Not sure if the model liked this shot, but a female would X it on first glance.

The left shot is much better and closer to your usual high standards. :razz:

Thanks! Good advice. I accidently set my camera to JPG and since I thought I was shooting in RAW I didn't mind the blown highlights till I was post processing. Boy was it a nightmare. Suffice to say after this I just went out to buy a larger capacity card so I will always just shoot RAW now. I also say the shadows on his nose but I weighed the shadows vs his abdominal muscles and the abs won. I see your point though and agree. :P