S-Man's Daily PBlog (Toronto photoblog thats updated daily!)

[shervin2]

Hey guys, I just started photoblogging, heres my photoblog on Toronto life.

http://www.photo.pasarprod.com/

A new picture will be updated daily so check it out!

RSS (http://www.photo.pasarprod.com/index.php?x=rss)

[bokep]

cool
bump this thread everyday with a little blurb about today's shot or something and i'd actually visit everyday

[shervin2]

Good idea!

Well you can check the blurb of the picture if you hit comments.

[KorruptioN]

You should include the ability to see EXIF info.

By the way, today's photo has really bad white balance (in my eyes at least)...

[rockthecasbah]

Wow, how'd you manage to take that picture without people thinking you were creepy or whatevers for taking a picture of them (I assume without consent?)?

When I wanted to take a similar pic on the Tokyo Metro, I was worried about the response so I took one pointing the camera down and pretending I "accidentally" pressed the button :lol: (The pic is in my non-photoblog linked in sig, it turned out crappy)

[shervin2]

You should include the ability to see EXIF info.

By the way, today's photo has really bad white balance (in my eyes at least)...

I messed around with it on Pshop, did some level and channel mixer playing, and I actually like the color.

I'll work on the exif info, thanks for the tip!

[yao416]

Wow, how'd you manage to take that picture without people thinking you were creepy or whatevers for taking a picture of them (I assume without consent?)?

When I wanted to take a similar pic on the Tokyo Metro, I was worried about the response so I took one pointing the camera down and pretending I "accidentally" pressed the button :lol: (The pic is in my non-photoblog linked in sig, it turned out crappy)

As you can see theres two girls looking at him ;)

[tet8suo]

nice, keep it coming :)

[dell]

Check out this dudes site. http://wvs.topleftpixel.com/
He works at a visual effects company downtown and is probably one of the best photobloggers on the net and a pioneer. Check out his archives filled with thousands of pics. Really cool section with pics from the abandoned Whitby mental nuthouse near the bottom of the archives.

And for something different check out this dudes site who specializes in taking pics in the underground abyss of massive drainage tunnels. http://vanishingpoint.ca/

[drucillica]

Love the subway shot

[vrus]

Love the subway shot

same. It's very nice.

[shervin2]

Thank you guys, I actually know Sam from Topleft pixel, he is one of my family friends, and he was the one who inspired me to photoblog, and yes, he IS the definition of a photoblogger, he's incredible...

[hyperion]

Great idea and great pics. Keep up the good work!

[KorruptioN]

Check out this dudes site. http://wvs.topleftpixel.com/
He works at a visual effects company downtown and is probably one of the best photobloggers on the net and a pioneer. Check out his archives filled with thousands of pics. Really cool section with pics from the abandoned Whitby mental nuthouse near the bottom of the archives.

He's really been abusing the wide-angle... some of his more recent pictures are almost, "been-there-done-that".

[shervin2]

True, hes rehashing the places he took photo's from originally, not up-to-par quality with what he has done before.

[TheFuteballer]

you guys should check out www.mcxlphotography.com as well, this guy's got some real talent!

[shervin2]

Wow!!! Futeballer thanks! That guy is amazing, talent? maybe. Photoshop god? Hell yes.

Today's image is from the stairway and escalator point of view at Lawrence east.

[CSR]

You seem to have a fancination with the TTC.

[KorruptioN]

You seem to have a fancination with the TTC.

Nothing wrong with that.

[TheFuteballer]

Wow!!! Futeballer thanks! That guy is amazing, talent? maybe. Photoshop god? Hell yes.

Today's image is from the stairway and escalator point of view at Lawrence east.

Actually alot of his shots aren't even rendered with photoshop. He does alot of HDR shots through his camera and leaves them untouched in photoshop!

Anyways just thought I'd send you the link since I made the website ;)

[shervin2]

I got a new skin up for the site, and the next few days should have some pretty good pics! :razz:

[CSR]

Nothing wrong with that.

I didn't say there was anything wrong with it... just pointing it out.

[shervin2]

updated with two new pics, i need to go downtown often...

[meocanada]

i like the tunnel ones :)

[shervin2]

added some more pics, the one for today was almost suicidal...

[rockthecasbah]

Dude, you jumped the fence?!! What station was this at? Warden? Victoria Park, perhaps?

[shervin2]

It was at warden, and dude, the train was coming at me, i just had a split second to take that shot, and I did.

[shervin2]

I just got a 50mm prime, time to shoot more pics and see what this baby does!

[shervin2]

Try and see if you can solve today's picture!

[KorruptioN]

It was at warden, and dude, the train was coming at me, i just had a split second to take that shot, and I did.

Blown highlights and underexposure :(

[shervin2]

Blown highlights and underexposure :(

Ya, you are completely right, I didn't even have time to meter at all...

Ah well.

[nahim.a.a]

Good effort.

[N_Raged]

Hi there,

I like today's shot of the table. Other than that, most of them look too much like snapshots. You seem to know how to use contrast but your colours don't pop. It would be good for yourself as an artist if you developed a consistent workflow style so that your photos have a similar look to each other.

Keep on shooting.

Jos. Louis...

[shervin2]

Hi there,

I like today's shot of the table. Other than that, most of them look too much like snapshots. You seem to know how to use contrast but your colours don't pop. It would be good for yourself as an artist if you developed a consistent workflow style so that your photos have a similar look to each other.

Keep on shooting.

Jos. Louis...

Thank you for your criticism!

I don't want my blog to be an art photography blog, but I think you are right in the sense that I need a uniform style, but then again, you can say my style is no style at all! :razz:

[batman321123]

Do people look at you wierd for getting on your knees to get a pic of the TTC tunnel or for standing in the middle of a subway car and snapping their pics?

[N_Raged]

Do people look at you wierd for getting on your knees to get a pic of the TTC tunnel or for standing in the middle of a subway car and snapping their pics?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VM9CiywyTk:lol:

[shervin2]

Do people look at you wierd for getting on your knees to get a pic of the TTC tunnel or for standing in the middle of a subway car and snapping their pics?

Actually, when I took the picture of the subway car on the tracks, there were a couple of people on the platform yelling "You crazy flying ****!" and other slanderous phrases, but hey, when the train got to the station, they all got on board and I felt good about snapping a decent picture :razz:

[nahim.a.a]

Listen dude, I know you wanna be creative and adventurous by taking photos of subway trains and all but remember that sometimes i picture is not worth getting yourself into trouble, especially if its the picture of some inanimate object or not a news event.

Usually avoid photographing in tense environments - inside bus/train or a subway stations. The moment you make people feel uncomfortable is when you stop being a photographer and turn into a nosy paparazzi-type photographer.

[shervin2]

Well the only reason I did that was just to get a picture of the train on the track, that'll be the last, and first time, I will ever do that.

[shervin2]

Updated with some outdoor, colorful pictures.

[N_Raged]

http://www.photo.pasarprod.com/images/20070830031558_desk.jpg
Points off for not having redflagdeals displayed on your laptop.:razz: :cheesygri

[shervin2]

Hey, if you have a magnifying glass, you can see RFD on my quicklinks in Firefox!!! :twisted:

[shervin2]

More pictures added, I'm getting two L series Canon Lenses and a new body, probably a 20D, or 30D.

[itcareer]

hey can you guys make pics like this of Toronto?

http://stuckincustoms.com/

I read it has something to do with picture contrast adjusting.

[N_Raged]

hey can you guys make pics like this of Toronto?

http://stuckincustoms.com/

I read it has something to do with picture contrast adjusting.
God not more overdone HDR. A lot of people like myself are tired of it. Many people make HDR pictures just for the sake of HDR, and their image is bereft of contrast and content.

[dell]

I've never used HDR for photography purposes. I make them so I can import them into 3d animation programs (Max, Maya, Lightwave and Houdini) and using them to assist in lighting a scene or getting realistic looking reflections on shiny objects. Like if I film some footage with a dv or hdcam of the city streets I would make an HDR map of those areas that I filmed so that if I integrated a 3d model of a futuristic concept car then the lighting/reflection from the HDR will make the renders look very real. For this type of HDR its better if the images are spherical like from a fisheye lens or shooting a chrome ball. I would assume HDR is used way more in film/tv visual effects and gaming then for general photography purposes.

[shervin2]

I've never used HDR for photography purposes. I make them so I can import them into 3d animation programs (Max, Maya, Lightwave and Houdini) and using them to assist in lighting a scene or getting realistic looking reflections on shiny objects. Like if I film some footage with a dv or hdcam of the city streets I would make an HDR map of those areas that I filmed so that if I integrated a 3d model of a futuristic concept car then the lighting/reflection from the HDR will make the renders look very real. For this type of HDR its better if the images are spherical like from a fisheye lens or shooting a chrome ball. I would assume HDR is used way more in film/tv visual effects and gaming then for general photography purposes.

QFT.

[shervin2]

I picked up a Sigma 10-20mm Wide angle lens, and it should be here before Nuit Blanche..

Are there any RFD'ers going this friday? RFD Photographers?

We should meet up.

[nahim.a.a]

So, whats the deal with Nuit Blanche? I know that you can book a time where you can shoot from CN tower, other than that is there any photo/worthy events worth checking out?

were you there last year?

I'm all for meeting of RFD photographers, and this Friday I'm cool after 6pm.

[ryan_lau100]

So, whats the deal with Nuit Blanche? I know that you can book a time where you can shoot from CN tower, other than that is there any photo/worthy events worth checking out?

were you there last year?

I'm all for meeting of RFD photographers, and this Friday I'm cool after 6pm.

sounds interesting. my friend mentioned it in passing. def a possibility. let me know more details!

mmMMmmm 10-22. super uber wide. what every cropped body wants! can actually experience true 16mm haha. still no f2.8 though like the 16-35. *sigh i wish. 70-200 f2.8 IS first =)

[ficklen]

dont think the 10 20 will be good for walking around unless you have your tripod at will
its a slow lens

[shervin2]

Exif data is now available.. now you can see how l33t the shot is.

[nden]

Nice blogs, shervin2. I love it, the photos, the site :) I wonder how you have the image navigation at the bottom, I want to add it to my site too.

BTW, I have one photoblogs site too. Here is mine: http://unkool.com/photoblogs

[jpiercy]

[QUOTE=dell;5520682]Check out this dudes site. http://wvs.topleftpixel.com/
He works at a visual effects company downtown and is probably one of the best photobloggers on the net and a pioneer. Check out his archives filled with thousands of pics. Really cool section with pics from the abandoned Whitby mental nuthouse near the bottom of the archives.
QUOTE]

Ive had the chance to meet Sam at various photographic events in Toronto
He is one heck of a photographer and a super easy going guy , very approachable .

His stuff has appeared in
CBC television , CP24 Homepage (TV). Toronto star. CBC Arts / Media +
If you ever get a chance to attend a seminar by Sam , run dont walk to sign up .


I have a photoblog as well www.fotoshift.com

[jpiercy]

I like your site template shervin2 ,,,

Just dropped you a comment .

Next time you see Sam , shervin , tell him John Piercy from Hamilton says Hi and thanks . I bought his book and his photoblog sends me lots of hits on my blog

www.fotoshift.com

[shervin2]

I like your site template shervin2 ,,,

Just dropped you a comment .

Next time you see Sam , shervin , tell him John Piercy from Hamilton says Hi and thanks . I bought his book and his photoblog sends me lots of hits on my blog

www.fotoshift.com

Sure thing will do, i'll add your site to my links if you add mine to yours! :cheesygri

[rubberband]

Nice site - lots of variety in the photos, too.

[shervin2]

Nice site - lots of variety in the photos, too.

Thanks! :D

[shervin2]

Picked up a Sigma 70-300 & a Tamron 17-50, should be a huge improvement in quality now...

...hopefully :razz:

[nahim.a.a]

Try the Lawrence (@ young) subway station, its really photogenic.

[jpiercy]

lots of talented photographers in Toronto

have you seen this wonderkid :D from toronto

he is 17 and travelling the world

http://www.joeyl.com/


jp

[shervin2]

Hes pretty awsome, but I think he goes a bit too far in editing his pictures, thats just my opinion.

I am pretty jealous that hes got time to travel the world... :twisted:

[shervin2]

http://www.photo.pasarprod.com/images/20071022122628_sunset.jpg

[nahim.a.a]

I like how you try to be creative with every shot and your photos have a serene quality.

keep it up.

[shervin2]

Thank you!

[shervin2]

http://www.photo.pasarprod.com/images/20071124135646_sunsetsmokestack.jpg

Anyone know a clean way to remove the ghosting of the clouds on the smokestack? I tried clone/heal/everything!