Cigar Photography

[Namerifrats]

Photography is one of my hobbies, along side cigars, guns, etc. Thought I'd mess around a little the other night.... Anybody else into photography and made similar shots?

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r203/namerifrats/8a8101af.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r203/namerifrats/feeb97c9.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r203/namerifrats/d6d9cc26.jpg

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http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r203/namerifrats/17e76a90.jpg

[Namerifrats]

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r203/namerifrats/4e70b960.jpg

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http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r203/namerifrats/c06c265c.jpg

[The EVP]

Very nice, but that 2nd RP Edge lite from the left looks like it's going to have some burn issues.

[acarr]

Those make me want to break out a stogie!

[Santesyu]

Those make me want to break out a stogie! yeah really :tu

[eber]

I havent taken any in a while, I will have to take some more soon. here are a couple
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/3892414229_22d5679916_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2450/3892412549_aa705e4374_b.jpg

[Pilon]

eber you couldn't have at least dusted off the table first? :r

[timo]

What equipment are you using?

[Namerifrats]

My shots were taken with a Canon XSi (450D) dSLR. Using a Sigma 105mm Macro lens and a Sigma 530DG Super Flash.

[Steve]

:tu:tu

[leasingthisspace]

Nice pics. There is a photo thread here someone. I would link it but I don't know how to with my phone.
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[maverickdrinker]

amazing pictures. Will have to learn how to do this with my canon rebel xl. need to get a lesson

[eber]

eber you couldn't have at least dusted off the table first? :r

:sad:tg

couldnt really see it when the pic was taken and I didnt upload them till after it was smoked, so whataya gonna do??

[roughrider]

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr20/mycigars/for%20sale/DSC_0498.jpg

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr20/mycigars/for%20sale/DSC_0501.jpg

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http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr20/mycigars/for%20sale/DSC_0506.jpg

[roughrider]

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr20/mycigars/for%20sale/DSC_0510.jpg

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr20/mycigars/for%20sale/DSC_0514.jpg

[kaelaria]

Nice - keep at it guys!

[Roland of Gilead]

Those are great! here are a few of mine from this summer. I've posted these before.

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Miscellaneous/Misc/38-and-Cigar-008edited-1/619197520_2akdJ-XL-1.jpg

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Miscellaneous/Misc/cubans-and-38-022edited-1/619231312_L43pk-XL-1.jpg

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Miscellaneous/Misc/ARGlock-and-Colt-and-Gars/619818619_MzB59-XL.jpg

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Miscellaneous/Misc/Radio-and-Gars-040edited-1/621795566_PkC9E-XL.jpg

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Miscellaneous/Misc/Buckmark-and-Gars-006edited-1/619287952_oAhjd-XL-1.jpg

-Mark.

[gbum]

Nice - keep at it guys!

this guy got tons of pics shoot by himself...
show us your pics Bryan..

another person who took marvelous pics is brook:banger

[zitro_joe]

My shots were taken with a Canon XSi (450D) dSLR. Using a Sigma 105mm Macro lens and a Sigma 530DG Super Flash.

DId you use bounce or straight on?

[Namerifrats]

DId you use bounce or straight on?

Straight on in a dark room with just a lamp aimed at the wall for focusing light. Then made some adjustments in Photoshop CS4. I just really like the darker look in some Cigar ads in magazines, just experimenting with that effect. Hoping to do some shots with lit cigars, but don't smoke in my house, so still gotta figure that one out. Here are a few more from last night.


http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r203/namerifrats/7749c7b2.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r203/namerifrats/e7d580e0.jpg

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http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r203/namerifrats/2da4b472.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r203/namerifrats/abc8ebab.jpg

[Namerifrats]

Excellent shots Mark! Cigars and Guns, two of my passions!

[Bobb]

Here are a couple at shots I took during a rolling event at the B&M I use to work at:

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m73/pooh31180/Cigar%20stuff/CigarRoller.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m73/pooh31180/Cigar%20stuff/Cigarroller28x10.jpg

[gbum]

Here are a couple at shots I took during a rolling event at the B&M I use to work at:



smokin!:tu

[SmokinApe]

nice pics on this thread...

[Cigar_Noob]

Bobb I like those two pics you just posted very nice. :tu

[gbum]

would like to share mine:D

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/4282/img1935.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/6779/img1911.jpg

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/6349/img1928om.jpg

[Bobb]

Bobb I like those two pics you just posted very nice. :tu

Thank you!!! :D

[maverickdrinker]

great pictures guys. Thanks for sharing

[Kreth]

I'm no master photographer, but the best advice I ever got was to always shoot at the highest resolution your camera offers. You can always downsize in <insert editor of choice here>, but it's pretty tough to go the other way.
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[Namerifrats]

I always shoot everything in RAW

[Santesyu]

Nice shots by everyone...keep it up! :3

[Roland of Gilead]

I always shoot everything in RAW

It's the only way to fly.


-Mark.

[eboniknight]

Nice pics!! Good skills all 'round. Way to go guys. Keep 'em coming. :tu

[Chris.]

Those are very good pics guys! I wish I still had my DSLR. :(

[kenstogie]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sctUupuw_Zk/SuY1IKQYQGI/AAAAAAAADYQ/XeJd5nohelE/s800/Capture_00012.JPG

[kenstogie]

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sctUupuw_Zk/SpvlZznSmvI/AAAAAAAADU4/PuePJRGdI18/s800/IMG_1102%20Resized.JPG

Look farmiliar?

[covetry]

eber you couldn't have at least dusted off the table first? :r

lmao!

[covetry]

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sctUupuw_Zk/SpvlZznSmvI/AAAAAAAADU4/PuePJRGdI18/s800/IMG_1102%20Resized.JPG

Look farmiliar?

Fantastic shot BTW.

[roughrider]

Nice shot.

[s15driftking]

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[s15driftking]

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[s15driftking]

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[s15driftking]

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[s15driftking]

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[s15driftking]

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[s15driftking]

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[s15driftking]

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[s15driftking]

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[s15driftking]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Pictures001-1.jpg

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[s15driftking]

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[s15driftking]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Pictures110.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/100_0840.jpg

[s15driftking]

RIP
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[s15driftking]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Pictures009.jpg

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=200&pictureid=1349

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=200&pictureid=1348

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=200&pictureid=1345

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=200&pictureid=1344

[s15driftking]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=200&pictureid=1342

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=200&pictureid=1341

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=200&pictureid=1340

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=200&pictureid=1338

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=200&pictureid=1334

[roughrider]

God Damn Bobby. :tu

[s15driftking]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=200&pictureid=1332

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[s15driftking]

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[s15driftking]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=200&pictureid=1317

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http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=200&pictureid=1313

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=200&pictureid=1312

[Scottw]

Bobby is the ****in Hugh Hefner of the cigar P*rnography world I think

[s15driftking]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=200&pictureid=1310

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=200&pictureid=1309

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=200&pictureid=1308

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=200&pictureid=1306

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=200&pictureid=1305

[s15driftking]

Thats all i got!

[Chris.]

Good Lord Bobby! I forgot about your Gurkha collection! LOL

[maverickdrinker]

great photos. Will have to make this one of my new year's resolutions to learn.

[GoodFella]

nice pics guys

[Roland of Gilead]

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Miscellaneous/Misc/Canon-1D-Mark-II-and-17-40-L/619331868_WHFwr-XL-1.jpg

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Miscellaneous/Misc/Game-controller-pics-011edited/620025585_rkjsF-XL.jpg


-Mark.

[gbum]

1d mk II:dr:dr:dr

[Chris.]

I would LOVE to have a full frame dslr! :tu

[DonniePaul]

Great shots! Thanks for posting them.:banger

[lopro]

great shots.... I really like that "dark" look, namerfrats

I recently got a 40d that I need to learn how to use more... I have a crappy lens (18-55 Canon kit lens)

I haven't tried any stogie shots yet... I'll give this a whirl. Then come here for some advice, bc it seems like you guys know what's up, for sure.



(PS - The Dark Tower is my FAVORITE series ;) )

[eber]

very nice pics and smokes bobby :tu

[MedicCook]

A couple from Maine.

Portland
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/mediccook/Maine%202009/RyanPictures137-1.jpg

Pemaquid
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/mediccook/Maine%202009/RyanPictures195.jpg

[Namerifrats]

Good shots MedicCook. I would recommend trying to get the cigar more in focus, and blur the back ground to bring the cigar out even more. Using a high aperture to create the desired affect.

[Chris.]

yep on a sunny day like that, bring your f-stop as low as your lens will allow, make sure the ISO is 100 or so, and adjust shutter speed accordingly. :) And making sure the camera focuses on the cigar, should give you a good amount of bokeh.

[Langod]

Mine aren't quite as good as most of the ones in this thread, but I think they came out OK. I don't have a great camera (Canon Powershot G6) for this kind of shooting. It's not an SLR.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa52/langod/Cigars/cigars1.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa52/langod/Cigars/cigars2.jpg

[DBall]

A friend let me borrow her Canon Rebel XS that's a 10.1MP DSLR. This is the first time I've gotten to play with a "real" camera and this morning I took a TON of pictures with it. I'll be putting them up here soon.

I've always loved photography and did pretty well with my point and shoot, but this is a whole different world (and I have TONS to learn). I may get one of these... I really dig it.

:D

[DBall]

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/dichotomyx/IMG_1193.jpg

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[DBall]

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/dichotomyx/IMG_1113.jpg

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http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/dichotomyx/IMG_1091.jpg

[kelmac07]

Dan...got a spare bedroom!! :r :r

[DBall]

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/dichotomyx/IMG_1088.jpg

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[DBall]

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/dichotomyx/IMG_1256.jpg

And, finally... one of my cats, Cotton:

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/dichotomyx/IMG_1241.jpg

[Addiction]

Damn Dan, just......BALLA

[Namerifrats]

Good stuff Dan!! Very nice! Photos and smokes! I have yet to try an ISOM, but as soon as I find one, I shall remedy that! After some photos first though! Only so often does one get the chance to photograph a rare beast!

I've been impressed with the way this thread has gone. Wasn't sure of the response I would get from it, but I'm glad there are so many that also have similar interest to my own!

[gbum]

very nice dan!

[roughrider]

Great job Dan. Sweet collection.

[NoleBilly]

Guys, these pics are fantastic...very nice....

[Namerifrats]

A few new ones...

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r203/namerifrats/0fb4e5be.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r203/namerifrats/99074f78.jpg

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[Namerifrats]

.....

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r203/namerifrats/5b15264e.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r203/namerifrats/df620b99.jpg

[jbrookeiv]

Very nice.

[longknocker]

Awesome Pics, Guys! I Think I Need A New Camera For Christmas!:r:tu

[jdakine]

Great pics, keep them coming.:tu

[longknocker]

Bobby is the ****in Hugh Hefner of the cigar P*rnography world I think

Bobby, I Think Your Whole House Must Be A Walk-In Humidor With That Many Sticks!:r Can You Show Us Some Pics Of Your Storage?:) I'm "Speechless"!:tu

[coastietech]

A couple from Maine.

Portland
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/mediccook/Maine%202009/RyanPictures137-1.jpg

Pemaquid
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/mediccook/Maine%202009/RyanPictures195.jpg

I have fixed and installed equipment on both of those lighthouses.

Here are a couple pics I took at Portland Head while I was there...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/coastietech/photography/PortlandHeadLighthouse-29.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/coastietech/photography/PortlandHeadLighthouse-18.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/coastietech/photography/PortlandHeadLighthouse-06.jpg

[roughrider]

Nice job David.

[longknocker]

Great Pics, Joe! What Camera were you using?:)

[Brooks W]

http://thesmokingstogie.squarespace.com/storage/057D9665.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1251390639 188

[Namerifrats]

Nice one Brooks!

[Brooks W]

Great shots so far :)

Just a few shots from the site...

http://www.thesmokingstogie.squarespace.com/storage/BBMF_4.jpg

http://thesmokingstogie.squarespace.com/storage/057D9665.jpg

http://thesmokingstogie.squarespace.com/storage/461C9863.jpg

http://thesmokingstogie.squarespace.com/storage/PreProduction_LP9_FlyingPig_01a.jpg

[Brooks W]

http://thesmokingstogie.squarespace.com/storage/PreProduction_LP9_FlyingPig_02a.jpg

http://thesmokingstogie.squarespace.com/storage/GI4C3865-sm.jpg

http://thesmokingstogie.squarespace.com/storage/PreProduction_LP9_FlyingPig_04a.jpg

http://thesmokingstogie.squarespace.com/storage/BBMF_8.jpg

[Starscream]

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sctUupuw_Zk/SpvlZznSmvI/AAAAAAAADU4/PuePJRGdI18/s800/IMG_1102%20Resized.JPG

Look farmiliar?

This shot makes me think that Charlie Chaplin is about to walk by and pick it up to smoke it.

[Namerifrats]

Is that what Lorianna Bobbitt chucked out the window?

[troutbreath]

What lens are you using, Brooks? That is an incredibly narrow DOF. I love it!

[Chris.]

I don't have my DSLR anymore, but here's a pic I took with my rebel xt using a sigma 70-300 f4-5.6 macro/telephoto. I wish I still has it, so I could take some really good cigar pics!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b359/B16CRXT/charlie009.jpg

[troutbreath]

Nice, Chris! I had that same lens for my old Rebel (read: film). I loved it. Super sharp. But, when I went digital, it wouldn't make the transition. *sigh*

[pds]

Great pics guys, always fun to look at cigar art...except for the CS RIP one. ;s :D

[gbum]

What lens are you using, Brooks? That is an incredibly narrow DOF. I love it!

he might use 50mm 1.8 ..i guess...

[gbum]

Nice, Chris! I had that same lens for my old Rebel (read: film). I loved it. Super sharp. But, when I went digital, it wouldn't make the transition. *sigh*

really?
my eos 66 kitlens work fine with my eos350d body...

[elderboy02]

Nice pictures everyone! :tu

[Chris.]

he might use 50mm 1.8 ..i guess...

I'm gonna say it wasn't the 50 f1.8, because of how close the shot is. Unless he cropped it out.

[coastietech]

Great Pics, Joe! What Camera were you using?:)

Those were taken with either a D50 or a D80... Depends on which one was wearing which lens that day. Once upon a time before my divorce I used to be into photography and had a good bit of gear. That all changed when I saw the bill for the lawyer. :r :td

[Brooks W]

What lens are you using, Brooks? That is an incredibly narrow DOF. I love it!

Using a 1dsMarkIII with a 50 2.5 macro....the only way to fly :)

~brooks

[MrOneEyedBoh]

Is that what Lorianna Bobbitt chucked out the window?

haha guess nobody picked up on that. Poor John Wayne Bobbitt.

[elderboy02]

I decided to play around with my new Canon Powershot.

Illusione eccj:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/illusione%20eccj/img_0038.jpg

[Roland of Gilead]

Using a 1dsMarkIII with a 50 2.5 macro....the only way to fly :)

~brooks

Wow! Nice gear.

The gear doesn't make the photog though...

-Mark.

[elderboy02]

What do you all think of the eccj pic I took? Anyone have any suggestions to make it better or is it fine?

[Brooks W]

Wow! Nice gear.

The gear doesn't make the photog though...

-Mark.

Thats what they say :)

~brooks

[Chris.]

What do you all think of the eccj pic I took? Anyone have any suggestions to make it better or is it fine?

Did you shoot it in manual or auto mode? What was your ISO set at? Its a perfect macro shot IMO. It just seems a little noisy is why I ask about the ISO. I also think the white background blows it out a bit. Otherwise, a very good picture!

[Eleven]

Crap now I need to get a macro lens for my Canon XS :(

[elderboy02]

Did you shoot it in manual or auto mode? What was your ISO set at? Its a perfect macro shot IMO. It just seems a little noisy is why I ask about the ISO. I also think the white background blows it out a bit. Otherwise, a very good picture!

I did it in the auto mode. I think the auto mode put it in macro mode. What is ISO? Also, what is noise and how do I get rid of it?

Thanks! I am a noob when it comes to cameras.

[DBall]

Did you shoot it in manual or auto mode? What was your ISO set at? Its a perfect macro shot IMO. It just seems a little noisy is why I ask about the ISO. I also think the white background blows it out a bit. Otherwise, a very good picture!

He said he shot it with a canon powershot (point and click, not DSLR), I'm not sure it has any manual modes.

[DBall]

Crap now I need to get a macro lens for my Canon XS :(

save a few hundred dollars and get a macro filter... that's what I used on my shots a few pages back (with my friend's Rebel XS). Macro filters are about $20.

[elderboy02]

He said he shot it with a canon powershot (point and click, not DSLR), I'm not sure it has any manual modes.

Yep... It is a Canon Powershot SD780IS 12.1 megapixel

[Chris.]

He said he shot it with a canon powershot (point and click, not DSLR), I'm not sure it has any manual modes.

Most point and shoots have manual modes now. My old cybershot that I got like 7 years ago has manual mode. The iso is only adjustable from 100-400 though.

A higher iso usually causes noise. You can put it into manual mode and adjust the f stop and shutter speed to compensate for a low iso. Iso is how sensitive the camera is to light. The higher the number, the brighter the pic

[Eleven]

save a few hundred dollars and get a macro filter... that's what I used on my shots a few pages back (with my friend's Rebel XS). Macro filters are about $20.

Now we're in the same ballpark!

Thanks :)

[elderboy02]

Most point and shoots have manual modes now. My old cybershot that I got like 7 years ago has manual mode. The iso is only adjustable from 100-400 though.

A higher iso usually causes noise. You can put it into manual mode and adjust the f stop and shutter speed to compensate for a low iso. Iso is how sensitive the camera is to light. The higher the number, the brighter the pic

Yep. It has a manual mode. So, back to the eccj picture.... should the picture be lighter or darker? Should I have changed the ISO?

[Chris.]

Yep... It is a Canon Powershot SD780IS 12.1 megapixel

Aperture and Shutter
Maximum Aperture
f/3.2 (W) - f/5.8 (T)
Shutter Speed
15-1/1500 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec.

Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity
Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index)
Light Metering Method
Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot**
* Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF
** Metering frame is fixed to the center
Exposure Control Method
Program AE, i-Contrast; AE Lock
Exposure Compensation
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=145&modelid=18183#ModelTechSpecsAct

[DBall]

Most point and shoots have manual modes now. My old cybershot that I got like 7 years ago has manual mode. The iso is only adjustable from 100-400 though.

Very cool... that I did not know. Thanks!


A higher iso usually causes noise. You can put it into manual mode and adjust the f stop and shutter speed to compensate for a low iso. Iso is how sensitive the camera is to light. The higher the number, the brighter the pic

Now that's a nice, easy explanation... prolly the first one that makes any sense. I have tons to learn, so little things like that are pretty important. Thanks!

[Chris.]

Yep. It has a manual mode. So, back to the eccj picture.... should the picture be lighter or darker? Should I have changed the ISO?

The picture is crisp and sharp. It looks good. I think that it's te white background that makes it too "bright". I'm a fan of darker pictures though. Since you shot it in auto mode, the ISO probably isn't the problem. What I'm seeing as noise on my phone could simply be the bokeh from being a macro photo.

Very cool... that I did not know. Thanks!



Now that's a nice, easy explanation... prolly the first one that makes any sense. I have tons to learn, so little things like that are pretty important. Thanks!

No problem man. I'm happy to help others understand it a little better. It takes time and practice to fully grasp it all though. I really wish I had a DSLR again. :(

[Freelee711]

This thread makes my mouth water...:dr

[elderboy02]

The picture is crisp and sharp. It looks good. I think that it's te white background that makes it too "bright". I'm a fan of darker pictures though. Since you shot it in auto mode, the ISO probably isn't the problem. What I'm seeing as noise on my phone could simply be the bokeh from being a macro photo.



No problem man. I'm happy to help others understand it a little better. It takes time and practice to fully grasp it all though. I really wish I had a DSLR again. :(

What is a bokeh?

[Guitarman-S.T-]

He said he shot it with a canon powershot (point and click, not DSLR), I'm not sure it has any manual modes.

my Powershot G9 has a great manual feature. I like simple quick snap shots, I enjoy great video and the manual function was icing. Hell even i need some help with the manual needs but i do enjoy playing with it:banger

[Subvet642]

Um...um...um...THUD! :O



http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/dichotomyx/IMG_1138.jpg

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/dichotomyx/IMG_1135.jpg

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/dichotomyx/IMG_1127.jpg

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/dichotomyx/IMG_1126.jpg

[maverickdrinker]

amazing pictures DBALL. Definately have a talent for pictures. Thanks for sharing

[Fishbeadtwo]

Nice shots/stash Dan!

[Chris.]

Bokeh is that blurring effect that you get past the point of focus. Also called depth of field. Macro does a great job of creating that narrow depth of field on point and shoot cameras. Unfortunately it only works on the close up shots.

[Chris.]

This was with my Sony dsc-p73 p&s
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b359/B16CRXT/Cigars/009.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b359/B16CRXT/Cigars/PCRC2.jpg

canon 350D with a nifty fifty.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b359/B16CRXT/Cigars/LowlandGorilla003.jpg

[elderboy02]

OK, for the illusione eccj pic I took....

It says the ISO was 800. The f was 3.2. Exposure time was 1/20 of a second. 6mm focal length.

I don't know if that is good or not. Give me some advice if I should change one of those values and I will re-try the shot.

[elderboy02]

Here are some more shots that I took:

Oliva Serie V Double Robusto:
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Cigar%20Bands/img_0048.jpg


Tatuaje Black foot:
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Cigar%20Bands/img_0046.jpg


Tatuaje Black:
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Cigar%20Bands/img_0045.jpg

[Roland of Gilead]

What is a bokeh?

Bokeh is that creamy, buttery, smooth background that people like soooo much.

The subject is the bread, the bokeh is the butter.


-Mark.

[Roland of Gilead]

I took this shot the other day while walking teh dag. Notice the out of focus fore ground and back ground. The out of focus back ground is what is called Bokeh.

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Miscellaneous/Misc/12-05-09-096edited-1/732518236_oV7ek-XL.jpg

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Miscellaneous/Misc/12-05-09-086edited-1/732513802_KTC6w-XL.jpg

-Mark.

[cort]

Great pics everyone.:tu I'm gonna keep an eye on this thread

[Chris.]

Unfortunately, my Macro isn't as good as you guys' newer point and shoots. I really need a new one. I'm still not in focus in this pic. I would still have to come back a little bit.
f/2.8, shutter speed 1/20, ISO 100, no flash. My advice is to play around with the settings so you figure out first hand what each setting does. I usually keep the ISO low unless I can't get a good exposure without raising it.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b359/B16CRXT/Cigars/006-2.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b359/B16CRXT/Cigars/006-3.jpg

[elderboy02]

Trinidad Reyes:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Cigar%20Bands/img_0049.jpg

[elderboy02]

H. Upmann Mag 48 '09 LE:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Cigar%20Bands/img_0050.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Cigar%20Bands/img_0051.jpg

[elderboy02]

La Riqueza Petit Corona:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Cigar%20Bands/img_0052.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Cigar%20Bands/img_0053.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Cigar%20Bands/img_0054.jpg

[elderboy02]

Arturo Fuente Between The Lines:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Cigar%20Bands/img_0055.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Cigar%20Bands/img_0056.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Cigar%20Bands/img_0057.jpg

[Fishbeadtwo]

question, the wife had her work camera here for a day D90 with a smoking macro(for dental) and I put my card in it and took a few shots but the images did not show up on my card? ideas?

[Namerifrats]

On my Macro shots, I usually keep my AV around F11 or so. I always shoot in M and RAW. Here's a couple other shots I've done in Macro.

Jumping Spider a little smaller than a dime
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3841628622_27d0c0b30c_b.jpg

This tree frog was about the size of a quarter
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/3821667107_f8d3a727c6_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2637/3821673139_6d09195876_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2509/3822448550_3da55812d5_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2513/3937875841_d000cfdf38_b.jpg

[Roland of Gilead]

I got a hold of my Dad's 100mm f2.8 macro lens. I'm gonna try it out tomorrow.

-Mark.

[DBall]

On my Macro shots, I usually keep my AV around F11 or so. I always shoot in M and RAW. Here's a couple other shots I've done in Macro.



Holy hell, David, what setup do you have for those macro shots?

Oh, nevermind, I scanned the thread:
My shots were taken with a Canon XSi (450D) dSLR. Using a Sigma 105mm Macro lens and a Sigma 530DG Super Flash.

Amazing shots, man!

[baldanders]

question, the wife had her work camera here for a day D90 with a smoking macro(for dental) and I put my card in it and took a few shots but the images did not show up on my card? ideas?

Did you take the lens cover off? :r

[Chris.]

question, the wife had her work camera here for a day D90 with a smoking macro(for dental) and I put my card in it and took a few shots but the images did not show up on my card? ideas?

Did you format the card while it was in the camera before shooting?

[Fishbeadtwo]

Did you take the lens cover off? :r

is was a dslr...............



no, I did not format the card to that camera, but used the same caRD in my d 40 right after that and those pics are there?

[Chris.]

What is the brand of the card?

[Fishbeadtwo]

will look tonight.....It was cool however to see a Boil band fill the frame!

[Namerifrats]

Holy hell, David, what setup do you have for those macro shots?

Oh, nevermind, I scanned the thread:


Amazing shots, man!


Thanks Dan! For the insect shots, I also use a full set of Kenko Extention Tubes to get roughly 2:1 Magnification (2:1 = 2x actual size). The lens alone will only do 1:1. I just used the lens without tubes, and not at 1:1 for the cigar shots. Might have to try that though, tubes and all on a cigar.

[Chris.]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b359/B16CRXT/Cigars/NCpurchase002.jpg

[elderboy02]

Nice pic!

[roughrider]

Great job on the Macro shots David.

[Chris.]

Thanks Dan! I can't wait to find 3 hours to burn that dark prince!

[neoflex]

Here are a couple at shots I took during a rolling event at the B&M I use to work at:

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m73/pooh31180/Cigar%20stuff/CigarRoller.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m73/pooh31180/Cigar%20stuff/Cigarroller28x10.jpg

I love these two shots.

[smokeyscotch]

One of my favorites that I've done. Nice work everyone.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u29/timalli/timd.jpg

[smokeyscotch]

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u29/timalli/DSC_0726.jpg

[smokeyscotch]

Last one for now.



http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u29/timalli/DSC_0414.jpg

[s15driftking]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture029-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture031-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture032-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture035-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture037-2.jpg

[s15driftking]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture027-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture025-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture019-3.jpg

[elderboy02]

Cohiba Siglo 3's:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Cohiba%20Siglo%203/IMG_0078.jpg

[Namerifrats]

Some good looking sticks there Dan!

[Fishbeadtwo]

nice Davidoff shots Bobby!

[kenstogie]

One of my old bargain favorites.....
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sctUupuw_Zk/RhRYRd1wZYI/AAAAAAAAAB8/82aUUBYqE2o/s800/IMG_1547.jpg

[Chris.]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b359/B16CRXT/Cigars/DSC04186.jpg

[darkninja67]

Nice shots everyone. Did anyone do a My Father shot or can they please?

[DBall]

Nice shots everyone. Did anyone do a My Father shot or can they please?

I was just gifted one... I'll take a few pics of it when I get a second.....

[darkninja67]

I was just gifted one... I'll take a few pics of it when I get a second.....

Sweet thanks. I could use a new wallpaper.

[DBall]

Sweet thanks. I could use a new wallpaper.


What size is your screen? I'll create one with that in mind and post it here:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24666

[Blueface]

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u29/timalli/DSC_0726.jpg

Very nice use of depth of field.

[darkninja67]

What size is your screen? I'll create one with that in mind and post it here:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24666
Doesn't matter as I will just resize on mu iPhone. Thanks brother

[Namerifrats]

I've used a couple of mine for a wallpaper as well. Speaking of, if anybody see's anything of mine they wish to use as a wallpaper, just let me know. I'll get you the full size image or a size suitable for your desktop resolution. I run my res at 1680x1050 and they look good on my monitor.

[Chris.]

I actually prefer the size that photobucket shrinks to for my monitor with 1440X900 resolution. I don't like it when the picture takes the entire desktop. It makes it hard for me to see the picture and the shortcut icons.

[Fishbeadtwo]

Found the "missing" pics.....
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/FishBeadtwo/misc019.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/FishBeadtwo/misc014.jpg
Boli RC

[s15driftking]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/FishBeadtwo/misc014.jpg
Boli RC


I love feet!


Kidding, but i do love upclose pics of cigar feet!

[Chris.]

and Gurkhas! LOL

[s15driftking]

are you saying you want more gurk pics???? lolol

[GreekGodX]

Nice pics Chris. :dr

[Chris.]

are you saying you want more gurk pics???? lolol
actually, I have a gurkha pic for you. My local B&M claims to have the most Gurkha of any retailer in the state. This entire section is dedicated to them. There are more that I couldn't fit in the pic.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b359/B16CRXT/Cigars/dc6e3043.jpg

Nice pics Chris. :dr
Thanks Christos! That's a little peak of what you'll get to enjoy soon. :)

[brigey57]

Bobb I like those two pics you just posted very nice. :tu

Thank you!!! :D
Ditto Bob. Those are some great shots!:2

[E.J.]

Call this Anejo Squared....;)
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/6930/anejosquared.jpg

[SmokinApe]

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/5875/dsc0079e.jpg

[SmokinApe]

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6685/dsc0003u.jpg

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/9793/dsc0002w.jpg

[E.J.]

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/631/anejo50edited1.jpg

[E.J.]

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/518/anejo50edited1a.jpg

[darkninja67]

Some torpedo love:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b134/darkninja67/dn67_torpedos-1.jpg

[Chris.]

Nice looking selection!

[maverickdrinker]

One of my new year's resolutions is to learn how to use my canon rebel more effectively.

Build a lightbox today and started to snap some pics of some of my cigars. Here are the results.

Any feedback would be appreciated. Just want to learn how to snap better pictures.

Here is the link

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45909671@N02/show/

[WyGuy]

Wow, great pictures guys!

Makes me want to get a decent camera.

[darkninja67]

Makes me want to get a decent camera.

yeah me too!

[Chris.]

One of my new year's resolutions is to learn how to use my canon rebel more effectively.

Build a lightbox today and started to snap some pics of some of my cigars. Here are the results.

Any feedback would be appreciated. Just want to learn how to snap better pictures.

Here is the link

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45909671@N02/show/

Your white balance is off. Double check that it matches your lighting setup. It also looks like several of your pics are out of focus. Make sure your lens can take macro shots that close. The rebel should make a beep sound once the image is in focus.

EDIT: as the slideshow progressed, it looks like you got the focus problem solved. Just gotta work on that WB.

[maverickdrinker]

Thanks Chris. Can you tell me how to check my white balance? I am really new at this.

Thanks for your suggestions. The rebel did beep when it was in focus. Starting to get the hang of this.

[Chris.]

You have the rebel XT or XTi? There is a dedicated button for WB at the bottom of the directions buttons next to the screen on the XT and XTi. It looks like it's a round button just above the directional buttons on the XSi...

Your goal is to get the picture to look how you see it and the whites to be true white. If you are using fluorescent light, set it to the long bulb, etc...

EDIT: Something just hit me. What mode are you shooting in? Please don't tell me auto. lol! I can't remember if you can make adjustments to wb and ISO and all that in auto on a dslr. I haven't had one in about a year. You should really try your hand at shooting in manual mode. It's the only way to take full advantage of having a nice DSLR IMO. It just takes practice learning what settings to use for shutter speed, ISO, Aperature, WB, AF, and all the other cool settings.

[strider]

For this type of shooting I think Aperture priority is just as good as manual. Just imho.

[MrOneEyedBoh]

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6685/dsc0003u.jpg

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/9793/dsc0002w.jpg

Nice picture

[maverickdrinker]

Hi Chris,

I have a rebel XT. I'll play around with the WB and see how it goes. Have to read up on what all these settings mean.

[Chris.]

For this type of shooting I think Aperture priority is just as good as manual. Just imho.

Av is fine, but you learn more when you shoot in Manual. I always suggest shooting in manual. Especially to people who don't know much about the camera yet.

[RevSmoke]

Don't normally try to take pictures for photography purposes, just to show off bombs and such. But, without any photshop or anything else, here are 5 Kristoff Criollo Lanceros.

I really like the way this shot came out. Maybe it was cigars themselves which made this such a good shot.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj152/RevSmoke/DSCF1155.jpg

[elderboy02]

La Flor Dominicana Salamon:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/La%20Flor%20Dominicana%20Salamon/IMG_0203.jpg


http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/La%20Flor%20Dominicana%20Salamon/IMG_0206.jpg

[elderboy02]

La Flor Dominicana DL 700

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/La%20Flor%20Dominicana%20DL%20700/IMG_0209.jpg


http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/La%20Flor%20Dominicana%20DL%20700/IMG_0210.jpg

[DBall]

Dan... it looks like you're trying to push your macro a bit too much, as it's kinda blurry still... I bet the same pics but a little further back would look much better :)

[s15driftking]

La Flor Dominicana DL 700


http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/La%20Flor%20Dominicana%20DL%20700/IMG_0210.jpg


awesome photo dan!

[MarioF]

Cigar photography is kinda fun!

[elderboy02]

Dan... it looks like you're trying to push your macro a bit too much, as it's kinda blurry still... I bet the same pics but a little further back would look much better :)

Cool! Thanks for the tip! Yes, I had the lens almost touching the foot. :r

[roughrider]

Ohh, Cohiba.

[smokeyscotch]

Very nice use of depth of field.

Thank you for noticing. Some really nice work on here, everyone.:tu

[Vigiles]

I am really enjoying these pictures. Thank you folks! Very cool!

[s15driftking]

RYJ pics, i tried to work on a reflection shot in a couple...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture063.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture064.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture066-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture068-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture069.jpg

[s15driftking]

and a few more that im satisfied with.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture070.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture076.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture078-1.jpg

[Chris.]

Bobby, if your camera will allow you, try some without the flash. Most of those seem over exposed to me.

[DBall]

Just set up a flickr account... now I need to upload some pics. Already chose the ones I'll throw in there.

[tuxpuff]

http://www.cigar-review-site.com/cigars/img_0437.jpg

[elderboy02]

Opus X robusto tin shots:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Opus%20X%20Robusto%20Tin/IMG_0219.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Opus%20X%20Robusto%20Tin/IMG_0221.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Opus%20X%20Robusto%20Tin/IMG_0222-Copy.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Opus%20X%20Robusto%20Tin/IMG_0225.jpg

[DBall]

those last 2 pics are great, Dan!

Also... I got those pics of the my father... I just need to make them a normal size

[elderboy02]

those last 2 pics are great, Dan!

Also... I got those pics of the my father... I just need to make them a normal size

Thanks! I held the camera back further on the foot shot and zoomed in a little bit. I cropped out all the extra crap and it made it pop. I really like it.

[s15driftking]

Bobby, if your camera will allow you, try some without the flash. Most of those seem over exposed to me.


I had no choice, it was night time and the lighting in the house wasn't sufficient. OR yeah, it would have looked a lot better. Thansk for the tip brother!

[Namerifrats]

Keep on and this thread might get sticky. :banger

[kaelaria]

Check out my sites for a whole lot more...

[maverickdrinker]

Great pictures Bryan. Now I have some motivation to get better at this. Truly amazing shots

[icehog3]

Check out my sites for a whole lot more...

Or feel free to post them here. :)

[s15driftking]

Or feel free to post them here. :)

:r:r:r my thoughts exactly

[pnoon]

Or feel free to post them here. :)

:tu

[DBall]

Nice shots everyone. Did anyone do a My Father shot or can they please?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/4235164815_fe5387c177_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4235165039_e2187e522e_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4235165167_6e865c1154_o.jpg

no post production, just straight out of the camera. Sorry that took so long... I can make these wallpaper sized so they don't stretch, too...

[Namerifrats]

Very nice shots of that My Father Dan!

[Chris.]

Agreed. One of them is the background on my phone now :)

[DBall]

Agreed. One of them is the background on my phone now :)


Which one? I like the second best, personally...

[ProBe]

Awesome pictues everyone.

[darkninja67]

Nice shots Bryan

Dan Thanks for the My Father pictures. They look great.
I took the first and second shots.

[Chris.]

Which one? I like the second best, personally...

First one. I like it because you can see the whole cigar very clearly but the background is still kinda dark.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b359/B16CRXT/Cigars/c86756c7.jpg

[s15driftking]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture023-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture024-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture009-3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture006-4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture008-1.jpg

[s15driftking]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture011-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture014-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture016-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture017-3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture022-2.jpg

[s15driftking]

i love this one

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture032-3.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture027-3.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture025-3.jpg

[icehog3]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/s15driftking/Picture022-2.jpg

Very nice, Bobby. :tu

[s15driftking]

Very nice, Bobby. :tu

Thanks big hog!!

[md4958]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/4235164815_fe5387c177_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4235165039_e2187e522e_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4235165167_6e865c1154_o.jpg

no post production, just straight out of the camera. Sorry that took so long... I can make these wallpaper sized so they don't stretch, too...

Beautiful shots Dan!

[s15driftking]

Beautiful shots Dan!


110%

[Roland of Gilead]

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Shooting/Practical-Rifle/Practical-Rifle-011009/PR-011009-wide-226/452727439_t37k3-XL.jpg

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Shooting/Practical-Rifle/Practical-Rifle-090906/IMG8810/96303970_H3EMX-XL.jpg

-Roland.

[Pauly Walnuts]

Very cool, I got a KA-BAR just like the one in the second pic, very quality knife.

[maverickdrinker]

Here are a few that i took today with my point and shoot

[lostark374]

here is my pathetic attempt.


i wont quit my day job.








http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/lostark374/monte2dun.jpg?t=1262503318

[huero71]

Illusione...

[DBall]

here is my pathetic attempt.


i wont quit my day job.








http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/lostark374/monte2dun.jpg?t=1262503318


Monte #2 Dunhill? Nice!

[maverickdrinker]

Can't seem to post my pictures. Here is the link to flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45909671@N02/sets/72157623126375224/

Can anyone tell me how come my pictures are posted as thumbnails while others show up in full size?

The other question that I had is how to I post directly from a place like flickr. I tried the post from url function and it didn't work.

[DBall]

Can't seem to post my pictures. Here is the link to flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45909671@N02/sets/72157623126375224/

Can anyone tell me how come my pictures are posted as thumbnails while others show up in full size?

The other question that I had is how to I post directly from a place like flickr. I tried the post from url function and it didn't work.


had the same problem yesterday.


click your image, select "all sizes" from the list of options at the top, and grab the url at the bottom of the page

[s15driftking]

i believe the small pics are from when you upload them onto your post from your computer.

The large photos are from using the IMG tags on your photo host server.