Photography Thread

[jkim05]

A few shots of my cousins from a shoot I did last weekend.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6189/6044394702_68e7529755.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47676889@N08/6044394702/)
IMG_1822.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47676889@N08/6044394702/) by jkim05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/47676889@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6048408200_b253ec2f94.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47676889@N08/6048408200/)
IMG_1827.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47676889@N08/6048408200/) by jkim05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/47676889@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6181/6053623507_77cdc222d3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47676889@N08/6053623507/)
IMG_1801.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/47676889@N08/6053623507/) by jkim05 (http://www.flickr.com/people/47676889@N08/), on Flickr

[CigarSquid]

Love this Vegas shot.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/IMG_0069_2.jpg

Slow shutter night version.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/IMG_0069.jpg

I have some cool Vegas ones my wife took.. Ill have to dig them up and get them on here.

[CigarSquid]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/silverfox67/My%20Pics/July062007MoreTubing249.jpg?t=1231892380

Faces = Priceless :D

[Wolfgang]

Lol they sure are!

[Dux]

I started playing in the world of Band Photography!
http://focusindigital.smugmug.com/Music

-Doug/Dux

[0002S]

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff339/000002s/15472ec4.jpg

[Blak Smyth]

Clearly not a good picture but all I have is the camera on my phone.
Ran into this huge mantis on Friday, he is protecting my lavendar bush, he was still around after the storm.
He is much larger in real life than the pic gives him justice for.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6092809076_529c2b538d.jpg




Congrats! Glad it went well. I was shooting a wedding in Lancaster PA last weekend in the ridiculous heat. It was steamy, and not in the good way!!

That is where I last lived, if your in town again look me up and we can mini-herf!
I live about 30 minutes North now.

[webjunkie]

There is some seriously good stuff here. You guys are talented to be sure. Makes me embarrassed to post my amateurish stuff.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5458739776_45c7bc7030.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45532936@N00/5458739776/)
Sunset over the mountains from where I live in Nagano Prefecture. (Didn't know what I was doing, still don't)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6142/5956818129_efb9bc39ee.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45532936@N00/5956818129/in/set-72157626472345869)
Friend screwing around and posing in horrible light.

[INT]

While I did not take it, this is one I acquired from a friend as a going away gift when I left the Targeting shop at 8AF. It's about 11x14, framed with an engraved plaque that reads "USAF Targets. Delivering Love 2000lbs at a time"



http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s147/IveyKK/183120_189391181101707_100000924788504_461949_8270 584_n.jpg

[Fordman4ever]

gotta love AF munitions

[Fordman4ever]

I noticed this little guy after my Mother-in-Law had her hand about 1 inch from its face.

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m626/Earl_McCoy/2011-09-02_13-09-01_472.jpg?t=1314986948

Probably the biggest one I've seen ever.

[kenstogie]

I have a Canon T1i with a nifty 50 and am wanting something better with a full frame sensor. I have the other stock zoom lenses but they are mediocre so I don't use them. A buddy has a Nikon 300s and it is considerably better so I am leaning toward Nikon.

Camera body suggestions???? -full size sensor and hd video is a must

[ashtonlady]

Full sensor Canon is the 5D Mark II, I have a Canon 60D. I have found that getting Great Glass aka Lenses is the way to go, buying low end lenses is a waste of money.

[ambientboy]

The 5DmII is solid and you can't go wrong. I also have a 7D and it's performance is top knotch, actually better than my 5DmII (but the image quality is a little better for the 5DmII). Buy good glass...always...and learn the ins and outs of each lens like your life depends on it. Having two lenses that you can do anything with is better than 5 lenses you can barely control.

As for Nikon, the only thing I don't like about Nikon (and I do mean the only thing that doesn't have to do with software/operating systems) is that each line requires different lenses, whereas a Canon EF lens fits almost any Canon camera...film or digital. But if you get to know Nikon well and enjoy it, stay with what you use well.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=215326658522506&set=a.215326498522522.64500.104912972897209&type=1&theater

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=215326808522491&set=a.215326498522522.64500.104912972897209&type=1&theater

Shot with 7D and Canon 24-105L

[Mr.Maduro]

Here's a few I took on my iPhone. First the originals, then after I tinkered with them on the Snapbucket app.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/877caa04.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/db476b5e.jpg


...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/f40004c7.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/76d4834e.jpg



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[Mr.Maduro]

One more...


http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/0054a26b.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/d6754f5b.jpg

[WittyUserName]

I am beginning to outgrow my Canon S95 Point and Shoot so I just pulled the trigger on my first DSLR. I got a Canon T3i with a 18-135 EF-S IS lens along with a UV filter and some other goodies. I figured that would be good to start, I am sure once I fall further down this slope I will upgrade lenses quickly. Once everything shows up and I snap a few photos I will be sure to put some up.

[emopunker2004]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/297788_154524534636168_100002358671266_302212_1957 027598_n.jpg

The moon and tree. Night shot with my Nikon D90 and a tamron 28-300.

[MrClean]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6197/6155634407_55f42371a8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6155634407/)
Foggy sunrise 3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6155634407/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6132141088_e7728e161c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6132141088/)
Foggy sunrise (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6132141088/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6026/6021371708_71d030e406_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6021371708/)
Spider (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6021371708/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

[MrClean]

One of my favorites:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5219/5452024572_3db4e83af1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/5452024572/)
IMG_2118 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/5452024572/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6005/6021373282_c7d3ac5e17_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6021373282/)
Spider (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6021373282/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6076/6107416429_411c5a1505_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6107416429/)
Humming bird (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6107416429/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

[emopunker2004]

One of my favorites:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5219/5452024572_3db4e83af1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/5452024572/)
IMG_2118 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/5452024572/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6005/6021373282_c7d3ac5e17_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6021373282/)
Spider (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6021373282/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6076/6107416429_411c5a1505_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6107416429/)
Humming bird (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6107416429/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

Love that first one! I just sent u a contact request on flickr Jeff

[MrClean]

I am beginning to outgrow my Canon S95 Point and Shoot so I just pulled the trigger on my first DSLR. I got a Canon T3i with a 18-135 EF-S IS lens along with a UV filter and some other goodies. I figured that would be good to start, I am sure once I fall further down this slope I will upgrade lenses quickly. Once everything shows up and I snap a few photos I will be sure to put some up.

I've had my T2i for about a year and a half, good camera. Do wish I would have spent a little more on the 60D, but I'm happy. Rented a 24-105mm L lens and man, that makes a HUGE difference. I few of the pics above were taken with it. Scraping together the money to buy the 24-105....can't wait!! :tu

[MrClean]

Love that first one! I just sent u a contact request on flickr Jeff

Added brother!

[emopunker2004]

I've had my T2i for about a year and a half, good camera. Do wish I would have spent a little more on the 60D, but I'm happy. Rented a 24-105mm L lens and man, that makes a HUGE difference. I few of the pics above were taken with it. Scraping together the money to buy the 24-105....can't wait!! :tu

This place is a bad place to be if you're trying to save for a lens. Soon you'll see all that money going "up in smoke" lol

[emopunker2004]

Added brother!

:tu


I'll have some more pix up on here and flickr come end of the month or so; Me and the wife are going to visit my aunt and uncle up in New Englad. We are going to hit up Amish Country, Philly, Boston, NYC, Lizzie Borden's house, and places around CT as well.

[MrClean]

This place is a bad place to be if you're trying to save for a lens. Soon you'll see all that money going "up in smoke" lol

No kidding! I can sell some vacation at work after the first of the year, that should help.

You got some nice pics on your Flickr account. The jet pics are freakin awersome!!

[emopunker2004]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5120/5906278360_ccf40415c8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5906278360/)
DSC_1794 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5906278360/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[emopunker2004]

No kidding! I can sell some vacation at work after the first of the year, that should help.

You got some nice pics on your Flickr account. The jet pics are freakin awersome!!

Thanks brother! Yeh I was proud of those. Took those with my old camera, Nikon D3000. Since upgraded to a Nikon D90.
I'll be selling some Holiday days next year too.

[emopunker2004]

One of my favorites from our trip to the GA mountains in Elijay, GA last year.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5085012169_dae8e0241c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5085012169/)
DSC_0161 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5085012169/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[emopunker2004]

Can't forget a few of my awesome wife!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/5131974704_ddc49fff2b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5131974704/)
DSC_0334 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5131974704/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/5130852580_b35dea7de6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5130852580/)
DSC_0315 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5130852580/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[gbum]

Can't forget a few of my awesome wife!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/5131974704_ddc49fff2b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5131974704/)
DSC_0334 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5131974704/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/5130852580_b35dea7de6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5130852580/)
DSC_0315 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5130852580/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

shes a beauty,lucky bastid!:D

[emopunker2004]

shes a beauty,lucky bastid!:D

:fu

[MrClean]

shes a beauty,lucky bastid!:D

:tu

[Lonely Raven]

Ahh! A thread I can jump head first into!

Photography was something I always wanted to get into when I was young, but it was too expensive (mistakes on film get costly), and I'm one that learns by doing. But when digital SLRs came down to around $1000, I jumped in.

I've been shooting on and off for about 4 years now. I really need to have the passion to shoot, otherwise my shots just look like anyone else's photos. But when I'm really in the mood to shoot, it's obvious that I put feeling into each shot.

I'm terrible at picking out what's my good work and clumsy work, I'm my own worst critic, but I think these are some of my better ones.

http://lonelyraven.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p649483474-3.jpg


http://lonelyraven.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p606980686-3.jpg


I'd be impressed if anyone knew what this macro was:


http://lonelyraven.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p369749299-3.jpg

[Lonely Raven]

http://lonelyraven.zenfolio.com/img/v12/p718258163-3.jpg


http://lonelyraven.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p657705066-3.jpg


http://lonelyraven.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p991860832-3.jpg


http://lonelyraven.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p976891719-4.jpg


I shoot pretty much everything and anything that interests me, and have on occasion been paid for my work.

[WittyUserName]

Great photos, now what is that macro of?

[Lonely Raven]

http://lonelyraven.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p551540172-3.jpg


http://lonelyraven.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p37720032-4.jpg


http://lonelyraven.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p248440334-4.jpg


http://lonelyraven.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p946722668-4.jpg


http://lonelyraven.zenfolio.com/img/v32/p886060489-3.jpg

[MrClean]

I'd be impressed if anyone knew what this macro was:


http://lonelyraven.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p369749299-3.jpg

It kinda reminds me of an amp tube, the old style.

Awesome pics!!

[Lonely Raven]

It kinda reminds me of an amp tube, the old style.

Awesome pics!!

Bingo! It's a 12AX7 vacuum tube macro.

For those that don't know, it's a preamp tube that's about the diameter of a nickel, and about 2.5" tall.

Here is a quick images I found on google.

http://tctubes.com/images/products/detail/241_12AX7_RCA_2_800.jpg

My shot is a macro of the internal wiring. Those flat copper bands you see welded to the copper pins are about the thickness of a hair, and the pins are about .5mm

[MrClean]

Bingo! It's a 12AX7 vacuum tube macro.


:noon
Good guess, I didn't think they were that "messy" looking but at that magnification I can see why they appear that way.

[ir13]

Anyone have any interested in a super low actuation, minty fresh d300 body?

[Blak Smyth]

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/f40004c7.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/76d4834e.jpg



...


HTTR!!!!!!!!!!!:tu

[emopunker2004]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5015658003_2b02f941df_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5015658003/)
DSC_0101 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5015658003/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5015661271_16f88d6625_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5015661271/)
DSC_0165 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5015661271/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5019009757_4523117005_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5019009757/)
DSC_0285 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5019009757/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[emopunker2004]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5019628518_87826e7f47_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5019628518/)
DSC_0242bw (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5019628518/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5085011499_b0e42c65ee_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5085011499/)
DSC_0074_01 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5085011499/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5040003175_16d09d3efd_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5040003175/)
DSC_0222 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/5040003175/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[MrClean]

That last B/W Justin is spectacular!

[emopunker2004]

Thanks Jeff. It's the PO in Amelia Island, FL

[WittyUserName]

My new camera should be coming in today!!! So EXCITED

Also I am taking the PADI underwater photography class right now. If I end up learning how to take nice underwater shots I will post some up.

[emopunker2004]

My new camera should be coming in today!!! So EXCITED

Also I am taking the PADI underwater photography class right now. If I end up learning how to take nice underwater shots I will post some up.

What kind of camera? DSLR UW housings are outrageously expensive.

[gbum]

gofing around in my friend's studio

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/314396_2240212878409_1040650095_4177153_1848069076 _n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/303199_2240213118415_1040650095_4177154_838419428_ n.jpg

[WittyUserName]

I have a Canon S95 as my pocket camera that I use for underwater everyday stuff. I started looking at strobes last night, but I don't think I will invest in one. Maybe if I stay down here for another year. I just ordered a Canon T3i with 18-135 EF-S kit lens as my first DSLR. I will not be buying an enclosure for the DSLR, way to much money.

[emopunker2004]

I have a Canon S95 as my pocket camera that I use for underwater everyday stuff. I started looking at strobes last night, but I don't think I will invest in one. Maybe if I stay down here for another year. I just ordered a Canon T3i with 18-135 EF-S kit lens as my first DSLR. I will not be buying an enclosure for the DSLR, way to much money.

Never owned a Canon. Only Nikons. Yeh those enclosures are like 5x the price of the damn camera.

[MrClean]

I have a Canon S95 as my pocket camera that I use for underwater everyday stuff.

The S95 is the best point and shoot Canon has put out, it should get you some good results under water if the light is right. Let me know how you like the HD video recording. I've shot some various videos in 720p at 60fps, it's pretty slick looking when you can knock it down to 15 or 30fps and still have the HD resolution. If I had a better internet connection I'd upload some to Youtube.

[ashtonlady]

I got my daughter a Canon S95. It is a great camera.

[MrClean]

I got my daughter a Canon S95. It is a great camera.

Do you need a 42 yr old son? :r:r

[emopunker2004]

not sure i could get myself to spend that kinda money on a P&S when i paid that much for my 1st DSLR.

[WittyUserName]

The S95 is the best point and shoot Canon has put out, it should get you some good results under water if the light is right. Let me know how you like the HD video recording. I've shot some various videos in 720p at 60fps, it's pretty slick looking when you can knock it down to 15 or 30fps and still have the HD resolution. If I had a better internet connection I'd upload some to Youtube.

I have taken a few videos while diving, but that is it so far. I am looking forward to trying the video on my DSLR.

I got my daughter a Canon S95. It is a great camera.

:tu

not sure i could get myself to spend that kinda money on a P&S when i paid that much for my 1st DSLR.

I thought the same thing at first, but it is an AMAZING camera. It is the camera that has sent me down yet another slippery slope.

[emopunker2004]

I have taken a few videos while diving, but that is it so far. I am looking forward to trying the video on my DSLR.



:tu



I thought the same thing at first, but it is an AMAZING camera. It is the camera that has sent me down yet another slippery slope.

I'd rather spend that money on a lens. not that i have that kinda spare change :r

[MrClean]

I meant the video on the T3i, I believe all that is the same as on the T2i, it's uh-mazing. I filmed a Korean Tae Kwon Do team, and slowing it down to 15fps made for some awesome footage.
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[emopunker2004]

Hey Adam,
Do yourself a favor. Buy these two items. It will help greatly. The first for the camera and the second will help out with your photography in general especially when using the manual modes. It's a very interesting read.

http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Lantern-.../dp/1600596983

http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-...8027433&sr=1-1

[MrClean]

I got the 'Dummies' book for my T2i, life saver. Teaches the camera functions and what they mean. Also teaches the basics, in a general overview sense.
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[MrClean]

Hey Justin, do they make the Magic Lantern firmware for Nikon? I've been using that in my Canon and I love it, so much more functionality.
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[emopunker2004]

Hey Justin, do they make the Magic Lantern firmware for Nikon? I've been using that in my Canon and I love it, so much more functionality.
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I have no clue. lol. You read understanding exposure before?

[emopunker2004]

I got the 'Dummies' book for my T2i, life saver. Teaches the camera functions and what they mean. Also teaches the basics, in a general overview sense.
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Yeh i downloaded that for my D90. But i also bought the magic lantern guide that comes with the DVD

[MrClean]

I'll have to check and see if the ML guide is the same as the firmware. There is SO much to read, I haven't had a chance to read that. I thought about taking some lessons locally, but time is an issue, especially working nights. I need to become independently wealthy....lol.
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[emopunker2004]

I need to go through and empty all my SD cards. Going one a 9 day trip to New England so I need all the space I can get.

[MrClean]

Happy shooting, should be some nice scenery. Can't wait to see what you bring back.
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[WittyUserName]

Hey Adam,
Do yourself a favor. Buy these two items. It will help greatly. The first for the camera and the second will help out with your photography in general especially when using the manual modes. It's a very interesting read.

http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Lantern-.../dp/1600596983

http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-...8027433&sr=1-1

I will have to check these out. I did purchase two companions with the camer. I have started reading the book and it is AWESOME!! The DVD is so so, just the manual in video format, which sure beats reading. .

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T3i-600D/dp/032177664X/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_c

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-600D-QuickPro-Tutorial/dp/B004X2GNKC/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318118380&sr=1-3

[ashtonlady]

Do you need a 42 yr old son? :r:r

Sorry I am not old enough to be your mom.

[W.B.]

http://lonelyraven.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p657705066-3.jpg


I shoot pretty much everything and anything that interests me, and have on occasion been paid for my work.

Nice job. You captured the subjects character fantastically!

[emopunker2004]

Looks like I might be renting a lens for the trip to NE

[MrClean]

Looks like I might be renting a lens for the trip to NE

:tu:tu

If you haven't already got one, check rentglass dotcom. They are actually locally here, but they ship everywhere, have the best deal on insurance and are some really nice people.

[emopunker2004]

:tu:tu

If you haven't already got one, check rentglass dotcom. They are actually locally here, but they ship everywhere, have the best deal on insurance and are some really nice people.

I'm looking there and borrowlenses.com
I have a 55-200mm so i'm thinking of renting something on the wider side maybe. maybe a 10.5mm fisheye for building shots when we go to Philly, Boston and NYC? :sh

[MrClean]

I'm looking there and borrowlenses.com
I have a 55-200mm so i'm thinking of renting something on the wider side maybe. maybe a 10.5mm fisheye for building shots when we go to Philly, Boston and NYC? :sh

Fisheye's are good but kinda limit the style I think. Nikon has a 10mm don't they? That should be good for most building shots. Although a fisheye would be fun as hell to shoot with.
When looking at the on-line rental stores, if you get insurance, check their policies if something happens to the lens. Rentglass had the cheapest rental rates and I believe you're only responsible for $30, no matter what happens to the lens. None of them cover water damage, they call it negligence. A lot of the insurance policies require you to pay 10-20% of the repairs/replacement.

[emopunker2004]

the widest they have in stock thats a non fisheye is a 12-24mm. I'm going to see if i can borrow my FILs nikon 18-35. like this
http://www.adorama.com/NK1835AFDU.html

[emopunker2004]

Snow today in Connecticut! Picture of me and the wife snapped by my aunt.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/308850_174258902662731_100002358671266_367726_4454 50757_n.jpg

[emopunker2004]

My Aunt and Uncle's wood burning stove.

https://s-hphotos-iad1.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/313111_174283962660225_100002358671266_367755_1247 729602_n.jpg

[MrClean]

Awesome picture Justin, that fire looks toasty!

[Lonely Raven]

Nice job. You captured the subjects character fantastically!


I've missed this thread since the beginning of the month I guess.

Thanks for the compliment! The subject is in fact my Dad. And I keep that random shot around because I do feel I captures his character as you say.

That was the very first shot taken with my Nikon 105VR Micro, I literally pulled it out of the box, snapped the lens on my (I think D200 at the time) camera, and just pointed and shot. My Dad was probably amused because I was like a kid having my own private X-mas.

[emopunker2004]

Awesome picture Justin, that fire looks toasty!

O yeh. The surface of the stove was 600+ degrees

[emopunker2004]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6039/6296967789_4ec6958f42_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6296967789/)
Falmouth1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6296967789/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6297498352_2accec2ecf_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6297498352/)
wife1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6297498352/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6104/6296968005_00fb2c2ca2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6296968005/)
wifegrand (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6296968005/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[emopunker2004]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6048/6296968447_58f73b762d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6296968447/)
face1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6296968447/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6092/6296968609_6bc8de4c87_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6296968609/)
jack (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6296968609/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6116/6297498892_0e1b2a6faa_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6297498892/)
kiss (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6297498892/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[emopunker2004]

Which do you like better?

Original
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6104/6296968005_00fb2c2ca2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6296968005/)
wifegrand (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6296968005/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

Lomoized
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6301311616_719b632307_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301311616/)
Lomo Grand Central (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301311616/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

Focal Softened
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6227/6300788669_960f4ce500_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6300788669/)
Softened Grand (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6300788669/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[emopunker2004]

Softened
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6300923459_43e90b2b56_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6300923459/)
face1soft (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6300923459/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

Focal Zoom
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6032/6301460438_14c15e452d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301460438/)
Stove1zoom (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301460438/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[MrClean]

I like the softened version of the wife pic. With the focus on her and surrounding soft like that, it draws your eyes to her face, which I'm assuming was the intent. :tu

[emopunker2004]

Thanks Jeff. What about this one? I combined the effects?

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6098/6301649350_2366b68415_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301649350/)
Lomo Soft Grand Central (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301649350/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[emopunker2004]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6301770304_0bd4103839_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301770304/)
wife1-holgasoft (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301770304/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[MrClean]

The WB is too far off for me in that one. The B/W is another great one. She's has that 'WTF' look on her face.....lol. She photographs well!

[emopunker2004]

The WB is too far off for me in that one. The B/W is another great one. She's has that 'WTF' look on her face.....lol. She photographs well!

She does indeed :D
Only thing is depending on the day sometimes she doesn't mind and sometimes she doesn't want her picture taken. :r

[MrClean]

I think a lot of wives are like that, mine won't even let me take her picture. Crazy women!

[emopunker2004]

Yeh. But what can ya do. :r


Here's the original
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6297498352_2accec2ecf_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6297498352/)
wife1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6297498352/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

After some correction to the color
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6054/6301231909_7a0d025262_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301231909/)
wife1-2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301231909/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[MrClean]

:tu
Looks good to me brother. You work nights too?

[emopunker2004]

:tu
Looks good to me brother. You work nights too?

We both do.

[MrClean]

Nice, that works out well then!

[emopunker2004]

Indeed. Same place of work too. Saves on gas.

[spectrrr]

Which do you like better?

Original
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6104/6296968005_00fb2c2ca2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6296968005/)
wifegrand (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6296968005/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

Lomoized
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6301311616_719b632307_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301311616/)
Lomo Grand Central (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301311616/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

Focal Softened
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6227/6300788669_960f4ce500_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6300788669/)
Softened Grand (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6300788669/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

:2 :2

Not a fan of the lomo.

As is, the focal softened looks too fake (blur above her head where the eye expects it to be sharp + same blur applied across the entire photo), But it would totally be my vote IF you graduated strength of the blur (left and right edges being VERY blurry, lightening up till you get to the subject) ...

[spectrrr]

Softened
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6300923459_43e90b2b56_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6300923459/)
face1soft (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6300923459/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

Focal Zoom
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6032/6301460438_14c15e452d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301460438/)
Stove1zoom (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301460438/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr



http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6301770304_0bd4103839_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301770304/)
wife1-holgasoft (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301770304/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

I like all three of the ones above, they look great :tu

[emopunker2004]

:2 :2

Not a fan of the lomo.

As is, the focal softened looks too fake (blur above her head where the eye expects it to be sharp + same blur applied across the entire photo), But it would totally be my vote IF you graduated strength of the blur (left and right edges being VERY blurry, lightening up till you get to the subject) ...

How about this?

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6045/6301948462_e93844e143_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301948462/)
this? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301948462/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[emopunker2004]

I like all three of the ones above, they look great :tu

Thanks :tu

[spectrrr]

How about this?

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6045/6301948462_e93844e143_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301948462/)
this? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6301948462/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

Exactly, looks very believable now :tu

[spectrrr]

Here's what I whipped up whilst playing with it. I played with motion blur and gaussian blur, along with a black and white version.


http://i.imgur.com/6zdvRl.jpg (http://imgur.com/6zdvR)
motion blur, color




http://i.imgur.com/y4K1Dl.jpg (http://imgur.com/y4K1D)
motion blur, black and white




http://i.imgur.com/gstk2l.jpg (http://imgur.com/gstk2)
gaussian blur, color
(heavier blur than yours... a lighter blur like yours will look much more realistic, a heavier blur like this can be riskier, but gain a little more pop). given the two side by side, I would probably pick the lighter blur.



http://i.imgur.com/7WF6Dl.jpg (http://imgur.com/7WF6D)
gaussian blur, black and white
(heavier blur than yours... a lighter blur like yours will look much more realistic, a heavier blur like this can be riskier, but gain a little more pop). given the two side by side, I would probably pick the lighter blur.

[emopunker2004]

yeh the focal softness i was using was just what i could use on flickr cuz i was at work.

[emopunker2004]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6223/6311197335_53a1c11c4b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6311197335/)
this?bw (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6311197335/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[ambientboy]

What I do when I'm bored....

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Sakura/Sakura3mobile.jpg

[spectrrr]

What I do when I'm bored....

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Sakura/Sakura3mobile.jpg


Nice Dan, whats shakin? you make Shack this year? (I didn't)

[spectrrr]

thought about posting this in the funny pics thread, but seemed more appropriate here :)



http://www.eatliver.com/img/2011/7969.jpg

[Sauer Grapes]

She could have just taken one step backwards. :-)

[kenstogie]

Random photos some are just phone camera shots.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uVhO_ITSAtc/S4HrOtyEi5I/AAAAAAAAECc/teh8o3esOOQ/s400/IMG_9977.JPG





https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Yd87jHBgW9M/TtZC0R1lCPI/AAAAAAAAFG8/hwwYYHL3ZU8/s400/090411092045.jpg




https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TmDKB0HXDBQ/TtZCvXyn4RI/AAAAAAAAFGs/xmJeOe-W1PY/s640/2011-07-21_19-33-29_988.jpg



https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-eZ_FezpaKsM/Sz6qMHuW2BI/AAAAAAAADz4/CLOdM-LL2zY/s640/IMG_9596.JPG




https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-U_ct6ToiVj0/S7FbEcXSSDI/AAAAAAAAEUA/eP-0kLzy09U/s640/IMG_0987.JPG

[Wolfgang]

Taking a semester off from school to shoot around the country. Somewhere new every few weeks should be fun. Any MUST HAVE gear you all can think of?

2 bodies
11-16 2.8
24-70 2.8
80-200 2.8
3 flashes and wireless triggers
6 batteries
100gb+ of cards
sensor dusters
eneloops+chargers

[spectrrr]

oh man, that sounds awesome, inspirational, and I'm officially jealous!

Specific gear depends a bit on what kind of photography you're planning on focusing on and how your getting to where you go. Driving all the time? Will you always have your car as a "home base" to store extra stuff you don't have with you?

Something to hold it all, make it a nice modular system. Maybe a way to take a subset of that with you if its raining.

www.thinktankphoto.com makes terrific gear belts n pouches. I highly recommend their stuff. I also have a number of them, so if you have "what do you think of X" questions, shoot me a message.

I took a lowepro slingshot 200AW with me to London years ago. PRO was that I had all my gear QUICKLY accessible in a unobtrusive looking sling bag (1Dmk2, 17-40,70-200,85,flash). CON that I discovered the hard way is that after many weeks of all that weight bearing down on one shoulder is NOT a good thing. Recommend the bag for short trips / days... but not for long days / many days.

Take a look at www.lensbaby.com , it might fit some of what you're doing on the inspirational side of life. I've had a Muse and a Control Freak for many years. I rarely use them, but they're loads of fun when I do!!

[kenstogie]

Nice Wolfgang, I am officialy happy for you and unofficially jealous.

[J0eybb]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6514687703_9d20edee5c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69532032@N07/6514687703/)
Just laying around (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69532032@N07/6514687703/) by J0eybb (http://www.flickr.com/people/69532032@N07/), on Flickr

[Wolfgang]

Specific gear depends a bit on what kind of photography you're planning on focusing on and how your getting to where you go. Driving all the time? Will you always have your car as a "home base" to store extra stuff you don't have with you?

Im generally a landscape/architecture guy. Ill have it all jammed into a Pelican 1510 roller case. I do also have a canon backpack if i do venture off. Most recently i have been looking into the Sun sniper one pro leather camera strap. Any experience?


www.thinktankphoto.com makes terrific gear belts n pouches. I highly recommend their stuff. I also have a number of them, so if you have "what do you think of X" questions, shoot me a message.

I was looking at their pixelposcket rocket to hold all the cf cards. I like my otter box but its bulky.

I took a lowepro slingshot 200AW with me to London years ago. PRO was that I had all my gear QUICKLY accessible in a unobtrusive looking sling bag (1Dmk2, 17-40,70-200,85,flash). CON that I discovered the hard way is that after many weeks of all that weight bearing down on one shoulder is NOT a good thing. Recommend the bag for short trips / days... but not for long days / many days.

Take a look at www.lensbaby.com , it might fit some of what you're doing on the inspirational side of life. I've had a Muse and a Control Freak for many years. I rarely use them, but they're loads of fun when I do!!

I loved mine before I got the 24TSE :dr


Nice Wolfgang, I am officialy happy for you and unofficially jealous.

Quite a bit of negative things are stacking up right now so i jumped on the F it train and am going to enjoy myself. Plus working retail for the holiday season has killed xmas for me.

[Wolfgang]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6514687703_9d20edee5c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69532032@N07/6514687703/)
Just laying around (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69532032@N07/6514687703/) by J0eybb (http://www.flickr.com/people/69532032@N07/), on Flickr

Neat! Next time you should change your shirt. Maybe different sports teams?? Could be fun. Well executed though. :banger

[J0eybb]

Yeah this was just a test. Bored, poor lighting, noisy, etc.

The next one, better location, wardrobe, and shaving of the face. This way there are more "characters". Maybe clean up a little too. :)

[spectrrr]

Im generally a landscape/architecture guy. Ill have it all jammed into a Pelican 1510 roller case. I do also have a canon backpack if i do venture off. Most recently i have been looking into the Sun sniper one pro leather camera strap. Any experience?

Ahh, landscape is the style that eludes me. Much more of a journalism / people guy.
Nope, no experience with the leather strap. I've always used the stock camera straps.


I was looking at their pixelposcket rocket to hold all the cf cards. I like my otter box but its bulky.

I don't have their pixelpocketrocket. I always just threw cards in a little flip open pouch on my belt till i got home to download them.

Speaking of downloading, I'd recommend an external drive as a secondary storage device. You want to have a copy of the pics in two places at all times... and ideally, the hard drive doesn't get stored with the laptop.

Take a look at www.lensbaby.com , it might fit some of what you're doing on the inspirational side of life. I've had a Muse and a Control Freak for many years. I rarely use them, but they're loads of fun when I do!!

I loved mine before I got the 24TSE :dr

TSE = tilt shift? nice :tu


Quite a bit of negative things are stacking up right now so i jumped on the F it train and am going to enjoy myself. Plus working retail for the holiday season has killed xmas for me.

:r I grew up in a family retail business. Semi-permanently killed the xmas holiday for me, cuz all my warm fuzzy memories are working my ass off pandering to rude customers, and then we were too tired to do anything on Christmas except sleep half the day!

[Wolfgang]

Speaking of downloading, I'd recommend an external drive as a secondary storage device. You want to have a copy of the pics in two places at all times... and ideally, the hard drive doesn't get stored with the laptop.

Ill always have my laptop and external HDD along but at the same time Im not one who is usually paranoid about corruption. Should it happen I know not to format the card and just recover whats on it with Rescue Pro


I grew up in a family retail business. Semi-permanently killed the xmas holiday for me, cuz all my warm fuzzy memories are working my ass off pandering to rude customers, and then we were too tired to do anything on Christmas except sleep half the day!

Gotta pay for the tickets to go places some how. SIGH....

Some Snaps from my Miami Adventure. At the Vizcaya.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m135/wolfgang8810/Vizcaya1.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m135/wolfgang8810/IMG_2921.jpg

[JeffyB]

Here's a link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/drachenrogue/sets/?&page=1) for my sets on Flickr. Most are from various volksmarches and places visited while stationed in Germany.

[MrClean]

Just rented a 50mm 1.2L lens for the week. Figured it would be good for capturing the Christmas festivities. I can't wait to start shooting with this one. Got to get a good family picture, tired of everyone complaining about not having one of us.....lol.

[colinb913]

Just doing a little messing around in the humidor, and decided to take some pictures. These are just with a HTC Inspire 4g camera. So yes, cell phone pictures. I did a little messing with them in iPhoto, but not a whole lot.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u97/colinb913/IMAG0231.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u97/colinb913/IMAG0234.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u97/colinb913/IMAG0235.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u97/colinb913/IMAG0237.jpg

[spectrrr]

Just rented a 50mm 1.2L lens for the week. Figured it would be good for capturing the Christmas festivities. I can't wait to start shooting with this one. Got to get a good family picture, tired of everyone complaining about not having one of us.....lol.

That's a sweet lens!!! But be reallllllly careful with that depth of field! I've got a 35mm 1.4L and you'd be amazed how quick it goes out of focus! ESPECIALLY with people. It's almost impossible to take a picture of two people in the same frame. Even one person is difficult, the nose might be pin sharp and the eyes blurry as vaseline. Not saying it can't be done... and when it comes out right, its a great photo! just, be aware that pics that look good in the camera often are A LOT blurrier than you realized once you get back and look on the computer.

[MrClean]

That's a sweet lens!!! But be reallllllly careful with that depth of field! I've got a 35mm 1.4L and you'd be amazed how quick it goes out of focus! ESPECIALLY with people. It's almost impossible to take a picture of two people in the same frame. Even one person is difficult, the nose might be pin sharp and the eyes blurry as vaseline. Not saying it can't be done... and when it comes out right, its a great photo! just, be aware that pics that look good in the camera often are A LOT blurrier than you realized once you get back and look on the computer.

Luckily I tried it out on some ornaments on the tree, and you are right, at 1.2 the same ornament is tack sharp where I focused and the side is blurry as could be. When set at 2.8, they came out beautiful. We'll definitely keep an eye on it when snapping shots of people. It sure is fun to play around with though! :tu

[MrClean]

A few quick shots with the 50mm 1.2
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6555563301_2cd536c34a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6555563301/)
Taryn (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6555563301/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6555543551_1d2118ddc9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6555543551/)
Girft from a vendor at work (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6555543551/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6555558841_1f19d4e0d5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6555558841/)
Ornament 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6555558841/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

[spectrrr]

Mmmmmm, gotta love that beautiful bokeh :tu
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[J0eybb]

Something quick. Been bored lately.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6573391029_724298eb03_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69532032@N07/6573391029/)
5081 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69532032@N07/6573391029/) by J0eybb (http://www.flickr.com/people/69532032@N07/), on Flickr

[spectrrr]

besides the obvious confusion you had about teams (;) :tg), thats a beautiful shot Joe :tu

[J0eybb]

besides the obvious confusion you had about teams (;) :tg), thats a beautiful shot Joe :tu

Thanks...

[shark]

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/ronman_2007/Sanibel%20Island%202011/P1030129.jpg

Just a brown pelican, saying "Leave me alone!"

[Wolfgang]

Actually as a native Floridian I can tell you that look means "come closer and pet me ill be your best friend."

[AD720]

We got our first DSLR today. I'm really looking forward to really learning how to use this thing the right way. I am trying hard to not use the full Auto setting.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii261/8652150149/IMG_0221.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii261/8652150149/IMG_0215.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii261/8652150149/IMG_0113.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii261/8652150149/IMG_0075.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii261/8652150149/IMG_0073.jpg

[Mr.Maduro]

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/55fcf0a0.jpg

[goomer]

Here's one I took in Mosul, Iraq at the first ever televised MMA fight in that country. I laugh every time I look at the dudes face in the lower left.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=875&pictureid=6570

[Brutus2600]

Got off work early yesterday. Enjoyed the unseasonably warm weather with an '02 LGC MdO No. 2 and some macro photography :)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6649766939_ecaefa323a_b.jpg

[Wolfgang]

there was a meteor shower here on the 4th. I diddnt catch any on "film" but i still have a decent shot from the night.

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/382721_2958223876798_1297536532_3236545_2095528938 _n.jpg

[CigarSquid]

Here's one I took in Mosul, Iraq at the first ever televised MMA fight in that country. I laugh every time I look at the dudes face in the lower left.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=875&pictureid=6570

With his face I am curious to see the front of these women.:confused:

[goomer]

With his face I am curious to see the front of these women.:confused:

Ask and you shall receive.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=875&pictureid=6575

[ambientboy]

I didn't realize we were posting girls in this thread...

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Boudoir/TOB105LR.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Boudoir/TOB104LR.jpg

[emopunker2004]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6692781865_dcaefeed85_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6692781865/)
DSC_2966 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6692781865/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr


My New Toy :tu

[hammondc]

Ambient- Is that HDR? In the second pic, what did you do in post processing to get the water to look black? Rad pics...

[mase]

My wife and I went to Italy last year and here are my two favorite shots in Venice:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6697633111_5cf5f8194f_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6697644349_5d51342ace_b.jpg

[ambientboy]

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Paris/P130LR.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Paris/iledelacitePAN.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Paris/P102LR.jpg

[MarkinAZ]

Ambient- Is that HDR? In the second pic, what did you do in post processing to get the water to look black? Rad pics...

I think the dye in her nighty drained into the tub water Chip;)

Thought I'd throw this shot into the mix from todays horse jumping event my daughter entered...

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/markinca1953/Pictures-3.jpg

[ir13]

Ambient- Is that HDR? In the second pic, what did you do in post processing to get the water to look black? Rad pics...

Im pretty positive its not, its just great use of off camera flash or strobes.

[ambientboy]

Ambient- Is that HDR? In the second pic, what did you do in post processing to get the water to look black? Rad pics...

Joey's right. It's off camera strobes and a bit of burn before running some more extreme noise reduction filters.

[tx_tuff]

Nothing two fancy here, a couple pictures from my cell phone I took with a HDR app.

http://tx-tuffphoto.smugmug.com/Other/GN/i-qpNhpkL/1/M/2012-01-2719-04-58HDR-M.jpg (http://tx-tuffphoto.smugmug.com/Other/GN/20610727_VtLcZL#!i=1692215674&k=qpNhpkL&lb=1&s=A)

http://tx-tuffphoto.smugmug.com/Other/GN/i-BcWC5bk/1/M/IMG20120127191742-M.jpg (http://tx-tuffphoto.smugmug.com/Other/GN/20610727_VtLcZL#!i=1692220255&k=BcWC5bk&lb=1&s=A)

[Blak Smyth]

I didn't realize we were posting girls in this thread...

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Boudoir/TOB105LR.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Boudoir/TOB104LR.jpg

:tu

[tx_tuff]

Don't think I have posted these here before. Took them in Downtown Houston last year.

http://tx-tuffphoto.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Houston-Downtown-photo-walk-/i-zHZMchm/1/L/Houston-Downtown-Walk-125-L.jpg (http://tx-tuffphoto.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Houston-Downtown-photo-walk-/17072874_4sZLhP#!i=1293050293&k=zHZMchm&lb=1&s=A)

http://tx-tuffphoto.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Houston-Downtown-photo-walk-/i-SR6JjpZ/1/L/Houston-Downtown-Walk-138-L.jpg (http://tx-tuffphoto.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Houston-Downtown-photo-walk-/17072874_4sZLhP#!i=1293050757&k=SR6JjpZ&lb=1&s=A)

http://tx-tuffphoto.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Houston-Downtown-photo-walk-5/i-VmxgGtm/1/L/Houston-Downtown-Walk-034-L.jpg (http://tx-tuffphoto.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Houston-Downtown-photo-walk-5/17072671_fLk8Mc#!i=1293035002&k=VmxgGtm&lb=1&s=A)

http://tx-tuffphoto.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Houston-Downtown-photo-walk-5/i-xvgMpRG/1/L/Houston-Downtown-Walk-099-L.jpg (http://tx-tuffphoto.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Houston-Downtown-photo-walk-5/17072671_fLk8Mc#!i=1293044533&k=xvgMpRG&lb=1&s=A)

[tx_tuff]

http://tx-tuffphoto.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Houston-Downtown-photo-walk-5/i-CjBVBC3/1/L/Houston-Downtown-Walk-102-L.jpg (http://tx-tuffphoto.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Houston-Downtown-photo-walk-5/17072671_fLk8Mc#!i=1293044987&k=CjBVBC3&lb=1&s=A)

http://tx-tuffphoto.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Houston-Downtown-photo-walk-5/i-n9DXTvP/1/L/Houston-Downtown-Walk-108-L.jpg (http://tx-tuffphoto.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Houston-Downtown-photo-walk-5/17072671_fLk8Mc#!i=1293045452&k=n9DXTvP&lb=1&s=A)

[Blak Smyth]

http://tx-tuffphoto.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Houston-Downtown-photo-walk-5/i-CjBVBC3/1/L/Houston-Downtown-Walk-102-L.jpg

Looks like blown glass!

[MrClean]

Well, I'm officially in over my head :r
Just ordered this lens, I rented one a few months ago and loved it.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6811668421_d5b76368de_o.gif (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6811668421/)
Lens (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6811668421/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

[Brutus2600]

Nice!

I'm getting the "new lens" itch as well, but I really shouldn't spend the money, so I probably won't :( I'll just lust after them for awhile longer :p

[emopunker2004]

Well, I'm officially in over my head :r
Just ordered this lens, I rented one a few months ago and loved it.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6811668421_d5b76368de_o.gif (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6811668421/)
Lens (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6811668421/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

DAMN! an L lens? You're a baller!

[LostAbbott]

Some good looking shots showing up here. I have a few new ones I can throw into the mix but for not here is a link to my website.

http://www.lostphotography.com
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[Jefft72]

I will play. Picked up a 50mm prime 1.8 lens a while back to use in an attempt to do studio-like photography of the kids. $200 bux at a studio was getting ridiculous (but I cannot argue with the skills necessary to produce quality shots).

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/376015_2811199087555_1486091544_2964026_365474799_ n.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z0_oXrltDxI/TjmnzU7oJQI/AAAAAAAADJU/QtnNaNy1S98/s800/IMG_5493.JPG

[MrClean]

DAMN! an L lens? You're a baller!

:r not even close Justin. I rented one and saw the difference better glass can make. I cringe like crazy spending more for the lens than I did for my camera.
But I compare it to going from a point and shoot and a DSLR, the pictures come out so much better. This will be the only L lens I buy, unless I start getting paid for what I do and there is no plan for doing that, besides, I'm no where near good enough.

I should mention also that it is a refurbished lens from Canon. I can't see spending retail on a lens that has been fully checked, with the refurb, they fix what was broken and fully test the lens before reselling it. Granted the warranty is only 90 days, but if it's been fully inspected, I see no reason for failures anytime soon.

[MrClean]

I will play. Picked up a 50mm prime 1.8 lens a while back to use in an attempt to do studio-like photography of the kids. $200 bux at a studio was getting ridiculous (but I cannot argue with the skills necessary to produce quality shots).

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/376015_2811199087555_1486091544_2964026_365474799_ n.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z0_oXrltDxI/TjmnzU7oJQI/AAAAAAAADJU/QtnNaNy1S98/s800/IMG_5493.JPG

Jeff, those are awesome, the 50mm are so much fun to shoot with. I rented the 1.2 over Christmas, I really liked it but the DOF can be tricky sometimes.

[MrClean]

Okay, now I need some help buying a 77mm filter. It will be mostly for protection of the front glass, but I don't want a $12 filter on the front of this lens.
Any recommendations? I realize it's easy to spend hundreds on a filter, I'm looking for something under $200, the further under, the better. :D

[Retiredguy]

Tiffen makes a good filter. 77mm in the $20 range from B&H.

[Brutus2600]

Okay, now I need some help buying a 77mm filter. It will be mostly for protection of the front glass, but I don't want a $12 filter on the front of this lens.
Any recommendations? I realize it's easy to spend hundreds on a filter, I'm looking for something under $200, the further under, the better. :D

Very VERY interesting test done here:

http://www.lenstip.com/113.4-article-UV_filters_test_Description_of_the_results_and_sum mary.html

I knew cheap filters could affect your pictures, but I honestly had no idea how much. I'm taking the crap UV filters I bought from Best Buy off my lenses immediately and getting some nice ones.

[LostAbbott]

[QUOTE=MrClean;1548288]Okay, now I need some help buying a 77mm filter. It will be mostly for protection of the front glass, but I don't want a $12 filter on the front of this lens.
Any recommendations? I realize it's easy to spend hundreds on a filter, I'm looking for something under $200, the further under, the better. :D[/QUOTE

Get a B&W UV haze filter. Always get B&W, they are by far the best. Should be able to grab one at adorama or B&H for around $100
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[MrClean]

[QUOTE=MrClean;1548288]Okay, now I need some help buying a 77mm filter. It will be mostly for protection of the front glass, but I don't want a $12 filter on the front of this lens.
Any recommendations? I realize it's easy to spend hundreds on a filter, I'm looking for something under $200, the further under, the better. :D[/QUOTE

Get a B&W UV haze filter. Always get B&W, they are by far the best. Should be able to grab one at adorama or B&H for around $100
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Thanks Mychal, I have seen the B&W filters used by a lot of photographers and they always seem to be rated very high. :tu

[MrClean]

Very VERY interesting test done here:

http://www.lenstip.com/113.4-article-UV_filters_test_Description_of_the_results_and_sum mary.html

I knew cheap filters could affect your pictures, but I honestly had no idea how much. I'm taking the crap UV filters I bought from Best Buy off my lenses immediately and getting some nice ones.

Thanks for the link Brian. I've seen similar tests done. One of the best pieces of advice I heard awhile back.......if you buy an expensive lens with expensive glass in it, why would you put a cheap filter on it and risk adversely affecting your images.

[Brutus2600]

Thanks for the link Brian. I've seen similar tests done. One of the best pieces of advice I heard awhile back.......if you buy an expensive lens with expensive glass in it, why would you put a cheap filter on it and risk adversely affecting your images.

Unfortunately I only heard that recently, so I've been shooting for awhile with UV filters on my lenses that who knows how much they affect my photos :td I don't think they're crappy filters, I don't even remember what brand, but I know I didn't pay more than $30-40 for them.

[LostAbbott]

Thanks for the link Brian. I've seen similar tests done. One of the best pieces of advice I heard awhile back.......if you buy an expensive lens with expensive glass in it, why would you put a cheap filter on it and risk adversely affecting your images.

Looking at those tests, I would still go with the B&W filters, I wack my gear all over the place and generally treat it like the tool it is for me. The B&W's have never gotten scratched or loose or anything in the 10+ years I have been shooting. All of the hoyo's I have used have been pretty weeny.

[MrClean]

Looking at those tests, I would still go with the B&W filters, I wack my gear all over the place and generally treat it like the tool it is for me. The B&W's have never gotten scratched or loose or anything in the 10+ years I have been shooting. All of the hoyo's I have used have been pretty weeny.

I noticed in that test they didn't have access to B+W filters. I've seen a few tests with them and they always rate very high. Looks like Amazon has several and the prices seem very good. :banger

[ambientboy]

Well, I'm officially in over my head :r
Just ordered this lens, I rented one a few months ago and loved it.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6811668421_d5b76368de_o.gif (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6811668421/)
Lens (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6811668421/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

That puppy's been livin on my camera for about a year now. I love it and you will NOT regret that purchase. The 50mm 1.2 (L) is going to be my next purchase. I'm a sucker for primes.

[spectrrr]

Well, I'm officially in over my head :r
Just ordered this lens, I rented one a few months ago and loved it.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6811668421_d5b76368de_o.gif (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6811668421/)
Lens (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6811668421/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

Oh man, have fun! That is one of my favorite lenses! I find that at weddings about 2/3 of my shots end up being from that lens, it simply never leaves one of my cameras!

Only problem I've had with mine is that its gotten loose with age, pointing the camera downwards will extend the lens on its own... annoying at times... but I couldn't be happier with the lens and would buy another in a heartbeat.

(using a on 5D btw, so its plenty wide enough... can't get used to it on a cropped sensor.. usually end up using a 17-35 on that camera.

:r not even close Justin. I rented one and saw the difference better glass can make. I cringe like crazy spending more for the lens than I did for my camera.
But I compare it to going from a point and shoot and a DSLR, the pictures come out so much better. This will be the only L lens I buy, unless I start getting paid for what I do and there is no plan for doing that, besides, I'm no where near good enough.

I should mention also that it is a refurbished lens from Canon. I can't see spending retail on a lens that has been fully checked, with the refurb, they fix what was broken and fully test the lens before reselling it. Granted the warranty is only 90 days, but if it's been fully inspected, I see no reason for failures anytime soon.

You would be shocked and amazed at how many people will pay good money for work that we would consider to be "sub-par" ..... Do understand that I am by no means advocating lazy and crappy pictures!!! We should always strive to do the best we can... but don't let self doubt sell yourself short because other people are better.... there will ALWAYS be someone better! I've been there, I've gotten caught up looking at other people's breathtakingly amazing work that's just out of my league... and I lose sight of the fact that I can take a good pic too! Remember, there's always someone worse than you too.... AND they're getting paid! Always be honest about what you can do for someone, have plenty of examples of your work, and don't be afraid to put yourself out there.

[AD720]

I've been giving some serious thought to trading my 18-55IS and 55-250IS for a super zoom like the Tamron 18-270. I almost grabbed a Sigma 18-250 cheap but the lack of IS gave me pause. I keep going back and forth - it would strictly be for convenience sake to not have to carry around 2 lens and/or potentially miss a shot due to needing to stop and swap lenses.

[MrClean]

I've been giving some serious thought to trading my 18-55IS and 55-250IS for a super zoom like the Tamron 18-270. I almost grabbed a Sigma 18-250 cheap but the lack of IS gave me pause. I keep going back and forth - it would strictly be for convenience sake to not have to carry around 2 lens and/or potentially miss a shot due to needing to stop and swap lenses.

Andrew I have a Sigma 70-300 without IS and it does good at the shorter distance, but at 150+ without IS, I get a lot of OOF shots. A tripod is almost necessary unless you have a bunch of light (outdoors).

[AD720]

Andrew I have a Sigma 70-300 without IS and it does good at the shorter distance, but at 150+ without IS, I get a lot of OOF shots. A tripod is almost necessary unless you have a bunch of light (outdoors).

Thanks Jeff...that was why I held off. The whole point of this lens would be for "walkabout" so by definition with no tripod. I try not to be a cheapskate since I realize that photography is not a cheap hobby but dropping $500 for a lens to put on my $400 camera is a tough one for me. :) Plus I am really happy with the IQ on the two lenses I have.

[spectrrr]

Drop $400 for a second camera. Lens changing problem solved, and you saved $100 :D

[AD720]

Drop $400 for a second camera. Lens changing problem solved, and you saved $100 :D

Haha! Doesn't solve my "lighter camera bag" problem though. :)

[MrClean]

The new toy arrived today.:noon So be prepared to see a bunch of random meaningless pics. :r
This thing looks brand new, no lens creep, I can't find any indications that this is a refurb.
If anyone has thought about buying a refurb Canon lens, I'd say do it!

[ashtonlady]

where did you buy it from?

[MrClean]

where did you buy it from?

From the Canon Direct website. CanonDirect (http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/subCategory_10051_10051_-1_22751)

[MrClean]

Of course the first pic I post with the new lens would be.....

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6854717535_b15b1f916d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6854717535/)
New lens makes me happy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6854717535/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

[emopunker2004]

:tu

[MrClean]

My son, we were waiting for the bus the other morning and I had the camera, he is a complete ham when it comes to getting his picture taken.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6885054895_aed3b77a2a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6885054895/)
Josh - waiting for the bus (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6885054895/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

[ambientboy]

Looking back through last year's photoalbums:

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/NZ/tangariroup.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/NZ/TrinityHillHRes-1.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Models%20etc/BH515web.jpg

[MrClean]

Nice shots Dan!! The first one is a nice perspective of the mountain top......at least I'm assuming that's a mountain top.

[fencefixer]

Stunning pics Dan.. btw who's the hottie in the last pic?

[ambientboy]

Nice shots Dan!! The first one is a nice perspective of the mountain top......at least I'm assuming that's a mountain top.

That's actually the top of the red crater on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in NZ... This is another shot of the drop off on the other side of the ridge:

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/NZ/kyletongariro.jpg


And the hottie in the last pic is my dear friend Laura. She's an actress/model/singer in NY. I was spoiled being able to shoot her consistently for 18mos. She's got that nymph/elf thing goin on, big time.

[Steve]

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2012-02-202_Yellow%20Water%20Sanity%20Trip/2012-02-202_Yellow%20Water%20Sanity%20Trip%20020.jpg

[emopunker2004]

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2012-02-202_Yellow%20Water%20Sanity%20Trip/2012-02-202_Yellow%20Water%20Sanity%20Trip%20020.jpg

Nice Pic Steve. How do you like the Nikon COOLPIX S570?

[Steve]

Nice Pic Steve. How do you like the Nikon COOLPIX S570?

Love it!

[Steve]

Love it!

I had to run earlier, but to elaborate;

I love the CoolPix, I think this is the 3rd one that I have had. I miss the feel of my old F3's and the Nikkor lenses, but digital is definately a bit more convinient than film. Boo and I also have a Cannon DSLR, but it can be a bit awkward to carry on hikes. The CoolPix slips right into a shirt pocket or side pocket on the pack. If it is a pain to carry, I won't have it and will miss pictures.

That being said, I still lug a Bogan tripod and multiple lenses on occasion :D

[ambientboy]

I had to run earlier, but to elaborate;

I also have a Cannon DSLR, but it can be a bit awkward to carry on hikes.

That being said, I still lug a Bogan tripod and multiple lenses on occasion :D

I feel you there. That Tongariro hike I posted is about 20km up over three volcanoes. As much as I wanted to take a point-and-shoot for ease, I knew I'd regret it with the views. But let me tell you, a DSLR with battery grip with a wide-zoom gets friggin HEAVY after about 5km.

Point-and-shoots have come such a long way over the last 5yrs, particularly when it comes to landscape photography.

[emopunker2004]

I had to run earlier, but to elaborate;

I love the CoolPix, I think this is the 3rd one that I have had. I miss the feel of my old F3's and the Nikkor lenses, but digital is definately a bit more convinient than film. Boo and I also have a Cannon DSLR, but it can be a bit awkward to carry on hikes. The CoolPix slips right into a shirt pocket or side pocket on the pack. If it is a pain to carry, I won't have it and will miss pictures.

That being said, I still lug a Bogan tripod and multiple lenses on occasion :D

Yeh i have a Nikon D90. My Aunt has the S9100 I think. I love that but it's like $300 :td

[Blak Smyth]

I love seeing your photos in here...


I do not need another slope! I do not need another slope! I do not need another slope!

[Steve]

I love seeing your photos in here...

I do not need another slope! I do not need another slope! I do not need another slope!

:r:r:r

[ambientboy]

How I spend my slow afternoons.

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Sakura/SK107LRlogo.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Sakura/SK103LRlogo.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Sakura/SK109LRlogo.jpg

[MrClean]

Awesome Dan, love the lighting!

[ambientboy]

Awesome Dan, love the lighting!

That's what remote strobes are for! :D :banger

[hammondc]

Damn fine job....LOVE the volcano pic.

[ambientboy]

Damn fine job....LOVE the volcano pic.

Thanks! I've never worked so hard for pics in my life. Sidenote: For you fans out there, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is where they shot the scenes for Mordor. I've walked in the knees of Mt Doom!

[ambientboy]

Thanks! I've never worked so hard for pics in my life. Sidenote: For you fans out there, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is where they shot the scenes for Mordor. I've walked in the knees of Mt Doom!

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/NZ/tongariroconepanlr.jpg

[AD720]

For the first time since I started doing this I think I actually took a couple of decent pictures.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6916791441_fc742771ca_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916791441/)
IMG_2384 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916791441/) by ad720 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45356359@N05/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/6916819997_84821566a8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916819997/)
IMG_2383 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916819997/) by ad720 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45356359@N05/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6916820261_95f429c9bc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916820261/)
IMG_2392 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916820261/) by ad720 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45356359@N05/), on Flickr

IMG_2392 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916820261/) by ad720 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45356359@N05/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7059/6916820191_5f4018a26d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916820191/)
IMG_2390 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916820191/) by ad720 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45356359@N05/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7050/6916846175_b265ffa915_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916846175/)
IMG_2422 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916846175/) by ad720 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45356359@N05/), on Flickr

[AD720]

IMG_2386 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916887477/) by ad720 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45356359@N05/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/6916887547_e88e0bde8f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916887547/)
IMG_2406 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916887547/) by ad720 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45356359@N05/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7204/6916887739_2e6c633312_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916887739/)
IMG_2407 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916887739/) by ad720 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45356359@N05/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6916887815_a00d43cccf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916887815/)
IMG_2387 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916887815/) by ad720 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45356359@N05/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7055/6916887881_4b21001e71_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916887881/)
IMG_2388 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6916887881/) by ad720 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45356359@N05/), on Flickr

[AD720]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7181/6774631258_4db47fa8ac_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6774631258/)
IMG_2431-3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6774631258/) by ad720 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45356359@N05/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7210/6920747661_4f4270aef2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6920747661/)
IMG_2557 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6920747661/) by ad720 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45356359@N05/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6927315165_b40157221c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6927315165/)
IMG_2470 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6927315165/) by ad720 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45356359@N05/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6781197710_a88041706b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6781197710/)
IMG_2446 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6781197710/) by ad720 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45356359@N05/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7205/6781197642_29b230c7cc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6781197642/)
IMG_2267 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45356359@N05/6781197642/) by ad720 (http://www.flickr.com/people/45356359@N05/), on Flickr

[AD720]

Now that's just a handful out of the hundreds I took over a long weekend and really only a couple of those stand out as anything more than snapshots for me. There is definitely a lot more to this than buying a half decent camera and shooting in RAW.

[jjmitchem]

Looks like I might be buying a new "deployment camera". Any suggestions? Looking for something under $300.

We have our good DSLR and lenses but I don't like taking that out into a field environment. I had a Nikon point and shoot for my last trip to Iraq but I cannot find the charger for it and I am leaving for India this week for a month

Guess I should include a couple of my pics in this thread too

http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fcreIRkZnBQ/TietRepFedI/AAAAAAAAEg0/8VpRNjCs3HM/s1024/IMG_2361.JPG

http://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UfsiDmvu8ww/Tie8vYbwRQI/AAAAAAAAErk/DK9M6pp1CAQ/s1024/IMG_3023.JPG

http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-szsh06Dx1MU/TWiRs9CrV2I/AAAAAAAADtM/fdL4s3E1swM/s1024/IMG_2048.JPG

[emopunker2004]

This P&S is amazing. My aunt has it. It works very well and takes great pictures. MSRP is $329. Can be had for right around $200. http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Compact-Digital-Cameras/26248/COOLPIX-S9100.html

[coffeemonkey]

Now that's just a handful out of the hundreds I took over a long weekend and really only a couple of those stand out as anything more than snapshots for me. There is definitely a lot more to this than buying a half decent camera and shooting in RAW.

That is the first step in taking better photos, recognizing the camera is only the tool, a really good photo only comes from a good photographer.

[emopunker2004]

Ok i'm looking at picking up a point and shoot for days when i dont wanna carry the D90.
Nikons s8100 or Nikon s9100. 8100 pluses-lens and sensor shift vibration reduction. 9100- pluses- 18x zoom vs 10x zoon. Sweep panoramic. the 9100 is about 60 bucks more than the 8100. HELP

[kenstogie]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GmLIJ5nL2zw/T0zo-RFBpMI/AAAAAAAAFIA/YajiooAtbjo/s640/re%2520the%2520thinker2.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--XC_8pUp4dI/TGBC1P_2HbI/AAAAAAAAFHc/FfO4wdrP4n8/s640/IMG_3482.jpg

[kenstogie]

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2V4IuODISL8/TBmJkTPTHAI/AAAAAAAAFGM/eR_UO001MLc/s640/IMG_1882.jpg

[kenstogie]

That is the first step in taking better photos, recognizing the camera is only the tool, a really good photo only comes from a good photographer.

Yoy can take very nice photographs with "regular" cameras. You just have to follow the parameters of that camera. JMH2CW

[ashtonlady]

Ok i'm looking at picking up a point and shoot for days when i dont wanna carry the D90.
Nikons s8100 or Nikon s9100. 8100 pluses-lens and sensor shift vibration reduction. 9100- pluses- 18x zoom vs 10x zoon. Sweep panoramic. the 9100 is about 60 bucks more than the 8100. HELP

What do you want to spend and would you consider something besides Nikon?

[jjmitchem]

Aw nuts - found the charger for my p&s, guess no upgrade for this trip

[emopunker2004]

What do you want to spend and would you consider something besides Nikon?

I'm actually torn between 3 now. The Nikon S9100, S8200 and the Canon XS230 HS. I want $250 or less. Canon and Nikon only.

[emopunker2004]

Well I decided and pulled the trigger on the Canon Poweshot SX230HS. Should be here sometime nest week :noon

http://www.jbhifi.com.au/images/canon-sx230hs-12-1mp-digital-camera-black-sku-67259-large.gif

[Wolfgang]

Very cool Justin. One thing to keep in mind is if you dont need the GPS on to tag stuff I would switch it off especially indoors. It tends to eat up battery. Other than that its an awesome camera.

[MrClean]

Well I decided and pulled the trigger on the Canon Poweshot SX230HS. Should be here sometime nest week :noon

http://www.jbhifi.com.au/images/canon-sx230hs-12-1mp-digital-camera-black-sku-67259-large.gif

Nice! I think you'll be happy with that P&S :tu

[emopunker2004]

I actually got the Canon elph 300 hs. Wanted somethin real easy to pocket

[emopunker2004]

Aaaaaaanndddddd....I returned it :r
I give up on P&S cameras. Nothing was "wrong" with the camera. I just have come to the conclusion that I want to be able to have control of the camera. I apparently do not like the auto and program modes. I don't seem to get the same enjoyment.

[J0eybb]

You can put them on Manual. I know it's not the same, but I take a lot more pics with my P&S.

[ashtonlady]

I understand not being happy with a point and shoot anymore. I have acouple in the house for my kids. But I need my DSLR to get the picture that I want.

[emopunker2004]

You can put them on Manual. I know it's not the same, but I take a lot more pics with my P&S.
The ELPH 300 HS does not have any manual mode. I tried to like it.
I understand not being happy with a point and shoot anymore. I have acouple in the house for my kids. But I need my DSLR to get the picture that I want.
Yep. I just put that money toward this puppy
http://www.tamron.com/en/photolens/di_macro/272e.html
http://www.mylensdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Tamron-Telephoto-SP-AF-90mm-f2.8-Di-Macro-Autofocus.jpg

[ashtonlady]

Yep. I just put that money toward this puppy
http://www.tamron.com/en/photolens/di_macro/272e.html
http://www.mylensdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Tamron-Telephoto-SP-AF-90mm-f2.8-Di-Macro-Autofocus.jpg[/QUOTE]

I love Macro. Have fun.

[emopunker2004]

I love Macro. Have fun.

I was torn between a fisheye and a macro lens. I chose macro because I figured I would get the most use out of it.

[Wolfgang]

Good choice. I would avoid circular fisheye lenses in general. Instead look into a wide angle lens that wont distort the picture immensely. Somewhere in the 14mm-17mm range on the short side would wrk well. Canons 17-40mm ƒ4 is reasonably priced and great quality.

What it comes down to is choosing the lens for what you shoot the most. :D

[emopunker2004]

Good choice. I would avoid circular fisheye lenses in general. Instead look into a wide angle lens that wont distort the picture immensely. Somewhere in the 14mm-17mm range on the short side would wrk well. Canons 17-40mm ƒ4 is reasonably priced and great quality.

What it comes down to is choosing the lens for what you shoot the most. :D

I shoot a nikon so no canon lens for me :r
I was actually looking in the Samyang/Bower/Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 fisheye. It's manual focus only and is not a circular fisheye. I kinda like the distortion, but this go around it's the marco. Now I need a photo backpack :gary

[ashtonlady]

How big of a back pack do you need? I may have one I need to get rid of.

[hotreds]

http://images5a.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp6357%3A%3Enu%3D3292%3E%3B78%3E732%3E WSNRCG%3D37649%3A%3B9%3A932%3Bnu0mrj

[emopunker2004]

How big of a back pack do you need? I may have one I need to get rid of.
Hold a camera body with lens plus a couple lenses, batteries, tripod. I kinda want it before I go out of town Friday. I'm gonna hit up Ritz Camera in a bit. Thank you very much though

http://images5a.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp6357%3A%3Enu%3D3292%3E%3B78%3E732%3E WSNRCG%3D37649%3A%3B9%3A932%3Bnu0mrj

:tu pretty sweet Hugh!

[emopunker2004]

Back from Ritz Camera. :D
Picked up a Lowepro Flipside 200. http://products.lowepro.com/product/Flipside-200,2082,14.htm
http://majgvert.info/img.php?fl=m5l4t4u5z2o2u2l574e4340464h554k5060454t 5s5s2i4x5s2m5i4e5d4k5w2m5l4y23424r2w284846404y2d5q 243p4n5m4d4t5i564g4w2r3w5u514z5y5i4a334p224p224q2t 3q4p5s473d464m2r2r3q5j5a4a374p2p2l256c444f474p234i 2e5t5n594s5g4t2t234
My fav part is the zipper to get to the camera is on the backside. So nobody is going to try to unzip that baby while I'm in a crowd. Plus it's LIGHT and comfy :tu

[ambientboy]

It was too rainy to ride the motorcycle today, so I spent the afternoon inside toying with lighting set-ups with my friend Briana:

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Models%20etc/BX101bwlogo.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Models%20etc/BX103LR.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Models%20etc/BX104.jpg


What I'm TOTALLY stoked for, is buying some Zeiss glass this week! As soon as I sign my next contract, B&H and I will be having a little convo. :banger

Zeiss f/2 makro planar t* ze. Just flat out sick glass. So stoked.

http://www.borrowlenses.com/images/store/media_12599532134372.jpg

[emopunker2004]

Trying out the new Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Macro lens I just got in :tu

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7194/6831113014_ddc495507d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6831113014/)
DSC_3035 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6831113014/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6831116890_8392e42e17_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6831116890/)
DSC_3032 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6831116890/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[emopunker2004]

Few more.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6977560049_8bde47f4a9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6977560049/)
DSC_3045 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6977560049/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7207/6831183894_6f33cfc428_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6831183894/)
DSC_3043 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6831183894/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7056/6977289013_f0f9493c97_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6977289013/)
DSC_3042 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6977289013/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/6977346829_f625452f96_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6977346829/)
DSC_3044 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6977346829/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[MrClean]

That new lens takes some beautiful closeups Justin.
I was at Walmart the other day and they are now selling the Lowepro 100. That is going to be my next purchase, I need a comfortable way to carry my stuff, especially with a tripod.

[emopunker2004]

That new lens takes some beautiful closeups Justin.
I was at Walmart the other day and they are now selling the Lowepro 100. That is going to be my next purchase, I need a comfortable way to carry my stuff, especially with a tripod.

Checkout that Flipside 200. Right now I have my DSLR with the 90mm macro, my 55-200, 50mm f/1.8, charger, spare SD card, and 2 filters. Also holds a tripod.

Thanks for the compliment on the pix. More coming soon :r

[emopunker2004]

Took this macro of a flower in a parking lot bush today.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7204/6834205884_31c84883a4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6834205884/)
DSC_3090 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6834205884/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[0002S]

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff339/000002s/Tiny%20Slippy/FoldedWorking.jpg

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff339/000002s/Tiny%20Slippy/PeanutSplitWorking.jpg

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff339/000002s/Tiny%20Slippy/PeanutOpenWorking.jpg

[shark]

I have a nice batch of Morgan dollars like that.


Very nice photos, guys! I have much to learn to make my pics look that professional. :tu So, the question is: How do you guys do it?

[0002S]

I have a nice batch of Morgan dollars like that.


Very nice photos, guys! I have much to learn to make my pics look that professional. :tu So, the question is: How do you guys do it?

1. Learn the Rule of thirds and basic photo composition
2. Learn the relationship of apature to shutter speed to ISO as it relates to your camera. (learn to shoot on manual mode or AV (in canon) mode)
3. Learn how your flash works for different lighting situations and when to use it for the right effect
4. Learn the very basics of PS or the photo editing softwear of your choice.
5. Always have some sort camera with you at all times
6. Take A LOT of pictures.

[ambientboy]

Here are some shots with the new glass.

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Models%20etc/IMG_8076.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Models%20etc/LA106LR.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/danielrwelch/Models%20etc/LA105LR.jpg

It's just flat out crazy sharp.

[icehog3]

So is the model, Dan. ;)

[ambientboy]

So is the model, Dan. ;)

HAHA yeeeeah, I can't argue with shooting Linzy. She's got it goin on.

[icehog3]

HAHA yeeeeah, I can't argue with shooting Linzy. She's got it goin on.

I'll say. :)

[ambientboy]

I'll say. :)

I like to bug her, calling her January Jones. Sometimes they make then same face.

[icehog3]

I like to bug her, calling her January Jones. Sometimes they make then same face.

My new favorite month is January. :)

[ashtonlady]

How is the DOF on that lense. I love how sharp it is.

[ambientboy]

How is the DOF on that lense. I love how sharp it is.

The DOF is phenomenal. Here's the info on the shot:

http://regex.info/exif.cgi?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fi1103.photobucket.com %2Falbums%2Fg469%2Fdanielrwelch%2FModels%2520etc%2 FLA106LR.jpg


(sidenote, bookmark that exif viewer, I love it)

Fashion stuff is usually shot above f/12. I tend to hang around f/13 or /14 depending on my light source.


The shot of me in the mirror is shot at f/2, as you can see a very clean bokeh without geometric distortion or the hexagonal patterns that you often see in Canon lenses. (which actually doesn't bother be, but some people get annoyed). The bokeh on this lens it distinctly noticeable up to f/8 because it's both a macro and non-macro lens.

[emopunker2004]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7262/6852989770_01349e1612_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6852989770/)
DSC_3470 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6852989770/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6057/6999104781_027e1cf7c6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6999104781/)
DSC_3469 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6999104781/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6999094793_7825b7e09b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6999094793/)
DSC_3468 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6999094793/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[emopunker2004]

Here's a couple pictures from our trip to Disney World this past weekend.

Glass Jewlery Maker
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7245/6855941648_093f59f20a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6855941648/)
DSC_3516 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6855941648/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

Cindarella's Castle
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7097/7002057523_24d844fbac_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7002057523/)
DSC_3498 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7002057523/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

Piano man outside Cassie's Corner
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6031/7002057587_25feb3a41c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7002057587/)
DSC_3505 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7002057587/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[emopunker2004]

Continued

My beautiful wife with a Lego Dragon behind her.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7074/6855910852_a1223f581b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6855910852/)
DSC_3356 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6855910852/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

The Tree of Life
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6094/7002025589_4d5642800b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7002025589/)
DSC_3339 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7002025589/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

Wife with Rafiki
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/6855901042_46ea68cccc_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6855901042/)
DSC_3243 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6855901042/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

Giraffe on the Safari at Animal Kingdom
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6048/7002021265_cced71859c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7002021265/)
DSC_3293 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/7002021265/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[emopunker2004]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6217/6876725336_3b6b44cb54_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6876725336/)
DSC_3606 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6876725336/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[MrClean]

Finally had some time to take some pics.

Apple tree
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6214/7025373733_601105c749_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/7025373733/)
Apple Blossom (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/7025373733/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr
Lilac bush
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6035/6879299870_bb744b7b57_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6879299870/)
Lilac bush 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6879299870/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6238/6879301712_772f213766_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6879301712/)
Lilac bush 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffcarroll01/6879301712/) by Jeff Carroll01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jeffcarroll01/), on Flickr

[emopunker2004]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6237/6879310730_4ecaea4acf_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6879310730/)
DSC_3642 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thestemens16/6879310730/) by thestemens16 (http://www.flickr.com/people/thestemens16/), on Flickr

[MrClean]

I really need to get my monitor calibrated. These appear darker than on my PC.

[emopunker2004]

Jeff you could always adjust the exposure real quick in Flickr