Author Topic: Photography... (Read 151676 times)

S8NSSON · « **Reply #280 on:** August 08, 2008, 08:56:28 AM »

LOL it was kind of scary messing with that thing.

S8NSSON · « **Reply #281 on:** August 16, 2008, 08:44:40 PM »

BATTLE BUTTERFLIES!!!

Careful, they're vicious!

BTW they are flying and fighting in mid air, not sitting on twigs, as it may seem.

coLa · « **Reply #282 on:** August 20, 2008, 08:55:28 AM »

another sleepless night.

idk if there is something wrong with my editing, or if my lens isn't focusing right or what, but my pictures have not been coming out too great. they all look out of focus or "soft." of course you can't really tell by these small pictures, but if i were to post the original edits you can clearly see the blur.

i'm going to be purchasing a Canon 50mm 1.8 lens in the next few days. i'm also going to order an external flash. can't wait to see what happens with that. i got some ideas in my head. hope they turn out good.

KnacK · « **Reply #283 on:** August 20, 2008, 11:03:09 AM »

This isn't worth judging, but Ithought I'd sahre one of the recent additions to my sister's herd of deer at her place in Washington:

coLa · « **Reply #284 on:** August 21, 2008, 11:06:11 PM »

borrowed a friends 70-300mm lens and took that on the way home, from the expressway. i'm considering buying this lens, but idk.

i picked up the Canon 50mm f/1.8 today. can't wait to use it.

coLa · « **Reply #285 on:** August 22, 2008, 07:18:59 PM »

here my first shot with the Canon 50mm. i went outside and messed with the lens and stock flash. i liked the way this one turned out. this lens really makes things "POP." the shallow DOP that this lens is capable of if meddling awesome. <3 it already and i just got it.

also, i decided the buy the 75-300mm off my friend. gonna try my hand at some nature stuffz. watch out S8N, here i comez 4 yew!

S8NSSON · « **Reply #286 on:** August 22, 2008, 09:13:45 PM »

Here's one of our two new kitties!!!
Took this with my 40D w/50mm f1.4 @ f1.4 ISO400. Notice the small strip of focus area through the shot from the couch, across the carpet, and to the kitty.

IMHO, unless you are going to get the 70-300 with IS, the good one, don't bother. The low-end 70-300 is really really cheap feeling and not that great glass. I would go for the 70-200 f4.0L @ around $500. This is similar in cost to the descent 70-300, but WAY above it in glass quality. The 70-200 f4.0 series is said to be one of the sharpest long zooms available.

You should absolutely love that 50mm f1.8. I almost got that, but had the extra jack and went for the next up. The only difference, besides the .4 fstop, is the bokeh. With the f1.8 your bright DOF spots (like the one just to the right of the kitty's head) will show kind of like octagons because there are less shutter blades. It really makes little difference and the f1.8, from my readings, is outstanding at under $100.

BTW, what body are you shooting?

coLa · « **Reply #287 on:** August 22, 2008, 09:46:39 PM »

well i got the 75-300 for $80. can't really beat that. it's still in pretty good condition. i'm sure i can get rid of it for a little bit more once i want something better. so it's all good.

i was actually researching a few lenses before i purchased the 50. next lens while either be a 10-20mm wide angle or a 8mm or 15mm fish eye lens.

i ordered a circular polarizer that's supposed to filter out those little "light shapes." also placed the order for an external flash. should be here soon.

i shoot a Canon 350d(xt).

why does that picture look so grainy? you sure it was at 400ISO? looks weird to me.

S8NSSON · « **Reply #288 on:** August 22, 2008, 09:51:38 PM »

400 ISO and low incandescent light
I couldn't even shoot the other cat (it's black).

coLa · « **Reply #289 on:** August 22, 2008, 10:30:10 PM »

but i don't get why it's noisy. maybe cause of the available light.

S8NSSON · « **Reply #290 on:** August 23, 2008, 07:00:17 AM »

KnacK · « **Reply #291 on:** August 23, 2008, 07:05:38 AM »

no 4th shot when you get nailed in the jewels by the ball?

You have to be loving that new body.

S8NSSON · « **Reply #292 on:** August 23, 2008, 11:45:24 AM »

LOL Knack

It's one of those light plastic practice balls so I was fairly safe and a good distance away.

Notice she keeps her head down!!! We go to the driving range all the time...she can hit!

coLa · « **Reply #293 on:** August 23, 2008, 02:31:16 PM »

is that your front yard? looks like you have some gophers.

jitspoe · « **Reply #294 on:** August 26, 2008, 10:53:48 AM »

Quote from: coLa on August 23, 2008, 02:31:16 PM

is that your front yard? looks like you have some gophers.

Or golf clubs

coLa: You should try some photographs without the post effects. I'm not really a fan of the excessive fake HDR effect. The photos seem to lose so much depth.

coLa · « **Reply #295 on:** August 26, 2008, 03:36:38 PM »

yah i'm trying to stray away from it. i'm gonna start to change my editing with this new lens. just got find something i like. and TBH i don't really like the way they come out either. i don't know why i keep doing it. =\

coLa · « **Reply #296 on:** August 26, 2008, 06:27:35 PM »

here is one with very minimal editing.

i went back and messed with the pic some more and did some more editing to it.

Spook · « **Reply #297 on:** August 27, 2008, 02:39:43 PM »

2nd pic looks like a painting.

RiMiNi · « **Reply #298 on:** August 27, 2008, 02:50:35 PM »

Quote from: coLa on August 26, 2008, 06:27:35 PM

here is one with very minimal editing.

i went back and messed with the pic some more and did some more editing to it.

lets play.. can you spot the differences?

S8NSSON · « **Reply #299 on:** September 02, 2008, 06:34:16 PM »

Woah had to look for this thread.

Don't even know if anyone will see these, but eh!