The Photography Thread

[keyman]

We appear to be in agreement.

Originally Posted by Freakin

Generic cable releases are like $10-15. No excuse to buy a tripod and not just order a cable release off ebay/amazon the same day. Pretty sure you could even make one for <$5 from ebay/radioshack parts

I agree, if you are going to have a tripod you should also get/make a cable release/remote, when one is possible. Unfortunately, that will not be possible for most point & shoot cameras. With a DSLR it is also possible to forget or loose the cable release/remote [been there, done both, at least once ]. Yes, for many cameras one can be made one for < $5. However, you will probably want to spring for $7-$10+, as that might make it a bit easier to use.

While a DSLR is significantly preferred, I find that with just a little bit of knowledge/advice people taking pictures with a P&S can go from getting bad/unusable pictures in a particular situation to at least usable, if not good, pictures. I try not to limit what I say to assuming that the person is going to be using a DSLR with all the associated equipment at all times. In general, I assume that the more sophisticated readers have the ability to edit out (i.e. ignore) the portions which do not apply to them, or their situation.

I also have a strong tendency to run-on a bit with explanations. This is particularly true without the feedback of seeing the person to whom I am talking. Sorry if my doing so is contributing to our miscommunication.

[john voight]

[Freakin]

Love the fountain. What was shutter speed?

Unsure about shoes. What is slivery white spot? I really don't feel drawn in or anchored to the pic. I like the colors and composition tho

[suzzer99]

Bought this guy at my local camera store: http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-10-24mm...pr_product_top



My first wide angle lens. I was thinking about the Nikon 14-24 for when I upgrade to full frame. But on my D-80 (APS sensor), it's really not that wide. And this was $500 as opposed to $2k. I'll just sell it when I upgrade, which might be a while since I plan on running my D-80 until it dies.

I'm going on another photography trip to Oregon Cascades and Crater Lake (and Mt. Rainer, N. Cascades NP, and maybe Lassen NP on my own) in a month. Hopefully I'll get some cool shots with this. I'm considering also getting a 100-300mm or something in that range. Any recommendations? I have an 18-155mm now.

[KPowers]

I took 700 pics while on vacation. I managed to get it down to ten. I'll only share a few, since they pale in comparison to what else has been posted.





Are any of these remotely good? I don't understand how people get those ridiculously explosive colors in some of those shots. Maybe I should shoot more in 'vivid?'


I used a D5000 with the standard 18-55 lens. Not going to spend more money until I can use what I have to its full potential.

[Gazillion]

Suzzer, let me know how that lens works out for you. I ended up getting the Tokina 11-16 myself, but the Tamron was on my list along with the Sigma 10-20. I've found you def have to rethink how you compose shots with these superwides. Having something of foreground interest is an absolute must, otherwise you just end up with a photo where everything in the scene is tiny. Also, just angling the view up or down slightly will have a fairly dramatic impact on the "feel" of the photo.

I'd be interested in seeing some shots when you finally get around to shooting with it.

Regarding longer lenses, have you taken a look at what's available in the 70-200 range?

[suzzer99]

Well I have up to 18-135mm now. I'd like to be able to be able to cover from there to 300mm if it's possible in a reasonable lens. I don't want to have to carry tons of lenses around, but I would like something semi-reasonable for wildlife.

I used one of the Nikon wide angle lenses when I was on the photo tour in Hawaii - borrowed it from the guide. I'm not sure though if it was the 12-22 or the 14-24. I liked it a lot though.

This picture might be the best one I got with it.



Not the classic landscape pic but I like it. The problem with the landscapes was it was the middle of the day and he would just drive us to one lookout point off the road after another. Nothing really super inspiring. I got some cool shots when we went to the last beach and under a canopy on the way:

[Gazillion]

Have you taken a look at the Tamron 18-270 for a general walkaround lens? It won't be the greatest in terms of optical quality, but it certainly won't be bad, and the range for a single lens is pretty ridiculous. I've been really tempted by it myself a few times recently but just haven't pulled the trigger.

For wildlife, your other option is probably higher end glass with a fixed aperture throughout - there's the Sigma 120-300/f2.8, but it's not cheap.

Nikon do a 28-300 f3.5-5.6, but I have no idea what it's like.

[suzzer99]

This is an example of a pic I wasn't able to get on the Glacier trip because I just didn't have a wide enough lens to pull in the rocks and sky. (Again, not my pic - want to stress that.)

[Freakin]

wow nice work on that pic, Suzzer! Love the rocks and sky!

[Gazillion]

Originally Posted by suzzer99

This is an example of a pic I wasn't able to get on the Glacier trip because I just didn't have a wide enough lens to pull in the rocks and sky. (Again, not my pic - want to stress that.)

Originally Posted by Freakin

wow nice work on that pic, Suzzer! Love the rocks and sky!

lol!

[Freakin]

"In Your Eyes"


pic of my son from earlier this year. outside with ambient late day light at a fairly wide aperture




PV at night, 25 second exposure. Got lucky as the policia were driving by with lights on, adding a nice streak of dotted blue

[Freakin]

Also this is pretty handy for pre-forum upload
http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/

[KPowers]

K I'll post more till I get attention.

[pele02]

Imo the building pics have to much sky, the 2nd picture I think the object is placed too far to the left, firepost (is that what it's called?) is too far right.

Car pics is buy far the best imo, i'd probably darken the background a bit so that the car pops out more.

I would love to have seen some close ups of the details on the car and firepost.