Photography? [Archive] - Page 3

AHammer

12-19-2005, 01:52 PM

Hello, I am subscribing. My dad's a photographer and it's always been an interest of mine, though I've never pursued it more than playing around. I have a pretty basic canon digital camera, and on occasion I use my dad's rebel.

Here's a recent picture of a tiger I visited on Saturday (he belongs to a friend of the fam)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/amyspencer4/IMG_8110.jpg

I'm not here for advice or anything, just sharing and enjoying the work of others :-D

Amy

AHammer

12-19-2005, 01:59 PM

My kitty cat Leonard who died a few weeks ago

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/amyspencer4/LENNYTHECAT.jpg

Dallas Arboretum

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/amyspencer4/IMG_0594.jpg

greenbunny

12-19-2005, 02:15 PM

Here are some of my lousy attempts to deal with lighting and background...Bella knows that Sunday is laundry day, and it's the only time she's allowed on the pillows, right before I strip the bed and do the wash. :)

A white and brown cat on a white pillow with a brown headboard is seriously challenging. Any tips to improve the clarity? I fiddled with pretty much every setting I had, and these were a few of the better shots (assuming she was still, of course).

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/agreenbunny/P1010038.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/agreenbunny/P1010054.jpg

KarenS

12-19-2005, 02:18 PM

Cute kitties! :)

greenbunny it looks to me like your shots may have been underexposed. The thing you have to remember is that your camera meter tries to *average* everything ... so it goes for 18% gray. If you have a lot of white (or light colors like cream) in your image, it's going to underexpose that to make all the white come out averaged. Same with shooting a lot of black - the camera will overexpose to try to get all the black to come out averaged.

If you're shooting in a situation where there's a lot of white, then you should add anywhere from 1/2 to a 1 full stop of exposure to your image. That will help with a lot of the problems.

karen

greenbunny

12-19-2005, 02:38 PM

If you're shooting in a situation where there's a lot of white, then you should add anywhere from 1/2 to a 1 full stop of exposure to your image. That will help with a lot of the problems.

That's what I have to get into my head. It always looks just right on the screen, and I know it's off, but I hate messing when it looks good there! It's a mental bump I have to overcome.

Plus, then I get nervous that the brown will get too dark. Sometimes when I mess with it to get the whites right, it seems like her eyes disappear into her brown mask.

Thanks! Bella says thank you for the compliment, too.

justHB

12-19-2005, 02:50 PM

I love her!

justHB

12-19-2005, 03:08 PM

I've had a couple of photo sessions this past month so I wanted to share some of my favorites. I have two more before the end of the year and then I'm going to re-evaluate some advertising techniques to drum up more business.

http://pics.livejournal.com/dakotapie/pic/000f7ga6

http://pics.livejournal.com/dakotapie/pic/000f3yfh

http://pics.livejournal.com/dakotapie/pic/000edgp0

The exposure on this one is off, but it's one of the very few times the baby stopped crying.

http://pics.livejournal.com/dakotapie/pic/000efpy6

http://pics.livejournal.com/dakotapie/pic/000e48s2

http://pics.livejournal.com/dakotapie/pic/000e2ttk

justHB

12-19-2005, 03:13 PM

And a couple more ...

http://pics.livejournal.com/dakotapie/pic/000dxwd6

http://pics.livejournal.com/dakotapie/pic/000dy0zd

http://www.mpix.com/GetImage.aspx?a=11926540&b=jk5uski74slcb0x5dhok&c=b&d=0

http://www.mpix.com/GetImage.aspx?a=11927090&b=iybq1pdw4u36w0n97pzy&c=b&d=0

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc32b3127cce95b52adcbf0100000016108AaMWrRy5cOB

Sunshine

12-19-2005, 03:42 PM

Great Pics justHB!!!
My favorite is #2 on your second post! WHat an adorable shot!!!!!

greenbunny

12-19-2005, 03:49 PM

I love the first shot in the second post. The way the blanket, sweater, and his eyes all just seem to reach out and grab you with the different blues.

justHB

12-19-2005, 04:00 PM

I love the first shot in the second post. The way the blanket, sweater, and his eyes all just seem to reach out and grab you with the different blues.His mom used that as their xmas card.

starxed

12-19-2005, 04:48 PM

I have always loved Photography and have taken a couple photography classes over the years. Recently it has become more of a passion than before. I am always taking pictures of random things or thinking "That would be a great picture"......... My wedding photographer actually wants to hire me as an assistant, but we'll see. I don't have a fancy camera, but I would LOVE to get one. I took these with a simple Nikon Coolpix (lol). Any reccomendations for a good starter camera that will still produce good pics? I would love a digital SLR, but I may have to wait on that one.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc38b3127cce965d15d33b1000000015108EaMmrds4b0

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc38b3127cce965d15fb3b3800000016108EaMmrds4b0

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc38b3127cce965d14877bdc00000016108EaMmrds4b0

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc38b3127cce965d1464fa0f00000015108EaMmrds4b0

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc38b3127cce965d15dcba2f00000015108EaMmrds4b0

Of course you can see that some of these are altered with Photoshop.

MeTheGirlie

12-19-2005, 06:45 PM

http://images.snapfish.com/3457894723232%7Ffp337%3Enu%3D326%3A%3E853%3E%3B78% 3EWSNRCG%3D323339574%3A826nu0mrj

Just messing around with my photo lights and backdrop :-) This is my mother's business partner.

ETA: Actually, this is without any additional lighting than my Digital Rebel XT's built in flash, I forgot my hotshoe at home :-)

Lindsan

12-27-2005, 02:17 PM

Enjoying winter and having time off work.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/165008b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/165007b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/165022b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/166007b.jpg

I need to post this as well. I know there is a lot of noice and that it's not perfect by any means but I was playing with the settings on my camera the other night before dinner and couldn't get it right. I was getting frustrated so I switched to manual and managed to get this one without any other light than what was on the table and without a tripod. I was quite chuffed with myself. :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/163005.jpg

karilynne_97

12-28-2005, 12:42 PM

Hi There!

This may have already been asked, but I really don't have the time to look back over some 50+ pages, sorry! :o

I need help finding an online printer that prints postcards without a min purchase. The few I've found require a min purchase of at least 100, and I'm looking for a company that will print a min of 20. Any help is appreciated!

Thanks!
Kari

Sunshine

12-28-2005, 01:33 PM

karilynne_97~Just to answer you quickly, and I will go and search for more online services after. I logged on to snapfish.com and looked for min orders. They say:
POST CARD ~ 4.25x6" ~ 5x7"
1-19 ~ $0.99ea ~ $1.29ea
20-49 ~ $0.89ea ~ $1.19ea
50-99 ~ $0.79ea ~ $1.09ea
100+ ~ $0.75ea ~ $0.99ea

Hope that helps a bit:)

Koala_Gurl

12-28-2005, 03:40 PM

Lindsan - Pretty shots! I love the snow pictures (I love snow, but we don't get any!)

Here are some pictures from a recent outing to the park. I was playing around with the kit lens, changing focal lengths & stuff (oh and it was about 30 minutes before sunset, so fun lighting!)

pics removed

karilynne_97

12-28-2005, 03:56 PM

Sunshine-

Thank you! I checked Snapfish & apparently I missed that, whoops! :D

Sunshine

12-28-2005, 04:22 PM

karilynne_97~Glad I could help:D

deliciousjones

12-30-2005, 12:40 PM

if anyone here is interested, i am selling my canon-mount Tamron 28-75 f/2.8. excellent used condition. email info@christineplamann.com for details.

DaniML

01-05-2006, 01:34 PM

I'm very interested in photography so I wanted to subscribe to this thread. There are some GREAT pictures in here and I hope to find some advice and inspiration here.

Right now I'm researching a digital SLR camera. So far I've only used Point & Shoot cameras and they are just not getting the pics I want. My son plays a lot of sports and I love to take action shots. Any advice on a good starter DSLR would be great. I do want it to be a camera that will grow with me and not one that I have to replace in a year because I have surpassed what the camera will do.

TIA!

Katy

01-06-2006, 02:31 AM

This is my first time posting in here and I am by no means, a photographer. I'm just trying to teach myself to take decent pictures. I'm quite proud of some of my photos from this past weekend and just wanted to share...

http://static.flickr.com/39/82875438_8e687d42fe.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/43/82875466_b1088398c8.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/41/82875543_eb2d467416.jpg?v=0

I had a few with these to girls, but none of them came out clear - the challenges of using an automatic digital, I guess...
http://static.flickr.com/41/82875585_758e92fabd.jpg?v=0

greenbunny

01-13-2006, 08:58 AM

Katy, your pictures make me depressed about the sleet we're having. :D

Here's a flash and focus disaster that I actually like. Normally I can't get Bella to keep her eyes open, and I love how this looks floaty and etherial:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/agreenbunny/bellawhiteout.jpg

KarenS

01-13-2006, 10:15 PM

Honestly I am not fond of the first and last ones because of the cropping. The others however, are quite good and your b&w tones are beautiful. Well done.

Karen

December27JJB

01-14-2006, 11:42 AM

Karen- Thank you! And you are right about the first and last photos. They look funny being cropped like that. The reason I cropped the first one was to cut off the pimples and scar DD had on her forehead LOL!! I am trying to take good pictures so I can make a nice Baby Book/Scrapbook for her. Again, thank you for your feedback!

Sunshine

01-16-2006, 03:38 PM

December27JJBAwe! Those are really good pics! I LOVE the 4th one!
They will be a GREAT addition to your scrapbook:D

Koala_Gurl

01-16-2006, 07:37 PM

Well, went playing w/ my new zoom lens last night and had to try and get one of the full moon...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df34b3127cce96fd0988472400000036109BaMnLdu0Q

mb1197

01-17-2006, 01:59 PM

I haven't read this whole thread, but I have always had a great interest in photography. I know little about how to take good photographs and would like to learn more. I don't have a lot of money to invest in it. It would be more of a hobby than anything else I suppose, but I wouldn't mind taking a course if one was available. For those of you who are "pros" would you mind helping me out and advising me on where I should start? FWIW I live in NC (close to Durham) and the only camera I currently have is a digital (Sony cybershot).

TIA!

ManteoChik

01-17-2006, 03:27 PM

mb1197 There are tons of ways that you can into photography without having to spend a lot of money. I would suggest taking a basic photography class at a local college or community college. That is one of the best ways to get to know your camera and also learn "how to see". Once you have instruction you will learn how to see placement of objects and such.

The following colleges and community colleges in NC offer Photography as a degree (and most offer introductory classes for those that aren't sure they want to make a major out of it):

-Randolph Community College (Asheboro, NC)
-Carteret Community College (Morehead City, NC)
-McDowell Technical Community College (Marion, NC)
-Appalachian State University (Boone, NC)
-Barton College (Wilson, NC)
-Western Carolina University (Cullowhee, NC)

*I'd also suggest checking out the local community college near you and see if they offer a basic class in photography as an elective.

greenbunny

01-17-2006, 03:37 PM

You might also want to check local camera shops. In my area, a family-owned developing company offers a beginners class for SLR camera users that is 2 three-hour class sessions for $38.

mb1197

01-18-2006, 07:14 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll definitely hunt around for some inexpensive classes to get me started.:)

Sunshine

01-23-2006, 03:04 PM

Can anyone give me store names in Las Vegas that sell backdrops?
I will be there in May and want to pick a few up:D
TIA!

KarenS

01-23-2006, 03:22 PM

Can I ask why specifically you want to buy them in Vegas? As far as I'm aware, Vegas does'nt have any special stores for backdrops or anything like that - nothing that most large towns/cities don't have. Is there some reason why you wouldn't want to buy them at a local store or from an online retailer?

Karen

Sunshine

01-23-2006, 03:58 PM

Karen~Hi Karen, and thank you for responding.
I am looking in Vegas b/c I live in a small city in Alberta, and the closest place I can go is 3 hours.....We are going to Vegas for a vacation and thought if I found something there I could physically see it before purchasing it.....And Iguess I thought that b/c it is a really big city I might have better luck there!
Would you have some online stores that you purchase through? I am just weary with online purchases, I have done a few, but it still worries me unless I know someone who has used the service....
Thanks again!
...and if you do know of any photography stores in Vegas, I would still like to have a little looksy...:) It WILL be my first time there aswell.

Little Angel '77

01-26-2006, 06:16 PM

I was in Vegas in April, and I can't say its big on Photography stores. I would buy what you need online. I use B& H

ManteoChik

01-27-2006, 07:21 AM

I agree with the above poster. I just order most of my stuff from B&H.

KarenS

01-27-2006, 08:05 AM

Yeah, honestly there aren't many camera stores that I know of in Vegas - unless you can plan to be there between April 7-13 this year when the WPPI convention will be at Ballys/Paris and you can buy admission to the trade show. :)

And even so, most camera stores unless they're REALLY big don't carry a good selection of backgrounds.

I'd recommend the following:
Denny Manufacturing (http://www.dennymfg.com/cgi-bin/Shopper.exe?search=action&keywords=Stone_Wash_Muslins)
Backdrop Source (http://www.backdropsource.com/)
Backdrop Outlet (http://www.backdropoutlet.com/) (my favorite)

Karen

Sunshine

01-27-2006, 10:15 AM

Okay, THANKS Little Angel '77, ManteoChik, and Karen!
I just thought I would check as I havent been to Vegas before!

I have browsed B&H and also Backdrop outlet!
I am happy to hear that BO is your favorite Karen! You have given me such great advice so far:D

So I will check both:D
Thanks again!

Lindsan

02-10-2006, 12:35 PM

I read in the paper today that the the World Press Photo had chosen last year's best photos in Amsterdam. Canadian photographer Finbarr O'Reilly won the premier award with a touching photograph. See this link: http://www.worldpressphoto.nl/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=636&Itemid=50&bandwidth=high

My newspaper showed some of the competing photos on their website. I wish y'all knew Swedish so you could check it out too. There was one that moved me so much. It was from the funeral in Potocari, Bosnia where a whole village were murdered. It is a beautiful photo.

debra

02-11-2006, 08:21 AM

i love photography - i've had so little time to explore and shoot lately. but i'm trying to get back to it.

here are a few that i've had enlarged recently to hang in my new home.

i need to scan some more - i must admit i prefer film. and the first two prints are from a 40-year-old plastic toy camera. it's my favorite.

Little Angel '77

02-11-2006, 09:23 AM

You need to add those pictures to snapfish, or another service, they keep popping up with a window to enter a password to view them.

Go to snapfish, upload them, then click on them and copy the properties.
I'd remove those, you can't see them and they ask for a password on my end.

KarenS

02-11-2006, 09:32 AM

Yep. YOu need to move them to an unprotected area of your server. I keep getting a prompt to log in to your cpanel. That's actually quite dangerous since a hacker could conceiveably guess your password and have access to your whole site.

Karen

debra

02-11-2006, 09:33 AM

dammit. am puzzled as to why, it shouldn't do that. they're in a general viewing/linking area that i use quite often. and i hate snapfish.

Katy

02-13-2006, 01:12 AM

Try Flickr.com - they have a very user friendly site, a great system for sorting and they're compatible with the major blog sites (you can post directly from a particular photo). I really like them.

nicole

02-19-2006, 09:22 PM

Wow, you guys take amazing pictures! I'm going to subscribe to the thread.

I've recently started getting more interested in photography, but I'm using a cheapo $200 digital camera (Canon PowerShot A75). I think I'm getting better, but I still have LOTS to learn. I'd love to get a digital SLR and some of the fancy schmancy lenses you girls have been talking about, but I'll have to wait until I have more disposable income. All of these are auto focused. I can't manually focus because up until a few days ago I didn't have glasses, so everything was blurry!

Since I'm still learning, my favorite subjects are things that don't move much! I'm not ever planning on taking pictures professionally, but I would love to try engagement-style portraits for friends of ours or something just to see how I do with people as subjects.

I was messing around w/ over and under exposure some here
http://images.snapfish.com/3463643%3C7%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D%3C4%3B%3D%3C47 %3DXROQDF%3E2323%3B%3B6667772ot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/3463643%3C7%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D%3C4%3B%3D%3C47 %3DXROQDF%3E2323%3B%3B6667788ot1lsi

One of my early shots
http://images.snapfish.com/3463643%3C7%7Ffp7%3Enu%3D3239%3E%3B5%3A%3E%3B56%3E WSNRCG%3D32327%3B%3B%3A87%3C83nu0mrj

My first attempt at the part b&w part color photo taken at my FSIL's wedding. I was snapping pictures as their pro photog was and as I'd finish taking a pic he'd look over and go "yeah, that's a good angle" and shoot from where I just was. Made me feel special.
http://images.snapfish.com/346364475%7Ffp338%3Enu%3D3239%3E%3B5%3A%3E%3B56%3E WSNRCG%3D323343%3B%3A7%3B9%3B4nu0mrj

Another one of the wedding I kind of like. Would've been better without the string thing on the inside of the window
http://images.snapfish.com/3463644%3A4%7Ffp335%3Enu%3D3239%3E%3B5%3A%3E%3B56% 3EWSNRCG%3D32335446%3C3%3A9%3Anu0mrj

One of FH's wedding band
http://images.snapfish.com/346363%3A33%7Ffp335%3Enu%3D3239%3E%3B5%3A%3E%3B56% 3EWSNRCG%3D323353%3B4%3A%3A474nu0mrj

It seems that there isn't enough contrast in most of the photos I take and I usually have to up it in post. (This is probably partially due to my laptop monitor too, so if there's too much contrast in some of the pics, that's probably why.) Anyway, if there's something I can do to correct the lact of contrast, let me know.

Please offer suggestions but please be gentle as I have thin skin :p

nicole

02-19-2006, 09:27 PM

Oh, and just for fun, I caught one of my kitties mid-yawn. Those are the funniest pictures!
http://images.snapfish.com/346364493%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D%3C4%3B%3D%3C47%3 DXROQDF%3E232394449%3A7%3C7ot1lsi

TracieB

02-21-2006, 07:05 PM

I have a kinda intimate question for all you photographers. My friend is building her portfolio and I am going to do some nude (read: not porno!!!) shots for her on Sunday morning. We're going to do some in my house and then go to a deserted beach and do some more.

Do you have any tips or suggestions about what to wear, how to prepare, etc? I'm kinda nervous but she has wonderful vision and I feel comfortable with her, so hopefully the shyness won't last the whole time we're shooting. Thanks!

Just an FYI... these are the kinds of shots we're doing:

http://www.photo.net/photos/Sascha%20H%FCttenhain

This one is kind of inspirational, too:

http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=213527&ratings=true

ETA: the links are probably not safe for work....

nicole

02-21-2006, 07:16 PM

I would say start the pics with some clothing on then once you're comfortable work your way to no clothing. I've never done any pics like that though behind or in front of the camera, so I'm not really sure how they work. I do like nudes though. Some of those inspiration pics are really cool. I noticed they're all b&w - is that what you plan on doing?

justHB

02-21-2006, 07:28 PM

While I haven't photographed any nudes, I did draw them in college. One thing I noticed about all of our models was there self-confidence and level of comfort in their own skin - and that was in front of a bunch of kids in their twenties.

One thing I was told by one of the models we sketched was that she started out doing photography shoots where she would use chiffon (or other sheer material) to act as a filter for the first couple of shots and then as she became more comfortable, she would slowly take away the materials. I saw a gorgeous one of her where she was wrapped in layers upon layers of tulle and you could still see her form underneath. She wasn't nude, but the photographer achieved the right effect. Perhaps you can start off like this and then as the shoot goes on and you become more comfortable, slowly remove the items?

Since the photographer is your friend, I imagine you'll do just fine. Nudes can be absolutely gorgeous when done in the right context. It sounds like they will be.

Good luck!

TracieB

02-21-2006, 07:33 PM

Ha! I didn't realize they were all b&w! Funny! I imagine we'll do a little bit of both.

I'm planning on putting the pics in a album for my husband. I can't wait to see his reaction!!!

The hardest part will be the confidence thing. I'll definitely try the sheer material first and see how that works.

Thanks for your suggestions!

seastars

02-21-2006, 07:46 PM

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TracieB

02-21-2006, 08:03 PM

Good idea!!! I never would have thought of that. Thanks!

Koala_Gurl

02-21-2006, 09:20 PM

Good luck with the shoot! Maybe have a glass of wine before hand? I know it would make *me* feel a bit more confident.

Great advice about wearing loose fitting clothes / shoes!

CityGirl

02-21-2006, 11:40 PM

Hi. I just found this thread a few days ago, and have been catching up with all the interesting work. I plan on posting some photos soon, and TracieB's question brings up one of my own. But first, and introduction:

DH and I were both design majors in college and did a lot of traditional B&W phototography and printing back then. We are both getting back into photography again as a hobby and have invested in a Nikon D70, an assortment of lenses, and a studio lighting kit. We love digital! I have forgotten a lot of the technical stuff, but am re-learning as I go. I love that some of you participate at photofriday.com. I've been looking for a new "project" to get me out and shooting, and that might just be it.

So my question first- DH and I both shoot nudes, everything from studio art nudes to a more photo-journalist style. Is this a style of photography that people are interested in seeing here, or providing feedback on? I don't know if there are regulations on CC about nudity. Obviously, if people were interested I could post those photos as a link. And of course, if people aren't interested in including nudes in this thread I have plenty of non-nude stuff to share.

TracieB - My suggestions on how to prepare are to wear non-binding clothes like seastars said. Also, you can give you skin a more even look if you really moisturize or use a light skin oil beforehand. Pay attention to how much make-up you use because it can make your face a different color/texture than your body in the photos. If you can, go through some fashion magazines or those photos you posted and practice some of the poses in the mirror before this weekend. There is a big difference between art nude poses and, say, Playboy poses. Know which style your friend wants to shoot. Good models have ideas and will be able to change their poses without the photographer directing every move. I know when I shoot, even with a seasoned model, the first 20 shots or so are throw aways. So just get comfortable with clothes on, and don't worry about those first poses. I find it helps to have music playing, and since it is a friend I'd say go for the glass of wine! Have fun! I think posing nude is very liberating. It sounds like you're going to put together quite a treat for DH.

seastars

02-22-2006, 07:51 AM

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TracieB

02-22-2006, 07:57 PM

You ladies are the best! Thank you so much for all of the help. I really appreciate it. I would say I'd post some after the shoot for you to see, but I don't know about that ;) :p

nicole

02-22-2006, 08:12 PM

So my question first- DH and I both shoot nudes, everything from studio art nudes to a more photo-journalist style. Is this a style of photography that people are interested in seeing here, or providing feedback on? I don't know if there are regulations on CC about nudity. Obviously, if people were interested I could post those photos as a link. And of course, if people aren't interested in including nudes in this thread I have plenty of non-nude stuff to share.

I don't think this would be a problem as long as the text you hyperlink is pretty clear about what it links to so there's no confusion. I think most people are fine with nudes, but there's always the chance. What does everyone else think?

In the meantime, I'd love to see some other pics. I need inspiration to get outside and take some pictures, but it's been too cold!

Peggy guggen

03-03-2006, 07:31 PM

There are so many beautiful pictures in this thread :)

I just recently got a nikon digital camera SLR D50 for my birthday and I love it! I have been practicing taking a few shot in and around the house and have been very impressed by how good the camera is. I started with a small olympus but eventually grew out of it.

Here are some samples of my amateur hobby shots.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/reemlady/more/8812452f.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/reemlady/more/dceef0f1.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/reemlady/more/54eef52e.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/reemlady/more/0aa8146c.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/reemlady/more/291c12f1.jpg

Peggy guggen

03-03-2006, 07:33 PM

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/reemlady/more/DSC_00170101.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/reemlady/more/0b5a5533.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/reemlady/more/0b98b057.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/reemlady/more/DSC_00070088.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/reemlady/more/DSC_00110099.jpg

Peggy guggen

03-03-2006, 07:33 PM

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/reemlady/more/DSC_00560120.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/reemlady/more/DSC_00120100.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/reemlady/more/DSC_00130196.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/reemlady/more/DSC_00170199.jpg

Peggy guggen

03-03-2006, 07:34 PM

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/bbbqueen/DSC_00170407.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/bbbqueen/defbe0e0.jpg

greenbunny

03-03-2006, 07:37 PM

I am fine with nudes as long as they are linked and not directly posted...I would not mind them, but I think my company would frown on it.

Peggy, I love that last shot...is that a water fountain? A garden sculpture?

Peggy guggen

03-03-2006, 07:41 PM

Thanks green bunny! it's actually a bird feeder we got at an antique shop in NJ. :)

Sunshine

03-03-2006, 08:58 PM

Peggy guggen

03-03-2006, 09:10 PM

I too love that last shot, and the one with the branches too:)

Is the poem in the frame special to you? (In the shot with the vase) It would look really neat if you had the frame in focus, and the vase blurred!
(Am I allowed to post things like this?)

Thanks for sharing:D
Yes it is meaningful. It's the speech my SIL didn't get to make at our wedding, so she framed it and gave it to us. I like that idea and I will try that, thanks!! :)

Peggy guggen

03-05-2006, 12:27 PM

Sunshine, I tried the idea but just didn't have the ye for it and couldn't get it to look the way I thought it should look, I will try again soon.

Here are some pics I took this week.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/bbbqueen/DSC_00360414.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/bbbqueen/DSC_00370415.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/bbbqueen/DSC_00550425.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/bbbqueen/DSC_00610430.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/bbbqueen/DSC_00700435.jpg

MrsAttackKitten

03-05-2006, 02:02 PM

WOW! Rachel, you are getting really good. You're gonna make some big bucks soon.

Peggy guggen

03-05-2006, 03:18 PM

Thanks Kort! I doubt it though, it's just a hobby and I'll probably get bored with it soon, lol.

t3h_wookiee

03-06-2006, 06:16 PM

I just found this thread, and thought I'd post several of my favorite shots and some more recent ones. :)

DH during the first of our two snowfalls this year:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/kawaii_nyako/Random%20Pics/JonSnow.jpg
The OU Library:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/kawaii_nyako/Random%20Pics/OULibrary.jpg
The evergreens outside of the OU Armory:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/kawaii_nyako/Random%20Pics/TreesRepetition.jpg

I wish this squirrel was facing the other way, but I love this picture!
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/kawaii_nyako/Random%20Pics/squirrel.jpg

DH's lapel pin from graduation on the new tie I bought him.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/kawaii_nyako/Random%20Pics/TiePin.jpg

t3h_wookiee

03-06-2006, 06:17 PM

The Bradford pears started blooming this past week, so I took advantage of them being pretty:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/kawaii_nyako/SharpBuds.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/kawaii_nyako/PrettyBuds.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/kawaii_nyako/FlowerMacro.jpg

DaniML

03-07-2006, 08:37 AM

kemaji

03-07-2006, 08:48 AM

I'm totally lurking in this thread because I love seeing all of your photos I wanted to hijack a moment: t3h_wookie, I had to do a double take because your DH looks almost exactly like my brother, it's uncanny!

t3h_wookiee

03-07-2006, 09:37 AM

That's pretty funny kemaji! :) The really funny thing is that he also looks exactly like another friend of ours who just got married to another buddy (who looks a bit like me). It's kinda creepy at this point! lol :)

Peggy guggen

03-07-2006, 10:31 AM

Love the pictures you girls posted!

I also just got a Nikon D50 as an early b-day/anniversary present. I LOVE it. My main reason for wanting a digital SLR was to take action shots of my son playing sports. He has his first baseball tournament this weekend and I'm so excited to take pictures! I'm still learning how to use the camera and all it's features so I'm sure the first ones won't be all that great. I'll post some after the weekend.
Don't you love it?! I'm learning new stuff everyday! I just went to the cemetary yesterday and took these shots :)

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/bbbqueen/335b299b.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/bbbqueen/DSC_00610489.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/bbbqueen/DSC_00630491.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/bbbqueen/DSC_00320460.jpg

DaniML

03-07-2006, 11:52 AM

Peggy guggen... Great shots! I hope I'll have "the eye" to get good shots!

Peggy guggen

03-07-2006, 06:43 PM

Thanks very much DaniML. I'm sure you will! I'm still learning myself and sometimes it's so frustratin because you see a good shot in your minds eye but you just can't get it in the camera. I just keep trying and don't give up till I get what I think looks just about right.

I can't wait to see yours :)

Good luck to your son on the team!

cocoa_femme

03-08-2006, 11:24 AM

Photographer, filmmaker Gordon Parks dies (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11717768/?GT1=7850)
Artist chronicled black America for 'Life' magazine, directed movie 'Shaft'

The Associated Press
Updated: 12:02 a.m. ET March 8, 2006

NEW YORK - Gordon Parks, who captured the struggles and triumphs of black America as a photographer for Life magazine and then became Hollywood’s first major black director with “The Learning Tree” and the hit “Shaft,” died Tuesday, his family said. He was 93.

Parks, who also wrote fiction and was an accomplished composer, died at his home in New York, according to a former wife, Genevieve Young, and nephew Charles Parks.

“Nothing came easy,” Parks wrote in his autobiography. “I was just born with a need to explore every tool shop of my mind, and with long searching and hard work. I became devoted to my restlessness.”

He covered everything from fashion to politics to sports during his 20 years at Life, from 1948 to 1968.

But as a photographer, he was perhaps best known for his gritty photo essays on the grinding effects of poverty in the United States and abroad and on the spirit of the civil rights movement.

Rest of story can be found here (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11717768/?GT1=7850).

vee05

03-28-2006, 10:20 PM

Was lurking and found this thread. I am taking a beginers Photography class this summer and am so thrilled about it.

Quick Question: what should one look in a digi cam?

TIA

~V

Little Angel '77

03-31-2006, 06:04 AM

Was lurking and found this thread. I am taking a beginers Photography class this summer and am so thrilled about it.

Quick Question: what should one look in a digi cam?

TIA

~V
Depends what you want to use it for? Are you looking to go pro, or just a good camera that takes good pictures?

lakewoodbride

04-02-2006, 10:24 PM

I'm new to this thread...and to Constant Chatter! But, I just bought a Nikon D50 yesterday (my first digital SLR!) and I'm so excited to have come across this thread because I would love to become better at taking pictures!

Some of the photos posted on here are just AMAZING! I am drooling and wish that I could grasp all the technical aspects (like ISO, aperature, and shutter speed) a little quicker.

Right now, I have a 18-70mm lens. Anyone recommend that I upgrade to a 50mm, 1.8? Or is that necessary for someone who is just starting out?

Little Angel: I love that shot of the wine bottle that you took among the glasses. How did you focus solely on the wine bottle and make everything else blurry?

Little Angel '77

04-03-2006, 11:13 AM

Little Angel: I love that shot of the wine bottle that you took among the glasses. How did you focus solely on the wine bottle and make everything else blurry?

I shot it with a low aperture (fstop) and a 50MM lens.
I believe I tookd it at ISO 400, and F Stop of 1.8. I can't tell you the shutter for the life of me. I can look later.

Its all about Good glass. :)

calliope_muses

04-03-2006, 03:54 PM

A few random ones:

At the OKC National Memorial...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/7177867c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/memorial/PICT0047.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/memorial/jeezus.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/memorial/99e6cc0d.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/memorial/82cdef4f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/memorial/86d19a3c.jpg

Those came out huge... let me know if I need to shrink them down!

calliope_muses

04-03-2006, 04:36 PM

My favorite subject - my kitties:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/Kitties/61ae6b63.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/Kitties/pete.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/Kitties/3a8c1432.jpg

DaniML

04-04-2006, 10:23 AM

calliope_muses, GREAT pictures at the OKC Memorial!

ManteoChik

04-04-2006, 08:31 PM

So I just thought I'd drop these off. While photographing my models at the gardens today one of them started to play with the cats there (the grounds keepers feed the stray cats) they started to make these funny faces so I had to capture the moment. *Disclaimer....I don't normally cut off limbs but I didn't want to post pics of my models without permission.

http://images.snapfish.com/3467439%3B6%7Ffp342%3Enu%3D3233%3E53%3A%3E36%3B%3E 232453%3A45%3C454ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/3467439%3B6%7Ffp33%3A%3Enu%3D324%3B%3E997%3E%3B%3A 6%3EWSNRCG%3D323362%3B397%3B8%3Cnu0mrj

Peggy guggen

04-05-2006, 07:44 AM

Great cat pics muses and manteo. :)

Here is a little friend I met while on one of my photography expeditions.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f371/bbbqueen/cat.jpg

Lindsan

04-05-2006, 01:57 PM

Some photos from my recent trip to Switzerland.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/175006.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/175056.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/175086.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/175103.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/175118.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/175148.jpg

Lindsan

04-05-2006, 01:58 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/175157.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/175204.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/175092.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/175029.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/175021.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/175015.jpg

vee05

04-05-2006, 02:25 PM

Gorgeous!

Sunshine

04-05-2006, 02:26 PM

Really great pics Lindsan!
I Love the scenic ones best! WHat a beautiful place!

nicole

04-05-2006, 04:42 PM

I took these yesterday around my apartment complex - just experimenting. :)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/goddessnike13/NWR/IMG_3259smallbwcontrast.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/goddessnike13/NWR/IMG_3240small.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/goddessnike13/NWR/IMG_3242bwsmall.jpg

MeTheGirlie

04-06-2006, 10:44 AM

I think they're dead now, I haven't been in my office lately, but when I first got them they were beautiful!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6da27b3127cce886435801b7200000016108AbtGbJi5cOX

solongtogo

04-13-2006, 05:58 AM

fantastic pictures everyone!

calliope-as usual, I love your pictures!!

Courtney-love the expression on kittys face:)

Hello Kitty

04-18-2006, 12:07 PM

I was going to come to this thread to post some pictures, but I need help instead!

On Saturday, I photographed a structure fire from about 20 feet. It was incredibly sunny and I used DH's EOS 3 with no flash (don't have one, any recommendations?) and 200 film. Although the pics are in good focus and are composed really well, the majority didn't develop because they were 'underexposed'. I don't understand how they're so dark.

I'm really upset about this, as it was a unique opportunity to take pics and the guys there were really looking forward to the pictures. I may have a second chance in a few weeks and want to get it right. Any suggestions? TIA!

KarenS

04-18-2006, 12:13 PM

can you scan and post some of them? And do you remember the settings on your camera? That would help. I'm kind of puzzled that something shot on a sunny day would be underexposed, but I'm willing to take a look and see if I can figure it out.

Karen

Hello Kitty

04-18-2006, 12:53 PM

Thanks. :cool: Sorry for the size, I left them kind of large in case that would give you any clues. ETA - I will resize/delete these after Karen/anyone else looks @ them.

As far as settings, I have no clue, but it says M 640 in the window at the top. This (http://froogle.google.com/froogle_cluster?q=canon+ultrasonic+lens+28-200mm&pid=2099693203736937939&oid=1128897271902495062&btnG=Search+Froogle&scoring=mrd&hl=en)was the lens I used (obviously not the digital version).

It was very clear/sunny here, and it wasn't as smoky as it looks:
IMG deleted
It was slightly overcast here:
IMG deleted

KarenS

04-18-2006, 01:13 PM

Ok, w/out knowing the settings I can't say for sure, but here's my educated guess. I'm assuming that you were shooting on some mode of automatic, and not manually setting your exposure.

The flames and the sky (pretty impressive flames there, BTW) seem to be well exposed. It seems to me that your camera was overcompensating for the brightness of the flames and the brightness of the sky and therefore anything that was not as bright as the flame was being underexposed.

I'm also thinking that it could be *partially* just bad printing. Where did you get them developed and printed and have you looked at the negatives to see if you can see any detail in the negs?

Karen

Hello Kitty

04-18-2006, 01:24 PM

Thanks. I used auto-focus on the camera, but I'm not sure about the exposure. What would I do to fix that next time (if there is one)? Another thing, is that I was zoomed in the majority of the time - would that have anything to do with it?

I just got them processed at the little general/drugstore here - pics from my point & shoot have turned out fine in the past, so I didn't worry about taking them there. In looking at the negatives, you can see some more details, and the pics that didn't get printed, you can see faint details. Was it anything they did in the developing?

marchfamily

04-18-2006, 02:01 PM

I know this is a matter of opinion, but share your thoughts. I am in the market for a new camera. I currently have a pretty outdated Sony Cyber-shot. I like the ease of use and the size. But have been disappointed by shutter speed and flash (takes forever). I pretty much use it to take pictures of my child (soon to be two kids) – and rarely use it for anything else. I rarely enlarge any pictures that I take, so most cameras would work for my needs. My question: stick with the point and shoot, or go with a digital SLR? I’m interested in learning more about photography. I like the some of the options offered with higher end cameras, i.e. portrait settings etc.

Thoughts?

eta - sorry...I thought I was posting in the "learning photography" thread. I'm posting there too!

mpc863

04-19-2006, 11:23 AM

Question for all the photographers...

I just got the negatives from our wedding photographer (long story, but she was so disorganized and never got around to getting prints for us so she just sent us the negatives). I want to make prints from them but I have no idea where to start. How do I find a high quality photo lab? I live in Chicago if that helps. Also, she used b/w and color. Most of the negatives look like 35mm negatives (at least they look like negatives I have seen before). They are in strips and she sent thme in negative cover things (plastic protective sheets?). The color film is Kodak 400NC and the B/W film is Kodak T400CN and Delta 3200 Professional.

The others came in a box with individual negatives. They are bigger than the other negatives. The proofs for these negatives are an odd shape (different than the other proofs). The film for these is also Kodak 400NC (at least for the color ones).

As you can tell I have no idea what I'm doing. If possible, can someone point me in the right direction? I would love to get prints made as it has been almost 3 years but I don't want to screw it up or give the negatives to people who may mess them up (if that's possible).

Thanks in advance!

Maya

KarenS

04-19-2006, 11:50 AM

Maya,

It sounds like you have both 35mm and medium format negatives. The film is pretty standard and any pro lab or good consumer lab can print them (and by "good consumer lab" I don't mean Wolf or Sam's or whatever!).

I'd suggest that you look in your local phone directory under "photo labs" and see what's available in your town. Then call them and ask them what they offer.

However, I will warn you that since the negatives have been cut, it will cost you more to have them all printed, since the whole roll of film can't just be run through the machine. If you need more specific help, please feel free to email me at karen @ ksimmons.com

Kaern

mpc863

04-19-2006, 11:55 AM

Karen,
Thank you for your quick response. I just got off the phone with Gamma Lab in Chicago. You are correct, the cut medium format negatives are quite expensive to print:
5 x 7 $21.75
8 x 10 $25.50

He said that if the 35 mm negatives are in strips (they are, about 4 to a strip) than they can do automatic processing. Those prices seem quite reasonable:

3.5 x 5 $.75
4 x 6 $.95
5 x 7 $4.25
8 x 10 $7.25

Does that seem reasonable to you?

KarenS

04-19-2006, 12:19 PM

Maya,

Well. Huh. The medium format print price seems extremely high. The prices on the 35mm seem much more in line with what I would have expected.

However, Gamma is an excellent lab - I've heard of them, though never used them myself. They have a great reputation.

I don't know how you'd feel about shipping your medium format negs, but I would be happy to check with my film lab and see what they'd charge for basic proof prints for you. I think I can get you a much better price on both proofs and on final prints.

Karen

Fenway

05-09-2006, 03:36 PM

I'm not a real photographer, but I really enjoy taking pictures. I shoot mostly with the digital Rebel. I also have the PowerShot SD500 that lives in my purse.I hope you don't mind that I'm jumping in, but here are some pics from our honeymoon in November:

http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3A445%3A3%7Ffp336%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E298%3E654%3E WSNRCG%3D32333872%3B3%3A78nu0mrj

http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3A445%3A3%7Ffp336%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E298%3E654%3E WSNRCG%3D32333872%3C335%3Cnu0mrj

http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3A445%3A3%7Ffp336%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E298%3E654%3E WSNRCG%3D3233387369%3A99nu0mrj

http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3A445%3A3%7Ffp336%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E298%3E654%3E WSNRCG%3D3233387383%3B7%3Cnu0mrj

Fenway

05-09-2006, 03:40 PM

Here are a few more. I stalked this bird for a good half an hour. lol
http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3A445%3A3%7Ffp338%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E298%3E654%3E WSNRCG%3D3233387358596nu0mrj

http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3A445%3A3%7Ffp335%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E298%3E654%3E WSNRCG%3D32333873636%3B%3Anu0mrj

http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3A445%3A3%7Ffp336%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E298%3E654%3E WSNRCG%3D3233387363724nu0mrj

http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3A445%3A3%7Ffp338%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E298%3E654%3E WSNRCG%3D3233387363726nu0mrj

Fenway

05-09-2006, 03:48 PM

These are some shots I took for a free local newspaper that I volunteer for. I love pictures of fishing boats.
http://static.flickr.com/37/84029841_2db04c8d9e.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/41/84029444_d37f592b4d.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/40/84029307_71ad1579c3.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/41/107826591_c50191e871.jpg?v=0

nicole

05-09-2006, 05:33 PM

lilydawg - I really like the fishing boat pictures!

I took these of our wedding venue today
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/goddessnike13/Cakes%20and%20other/IMG_3455small.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/goddessnike13/Cakes%20and%20other/IMG_3442small.jpg

Fenway

05-09-2006, 07:56 PM

Thanks. Fishing boats have so much character.

What is that glass building? Its really neat!

nicole

05-09-2006, 08:01 PM

It's a floral conservatory called the Jewel Box. It's in Forest Park in St. Louis.

calliope_muses

06-04-2006, 01:42 PM

A few from my trip to Oregon and Washington last month:
(My LJ friends are going to get tired of seeing my pic posted here and in my journal!)

Cannon Beach:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/oregon%202006/Cannon%20Beach/b19690d7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/oregon%202006/Cannon%20Beach/131d8f14.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/oregon%202006/Cannon%20Beach/sunset_beginning2_jpeg.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/oregon%202006/Cannon%20Beach/haystack_rock2.jpg

More in the next post.

calliope_muses

06-04-2006, 01:48 PM

Mt. St. Helens:
(The mountain was cloudy and uncooperative that day, so I didn't get much...)

Petrified tree trunks are still everywhere in the blast zone, even after 25 years:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/oregon%202006/Mt%20St%20Helens/tree_trunks.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/oregon%202006/Mt%20St%20Helens/tree_trunk2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/oregon%202006/Mt%20St%20Helens/tree_stump.jpg

Nice little mountain stream:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/oregon%202006/Mt%20St%20Helens/fall_stream2.jpg

One more post to go...

calliope_muses

06-04-2006, 02:15 PM

And the real reason for my trip - a college girlfriend's wedding:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/oregon%202006/wedding/spying.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/oregon%202006/wedding/kissykissy.jpg

Don't ask:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/oregon%202006/wedding/what_are_you_looking_for.jpg

The ever-amusing money dance at the reception:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/oregon%202006/wedding/maury_mandi_money_dance.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/oregon%202006/wedding/brokeback_andrew.jpg

My friend Tarrah is going to kill me for this one:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/roltid01/oregon%202006/wedding/tarrah_magic_boobs.jpg

trickytater

06-04-2006, 11:14 PM

the shot with the clouds and houses is beautiful! Where was your honeymoon?

I'm not a real photographer, but I really enjoy taking pictures. I shoot mostly with the digital Rebel. I also have the PowerShot SD500 that lives in my purse.I hope you don't mind that I'm jumping in, but here are some pics from our honeymoon in November:

http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3A445%3A3%7Ffp336%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E298%3E654%3E WSNRCG%3D32333872%3B3%3A78nu0mrj

http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3A445%3A3%7Ffp336%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E298%3E654%3E WSNRCG%3D32333872%3C335%3Cnu0mrj

http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3A445%3A3%7Ffp336%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E298%3E654%3E WSNRCG%3D3233387369%3A99nu0mrj

http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3A445%3A3%7Ffp336%3Enu%3D323%3B%3E298%3E654%3E WSNRCG%3D3233387383%3B7%3Cnu0mrj

BrownEyedGirl

06-08-2006, 10:30 AM

Here are a few that I took on our vacation in Mexico. Let me know what you think.

Pier by our resort:
http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3C9%3B992%7Ffp344%3Enu%3D3255%3E9%3B%3A%3E%3A% 3C8%3EWSNRCG%3D32337%3B%3C96288%3Cnu0mrj

Pics from a Mayan village we visited:
http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3C9%3B992%7Ffp33%3A%3Enu%3D3255%3E9%3B%3A%3E%3 A%3C8%3EWSNRCG%3D32337%3B%3C96%3B843nu0mrj

http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3C9%3B992%7Ffp33%3A%3Enu%3D3255%3E9%3B%3A%3E%3 A%3C8%3EWSNRCG%3D32337%3B%3C96%3A%3A83nu0mrj

http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3C9%3B992%7Ffp344%3Enu%3D3255%3E9%3B%3A%3E%3A% 3C8%3EWSNRCG%3D32337%3B%3C96%3B83%3Anu0mrj

http://images1.snapfish.com/346%3C9%3B992%7Ffp342%3Enu%3D3255%3E9%3B%3A%3E%3A% 3C8%3EWSNRCG%3D32337%3B%3C96%3B83%3Bnu0mrj

I'm really just starting out, and don't really know if I have "the eye"...I'm an accountant, this art stuff is a bit foreign to me.

KarenS

06-08-2006, 11:15 AM

A suggestion for you - try to avoid the middle of the picture. :)

In other words, all of your images are nicely exposed, but everything is in the middle. The horizon is in the middle in the first photo. In the next three the subjects are in the middle. In the last one the door is in the middle.

As you're composing your photos, think about what's called the Rule of Thirds. That is: draw an imaginary tic-tac-toe grid over your photo and try to place main points where the grid comes together.

Unfortunately I'm not home or I'd post something ... I'll try to get something uploaded tonight.

Using the rule of thirds gives you a more dynamic image and makes for an interesting composition that draws the viewers eye more into the photo.

Karen

strwbrygirl

06-26-2006, 09:08 PM

Karen- I'm not the PP, but I think that's a great suggestion, and I'm going to try to remember it for myself. Thanks!

nicole

06-26-2006, 09:36 PM

Just some pictures I've taken recently

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/goddessnike13/NWR/IMG_0056cropsmall.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/goddessnike13/NWR/panoramaphotostitch1small.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/goddessnike13/NWR/IMG_3520smallhicon.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/goddessnike13/NWR/IMG_0078small.jpg

deliciousjones

06-27-2006, 07:00 AM

hey nicole! i love the panoramic of busch stadium! brings back memories - i grew up in stl!

nicole

06-27-2006, 08:02 AM

That's cool! Do you like Busch II as I call it?

deliciousjones

06-27-2006, 08:23 AM

i have no idea! i've never seen the new stadium.

nicole

06-27-2006, 09:54 AM

The picture is of the new stadium :)

seastars

06-27-2006, 12:36 PM

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deliciousjones

06-27-2006, 01:33 PM

seastars:

since the amount of and type of light is probably one of the single most important factors in photography, that's a pretty big question. :)

when shooting portraits, i aim for first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon (i did a 6pm session last night and the light was soft and sweet and beautiful). on clear days (and when you can't avoid shooting in the middle of the day), open shade is great. the sky acts as one huge reflector and projects a soft light onto the subjects and will give you great catchlights.

http://www.christineplamann.com/clientproofs/bernsteinparty/images/bernsteinparty96.jpg

i took this in open shade at noon. see how in her eyes, you can see the sky reflected? the shade prevented shadows and squinting, while the sky behind me reflected light onto her face.

deliciousjones

06-27-2006, 01:36 PM

also, if you have an LJ, pm and i can tell you about a community for photographer over there!

wander_woman

07-11-2006, 04:20 PM

Hi guys. What a great thread! Amazing pictures! Definitely an inspiration.

I have a question about digital manipulation of photos.

I'm currently trying to sort through our travel pictures (all taken with a digital camera) to decide which ones to print and frame. I've just learned the basics of playing around with photoshop. I was amazed at how such basic functions, like Auto Levels and Auto Contrast, can change a picture. I thought some of our pics were terrific as they were, then was surprised at how much better the automatic adjustments made them (and I haven't even begun to learn about all the custom adjustments you can do). Not all of the pics were improved by the automatic adjustments, but more than half look better now than they did before.

So my question is ... how much editing do you do in photoshop? Do you think it really enhances your pictures? Does it feel like "cheating"? Are there any negative side effects I should be aware of (e.g. do some of the photoshop manipulations look fine on screen but bad when blown up and printed)? What photoshop functions do you use/like the most?

I hope this isn't a repeat question ... I've only skimmed through this thread so far, but plan to go back and read every post. I'll try to post some pics in here soon.

deliciousjones

07-11-2006, 04:51 PM

i run every client photo through photoshop to crop (my camera takes photos in 4x6 and i proof in 5x7), sharpen and convert.

for photos that i'm showing in black and white, i run a quick conversion action. for photos that i'm showing in color, i do a quick contrast/sharpen action.

if you exposure accurately in the first place, you won't need to do any levels and curves adjustments. not that there's anything wrong with doing that, but i do think that photoshop has made a lot of photographers lazy because it's so easy for us to "fix" the technical errors that we make when we originally take the shot.

amygrrl

07-12-2006, 05:15 PM

finally broke out my new nikon d70 to give it a try. however, i found that many of my pictures that i just took came out with a blueish tint while others look great. these were all taken under the same lighting conditions (natural light through a window coming in from the left) and the same location/ time with similar settings. i can't figure out why many came out blueish. also, the blueish ones are not all with the same settings, they vary. here are a couple along with the settings. any ideas? (also the only editing i did was to pump up the brightness on the blueish one to see if that would help. didn't really do much) thanks!

KarenS

07-12-2006, 06:58 PM

Natural light - sunlight and outdoor light is naturally a cool light, so it will be bluish. If your exposure changes, then the blue cast may become more noticeable. It will also be more noticeable if the image is slightly underexposed.

My experience with most digital cameras is that you really need to set your camera to overexpose about 1/3 to 1/2 stop at all times.

Also if you custom white balance (check your manual - each camera does it differently) then you'll eliminate that blue (or orange or green or whatever) cast to the photos.

Karen

calliope_muses

07-12-2006, 08:49 PM

My experience with most digital cameras is that you really need to set your camera to overexpose about 1/3 to 1/2 stop at all times.

Karen

I am so glad to hear (hmm...is 'hear' really the right word? ;) ) you say that. I thought I was crazy or that something was wrong with my individual camera. I typically have to overexpose a tad from what the meter tells me. I'm such an amateur - I thought sure I just wasn't getting it.

KarenS

07-12-2006, 09:06 PM

I'm such an amateur - I thought sure I just wasn't getting it.Nah - it's not you at all. I keep my camera set to +1/3 stop or more unless I'm photographing something really dark.

Here's the thing (and if you know this already, feel free to skip it :)): Your camera meter averages exposures and tries to expose for a mid range. Meaning it tries to make everything middle gray (technically 18% gray). So if you meter something that's mostly white or light, it will underexpose it - trying to make it gray. If you meter something that's mostly black or dark, it will over expose it - trying ot make it gray. Most of what you photograph (unless you're a wedding photographer photographing a bunch of guys in black tuxes) is going to be more *light* than dark. So most of the time your meter will underexpose. Make sense?

The truth of the matter is that cameras have always done this. The difference is when you take film to the lab, they fix all of that for you and all you see are the fixed prints. Now that people are shooting digital, they're having to FIX those things themselves instead of just letting the lab do it.

Same with light temperatures. Before your lab would automatically correct for daylight, tungsten light, flourescent light, etc. Now, you see all of that before it's been corrected.

Even though digital is a lot easier and less expensive than film in a lot of ways, it actually makes taking good photos a lot harder because it removes the middle man who fixed the mistakes before you ever saw them.

Karen

calliope_muses

07-13-2006, 06:18 AM

Here's the thing (and if you know this already, feel free to skip it :)): Your camera meter averages exposures and tries to expose for a mid range. Meaning it tries to make everything middle gray (technically 18% gray). So if you meter something that's mostly white or light, it will underexpose it - trying to make it gray. If you meter something that's mostly black or dark, it will over expose it - trying ot make it gray. Most of what you photograph (unless you're a wedding photographer photographing a bunch of guys in black tuxes) is going to be more *light* than dark. So most of the time your meter will underexpose. Make sense?

It does make perfect sense explained that way. I've had 2 professors try to exlpain the concept and I've read about it in my books, but they all tried to get too technical for me. (I also think it was a difference in communication styles between male and female.) Your explanation gives me the real world context that my brain can latch on to. Thanks!!

MaineBelle

07-20-2006, 02:56 PM

I haven't posted in this thread before, but I thought the Photography thread seemed like an appropriate place to post this:

I read about this new website to share digital photos (I know, I know there are already so many out there). It is: http://www.tabblo.com

You can make individual collages ("tabblos") with your pictures and then share your tabblos.

CrazyAva

07-26-2006, 01:31 AM

Hello. I'm new here and saw this photography thread. Is anyone around these days? Would love to talk about photos with other picture lovers.

KarenS

07-26-2006, 08:26 AM

Just jump right in and post. People will respond. :)

Sometimes the thread goes thru a lull when no one posts for a while and then it gets busy again. Just depends on what's going on here and elsewhere!

K.

t3h_wookiee

07-26-2006, 08:50 AM

Ava! Hey girl, fancy seeing you over here too. :) I swear all of Maureen's jbs will wind up here. ;)

So I'm really liking my 50mm lens. It's taken some getting used to with having to actually be farther away to get a shot than with that kit lens, but the pictures are so much better. Can't wait until I can buy some more lenses! :D It's like a bug I swear, or Pringles-once you buy one you can't stop! :D

nicole

07-26-2006, 09:19 AM

That's exactly why I didn't get an SLR when I had to replace my camera. Way too much fun. :D

CrazyAva

07-26-2006, 12:17 PM

I didn't know Maureen was even here haha. I came over because Shonna told me about it. :)

Camera equipment is like tattoos, those who get them can't just stop at one. ;) I, unfortunately have the double bug, I get tattoos and camera equipment.

I have a Canon 10D camera. I had a couple of good lenses, but there were some issues with them, one I cannot use because for some odd reason it's not compatible with the 10D...go figure, so I spent thousands on this lens and I can only use it on the old camera that is now broken. Then, I had a 14mm very wide angle lens that I am waiting on a couple to pay me for because their son broke it while at a wedding. I was holding my camera at my side leaning on the wall and this kid decided to squeeze between me and the wall and pushed my camera straight into the wall cracking my lens. (Brand new $2k lens I might add)

Technically one would call me a "professional" However, I do not refer to myself as that. I am a photograher, that's it. I am always evolving always changing and growing to become a better photographer. Many times I am finding new techniques and going out on a 'training shoot' just like I used to when I was a photography student. Testing my settings and what not.

I just absolutely adore photography. I am more of a people shooter than anything else, but I do love abstract photography. I will see some seriously random stuff and just start taking pictures of it and hang it on my walls.

deliciousjones

07-26-2006, 01:09 PM

crazyava:

i think most professionals agree that the only way to stay fresh and to continue producing incredible images to always remain a student, to always challenge ourselves and to always be capable of looking critically at our own work. i know that if i go too long without any "practice" shoots, my work becomes stale and every session looks like the last one.

nicole

07-26-2006, 03:51 PM

CrazyAva - There's another thread here called 'Wanna Learn Photography' too, in case you're interested in that. It gets more technical than this one does.

calliope_muses

07-26-2006, 09:12 PM

Karen~

One more question? Can you recommend a good website or even a book to help me understand manual flash settings? I took a photo lighting class last semester and still just don't get it. I'm so confused about how to calculate flash power, program the flash, etc. The manual that came with my flash is sketchy at best. 2 whole pages of instruction, and most of that deals with the battery installation, etc. :o

TIA!

KarenS

07-26-2006, 10:24 PM

calliope_muses

07-27-2006, 06:32 AM

Once you put flash on your camera, the shutter controls the ambient (surrounding, non flash) light exposure, and the aperture (f-stop) controls the amount of light from the flash.

Karen

See, that's something I had no idea about. I'm glad to know that it's not just some simple concept that I'm failing to grasp. I get so frustrated when I miss a what could have been an awesome shot because I can't figure the flash out!

Thanks for your help - I'm grateful for whatever you can find!

EmilyZA

07-29-2006, 09:06 PM

nicole:I think I read in another thread that you purchased a Canon S3 or S2. How do you like it? And I apologize if I'm incorrect!

Little Angel '77

07-30-2006, 08:52 PM

Hm. I'll be honest - flash is the hardest thing for me. Even after 15 years in the biz, I still have to *think* about it when I use it, vs. just putting myself on autopilot. :)

One of the things that will help once you get it fixed in your brain is that the normal rules of exposure are a little different. Once you put flash on your camera, the shutter controls the ambient (surrounding, non flash) light exposure, and the aperture (f-stop) controls the amount of light from the flash. Always. That always holds true. So when you're setting your exposure, the normal ratio of shutter speed to f-stop doesn't exist like it does with only ambient light.

I always have to stop and *remember* that when I use my flash. It takes a minute for it to click in. :)

I'm not really sure about good current books, but I"ll ask on my board and see if anyone has any suggestions. Let me see what I can come up with.

Karen

I think I am more of a technical person and need hands on.
Thinking about it confuses the heck out of me.

The best other example of flash that I heard was that to get a great ambient light image WITH flash, and not make it look over powered, is to turn your flash down -1/2 and your exposure up +1/2, and you will get the closet thing to ambient light in the image without it looking flashy. depends on the scene, but I have good luck with it.

CrazyAva

08-01-2006, 03:51 PM

Thanks Nicole.

GeekGirl

08-01-2006, 06:41 PM

My brand new niece at about 2 hrs old:

http://static.flickr.com/73/192704079_80f5c3e32d.jpg?v=0

Just bragging. :)

Kates

08-08-2006, 01:07 PM

I figured I'd post my question here before I try the ChitChat thread....

Has anyone ever printed a photo to canvas? If so, what company do you recommend?

deliciousjones

08-08-2006, 03:09 PM

Kates:

I sell a TON of canvases to my client. I can recommend two great companies if you PM me, although I am not sure that they will work with non-photographers.

Kates

08-09-2006, 07:31 AM

Thanks deliciousjones, I just PM'd you!

Kasia216

08-24-2006, 08:46 PM

Hi Girls

I'm taking pictures of my pregnant friend on the beach this Saturday and I want to try to take advantage of the Morning light. I'm trying to settle on a time with her but not quite sure what time would provide the most optimal lighting.

I thought I remember someone telling me during the 1st 2 hrs after sunrise.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Here's a picture of my favorite subject: My Son Jackson
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/cheryl216/_DSC0022.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/cheryl216/Faceshot.jpg

nicole

08-25-2006, 06:44 AM

Such cute baby pictures!

I don't know any babies at the moment, so here are some flowers :)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/goddessnike13/Cakes%20and%20other/IMG_0867small.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/goddessnike13/Cakes%20and%20other/IMG_0873small.jpg

Katy

08-25-2006, 02:21 PM

Just a quick reminder to let you know that you still have time to participate in this month's 26 Things photo scavenger hunt (http://www.chatterblogging.com/2006/08/06/26-things/). Some of the words are proving to be a tad difficult and I know I'm having some challenges with some of the pictures. But don't let something like that hold you back. Just post what you can. And don't worry about using simple images or just a basic point and click, it's not a photography contest, it's just something fun.

Can't wait to see you what you guys have come up with! :cool:

imagirliegirl

08-26-2006, 05:45 PM

I took this today, thought it was pretty. We were at a little vineyard close to where we live.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h200/myheartbelongstodallas/cadbb9d2.jpg

And this one's just funny. It's an ostrich trying to break into our car at the wildlife ranch.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h200/myheartbelongstodallas/736a608a.jpg

KK812

08-27-2006, 01:16 AM

This isn't the best photo, because I'm a total ameture with anything but a P&S but I am starting to fiddle with my newly acquired rebel xt, and I just thought the OKC memorial was amazing. This is on manual and my first time shooting on manual at night, so it's not crystal clear, nor by any means a good picture. :p

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/pperry0501/IMG_3748smallbw.jpg

Franni

08-28-2006, 08:00 AM

imagirliegirl Love that butterfly picture. Great detail on that butterfly.

KK812 That looks great for a first attempt. My first attempt at night shots were horrible. If I wasn't there, I would not be able to make out the picture.

firefly

08-29-2006, 12:01 PM

I have a photo related question. I"m early Christmas shopping and looking for a 'good' book on photgraphing children for my sil. She likes to think of herself as good amature photographer (and she is) and I'd like to get her an instructional type book

I googled 'photographing children' and there are about 5 books but I don't know what makes one better than another. ftr she has an slr and a digital

t3h_wookiee

09-06-2006, 03:50 PM

KK Beautiful pic of the Memorial! Do you live around here, or were you just visiting?

Little Angel '77

09-08-2006, 08:58 AM

Firefly,
The best books you can buy are Understanding Exposure. It's not aimed at Childrens' photography... but half of photographing anything is understanding the exposure and what the camerra is trying to do.

firefly

09-08-2006, 08:37 PM

Thanks so much off to research those books.

KK812

10-06-2006, 06:29 PM

KK Beautiful pic of the Memorial! Do you live around here, or were you just visiting?

Just saw this! We were passing through on our move from Maryland to California. :) I was suprised at what a great city Oklahoma City is! We also loved Bricktown.

allison

10-06-2006, 06:57 PM

Just wanted to share a picture I took at a friends wedding last weekend!

http://static.flickr.com/102/257847476_2ea8dd71ef.jpg?v=0

MeTheGirlie

10-09-2006, 07:03 AM

Love that photo! What a shot! I love the lighting.

MeTheGirlie

10-10-2006, 06:10 AM

Went around takin' pics of things outside of my house the other day, thought I would share:

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/5418/dpp1572fl4.jpg

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/9351/dpp1571rb2.jpg

kristin

10-11-2006, 08:29 PM

I haven't perused this whole thread yet, but I would love to join your ranks one day! After 2 years of messing with a point and shoot digital and messing up so many of what I thought should have been good shots, I finally got a good camera.

I purchased an Olympus Evolt E-300 froma co-worker who is a professional photographer on the side. He promised to teach me the ins and outs of the camera, but I realized I have tons to learn!

Any advice on where to start? Do basic photography classes apply to digital cameras, or would a book be better?

Also, I already have some great shots and am looking for a place that prints them well. I sent my last batch to Walgreens and was disappointed in the quality of the print. Do I need to go to professional places to get a good print?

wander_woman

10-11-2006, 09:22 PM

kristin -- I get my pics printed at www.mpix.com and have always been happy with the results. I think someone on here may have recommended them to me way back when.

Great pictures, allison and methegirlie! Thanks for posting them.

snowzilla

10-11-2006, 10:06 PM

Fellow Canon Rebel owners (or Nikon-comparatives)....

I have an 18-55, and a 50 1.8 (was too cheap to splurge on the 1.4).....with a birthday coming up next week, I want to add another lens to the repertoire. Something not TOO insanely expensive - I would prefer to keep it to 500 or less. I shoot a variety of things - I'm a mother of three, so lots of kids' soccer games, baby girl learning to walk, etc. I would like something that isn't a fixed lens this time (I love my 1.8, but with a toddler on the move, I think I need a little more flexibility in the hand rather than the feet!), but other than that, I'm sort of stumped for what would be the most useful to me at this time, AND I have absolutely zero time to research (see above, where I mention that I'm a mother of three).

Any advice would be sincerely appreciated! :)

deliciousjones

10-12-2006, 08:52 AM

There's a Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 that is very popular and only about $400. I have the Canon version and it's great.

maniach

10-13-2006, 04:42 PM

I have a kind of random question that's not really on how to take photos, just equipment for a point and shoot digital. I have a Kodak LS743 and I found online some "underwater cases" like this:Camera Case (http://goshotcamera.zoovy.com/product/WPC005WP300_KOD_1) and I was wondering if anyone has used them and/or has any comments on their effectiveness and if they really are waterproof, etc.

Thanks!

snowzilla

10-13-2006, 05:30 PM

There's a Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 that is very popular and only about $400. I have the Canon version and it's great.

Excellent, thanks. :) I've passed the information along to hubby in the form of a "grocery" list to take with him to our favourite camera shop, along with a couple of other items I've had my eye on. ;)

Katy

10-13-2006, 05:48 PM

Snow, my husband has a Tarmon that he loves! I'll try to remember to ask him which one lens that he calls his favorite, go-to lens (and why).

AdminRichard

10-15-2006, 01:30 AM

Snow, my input would be that with the 50 and 18-55, you're pretty well covered on the close-range side. If you're shooting soccer games and more outdoor activities, it might be handy to get a little more zoom power in your camera bag for those moments where you find yourself 30 feet or more from your subject and still want a great close-up.

If you're comfortable with going into the f3.5-5.6 range for long-range outdoor shooting, you can come away with a Canon 28-200 zoom (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=206435&is=USA&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation) in the $350 ballpark. Tamron can bump you into the 300mm range in roughly the same price range (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=347531&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation).

I mostly shoot concerts, both club and arena, and my core lenses are a Tamron 17-55 2.8 and a Nikon 50mm 1.8 and 80-200mm 2.8.

Hope that shout from the peanut gallery helps.

-Richard

snowzilla

10-16-2006, 08:44 AM

Thanks for popping in, Richard! My 18-55 is a piece of crap - I seriously hate that thing, and will probably rarely use it once I have better lenses in my case. (It was the standard kit lens.)

So, are you shooting Nikon then? I just switched to Canon a little over a year ago.

Katy

10-16-2006, 10:56 AM

Snow, you *know* Richard doesn't come in here right? But yes, he uses a Nikon (a D70 and a D200). Me, I like his Tamron, 28-75 2.8, it covers pretty much all the basics in my book (and works well as the car is zooming along through the countryside - I don't think I've posted any of those pictures, but they might be in my Flickr).

But eh, what do I know - I'm pretty much a point and shoot kind of gal!

snowzilla

10-16-2006, 10:59 AM

allison

10-29-2006, 09:01 AM

Anyone have Adobe Photoshop? If so do you know where the burn tool is? I just got it from DH and am playing around with it trying to figure things out.

ETA: Nevermind! I found it! :p

Katy

10-29-2006, 10:30 AM

Anyone have Adobe Photoshop? If so do you know where the burn tool is? I just got it from DH and am playing around with it trying to figure things out.

ETA: Nevermind! I found it! :pI have challenges all the time locating tools (such as the red eye) because I forget that each box has that pull down. So annoying.

Has anyone tried Adobe's Photoshop Lightroom (http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom/)? It's still in Beta, but it's also free! I've downloaded it, but I haven't yet played around with it.

deliciousjones

10-29-2006, 10:51 AM

Katy, I've been playing around with LIghtroom and for the most part, I like it, although I'm not sure that it has anything more/better to offer than PS CS2's raw converter combined with Bridge.

Then again, I'm right in the middle of my super busy season so I won't have time to REALLY look at it until January.

Katy

10-29-2006, 11:13 AM

DJ, I think it suppossed to make things easier in that PS CS2 has a lot of stuff for graphics people as well as photographers, and it has a built in Bridge, like you said. So they'd basically be thinning out the options so to speak. I'm a bit overwhelmed (to say the least) by PS CS2, so that's why I have a feeling that I'll like Lightroom better.

Katy

10-29-2006, 11:17 AM

And speaking of editing, I just took my first real stab at editing some pictures. Here's what I came up with...

These three are all from the Mission San Juan Capistrano
http://static.flickr.com/95/272933602_6acbb9c880.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/86/272933575_00c983c5a6.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/113/272938821_ee24afa5e9.jpg?v=0

These three are all from Mendocino County, CA
http://static.flickr.com/97/272938852_6ba123abc6.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/103/272938864_2d307be2a9.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/107/272933624_f3e2c56e9d.jpg?v=0

allison

10-29-2006, 01:01 PM

I have challenges all the time locating tools (such as the red eye) because I forget that each box has that pull down. So annoying.

Has anyone tried Adobe's Photoshop Lightroom (http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom/)? It's still in Beta, but it's also free! I've downloaded it, but I haven't yet played around with it.

That's what I did, I forgot the pull downs. CS2is pretty overwhelming for me as well, I'm hoping to learn more as I play around with it. I haven't tried Lightroom yet...

deliciousjones

10-29-2006, 02:13 PM

katy-
those are nice captures. what sort of editing did you do?

the second one looks a little flat - how did you convert to b&w? i have some actions that i'd be happy to share with you if you'd like. also, have you tried tilting it 2-3 degrees counter-clockwise?

for color shots, i run my own little action which boosts contrast by 10 and runs unsharp mask at 100/2/5 but it only works on hi-res images.

deliciousjones

10-29-2006, 02:18 PM

here's a before-and-after example of the color editing that i mentioned:

http://www.plamann.net/dslrtricks/coloraction.jpg

Katy

10-29-2006, 07:07 PM

DJ, I have no clue what I did, I just tweaked things. With the black and white I just did a simple conversion, no fancy editing. I'd love a list of actions to use - easier to follow a list than to make it up as I go along.

Koala_Gurl

10-30-2006, 09:40 AM

deliciousjones

10-30-2006, 01:43 PM

Koala Girl -

I know that in CS2, I can open multiple raw files in the application, and then "select all" to run my standard edits.

Koala_Gurl

10-30-2006, 01:59 PM

Koala Girl -

I know that in CS2, I can open multiple raw files in the application, and then "select all" to run my standard edits.

Thanks! I'll have to actually spend some time now. :)

Little Angel '77

10-30-2006, 08:11 PM

Since we are on the topic of editing...

I haven't had much time to play with Photoshop, but I was wondering if there is a way to process multiple RAW images?? I usually bump up the contrast myself, and I just don't have time to do it for every image (though I would like to!)

(I should add I have been using Canon's tool, RAW Image Task, since that is what I know right now.) :)

Use Bridge.
You can edit 1000 images pretty quick. You can select in batches.
Adjust contrast, saturation and shadows pretty quick and then after you've adjusted exposure, go into PS and add effects and tweak.

I LOVE BRIDGE :)

claribella

04-26-2007, 03:00 PM

I use a Kodak P712 (http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=7382&pq-locale=en_US) but I'm working toward a Canon Rebel.

This camera took alot of getting used to and had a big learning curve. At some points I took about 300 shots with different settings just to get one or two photos come out decent. But I think I got the hang of it.

Some of my favorite shots are:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/LJPhotos76/Disneyland%2007/Mar%2021st/ToonTown.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/LJPhotos76/Disneyland%2007/Mar%2021st/ShadowofFlight.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/LJPhotos76/Disneyland%2007/Mar%2021st/TheTowerfromaBugsView.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/LJPhotos76/Disneyland%2007/April%2010th/EvenMoreColorfulWater.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/LJPhotos76/Aquarium%20of%20the%20Pacific%2007/WeSwimatNight.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/LJPhotos76/Aquarium%20of%20the%20Pacific%2007/ArmsofRed.jpg

So please, post what type of camera you use and some of your best shots.

claribella

04-27-2007, 12:30 PM

I didn't realize there was a thread...looks like I brought it out of the dark. Great!

Just another taken at a Memorial for Troops in Iraq at the Santa Monica Pier.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/LJPhotos76/Redline.jpg

BooeyJ2

05-17-2007, 10:40 PM

So please, post what type of camera you use and some of your best shots.

Hey you. Hehe.

Just got a Canon 30D for Mothers Day and loooooove it. I've never taken photography or Photoshop class...so i'm just learning things.

Not sure if these are my "best", but some of my favorites.....

My gorgeous niece....
http://booeyjc.smugmug.com/photos/152071920-M.jpg

http://booeyjc.smugmug.com/photos/152065476-L.jpg

DD....
http://booeyjc.smugmug.com/photos/153608543-M.jpg

http://booeyjc.smugmug.com/photos/151451587-M.jpg

http://booeyjc.smugmug.com/photos/153614319-M.jpg

My cutie pie nephew....
http://booeyjc.smugmug.com/photos/145636380-L.jpg

ManteoChik

05-18-2007, 06:16 AM

I shoot with a Canon 20D, 18-55mm lens or 70-200mmIS. For film I shoot with a Bronica (medium format).

Most of my work is for paying customers, so I don't feel comfortable posting pictures of them or their kids here so I'll try to find some other "best of" pics.

http://homepage.mac.com/courtney.hathaway/.Pictures/IMG_7759.JPG

http://homepage.mac.com/courtney.hathaway/.Pictures/IMG_7929.JPG

http://homepage.mac.com/courtney.hathaway/.Pictures/IMG_9264.JPG

http://homepage.mac.com/courtney.hathaway/.Pictures/IMG_9056.JPG

http://homepage.mac.com/courtney.hathaway/.Pictures/IMG_1344.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/courtney.hathaway/.Pictures/IMG_1648.JPG

ManteoChik

05-18-2007, 06:20 AM

Just a few more:

http://homepage.mac.com/courtney.hathaway/.Pictures/IMG_1190.JPG

http://homepage.mac.com/courtney.hathaway/.Pictures/IMG_1550.JPG

http://homepage.mac.com/courtney.hathaway/.Pictures/IMG_9620.JPG

http://homepage.mac.com/courtney.hathaway/.Pictures/IMG_0855.JPG

http://homepage.mac.com/courtney.hathaway/.Pictures/IMG_1053.JPG

http://homepage.mac.com/courtney.hathaway/.Pictures/IMG_1103.JPG

ManteoChik

05-18-2007, 06:24 AM

Booey - Your DD is just tooooo cute! You are going to love having that 30D with her around. :D

solongtogo

05-20-2007, 11:16 AM

Holy crap...that lady has ENORMOUS boobs :D

babylove

05-25-2007, 06:43 AM

ManteoChik

05-25-2007, 12:23 PM

Not sure if this is the best place to ask this question, but...

I'm in search of a pro photographer to photograph my son for his first birthday pictures. I don't want anything posed, just very natural pictures in our backyard of him doing his thing, and maybe some with me and my DH too. The problem is, I don't know how to go about finding a photographer in my area. Everything I've seen is too posed, with props etc and that's not what I'm looking for. Any suggestions?

Well, you'd go about looking for a photographer just as you would for a wedding. Most photographers that own their own business photograph weddings, families, children, ect.. Sure, you might find a few that ONLY do weddings or ONLY do portraits but for the most part they do a little bit of everything. You can ask around in your area to see who others use. Also, jumping on The Knot.com for your local area and make a post looking for a photographer.

For what you are asking, you're going to want someone that has a more photojournalistic style and outside instead of in a studio.

udsweetpea

05-25-2007, 04:56 PM

Cross posted in Chit Chat-

I was playing around one day and submitted one of my pictures to Picture.com. I received a letter today notifying me my picture has been chosen to be published in one of their coffee-table books, and I've been entered into a photo contest. Is Picture.com really legit? Anyone else submit a photo and actually get published?

Here's the picture they chose
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/udsweetpea/DC%204-21-07/005.jpg