Photo of the Day - December 2008

[Renderz]

http://www.terrylee.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/london-20081210-153912.jpg

[Pili]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/3115591137_9663d81d45.jpg?v=0 (http://flickr.com/photos/pili4444/sets/72157611291141133/)

Part of a portraits project I did in film for class, click on the pic for the rest :) . I've never really concentrated on portraits so it was an interesting first time for me. All shots were in 400 tri-x on Ilford multigrade IV.

[Phrasikleia]

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/FaunTorsoDetail.jpg

[DYER]

Made today in a local park
D300 and 18-70 (cba to carry the 17-55)

[Doylem]

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/5987/boatreflectionsae9.jpg

[rouxeny]

Wow, talk about rock hard abs. Nice shot.

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/FaunTorsoDetail.jpg

[illetrikflowz]

WOW
Windermere looks like a very pleasant/peaceful place to live
this picture is very calming

[nuwomb]

http://blog.nuwomb.com/wp-content/gallery/beer-cans/bucanero_edit_1_web.jpg (http://www.nuwomb.com)


I have a thing for beer cans

[seenew]

Can't remember whether I posted this or not. Scotland.
http://www.murphy.nl/~marca/scotland20080024.jpg

What an interesting landscape...


Here's mine, another portrait of my uncle.

Model: Canon EOS 5D
Shutter Speed: 1/125 second
F Number: F/10.0
Focal Length: 168 mm
ISO Speed: 100

Strobist: ABR Ringflash high and center, just in front of subject, suspended on a boom arm. B1600 with 10° grid aimed at white seamless for halo effect behind subject.
http://flickr.com/photos/chrisnew/3114591595

Please click to see full-sized version.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/3114591595_3e6d0de2bf_o.jpg

[g2tegg]

One of many cats at my parents farm.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/g2tegg_bucket/IMG_5511.jpg

[bobfitz14]

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/5987/boatreflectionsae9.jpg

Ireland?!?!

[oblomow]

What an interesting landscape...


Here's mine, another portrait of my uncle.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/3114591595_3e6d0de2bf_o.jpg

I like this one better than the first. He doesn't look as dead as in the first.

[wheelhot]

I like this one better than the first. He doesn't look as dead as in the first.

Lol, thank goodness you guys are living in America cause to some races, calling a person relative dead is rude, haha.

Anyway nice pictures!!! I want to shoot like you guys as in have good photographs or subjects. Any sites that can help me?

[MaddMacs]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2222/2077782453_72c74e5c17_b.jpg

Arches , UT

[LittleCanonKid]

This picture was taken yesterday. The composition and everything is terrible, but I like it anyways. Major cloning was done to remove some stuff (I guess that's the thing I'm most proud of? :confused:) but the cat, which I think was a stray, had a fun time staring at me.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG32266_straightened_clone_resized.png

Canon Rebel XT
ISO 800
1/200
f/5.6

[seenew]

I like this one better than the first. He doesn't look as dead as in the first.

Haha, it's all subjective. Personally I think the first one is more intense, and this one is a bit on the cheesy side. But they're supposed to be different takes of the same idea. :)
Thanks!

here's something totally different for today.
My cat, DaVinci.

a ringflash with a 30" diffuser on it (works out to be the same as a beauty dish), high and just a little to the left.
There was a gelled B1600 aimed at the back seamless for the color.

Model: Canon EOS 5D
Shutter Speed: 1/160 second
F Number: F/10.0
Focal Length: 93 mm
ISO Speed: 100

Click for full-sized!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3097/3117901248_92fc82d047_o.jpg

[valdore]

http://www.madnessmatrix.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/grand-central-station.jpg (http://www.madnessmatrix.com/2008/12/17/grand-central-station/)

grand central station, new york.

[wheelhot]

Nice shot Valdore, is that taken with a wide angle lens? and is there a touch of HDR in that shot?

[mac.by.jake]

Wow, talk about rock hard abs. Nice shot.

It looks like there are missing pieces of flesh?

[NintendoChick]

I wanted to get a picture of the snow, but have it be generic...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/3120119190_5dc64c3bf6.jpg

[Phrasikleia]

It looks like there are missing pieces of flesh?

Yes, but rather well preserved for something that is two thousand years old.

[ipodtoucher]

Haha, it's all subjective. Personally I think the first one is more intense, and this one is a bit on the cheesy side. But they're supposed to be different takes of the same idea. :)
Thanks!

here's something totally different for today.
My cat, DaVinci.

a ringflash with a 30" diffuser on it (works out to be the same as a beauty dish), high and just a little to the left.
There was a gelled B1600 aimed at the back seamless for the color.

Model: Canon EOS 5D
Shutter Speed: 1/160 second
F Number: F/10.0
Focal Length: 93 mm
ISO Speed: 100

Click for full-sized!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3097/3117901248_92fc82d047_o.jpg

Haha I love this!! Cats are great subjects!

I guess i should add one lol its a little old, but one of my best kitty pics :D, I'll keep the cat theme :p

Otis
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2604892899_9caf50f9dd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/wesjoyce)

[George Carlin]

iPhone at the vatican

[Chris88]

Hi here is one of my cats. I am just getting started in digital photography. And boy do I have a lot to learn.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/tazccl/IMG_0645.jpg

[Doylem]

^^^

Mmmmm... Cat in cranberries:a Christmas meal with a difference. :)

Ireland?!?!

No... it's Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District...

Can't post any pix, 'cos my laptop is being repaired. :( Can't take any pix 'cos it's raining. :(

But Sunday is the shortest day (in UK, at least). I've got a log fire in my little wooden shack, and a bottle of wine for later. So life ain't so bad... :)

[valdore]

Nice shot Valdore, is that taken with a wide angle lens? and is there a touch of HDR in that shot?


thanks... it's 15mm fisheye on a full frame sensor, single raw tonemapped.

[Raid]

iPhone at the vatican I'm doubly amazed at this photo! My shots (in the exact same corridor) were really blurry with the Canon Powershot G2 I took along, and here you took it with your iPhone!

[Rocio]

holgarific.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/3054882725_bca490cb0d.jpg

[oblomow]

If others can post pictures of their cats ( cooked or not cooked ), I can show
pictures of my daughter at judo. In the real christmas spirit.
http://www.murphy.nl/~marca/judo0089.jpg

1/640s f/3.2 ISO3200 200mm

[thr33face]

Company Dinner
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/9158/photoblogez1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Nikon D40, 30mm

[valdore]

http://www.madnessmatrix.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/plaza-lights-at-dusk.jpg (http://www.madnessmatrix.com/2008/12/19/plaza-lights-at-dusk-08-version/)

Four tripod mounted RAWs // HDR // Shutter: varied // Aperture: f/20 // Focal Length: 17 mm // ISO 1250

I finally managed to get off my arse and get some new photos. I haven't done much new photography at all since October in New York. This is from dusk, Friday Dec. 19... Plaza lights, Kansas City MO.

[RHVC59]

Very cold out tonight,(12° f or -11° C), but I just wanted to play. First night of a two week vacation... Could not get the kids to come out and play, so it was just a one man show.
F 4, 30 sec, ISO 200, remote trip

[BigMäc]

http://home.shinternet.ch/kirsche/IMG_0112is.jpg

iPhone

[nuwomb]

http://blog.nuwomb.com/wp-content/gallery/beer-cans/cristal_cuba_web.jpg (http://www.nuwomb.com)

more can lovin'

[tcphoto]

My Christmas card

[MaddMacs]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/3123176350_f037cd4978_b.jpg

Waimanu HI

[spazattack674]

The product of boredom due to a massive snowstorm:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/3120725359_c3a14538bc.jpg
Flickr:http://flickr.com/photos/17647812@N05/3120725359/

[ipodtoucher]

We had a little fun today :D

The Fire Within
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/3122805759_7f763edfb2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/wesjoyce)

[orangeillini14]

One of my favorite panoramas... taken from my 2006 vacation in Rocky Mountain National Park. For anyone who has (or wants to go there), this panorama was taken from Trail Ridge Road.

It's a shame I don't have my pictures from this vacation anymore... they were lost when the family Dell laptop crapped out on us and we had to restore it... I didn't have my pictures backed up anywhere.

I'm actually really pissed about it now (I was like 15 at the time when I took the images), because I would have liked to get this printed...

http://fc86.deviantart.com/fs12/i/2006/273/d/f/View_From_Above_Panorama_by_orangeillini14.png

[timmyb]

Really nice shots orangeillini14 and thr33face - I particularly like the DoF on the lavender.

I saw this airport sign and rather liked it...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3227/3122889070_187604933f_b.jpg

D40, 18mm, 0.017s, f/9, ISO 200

[cutsman]

http://cman.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p872400556-4.jpg

[NintendoChick]

I LOVE the panorama. Shame that the original file was lost...


Here's mine for today...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/3124095480_0310e7a8ef_b.jpg

[Nadav]

Had a little fun today with my friend using the flashlight application on my iPod touch. Its my first time taking long exposure shots, but I think they turned out pretty cool.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/3124508632_839cf268cf_b.jpg

[orangeillini14]

I LOVE the panorama. Same that the original file was lost...


Here's mine for today...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/3124095480_0310e7a8ef_b.jpg

Where's this at? I wanna go there... :P

[gnd]

http://gnd.etree.org/PinkBubbly.jpg

[Doylem]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/3124095480_0310e7a8ef_b.jpg

Great shot... looks like a place you could go back to again and again, and capture those mountains at dawn and dusk...

http://blog.nuwomb.com/wp-content/gallery/beer-cans/cristal_cuba_web.jpg (http://www.nuwomb.com)

I, too, collect squashed beer cans :eek:; I didn't imagine anyone else would share my little hobby. I like the way that three dimensions become two. Maybe I'll incorporate them into a collage some day...

http://cman.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p872400556-4.jpg

Really like this. The background shape could be just about anything: a tree, a face, a logo, some kind of punctuation...

Today is the shortest day, and the Lake District is just a blur of grey skies and drizzle...

[orangeillini14]

Glacier National Park (Montana)
Logan's Pass - Hidden Lake Trail

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/7225/panorama1oe8.jpg

Unlike the last panorama, I actually have the originals for this one... :P

[HF2008]

I have a realy big problems taking good landscape photos.
Should be able to take better photos with my setup, so it's probably my lack of skill.

The photo below was one of the better ones i took today, but i'm not 100% happy about it.
First when i take photos i get to much sky and foreground and have to crop the picture alot, leading to lower picture quality.
Then i don't get the sharpness i want in the photo, can it be that i use manual focus and no tripod?

Would love some tips to improve and any homepages or books worth reading.

As usual a lot of the pictures you post here are awesome :)

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/6831/dsc0059xx6.jpg
Nikon D40
Exposure: 1/50
Aperture: f/5
Focal Length: 50 mm (Nikkor 50mm 1:1.8D)
ISO Speed: 200

[Doylem]

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/6831/dsc0059xx6.jpg

What was it about this particular landscape that caught your eye? It's dificult to tell. You have a very narrow strip of land... plus lots of sky and lots of water (with, presumably, lots more sky and water that you've cropped out).

In most landscape shots, think about planes: close-up, middle-distance, horizon.

Sharpness? Well, 1/50 sec seems low. 1/125 or faster would be better... and a tripod would be best of all (especially in low light)...

[ipodtoucher]

A new day a new photo! C&C always appreciated

Burning the Words
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/3124636232_6686242192_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/wesjoyce)

[NintendoChick]

Where's this at? I wanna go there... :P

Just outside of Bishop, CA. :)

Great shot... looks like a place you could go back to again and again, and capture those mountains at dawn and dusk...

Thank you. And yes, I plan on returning multiple times. I just have to remember to dress warmly... The different seasons will also be worth capturing, I hope :)

[nidserz]

so far my trip to dubai has not been as picture worthy as i would have liked, but my friends have been trying to get me to take more photos of people. i love the architecture here, but havent taken out the tripod yet. still have 2 weeks left so still some time to explore.

this photo was taken outside a friends place, no tripod, so i rested the camera in between a branch of a tree and tried my best to get it as clear as possible. i was pretty pleased with the way it turned out and perspective.

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2535/meadowsstreetmm0.jpg

i have been playing around with the settings and trying to improve everyday. i think taking my tripod out and taking more day shots will make me gain confidence in my pictures and i can progress with night shots down the road.
i will post more pictures and update my flickr once i return home because flickr is blocked in my area of dubai.

//end rant. sorry for rambling! thanks for any C&C!

[TheReef]

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/113/imgp1165zl3.jpg

f9.5, 450mm equiv, 1/180s, ISO 100

[superted666]

A new day a new photo! C&C always appreciated

Burning the Words
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/3124636232_6686242192_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/wesjoyce)

Wow that photo is great!
At first i thought it was a crazy Indian trying to battle through flames in some sort of photograph/photoshop frenzy!

[LittleCanonKid]

I already posted this in the winter thread, but I thought I might as well put it here. :)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG32317_resized.jpg

Canon Rebel XT
ISO 200
1/50
f/5.6

P.S.:ipodtoucher, great capture! Works really well in that color scheme.

[w_parietti22]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3085/3126034679_d21e5c2c53.jpg

Not necessarily a great photo but this is an amazing amount of snow for Seattle.

[sjobs@mac.com]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4/altiazul/DSC_0050.jpg
Playing around with my D40 and the 50mm f1.8 lens. My Grandma gave this chair to my daughter. It stares at me sometimes.

[SUPERSTEVE9219]

Vegas winter

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/3108976319_115299b368_b.jpg

[valdore]

http://www.madnessmatrix.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/plaza-lights-2008-fisheye.jpg (http://www.madnessmatrix.com/2008/12/20/plaza-lights-08-on-the-bridge-and-fisheyed/)

taken a moment or two after the last photo I posted upthread.

[ipodtoucher]

Wow that photo is great!
At first i thought it was a crazy Indian trying to battle through flames in some sort of photograph/photoshop frenzy!

Haha thanks a bunch, it was just one of those moments that you can't set up... we were burnung some brush and I was taking pictures and my step-brother decided to throw in this dust jacket.

The only post was in iPhoto, so nothing extreme. :)

[AlexH]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/3118880854_bbffbc23d5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/digital3x/3118880854/)

[timmyb]

In most landscape shots, think about planes: close-up, middle-distance, horizon.

Sharpness? Well, 1/50 sec seems low. 1/125 or faster would be better... and a tripod would be best of all (especially in low light)...So for a landscape with not much in the foreground is it better so go with a quick shutter speed or a small aperture to achieve the sharpest image?

[Doylem]

So for a landscape with not much in the foreground is it better so go with a quick shutter speed or a small aperture to achieve the sharpest image?

For the picture you posted, maybe there could have been more in the foreground...

Most lenses are sharpest around f8 and f11, in the sense that they offer a good depth of focus.

You don't need a fast shutter speed (unless the landscape is moving quickly ;)), only fast enough to avoid camera shake. If you use a tripod you have a greater freedom: ie a smaller aperture (= bigger number) for even greater depth of focus, and longer shutter speeds (extending into whole seconds as the light fades).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/3124636232_6686242192_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/wesjoyce)

A really intriguing shot that makes you look twice, then keep looking... much as you would into a real fire (and good to see that book-burning didn't die out with the ending of the Third Reich)...

[dambro1978]

Taken this summer.
A.

[Phrasikleia]

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/MycenaeStorm.jpg

25mm, f/11, 1/250, ISO 200, single shot HDR

[HF2008]

Thanks for the advice Doylem, will try and practise them during christmas.

http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/4526/dsc0029mn7.jpg
Nikon D40
Exposure: 1/400
Aperture: f/2,8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 800

[appie57]

Today the weather was fine and I took a stroll along the river with my camera.

http://idisk.me.com/appie57/Public/maaskade.jpg

[castanzarules]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/3128295599_4683ee28fe.jpg?v=0

1/80, f/7.1, 40 mm, iso 100

First picture post, C&C welcome and appreciated:)

[LittleCanonKid]

Compression seems to have slightly botched the curved lines on this one. Minor cloning done to get rid of a stray streak of light.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG32437_clone_resized2.jpg

Canon Rebel XT
ISO 100
30 sec. exposure
f/5.6

[ipodtoucher]

I'd love to get some thoughts on this one, tried a little editing, but not much.

Red Burns Green
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/3124633874_126e76d8ed_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/wesjoyce)

[LittleCanonKid]

Great shot ipodtoucher, although I like the first one more. The second photo is a little busier than I would've liked, but the title and composition still make for a great picture.

[Savagestorm]

Complete and utter novice here. Bought my DSLR 2 days ago, and I'm currently attempting to absorb as much knowledge as possible. I brought my camera to a snooker game to play with exposure, and although the image below isn't the greatest example of that, it was probably the best overall image I got. All comments and criticisms are greatly appreciated, just bear in mind, the images where taken in order to learn, so the content isn't as inspirational as some in this thread.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/waz121/DSC001881.jpg

Thanks

Edit: Re-hosted Image.

[nidserz]

The Palace. Old Town, Dubai.

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3037/thepalacemz4.jpg

EXIF:
8"
18mm
f/10
ISO 100

Is there anyway I could improve this shot? I had a tripod, but still at 100% picture is very noisy.

[LittleCanonKid]

The Palace. Old Town, Dubai.

EXIF:
8"
18mm
f/10
ISO 100

Is there anyway I could improve this shot? I had a tripod, but still at 100% picture is very noisy.You could not pixel peep... :p Is it really that bad at an 100% crop, even at ISO 100? Mind posting an example?

[valdore]

http://www.madnessmatrix.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/halloween-in-new-york.jpg (http://www.madnessmatrix.com/2008/12/22/something-must-have-been-damned-funny/)

Shutter: 1/40 // Aperture: f/2.2 // Focal Length: 50 mm // ISO 3200

[g2tegg]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/3116677653_4f0b0b3618_b.jpg


Thanks for the help timmyb!! I just got flickr recently and still playing around with it.

[Doylem]

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3037/thepalacemz4.jpg

Is there anyway I could improve this shot? I had a tripod, but still at 100% picture is very noisy.

Don't know about the noise... but the shot would be improved, IMO, by shooting a bit earlier... while there was still some light in the sky...

[timmyb]

Anyone know why I cant post any pictures from Flickr? I tried everything. Nothing seems to be workingChoose the pic you want on Flickr. Click "all sizes" above it. Choose the size you want and copy the url that begins with farm4.static. Paste this between img or timg tags.

I love how you've captured the energy in your photo valdore.

[w_parietti22]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/3129203927_b8985199d0.jpg

[nuwomb]

I, too, collect squashed beer cans :eek:; I didn't imagine anyone else would share my little hobby. I like the way that three dimensions become two. Maybe I'll incorporate them into a collage some day...


Noway, that is awesome. I love them. Oh the secret things we collect eh.
It is a bit of a strange hobbies tho eh...

http://blog.nuwomb.com/wp-content/gallery/automotive/rear_300zx_web.jpg (http://www.nuwomb.com)

[dnksr]

I'd love to get some thoughts on this one, tried a little editing, but not much.

Red Burns Green
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/3124633874_126e76d8ed_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/wesjoyce)


"R o s e b u d........"

[TheReef]

The Palace. Old Town, Dubai.

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3037/thepalacemz4.jpg

EXIF:
8"
18mm
f/10
ISO 100

Is there anyway I could improve this shot? I had a tripod, but still at 100% picture is very noisy.



Don't know about the noise... but the shot would be improved, IMO, by shooting a bit earlier... while there was still some light in the sky...


^That would help the noise as well, killed two birds with one stone, Doylem.

1) You'd be shooting for a shorter duration as your scene is brighter (longer exposures result in more noise).

2) Your scene would be brighter therefore less noise (noise is usually most evident in shadows).

[SDunleashed]

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s290/pntballjunky9/Picture102.jpg

[dannyboxer]

Heres mine that I took at McDonalds yesterday. Lol that man has got a big lip. :D

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp115/TheEpicFilmCo/IMG_3104.jpg

[nidserz]

Don't know about the noise... but the shot would be improved, IMO, by shooting a bit earlier... while there was still some light in the sky...

^That would help the noise as well, killed two birds with one stone, Doylem.

1) You'd be shooting for a shorter duration as your scene is brighter (longer exposures result in more noise).

2) Your scene would be brighter therefore less noise (noise is usually most evident in shadows).

Thanks Doylem, as always giving great advice. I still believe it turned out nicely when not maximized.

And thanks Reef for clearing it up.

I will take some bright light shots this afternoon and see how it turns out.
This trip has been a great way to test out shots, learn, and experiment (:

[TheReef]

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/4503/imgp1258zp1.jpg

[Doylem]

Thanks Doylem, as always giving great advice. I still believe it turned out nicely when not maximized.

And thanks Reef for clearing it up.

I will take some bright light shots this afternoon and see how it turns out.
This trip has been a great way to test out shots, learn, and experiment (:

Erm... I didn't actually mean shooting in daylight... only that 'night' shots generally look better when shot at twilight (just after sunset), while there's still some light - and colour - in the sky. There comes a point when the ambient light and the artificial lights achieve a kind of balance... and if you shoot a series of pix you'll definitely find one that really sings...

I mention taking a series of pix, over maybe half an hour, 'cos, IMO, this helps to treat the shot as an event, not just a single moment. And I find it easier to review, say, a dozen identically composed pix on my computer screen (rather than the back of the camera), to find the best one or two.

I agree your shot did "turn out nicely", but by shooting a bit earlier - and with that degree of floodlighting - it would look truly magical... :)

[ipodtoucher]

"R o s e b u d........"

errm what?:confused::confused:

[zagato27]

errm what?:confused::confused:

Rosebud......Orson Welles.....William Randolph Hearst......Hearst Castle


Citizen Kane......please go rent the movie!

[fett]

My nephew in his new suit that he got for Christmas.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/3127665218_61c50c3ca3.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinloganphoto/3127665218/)

[castanzarules]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3227/3128270157_3045f0419c_b.jpg


exposure: 1/60
aperture: f/5.6
focal length: 110 mm
ISO: 400

I haven't spent very much time with a DSLR so C&C welcome and appreciated!

[MaddMacs]

This is a common sight around here, but this is for those who like trains:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/3108251811_78b2271674_b.jpg

[mati0000]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/3133133307_41620be6d4_b.jpg



and my Giant Schnauzer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Schnauzer)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/3133973352_d9bf102b3e.jpg

[TheReef]

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/5663/imgp1257co8.jpg

[wheelhot]

Merry Christmas everyone!!!! (yeah its a bit late but hey, still Xmas day ;))

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/3134706363_a5f4b61e99_b.jpg
ESO1000D | f/5.6 | 0.3s | ISO 200

Somehow the image look blurry but I checked and it seems the lighting cause it to look blurry.

Enjoy the pics!!!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/3135525758_a17ce944dd_b.jpg
EOS1000D | f/4 | 1/160 | ISO 400

Well take note that the middle round light is not from my flash it is from the stage.

P.S : Merry Christmas everyone!! and comment and criticism is greatly appreciated.

[nuwomb]

http://blog.nuwomb.com/wp-content/gallery/christmas-2008/jodiesxmastree.jpg (http://www.nuwomb.com)


Blurred out Christmas tree.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

[LittleCanonKid]

Merry Christmas everyone!!!! (yeah its a bit late but hey, still Xmas day ;))

Somehow the image look blurry but I checked and it seems the lighting cause it to look blurry.

P.S : Merry Christmas everyone!! and comment and criticism is greatly appreciated.For that shot, bumping up the ISO to 1600 probably would've saved it. ISO 200 at night will usually give you terrible shutter speeds ;)

[wheelhot]

For that shot, bumping up the ISO to 1600 probably would've saved it. ISO 200 at night will usually give you terrible shutter speeds

Yeah, maybe I should bumped it at ISO400/800 and I wont notice the difference, Im surprise that at ISO1600, my DSLR is still able to produce very usable pictures. But the idea of increase to higher ISO will bring more noise always frighten me. Hmm, well I shall try again in the future with higher ISO.

Well that shot I honestly tell ya is not blurry, I zoomed into it and it shows no blur except for the instrument that it is holding which make it look like it was shaking. (IS really helps, hope more Canon lens will come with IS in the future)

Oh yea, is it me or Canon default kit lens (18-55 IS) got sharpness or focusing issue? Cause some of my pics taken that day (especially pics with my family) turn out not sharp. Still usable and to non-photographers (my family members except my dad) dont notice the difference but me and my dad notice the unsharpness spot on. Oddly enough, I am sure the AF point was on the subject.

Any reason to behind this? (The shutter speed is around 1/25 and the ISO is set to 400 for those shots)

[heron88]

Sorry, dont have the full resolution image. Please C&C

http://a727.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/43/l_4d1b3239fb94014b5e8a5038da00d90e.jpg

[thr33face]

Sorry, dont have the full resolution image. Please C&C

http://a727.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/43/l_4d1b3239fb94014b5e8a5038da00d90e.jpg

well, it's nothing special.

you're like a tourist shooting a famous church. around you are 40 others doing the exact same thing.
39 of those photos will look very, very similar while one will stand out.
unfortunately your photo belongs to the group of 39.

[Kashchei]

well, it's nothing special.

you're like a tourist shooting a famous church. around you are 40 others doing the exact same thing.
39 of those photos will look very, very similar while one will stand out.
unfortunately your photo belongs to the group of 39.

Ouch! The spirit of the season gives way to the brutality of the truth. Merry Christmas everyone!

[TheReef]

http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/6537/imgp1248jc0.jpg

[namethisfile]

white xmas in nyc... 2 days before... practicing "hip" shooting...

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/yellowcaution/columbuscircle.jpg

Aperture: F2.8
Shutter: 1/250s
ISO: 200

[LittleCanonKid]

Yeah, maybe I should bumped it at ISO400/800 and I wont notice the difference, Im surprise that at ISO1600, my DSLR is still able to produce very usable pictures. But the idea of increase to higher ISO will bring more noise always frighten me. Hmm, well I shall try again in the future with higher ISO.

Well that shot I honestly tell ya is not blurry, I zoomed into it and it shows no blur except for the instrument that it is holding which make it look like it was shaking. (IS really helps, hope more Canon lens will come with IS in the future)

Oh yea, is it me or Canon default kit lens (18-55 IS) got sharpness or focusing issue? Cause some of my pics taken that day (especially pics with my family) turn out not sharp. Still usable and to non-photographers (my family members except my dad) dont notice the difference but me and my dad notice the unsharpness spot on. Oddly enough, I am sure the AF point was on the subject.

Any reason to behind this? (The shutter speed is around 1/25 and the ISO is set to 400 for those shots)I think I see some blur, but it's not as much as I would've gotten with my non-IS 18-55.

One thing to remember is that grain can be removed with not too big of a penalty during PP. It's better to get the shot and endure the grain than not get the shot at all (I use ISO 1600 all the time on my XT with little to no fear).

[DJMastaWes]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/3134619164_6ed98ccbd7_b.jpg

Happy Holidays everyone!

Ignore the 6-year-old-like handwriting.

[wheelhot]

One thing to remember is that grain can be removed with not too big of a penalty during PP. It's better to get the shot and endure the grain than not get the shot at all (I use ISO 1600 all the time on my XT with little to no fear).

Hmm, yeah you got a point there. I guess I need to get use with shooting at higher sensitives.

Nice shots DJMastaWes, like the present wrap patterns but I cant ignore the 6-year-old-like handwriting :D

As usual, nice shot TheReef. The sky is reddish and the sea was dangerous.
Judging from the blurry water flowing (not too blur which I like, give it a unique feeling) I guess it has a shutter 1/8 like that?

[briwalkr]

A shot from my trip to Yosemite a few weeks back.

http://walker.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p642954840-4.jpg

[numbersyx]

Just driving around and thought this was picturesque

[rost12]

Merry Christmas, yeah.

http://homepage.mac.com/rost12/leica/xmas.jpg

[wheelhot]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/3137872879_9d41265eb2.jpg
It rained today, so when I went out there were some photo opportunity. Surprisingly the water lily flower which has not yet bloom seem bigger then usual so I decided to take some pics of it at different angle. Here is one of my best shot. I like it cause I can see clearly the beauty of a not yet bloomed water lily and that I can see the lines of the flower.

Comment and criticism is appreciated ;)

[Phrasikleia]

I love this country. :)

Taken about six hours ago (a rare instance of me using a tripod and freezing my fingertips off while waiting for the light to change):

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/KamnikOldCastleOutlook.jpg

33mm, f/14, 1/6sec, ISO 100, PL and ND 0.9 filters stacked

[Doylem]

Taken about six hours ago (a rare instance of me using a tripod and freezing my fingertips off while waiting for the light to change):

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/KamnikOldCastleOutlook.jpg

Well, the wait was worthwhile. Spectacular... :)
Did it feel different to use a tripod and spend more time waiting for the light?

[namethisfile]

I love this country. :)

Taken about six hours ago (a rare instance of me using a tripod and freezing my fingertips off while waiting for the light to change):

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/KamnikOldCastleOutlook.jpg


cozy looking village. beautifully shot. and those clouds look like they're right above yoru head.

[wheelhot]

Nice shot and scenery Phrasikleia, care to give it your photo EXIF?

Hmm, it seems using a tripod or at least monopod is very useful, do you guys keep the tripod base onto the camera all the time then?

[AZBigBear]

One of first shots with Nikon D90 - f8, 1/250 in Phoenix. First DSLR...just learning.

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=150238&d=1230410868

[fett]

A little pet photography.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/3140467680_0710271b61.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinloganphoto/3140467680/)

[Phrasikleia]

Well, the wait was worthwhile. Spectacular... :)
Did it feel different to use a tripod and spend more time waiting for the light?

Well, it felt...COLD! :) But yes, it did feel different; it was exciting watching different parts of the view light up as the clouds shifted around. However, I feel more in control when I shoot handheld. I ultimately took the camera off the tripod and snapped a few like that just to make me feel better. ;) Thanks for the compliment. :)

cozy looking village. beautifully shot. and those clouds look like they're right above yoru head.

They were above my head and mostly behind me. There was sun only in the direction of the Alps.

Nice shot and scenery Phrasikleia, care to give it your photo EXIF?

33mm, f/14, 1/6sec, ISO 100, -0.7ev, PL and ND 0.9 filters stacked. I just added it to my post above, but it is also contained in the image and accessible by the Firefox EXIF viewer plug-in.

Hmm, it seems using a tripod or at least monopod is very useful, do you guys keep the tripod base onto the camera all the time then?

Not me, no. I usually shoot handheld.

[LittleCanonKid]

This was at a Christmas lunch. Tasty :)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG32588_resized.png

Canon Rebel XT
ISO 800
1/60
f/5.6

[gnd]

http://gnd.etree.org/BirdHouse.jpg
50mm, f2.4, 1/250s, ISO200, tripod mounted, Av, no flash

[Plymouthbreezer]

Mine for today:

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/623/dsc4875in5.jpg (http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/6783/picture1cp2.jpg)

Click the above image for EXIF.

[MaddMacs]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/3141790562_fa503d9610_b.jpg
Pentax K200D
Exposure: 0.167 sec (1/6)
Aperture: f/0
Focal Length: 200 mm
ISO Speed: 1600
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

[Savagestorm]

Eagerly anticipating the game. Sorry about reduced image quality.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/waz121/DSC00297-1.jpg

[cosmokanga2]

Taken earlier this month as it's to cold to go out. My circulation system needs an upgrade.
http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr92/cosmokanga2/test3.jpg

[rost12]

Birds!

http://homepage.mac.com/rost12/leica/xmas/xmas3.jpg

[valdore]

Love your dog photo, Fett.




http://www.madnessmatrix.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/above-fifth-avenue-aerial.jpg (http://www.madnessmatrix.com/2008/12/27/above-fifth-avenue-new-york-aerial/)


...helicoptering above Central Park - Fifth Avenue below - taken late October.

[rouxeny]

Nice! How'd you get yourself on a helicopter? Tour or charter? I've been thinking about doing something like that here, but there seem to have been a lot of helicopter crashes here lately.

[valdore]

Nice! How'd you get yourself on a helicopter? Tour or charter? I've been thinking about doing something like that here, but there seem to have been a lot of helicopter crashes here lately.

Thanks!

I just contacted a helicopter pilot a bit prior to my trip to New York, and made arrangements to use his helicopter/pilot services for an hour. I actually had to take the Metro North Railway from Grand Central up to White Plains, meet the pilot there, and then 'copter it back to the city. Wasn't too much of a hassle at all, really, and the price for the flight was a little better that way too. Plus, I thought White Plains was actually a pretty cool, smaller city.

If you feel you can justify the cost of rental, I definitely recommend the experience. Granted it can feel a little goofy hanging on the edge of a rather small helicopter with no door (they're always left at the airport when you're going on a photo flight), but you're so focused on capturing the rare vantage points up there that you forget about the perceived precariousness of dangling in the sky above a city.

I've done this two places, my home Kansas City (MO), and this trip in New York. Of course the price of renting the 'copter/pilot in New York was quite a bit higher than KC, but so it goes.

A guy I know does the aerial stock photography thing for a living, though I'm more in it just for fun maybe once a year or something and when I can afford it. With a bit of justification thrown in there that an aerial image might sell and at least cover the cost of the flight.

[MaddMacs]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/3143339906_9c2fa5ecc4_b.jpg

The John Muir Trail has to be one of the most photogenic places. Taken in 2005.

[fett]

Love your dog photo, Fett.


Thanks!

I got a Sekonic light meter for Christmas. This is one of the shots I took while playing around with it.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/3142975187_fe36b02afe.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinloganphoto/3142975187/)

[gnd]

http://gnd.etree.org/HeatingGrandMarnier.jpg

How to heat up Grand Marnier when your hands are cold :)

50mm, f/1.4, 1/45sec, ISO200, handheld, no flash

[Phrasikleia]

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/LukovicaAlpsView5.jpg

40mm, f/11, 1/30sec, -0.7ev, ISO 100, PL and ND filters

And just for fun...

...a shot of me taking that shot...

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/MeShootingAlps.jpg

[Yoursh]

Took Christmas eve. Me and the camera where frosting over in -10F temps.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/3144185073_9d2ec91084_b.jpg

[TheReef]

^Great capture, that does look cold!

[Savagestorm]

^Great capture, that does look cold!

+1, the results look well worth the discomfort.

[Essjay]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/3145351590_d2349518a3_b.jpg

After being loaded up on smoothies, I took this photo of the California Lighthouse in Aruba. Minimal HDR work, C&C appreciated ;)

[Fuzzy14]

Need help!
I had a recent toboggan outing with the work at Xscape (http://www.snozonebraehead.com/html/scotland/) but I struggled to get any shots due to the v.poor indoor lighting. The one below is actually me and my boy taken by the wife but typical of what I got.

I'm still using the 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 lens that came in the box with the camera. I was thinking I needed a bigger zoom but have heard that they don't have great ability in low light so have been swaying towards a faster prime (say 50mm f1.4). Any ideas what would have improved things?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/3113766133_a0312865f0.jpg

[Nicholie]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/3142039959_6564dd3893_o.jpg

Someone got a D90 for christmas ;)

[Fuzzy14]

Was just waiting for midnight so I could post another :rolleyes:
Funny enough, another carousel, George Square Glasgow.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/3144954269_8ae4c6a620_b.jpg
Shutter 0.8 (handheld) ISO 100 f/3.5

I know this has been done by others in here but never by me. Funny enough, my tripod mount is permenatly stuck onto the bottom of my camera but I rarely use it outside! :confused:

[LittleCanonKid]

I love your photo Nicholie. I like how the transition from the bright carousel to the water is sudden but still smooth and well-done. Mind posting the EXIF data? :)

Fuzzy14, great shot! The lights don't show too much vertical movement for a long handheld exposure. My hands aren't very steady at all. :(

[timmyb]

I'm still using the 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 lens that came in the box with the camera. I was thinking I needed a bigger zoom but have heard that they don't have great ability in low light so have been swaying towards a faster prime (say 50mm f1.4). Any ideas what would have improved things?What is the EXIF? Bumping up the ISO would help. For me the problem is that there's too much going on round the edges so no attention is drawn to you & your son. Zooming with your feet would be cheaper than buying a new lens!

Gorgeous colours Phrasikleia and Nicholie.
Nice shot Yoursh - I love the steaming puddles(?). I find the tree on the left rather distracting though.
Amazing photo valdore - I'm not sure I'd be able to hang out of a helicopter door however good the opportunities were!

I got a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 for Christmas, (my first venture away from the D40 kit lens,) and am loving it. Here is a shot taken today, well now yesterday! C&C appreciated.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/3145959882_6fd61dc280_b.jpg

D40, 50mm, 0.001s, f/1.8, ISO 200

[NintendoChick]

Need help!
I had a recent toboggan outing with the work at Xscape (http://www.snozonebraehead.com/html/scotland/) but I struggled to get any shots due to the v.poor indoor lighting. The one below is actually me and my boy taken by the wife but typical of what I got.

I'm still using the 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 lens that came in the box with the camera. I was thinking I needed a bigger zoom but have heard that they don't have great ability in low light so have been swaying towards a faster prime (say 50mm f1.4). Any ideas what would have improved things?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/3113766133_a0312865f0.jpg
I was reading about this problem just the other day...
Did you shoot in auto?

The internal meter on the camera under exposes the shot because of the perfectly white snow. "All meters are calibrated to render an exposure that will make the subject look like a middle tone in the resulting photograph." (http://www.fredparker.com/ultexp1.htm) So, your snow is perfectly gray.

In this case, a longer exposure or larger aperture (smaller f number) would have let in more light, and the image would be correctly exposed. (Your current lens probably isn't to blame :))

That xscape place looks pretty interesting. Snow... Indoors!

[rabiddoug]

with my Sony Alpha 200, which I really like so far

my first photo post

[Nicholie]

I love your photo Nicholie. I like how the transition from the bright carousel to the water is sudden but still smooth and well-done. Mind posting the EXIF data? :)

Gladly. Meta can be found in full here.
(http://flickr.com/photos/ncfranklin/3142039959/meta/)

Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 0.125 sec (1/8)
Aperture: f/8
Focal Length: 18 mm

Times like those I wish I had a wide angle lens. It was a hard shot mostly cause the lights on the Carousel. Half of them were out! Since I wanted it in a stop position, I had to wait till it lined up with my spot. Reality is such a pain :p

[fett]

Ferrero Rocher macro.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/3145507193_2d9e7495f6_o.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinloganphoto/3145507193/)

[pilotkid]

This was actually taken awhile ago but I really like it. Taken Near Fountain Hill's, Arizona.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1069/1290758606_db5e828213.jpg

[namethisfile]

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/yellowcaution/selfportrait.jpg
"Self-Portrait" (top of The Rock observatory deck)

[striderboi]

Here's my image and first post

Location: California Academy of Sciences
Shot with a 40D f/3.5 1/50 and 1600 exposure...
There's a little noise but it's very peaceful to me for some reason


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/mikechan23/_MG_2194.jpg

[appie57]

Winter also in Paris, France. Taken yesterday, it was pretty cold, but clear.

http://idisk.me.com/appie57/Public/paris.jpg

[nukiduz]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/3147954448_dcf20b2d20.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/taxidermista/3147954448/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/3147953824_69bd076330.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/taxidermista/3147953824)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/3147116679_4a2a7175cc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/taxidermista/3147116679/)

[Phrasikleia]

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/KamnikAlpsRoadView1.jpg

[da meat tree]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3197/3147584431_a19463893d.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/3148417710_5059b02fd0.jpg?v=0

bad layout on the first one, but these were taken a while ago

[geekindisguise]

I love taking pictures and here is one of FIRE!


Click Here to Enlarge.
(http://jakes.is-a-geek.com/web/wallpaper/Fire_11-1.jpg)

http://jakes.is-a-geek.com/web/wallpaper/Fire_11-1.gif

[Fuzzy14]

What is the EXIF? Bumping up the ISO would help. For me the problem is that there's too much going on round the edges so no attention is drawn to you & your son. Zooming with your feet would be cheaper than buying a new lens!

Think you're right, I'm perhaps blaming the equipment rather than the photographer! The EXIF was shutter 1/25 (too long for fast moving) f/5.6 at 70mm. I couldn't win either way, I seem to prefer taking people shots from afar as you get more natural settings but I don't have the right 'snipers' equipment so I'll just have to get closer.

I got a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 for Christmas, (my first venture away from the D40 kit lens,) and am loving it. Here is a shot taken today, well now yesterday! C&C appreciated.

Yep, that's the kind of thing I want!

I was reading about this problem just the other day...
Did you shoot in auto?
Yes, you are spot on! Might have to try more manual settings next time.

In this case, a longer exposure or larger aperture (smaller f number) would have let in more light, and the image would be correctly exposed. (Your current lens probably isn't to blame :))

That xscape place looks pretty interesting. Snow... Indoors!

Unfortunately the sledges were moving too fast for a slower shutter, my max aperture for that lens is f/3.5 (at 18mm) so next time I'll have to move my feet! I don't see the appeal of paying for an indoor ski slope when I live in a country full of the stuff, but it's within walking distance of my house and the work paid for it so I went. Looking forward to climbing some peaks next month.

Another one of the carousel, this was my favorite until I got home and noticed the lousy background. Noob error.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3148172775_b7fa6dae52.jpg
Shutter 0.8 (handheld but leaning on a post) ISO 100 f/3.5

[rost12]

High ISO bad.

http://homepage.mac.com/rost12/leica/guy.jpg

[thouts]

C&C always appreciated.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/3148804339_d99ebe7e14.jpg?v=0

[nuwomb]

http://blog.nuwomb.com/wp-content/gallery/pets/Charlie_12292008_web.jpg (http://www.nuwomb.com)

Guinea Pig Charlie has the sneezes | New Tamron Macro Lens

[NintendoChick]

Yes, you are spot on! Might have to try more manual settings next time.
:)


Unfortunately the sledges were moving too fast for a slower shutter, my max aperture for that lens is f/3.5 (at 18mm) so next time I'll have to move my feet! I don't see the appeal of paying for an indoor ski slope when I live in a country full of the stuff, but it's within walking distance of my house and the work paid for it so I went. Looking forward to climbing some peaks next month.


Don't forget about iso! Doubling that would have helped too! And don't forget your camera when you go climbing... :P

[tophertec]

This is my first post - I just got a Canon Rebel XS for Christmas, and I'm using the kit lens.

F5.6, 1/20, 55mm, ISO 800

Original is at http://www.risingmercury.com/IMG_2005.JPG

Looking forward to your comments and criticism.

Thanks!

[Fuzzy14]

:)
Don't forget about iso! Doubling that would have helped too! And don't forget your camera when you go climbing... :P

ISO - doh! Forgot about that!

My boy hasn't really got to grips with these SLRs either (taken with iPhone apologies for the two pics in one day - tree decorations now finished!)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/3149529383_f8202bc98d_m.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/3149528549_eb946a4463_m.jpg

[cosmokanga2]

Mainly took this picture to show the weather we are having here.

f/8 Shutter 1/250 ISO 125

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr92/cosmokanga2/Tree.jpg

[timmyb]

High ISO bad.

http://homepage.mac.com/rost12/leica/guy.jpgI rather like the added quality the 'graininess' brings. The only negative for me is book - the combination of being very big, very black and bang centre means it dominates a bit too much. I don't think anything could be done to correct it though. Lovely shot.

I got up early this morning to go down to the coast for some sunrise shots. Unfortunately the forecast didn't come through but I still got quite a few ones I liked, this one in particular.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/3150664233_9ebe4dac84_b.jpg

D40, 50mm, 0.005s, f/1.8, ISO 200

[sonor]

http://chriskimberley.com/webphotos/wycombe011.jpg

[LillieDesigns]

http://chriskimberley.com/webphotos/wycombe011.jpg



Love this.

[AlexH]

Love this.
I love it too! That is an awesome shot! Nice work. ;)

[MaddMacs]

I took this on the way to go cross-country skiing on Sunday:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/3148852991_8529168479_b.jpg

[openflap]

Urban Drama

[GT41]

Before the end of the year, this silly cardinal was sitting on the bird feeder during heavy wind and snow. Had a hard time focusing with 300mm lens through a window during the storm, so this is the best I got.

[namethisfile]

another one from the top of the rock @ rockefeller center...

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/yellowcaution/empirestate.jpg

and one more... this was the best night shot of the scenery i could get that day... it was really windy and i didn't have a tripod...

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/yellowcaution/empirestate_big.jpg

[Essjay]

^great shots, love um both

Here is another from Aruba:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/3153149654_db408cd6e0_b.jpg

[Chocolateballs]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/3152419047_2d7ae7c714.jpg?v=0

[wheelhot]

From my recent trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/3152578639_f3bd7a7d20_b.jpg

The sun is coming from the right side. CnC appreciated ;)

[Phrasikleia]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/3152419047_2d7ae7c714.jpg?v=0

Nice one. I really like the composition.

[nuwomb]

Last Post of 2008 I guess.

http://blog.nuwomb.com/wp-content/gallery/macro/lemon_tree_web.jpg (http://www.nuwomb.com)

Here is to 2009!

[nuwomb]

another one from the top of the rock @ rockefeller center...

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/yellowcaution/empirestate.jpg

and one more... this was the best night shot of the scenery i could get that day... it was really windy and i didn't have a tripod...

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/yellowcaution/empirestate_big.jpg

These are quite interesting.
For the window picture, I wonder how that would be if HDR technique was used. still really cool though.

[namethisfile]

These are quite interesting.
For the window picture, I wonder how that would be if HDR technique was used. still really cool though.

thanks. i would try hdr except i have no idea what it is. what is it?

[svndmvn]

thanks. i would try hdr except i have no idea what it is. what is it?

HDR (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=401234) stands for High Dynamic Range

[MaddMacs]

I guess this is my last post for the year too!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/3148864997_ebec206445_b.jpg

[Nicholie]

Have a wonderful new year everyone!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/3150557073_ff2931cc11.jpg

[namethisfile]

HDR (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=401234) stands for High Dynamic Range

right. i have only gotten exposed to hdr after combing thru this forum. not sure if i like it. makes the images look too "computery" and artificial. it's almost a photographic effect instead of a photographic technique. but, to each their own.

[spitfirejd]

right. i have only gotten exposed to hdr after combing thru this forum. not sure if i like it. makes the images look too "computery" and artificial. it's almost a photographic effect instead of a photographic technique. but, to each their own.

It doesn't have to be. Some people take it to the extreme in order to make it an effect, but used sparingly it can greatly increase the dynamic range while still looking realistic.

[rouxeny]

Nice shot of my hometown. Two things I would change (improve). First, straighten the horizon. Easy to do and to not do so is a bit sloppy. Second, I personally think there's a bit too much sky and not enough skyline. I am sure you were trying to capture to interesting cloud formation, but the way the buildings appear only at the very bottom of the picture is a bit distracting. I would have tilted down a bit and tried to put more of the city in the shot, maybe somewhere along the rule of 1/3's. That way, you get a bit more of an idea what you're looking at.

From my recent trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/3152578639_f3bd7a7d20_b.jpg

The sun is coming from the right side. CnC appreciated ;)

[LoneWolf121188]

right. i have only gotten exposed to hdr after combing thru this forum. not sure if i like it. makes the images look too "computery" and artificial. it's almost a photographic effect instead of a photographic technique. but, to each their own.

You mean like this? :D

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_R0kmGttsBvU/SSyHBNcpJvI/AAAAAAAAAbs/pRPpDxrtSwE/s800/DSC00694_695_696_697_698_699_700_tonemapped.jpg

I love this effect...this is by far my favorite HDR pic that I've taken.

[cosmokanga2]

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr92/cosmokanga2/WaterShadow.jpg

Taken while on a walk. C&C appreciated; is there too much contrast too?

Happy New Year everyone!!

[wheelhot]

Nice shot of my hometown. Two things I would change (improve). First, straighten the horizon. Easy to do and to not do so is a bit sloppy. Second, I personally think there's a bit too much sky and not enough skyline. I am sure you were trying to capture to interesting cloud formation, but the way the buildings appear only at the very bottom of the picture is a bit distracting. I would have tilted down a bit and tried to put more of the city in the shot, maybe somewhere along the rule of 1/3's. That way, you get a bit more of an idea what you're looking at.

Hmm, good suggestion. I do noticed that the horizon is not exactly straight. Silly me.

Yeah, I guess the photo could look better if there is more part of the city.
I like this shot is cause the broad sky and the small perspective of the city make it look as in the city is very far away when it is actually taken from a hotel at MidValley City.

Anyway why is camera stuffs sold in Malaysia so overpriced? There is not even any tax for camera stuffs yet it is freaking expensive.

Happy New Year everyone!!!

[sonor]

Love this.

I love it too! That is an awesome shot! Nice work. ;)

Thanks LillieDesigns and AlexH.

I've now tried a different crop. I'll post it in the January thread.