Photo of the Day - December 2008

[seenew]

Last month of the year, make it count!

Uh, here's a shot of the dam my dad and I have been working on over the last year or so... on and off.

5D
EF 17-40 f/4L @ f/18 & 17mm
HDR 2s (±1,2)

http://seenew.net/damHDR/HDR6sm.jpg

[MKnight]

This photo is beautiful and so is the landscape :)

[LittleCanonKid]

Yes, nice shot. I love the DOF usage especially.

My shot for the day!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG_7263_resizedpng.png

Canon Rebel XT/ISO 100/1/200, f/10

[Phrasikleia]

I took this one yesterday while visiting the booming metropolis of Glennville, California. Population 131.

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

[Doylem]

Whoops... forgot it's December now...

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/767/swanpatternskc1.jpg

[pdxflint]

This is near the village of Pescadero, BCS, Mexico.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zbn1AZDn-gg/RhbfkJzwl9I/AAAAAAAAAV0/Hsrd9twr5Xs/s800/DSC_2926.JPG

Model: NIKON D50
ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/400 sec
Aperture: f/10.0
Focal Length: 18mm

[oblomow]

Whoops... forgot it's December now...


Yesterday it wasn't....

But it's a good idea to repost the image from yesterday. We old men have that right....

http://www.murphy.nl/~marca/piet0057.jpg
1/100s f/4.0 ISO3200 85mm

[wheelhot]

Well here is mine!!! First DSLR shot posted in Photo of the day :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/3074509076_590589bac0.jpg
Canon EOS 1000D(Rebel XS) | Aperture - f2.8 | Shutter - 15 | ISO - 100 | Canon EF 100mm f2.8 Macro USM


Imaged scaled down to medium, can't put it as large cause it will show all the pixels making it really bad, if you guys still want to see the large version then go and visit the got my first DSLR thread started by me :) (there is some other macro shots there)

[compuwar]

http://compuwar.net/~paul/flight2.jpg

[4np]

Yesterday it wasn't....

But it's a good idea to repost the image from yesterday. We old men have that right....


Hahaha, Sinterklaas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinterklaas)! :D Brilliant :P

I shot mine last week; the first snow of the year brought out the kid in us:


http://blog.osx.eu/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/sneeuwpop.jpg

[Educ8r]

I love the Holidays... :)

[Plymouthbreezer]

Taken late last night... I was bored and tipsy:

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/8884/dsc3907ib1.jpg

[mondesi43]

Yesterday it wasn't....

But it's a good idea to repost the image from yesterday. We old men have that right....

http://www.murphy.nl/~marca/piet0057.jpg
1/100s f/4.0 ISO3200 85mm

All I can say is 'wow' to the black face.

[Phrasikleia]

All I can say is 'wow' to the black face.

I had the same reaction. I'm guessing that photo was taken in the Netherlands, since that's where oblomow is. That sort of makeup would cause a good deal of outrage in the US.

[mabcan]

Here is the fantastic house of a Museum of Photography in Portugal

[Doylem]

http://blog.osx.eu/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/sneeuwpop.jpg

That's one scary snowman... in a Tim Burton kind of way... :)

[seenew]

Whoops... forgot it's December now...

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/767/swanpatternskc1.jpg

This is really great. Like it's swimming through paint.

[appie57]

This used to be a factory, now it has been revived as a small business building. It was foggy today, I'll try clear weather later.

http://idisk.me.com/appie57/Public/Van Nelle Building Rotterdam.jpg

[Essjay]

HDR Shot of West Point

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/3075841470_1579b5f192.jpg

Link to higher res: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28164280@N07/3075841470/sizes/o/

Any C&C is appreciated, I think that spot down in the middle of the picture is dust or something :(

[MaddMacs]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/3067743347_7a427c18da_b.jpg

Mine for today... taken in a snowstorm. Thank God for weather sealing! C&C?

Camera: Pentax K200D
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1000)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200

[LittleCanonKid]

Great shot, Doylem. As usual, fantastic composition and it's a genuinely interesting picture.

I also liked Educ8r's shot. I'm a sucker for DOF. Love the placement of the presents.

We're sure starting December off with a bang, aren't we? :cool:

(PS. In reply to timmyb from last month's thread, thanks! It was a neat little run of experimental shots that that specific picture came out of. Nothing like running around in the yard with some paper airplanes! :p)

[valdore]

http://www.madnessmatrix.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/plaza-lighting-ceremony-2008.jpg (http://www.madnessmatrix.com/2008/11/30/plaza-lighting-ceremony-08/)


Meh.... Plaza Lighting Ceremony, Thanksgiving night, Kansas City, Missouri. I did NOT enjoy myself this year. Same damn thing every year anyway so I might start skipping the pomp and circumstance of the official lighting anyway in coming years.

Also, no HDR on this one, if ya can believe it.

[Educ8r]

Thank you!

Great shot, Doylem. As usual, fantastic composition and it's a genuinely interesting picture.

I also liked Educ8r's shot. I'm a sucker for DOF. Love the placement of the presents.

We're sure starting December off with a bang, aren't we? :cool:

(PS. In reply to timmyb from last month's thread, thanks! It was a neat little run of experimental shots that that specific picture came out of. Nothing like running around in the yard with some paper airplanes! :p)

[anubis]

Something a little different from my usual... Church HDR (5 tripod mounted RAWs)

http://www.chrisbergerphoto.com/photos/418437442_GPdRB-XL.jpg

[Jim61]

1/800
f/2.8
50 mm
200 iso

Seems like there is a bit of noise. I expected better from a 50D

[seenew]

1/800
f/2.8
50 mm
200 iso

Seems like there is a bit of noise. I expected better from a 50D

shoot always shoot at ISO 100 unless you have to go higher. With this, you could have shot at ISO 100 and 1/400th and still got it, with less noise. Although I will agree, even at ISO 200 that seems like too much. How close is this crop?

edit: here's mine, another view of the dam. not a great composition, but I like the elements within it. Same settings as the other one. And I need to clean my sensor.
http://www.seenew.net/damHDR/HDR9sm.jpg

[anubis]

Seems like there is a bit of noise. I expected better from a 50D

Wow, that is pretty noisy. Does that noise show up in the RAW file or is it just an artifact of the web-compatible JPEG compression?

[oblomow]

I had the same reaction. I'm guessing that photo was taken in the Netherlands, since that's where oblomow is. That sort of makeup would cause a good deal of outrage in the US.

It's part of the tradition of Sinterklaas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinterklaas) (dutch santa). Every year there are some (political correct) voices that want to change this custom ( no colours, different colours). However they underestimate the children. Children don't associate these overly dressed persons with too much makeup with coloured people in society. They see it as a character of the story of Sinterklaas. But I can see how this photo must look to people in other parts of the world that are not familiar with the story of Sinterklaas.

[Jim61]

In reply to the last two posts. It was taken as a jpg and has been cropped quite a bit (I can't remember exactly how much). The noise shows up in the full size photo.My old 350D was OK at 400 and even 800 iso. I'll have to check all my settings as I would expect the 50D to be equal or better than the 350D even taking into account the higher pixel count.

[pdxflint]

On a foggy September morning at dawn.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zbn1AZDn-gg/RRdt7xGkABI/AAAAAAAAABY/G-KideXSGc8/s800/2006-09-22-07.18.29.JPG

Model: NIKON D50
ISO: 800
Exposure: 1/200 sec
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 18mm

[Phrasikleia]

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

Canon XSi
100mm
f/6.3
1/1000 sec
ISO 200
Exp. Bias -0.3ev

[Doylem]

My favourite boat...

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/2938/mondancerix6.jpg

[Pixellated]

shoot always shoot at ISO 100 unless you have to go higher. With this, you could have shot at ISO 100 and 1/400th and still got it, with less noise. Although I will agree, even at ISO 200 that seems like too much. How close is this crop?

edit: here's mine, another view of the dam. not a great composition, but I like the elements within it. Same settings as the other one. And I need to clean my sensor.
snip
Beautiful

[02AltimaSE]

seenew, I love both of those shots. I'm really enjoying the first one.

[rjphoto]

This is my first photo posted to a Photo of The Month tread.

It was taken at the new city park near my home. I hope the city doesn't destroy the nature aspects around the lake as they "develop" the park.

[seenew]

Beautiful

seenew, I love both of those shots. I'm really enjoying the first one.

Thank you both. :)

[valdore]

from back in october and under a bridge at the same time...

http://www.madnessmatrix.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/under-the-waterfire-bridge.jpg (http://www.madnessmatrix.com/2008/12/02/waterfire-kansas-city-pt-five/)

[compuwar]

My favourite boat...



All it really needs is the name "Swallow!"

[Doylem]

All it really needs is the name "Swallow!"

Arthur Ransome fan??

[iBecks]

My favourite boat...

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/2938/mondancerix6.jpg

Excellent as always.

[compuwar]

Arthur Ransome fan??

Most definitely! Small boat, Windermere, and it doesn't look like the Amazon...

[HF2008]

First time poster here. Been lurking this forum for a couple of month.
Realy love the photos you take.

C&C is appreciated for improvement.


http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1242/dsc00632yc1.jpg
Model: NIKON D40
ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/400 sec
Aperture: f/8
Focal Length: 50mm

[seenew]

from back in october and under a bridge at the same time...

http://www.madnessmatrix.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/under-the-waterfire-bridge.jpg (http://www.madnessmatrix.com/2008/12/02/waterfire-kansas-city-pt-five/)

Really, really nice. Especially like all the people, it looks like a party. Did you shoot any from lower down? Seems like this might be even more dynamic if it was shot from like 1-2 feet off the ground.

[spitfirejd]

Caught this fellow early one morning in a local park while I was looking for birds to photograph. Taken with a 40D and 70-200 f/2.8L. He's not as sharp as he could be, but the camera has some focusing issues that are being addressed. C&C always welcome.

http://spitfirejd.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p975667035-4.jpg

[Doylem]

Most definitely! Small boat, Windermere, and it doesn't look like the Amazon...

True... Arthur Ransome lived most of his life less than three miles from my lakeside shack. I grew up on 'Swallows and Amazons' ("if duffers, won't drown, etc).

Ransome had an extraordinary life: he was a spy in Russia, and married Trotskey's secretary... :)

[compuwar]

Caught this fellow early one morning in a local park while I was looking for birds to photograph. Taken with a 40D and 70-200 f/2.8L. He's not as sharp as he could be, but the camera has some focusing issues that are being addressed. C&C always welcome.


Huntley Meadows?

True... Arthur Ransome lived most of his life less than three miles from my lakeside shack. I grew up on 'Swallows and Amazons' ("if duffers, won't drown, etc).

Ransome had an extraordinary life: he was a spy in Russia, and married Trotskey's secretary... :)

I absolutely loved the series growing up, in fact that's what I still associate the Lake District with.

[Doylem]

I absolutely loved the series growing up, in fact that's what I still associate the Lake District with.

The spirit of S & A lives on... ;)

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/1944/sakf6.jpg

[appie57]

True... Arthur Ransome lived most of his life less than three miles from my lakeside shack. I grew up on 'Swallows and Amazons' ("if duffers, won't drown, etc).

Ransome had an extraordinary life: he was a spy in Russia, and married Trotskey's secretary... :)

Mr. Trotsky, a key and a secretary :D

[spitfirejd]

Huntley Meadows?



Sandy Bottom Park in Hampton, VA.

[valdore]

Really, really nice. Especially like all the people, it looks like a party. Did you shoot any from lower down? Seems like this might be even more dynamic if it was shot from like 1-2 feet off the ground.


thanks seenew! i looked back in my lightroom folder for those pics, but it seems like I didn't think to crouch down off the ground for that particular one. Weird how sometimes one will think of these things at one time and not at another.

[LittleCanonKid]

A dragonfly decided to rest on a branch...

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG30549_resized.png

Canon Rebel XT/ISO 100/1/250, f/7.1

[MaddMacs]

^^ ...and you decided to take a sweet pic...^^

A Pup named Robyn:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/3078232523_248a3e36bf_b.jpg

Camera: Pentax K200D
Exposure: 1.5 sec (3/2)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 400

[seenew]

thanks seenew! i looked back in my lightroom folder for those pics, but it seems like I didn't think to crouch down off the ground for that particular one. Weird how sometimes one will think of these things at one time and not at another.

indeed, how sore I get from kicking myself sometimes. :o

A dragonfly decided to rest on a branch...

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG30549_resized.png

Canon Rebel XT/ISO 100/1/250, f/7.1

I think he's dead. :(

[LittleCanonKid]

Thanks MaddMacs! Nice shot! I'm surprised the puppy stayed still that long! :eek:

@seenew That's what I thought at first too, but I was there when it flew away. Those dragonflies sure are tricky :p

[timmyb]

Great shots Doylem and Valdore - I love the feeling of isolation with the boat, (the one in the fog!)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/3078824345_928e56044b_b.jpg

D40, 18mm, 1.6s, f/3.5, ISO 200

My tripod is somewhere in the post but fortunately there was a handy balustrades. It was pretty gusty 200m up, the long exposures didn't give too much success! C&C appreciated as always.

[pdxflint]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zbn1AZDn-gg/R0gW8Fpa-bI/AAAAAAAADj8/HFuAtGLFUb8/s800/spectators%20above.jpg

Canon EOS A2 35mm
Illford HP5+ B/W film
Scanned from print

[Doylem]

Great shots Doylem and Valdore - I love the feeling of isolation with the boat, (the one in the fog!)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/3078824345_928e56044b_b.jpg

My tripod is somewhere in the post but fortunately there was a handy balustrades. It was pretty gusty 200m up, the long exposures didn't give too much success! C&C appreciated as always.

Thanks... and I like the Paris shot. I feel I can wander all those streets (some I know... most I don't).

You'll enjoy the freedom of using a tripod. Sounds contradictory, but I love to set a shot up, and shoot as the light changes. It means I can walk around, eat a sandwich, and the composition is fixed (incidentally, this makes it easier, when reviewing the pix later, to find the best shot out of 20 or 30 or more)...

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/70/lonelyducksj0.jpg

[risenphoenixkai]

Sunset in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Canon Rebel XTi, 28 mm, ISO 100, 1/13, f/9

[wheelhot]

Wow, excellent shots everyone.

risenphoenixkai, love the sky color, its glowing!!!
Doylem, excellent shots as usual. What time did you take that shot? Love the haze.

[Doylem]

Doylem, excellent shots as usual. What time did you take that shot? Love the haze.

Thanks... It wasn't one of those early morning mists that gets 'burnt off' when the sun comes out (we get a few days like that, this time of year). It was more of an all-day fog, shot about noon...

[SansCrainte]

moved a laser pointer around the rim of the glass on a long exposure...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/3078565531_0aed05cd6d_b.jpg

[Phrasikleia]

My favourite boat...

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/2938/mondancerix6.jpg

I really enjoy the lonely minimalism of this one.



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/3078824345_928e56044b_b.jpg

D40, 18mm, 1.6s, f/3.5, ISO 200

My tripod is somewhere in the post but fortunately there was a handy balustrades. It was pretty gusty 200m up, the long exposures didn't give too much success! C&C appreciated as always.

I would crop this one differently to reduce the amount of sky and to give the tower more emphasis. The blue rays emanating from the tower look great, but they kind of get lost in the composition.

Mine for today, from the Sequoia Foothills:

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

[compuwar]

http://compuwar.net/~paul/fisherman.jpg

[HF2008]

Tried my tripod for the first time, really liked it a lot.
Was snowing light and a bit foggy.
C&C?
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/4668/dsc0015nv7.jpg
Model: NIKON D40
ISO: 200
Exposure: 6 sec
Aperture: f/9
Focal Length: 50mm

[Phrasikleia]

Tried my tripod for the first time, really liked it a lot.
Was snowing light and a bit foggy.
C&C?
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/4668/dsc0015nv7.jpg
Model: NIKON D40
ISO: 200
Exposure: 6 sec
Aperture: f/9
Focal Length: 50mm

My eye gets drawn to the text on the ship and then over to the bright (stadium?) lights at the left. I'd say crop out the stadium and much of the sky, but then you'd still be left with a photo that lacks enough tonal range and zones of depth to be really interesting. The ship is rather "close" to the line of the waterfront, making that horizontal zone feel rather compressed and the rest of the frame rather vacuous.

[spitfirejd]

"Hey, a fight!"

"You can take him, Fred! Get his feet!"

http://spitfirejd.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p238978825-4.jpg

[nuwomb]

http://blog.nuwomb.com/wp-content/gallery/forgotten/baby_swing_lost_web.jpg (http://www.nuwomb.com)

[movieman76]

Here is my photo of the day...
A night shot of the Ben Franklin Bridge - Philadelphia, PA

[Phrasikleia]

"Hey, a fight!"

"You can take him, Fred! Get his feet!"

http://spitfirejd.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p238978825-4.jpg

Love it. Great composition and such accommodating subjects!


http://blog.nuwomb.com/wp-content/gallery/forgotten/baby_swing_lost_web.jpg (http://www.nuwomb.com)

Well spotted, poignant subject, and great lighting aside from the photographer's shadow in the shot. If only it had a shallower depth of field or else a vantage point that minimized the distraction of the barn in the background.

[Rower_CPU]

Bit of a documentary shot...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/3081990846_ab82469dc3_b.jpg

[RHVC59]

Sunrise this morning...
F 6.3 1/160 -.33 ISO 400

[risenphoenixkai]

Some random flowers in Napier, New Zealand.

Canon Rebel XTi. ISO 100, 1/500, f/5.6, 135mm.

[valdore]

Sun and sky over New York.


http://www.madnessmatrix.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/sun-and-sky-in-new-york.jpg (http://www.madnessmatrix.com/2008/12/04/the-sun-and-sky-over-new-york/)

[Paulimac24]

I was told this was a cross between a duck and a goose. If anyone knows i would like to know what it is please :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/3083260128_b577d98e79.jpg

[spitfirejd]

Love it. Great composition and such accommodating subjects!
.

Thanks. Here's a very different photo from the same outing.

http://spitfirejd.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p424253969-4.jpg

[Phrasikleia]

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

I posted another angle here (http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=6699387&postcount=31).

[hans3185]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/3083569611_ef4c833948_b.jpg

C+C always appreciated

[timmyb]

Great photos Phrasikleia - I particularly like how you have both the road and the telephone cables drawing you 'through' the image from the foothills

I don't like taking photos featuring people I don't know; it always feels like I'm intruding in some way. However I got this one and rather like it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/3078821271_c602c45a65_b.jpg

D40, 55m, 0.017s, f/5.6, ISO 200

(Thanks for the comments on my previous shot btw.)

[TRUTH]

this photo was taken in the countryside

http://http://www.up.up-alswalf.com//uploads/images/alswalf-428b57d091.jpg

[nuwomb]

http://blog.nuwomb.com/wp-content/gallery/convenience-stores/atm_web.jpg (http://www.nuwomb.com)


thanks for the feedback, Phrasikleia, regarding the baby swing. I have other angles of it on my my www.nuwomb.com site. I stll have a few more to put up of it. I find things like it fascinating.

[Doylem]

http://www.up.up-alswalf.com//uploads/images/alswalf-428b57d091.jpg

Your pic's waaaaay too big for my monitor...

I don't like taking photos featuring people I don't know; it always feels like I'm intruding in some way.

It can seem quite threatening to point a camera at people, and using a telephoto lens only makes it worse (you feel like a sniper :eek:).

But most people love being in pictures; they only want to know why you're taking them.

I give people my card and ask them to email me... so I can send the best of the pix I took (some do, some don't...). This seems especially important with families, kids, etc.

This isn't an HDR pic; it's a pic on which I used HDR. There's a difference... to me, at least... ;)

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/9012/storrssy7.jpg

[TRUTH]

I post the reply without checking the pic's size sorry :p


here another one in a lovely morning
http://www.up.up-alswalf.com//uploads/images/alswalf-4dac1939bd.jpg (http://www.up.up-alswalf.com)

[HF2008]

Phrasikleia thanks for your comment.

Doylem realy like your "hdr"pic, it's like a fairytale!

I find it a bit hard to take pictures now when it's winter, a lot of snow here, so blowouts, or what it's called.
Anything special to think about? low iso, "fast" exposure, what about the aperture if i want the unfocus area to be blurry, hope you understand that :)

A new B&W pic, is it to much free "air" around it? C&C?
http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/9192/dsc0011os1.jpg
Model: NIKON D40
ISO: 1600
Exposure: 8 sec
Aperture: f/11
Focal Length: 50mm

[Phrasikleia]

A new B&W pic, is it to much free "air" around it? C&C?
http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/9192/dsc0011os1.jpg
Model: NIKON D40
ISO: 1600
Exposure: 8 sec
Aperture: f/11
Focal Length: 50mm

I like this picture. The snow is an unexpected element, so it holds my interest. It's also a good use of B&W. To answer your question, no, I don't think it has too much negative space; I think the composition works.

Another one from Glennville, California:

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

[spitfirejd]

Sunrise at Sandy Bottom Park, Hampton, VA. C&C always welcome.

http://spitfirejd.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p585913319-4.jpg

[vixapphire]

This isn't an HDR pic; it's a pic on which I used HDR. There's a difference... to me, at least... ;)

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/9012/storrssy7.jpg

Jesus Christ, man! It's like you live in a fairy tale or something! I love the reality and beyond that your photos evoke, and this one is exemplary with a bit more of the "beyond" in it than what I'm used to seeing from you here.

Bravo!

[marclapierre13]

Thats an older photo Doylem, I remember seeing it months ago...but I love it, I agree that it evokes a ferry tale like setting.

[rouxeny]

Taken today, Waimea Bay on the North Shore. I like the way you can see the wave face in profile.

[Doylem]

Thats an older photo Doylem, I remember seeing it months ago...but I love it, I agree that it evokes a ferry tale like setting.

And that's a great memory you've got... :)

It's the same location, for sure, just ten minutes walk from my lakeside shack, but not the same pic. Just for the interest (:rolleyes:) here's the new version... then the old (shot dec 20, last year)...

And thanks for your enthusiasm, Vixappire...

2008

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/6379/storrshdr2008nz3.jpg

2007

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/39/storrshdr2007bk8.jpg

[pdxflint]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zbn1AZDn-gg/RvjDlm7QiZI/AAAAAAAAChM/8LO8hfbQW0Y/s800/DSC_5600.JPG

Model: NIKON D50
ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/320 sec
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 42mm

[Qwest905]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/3081999823_65a6a3726b_b.jpg

[svndmvn]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/3081999823_65a6a3726b_b.jpg

stunning quality, is it possible to have the EXIF data, please?

[Qwest905]

thank you =) ...here you go and with a link to the metadata

Camera: Canon EOS 5D
Exposure: 0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture: f/2.5
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 1600
Exposure Bias: -1 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

http://flickr.com/photos/27675396@N02/3081999823/meta/

[PkennethV]

Back with another teen portrait on white.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/3089041254_1387685825_b.jpg (http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3089041254&size=large)
(click photo to view on black)

[nidserz]

B&W Johnny Rockets
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/165/308893708085e4cca261omn7.png

C&C appreciated.
1/13
f4.0
ISO 200

[Steamie]

Fantastic work again guy's , looks like December has got off to a great start :)

I don't normally take "Landscape" shot's with the camera in "Portrait" orientation I always think its a landscape so it should be that way round, however this is one i took yesterday that I think works ok.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/3087082961_effb29f3c9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zteamie/3087082961/)

[bbbensen]

Took it while at my friends house. Trampolines are so much fun. :D

147490

[SayCheese]

Back with another teen portrait on white.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/3089041254_1387685825_b.jpg (http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3089041254&size=large)
(click photo to view on black)

I am really loving all your studio work. I am impressed.
Do you have your own studio or just regular access to one?

[timmyb]

Fantastic colours Steamie.

I've been having some fun light painting...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/3088534195_f4e421580b_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/3088534075_07b5911431_b.jpg

The first one is supposed to be an elephant!

[R.Youden]

A photo from Cornwall last weekend. Even in the middle of winter Cornwall is one of the most beautiful counties in the country.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/3073105043_c16bfb6f20_b.jpg

Some of the photos I took came out a bit 'flat'. I am thinking of getting a polarizing lens, I hear they give shots a bit of lift.

[nuwomb]

http://blog.nuwomb.com/wp-content/gallery/western-fair-2008/chair_ride_view_web.jpg (http://www.nuwomb.com)

[Educ8r]

.

[wheelhot]

Thanks... It wasn't one of those early morning mists that gets 'burnt off' when the sun comes out (we get a few days like that, this time of year). It was more of an all-day fog, shot about noon...

Wow, thank goodness you got your DSLR with you :)

The first one is supposed to be an elephant!

Lol, so what is it suppose to be?

Qwest905, wow that is a very good aperture f2.8, what lens are you using?
and how much editing you did to your photo? It look ridiculously clean at ISO1600.

[Qwest905]

i was using a canon 35L f1.4

didn't do much editing just unsharpen mask and resize...nothing much really

5d is great at 1600

[gmecca2]

http://blog.nuwomb.com/wp-content/gallery/convenience-stores/atm_web.jpg (http://www.nuwomb.com)


thanks for the feedback, Phrasikleia, regarding the baby swing. I have other angles of it on my my www.nuwomb.com site. I stll have a few more to put up of it. I find things like it fascinating.

I'm not sure I really like the way the store looks so urban ghetto using HDR but then the houses in the background look so suburban.

[oblomow]

Lone hiker

http://www.murphy.nl/~marca/terborg0023.jpg

[Doylem]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/3073105043_c16bfb6f20_b.jpg

Some of the photos I took came out a bit 'flat'. I am thinking of getting a polarizing lens, I hear they give shots a bit of lift.

While a polariser can be useful near water (for getting rid of unwanted reflections), what's making your shot flat is just lack of light... that's all. :)

I tried to stop taking pictures of sheep... but he posed...

http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/3194/sheepderwentwateryr3.jpg

[tonyeck]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/3090336242_c8f8044013_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonysphotographs/3090336242/)

Just playing with my new Canon 5D mkII

[Phrasikleia]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/3090336242_c8f8044013_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonysphotographs/3090336242/)

Just playing with my new Canon 5D mkII

Wow. Really lovely photo. Was any post-processing necessary? I'm wishing you had kept the EXIF data in the photo.

[tonyeck]

Wow. Really lovely photo. Was any post-processing necessary? I'm wishing you had kept the EXIF data in the photo.


I actually brightened it up slightly in Lightroom as it was a very dark day

Data here

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonysphotographs/3090336242/meta/

[LittleCanonKid]

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG31708_resized.png

[dllavaneras]

After seeing all the HDRs in this thread and all the cool things it does for architecture, I felt I just had to try and see if HDR works for macros. Here's my try at a dragonfly...

http://xs234.xs.to/xs234/08490/libelula_hdr335.jpg (http://xs.to)

[LittleCanonKid]

Wow, awesome shot, dllavaneras! Great composition and subject. How much did the HDR help the picture?

[PkennethV]

Thanks SayCheese! I guess it's "my" studio...though I don't own the house it's in hahaha (I'm 15). Here's a couple pictures of it in action (click to view large)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/3067708502_f42c11febe_m.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/pkennethv/3067708502/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2970624862_5fa0d76607_m.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/pkennethv/2970624862/)


and my photo for today...same model - he's pretty amazing with his cards.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/3091887290_92d167962a_b.jpg (http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3091887290&size=large&bg=white)
(click to view on white)

[dllavaneras]

Wow, awesome shot, dllavaneras! Great composition and subject. How much did the HDR help the picture?

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. :)

To see the difference between the original and the HDR, here's (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/3091129407_a6499b4174_o.jpg) the original. It's overexposed, so thank goodness I shoot in RAW!

[LittleCanonKid]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. :)

To see the difference between the original and the HDR, here's (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/3091129407_a6499b4174_o.jpg) the original. It's overexposed, so thank goodness I shoot in RAW!That's quite a difference! :eek: I'm a primarily JPEG shooter, maybe it's time to convert. :rolleyes:

[Phrasikleia]

That's quite a difference! :eek: I'm a primarily JPEG shooter, maybe it's time to convert. :rolleyes:

Once you go RAW, you'll never go back. :cool:

[NintendoChick]

Yay for avoiding homework!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/3091249679_f782f95476_b.jpg


I didn't notice the severity of the lights until it was too late. :(
any suggestions?

[RHVC59]

Fantastic work again guy's , looks like December has got off to a great start :)

I don't normally take "Landscape" shot's with the camera in "Portrait" orientation I always think its a landscape so it should be that way round, however this is one i took yesterday that I think works ok.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/3087082961_effb29f3c9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zteamie/3087082961/)

Gorgeous image! I like the way you were able to capture the color shift gradations from top to bottom.

Mine is bit monotone in color, but it was that kind of morning. :D

[Shacklebolt]

Election night in Grant Park as the First Family is introduced
Chicago, IL

Nikon D300
Nikkor 24-70 mm f/2.8
Shutter: 1/50
ISO: 800
Focal Length: 24 mm
f: 2.8

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/shacklebolt007/ElectionNight.jpg

[Steamie]

After seeing all the HDRs in this thread and all the cool things it does for architecture, I felt I just had to try and see if HDR works for macros. Here's my try at a dragonfly...

http://xs234.xs.to/xs234/08490/libelula_hdr335.jpg (http://xs.to)

Fantastic macro shot, great detail and the hdr is subtle enough just to act as an enhancement to the image rather than a complete rework of the image.

While a polariser can be useful near water (for getting rid of unwanted reflections), what's making your shot flat is just lack of light... that's all. :)

I tried to stop taking pictures of sheep... but he posed...

http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/3194/sheepderwentwateryr3.jpg

Absolute classic ! great photo again and I've got to admit that sheep is a total star ! :D

[oblomow]

Mr and Mrs Doylem?
http://www.murphy.nl/~marca/terborg0021.jpg

ok, not the best of photo's but I clearly see Doylem.

[Steamie]

Gorgeous image! I like the way you were able to capture the color shift gradations from top to bottom.

Mine is bit monotone in color, but it was that kind of morning. :D

Thanks Very much ! I know how you feel, this morning was dreadful here, very dark and grey.

One from Friday Evening.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/3090087343_cf8ec8c097_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zteamie/3090087343/)

[Essjay]

Thanks Very much ! I know how you feel, this morning was dreadful here, very dark and grey.

One from Friday Evening.


Really, Really like this shot. Great work! :D

[wgr73]

Amazing shot Steamie!! You guys are great!! I'm just getting into photography (bought a D60, should be in tomorrow). The places you guys are taking your pictures looks like paradise! Enjoy that, don't take it for granted :cool:

[Doylem]

Mr and Mrs Doylem?

I'm not married to a sheep... :eek::eek::eek:



It's more of a civil partnership... ;)

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/2620/snowyskiddawjr4.jpg

[SayCheese]

Thanks SayCheese! I guess it's "my" studio...though I don't own the house it's in hahaha (I'm 15). Here's a couple pictures of it in action (click to view large)

Thanks for the info. It's not many 15 year olds who have a studio in their house. I am jealous, I just don't have room for one (i'm in a 2 bed flat).

One day I will have a studio, I used to love working in the studio.

[TheReef]

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/1217/imgp04212ez0.jpg

1/250s f/8.0 ISO100 75mm (35mm eq:112mm) Pentax K10D

[MaddMacs]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/3092748163_d9d7bf3eb6.jpg

I don't have much experience in portraits, and much prefer landscapes, but my sister asked me to take a picture of her family for thier christmas card this year. I obliged. I found getting my nephew to smile was near impossible, and this was as close as we could get. C&C appreciated.

Camera: Pentax K200D
Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/180)
Aperture: f/16
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Flash fired

[dllavaneras]

That's quite a difference! :eek: I'm a primarily JPEG shooter, maybe it's time to convert. :rolleyes:

It most definitely is! ;)

Once you go RAW, you'll never go back. :cool:

Truer words have never been spoken.

Fantastic macro shot, great detail and the hdr is subtle enough just to act as an enhancement to the image rather than a complete rework of the image.


Thanks! I tried not to go overboard. :)

[cosmokanga2]

Comments and critique please. I'm just starting out and really want develop my skills.

This was taken a couple of weeks ago.
147707

[PkennethV]

sorry, same model again. I'll switch it up tomorrow:)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/3088263259_d2d26f5961_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/pkennethv/3088263259/)

[SlasherDuff]

<snip>

I don't have much experience in portraits, and much prefer landscapes, but my sister asked me to take a picture of her family for thier christmas card this year. I obliged. I found getting my nephew to smile was near impossible, and this was as close as we could get. C&C appreciated.

Camera: Pentax K200D
Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/180)
Aperture: f/16
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Flash fired

That almost makes me homesick:( I miss the Peaks

[tonyeck]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/3093746969_7ee8b240d1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonysphotographs/3093746969/)

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 3.2 sec (16/5)
Aperture: f/6.3
Focal Length: 100 mm
ISO Speed: 100

[LittleCanonKid]

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG31738_resized.png

Canon Rebel XT
ISO 100
8 sec. exposure
f/5

[Phrasikleia]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/3092748163_d9d7bf3eb6.jpg

I don't have much experience in portraits, and much prefer landscapes, but my sister asked me to take a picture of her family for thier christmas card this year. I obliged. I found getting my nephew to smile was near impossible, and this was as close as we could get. C&C appreciated.

Camera: Pentax K200D
Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/180)
Aperture: f/16
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Flash fired

I think the lighting works well enough, and the peaks dusted with snow make a nice background, especially set against a pretty blue sky like that. However, this image probably would have worked better as a vertical. The female is cropped too much by the bottom of the frame. Also, the "line" where the golden grass meets the green trees is running right across the middle of the frame, which isn't the best compositional situation. Try to place lines like that at the "thirds". Likewise, it's best not to place your subjects smack-dab in the middle of the frame; doing so just chops up the image too much, leaving negative space on either side of them. It's better to place your subjects on one side of the frame and thereby allow the setting to be more cohesive and dramatic.


Comments and critique please. I'm just starting out and really want develop my skills.

This was taken a couple of weeks ago.
http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=147707

This one also has compositional problems. You have a lot of sky, a lot of dark hill at the left, and what one presumes is the subject (the dead tree) is pretty much right in the middle of everything. I wonder what it would have looked like if you had gone with a horizontal framing, placing the tree towards the left, and allowing more of the better-lit side of the lake into the shot. I also would have crouched down a bit to hide the structure visible just below the tree (a drain pipe?).

[cosmokanga2]

This one also has compositional problems. You have a lot of sky, a lot of dark hill at the left, and what one presumes is the subject (the dead tree) is pretty much right in the middle of everything. I wonder what it would have looked like if you had gone with a horizontal framing, placing the tree towards the left, and allowing more of the better-lit side of the lake into the shot. I also would have crouched down a bit to hide the structure visible just below the tree (a drain pipe?).

Thanks for critique. Compositions is one of my weak spots.

[iCris]

Hands B&W
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/3092522814_6378c87aab.jpg

[nuwomb]

http://blog.nuwomb.com/wp-content/gallery/people/boogie_08.jpg (http://www.nuwomb.com)

portrait of a girl out in the minus 9 cold

[MaddMacs]

I think the lighting works well enough, and the peaks dusted with snow make a nice background, especially set against a pretty blue sky like that. However, this image probably would have worked better as a vertical. The female is cropped too much by the bottom of the frame. Also, the "line" where the golden grass meets the green trees is running right across the middle of the frame, which isn't the best compositional situation. Try to place lines like that at the "thirds". Likewise, it's best not to place your subjects smack-dab in the middle of the frame; doing so just chops up the image too much, leaving negative space on either side of them. It's better to place your subjects on one side of the frame and thereby allow the setting to be more cohesive and dramatic.

Thanks for your C&C. I did take other photos that positioned the family more off-centered, but the baby was frowning, and lighting more stark (the flash couldn't fill the shadows) I did, however, crop the photo differently, hopefully it helps...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/3094847988_e8ca44dd81.jpg
Thanks for your help

[QueenZ]

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG31738_resized.png

Canon Rebel XT
ISO 100
8 sec. exposure
f/5

Nice work, i can see the camera :)

[LittleCanonKid]

Nice work, i can see the camera :)Thanks! I had to set the camera on timer and duck out of the immediate area so I wouldn't show up. :p

[Doylem]

Comments and critique please. I'm just starting out and really want develop my skills.

This was taken a couple of weeks ago.
147707

Thanks for critique. Compositions is one of my weak spots.

When you look through the viewfinder, you've got to think "Is this exactly how I want my picture to look?"... because, once you've pressed the shutter, that's what you're going to get...

In general I'd suggest taking more time... to find the best viewpoint, and to fine-tune the composition by moving a few paces left or right... to make all the elements in a picture tell a 'story'. Most pix work best with a single subject: the element that caught your eye in the first place.

The camera captures everything, so look into all four corners of the pic, to check the composition is as you want it. What you leave out of a picture is just as important, IMO, as what you put in. :)

[Steamie]

Really, Really like this shot. Great work! :D

Amazing shot Steamie!! You guys are great!! I'm just getting into photography (bought a D60, should be in tomorrow). The places you guys are taking your pictures looks like paradise! Enjoy that, don't take it for granted :cool:

Thanks very much guy's , glad you like it. Look forward to seeing some of your shot's from the D60 wgr73


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/3091848373_2429f8bbe7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zteamie/3091848373/)

Another one from the shore .

[nidserz]

Here is mine for today, not an interesting subject or anything because I have been indoors studying for the last few days. I did go out today and bought a "nifty fifty" 50mm f/1.8 as a present for myself. I was testing it out by taking pics of my MacBook.

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/8463/img5740tw6.jpg

In about 1 week I will have more interesting photos to post because I will be in Dubai & Maldives!

[Vogue Harper]

I wonder what it would have looked like if you had gone with a horizontal framing, placing the tree towards the left, and allowing more of the better-lit side of the lake into the shot.

I would agree. General rule for me (which I have been reminded of on more than one occasion) is that if I am shooting landscapes to shoot in landscape.

It is quite rare, not to mention pretty difficult, to shoot good looking landscapes in portrait format unless there is a very specific thing that you want the viewer's eyes to focus on.

[oblomow]

Lone hiker in B/W

I tried to convert one of the previous photos to b/w. In my opinion it's better. Any C&C?
http://www.murphy.nl/~marca/terborg0023s.jpg

[Educ8r]

Texas Nine-banded Armadillo

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/3094879311_a798e7f100_o.jpg

[Harpua585]

Lone hiker in B/W

I tried to convert one of the previous photos to b/w. In my opinion it's better. Any C&C?
http://www.murphy.nl/~marca/terborg0023s.jpg

I definitely like the B/W!;)

[James L]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/3093112773_0e9d35eb07_o.jpg

[gnd]

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

[Doylem]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/3093112773_0e9d35eb07_o.jpg

Great... like a still from an unmade movie. I expect Nicholas Cage to turn up any minute in a beat-up Chevy...

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/5554/palacehowro0.jpg

[HF2008]

Old statue vs. Modern art.
Wanted to capture the contrast between the old craftmanship and the modern graffiti.
c&c, beside that stupid foot :(
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7610/dsc0352ze2.jpg
Nikon D40
Exposure: 1/250
Aperture: f/10
Focal Length: 32 mm
ISO Speed: 320

[ipodtoucher]

My mom collects Department 56 :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/3095937714_27f09aa4b1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/wesjoyce)

[dukebound85]

here's toba. will say it was hard for him to lay like that for any amt of time lol

[Phrasikleia]

This is Mama. She's very sweet, but don't mess with her brood.

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

[LittleCanonKid]

Here's what resulted when I moved the tripod during my last submission to this thread. I figured, since the photo's already screwed, I might as well have some fun with it :D

For some strange reason, there seem to be some hiding Powerade logos in this picture... :confused:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG31730_resized2.png

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

[PkennethV]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/3089076364_48773a037c_b.jpg (http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3089076364&size=large)

[digitalfrog]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Excellent !!!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/3094285884_fd38ee0835_b.jpg

[RHVC59]

I just liked the symmetry here.

One of this weekend's shots.
Shot RAW, hand held
f 5.3 1/50 ev-.33 ISO 200
36 mm

[rost12]

On the coast of Wales somewhere.

http://homepage.mac.com/rost12/rtravel/coast4.jpg

[Fuzzy14]

Hello all, not posted for a while. Was sledging at the weekend but the light was terrible so didn't get anything worthwhile. We'll see if Birthday Santa brings me any camera toys this weekend.

Liked the shots by nidserz, digitalfrog, HF2008 (took me a while to find the foot!) and Doylem/Steamie as per usual!

[Bnjmnone]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/3090000746_70c4afb27c.jpg

[HF2008]

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/4853/dsc00212oz8.jpg
Nikon D40
Exposure: 10 sec
Aperture: f/22
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200

[dllavaneras]

A mantis closeup. A little practice shot while I wait for my extension tubes so I can really get up close!

(for all those who are interested, this is a Stagmatoptera biocellata :))

[valdore]

http://www.madnessmatrix.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/predation.jpg

...and luckily for lil' ole' me there were enough other people around for Mr. Predator to rip to shreds, giving me time to escape. it is a wild life i lead, ya know.

[nidserz]

Another test shot of something around the house with my 50mm f/1.8
Not extremely happy with the processing of this photo but I will post it anyway

http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/6228/parisqv6.jpg

I am still tryna learn how to take clear/crisp shots. It just doesnt happen for me :(
Tips anyone?

[timmyb]

I am still tryna learn how to take clear/crisp shots. It just doesnt happen for me :(
Tips anyone?It was taken at ISO 1600 so will be noisy - I rather like the graininess for that pic though, gives it a bit extra.

Here's mine - C&C appreciated as always. I'm back in the UK so have access to the countryside once more, as well as the opportunities from frosts. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3100307500_2ca9aefc11_b.jpg

D40, 55mm, 1/400s, f/5.6, ISO 200

[radiantm3]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/3099965126_303d77df6b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radiantmark/3099965126)

Canon 24-70mm (at 55mm) F2.8 with a flash on each side.

[bemis]

this photo was takin down in the marsh area of wells, maine.

[.JahJahwarrior.]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/3100098235_9aea4ed4dd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/projektionstudiosphotography/3100098235/sizes/m/)

Click for larger sizes

[srf4real]

Hey everybody awesome photos! Back from vacation - cheers from sunny Florida.:)

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee126/surferRob_photos/_B072000-1.jpg
E-3, 50-200mm

[valdore]

http://www.madnessmatrix.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/dow-jones-market-talk.jpg (http://www.madnessmatrix.com/2008/12/11/dow-jones-market-talk/)

new york, times square...

[iCris]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/3093112773_0e9d35eb07_o.jpg
i like this,you can tell me if you use a flash whit the D80 and what glass you use?
THX

[nidserz]

Here is my contribution for today.
It was taken sometime early November.

Take a Moment to Think
http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/9569/scarboroughlakezk1.jpg

click for large on black (http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3101510485&size=large&posted=1)

oh, still not the best photos, but i am on a journey learning each day ways to get better. this was in the beginning when i was just starting to shoot in manual modes. any C&C is appreciated.

[gnd]

i like this,you can tell me if you use a flash whit the D80 and what glass you use?
THX

Exif info says:
Camera Model = NIKON D80
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/200 second
Focal Length = 500/10 mm = 50 mm
Aperture = F8
ISO Speed Ratings = 100
Exposure Program = manual control (1)
Metering Mode = pattern / multi-segment (5)
Light Source / White Balance = unknown (0)
Flash = Flash did not fire

[Doylem]

h, still not the best photos, but i am on a journey learning each day ways to get better. this was in the beginning when i was just starting to shoot in manual modes. any C&C is appreciated.

That's a good attitude you have there: photography as a journey (rather than just some artless noodlings in Photoshop :confused:). Sounds like you're going to have a lot of fun with photography over the years...


Loweswater...

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/153/loweswatercrummockwaterpf4.jpg

[PimpDaddy]

Royce Da 5'9" at the club RUST, Copenhagen, Denmark

http://www.23hq.com/NicolasDalby/photo/3683574/large?signature=971+1229106145+0E4526FEDF7D847FDE1ABAEAC781AE27D89FC0F1


Canon EOS 30D
Exposure 1/30
Aperture f/3.5
Focal length 18.0mm
Exposure Mode Manual
Lens EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
White Balance Custom
ISO 800
Flash Fired True

[ipodtoucher]

My favorite ornament, bought it for my mom two years ago :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/3095935246_72b6c8070e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/wesjoyce)

[mati0000]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/3093940460_67a551023d_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/3095990049_228f132c8b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/3096827174_4a528db44e.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/matigonzalez/

[James L]

i like this,you can tell me if you use a flash whit the D80 and what glass you use?
THX

If you click through the link at the bottom of this post to my Flickr account, you can click on the photo and get the lighting details.

[dllavaneras]

Awesome pics by everyone! =) Every time I come here I feel more and more like a newbie :P

Here's the fourth pic in my Watchful eyes series:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/3104105710_2285f035c2_o.jpg

[iCris]

If you click through the link at the bottom of this post to my Flickr account, you can click on the photo and get the lighting details.

thx james,awesome definition for the 50mm 1,8.whats your opinion sb-800 or sb-900? i think to put one sb-800 or sb-900 in my D80 for non-pro use,if you can share your experience with them. THX

[PCMacUser]

Loweswater...


This is a great shot - good tonal range. I'd recommend cropping the top 10-15% of the sky off though.

[SansCrainte]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/3095991869_3667dac535_b.jpg

[LittleCanonKid]

Some out-the-window light painting for today.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG31915_resized.png

Canon Rebel XT/ISO 100/30 sec. exposure, f/16

[jessica.]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/3095991869_3667dac535_b.jpg

Sorry for the random OT, but what book is that?

[HF2008]

dllavaneras realy like your photos,
the animals are creepy yet fashinating.

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4305/dsc01572tw5.jpg
Nikon D40
Exposure: 1/60
Aperture: f/14
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200

[heron88]

My entry for today comes from bakersfield, ca. I actually didnt plan this shot, I kind of just stumbled upon it. I was walking into one of the local schools gym to photograph my schools basketball game when I noticed how beautiful the sky looked. I didnt have a tripod or anything with me so I had to shoot it handheld. Please C&C.

P.S. I know it may have not been framed as good as it could have been and some of the foreground stuff is a bit distracting but this was the shot I had the opportunity to take and I had to work with what I had. If you notice anything else that couldve been improved upon please let me know.

Thanks

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c396/yz85ridr/DSC_0997.jpg

[vorkorsigan]

dllavaneras realy like your photos,
the animals are creepy yet fashinating.

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4305/dsc01572tw5.jpg
Nikon D40
Exposure: 1/60
Aperture: f/14
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Nice colour

[SansCrainte]

Sorry for the random OT, but what book is that?

Its just a Cachet Soho sketch book....

http://fineartstore.com/Catalog/tabid/365/ProductID/18276/List/1/Level/a/Default.aspx?SortField=UnitCost,UnitCost

[PCMacUser]

My entry for today comes from bakersfield, ca. I actually didnt plan this shot, I kind of just stumbled upon it. I was walking into one of the local schools gym to photograph my schools basketball game when I noticed how beautiful the sky looked. I didnt have a tripod or anything with me so I had to shoot it handheld. Please C&C.

P.S. I know it may have not been framed as good as it could have been and some of the foreground stuff is a bit distracting but this was the shot I had the opportunity to take and I had to work with what I had. If you notice anything else that couldve been improved upon please let me know.

Thanks

Skies are often beautiful, but more often than not, are not worth taking photos of. It's like taking photos of your feet, or taking photos of other people taking photos of you.

However, my first suggestion with this composition would be to change your angle of shooting, so that the sky fills at least two thirds of the frame. If you are going to include foreground, it should really be exposed so that it is identifiable, or completely underexposed so that it is silhouetted.

Your next assignment should be to shoot an interesting foreground subject with an interesting sky. Use HDR if necessary. My advice is to avoid shooting 'just skies' - unless you see the Virgin Mary or Jesus or someone in the cloud formations. Otherwise it's just not very creative or inspired, if you know what I mean.

Keep shooting! :)

[namethisfile]

my first post on this thread. just got a nikon d60 this week. so far, i'm lovin' it.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/yellowcaution/barbarbar-1.jpg

aperture: f3.8
shutter speed: 6 sec
ISO: 400

[AlexH]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2992962745_ffaf5ca2c4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/digital3x/2992962745/)

Grand Promenade of downtown Hot Springs National Park, AR in black and white. Taken with a Nikon D300 + Nikon 50mm f/1.8 prime.

[srf4real]

Here's the fourth pic in my Watchful eyes series...
That is awesome. The eyes in the background are as mesmerizing as the mantis... yours?



Here the 9x world champion kicks it in his backyard, Cocoa Beach.

Kelly Slater
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee126/surferRob_photos/KS900x1.jpg
E-3 + 50-200mm with 1.4x tc
focal length 283mm
1/1250 sec.
f/5.6
ISO 160

[mati0000]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/3106773998_d2fdea67f3_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/3105936195_39df1d5b7b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/3106757012_c29ea55807.jpg

[PCMacUser]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/3106757012_c29ea55807.jpg

I like this one, ten times better than the other two. Notice how the eye is led from the bottom left corner of the frame all the way into the distance where the boat is? That's good composition.

[namethisfile]

one more picture for today...

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

nikon D60
aperture: f/5.8
shutter: 1/8s
exp. comp.: +1.7EV
ISO: 400

[oblomow]

The river IJssel near Ulft.
http://www.murphy.nl/~marca/terborg0012.jpg

[TheReef]

House of Representatives - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
Parliament sitting all finished for the year.


3 JPEGs, f2.8, ISO 400, 28mm.

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/5391/picture1rk4.jpg

[thr33face]

gradient
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/9945/photoblog9cn5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Nikon D40, 30mm

[timmyb]

A bit more light painting...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/3099469275_01e9d26237_b.jpg

[wheelhot]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/3107573568_4acfe12fa7_b.jpg

I like this, it look so plasticky, guess what it guys (and gals)! :p

[dllavaneras]

dllavaneras realy like your photos,
the animals are creepy yet fashinating.


Thank you very much! =)

That is awesome. The eyes in the background are as mesmerizing as the mantis... yours?


Hehe, I wish! Those lovely eyes belong to a friend of mine, she always poses with any critter we find. Awesome surf shot, by the way, you've already got us used to great pics. ;)

[Doylem]

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/6500/brathayhp6.jpg

[MacGuy84]

Yay for avoiding homework!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/3091249679_f782f95476_b.jpg


I didn't notice the severity of the lights until it was too late. :(
any suggestions?

Nice. How did you do this?

[agbot]

http://selfmedicated.net/misc/DSC_0060.JPG

D200, ISO 400, 1/200, f7.1, 112mm

[Phrasikleia]

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/6500/brathayhp6.jpg

Really lovely. Do I spy a touch of HDR at work here?

[Doylem]

Really lovely. Do I spy a touch of HDR at work here?

Thank you... But no, you don't... ;)

[PCMacUser]

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/6500/brathayhp6.jpg

The Lakes District is a nice area. And there's a very good whisky shop in Windermere :)

[MaddMacs]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/3109096734_00ba636819_b.jpg

Camera: Pentax K200D
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/750)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

[PCMacUser]

Southland, New Zealand.

[namethisfile]

there was a full moon tonight but it looks more like the sun in this picture. i have to play with it some more i guess to get the correct exposure. although i am not sure if i can correct the star-effect. maybe if i open up the lens?

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/yellowcaution/moonscape01.jpg

nikon d60
aperture: f22
shutter speed: 30s
exp. comp.: +1.7ev
metering: spot
iso: 400

[thr33face]

there was a full moon tonight but it looks more like the sun in this picture. i have to play with it some more i guess to get the correct exposure. although i am not sure if i can correct the star-effect. maybe if i open up the lens?

correct. if you do not want to have "stars" around bright light sources you have to open up the aperture.

[namethisfile]

correct. if you do not want to have "stars" around bright light sources you have to open up the aperture.

thanks. good to know.

[LittleCanonKid]

My only decent hummingbird shot... :(

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG29190_resizedsmaller.png

Canon Rebel XT, ISO 400, 1/1250 exposure, f/5

[sparsk]

These PotD threads is an awesome procratisnation tool.

Celebrating my entry to the DSLR world:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/3109924444_6de3682500.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/23039385@N06/3109924444/)
Canon XS, 1/100, f/8, 48mm, ISO 100

Edit: Great idea to insist on people posting the Exif data. I find it very useful to better understand how you all take these great pictures.

[TheReef]

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/2816/imgp09971as6.jpg

f2.8 @ 112mm (equiv)

[sparsk]

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/2816/imgp09971as6.jpg

Cute shot!
How close were you? The picture is quite sharp.

[sangosimo]

very clean pic. that camera will serve you well.

[TheReef]

Cute shot!
How close were you? The picture is quite sharp.

About 1 meter, then cropped.



These PotD threads is an awesome procratisnation tool.

Celebrating my entry to the DSLR world:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/3109924444_6de3682500.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/23039385@N06/3109924444/)
Canon XS, 1/100, f/8, 48mm, ISO 100

Edit: Great idea to insist on people posting the Exif data. I find it very useful to better understand how you all take these great pictures.

very clean pic. that camera will serve you well.

Nice work. That is very clean, good lighting.

[kettikco]

Im new here.. I'll start with a recent photo i took on my recent trip to Ladakh in October.

http://s3.amazonaws.com/kettikpics/photos/29/images/pangong_reflection_gallery.jpg

This pic is from Pangong Lake (http://www.kettik.com/go/India/Ladakh/Pangong/sights/1), one of the highest brackish lakes in the world and definitely among the most beautiful :)

[sparsk]

@Sangosimo Thanks!
@TheReef Thanks for the info and the comments.

I used a DIY lightbox for the lighting. Took me 30 mins and cost 0$. A fun project!

@kettikco: Very nice pic. Must have been a fun trip.

[fcanozo]

Yay for avoiding homework!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/3091249679_f782f95476_b.jpg


I didn't notice the severity of the lights until it was too late. :(
any suggestions?

How do you mount those pictures together? software, etc?

[gnd]

Southland, New Zealand.

For some reason the right one has a very HDR look to it, although I think it's probably just the effect of the sun shining on the land and everything else being in the dark.
Awesome shot, one of those moments of being in the right place at the right time :)


Edit: Great idea to insist on people posting the Exif data. I find it very useful to better understand how you all take these great pictures.

I love the Exif Viewer add-on for Firefox. It shows exif data for any photo, that wasn't edited too much. I find it work on most photos on this forum.
Here is the link:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3905

[Phrasikleia]

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

50mm, f/1.8, 1/3200, ISO 125

[MaddMacs]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/3108257293_3c0e982c9a_b.jpg

It was a bit snowy this week-end, and I went down to the railyard to see what I could see...

[PCMacUser]

For some reason the right one has a very HDR look to it, although I think it's probably just the effect of the sun shining on the land and everything else being in the dark.
Awesome shot, one of those moments of being in the right place at the right time :)

Good spotting, gnd. They are actually both HDRs. :)

[Chocolateballs]

Im new here.. I'll start with a recent photo i took on my recent trip to Ladakh in October.

http://s3.amazonaws.com/kettikpics/photos/29/images/pangong_reflection_gallery.jpg

This pic is from Pangong Lake (http://www.kettik.com/go/India/Ladakh/Pangong/sights/1), one of the highest brackish lakes in the world and definitely among the most beautiful :)

Very Very impressive !

[Educ8r]

Taken at the Follow The Z (http://www.followthenissanz.com/index.html) event in Houston, TX
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/3112669569_8f8093b4b2_o.jpg

[wheelhot]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/3113004493_a26046d1d5_b.jpg

Canon EOS 1000D | Shutter: 1/100 | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO : 200

Well this shot was taken around evening at 4.30pm, it was a sunny day and the wind blowing is kinda cold, surprisingly there is some moisture on the flower petals and I guess its the lighting and some moisture that made me take this shot.

Some CnC would be nice. I tried photosig, the image size required to upload is too small.

[Doylem]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/3113004493_a26046d1d5_b.jpg

Well, it's not the best flower shot I've seen, and it's not the worst. But something strange happened when it appeared: I could actually smell it! :eek:

Silly, I thought... so I tried it again. And there was that sweet (almost sickly) scent again. Strange...

Too many places in the Lake District are in private hands (a 'national park' in UK isn't like a national park in USA). Worse, landowners try to keep people away from some of the most iconic landscapes... for no better reason, it seems, than they can...

So I'm starting to do some 'ethical trespassing', and shoot pictures to highlight the problem...

'No access' to Crummock Water here, unless you climb over the gate. Walkers of the world, unite!

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/42/noaccess1ze3.jpg

[nidserz]

Well I've been back to Dubai for about 2 days and so far snapped a few pics of the Burj Al Arab. The internet has been so slow at my house so I only uploaded 1 picture and Flickr is blocked in my area (dont ask, UAE laws sometimes are silly) so I am a little stuck and limited with choices.

Anyway bulk of my posting of pictures from the trip will be done when I get back, but here is one from today:

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/7/burjex6.jpg

[I'm a Mac]

here's an interesting shot - I'm really only a beginning photographer, but as a macro shot with a kit lens it came out pretty good but feel free to criticize (or complement) note: this a crop of the original (the file size was too big so while i was playing with it I discovered that cropping the photo actually made it look better.
http://http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=148702&d=1229461167
Nikon D60
18-55 VR
Built in Flash
ISO 100

[mi.mac.rules]

here's an interesting shot - I'm really only a beginning photographer, but as a macro shot with a kit lens it came out pretty good but feel free to criticize (or complement) note: this a crop of the original (the file size was too big so while i was playing with it I discovered that cropping the photo actually made it look better.

Nikon D60
18-55 VR
Built in Flash
ISO 100

The exposure is great and the subject has potential, but I feel like that's all there is here. The flash illuminates the center quarter, and the left on is extremely clear, but the right one is completely out of focus and there is no background; no substance. Just as a criticism for a new photographer, but this seems a bit boring and one-sided (the quarters are standing on edge). Get your audience to feel. To think. To imagine. First, I think, you have to do those things and then your audience can. Sorry if that seems harsh, on meant as helpful criticism :D

[I'm a Mac]

148712Okay thanks for the constructive criticism and it happened to be a coincidence photo I saw a quarter standing on edge and I said oh this would make a cool photo. Let me post a different crop based on what you said. (it's mostly the original, just cropped a tad to make the file size smaller and the picture a little nicer)

[HappySnail]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/3113614955_91eda571a9_b.jpg

New York Skyline+Central park.

[I'm a Mac]

How does everyone get their pictures to appear full (or almost full) size without clicking them?

[abijnk]

How does everyone get their pictures to appear full (or almost full) size without clicking them?

Host on a site like photobucket and use the IMG tags.

[seenew]

I think this is my favorite portrait I have done so far. It turned out nearly exactly how I planned it. :)

This is my uncle, my mother's brother.

Model: Canon EOS 5D
Shutter Speed: 1/125 second
F Number: F/14.0
Focal Length: 168 mm
ISO Speed: 100

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://seenew.deviantart.com/art/Portrait-of-David-Hudson-106479091
http://flickr.com/photos/chrisnew/3113070712/

Please click to see the image in full detail!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/3113070712_7b1e41a21a_o.jpg

[timmyb]

How does everyone get their pictures to appear full (or almost full) size without clicking them?Uploading the image to Flickr and then linking from there is the option I use.

I'm going to have a go at a bit of commentary...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/3113614955_91eda571a9_b.jpgI really like the gradation of white in the sky and how it can fill so much of the photo without it becoming boring. What's the EXIF for this? (I can't get it from my viewer.)

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/42/noaccess1ze3.jpgFantastic as always - particularly the warmth of the colours in the sun on the far side.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/3113004493_a26046d1d5_b.jpgI think it would be good to have either grass all across the back, or better crop it to just the flower; the two corners of grass draw my eye away from the centre. Also there's some odd sort of fuzz going on in the centre right of the flower.

http://s3.amazonaws.com/kettikpics/photos/29/images/pangong_reflection_gallery.jpgGreat reflections. I think it could do with a crop to reduce the amount of sky in the photo though.

Now here's one of mine - a frosty morning in the garden.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/3099472515_235fc20a2b_b.jpg

D40, 55m, 0.013s, f/8, ISO 200

[PCMacUser]

Too many places in the Lake District are in private hands (a 'national park' in UK isn't like a national park in USA). Worse, landowners try to keep people away from some of the most iconic landscapes... for no better reason, it seems, than they can...

So I'm starting to do some 'ethical trespassing', and shoot pictures to highlight the problem...

'No access' to Crummock Water here, unless you climb over the gate. Walkers of the world, unite!

This is something that also shocked me when I visited the Lake District a few years ago. To think that people can own land and water access in a national park is ridiculous.

In New Zealand, water access is available to everyone. There's a thing called the 'Queen's Chain', which gives everyone the legal right to use the 20 metres of shore from the water, along any lake and seashore in the country. Also, no-one is allowed to live or build in a national park. I guess it's something to be grateful for. I'm sure Peter Rabbit would appreciate it.

[cosmokanga2]

I had to take some pictures for a class today and after failing to get a decent shot of a red poinsettia leaf, I went for a green one. I used a light to illuminate the back and wow.

Only post processing was the removal of objects to the right of the leaf and reduce clipping. Colours were not touched.

Feel free to C&C.
148761

[DYER]

wow there are some amazing images here... heck i fell way outa my depth and hell im supposed to be doing this for a living (i am a wedding photographer) great images... i might just go out tomrow and see what i can find considering i have nothing much to do for once :cool:

[wheelhot]

Too many places in the Lake District are in private hands (a 'national park' in UK isn't like a national park in USA). Worse, landowners try to keep people away from some of the most iconic landscapes... for no better reason, it seems, than they can...

So I'm starting to do some 'ethical trespassing', and shoot pictures to highlight the problem...

'No access' to Crummock Water here, unless you climb over the gate. Walkers of the world, unite!
That sucks, ain't there any law authority to solve this?

And thanks for the comment guys about the flower, I will keep on improving, yeah there is some sort of fuzz on the center right of the flower, I guess it has something to do with the lighting?

[Mac-Jack]

Larger View (http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/2115/birdcagebwmj1.jpg)

Bronica ETR-SI
f/2.8 1 sec
75mm Zenzanon
400 T-max BW Film
Ilford Pearl Multigrade Resin Paper scan

[ProwlingTiger]

Bit of snow (~4in) on the ground. Snapped this in a bit of a hurry, tomorrow I'm going to scope out a good shooting location.

[AlexH]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/3112556978_133df43672.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/digital3x/3112556978/)

[wheelhot]

Interesting shot AlexH, this reminds me of miniatures :), hmm...I guess my next shot should be about tilt shift :rolleyes:

[oblomow]

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