The Official Photography Thread - Vol. 3

[keko jones]

i had the idea to do some painting with light pictures of my car while also doing long exposure to get the night sky in the background. 






This was my first attempt, definitely have some work to do to get it to come out how i want it, and most of the shots weren't focused right especially the wheels. looking for some advice and constructive criticism so i can improve on it. so let me know if you have any for me. Especially if anyone has advice on the best way to get the subject in focus when shooting in the dark.

i need to use a dimmer light so i can get around the car with the light a little more

I'm sure it would of have looked a lot better if you had a real Car as a subject.






























































Semi-srs. LoL

Came out pretty good to me.

 

[tokes99]

i had the idea to do some painting with light pictures of my car while also doing long exposure to get the night sky in the background. 






This was my first attempt, definitely have some work to do to get it to come out how i want it, and most of the shots weren't focused right especially the wheels. looking for some advice and constructive criticism so i can improve on it. so let me know if you have any for me. Especially if anyone has advice on the best way to get the subject in focus when shooting in the dark.

i need to use a dimmer light so i can get around the car with the light a little more

if you turn on your headlights (should be enough light to focus, no?) to get your focus on point, then turn you can turn off your lights for the long exposure; though this presumes you are using a tripod.

maybe experiment with your exposure, it might help you decide how much light to 'paint; with, where..or you could stack images to where you correctly expose for the car & background separately...

a cloudy sunset:

a good seat by a0, on Flickr

 

[nelson999]

I'm sure it would of have looked a lot better if you had a real Car as a subject.



Semi-srs. LoL

Came out pretty good to me.

rude 

it should be a BMW soon if that's better for ya. 

and thanks!

 

[eugenile gts]

that evo might be pushing 500-600AWHP and we wouldn't even know it looking as stock as it is except that AMS fmic

 

[khankussionz]

rude 

it should be a BMW soon if that's better for ya. 

and thanks!

You should play the angles of the car. If you feather
The light you will get better details on the trim. Also havig the lights on would make for a better image but will prob be too strong for long exposure unless you're doing a quick flick on and off. Throw a speedlight in the car to light it up. Maybe even gel it. Give the
Car dimension. Shoot from a lower angle too.

 

[nelson999]

 The light you will get better details on the trim. Also havig the lights on would make for a better image but will prob be too strong for long exposure unless you're doing a quick flick on and off. Throw a speedlight in the car to light it up. Maybe even gel it. Give the
Car dimension. Shoot from a lower angle too.

thanks.

i actually did take some shots from a lower angle but it's looking like none of them are going to work. Too bright and/or crappy focus

 

[yanky]

Messed up on the Vette's window. Going to have to go back before putting it up on flickr.

 

[benzilla427]

Such dope photos in here. I really wanna try my hand at night/long exposure photography but I feel like I should get a real tripod first lol

I was given a Nikon D60 when I graduated from college in 2008. Never really used it. Wanna start using it again. Any recommendations on a second lens?

If you don't plan on upgrading to full-frame/FX anytime soon I suggest the 35mm f/1.8G. If you do intend to upgrade, go with the 50mm f/1.8.

They're similarly priced with the 35 being slightly cheaper, but I think they're versatile lenses.

 

[nelson999]

Here's a shot from the same spot with different lighting/exposure. Which one do you guys like better? Too bright?

 

 

[cparkfresh]

More at http://instagram.com/c0lby and http://ryanc0lby.tumblr.com/

 

[bjamez20]

sf giants by bjamez20, on Flickr

 

[Nawzlew]

More at http://instagram.com/c0lby and http://ryanc0lby.tumblr.com/

15/10.

 

[jodeva89]

 

[timelessflight]

What modes do you guys typically shoot in?

Av
Tv
M
P

etc.

 

[Nawzlew]

Manual.

AV if I'm walking around.

 

[tokes99]

What modes do you guys typically shoot in?

Av
Tv
M
P

etc.

manual almost exclusively, mostly because a rock with a gang of manual lenses and i try to use the lowest iso possible so using M just gives me the most control i probably need to use Av & Tv modes more but i almost rather shoot in P mode to not have to think at all...it helps that most of the things i'm pointing my camera at aren't moving

had to get some parts the yesterday so i had to swing by the shop and decided to hit up this large pond nearby to get some flight time with the dji phantom so i had a few cameras on me so when i pulled and saw this candy painted stretched bike i had to get a couple pics with an ultra wide angle lens:

slammed & stretched by a0, on Flickr

leanin by a0, on Flickr

Untitled by a0, on Flickr

then i came up on a random (to me anyways) car club show in a home depot parking lot, a bunch of super clean classic america rides, it was a good opportunity to test out how sharp/or not sharp of an image a recent lens acquisition shooting could get going wide open...

american muscle by a0, on Flickr

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[romcadoo]

 

[southcitydon]

can i kick(flip) it by ryan g, on Flickr

 

[nelson999]

 

[ksteezy]

Picked up a GoPro black a couple of weeks ago, gotta say if you don't wanna pay 3k for an underwater housing for cool underwater pics, this little thing will do the trick, quality is superb for such a small camera

wwww.instagram.com/elkin.cardona

 

[ksteezy]

More at http://instagram.com/c0lby and http://ryanc0lby.tumblr.com/

Had to give you a follow, incredible work....love that BTS clip you have on your IG....is almost as if it was a choreographed dance between shooter and model...real dope

 

[Fozz]

Ordered a Fuji X100T...Can't wait.

 

[bigpat630]

Such dope photos in here. I really wanna try my hand at night/long exposure photography but I feel like I should get a real tripod first lol
If you don't plan on upgrading to full-frame/FX anytime soon I suggest the 35mm f/1.8G. If you do intend to upgrade, go with the 50mm f/1.8.

They're similarly priced with the 35 being slightly cheaper, but I think they're versatile lenses.

Thanks for the suggestion. I was looking into a 55-200 lens. But the one you suggested has great reviews.

 

[benzilla427]

Thanks for the suggestion. I was looking into a 55-200 lens. But the one you suggested has great reviews.

I have a Nikon 55-200 (non-VR) and honestly I almost NEVER use it. That's just my style of shooting though. The 35mm is easily my most used lens. Do you know what kind of things you intend on shooting? I mainly strap my D3200+35mm on my backpack and go wherever the road takes me on my motorcycle. So I guess it's like a mixture of street photography and landscape-ish haha. The 35mm is also awesome for parties/events, especially indoors. I don't really do any scheduled shoots or portraiture or anything like that, I just like to capture things that are pleasing to the eye. So before you make a lens purchase try to narrow down what kind of photography you'll be doing.

Take your 18-55 and try to keep it at either 35 or 50 to help decide between the two if you re interested in those. One day just shoot only at 35 and then another day shoot only at 50. See which is more suitable for your style then go with it. You can't go wrong with either.

 

[shaze804]