Official Photography Thread: Vol. ICan'tFindTheLastOne

[Fong$tarr]

Originally Posted by Luong1209

So I'm bout to purchase a brand new 24-105mm L series for 775, anyone think this isn't a good deal?

Considering that they all go for over a $1000, I would say that is a good deal.

 

[elboricua 6]

One day I will own a L series Lens ..

 

[backtotheknown]

C&C appreciated!

 

[rap sizzle]

Originally Posted by Luong1209

So I'm bout to purchase a brand new 24-105mm L series for 775, anyone think this isn't a good deal?

That's not a bad price. A lot of guys are trying to unload their 24-105 which they got with the 5D Mark II kit. Now's the best time to getone before 5D II bodies become readily available. If you'd like to save up a little more, the 24-70 f/2.8L is one of the best walk-around lenses around.Really sharp wide open. If you don't need f/2.8 for low-light, the 24-105 is an excellent lens too. Are you using a crop or full sensor body? If you'reusing a crop, 24 might not be wide enough for your liking.

 

[backtotheknown]

Originally Posted by elboricua 6

anyways, here are some pictures that didnt do anything for me so I converted them to B/W .. opinions? lol

#1

#2

#3

man i LOVE you B/W's!!!
but how come i can't read you EXIF info??

 

[nayokochan]

Originally Posted by rocafella kidd

did you build your lightbox or did you buy it? if you built it, how'd you do it? if you bought it, where and how much? thanks!

 

[luong1209]

Originally Posted by Rap Sizzle

Originally Posted by Luong1209

So I'm bout to purchase a brand new 24-105mm L series for 775, anyone think this isn't a good deal?

That's not a bad price. A lot of guys are trying to unload their 24-105 which they got with the 5D Mark II kit. Now's the best time to get one before 5D II bodies become readily available. If you'd like to save up a little more, the 24-70 f/2.8L is one of the best walk-around lenses around. Really sharp wide open. If you don't need f/2.8 for low-light, the 24-105 is an excellent lens too. Are you using a crop or full sensor body? If you're using a crop, 24 might not be wide enough for your liking.

Yea, I decided to pull the trigger on 775. 24-70 is a bit more expensive and I thought this was my budget, so I bought it.

Now if I could find a new Canon 40D for a decent price...Still gotta sell my XTi first! I was damn close to buying one for 650 (twice)

!

 

[elboricua 6]

Originally Posted by backtotheknown


man i LOVE you B/W's!!!
but how come i can't read you EXIF info??

Thanks man I'm finding pictures that I might not like and trying new things with them and so far I have found a few that work really well withwhatever I did with them .. thanks for the compliments

The exif data might be getting strip because of the layers I'm adding or because of the save for web .. not sure if that's the case but one thing Iknow - it's not intentional


- Your last photo is

.. I like the entire silhouette out the window and composition of it only thing I would do that I find a little distracting is theshadows at the bottom right and left outside the window .. that's just my opinion .. maybe others might disagree for various reason .. but hey we all havedifferent taste .. good job man

Luong1209
If you don't mind used .. you might want to contact Rap - he has/had a 40D for sell and he pampers the crap out of his gear ..

 

[j paycheck]

Any experts or users of Nikon D50? What do you think of this dslr, review, opinion, etc. Also, how does $300 (with 18-55mm lens included) sound?

I knew its an older dslr (2005) but I just want an entry level dslr to cont. to "play" and learn with before I look into spending more money in thishobby. I'm moving up from a Canon G5 (also an older P&S) that had some limited manual controls, raw capabilities, among other features I was able touse.

Any information provided would be appreciated. Thanks!

Oh and I guess for the sake of contribution...

 

[luong1209]

Originally Posted by elboricua 6

Luong1209

If you don't mind used .. you might want to contact Rap - he has/had a 40D for sell and he pampers the crap out of his gear ..
Yea, I remember Rap offered me not too long ago. I'd buy, but I'm actually looking for a brand new. 650 will be a hard price to find, butnot impossible.

 

[elboricua 6]

Originally Posted by Rap Sizzle

Originally Posted by Luong1209

So I'm bout to purchase a brand new 24-105mm L series for 775, anyone think this isn't a good deal?

That's not a bad price. A lot of guys are trying to unload their 24-105 which they got with the 5D Mark II kit. Now's the best time to get one before 5D II bodies become readily available. If you'd like to save up a little more, the 24-70 f/2.8L is one of the best walk-around lenses around. Really sharp wide open. If you don't need f/2.8 for low-light, the 24-105 is an excellent lens too. Are you using a crop or full sensor body? If you're using a crop, 24 might not be wide enough for your liking.

Yo Rap what's the difference between the 24-70 f/2.8 and the 28-70 f/2.8? They are both L .. is it the 4mm? Or is the 24mm that much better wide open?What?

 

[elboricua 6]

Here are some to post pictures ...

If you please can C&C these it be appreciated ..

#1

#2

#3

I have a few of this set .. will be posting some more later ..

 

[that kid daniel]

what's a good price on the canon rebel xti..just the body?

trying to get into this photography stuff.

 

[backtotheknown]

Originally Posted by elboricua 6

- Your last photo is

.. I like the entire silhouette out the window and composition of it only thing I would do that I find a little distracting is the shadows at the bottom right and left outside the window .. that's just my opinion .. maybe others might disagree for various reason .. but hey we all have different taste .. good job man

thanks man! yeah i couldnt get those shadows out with over powering my silhouette. i think it still turned out tho

 

[elboricua 6]

Originally Posted by backtotheknown

Originally Posted by elboricua 6

- Your last photo is

.. I like the entire silhouette out the window and composition of it only thing I would do that I find a little distracting is the shadows at the bottom right and left outside the window .. that's just my opinion .. maybe others might disagree for various reason .. but hey we all have different taste .. good job man

thanks man! yeah i couldnt get those shadows out with over powering my silhouette. i think it still turned out tho




Not sure what you mean, but this is what I meant .. Do you see the difference?

 

[backtotheknown]

Originally Posted by elboricua 6

Originally Posted by backtotheknown

Originally Posted by elboricua 6

- Your last photo is

.. I like the entire silhouette out the window and composition of it only thing I would do that I find a little distracting is the shadows at the bottom right and left outside the window .. that's just my opinion .. maybe others might disagree for various reason .. but hey we all have different taste .. good job man

thanks man! yeah i couldnt get those shadows out with over powering my silhouette. i think it still turned out tho

Not sure what you mean, but this is what I meant .. Do you see the difference?

yeah thats what i meant. i didnt know how to get them out with my photoshop program.
what are you using?

 

[mjbetch]

Originally Posted by J PayCheck

Any experts or users of Nikon D50? What do you think of this dslr, review, opinion, etc. Also, how does $300 (with 18-55mm lens included) sound?

I knew its an older dslr (2005) but I just want an entry level dslr to cont. to "play" and learn with before I look into spending more money in this hobby. I'm moving up from a Canon G5 (also an older P&S) that had some limited manual controls, raw capabilities, among other features I was able to use.

Any information provided would be appreciated. Thanks!

Oh and I guess for the sake of contribution...

it's more than enought for a starter cam. it's what i have. 300 with that lens isn't too bad. but i'm sure you can get it lower.but $300 is average. i actually LOVE mine. i bought a D80 to replace my D50, but i sold the D80 because i loved the D50 so much more.. but that's justpreference.

it sure beats having a D40/60 IMO... more range of lenses.


let us know if you end up getting it!!!!!!

 

[luong1209]

Originally Posted by elboricua 6

Yo Rap what's the difference between the 24-70 f/2.8 and the 28-70 f/2.8? They are both L .. is it the 4mm? Or is the 24mm that much better wide open? What?

I was told they're pretty much the same lens besides the 24/28, the 28 is just a discontinued model. Don't take my word for it though.


(Posted in pick-up thread)

February 12, 2009- Finally
Emptied by pockets, but worth it

 

[apollo xxxiii]

I'm looking to buy a UWA sometime as well.

I'm leaning toward the Tokina 12-24mm f/4. I've heard good things about it.

 

[backtotheknown]

here is one my lady wanted to take...actually liked the way it turned out

 

[rap sizzle]

Originally Posted by Luong1209

Originally Posted by elboricua 6

Yo Rap what's the difference between the 24-70 f/2.8 and the 28-70 f/2.8? They are both L .. is it the 4mm? Or is the 24mm that much better wide open? What?

I was told they're pretty much the same lens besides the 24/28, the 28 is just a discontinued model. Don't take my word for it though.

Yep. It pretty much is the same as the 24-70 just an older version of it. If you can get it for around $600-700, it's a pretty good deal. Somepeople might not notice the 4mm difference but those who shoot wide might. Congrats on the 24-105L pickup Luong.

 

[nikeairsncrispytees]

To those wondering about the EXIF Data: For some reason, flickr photos don't always show it. I can't tell you why, but it's the only hosting site Iknow of that either does or doesn't show it. All other hosting sites either always show it or never do.

elboricua 6: Some C&C for you.

On #1, not that it was your fault (more the Sun's), but the glare on the mask is kinda distracting. I'm sure it wasn't something you would havenoticed at the time, but my attention went straight to that. Otherwise a well composed shot. I don't think the DoF could have been captured better--not toonarrow, nor to wide. Great job.

On #2, the background is really really bright. If you shot in RAW, try selecting just the background and mess around with the levels in PS. It's 5AM so Iwon't try it now, but if I remember I'll try to show you what I would do. Once again, though, I like the shot. Placement of the subject is great.Almost gives the subject a creepy "stalker" sort of a presence. Not the right word, but the first word that come to mind. (Chuck P. anyone?)

On #3, I personally do not like that much desaturation. I like the idea, but I would've gone for more of a sepia tone in the processing. With ashot composed of Earth tones, I personally think it lasts a little bit of contrast. At the same time though, it's hard to get the contrast in thatlight without losing the contrast between your low lows and your high highs in it. I would've toned down the desaturation just a tad and boostedthe contrast a little. If you really want to spend some quality time with PS, you could try to get the levels just right. I have to tell you, though, one thingI try not to mess with in PS is levels because figuring them out is a pain in the $#*+. I definitely think about how much I don't want to have to mess withlevels when I'm composing a shot because it's that much of a pain. Sometimes auto-levels just doesn't do it for me.

Keep in mind that these are all just my personal opinions. Great shots though. You definitely have an eye for great composition. Your shots seem well thoughtout before hand.

Luong1209: Probably the only time that this is a congratulatory statement, but "Congrats on the L".

 

[choy30]

Apollo XXXIII - go for Tokina 11-16 f2.8

 

[elboricua 6]

Originally Posted by NikeAirsNCrispyTees

To those wondering about the EXIF Data: For some reason, flickr photos don't always show it. I can't tell you why, but it's the only hosting site I know of that either does or doesn't show it. All other hosting sites either always show it or never do.

elboricua 6: Some C&C for you.

On #1, not that it was your fault (more the Sun's), but the glare on the mask is kinda distracting. I'm sure it wasn't something you would have noticed at the time, but my attention went straight to that. Otherwise a well composed shot. I don't think the DoF could have been captured better--not too narrow, nor to wide. Great job.

On #2, the background is really really bright. If you shot in RAW, try selecting just the background and mess around with the levels in PS. It's 5AM so I won't try it now, but if I remember I'll try to show you what I would do. Once again, though, I like the shot. Placement of the subject is great. Almost gives the subject a creepy "stalker" sort of a presence. Not the right word, but the first word that come to mind. (Chuck P. anyone?)

On #3, I personally do not like that much desaturation. I like the idea, but I would've gone for more of a sepia tone in the processing. With a shot composed of Earth tones, I personally think it lasts a little bit of contrast. At the same time though, it's hard to get the contrast in that light without losing the contrast between your low lows and your high highs in it. I would've toned down the desaturation just a tad and boosted the contrast a little. If you really want to spend some quality time with PS, you could try to get the levels just right. I have to tell you, though, one thing I try not to mess with in PS is levels because figuring them out is a pain in the $#*+. I definitely think about how much I don't want to have to mess with levels when I'm composing a shot because it's that much of a pain. Sometimes auto-levels just doesn't do it for me.

Keep in mind that these are all just my personal opinions. Great shots though. You definitely have an eye for great composition. Your shots seem well thought out before hand.

Luong1209: Probably the only time that this is a congratulatory statement, but "Congrats on the L".

Nike thanks for your C&C - much appreciated. It's always nice to know how someone else view your pictures.

All these pictures where PP in matter of seconds - People were hounding me about sending them out so I did something quick and poof they went. I have tons fromthese series and I will be posting some more ..

#1 I saw the glare, but it was more of a split minute picture - the guy went down on his knees do to the effects of the GAS and I quickly ran and snap - I alsokept it because although the glare distracting (which it wasn't there) it draw you in to the gas mask and to his hand which is also a bit bright and to hisring .. that made it a keeper for me .. Something about the Gas mask and the weeding ring that make this picture really work well for me ....

#2 I totally agree with you on how bright the BG is, I was looking for a silhouette (kind of like what back did with the window) and it didn't work as Iwanted it, but the picture it self really work because like you said, it looks like a psycho killer/stalker type of guy .. lol .. Here are a few more PP'sthat I did to that picture after I sent it out ...

#3 I really wanted to go with a dark and kind of old style mood for this picture but nothing I did I liked. I just posted the 1st one I did .. I wouldn'tmind seeing what would you do with that picture as it would open ideas for me to mess with later on .. Here are a couple of more edits I had done for it aswell ...

I even added noise to this one

Thanks for the C&C man - Always good to know how your pictures seat with someone else ..

backtotheknown
Your last couple of pictures have been really good IMO

However I was wondering which one is your girl and which one is you on the last picture .. lmao .. j/k man!!

 

[backtotheknown]

Originally Posted by elboricua 6

backtotheknown

Your last couple of pictures have been really good IMO

However I was wondering which one is your girl and which one is you on the last picture .. lmao .. j/k man!!

im on the right hahaha
and thanks a lot man!