The Official Photography Thread - Vol. 3

[alejanz28]

think ill join in on the assignment. i used to carry a camera with me everywhere i went, but i havent done that in over 10 years. i guess i have to learn howto take good pics again.

 

[alejanz28]

Originally Posted by johnniem2nd

Lake Merritt

 

[kingcrux31]

Happy Holidays!

 

[qkslvrtypes]

im pissing in here to leave my mark lol.. peace out ksteezy.

about less than 15°F outside doin rig shots = frostbite

 

[_23]

Ah, nice too see that we are starting over again...the last thread got derailed in the quickness.

Anyways, as a lurker in the previous 2 threads I think I am going to start contributing more.

Here are a few random shots...

"Our People, Our Community" The cab happened to stop at the perfect time...

and of course...the cliche' pano, just for kicks

 

[mikeyloops]

@Rap...thanks i will def look into those two

 

[mikeyloops]

another questing ....what is good tripod brand if any?

 

[rap sizzle]

^ Bogen-Manfrotto and Gitzo

 

[k2theablam]

Originally Posted by qksLvrtypeS

im pissing in here to leave my mark lol.. peace out ksteezy.

about less than 15°F outside doin rig shots = frostbite

Always been a fan of your photos. Great composition on your rig shots and sharp as usual, especially the second from last shot.

 

[purple face]

Why did the other photography thread get locked?

Anybody here experimenting with videos?

 

[mikeyloops]

 

[mikeyloops]

@rap...thanks for all the help bro

 

[treewing]

Originally Posted by XX3forever


"Our People, Our Community" The cab happened to stop at the perfect time...

Absolutely beautiful, both the photo and the message. I'm saving this one man... u need to tag this. Like, I seriously have chills this issooo moving.

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

Originally Posted by XX3forever

Dude, what you've shown has really impressed me. I'd honestly be interested in seeing more of what you've taken.

 

[im not you]

ehh...I'll post just some of my random shots that probably were buried in the last thread.

 

[twosickjays]

Well since the old thread is gone (R.I.P) I think we should start this thread off with some type of year in review. Everyone should pick 5-10 of therefavorite images from the year of 2009 and share with everyone. I will post some of my shots once i go through them all.

 

[i just got lucky]

Can anyone suggest a new ballhead...I used to have a Bogen 488RC2. It was a good ball head...not sure if theres something better/easier to use out there.

 

[thytkerjobs]

yay for a fresh thread.

 

[cameltrophy24]

 

[bhupy]

Originally Posted by Bhupy

Since a new thread has started I guess I should come out and say I would like to learn a thing or two about photography. Obviously I would have to buy a camera but what else would I need? Where would I start? At the photography forums? I had an urge to post in the older thread but resisted because it was too big and figured I was dealing with pros.

I looked at the first page and the first newb link is how to take a pic not actually where to start.

 

[verynecessary]

Originally Posted by TwoSickJays

Well since the old thread is gone (R.I.P) I think we should start this thread off with some type of year in review. Everyone should pick 5-10 of there favorite images from the year of 2009 and share with everyone. I will post some of my shots once i go through them all.

i second this. i think 10 is too many though, 5 sounds about right. the more pictures people put in one post, the less each one is looked at. it's like visual diarrhea a lot of the time, esp. when self-editing goes to hell

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^^nice shot under the pier cameltrophy. i dig that composition

 

[cobra kai]

Originally Posted by West2East

Originally Posted by Cobra Kai

I should be picking it up in January, gonna go check it out either tomorrow or Wednesday and get a feel for it.

You should start looking for deals now. I have been watching multiple amazing deals pop up a few times a week that I would definitely snatch up if I hadn't already. Also start deciding now whether you'd like the body alone and invest in a better lens or go for the whole body plus kit lens that way you also know if you need to be researching lenses. All the deals I have seen now include the kit lens at prices that are even better than the price of the body alone. Either way it's good that you've started researching now so that you can make a better informed decision.

Good luck! It is an awesome camera!

Thanks for the advice and tips. People are real responsive and helpful throughout this thread.

Hope it stays that way and not like the last one.

 

[kickmatic23]

Originally Posted by Rap Sizzle

Originally Posted by Kickmatic23

I want a P&S b/c i can't always carry around my d40... the G11 is sick but too big/ expensive to be just a carry around p&s for my pocket.. I'm jeal tho rap sizzle

Sounds like the Canon S90 is what you're looking for. Think G11 in a more compact body. I'm selling my 24-70L, 70-200 f/4L and Sigma 10-20 to buy the G11 + gifts for friends and family.

the S90 looks NICE but its a bit pricey.. we shall see.. its the holiday season.. maybe i can get one as a gift


cameltrophy24 - Niceee stuff

 

[digitalartclub]

Originally Posted by tripleDUNK

hey, a noob shot from an Olympus user.

Awesome to see another Olympus user in here (seems everyone else either shoots Canon or Nikon).
What camera are you shooting with?

here's some old pics off the flickr:

 

[Fong$tarr]

Rap taking the reins......good job dude. We really needed a reference page for basic stuff. Maybe you can add the questions that always gets asked likebeginner DLSRs and even good point and shoots. That way, we can filter all the useless stuff and keep with general stuff that we always post or talk aboutthings that need more attention.



Anyways....you know I love this post. Most of my 1800+ posts have been in this thread. Some junk over the weekend: