May's "Post Your Latest Picture" Thread

[D'z Nutz]

April's over, so start posting in this thread :poosie:

[teggypimp95]

Just got back today from a cruise. Here are some pics


Flower in mexico

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Briand23pics/cruise0292.jpg

Building on Miami Beach

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Briand23pics/cruise0462.jpg

Another on Miami Beach

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Briand23pics/cruise0502.jpg

Sun Set off Cruise Ship

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Briand23pics/cruise0172.jpg

[Canadian Si]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v712/Caper1/FarmBlacknWhiteCOPY.jpg

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Argh, shot this one through a dirty car window. :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/BerserkerCatSplat/DSC_5021smlwmk.jpg

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat
Argh, shot this one through a dirty car window. :(

Wouldn't it be easier to just get a uv filter? :dunno: Probably fits in your bag better too... :rofl:

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz


Wouldn't it be easier to just get a uv filter? :dunno: Probably fits in your bag better too... :rofl:

What is this "UV filter" you speak of? Somebody told me that safety glass was the only way to go! :rofl:

[DJ Lazy]

Originally posted by teggypimp95
Just got back today from a cruise. Here are some pics
Sun Set off Cruise Ship

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Briand23pics/cruise0172.jpg

Very nice sunset.. however on shots like this your Horizon should be level..;)

[teggypimp95]

Originally posted by DJ Lazy


Very nice sunset.. however on shots like this your Horizon should be level..;)

OH i know! it was out a cruise ship window and i was leaning over some one and took the shot very quickly. The sun goes down so fast i just wanted to get a quick snap shot. I wish i had got it more level lol :(

[3g4u]

Originally posted by Canadian Si
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v712/Caper1/FarmBlacknWhiteCOPY.jpg

That pic is so evil looking man. I likey.:thumbsup:

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Originally posted by teggypimp95


OH i know! it was out a cruise ship window and i was leaning over some one and took the shot very quickly. The sun goes down so fast i just wanted to get a quick snap shot. I wish i had got it more level lol :(

You can fix the rotation in Photoshop, BTW.
Use the Measure tool (click and hold the Eyedropper button to access it) to draw a line on the horizon, then go to Image - Rotate Canvas - Arbitrary, and it'll have the amount of rotation needed to make that line level pre-entered.

[3g4u]

Or you can pull a ruler from the top down and use it as a guide for your horizon ctrl t will allow you to rotate distort and whatnot assuming you have unlocked the layer by double clicking it and renaming.:thumbsup:

[teggypimp95]

Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat


You can fix the rotation in Photoshop, BTW.
Use the Measure tool (click and hold the Eyedropper button to access it) to draw a line on the horizon, then go to Image - Rotate Canvas - Arbitrary, and it'll have the amount of rotation needed to make that line level pre-entered.

Oh sweet thanks. I dont have photoshop yet but i plan on getting it soon. I will touch that one up when i do. Thanks for the info.

[AccentAE86]

http://www.nightanddayphoto.ca/misc/forumpics/IMG_6437.jpg

[canadianx]

Great shot Accent but what enticed you to throw a perfectly good recliner in the stream just to get a photograph? :)

teggypimp95: What lens/camera were you using for the building pics? Looks like a hard shot to keep sharp

Canadian Si: Love that shot of the barn in B&W.

[trendkill]

here some from my trip a few weeks ago

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i65/trendkill403_photos/P4141389copy.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i65/trendkill403_photos/P4121282copy.jpg

[DJ Lazy]

Finally able to submit something after months of not shooting.. :D

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a196/JDigitalPhotography/Abstract/Locked.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a196/JDigitalPhotography/Abstract/Hall.jpg


Looking forward to getting my Film shots developed.

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by DJ Lazy
Finally able to submit something after months of not shooting.. :D

Looking forward to getting my Film shots developed.

Yeah man, it was a good day to get out! :thumbsup:

Try using Panorama Tools to correct some of the vignetting in your fishy photos:
http://panotools.sourceforge.net/

Looking forward to what you go with the 160C. I've seen some awesome stuff with it!

[seer_claw]

School's killing the amount of time that I have been able to get out and shoot. Mostly to the point where my camera is collecting dust. :cry: But heres a couple.

Not too bad all in all, shooting at iso400, with the 18-200VR. Shots turned out pretty good with the typical poor lighting in a gym.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/seer_claw/May%202007/th_DSC_2881.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/seer_claw/May%202007/DSC_2881.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/seer_claw/May%202007/th_DSC_2879.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/seer_claw/May%202007/DSC_2879.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/seer_claw/May%202007/th_DSC_2874.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/seer_claw/May%202007/DSC_2874.jpg)

[teggypimp95]

Originally posted by canadianx


teggypimp95: What lens/camera were you using for the building pics? Looks like a hard shot to keep sharp



IM just learning on a new Nikon D40 with the factory lense it comes with. I have not been able to upgrade the lense yet but i think it does a decent job.

[D'z Nutz]

A few from this weekend

http://www.typicalfish.com/blog/images/20070506c_05.jpg

http://www.typicalfish.com/blog/images/20070506c_07.jpg

http://www.typicalfish.com/blog/images/20070506b_03.jpg

[DJ Lazy]

Really like how that first one turned out...

The panoramic of the phone booth doesn;t look to shabby either..

[BerserkerCatSplat]

What is it about Beyond photo meets and phone booths, exactly? ;)

[DJ Lazy]

I wouldn't have really considered it a "meet".. LOL

[seer_claw]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/seer_claw/May%202007/th_DSC_2928.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/seer_claw/May%202007/DSC_2928.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/seer_claw/May%202007/th_DSC_2924.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/seer_claw/May%202007/DSC_2924.jpg)


Yes, the Iron Chink was meant as a racial slur. Its a machine thats designed to cut the heads and tails and gut fish at a speed of 50 fish per minute. It was designed and implemented at the early part of the century to replace the Chinese workers in the fish cutting plants.

[canadianx]

Photo taken at Precision Frameworx on 52nd st SE Calgary
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i209/canadianx/chopper1.jpg

[teggypimp95]

Mothers Day Flowers

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Briand23pics/flowers001-1.jpg


A Z4 i detailed and power polished.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Briand23pics/z4015.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Briand23pics/z4009.jpg

[BerserkerCatSplat]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/BerserkerCatSplat/DSC_5097smlwmk.jpg

[imola_dreams]

http://www.khphotography.ca/kaanapali.jpg

http://www.khphotography.ca/blackbeach.jpg


isn't maui pretty...

[imola_dreams]

the pretty purple trees of maui...

http://www.uoweb.net/purp.jpg

[Zephyr]

Long Beach California Queen Mary, Toyotafest 2007

Tokina 12-24 f/4

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/205/496951521_709f72d97f_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/194/496951523_6fc04716e7_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/218/496951531_119af35a8e_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/203/496951539_035c29cde9_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/191/496951545_38e2e741fe_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/209/496951597_1f4e1e9e53_b.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/194/496923698_9e077d0786_o.jpg

[BerserkerCatSplat]

12-24 is a great lens, but I'm still not sold on using it for car photos. Anything that makes round wheels look ovoid just rubs me the wrong way.

[Maddog55]

So here's my weak attempt at photography. I'd appreciate as much criticism as possible. The best way to learn. Even if they're absolute garbage.
Was shooting out at Elbow Falls on the weekend. All shots were with my 70-200/f4 except the car shots.

clickable:

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/th_IMG_2326.jpg (http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/IMG_2326.jpg)http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/th_IMG_2337.jpg (http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/IMG_2337.jpg)http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/th_IMG_2340.jpg (http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/IMG_2340.jpg)http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/th_IMG_2290.jpg (http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/IMG_2290.jpg)
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/th_IMG_2294.jpg (http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/IMG_2294.jpg)http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/th_IMG_2305.jpg (http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/IMG_2305.jpg)


And just a few fun ones with my old Dimage Z3 (for sale btw)


http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/th_PICT5292.jpg (http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/PICT5292.jpg)http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/th_PICT5361.jpg (http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/PICT5361.jpg)http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/th_PICT5287.jpg (http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/PICT5287.jpg)http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/th_PICT3565.jpg (http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o312/CalgaryDave/PICT3565.jpg)

[2000_SI]

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/6591/scotlandtrip020vh2.jpg
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/4536/scotlandtrip138ty5.jpg
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/7731/scotlandtrip125mu7.jpg
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/4101/scotlandtrip120fu1.jpg
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/6162/scotlandtrip111xe9.jpg
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/5885/scotlandtrip105ga1.jpg
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/3458/scotlandtrip072ur5.jpg
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/2790/scotlandtrip032pd3.jpg

[DJ Lazy]

Sweet stuff Brodie... How as the trip?

[2000_SI]

It was awsome, I had a blast
We drove 870 miles in 9 days, saw a lot of shit...haha

[ercchry]

well less beer and less bugs on the windsheild and i think it would have been better, but hell then it wouldnt be camping :D

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/6262/cammay024ah2.jpg

[gp36912]

lol great shots guys

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Warning! Danger to Camera!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/BerserkerCatSplat/DSC_5440smlwmk.jpg

[Melinda]

Originally posted by 2000_SI
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/5885/scotlandtrip105ga1.jpg
[/B]
Hey, that's my family castle! Isn't it one of the most beautiful castles out there? Haha I might be biased, but it IS the most photographed castle in Scotland lol!

That's a really nice picture, the clouds and lack of sun makes it look very dramatic! I was just in Scotland for the past 2 weeks for my honeymoon, but not in that area. I visited that area 2 years ago with my mom though, this was the picture I got from there, I took it from the other side though. Haha it isn't from this may but it is from may 2005!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/Syryda/EDSmall.jpg

[Spike_16v]

Lake Okanagan from my last 2 week hitch in Kelowna

http://members.shaw.ca/kurtwest/KelownaS.jpg

[Unknown303]

Just a couple i actually threw together today. Was a little discouraging running from the rain for a couple hours trying to get photos. Are there any interesting places around Calgary to take photos at?

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/Unknown303/IMG_1627_Edit.jpg
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/Unknown303/IMG_1620_Edit.jpg

[eur0]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/213/506656274_b7768b38c2_o.jpg

This was my first attempt at amateur photography. I used a Canon EOS Digital Revel XT.

[seer_claw]

Originally posted by eur0
This was my first attempt at amateur photography. I used a Canon EOS Digital Revel XT.

Try for a longer shutter time, you will gain more detail from the bike and the around the bike.

My attempt at panning, I'm going to have to practice more as this didn't turn out perfectly but its not too bad IMO.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/seer_claw/May%202007/th_DSC_2994.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/seer_claw/May%202007/DSC_2994.jpg)

[eur0]

The issue was the lighting from the bike with the headlight/bulbs, it started to created a lens flare.

[seer_claw]

Then an HDR image might work for you better to bring out the bike without creating massive flares.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/seer_claw/Beyond%20Pics/506656274_b7768b38c2_o.jpg

Heres a quick alteration I just did, I think it looks better but it does bring out the noise.

[Spike_16v]

Well after a night of sitting at home playing with my new toy. I have this to show for myself. The most important thing I learned tonight was that unless your monitor is properly calibrated don't edit pictures. And I came to realization that Wacom tablets aren't as easy as one would think.
http://members.shaw.ca/kurtwest/Cookie-Monster.jpg

[Unknown303]

If the pictures of the bike was with a tripod you could have always taken a photo in place with the lights off and a really long shutter speed to get all the details from the bike then take one with the lights on and photoshop them together would probably produce a really interesting effect.

[gp36912]

Originally posted by Spike_16v
Well after a night of sitting at home playing with my new toy. I have this to show for myself. The most important thing I learned tonight was that unless your monitor is properly calibrated don't edit pictures. And I came to realization that Wacom tablets aren't as easy as one would think.


do you have the tablet drivers installed? if so it just takes a little while to get used to. after you play with it for awhile it becomes really easy.

[teggypimp95]

Took these last night. Its Teggy2nr's dc2. I did put these in another thread but i thought i would add them here as well. Let me know what you think. ENjoy.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Briand23pics/dc20032.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Briand23pics/dc20142.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Briand23pics/dc20162.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Briand23pics/dc20182.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/Briand23pics/dc20212sig.jpg

[msommers]

teggypimp95, I find the last picture the only one that works well. Reason I say this is because the bright light above the car doesn't allow a proper exposure for the vehicle itself, which I would imagine is the main subject.

Try fooling around when you have your to flash go off, or how strong your flash is. Sometimes this can "fill" in the underexposed areas while keeping the light above properly exposed. Just be careful not to over-do-it with the flash, that horrid flash burn looks like ass.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Yep, strong backlighting needs a fill flash to expose the subject properly.

[teggypimp95]

So since those picture used the longer exposer, just the flash going off once would be enough to light up the car more? Thanks for the tips!

[BerserkerCatSplat]

That depends on the aperture. Smaller aperture needs a stronger flash to properly expose and vice versa. Shutter speed won't affect flash exposure.

[teggypimp95]

How would i have the flash go off, but not see the refection off the flash in the doors and windows? This is a good idea. When i was playing with it last night i couldent get the car quite bright enough. Would i have been able to get it better if the light above wasent as bright?

[BerserkerCatSplat]

In all honesty, the best way to fill flash without getting reflections would be with an off-camera flash.

If the light above it wasn't as bright, then yes, the car would expose better. When your camera meters a scene, it tries to balance the exposure across the frame. Unfortunately, you've got a really, really bright spot (light) and a really dark spot (car), so the camera tries to average the correct exposure for both areas. Digital sensors don't have enough dynamic range (heck, even film couldn't expose that scene correctly) to do both, so the light ends up overexposed and the car ends up underexposed. Try spot-metering the car and see where that gets you. (Car will be more correctly exposed, but the light will be blown out. However, it's probably worth the experimentation.)

[teggypimp95]

Thats a great idea thanks. I was thinking about moving the metering for next try. I do have a big flash that could connect on top of the camera, but i could hold it on its own to help with the lighting.

I think i did the best i could with that spot and no flash. The light was tricky.

[3g4u]

Originally posted by Melinda

Hey, that's my family castle! Isn't it one of the most beautiful castles out there? Haha I might be biased, but it IS the most photographed castle in Scotland lol!

That's a really nice picture, the clouds and lack of sun makes it look very dramatic! I was just in Scotland for the past 2 weeks for my honeymoon, but not in that area. I visited that area 2 years ago with my mom though, this was the picture I got from there, I took it from the other side though. Haha it isn't from this may but it is from may 2005!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/Syryda/EDSmall.jpg

I was under the impression that Urquhart Castle was the most photographed castle in Scotland.:dunno: Nice pics though.

[Beanie_baby]

Here's a pic I took of my bros ghetto cavalier. Its the only rolling car shot that I have and I think it turned out pretty decent.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/Beanie_Bunny/daves.jpg

[Melinda]

Originally posted by 3g4u


I was under the impression that Urquhart Castle was the most photographed castle in Scotland.:dunno: Nice pics though.
I dunno, I just googled "Most photographed castle in scotland" and almost all of them say Eilean Donan Castle. I know Urquhart is pretty up there though, it truly is a beautiful castle as well

http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=most+photographed+castle+in+scotland&meta=

[3g4u]

Originally posted by Melinda

I dunno, I just googled "Most photographed castle in scotland" and almost all of them say Eilean Donan Castle. I know Urquhart is pretty up there though, it truly is a beautiful castle as well

http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=most+photographed+castle+in+scotland&meta=

My source is a tour bus driver so im not too sure how accurate that is. lol.
Here is urquheart castle from this Jan.:D
http://photos-405.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v73/251/2/530211210/n530211210_151405_9440.jpg

[BerserkerCatSplat]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/BerserkerCatSplat/ca401022.jpg

[gp36912]

^^^ nice shot, you spend alot of time down there dont you

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Thanks! Yeah, I'd say it's one of my more frequented photo spots, especially now that the weather has warmed up . It's great practice for motorsports, as in leaning how to keep your framing correct on a moving subject. I rarely if ever crop any of my photos, I'm a total stickler for getting the composition right the first time.

[DJ Lazy]

What did your PP consist of on that specific shot Trev? What was your camera setup as well?

[clem24]

TeggyPimp, those exposures are quite long. Just hand hold the flash and fire it manually... You can even run around and light up different parts of the car while the shutter is open.

[teggypimp95]

Thats a good idea i was thinking about that. Do i need to make my exposures a bit shorter? I was also going to move the metering to just the car on my next try.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Originally posted by DJ Lazy
What did your PP consist of on that specific shot Trev? What was your camera setup as well?

Standard editing (Levels, curves, Smart Sharpen), I did some light shadow burning on the clouds, and cloned out some distracting elements. A little more editing than usual, but not really all that heavy.

Camera was the ol' D50 with the Tamron 17-35 at 32mm, 1/500th @ f/13, ISO200. No filters. Should probably have gone to 1/1000th, but whatever.

[clem24]

Originally posted by teggypimp95
Thats a good idea i was thinking about that. Do i need to make my exposures a bit shorter? I was also going to move the metering to just the car on my next try.

Yes and no. It all depends on what effect you're trying to achieve. For starters, I would decrease exposure big time b/c that light is really distracting. The star effect from the headlights is also quite distracting. It just looks like you have blinding HIDs. As well, the effect of the star is also way too big. I mean, they look cool, but it just doesn't work in those pictures.

Your best bet: it's warm, film is free. Just experiment.

[DJ Lazy]

Finished Editting some shots from this May Long weekend.. Was out in Kelowna.. Hell of alot nicer out there than it was here.. ;)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a196/JDigitalPhotography/May%20Long%202007/Hummer.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a196/JDigitalPhotography/May%20Long%202007/HighFlyer.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a196/JDigitalPhotography/May%20Long%202007/DoubleTrouble.jpg

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Love that first shot, Josh! Amazing that you could get close enough to shoot it at 70mm.

Can f/2.8 turn aluminum siding into an interesting background? Yes, it can!

[DJ Lazy]

Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat
Love that first shot, Josh! Amazing that you could get close enough to shoot it at 70mm.

Those little bastards have NO FEAR! :rofl: They are like crack fiends for the sugar water..

From lens to subject.. no more than 4ft. :thumbsup:

[BerserkerCatSplat]

4FT? Holy fawk, the only time I tried photographing hummingbirds, they wouldn't let me get within 12 feet of them! I got so frustrated that I tried to set up a focus trap in the tree with bungee cords holding my camera in place. It might have worked, but the damned birds never came back. :banghead:

[Anton]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pb1e41035d496df67cc7a2e84c9178a97/e95d97ec.jpg

It is by no means a great photo but I wanted to share. It's Dave from The Killers. I was at the concert on Thursday, floor seats, first against the stage :thumbsup:

Picture taken by my phone, SE K790

[Kobe]

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/267/riding043bx1.jpg

[BerserkerCatSplat]

I know sunsets are cliched, I know.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/BerserkerCatSplat/Race%20City%202007/May%2025th%20SS/DSC_5526smlwmk.jpg

[gp36912]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/gp36912/YC2007saturday060.jpg
heres my contribution :P should be in june but w/e :P it was taken may 26th. theres absolutely no editing done to this picture. theres a lot more from that weekend but i dont have time to edit/post them yet.

[Ekliptix]

That BMX one is really good Berserker. Nice texture on the concrete and the subject's not too shadow-ey.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Originally posted by Ekliptix
That BMX one is really good Berserker. Nice texture on the concrete and the subject's not too shadow-ey.

Thanks, G! It took some pretty strong fill flash to get the rider exposed correctly with the strong side-lighting. You been out shooting lately?

[Ekliptix]

Nope, not in many months. I might be going sledding next weekend though.

[ex1z7]

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/7995/rpbrknfcs102407pq9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Really underexposed image that I turned something interesting I think..

[projekz]

My pic from the weekend...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/projkez/100_3107.jpg

[Ekliptix]

May continues!

[BerserkerCatSplat]

There's just something about the May photo thread. :rofl:

[ex1z7]

I posted without knowing it was June.. I've been doing too much coke lately, sorry :(.