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Tips, Tricks & Just Good Advice! => Good to Know! - A collection of How-To's & Sage Advice => Photography and Food! => Topic started by: Smokin Don on January 27, 2013, 02:43:25 AM
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I have enjoyed taking photos since I bought my first camera while in the USAF back in 1960 to 1968. I have had a lot of different cameras over the years. My currant camera is an Olympus E620 with 3 different lenses. I also like backyard bird watching and have fed hummingbirds for over 20 years now.
Birds and butterflies became my favorite subjects.
The editing software I use is Photoshop Elements, currant version is 10. Back about 2007 I was active at a photography site called treklens. It is like this site where photographers from all over the world show their work and talk about them critiquing each other. I have over 600 photos there if you want to check them out. Some are good and some not so good!
http://www.treklens.com/members/deains/
I have had two photos published and sold one at an Art show here for $60 a couple years ago. I am not too shabby but would starve to death as a photographer!
From treklens I built myself a PVC light tent to use photographing small objects. A lot of food photographers use one to get good photos without harsh reflections from using a flash. If you are interested in making one here is a link to the site I used for plans to make mine. http://www.pbase.com/wlhuber/light_box_light_tent
I don’t use the light tent for taking my food photos, I don’t have room to keep it set up and I am more interested in eating the food I cook before it gets cold! I take all my photos with the onboard flash in Macro mode and rely on software to make it better. I have kind of learned to keep most reflections down shooting photos around my kitchen.
You don’t need an expensive camera to get good photos, most of the point and shoot cameras in the $100 to $200 range price take great photos and you can make them better with software. I know Photoshop Elements software pretty well; I have belonged to a site that gives instructions on how to use it. I am not a fan of the new cameras built into the newer cell phones now. Sometimes they do great and other times can’t get the right color balance. If any of you have any questions on taking photos I will try to help if I can. The better your photos the better your cooks will look.
Some photos from last summer
Female Ruby Throat Hummingbird
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/_A067229.jpg)
Dogwood Bloom
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/_4095679.jpg)
Sparrow
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/_A067210.jpg)
Day Lily
(http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a474/deains/P6246435.jpg)
Smokin Don
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Very nice photo's Don. I like taking pictures also and about a year and a half ago I bought the Nikon d5100 so I could do some High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI or HDR). I started out with guns a blasting but lately I just don't have the time for it. Going to retire in 17 months so hopefully I will pick up on it again. There is really good software out there that makes it all so easy.
This one is the falls just 5 minute walk from my back door.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1rvkNFVzD18/TpBiAzH7WAI/AAAAAAAABcg/EsNRtEmEAfY/s720/falls%25201_Enhancer.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Um28gs60fEY/TpBhGtkonVI/AAAAAAAABcc/z2Qyqg77mdg/s720/falls%25203_Enhancer.jpg)
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Nice pictures! I "lost" my camera in Az bout a year ago...and relying on a phone camera...I know poor second. I kinda been spending the money on "cookin, bbquing, smoking supplies"...any suggestions on a cheap, decent camera? Thanks!
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I'm from the old school... Nikon F4's for a number of years when I worked for newspapers. Now it's all digital!
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Great photos, Don. Sure beats my cell phone shots ???
I still have my Nikon SLR and loved it back when film was the media of choice. I have yet to "warm up" to any digital cameras mainly because I despise fighting my way through menu lists to try to get something done when a simple button, dial, or switch would do it easier and faster.
Hub
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SD what a view close to your home!! Must be nice. Good photos.
SF I am partial to Canon cameras, probably since that is what I started with when I went digital. Canon and Nikon seem to be the two favorite out there. Here is a great camera preview site. http://www.dpreview.com/
They preview all the cameras out there.They get in it pretty deep but in the final pages you can get some good info. Don
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Nice pics Devo! :)
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You guys take some fantastic pictures!
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Great photos guys!! Most my pictures are of food or my cats, guess I need to get out more :)
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Thanks for sharing those pics. Really nice work SDon.
Good recipes and now good pics. :)
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Great photos, Don. Sure beats my cell phone shots ???
I still have my Nikon SLR and loved it back when film was the media of choice. I have yet to "warm up" to any digital cameras mainly because I despise fighting my way through menu lists to try to get something done when a simple button, dial, or switch would do it easier and faster.
Hub
Totally hip to that. The old mechanical film cameras feel like a fine watch in your hands, perfect in every way. Simplicity at its best that brings a happy smile. I found with the more expensive digital bodies one has the knobs on the outside of the body instead of buried in menus. With my D700 and my old D200, one can just move a finger or two and make any appropriate changes necessary. The full frame sensors finally allow me to use my 50mm and get a 50 out of it instead of a 70 some odd mm. I can't say how absolutely disappointing it is to slap on my 20 and have it come to a 30. Nasty nasty.
For me, I just can't justify spending any more time behind the computer. All my effort goes in to exposure and composition in the camera and use photosnot only for resizing, levels and a little extra contrast from time to time. I am unable to edit the image to make it any better. Crap in, crap out.
(http://www.cyberbilly.com/chicken/Super8.jpg)
(http://www.cyberbilly.com/chicken/Berkeley.jpg)
xo, Biggles
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Beautiful work folks. Keep it up - and we will set up a forum section devoted to teaching others how to take great pictures of food!
What do you think? Will you guys post in it, and help build that section a little?
T
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Beautiful work folks. Keep it up - and we will set up a forum section devoted to teaching others how to take great pictures of food!
What do you think? Will you guys post in it, and help build that section a little?
T
I say why not. Although I take my pics with my phone. So much easier to shoot and upload. :)
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Here's one of my hummers from last year.
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/55540151/294488_2454231244479_416745960_n.jpg)
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a friend of mine
(http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/l501/rdelemos/PICS/211_zps31a07bc0.jpg)
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What kind of spider is that RAD? I got bit by a Brown recluse when I was 16 and my arm swelled up the size of my leg. I have a scar the size of a silver dollar on my arm to this day. Cool picture but I kind of sway away from spiders now a days or just squish them ;)
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RAD - really nice shot!
CaptJack - very nice PS work - for me, just a bit high on the contrast.
This is a great thread - and to T's question, I think deserves its own place in the pantheon.
David
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Thanks CAPT for the PS. I took it on an overcast day and the lens got a little foggy but I like the pic so left it.
What kind of spider? I don’t really don’t know. I’ve tried to Google it but nothing close.
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CaptJack - Very nice! Yes, the other was good too... ;) But this one adds the saturation to the background, and brings out the spider without giving him the "chrome" effect. I really like it - adds to the shot that RAD captured.
David
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Two really great photos from Biggles, super. CaptJack did a great job of improving the spider photo. Like Biggles said if you get crap in you get crap out, but I agree with CaptJack that most all digital photos can be improved with software. Most of the time all I need is a levels adjustments and a sharpening with unsharp mask, those two adjustments take me about 4 sec. per photo, and is easy to do while I am batch sizing a group of photos to post. A lot of the cell phones will put out a good photo with good resolution, I think the biggest problem probably is holding that little thing still to get a sharp photo. Don
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A few of my favorite recent shots from Central and South America...
Some are a Nikon D300 and the others a Fuji X10 (kinda feels and looks like my old Lieca... it's fun!)
David
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A few more - thanks for looking!
David
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I just got rid of all my film cameras from the 70s... Nikon FEs, F3s and F4s. Never got an F5... retired from the newspaper biz. (My daughter in London got one of the FEs... now she's trying to find film for it <lol>.)
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heck, I still have my darkroom
I haven't had the heart to take it apart
and it's not worth anything anymore ;)
..and I had visions of doing fine art B&W...
film & color prints up to 20x24
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o283/CaptJack50/Misc/Darkroom.jpg)
Wow, nice set up capt! I used dark rooms when I was youinger but digital cameras started coming along about the same time as I was doing film and really liked the digital better (cheaper ;) )
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Great stuff David,
I can see you with a Nikkormat with a 50mm f1.4 lens and rolls of Tri-X
in another lifetime ;)
I still have a Nikkormat ;)
Thank you, CaptJack. Actually, mine was a Nikkorrex... and I do still have it. I still shoot some Tri-X (it was my favorite!) just hard getting it processed anymore. Your darkroom looks great - wish I hadn't taken mine down. Would enjoy seeing more of your work.
David
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heck, I still have my darkroom
I haven't had the heart to take it apart
and it's not worth anything anymore ;)
..and I had visions of doing fine art B&W...
film & color prints up to 20x24
Yeah !!! I like the part where you made it white, you know what you're up to. I say leave it, inspiration could hit any time and you need to be ready. It could happen.
A friend gave me an old Nikomat with a 58mm 1.4 a few years ago. You don't see those much anymore, exceptionally worthless, even on e bay. I still have my old 35mm rigs, really need to offload, but I don't wanna. I have 2 plain prism F's, an F2a, F3, F4s and an F5 along with an FE2, FM2, FE and a Leica IIIf with 2 lenses, probably more.
Fire, hole, grate.
(http://www.cyberbilly.com/chicken/CastIronGrate.jpg)
xo, Biggles
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Beautiful work folks. Keep it up - and we will set up a forum section devoted to teaching others how to take great pictures of food!
What do you think? Will you guys post in it, and help build that section a little?
T
Hay,
Well, hmm. There's clearly a good sized gaggle of people here who can offer helping hands in this department. I would like to know if there's anyone interested in improving their skills? Between google and getting out there and practicing, practicing, practicing, there's already quite a bit out there to be done on your own. Maybe just sharing and critiquing?
Get out and shoot!
xo, Biggles
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Tommy, I've been a shooting pro since I got home from Nam in 1971
actually I was a shooter before I went to Nam and humped a Nikon through Nam
my minor is in Photography, Commercial Art major, Univ.of Houston
I was a fine art student all through my youth and learned photography in art school to shoot my portfolio (polarized slides)
I've had a darkroom since I was 11
and was one of the school paper & yearbook photographers through high school
I shoot commercial, industrial, wedding, portrait, underwater
I used to own a studio, taught professional underwater photography, printing, high school photography
past president/founder of the Houston Underwater Photographic Society (http://www.hups.org/)
past prez, editor of the Society of Photographers in Industry for over 10 years
a collection of my Nam pics are in this book
yes, that's me and my squad on the covers
Through The Valley (http://www.amazon.com/Through-Valley-Vietnam-Stackpole-Military/dp/081173515X%3FSubscriptionId%3D1NNRF7QZ418V218YP1R2%26tag%3Dbookfindercom0e%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D081173515X)
(http://i47.tinypic.com/10youu1.jpg)
I want that book. I will get that book.
I think I found your camera. Here's one of my two plain prism F's. The prism looks as though you used it to open a can of rations.
(http://www.cyberbilly.com/chicken/NikonF.jpeg)
xo, Biggles
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Beautiful work folks. Keep it up - and we will set up a forum section devoted to teaching others how to take great pictures of food!
What do you think? Will you guys post in it, and help build that section a little?
T
Hay,
Well, hmm. There's clearly a good sized gaggle of people here who can offer helping hands in this department. I would like to know if there's anyone interested in improving their skills? Between google and getting out there and practicing, practicing, practicing, there's already quite a bit out there to be done on your own. Maybe just sharing and critiquing?
Get out and shoot!
xo, Biggles
I am definitely wanting to improve my skills - that's one of the things I look forward to - learning from the rest of you. I have no "training" in photography, just shooting and re-shooting. I would enjoy hearing from folks who are really good at this about how they approach the shot, what goes on in their mind in choosing lenses, apertures, etc, lighting tips, etc... Ya, in short I look forward to learning.
David
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I wouldn't mind seing a thread on photography weather it's food related or not. I believe this would really help those that don't take many shots of food or have a hard time trying to get that perfect shot.
I say let the Capt and anyone else who wants to teach jump in I'm read to learn!!!
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I am definitely wanting to improve my skills - that's one of the things I look forward to - learning from the rest of you. I have no "training" in photography, just shooting and re-shooting. I would enjoy hearing from folks who are really good at this about how they approach the shot, what goes on in their mind in choosing lenses, apertures, etc, lighting tips, etc... Ya, in short I look forward to learning.
David
OoOoOoo, fun! You can either accept or deny, I would recommend you read through http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech.htm Ken lays it down so all that techy stuff is very easy to digest and cuts to the chase very quickly. His stuff isn't necessarily for food photography, but the tech is solid. I was lucky enough to spend 3 days shooting with him down in Monterey 3 years ago, a really fun guy.
xo, Biggles
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I am definitely wanting to improve my skills - that's one of the things I look forward to - learning from the rest of you. I have no "training" in photography, just shooting and re-shooting. I would enjoy hearing from folks who are really good at this about how they approach the shot, what goes on in their mind in choosing lenses, apertures, etc, lighting tips, etc... Ya, in short I look forward to learning.
David
OoOoOoo, fun! You can either accept or deny, I would recommend you read through http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech.htm Ken lays it down so all that techy stuff is very easy to digest and cuts to the chase very quickly. His stuff isn't necessarily for food photography, but the tech is solid. I was lucky enough to spend 3 days shooting with him down in Monterey 3 years ago, a really fun guy.
xo, Biggles
Ken's site is one of my favorites. I often look at DP Review when contemplating a new (used) lens, but never consider anything without reading Ken's reviews. I also just enjoy reading his stuff to better learn how to do what I want to do. In fact, when I wanted to start shooting sports (my daughters play basketball, volleyball, fastpitch softball and gymnastics) Ken's site was a source of inspiration and solid technique that saved me tons of exposures to get started. Like everything, I am still working to improve, but I have to say I really enjoyed the results faster than I would have just trying to do it on my own. I bet it was a blast shooting with him. Would like to hear more about it. Maybe some of the shots?
David
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Ken's site is one of my favorites. I often look at DP Review when contemplating a new (used) lens, but never consider anything without reading Ken's reviews. I also just enjoy reading his stuff to better learn how to do what I want to do. In fact, when I wanted to start shooting sports (my daughters play basketball, volleyball, fastpitch softball and gymnastics) Ken's site was a source of inspiration and solid technique that saved me tons of exposures to get started. Like everything, I am still working to improve, but I have to say I really enjoyed the results faster than I would have just trying to do it on my own. I bet it was a blast shooting with him. Would like to hear more about it. Maybe some of the shots?
David
Well, if you have that underneath your belt, I would see what Capt. Jack would have you do. What I've done in the past is find people who are better than me, then spend time shooting with them.
As far as the class goes, I didn't really enjoy it directly. Being 1 of 30 shooters en masse out in public doesn't interest me. I can do that on my own, at my own pace. What I should have done was to put my camera away, and tucked myself in with Ken asking questions. See how his mind works, what is he seeing? What's going on in his head? Live and learn. Here are the shots I knabbed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/7295452@N03/sets/72157619804956560/
xo, Biggles
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As far as the class goes, I didn't really enjoy it directly. Being 1 of 30 shooters en masse out in public doesn't interest me. I can do that on my own, at my own pace. What I should have done was to put my camera away, and tucked myself in with Ken asking questions. See how his mind works, what is he seeing? What's going on in his head? Live and learn. Here are the shots I knabbed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/7295452@N03/sets/72157619804956560/
xo, Biggles
Biggles,
You make a great point - spending some time to get to know the "expert" without hitting the shutter - just listen, watch and learn... I would really like to do that with some of the folks that post here as well as some other sites - including Ken Rockwell. When I started going digital I fell into the same trap as I am sure many do - buy a big card and snap as many exposures as possible - something good is bound to happen. ::) After a trip to Africa, I returned with over 3000 expposures ??? Yes, there actually were a bunch of really good ones. But, as I sifted (for hours) through the dredge, I realized I was not learning to shoot better. I relied on instinct and succeeded many times - but not in a way that I could replicate it. Since then I have forced myself to shoot more like I was using film - considering the "cost" of processing and printing. I press the shutter release a lot less, but the results are getting better.
Thank you for sharing your pictures - it is interesting to see how you look at things. The high contrast and "painterly" images seem to be one of your favorite ways of looking at things. I'd love to see more. I like street scenes and typically see them in B&W - as I look at my own stuff those are the ones I keep coming back to.
I'd enjoy continuing this conversation and bringing in other folks - it is a great way for me to learn.
Thanks!
David
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Shot this one in Cabo. Not bad for a cell phone pic. The boat was the Attessa IV. If you get a chance look it up online, pretty cool.(http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x372/Bradsanders99/IMAG0164_zpsb10886f9.jpg)
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Biggles, lovin' your old road warrior "F"
Yeah, back when bragging rights went to the thug that could keep on shooting without batteries. Batteries were for amateurs. Such a wonderful piece.
When I'm feeling frisky, I pack my F4 and a digital body, one set of lenses and the SB-800. I would rather shoot my F5, but the RGB meter on matrix ain't usable with B&W film, no sir.
I had other thoughts to share, but step son is practicing drums in the room next to me. Nerves and psyche are going south ...
xo, Biggles
ps - Oh yeah, now I remember. And I too have the LX5 that gets tucked away, amazing little rig. Perfect everything every time.
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Is there anyone in the East Bay Area of the greater San Francisco Bay area that would like to get together for a Grilled Food Photography Gathering?
xo, Biggles
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Off my dock at the cottage
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg110/lumpysphotos/Wintercottage023.jpg)
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Lumpy - beautiful - view AND photo!
David
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Is there anyone in the East Bay Area of the greater San Francisco Bay area that would like to get together for a Grilled Food Photography Gathering?
xo, Biggles
Biggles - I will be there on Friday - not sure how much time I will have (client meeting) but if it looks like I have some time - I'll give you a shout (share your number on a PM?) Funny, my everyday tool is a Fuji X10 - similar to the Lumix. Feels like an old range finder... ;) :D
David
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Biggles - I will be there on Friday - not sure how much time I will have (client meeting) but if it looks like I have some time - I'll give you a shout (share your number on a PM?) Funny, my everyday tool is a Fuji X10 - similar to the Lumix. Feels like an old range finder... ;) :D
David
That Fuji rig gets great reviews, would love to shoot one for a bit and see for myself. As long as it's with you everywhere you go.
I'll see if I can figure out how to PM you on this board, see if that works.
xo, Biggles
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Biggles - I will be there on Friday - not sure how much time I will have (client meeting) but if it looks like I have some time - I'll give you a shout (share your number on a PM?) Funny, my everyday tool is a Fuji X10 - similar to the Lumix. Feels like an old range finder... ;) :D
David
That Fuji rig gets great reviews, would love to shoot one for a bit and see for myself. As long as it's with you everywhere you go.
I'll see if I can figure out how to PM you on this board, see if that works.
xo, Biggles
That's the good part - to most folks it looks like a tourist camera - so I can do my street shots with minimal looks... For me it looks kinda like an old Lieca - so I feel "cool"... lol... I will bring it this week just in case we can meet up - you can play with it. The one thing I find it is pretty light sensitive - lower light is a bit dicey - noisy... might be I haven't gotten deep enough in the menus. One thing I really liked about film was NOT having too much to learn to just run the camera...
David
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That's the good part - to most folks it looks like a tourist camera - so I can do my street shots with minimal looks... For me it looks kinda like an old Lieca - so I feel "cool"... lol... I will bring it this week just in case we can meet up - you can play with it. The one thing I find it is pretty light sensitive - lower light is a bit dicey - noisy... might be I haven't gotten deep enough in the menus. One thing I really liked about film was NOT having too much to learn to just run the camera...
David
Yeah, that's how I feel. GET OUT OF MY WAY YOUUUUU CAMERA !!!
Ken says the Fuji X100 comes with the auto ISO OFF, "just like film". Find that, turn it on!
xo, Biggles
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Yeah, that's how I feel. GET OUT OF MY WAY YOUUUUU CAMERA !!!
Ken says the Fuji X100 comes with the auto ISO OFF, "just like film". Find that, turn it on!
xo, Biggles
LOL - every basketball game I am yelling that at my Nikon D300s. But at least Ken helped me get the basic set up right so I only have to consider the light / color at the particular gym. My Fuji is the X10 - wish it was the X100 - but well.. only had a few quarters to spend... Still I really like it for a street camera. Some of my favorite shots were made with this - once I really started to learn it. And I do recall spending a lot of time learning my old film cameras. it was funny, though, every time I "upgraded" my film camera I complained about all the new stuff to learn. Now when I shoot film, I reach for the oldest most basic tools - Lieca, Lomo, Nikkorrex, and Nikonos for underwater.
Dang, the more we talk the more I think I should set up a darkroom!
Cheers,
David
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LOL - every basketball game I am yelling that at my Nikon D300s. But at least Ken helped me get the basic set up right so I only have to consider the light / color at the particular gym. My Fuji is the X10 - wish it was the X100 - but well.. only had a few quarters to spend... Still I really like it for a street camera. Some of my favorite shots were made with this - once I really started to learn it. And I do recall spending a lot of time learning my old film cameras. it was funny, though, every time I "upgraded" my film camera I complained about all the new stuff to learn. Now when I shoot film, I reach for the oldest most basic tools - Lieca, Lomo, Nikkorrex, and Nikonos for underwater.
Dang, the more we talk the more I think I should set up a darkroom!
Cheers,
David
Ah, gotcha. I've done a few indoor sports, graduations and related over the years. Sure, I got some really nice usable shots. But without a really fast, long lens it can get pretty dicey. And, I've had the same thoughts about putting the darkroom back up or at least processing my own b&w film. But it really came down to, what is my real purpose for taking pictures? To share. To share with friends, family and online. Doing that with film can really take the fun out of it. I'm keeping my 35mm rigs for now, just in case.
xo, Biggles
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LOL - every basketball game I am yelling that at my Nikon D300s. But at least Ken helped me get the basic set up right so I only have to consider the light / color at the particular gym. My Fuji is the X10 - wish it was the X100 - but well.. only had a few quarters to spend... Still I really like it for a street camera. Some of my favorite shots were made with this - once I really started to learn it. And I do recall spending a lot of time learning my old film cameras. it was funny, though, every time I "upgraded" my film camera I complained about all the new stuff to learn. Now when I shoot film, I reach for the oldest most basic tools - Lieca, Lomo, Nikkorrex, and Nikonos for underwater.
Dang, the more we talk the more I think I should set up a darkroom!
Cheers,
David
Ah, gotcha. I've done a few indoor sports, graduations and related over the years. Sure, I got some really nice usable shots. But without a really fast, long lens it can get pretty dicey. And, I've had the same thoughts about putting the darkroom back up or at least processing my own b&w film. But it really came down to, what is my real purpose for taking pictures? To share. To share with friends, family and online. Doing that with film can really take the fun out of it. I'm keeping my 35mm rigs for now, just in case.
xo, Biggles
Yep - I hear ya. I haunt ebay and try to snipe some deals. I've found a few nice lenses over the past few years - mostly Sigmas but some Nikkors as well. I am a slave to fast lenses - if it is slower than 2.8 I usually pass. I have almost infinate patience. A couple favorites - Sigma 150 macro 2.8, Nikon 80 - 200 2.8, and a Sigma 80 - 400 4.5. These fill out some primes - mostly 1.4 - 1.8 - love the light. I guess I've never tried to learn artificial light... lol... Trouble is I like to take too many different shots - wildlife, sports, street, landscapes... Gotta get simple some day... ;) ;D
David
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Yep - I hear ya. I haunt ebay and try to snipe some deals. I've found a few nice lenses over the past few years - mostly Sigmas but some Nikkors as well. I am a slave to fast lenses - if it is slower than 2.8 I usually pass. I have almost infinate patience. A couple favorites - Sigma 150 macro 2.8, Nikon 80 - 200 2.8, and a Sigma 80 - 400 4.5. These fill out some primes - mostly 1.4 - 1.8 - love the light. I guess I've never tried to learn artificial light... lol... Trouble is I like to take too many different shots - wildlife, sports, street, landscapes... Gotta get simple some day... ;) ;D
David
150? That's an oddball focal length, you like it though? I've tried a 135, couldn't feel it. But since it's a macro lens, could be useful in some food photography. And since you're not hip to the artificial light, you may want to consider setting up a little studio in your kitchen. Do you have a flood or two? A diffuser or two? White cards/boards to bounce light? My kitchen cabinets are "whitish", I can bounce lights or a flash off the cabinets. Or open a cabinet door to bring the light in closer. Put your camera up on a tripod, get it set up and steady so you can play with the lighting.
Here's a quicky shot I did years ago, artificial light. Had a little white card on the left side, lit up the left side of the jar's label just a tad. Light on right bouncing off kitchen cabinets and back to subject. Set up your stage, then just place your food on there and off you go. Play time.
(http://www.cyberbilly.com/chicken/Slaughter01.jpg)
xo, Biggles
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Really like the warmth - not easy (at least for me - still learning!)
I do like my 150 - yeah it is a bit "strange". But the speed is great and I can move myself around to get the shot. Took a bit of work - but I do like it - the color (even when I make it B&W) is really good! Was worth the effort. Reminds me of my old cameras with a 50Mm lens - I had to learn how to let them sing. This one is like that. It actually has become one of my favorites on my Nikon D300s. I guess I am goofy... lol...
No for whatever reason, I cannot get used to flash - I bought (on eBay) a good one and diffusers, etc... but I just don't see things that way. I see things in natural light - my curse, I guess.
I do use a bounce card once in a while, but mostly I am an existing light guy - just me. I do like your shot and wish I could see that way sometimes...
David
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a friend of mine
(http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/l501/rdelemos/PICS/211_zps31a07bc0.jpg)
DANG, Rad!!!
Is there anything you CAN"T do?
Great photo!
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No for whatever reason, I cannot get used to flash - I bought (on eBay) a good one and diffusers, etc... but I just don't see things that way. I see things in natural light - my curse, I guess.
I do use a bounce card once in a while, but mostly I am an existing light guy - just me. I do like your shot and wish I could see that way sometimes...
David
Awwww. It's actually kinda therapeutic, especially on days when you can't get out and the available light is dim. Not a curse, just doesn't interest you, no inspiration there.
xo, Biggles
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(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af204/cbecker111/20120818_165237Large.jpg)I am far from a pro but do like to take the every once and a while shot. I took all these with my samsung s III phone. I will admit, I took about 8 shots to get this first one. (http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af204/cbecker111/20120817_173349.jpg)
(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af204/cbecker111/20121020_065521Medium_zpscd5fb2b4.jpg)
This last picture is looking through the East Berlin side wall at the box that controlled the electric fence and then the mine field before ending at the West Berlin side wall.
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I am far from a pro but do like to take the every once and a while shot. I took all these with my samsung s III phone. I will admit, I took about 8 shots to get this first one.
This last picture is looking through the East Berlin side wall at the box that controlled the electric fence and then the mine field before ending at the West Berlin side wall.
Hey Chris,
Nice shots, MmMMmMmm, pork. I wish I had pork today.
xo, Biggles
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I love photograph, and have literally tens of thousands of digital images on my hard drive. I'm not really good at the hobby, I just like to have remembrances of good times I have had.
I'm currently using a Canon 60D with an 18-200 mm IS lens, which covers just about all the photo conditions I need. I'm looking forward to seeing the many pics that I know must be on the site!
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Like pz - I have literally thousands of shots from every trip - the plus and negative of digital photography. Here is a link to a heavily edited set of shots from the Galapagos a few years ago.
https://drhgalapagos2010.shutterfly.com/pictures/99#57
Cheers,
David
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Some more photos from SA in 2011.
http://www.shutterfly.com/lightbox/view.sfly?fid=1294e7f0e84f1ef76cbbd47cbb382743
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Great pics David! Quite a diversity of colorful sea life.
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Thank you, pz! I have to say, I like these even better - http://www.shutterfly.com/lightbox/view.sfly?fid=e7b495c4de60a83b6d9889752d9a603c
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Thank you, pz! I have to say, I like these even better - http://www.shutterfly.com/lightbox/view.sfly?fid=e7b495c4de60a83b6d9889752d9a603c
hmm... can't get the album to open up
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I'm sorry it did not work, Please try this - http://www.shutterfly.com/lightbox/view.sfly?fid=e7b495c4de60a83b6d9889752d9a603c
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Still no joy - takes me to a login screen
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Please click on the last link - it SHOULD work. Thanks!
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Unfortunately I don't get past a login dialog - ...and I even tried [gag] IE ;D
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pz - I am sorry! I am sooooo tired of the "new" social media. Having to buy in to their "stuff" to see anything. It really makes me mad. I will find a way to make this work without buying into their "stuff"! I am very sorry to make it such a pain for you.
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No worries David; I'm with you on how something good turns out to be difficult to get into. Seems like more sites are demanding that one signs-up for an account in order to do anything. ;D
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pz - here is another link - misses several of what I think are the best shots, but might work for now - I REALLY dislike the latest "stuff"... ;) ;D
https://ltbbq.shutterfly.com/
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Worked perfect!
Gotta love those monkeys!
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We were on an island that "rescued" monkeys and other species. I probably have over 1500 shots on that island alone. It was fantastic!
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You sure do manage to have adventures!
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pz - that is the point. We are looking for "adventures." Many years ago - long before my girls were borne - I knew I wanted them to have "adventures." I wanted them to see the world as it is - no resorts, no "vacations." So, that is what we try to do - we look for the fishing village or the place at the end of the road... We deal with language as we can - I have some French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian - nothing great, but it works... The kids just play - they make friends without worrying about language - that is the best part of this... ;D
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... The kids just play - they make friends without worrying about language - that is the best part of this... ;D
That is so true! When my younger brother and I spent the summer in Germany, he had no problem playing with the local kids event though he didn't speak a word of German.
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We never tried to infuse Spanish. I was the only one who spoke Spanish. I never wanted to 'interfere." Now my oldest daughter is an honor student in Spanish... I don't know, but I think this has been good for her....
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I know what you mean; spending time in a foreign country means so much more than just the language. The culturally different ways of thinking are often quite unique, and I believe exposing kids to different ideas leads to increased tolerance and understanding as adults.
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I have enjoyed everyone's photos and input here!!! The best sites I have found are the diff trek sites. I started out on treknature.com, they are pretty strict about what photos are allowed and I found it was not a place for my bird feeder photos. I then went to treklens.com which allows about any type of photo and spent about 3 yrs there posting bad photos and learning from some experts.I did get a little better at taking photos. There is also a trekearth site and you are among photographers from all over the world. A lot of the members make their living at photography. There are no adds there it's just all about photography. Check them out. My photos at treklens are still all there. Don
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Don - thank you - I will definitely check them out!
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Thanks for the info, Don!
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I know what you mean; spending time in a foreign country means so much more than just the language. The culturally different ways of thinking are often quite unique, and I believe exposing kids to different ideas leads to increased tolerance and understanding as adults.
pz - that was my intention. It wasn't about learning a language (although that has helped.) It was about helping my kids learn that differences are good. I wanted them to understand that differences in what they have, money, every thing else, didn't matter - people were people. And I am happy to say, it has worked. My kids are not afraid or concerned about these things. To them - people are people. There are good people and bad people - but it has nothing to do with color or where they come from. If I do nothing else, this was good.