(http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3659/img0002zz5.th.jpg) (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0002zz5.jpg)This is neat. I like the lighting from the upper area
My backyard, taken with my Meopta Flexaret Automat VI TLR, 120 format film.
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That first photo is amazing.
That first photo is amazing.
I really like the position of the hand and the feeling of protection. Did you use any filters? What was the weapon of choice?
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hey those are not crappy at all!
they are actually pretty excellent.
I don't suppose you could point me to a resource from which I could begin to learn technique and artistry? I'm hoping to take an introductory photo course at SVA (the School of Visual Arts here in New York) over the summer, and go on to a BFA from the same place, but at the moment all I have are a DSLR and ambition.
As well, just how big a difference does gear (and more importantly the cost of gear) make? Is it at all possible for someone to take shots like the ones you posted above with consumer-grade lenses? What is the balance between artistry and incredible equipment when it comes to digital shooting in particular?
The goal of portrait should be to capture someone's personality and mannerisms, if it's a full or partial body shot and not a close up you would use the rule of thirds the same way you would any way.
Also, I'll give you the advice I was given which was "Force the flash, take the picture outside on a clear sunny day, zoom in with an optical lens, stand far back, and make sure to have your camera's portrait mode on.
Also, your pictures look pretty out of focus, I'm not sure if there's an auto focus? Or if you can set it to a reasonable distance when you take pictures?
Are you starting completely from scratch as a photographer? If you are, I suggest getting a Canon EOS Rebel XSi (they might go by EOS 450D in Australia) brand new and treating yourself to an extra lens. You simply won't need the extra features on the 40D for long enough to justify getting it.
So one day I looked out my window and saw this:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3565/3552092974_13f1472d72.jpg?v=0)
So I took pictures!
Trevlordyte, I just spent ages looking at your first photo! The mix of colours and (especially) textures is really wonderful.
I like 'em, Random. Can't really say much else needs fixing other than what you've commented on yourself though. I like the oldschool feel of them.
Man it snows in Turkey? I always thought it was a relatively warm country for some reason.
do you have a deviantart account because I want to add all of those to my favorites so hard
Last one is fucking ace.
Are you a pro photographer or do you just have an obscene amount of money? That thing costs six grand!
I bought a camera recently so I could take decent video and learn how to use editing software. It's a canon 550d so it takes photo, too. I don't really have a huge interest in photo but I figured I should force myself to learn since I have the camera.
I have a photo a day (ish) blog that anyone is welcome to check out. Criticism is helpful so I can learn what I may be doing wrong or right. Thanks.
http://paulypotluck.tumblr.com/
What's your address and what hours do you work?:lol:
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Danes are invading!!
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Anyways, GuitarFreak, I'm totally with you here. I got an EOS 1D Mk IIn now and I LOVEITLOVEITLOVEITLOVEIT!!!!!!!
Niiiiiiiceee.. a Eos 1D II with a EF 70-200 f4 from the professional L-Series.
Thats something i am already beeing saving for the last 2 years. Btw: Totally cool sunset pictures.
And this is a picture i took recently (dont mind the Year in the Exif, it seems that my Canon does not switch to a new year on its internal calendar)
The F/2.8? :-o :-o :-o The IS original or the IS II Series? Dang. Those REALLY cost money. We sell them even used for nearly 2 grands. Btw: Both f2.8 and f4 can come with either full or petal hood, don't know if those come directly with them in the US, but here in DE they both are sold without any. Can buy them extra. Makes Canon mo' money.
Alright, some VERY assorted stuff from me:
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Guitarfreak:
AWESOME.
A picture with 75% of it showing reflecting surfaces AND its sharp as a knife. The region of focus ending exactly on the beginning of the roof... did you do it by hand or via tripod?
Btw: Like the Lolcat-grammar on the license number plate.
Thanks Guitarfreak.
The big ol' original version showed me that it must have been very hot on this day. Because there's a lot of chromatic noise in it. Happens with my pictures too, the moment when the camera body gets warmer than 20 C.
I have made some pictures recently, on the very same day with the same cam to test it. Morning, Midday, Afternoon, Evening. Camera on a tripod, not moving. Same "Poster" on the wall. Difference was only the temperature.
And whenever the camera (due to the room temperature, i live in an appartment directly under the roof) got warmer... the color noise level raised kinda exponentially... (which is not a secret, hey, that is just dull physics on the sensor).
This should give you a fairly good idea about how antique I am ;)