Photography Thread v 2.0

**GCStilDEATH** · 05-29-2011, 12:06 PM

i cant get it to post the pic on here....

**tommygallagher** · 05-29-2011, 12:15 PM

wow thats good. you might have to upload it to photobucket though to get the img code.

**erickdent** · 05-29-2011, 03:04 PM

**SACTO skim** · 05-29-2011, 04:54 PM

Wow although I learned photography through skimboarding I feel like I stepped out of my "comfort" zone/ "norm. Since I have been so into the Automobile world I forgot about the core photographer inside me. But thanks to the strange Sacramento California weather lately with all the rain our river levels have been the highest for many year which means no flatland skimboarding to be had. So we finally decided to check out a local lake (Folsom Lake) cause there were rumors surrounding the conditions. I didn't end up firing many shots as I was more stoked on hanging out with some good friends and taking a day off and enjoying myself I guess you can say..

Kirk Fogarty by Trevor Thompson(NEW FLICKR), on Flickr

**ELY89** · 05-29-2011, 05:00 PM

Gabriel,

Not too bad. I think it's just the position of the sun that changes the perspective of your shot. For this shot, I'd probably won't aim the camera towards the sun's view because otherwise you'll get an underexposure and loose some detail from the surrounding buildings. But, per say if the sun were to be setting? Then I could see the picture in a different composure. Nonetheless, great shot.

**ELY89** · 05-29-2011, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by SACTO skim

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**skimfl** · 05-29-2011, 06:58 PM

shot something besides skim and surf for the first time in a very long time a couple days ago, it felt like everything was out of place or boring. I know exactly what you mean by stepping outside of your "comfort zone", sacto.

**skimfl** · 05-29-2011, 07:19 PM

**SACTO skim** · 05-30-2011, 01:03 PM

Thanks for the info Eli I will be looking into it for sure. Just about done going through some shots from a Euro car meet (EuroSunday)
May be seeing more of this Ferrari in the near future!

EuroSunday :: Sacramento :: May 2011 by Trevor Thompson(NEW FLICKR), on Flickr

EuroSunday :: Sacramento :: May 2011 by Trevor Thompson(NEW FLICKR), on Flickr

First Lambo I have ever seen with my own eyes, way more beautiful than I imagined

EuroSunday :: Sacramento :: May 2011 by Trevor Thompson(NEW FLICKR), on Flickr

**SACTO skim** · 05-30-2011, 01:05 PM

Few more, rest are on my Eurosunday Flickr set so I don't overload this page :: http://www.flickr.com/photos/6021564...564397/detail/

EuroSunday :: Sacramento :: May 2011 by Trevor Thompson(NEW FLICKR), on Flickr

Audi A8L W12 :: Folsom Lake College by Trevor Thompson(NEW FLICKR), on Flickr

**GCStilDEATH** · 05-30-2011, 08:07 PM

heres the rig with the illuision

**Gabriel Keenan** · 05-31-2011, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by ELY89

Gabriel,

Not too bad. I think it's just the position of the sun that changes the perspective of your shot. For this shot, I'd probably won't aim the camera towards the sun's view because otherwise you'll get an underexposure and loose some detail from the surrounding buildings. But, per say if the sun were to be setting? Then I could see the picture in a different composure. Nonetheless, great shot.

thanks for the answer, dude!
actually, my intention in this shot was show the sunlight as a light pole, so i needed to aim the camera towards the sun and get all this unexposure... and since i dont know how to do hdr, the shot got this dark areas

**Gabriel Keenan** · 05-31-2011, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by skimfl

i really loved this one. the reflection in the water is great!

and trevor, superb photos as always

**SACTO skim** · 05-31-2011, 11:51 AM

GC that shot is really epic and unique, I really like it. I saw some of the other ones on your flickr, they look awesome!
I just realized how much I post on here now, hopefully I'm not over doing it haha.

Dallas Kingsbury :: Bannister Park by Trevor Thompson(NEW FLICKR), on Flickr

Adam Balaam :: Bannister Park by Trevor Thompson(NEW FLICKR), on Flickr

**Gabriel Keenan** · 05-31-2011, 07:06 PM

number two and number four.

**SACTO skim** · 05-31-2011, 07:07 PM

His face makes the shot haha!

**skimin!kid** · 06-01-2011, 07:32 PM

Went camping for memorial day and tried my first star trail. There was a lot of light pollution so I couldnt keep the shutter open as long as I wanted too, but it turned out alright.

**ryaskim** · 06-01-2011, 08:10 PM

Waist High yeeeew

**jesse** · 06-01-2011, 09:08 PM

skimin kid... good stuff. Wish you could've found some foreground to include for a little more perspective, but it's a solid shot nonetheless. EXIF?

**TheSeaCowww** · 06-01-2011, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by skimin!kid

Went camping for memorial day and tried my first star trail. There was a lot of light pollution so I couldnt keep the shutter open as long as I wanted too, but it turned out alright.

I'm pretty sure most people take multiple exposures and then combine them to get the whole "rotational" light trail feel. Someone correct me if I'm wrong please.

**xsbcx** · 06-01-2011, 10:09 PM

**tommygallagher** · 06-01-2011, 11:41 PM

wow. I've never seen anything like that haha.

**Gabriel Keenan** · 06-01-2011, 11:47 PM

epic.

**Gabriel Keenan** · 06-01-2011, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by skimin!kid

Went camping for memorial day and tried my first star trail. There was a lot of light pollution so I couldnt keep the shutter open as long as I wanted too, but it turned out alright.

star trail in black and white looks much nicer than in color imo. great shot!

**SACTO skim** · 06-02-2011, 12:19 AM

I believe most people take multiple exposures to for light trails cause keeping your shutter open for so long is very bad for the sensor and people don't recommend it. But sick never the less

Storm rolling through Sacramento offers great clouds/ I<3 HDR hahaha

Untitled by Trevor Thompson(NEW FLICKR), on Flickr

**Chrith** · 06-02-2011, 05:57 AM

that shot is great. took me a couple seconds to realize where the white water ended and the clouds began

**tommygallagher** · 06-02-2011, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by SACTO skim

I believe most people take multiple exposures to for light trails cause keeping your shutter open for so long is very bad for the sensor and people don't recommend it. But sick never the less

Storm rolling through Sacramento offers great clouds/ I<3 HDR hahaha

Untitled by Trevor Thompson(NEW FLICKR), on Flickr

looks like the Cliffhanger Mission from MW2 campaign

**GnipGnop** · 06-02-2011, 06:02 PM

haha Erick I thought that fish was huge at first. Then I saw the fingers.

SACTO, the puddles in the bottom left of the shot are cool. The buildings look pretty interesting too. I like the colours in it a lot. The car shots are sick (the 355 spider in particular. I think it's one of the best looking cars, ever). They make 360s look like a whale holding it's breath. Almost looks like a starbucks convention in that lifestyle shot at the car meet. Skim shots are sick too. really dig the black and white ones (skimming in a hoody, so bad ass haha). Makes me miss the Michigan boys.

I'm gonna hack my S90 so I can get a 59s exposure and try a star swirl shot. I live in the country with a field behind my house so I think it could work.

Skimfl, I think the depth of field is too shallow in your third pick. Some things are blurry that throw off an otherwise interesting photo.

**Seanaldinho10** · 06-03-2011, 01:17 PM

bike (1 of 1) by seanftaylor, on Flickr

self portrait

**Chrith** · 06-03-2011, 04:28 PM

when you see it

**skimin!kid** · 06-03-2011, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by jesse

EXIF?

Here you go. Straight from flickr!

Camera Sony DSLR-A350
Exposure 716
Aperture f/8.0
ISO Speed 100
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Flash Off, Did not fire

Software Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3.4.1
Date and Time (Modified) 2011:06:01 19:15:12
Copyright Copyright @ 2011 Wyatt Brown
Exposure Program Manual
Brightness Value -6.13
Max Aperture Value 2.8
Metering Mode Multi-segment
Custom Rendered Normal
Exposure Mode Manual
White Balance Manual
Focal Length In35mm Format 16 mm
Copyright Flag True
Copyright Notice Copyright @ 2011 Wyatt Brown
Creator Tool Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3.4.1
Usage Terms right to copy only with express permission

**jesse** · 06-04-2011, 02:05 PM

Just found this at a thrift store. Stoked to buy some pack film and start shooting it:

**a_pla5tic_bag** · 06-04-2011, 02:17 PM

i was shooting photos at a drag race, but i used IR film and don't think my shutter speed was fast enough, they were going 330mph

fastest i've ever seen anything on land move too.

**SACTO skim** · 06-04-2011, 10:08 PM

330 damn, was it fun panning? Haha, lets see some shots!

It was raining here so I was bored...

And of course some car shots......

Off-Loading A4 by Trevor Thompson(NEW FLICKR), on Flickr

Creepin' A4 by Trevor Thompson(NEW FLICKR), on Flickr

On a side note I didn't know if I should post this on this thread or the "Girls Thread"
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**skimin!kid** · 06-04-2011, 10:19 PM

Trevor that first one is amazing! Its so sharp and the rain makes for great bokeh. I can never get rain to really show up when its in the air.

Here are some recent point and shoot pictures, except for the last one.

This is a panorama from 4 images. Its my first attempt at a panorama.