Photography Thread v 2.0

**myfro13** · 06-08-2011, 01:36 PM

So guys, I decided on getting the 7d. So excited! But I'm not sure what lens to get. I've heard the kit lens isn't very good and I dont want to have this amazing camera with a low quality lens.

Anyways...
I was thinking about getting the 15-85mm IS USM for my first lens and maybe a 50mm II. Would these be good choices for my first lenses?

**jesse** · 06-08-2011, 01:44 PM

what I always tell my friends is to start with something that covers a good zoom range, and a 50mm 1.8.

The low aperture of the 1.8 will allow you to creatively explore what aperture does, as well as let you shoot in lower light. The problem is it's not a very practical focal length on a crop sensor body like the 7D. Anything that reaches from 15ish mm to around 50ish mm will be solid.

**SACTO skim** · 06-08-2011, 02:34 PM

Had the pleasure of driving and shooting this Audi A8L W12. This this was the most optioned A8L W12 there is.

Audi A8L W12 by Trevor Thompson(NEW FLICKR), on Flickr

Audi A8L W12 by Trevor Thompson(NEW FLICKR), on Flickr

Have more to go through but thats a few.

**oatmeal** · 06-08-2011, 02:49 PM

IM in! Chrith

**Shawn Kenny** · 06-08-2011, 04:28 PM

canon t2i or nikon d3100?

ill primarily be using it to film

**myfro13** · 06-08-2011, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by Chrith

IDEA

i picked up a pack of disposable cameras from goodwill a while ago. never used em. so i was thinking i take one take a shot or two then i mail it to the next person who wants it and they send it to the person in line after them and so on. anyone want in?

Lets do this. A theme would be cool.

**Chrith** · 06-08-2011, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Shawn Kenny

canon t2i or nikon d3100?

ill primarily be using it to film

check out a sony a33

**TheSeaCowww** · 06-08-2011, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Shawn Kenny

canon t2i or nikon d3100?

ill primarily be using it to film

t2i

**jesse** · 06-08-2011, 07:33 PM

just got back from a photoshoot with a musician.

included: lighting a guitar on fire, and playing drums with bloody knives. I'll post some shots once edited

**Gabriel Keenan** · 06-08-2011, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by SACTO skim

They live in and around Rotterdam, couple family members near Amsterdam too. 65 members of my family live in Netherlands/France so its pretty spread out haha.

so you probably go a lot to europe i guess? i loved the places i went to.

these last shots are awesome for f1.8! the last picture is the best of the series.

**Gabriel Keenan** · 06-08-2011, 07:45 PM

b&w conversion

The Carrion Crow by Gabriel Keenan, on Flickr

**GnipGnop** · 06-08-2011, 08:33 PM

I like the second one of the A8. It's an interesting angle.
Great capture with the crow looking right at us haha.

**a_pla5tic_bag** · 06-08-2011, 08:37 PM

the issue with black animals is always having them being under with a correct everything else. or getting them bright or detailed enough.

**SACTO skim** · 06-08-2011, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by Gabriel Keenan

so you probably go a lot to europe i guess? i loved the places i went to.

these last shots are awesome for f1.8! the last picture is the best of the series.

Actually the only time I was there was for the family reunion. Best 3 weeks ever though. Ever sense I went there I have been wanting to go back, I don't know why. We were in Netherlands for 2 weeks and 1 week in Belgium and France. I wish I was into photography when I was on the trip, whatever next year I will get another chance

That crow shot is great, I like how there isn't much detail in the bird, gives it a gloomy feeling.

Couple more car shots ::

_MG_0034 by Trevor Thompson(NEW FLICKR), on Flickr

Audi A8L W12 by Trevor Thompson(NEW FLICKR), on Flickr

**GnipGnop** · 06-08-2011, 09:17 PM

Just took 40+ pictures, and im not happy with any of them

**SACTO skim** · 06-08-2011, 09:29 PM

Just make them b/w and you will end up liking them haha.... I do that alot though and just go edit old pictures to forget

**bmbaker14** · 06-08-2011, 10:33 PM

Thought I would post a few pictures. Let me know what you guys think.

First try at an HDR

**SACTO skim** · 06-08-2011, 10:45 PM

I really liked those pier shots, especially the second one. I think you should try and long exposer of the pier sometime. The hdr one is nice, but the subject could have been more exciting I think, its a good shot though.

**bmbaker14** · 06-08-2011, 11:19 PM

Thanks for the advice, I will try it out.

BTW all of your shots are just amazing! Love them all.

**purphaz312** · 06-09-2011, 10:54 AM

bmbaker14-how do you like the xxv's? I'm looking to get a new pair soon.

**purphaz312** · 06-09-2011, 11:09 AM

Here are a few other shots. Advice/comments are appreciated again. Thanks!

**carbonisyourfriend** · 06-09-2011, 11:23 AM

nice composition on the first 2..what are you shooting with

**purphaz312** · 06-09-2011, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by carbonisyourfriend

nice composition on the first 2..what are you shooting with

Thanks. D3100 with the 18-55mm for the first two. The second two were with a non slr Kodak Z something.

**Seanaldinho10** · 06-09-2011, 01:12 PM

Took these for a local band called Chromazone

chromazone (1 of 1) by seanftaylor, on Flickr

chromazone (3 of 3) by seanftaylor, on Flickr

chromazone (2 of 3) by seanftaylor, on Flickr

chromazone (1 of 3) by seanftaylor, on Flickr

**bmbaker14** · 06-09-2011, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by purphaz312

bmbaker14-how do you like the xxv's? I'm looking to get a new pair soon.

I loved them, they felt great and are pretty light.

**jesse** · 06-10-2011, 10:20 PM

I don't think I ever posted this... sneak peak of my brother's engagement photos

t2i, 100mm 2.8 macro, two off camera flashes shot through umbrellas, don't remember power settings

**GnipGnop** · 06-11-2011, 12:35 AM

Jesse that lighting is perfect. His foot is distracting though haha.

**tommygallagher** · 06-11-2011, 12:45 AM

Gnip what is the first one? My head keeps telling me its like an oil rig.

**GnipGnop** · 06-11-2011, 12:50 AM

It's a canola/soy bean/corn oil refinery plant. You're close haha. Different kind of oil. Smells like dirty vag in and around the plant. It's nestled in the east end of the city where there's also a couple steel mills, so it gets mixed with that in the air as well. It's not a pleasant area. Cancer rates are higher, and if you leave your window open, black dust builds up on the window-sills. Luckily I live nowhere near this at all.

**Gabriel Keenan** · 06-12-2011, 05:42 PM

these two shots are sooo nice, gnip! the first one is hdr, right?

**TheSeaCowww** · 06-12-2011, 05:45 PM

sometimes i wish lights wouldnt produce the star-burst effect

**GnipGnop** · 06-12-2011, 05:53 PM

Yeah I really don't like the star burst in those. They are grainy and distracting. And yes you're correct, the first is HDR.

**skimin!kid** · 06-12-2011, 06:21 PM

I think the starbursts in the 2nd pic really makes it stand out. But generally im not a big fan of starbursts.

**jesse** · 06-12-2011, 08:02 PM

One more from the engagement shoot:

1. First time shooting with strobes outdoors
2. First time shooting a couple
3. First time shooting engagement photos
4. First time with an assistant/second shooter (my girlfriend!)
5. First time using two strobes (LumoPro LP120 and LP160)

STROBIST INFO:
I'm never very good at remembering power settings for one specific photo when I took around 150, but I believe I do know I had the LP120 on the right and the LP160 on the right. Triggered by Yongnuo triggers, with shoot through umbrellas