Any tPFers into photography?

Megs · Apr 12th, 2008, 01:02 AM

^ LOVE the Nature one!!

louis loves fendi 818 · Apr 12th, 2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Vlad

I am just now learning how to use the proper f-stop, when and where. Something I never realized was how complex photography actually can get. Once you consider all factors like Depth of focus, different sharpness at different f-stops, EV-adjustments and lighting, your photos get that much better. It's a work in progress.

For sure. Its totally a learning expirience. I'm just glad I'm not a studio photographer who has to deal with lighting setpus. They can get hella complicated.

impasto · Apr 12th, 2008, 01:24 AM

Here is the one of my little sister that made it into the student competitive. I am pretty happy I made it, since I was going against other media and grad students. Only 70 of almost 300 hundred entries made it into the show.

Oh, and no child abuse took place during this photo!

Megs · Apr 12th, 2008, 01:24 AM

I don't see the photo!! Can you post it again?!!

Laurie8504 · Apr 12th, 2008, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Vlad

The beast has arrived! My new 70-200VR 2.8 arrived yesterday in the AM.

Truly monstrous - compared to my other lenses - the performance on my D300 though makes up for the added weight and size a million fold.

ooooohhh, aaahhhh

nice!

Megs · Apr 12th, 2008, 01:25 AM

I lied! I see it!! Was she really upset?? That is GREAT1

impasto · Apr 12th, 2008, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Megs

I lied! I see it!! Was she really upset?? That is GREAT1

No, actually she was my subject for my enigmatic portrait project. I dressed her in the big headbow and long nightgown. We were going for a little girl lost theme... I guess you could say. This photo was taken on the staircase, and I asked her to scream without making any noise. She was a good little actress!

vernilover · Apr 12th, 2008, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Vlad

Actually, thanks to VR and my enormously huge / freakishly strong arms (

) I can shoot without a tripod. Even at full 200mm, the VR will keep the picture steady. Gotta stay off the caffeine though, otherwise you may lose focus. I am planning on getting a monopod soon though.

The lens is 2.8 across the full 70-200 range. The iguana was shot at f/2.8.

LOL, I'm going to have to ask megs for a second opinion regarding the "freakishly strong arms"

Great shots! I like the iguana shot. The 70-200 at 2.8 has such a wonderful bokeh, looks like a sea of green flame.

Impasto, great shots too!! I never took any classes in photography. Everything I know I have learned from web sites, forums, and just looking at countless photos.

Megs · Apr 12th, 2008, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by vernilover

LOL, I'm going to have to ask megs for a second opinion regarding the "freakishly strong arms"

Great shots! I like the iguana shot. The 70-200 at 2.8 has such a wonderful bokeh, looks like a sea of green flame.

I happen to think he has very nice strong arms

princ3ss · May 9th, 2008, 09:47 AM

I'm into photography but I'm just getting started since I got my first DSLR only a month ago. It's Canon EOS 450d with 18-55mm IS lens and 100mm 2.8 macro lens. I'm saving up for 70-200 4.0 L right now but would prefer 70-200 2.8 if I could come up with enough money...who am I kidding, I would even be able to hold it straight

I'm loving it!!! Even though I'm not even close to where I wanna be (picture quality) I love taking photos. And that's what it counts, right?

Laurie8504 · May 9th, 2008, 02:57 PM

^^Absolutely! I don't think anyone is ever where they want to be, but that's what's so great about it, there's always room to improve and new things to try no matter how good you are.

impasto · May 10th, 2008, 07:39 AM

I am getting a hasselblad 500CM with a 150mm Sonnar portrait lens. I can't wait.

impasto · May 10th, 2008, 07:49 AM

Here is one of the 8 photo's that I turned in for my final portfolio. I really love this one. I made my avatar from it.

vernilover · May 10th, 2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by princ3ss

I'm into photography but I'm just getting started since I got my first DSLR only a month ago. It's Canon EOS 450d with 18-55mm IS lens and 100mm 2.8 macro lens. I'm saving up for 70-200 4.0 L right now but would prefer 70-200 2.8 if I could come up with enough money...who am I kidding, I would even be able to hold it straight

I'm loving it!!! Even though I'm not even close to where I wanna be (picture quality) I love taking photos. And that's what it counts, right?

Very nice, Canon Xsi (450d) is a great dslr. I got one just so I can continue to use my canon lenses since I recently sold my Canon 1d mark 3!

the Canon 70-200mm lenses are fantastic. Definitely look into the f4 IS version, it is the latest 70-200mm from canon along with the latest generation of IS. general consensus is that it is as sharp if not a bit sharper than the legendary f2.8 versions. Also, it is a lot smaller and lighter than the 2.8 version. but if you absolutely need/want the 2.8, then the 4.0 doesn't do you any good

Just go out there and take as many pictures as you can!

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Originally Posted by impasto

I am getting a hasselblad 500CM with a 150mm Sonnar portrait lens. I can't wait.

wow, take pics when you get it, as well as samples!

I really like that picture you did for your final portfolio! Even though I'm completely unqualified and untrained in photography, I'd give you an A!!

shamsi · May 11th, 2008, 01:18 AM

everyone's pictures are so amazing---the opera house one is just phenomenal.

I like to pretend I'm good at photography. I got into it early w/ an old 35mm & my dad even built me a darkroom---but I stopped for various other things & just last year got my first dSLR. a super entry level nikon d40x. I only have two lenses--a 55-200mm VR & i think it's the 18-55mm VR (i'm too lazy to go look at it). the next lens i want is the 70-300 VR

I love VR, it's the best invention ever.

here's a sample i took last month

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Apr 12th, 2008, 01:24 AM	#93
impasto ♥☆BBag-Addict☆♥ Location: New Orleans	Re: Any tPFers into photography? Here is the one of my little sister that made it into the student competitive. I am pretty happy I made it, since I was going against other media and grad students. Only 70 of almost 300 hundred entries made it into the show. Oh, and no child abuse took place during this photo! __________________

May 9th, 2008, 09:47 AM	#100
princ3ss girly Location: Europe	Re: Any tPFers into photography? I'm into photography but I'm just getting started since I got my first DSLR only a month ago. It's Canon EOS 450d with 18-55mm IS lens and 100mm 2.8 macro lens. I'm saving up for 70-200 4.0 L right now but would prefer 70-200 2.8 if I could come up with enough money...who am I kidding, I would even be able to hold it straight I'm loving it!!! Even though I'm not even close to where I wanna be (picture quality) I love taking photos. And that's what it counts, right? __________________ LV

May 9th, 2008, 02:57 PM	#101
Laurie8504 chocolate...where? Location: US	Re: Any tPFers into photography? ^^Absolutely! I don't think anyone is ever where they want to be, but that's what's so great about it, there's always room to improve and new things to try no matter how good you are.

May 10th, 2008, 07:39 AM	#102
impasto ♥☆BBag-Addict☆♥ Location: New Orleans	Re: Any tPFers into photography? I am getting a hasselblad 500CM with a 150mm Sonnar portrait lens. I can't wait. __________________

May 10th, 2008, 07:49 AM	#103
impasto ♥☆BBag-Addict☆♥ Location: New Orleans	Re: Any tPFers into photography? Here is one of the 8 photo's that I turned in for my final portfolio. I really love this one. I made my avatar from it. __________________

Apr 12th, 2008, 01:02 AM	#91
Megs	Re: Any tPFers into photography? ^ LOVE the Nature one!!

Apr 12th, 2008, 01:25 AM	#96
Megs	Re: Any tPFers into photography? I lied! I see it!! Was she really upset?? That is GREAT1

May 11th, 2008, 01:18 AM	#105
shamsi Member	Re: Any tPFers into photography? everyone's pictures are so amazing---the opera house one is just phenomenal. I like to pretend I'm good at photography. I got into it early w/ an old 35mm & my dad even built me a darkroom---but I stopped for various other things & just last year got my first dSLR. a super entry level nikon d40x. I only have two lenses--a 55-200mm VR & i think it's the 18-55mm VR (i'm too lazy to go look at it). the next lens i want is the 70-300 VR I love VR, it's the best invention ever. here's a sample i took last month untouched edited