The Photography Thread

[Doombear]

I can feel my soul getting eaten! Yeah I hadn't figured out how to lower the radiance on my flash just yet and that was the result. I instantly knew what i wanted to do with it in Photoshop though. I even edited the faces in the paintings behind her, for more subtle creepiness.

[Tyche]

I seen the photo in the background, and I thought that you intentionally blew out her face with the flash to match the picture in the background. I guess you did it the other way around though. It's neat.

[Doombear]

Forgot to mention that I picked up a Lensbaby Muse yesterday for my wife and she played around a bit with it last night. It is pretty damn fun so far, and she is very excited to experiment much more with it.

If i get around to snagging her Canon I will post some pictures from it. I only wish that I could use it with my camera =( Oh well, I am happy with what I have.

[Chicomagiko]

You aryans and your creepy kids.

[Doombear]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...Untitled-3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...Untitled-4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...Untitled-5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...Untitled-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...Untitled-1.jpg

[Mayareira]

^Nice stuff, I like the b&w one. And stop sign never gets old, hehe.

This color of sky is my absolute favorite one for desktop backgrounds so,...hell I went out and took my own. I liked how the colors and sky came out, but maybe I shouldn't have emphasised the street light too much.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...a/DSC02298.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...a/DSC02303.jpg

[zoobernut]

My dog walking around in the lake last weekend at sunset.

[deshende]

I dig the reflection.




Do you guys have any good recommendations on camera bags? The one I was using doesn't really work now that I have a couple different lenses and a bigger flash.

I was taking a look at http://www.cambags.com/ but I'm having trouble deciding between something that can hold everything (back packs with place for tripod were interesting) or something more comfortable and light.

[Zansho]

Just wanted to add a few things I shot a couple of weeks ago for a good friend of mine. She's a dancer, and wanted some headshots.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2460/...c8e44527_b.jpg

This one was for a model who wanted to expand her portfolio.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/...c40acf3b_b.jpg

Foggy Landscape shot in Austin, TX - Shot at 5AM on a VERY cold winter morning.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2743/...8b00b7f4_b.jpg

Last, but not least, a good friend of mine's Mini Cooper.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2510/...fe5b8282_b.jpg

[Tyche]

I bought a Canon 200DG. It was relatively inexpensive and sturdy. Has a tripod strap. Enough room for a Body+lens and 4 extra lenses in the main part. then a few other smaller compartments for lens caps, hoods, CF/SD cards, etc. It's more than sufficient for a nice travel bag that'll hold enough to give you some flexibility. Probably not good for someone planning to travel with a lot of equipment.

[Zansho]

I dig the reflection.




Do you guys have any good recommendations on camera bags? The one I was using doesn't really work now that I have a couple different lenses and a bigger flash.

I was taking a look at http://www.cambags.com/ but I'm having trouble deciding between something that can hold everything (back packs with place for tripod were interesting) or something more comfortable and light.

What gear will you be toting? They have some neat bags from Crumpler and Think Tank makes some great stuff. Pelican is mainly for those who travel a lot - and I have a pretty cool swing style bag from MRock.

Most of the time I use my Think Tank bag for my professional stuff that I do on a daily basis - you can find that here: http://www.thinktankphoto.com/produc...amera-bag.aspx

the Mrock sling bag I use is here: http://www.m-rock.com/arches-digital-camera-bag.html

[deshende]

I have a Nikon d60, usually with the 18-200mm lens connected.
I have one other lens (that I don't use often but wouldn't be bad to have a home for). I have a top mounted flash (don't remember the brand off the top of my head but it's probably about 8 inches high.
Plus Sun shield, various filters and a generic tripod.

[Zansho]

Well, for you I might suggest something that might grow with you as you expand your gear later on - I had a Naneu Pro bag back when I first started, and was very happy with it. It held two DSLRs, about 3 lenses, and 2 flashguns, no problem at all. It also had a nice slot for a laptop as well.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ierra_Bag.html

[zoobernut]

I would second Think Tank. I use the Think Tank belt pack Speed Demon. They make the best bags ever. A little pricey but quality is so high. www.thinktankphoto.com

[mootsfox]

I dig the reflection.




Do you guys have any good recommendations on camera bags? The one I was using doesn't really work now that I have a couple different lenses and a bigger flash.

I was taking a look at http://www.cambags.com/ but I'm having trouble deciding between something that can hold everything (back packs with place for tripod were interesting) or something more comfortable and light.

I have a medium size bag and a backpack. It allows me to go light with a body, grip, big lens, a few pieces of glass and a flash, or pack up for a long trip. I wish I had a backpack that had more room though, my current one fits roughly the same as my bag, but has room for a laptop and food if one wished.

[Nightbreed]

If you like the messenger type bag, Versa makes an almost exact copy of the Crumpler 7MDH and it's around $25 but the site only has red left everything else is sold out, I believe Ebay sellers have them now also but I can't access it from work.

http://www.sigelectronics.com/Daily-...arch=versa+bag

If you want reviews on the bag you can check em out:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=759940

[Doombear]

Great shots up there, definitely some very professional looking ones that is certain!

As far as bag recs, i second the Crumpler. The wife uses a Crumpler, this one specifically, and loves it. It is very well set up, and the few times i have dragged it around I quite liked it also.

Haven't had as many bags as some others here so definitely check out Think Tank and some of the other recommendations. Personally I am looking as well, but i just need something that holds my compact Leica and the few accessories I might have with me like the Viewfinder/Lens Adapter/Filters etc.

[Zansho]

Couple more bits of eye candy for your viewing pleasure:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/...7fbc34e6_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2706/...7ffb1191_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/...33108b55_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/...a26fef60_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/...3aeace07_b.jpg

[Tyche]

I bought a new toy for our trip to disneyworld in March.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/...da118709_o.jpg

I'm all out of the cheap lenses to buy now

18-55
55-250
50 prime

Don't know what's next.

[mootsfox]

I bought a new toy for our trip to disneyworld in March.

[snip]

I'm all out of the cheap lenses to buy now

18-55
55-250
50 prime

Don't know what's next.

The 10-22mm is a good choice.

Thought my legs looked good in B&W.

http://imgur.com/KUG7g.jpg