a few of mine

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All shot with an HP Photosmart R967

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[mrluilou]

last one is pretty cool

[imp]

Thanks. Forgot to add that these are all raw photos, no editing or retouching of any kind.

[J-Easy]

wow where did you go? i love the first and last shot as well

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In order, the pics are from Munich Germany, Berlin Germany, Saint Joseph Missouri, Rome Italy, Rome Italy, and Venice Italy


and thanks J-Easy, that compliment means alot coming from you as your work is fantastic

[J-Easy]

thats awesome! i wish i could go on a trip like that, i had a chance to go to hamburg a couple years ago but i passed it up. anyway, you should share more photos of your vacation!

[Zero]

Very nice scenery. Like the others, I really like the last shot.

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More Europe pictures

[Motor]

I like the second and last pic at the very top.

[ekindbest]

nice............

[02celica]

I like the second one and the last ones of both sets!
Very nice shots!

[imp]

Thanks guys!

[BlazinBeatzz]

the third pic looks nice and peaceful, where is that place?

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The third pic in the first set was taken in St Joseph, Missouri

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new shots taken tonight in KC, again with a HP Photosmart R967, no editing/retouching

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[sm4k]

Very nice shots, Imp!

[Kangaruu]

You're lucky to be able to travel so much!

[imp]

thanks sm4k! How have you been?

Kangaruu, very very true. That last set is in my hometown though. I need to get out of the country again in a few years.

[imp]

I need to improve my photography skills, any constructive criticism/advice? Pretty much all those are just taken with default settings.

[mrluilou]

2nd shot is really nice

[sm4k]

Well, I don't know anything about photography, but I asked a friend of mine who has taken some really cool photos (http://www.flickr.com/photos/frenchstarr/sets/72157616172755125/) what she thought, and first she said good shots. :P

She also said you're probably closing in on the limit of what a point and shoot camera can give you, because even in manual modes they don't let you have too much control over your shots.

Finally, she said this website helped her out a lot: http://digital-photography-school.com/

[imp]

Well rock on man, thanks. I am looking into getting a DSLR, but they are just so damn pricey. I will definitely check out that site.

[sm4k]

I hear that, my wife has been eying an SLR for months.

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Few more taken around my neighborhood
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Man...I really need a better camera.

[fatboys2zz]

very nice pictures..

[imp]

Thanks

[sm4k]

Those are pretty cool. That second one needs a Celica parked in it. :P

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Just experimenting with exposure settings

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I ordered my Canon Rebel XS today, very excited.

[~02SpecelicaGT~]

I ordered my Canon Rebel XS today, very excited.

Nicee...post pictures when you start snapping pics with it! :wiggle:

[imp]

I most definitely will

[imp]

Trying to figure out my Rebel XS.

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[~02SpecelicaGT~]

Trying to figure out my Rebel XS.

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nicee you got it...keep on taking pictures with it :gap:

[ibmike150]

nice, the canon isnt a bad camera just it appears as tho you are using the stock lens, u shuold get a lens with image stable, ultrasonic, and maco settings, the 72mm wide glass captures the image very nicely especially if u have L-series glass =] just i would go with canon name lenses, stay away from tamron and stuff like that, some are good but most of crappy and cheap.

start saving up for your next one lol... ive spent probly 4x on my camera than what i have on my car including the car... just cant stop =\

[~02SpecelicaGT~]

nice, the canon isnt a bad camera just it appears as tho you are using the stock lens, u shuold get a lens with image stable, ultrasonic, and maco settings, the 72mm wide glass captures the image very nicely especially if u have L-series glass =] just i would go with canon name lenses, stay away from tamron and stuff like that, some are good but most of crappy and cheap.

start saving up for your next one lol... ive spent probly 4x on my camera than what i have on my car including the car... just cant stop =\

I couldnt agree more lol....im into buying lenses now...since i have a nikon, im getting Nikon lenses and if i had a Canon, id be getting their lenses

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Yeah, I just have the stock lens.

[Kangaruu]

u shuold get a lens with image stable, ultrasonic, and maco settings

There isn't such a lens that has all of three characteristics other than the Canon 100mm L Macro or the 150mm L macro. Those are thousand dollar lenses and pretty much for specialty use especially for a crop DSLR like the XS and wouldn't really be worthwhile to drop that kind of cash on a lens such as those.

just i would go with canon name lenses, stay away from tamron and stuff like that, some are good but most of crappy and cheap.

Wrong, there are plenty of third party lenses that will out perform Canon lenses. Examples are the Sigma 50mm f/1.4, Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, Tokina 12-24mm f/4.0. Don't remember any other ones on the top of my head.

You just need to do your research before dropping the cash on a certain lens. So far www.photozone.de has done me good in researching lenses because their tests seem to be accurate. They have quite a long list of Canon and third party lenses that they have thoroughly tested as well.

[imp]

There isn't such a lens that has all of three characteristics other than the Canon 100mm L Macro or the 150mm L macro. Those are thousand dollar lenses and pretty much for specialty use especially for a crop DSLR like the XS and wouldn't really be worthwhile to drop that kind of cash on a lens such as those.



Wrong, there are plenty of third party lenses that will out perform Canon lenses. Examples are the Sigma 50mm f/1.4, Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, Tokina 12-24mm f/4.0. Don't remember any other ones on the top of my head.

You just need to do your research before dropping the cash on a certain lens. So far www.photozone.de has done me good in researching lenses because their tests seem to be accurate. They have quite a long list of Canon and third party lenses that they have thoroughly tested as well.

Well thanks for the info.

[Zero]

Well thanks for the info. Dude, no joke, Kang has done his research on lenses for Canon. Whether they are Canon, Tamaron, Sigma, or Tokina. I ask him about it before going any further on the subject.

I've research my Tokina 12-24 and Canon's 10-22 UWA. Tokina has slightly more favorable reviews. Tough call, but affordability and having a bit better reviews tipped Tokina off the scale.

[~02SpecelicaGT~]

Zero you are right...the tokina 11-16mm and 12-24mm lenses are some of the best. Im saving my $ to get that 11-16mm!

[Kangaruu]

Im saving my $ to get that 11-16mm!

Likewise. That lens has one of the best resolution numbers I've seen from photozone.de's tests, even starting from the widest aperture. The f/2.8 is awesome too :thumbup:

[Zero]

Zero you are right...the tokina 11-16mm and 12-24mm lenses are some of the best. Im saving my $ to get that 11-16mm!
Baller.

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Got bored

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A little dark, but I dig it.

[Zero]

I like the colors.

[imp]

Thanks

[mrluilou]

get closer next time :gap: kang is pretty much right about 3rd party lenses and one of the best macro lenses out there is actually the tamron 90mm 2.8 :gap:

[~02SpecelicaGT~]

get closer next time :gap: kang is pretty much right about 3rd party lenses and one of the best macro lenses out there is actually the tamron 90mm 2.8 :gap:

Agreed with that lens!...I have it and love it :love:

[Kangaruu]

Is it?

I thought for macro lens the Nikon or Canon equivalents are much better. I may have remembered wrong though :shrugs:

[~02SpecelicaGT~]

Is it?

I thought for macro lens the Nikon or Canon equivalents are much better. I may have remembered wrong though :shrugs:

Reviews are amazing about it...just search it. Highly recommend it to you.

[Kangaruu]

Oh I just read a review for it. The resolution for the Canon 100mm macro is pretty identical to the Tamron 90mm.

But the Canon has the edge of USM and FTM as well as IF. Unless the Canon is significantly more expensive I think it's more worthwhile to get the Canon instead.

This is probably the case for Nikon too.

[~02SpecelicaGT~]

Oh I just read a review for it. The resolution for the Canon 100mm macro is pretty identical to the Tamron 90mm.

But the Canon has the edge of USM and FTM as well as IF. Unless the Canon is significantly more expensive I think it's more worthwhile to get the Canon instead.

This is probably the case for Nikon too.

You're right yes but I got mine for just over $400...the Nikon 105mm is like $800-$1000 and I am happy with my purchase for the quality I get. Depends how much youre willing to spend but either would be a great purchase :wiggle:

[Kangaruu]

That's insane! :crazy2:

I think MSRP for the Canon 100mm is like $600. There's plenty of immaculate used lenses to be had for around $480.

[mrluilou]

there's the new nikon 85mm macro lens w/ vr but its not a prime

[Kangaruu]

If it's not a prime then what's the range?

[imp]

get closer next time

I would rather not take my lens too much closer to an open flame...:gap:

[mrluilou]

If it's not a prime then what's the range?

oops i meant to say that the aperture is not fixed :gap:

[Kangaruu]

If it's a prime, how could the aperture not be fixed?

[mrluilou]

fawk you kang i already explained it to you on aim :gap:
imp you take some nice pics!

[imp]

Thanks! I'm still trying to get the hang of this whole dslr thing

[imp]

I've been trying to get a decent shot of my cat playing, but at 1/60 exposure length it's still blurry. If I go much faster I feel it will be too dark. Any suggestions?

*Edited because I cannot type.*

[mrluilou]

you mean a rolling shot? what aperture do you have it set at? lighting conditions also make a big difference so you gotta check your settings often. are you in another car or are you doing a panning shot?

[imp]

Crap...I cant spell. Meant to type cat,haha. Editing now

[Kangaruu]

Show us an example.

[mrluilou]

indoors/outdoors? what lens are you using? try a high aperture and raising the iso to get you a faster shutter speed

[Kangaruu]

If indoors you're going to have to use the flash.

[mrluilou]

^that or try turning on all the lights in the room :chuckles:

[imp]

Canon Rebel XS, kit lens, shooting in shutter priority mode, 1/60 shutter, 3.5 aperture, no flash. Indoors, under fluorescent light

I may try again with the flash later.

[mrluilou]

take it off shutter and use manual mode instead. the problem is that we can't see how poorly lit your room is :chuckles: try keeping the aperture at its highest setting possible and what iso speed were you using?

[Kangaruu]

Shutter priority is fine in this case since his lens can't go any wider than 3.5, so it's pretty much stuck at 1/60s and f3.5.

[mrluilou]

bump it up to iso16oo :headbang:

[imp]

ISO was left on auto, so it was at 800. Trying to upload one of the shots now, my internet is just being screwy.

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[mrluilou]

just try taking pics of the cat chillin because him moving around is going to be pretty difficult especially in that lighting of yours :ug:

[imp]

Yeah, thats what I figured. Ones of him stationary are fine, just moving he is way too fast. The room is actually way brighter than that, just the high shutter speed makes it seem dark.

[Kangaruu]

Definitely need to use flash. Shutter at 1/100s would be enough to freeze the motion.

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More accurate depiction of the light, this is at 1/15 exposure

[mrluilou]

1/15 is pretty slow :ugh:
just try playing w/ the cat outdoors and you'll get a better background too :gap:

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[~02SpecelicaGT~]

try making that black and white or sephia....itll give it a more older look to it? : )

[imp]

Yeah, I just never really do any retouching. That's just the knob to my bedroom.

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[Kangaruu]

Yeah, I just never really do any retouching. That's just the knob to my bedroom.

That's like a 1950s door knob :chuckles:

[imp]

Well my apartment building was built around the 1920's, so thats not surprising,haha.

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[Zero]

Nice shots. Are you using a star-cross filter?

[imp]

Thanks. And no, it's just the kit lens, aperture cranked as small as it will go.

[~02SpecelicaGT~]

great star cross's with no filter lol

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