Bayou Photography

[BayouDealer]

I just felt like posting some of my photography and photo edited pictures. All Opinions welcome!

Ok guys and gals. Got the chance to go out on Petroleum Helicopter Inc. or PHI helipad near the Lafayette airport to take some shots. Just curious what people think of the shots?


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c10/Paco7997/D90/With%20Logo/Chopper1L.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c10/Paco7997/D90/With%20Logo/Chopper2L.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c10/Paco7997/D90/With%20Logo/chopper3L.jpg




Some Other things I have captured!


PHOTOSHOPhttp://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c10/Paco7997/D90/With%20Logo/auto3L.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c10/Paco7997/D90/With%20Logo/auto2L.jpg


THIS IS A LITTLE BEFORE AND AFTER Photoshop


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c10/Paco7997/D90/Goofing%20Off/DSC_0043.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c10/Paco7997/D90/With%20Logo/auto4L.jpg



These are all Photoshopped. I am trying to extend my ideas with ps. Trying to get out the box a little or a alot!

All opinions Welcome

[Xx04xGTxX]

Cool stuff.. it's actually "chopped" just for the record. I like the PHI heli i get to see them alot

[mrluilou]

nice work, that panning shot is pretty good ! what camera equipment are you using?

[BayouDealer]

yeah I know some called it chopped! Thanks :P LOL


I have a Nikon D90
Read in my signature for all my equipment!

[mrluilou]

what's your name? jason? :gap:
how are you liking that 85mm f/1.8?

[BayouDealer]

the 85mm is great but I use my 50mm most of the time. the 85mm is a loaner from my best friend and Business partner. I used it till I got my 50! the 1.8 is very nice! And My name is Jeff

[Geaux]

Looks good!

[celicayounggun]

nice gaussian blur in the background of the tundra my friend

[BayouDealer]

yeah we were practicing panning! I did about 30 pics and that one came out the best. Not bad for my first try!

GEAUX Where in Louisiana are you from.... You have any pics of your Celica?

[BayouDealer]

3 New Shots and I would like to know which is the best! I know it is each persons opinion but I am cool with that!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c10/Paco7997/D90/With%20Logo/Chopper4L.jpg


This is my new Favorite Photohttp://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c10/Paco7997/D90/With%20Logo/Nature4L.jpg


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c10/Paco7997/D90/With%20Logo/seagulls2L.jpg

[Zero]

You've got great shots. I love the last one too.

[BayouDealer]

Opps I ment the Black and White Tree with the stars in the sky is my favorite

[Geaux]

GEAUX Where in Louisiana are you from.... You have any pics of your Celica?

from Central, near Baton Rouge. I spend all my time either in Central or Denham Springs. You?

This is mine. I just got it in September, and I'm still doing the stuff that "needs" to be done to it (i.e. repairs) before I start with the fun stuff.
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/2346/hpim0468.jpg

Those are some great, great pictures. I'm torn between the b&w tree and the birds. I think I like the birds a bit more, just because I don't know if I've ever seen such clarity in an overhead shot like that.

[yodaddyguido]

i really like the bird shot for its clarity, but the tree pic is great. really neat how you captured stars in the shot. and geaux tigers :D

[BayouDealer]

I am over in Lafayette!

Thanks, The birds shot is old and the tree I took last night!!

[mrluilou]

the tree shot has quite a lot of noise, the bird shot is really nice !! reminds me of finding nemo :chuckles:

[BayouDealer]

It was taken at 3 am with ISO 640 plus when I put it through Photobucket it got alot worse. It is not bad at all in person!

[mrluilou]

i suggest you upload them to flickr :thumbup:

[DopeCelicaGT]

I think the backlit BW helo shot (the second one) and the bird shot are very nice. These are by far the best IMO. The panning shot is pretty good to.

[BayouDealer]

Thanks Man and I hope to have much more coming soon!

[DopeCelicaGT]

^^^Sweet. I cannot wait to see them.

[Zero]

Get a Flickr account and post your info in the stickied Flickr thread. :thumbup:

Add us.

[BayouDealer]

I just might have to do that. I am on Facebook but I think I have said that before

j. eatley photography become a fan

I will check out flickr now!

[BayouDealer]

who is us and is there a group? I got my flickr account open now!

[mrluilou]

I'm on flickr and i added you as a contact :gap:

[BayouDealer]

Ok I have FLICKR and I added everyone!

[Geaux]

Hey Bayou, you comin' down to BR for the big import meet this Sunday?

[BayouDealer]

My Celica is not on the road right now! I am hoping to have it back on the road by Next March!

BUT what is going on in BR cause I might come out and do some Photography???? What time, When, and Where.... how many imports and any other info you might have! Let me know ASAP and maybe I will make the drive!

[Geaux]

It's at the State Capitol Raceway, and it's making up for the October meet that got rained out. Hopefully, this one won't get rained out too. 65 guys from the New Orleans forum, not sure how many from the Baton Rouge forum, and a lot of the guys who show aren't a part of either board.

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l25/HybridMT/importmeetcopy.jpg

[BayouDealer]

Yeah I might just come down! Looks like a good time!!!!

[homeworld1031tx]

new helicopters are sexy machines. there is a brand new bell 206 that is also yellow and black at a municipal airport near me, and wow, i was standing there looking at it through the gates for at least 2 minutes. just starring. amazing pieces of machinery.

[payatz]

nice pics!

[BayouDealer]

Thanks ! More coming soon! I just did some family portraits and I am shooting a Charity Golf Tournament this weekend!

[mrluilou]

good luck this weekend !!! you might need a longer lens if you're going to be shooting those golfers :ugh:

[7th Gen]

cery kool shots jeff, keep postin ur shots, id like to see more

[BayouDealer]

Golf Tournament got canceled cause of the cold weather and the snow!! rescheduled for late FebuarY!!!

I did do a little family shoot last week and I am just finishing up with the shots. I will post some soon!

[BayouDealer]

Got some snow in Louisiana so I thought I would post a little!
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c10/Paco7997/retarded/_DSC0097.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c10/Paco7997/retarded/_DSC0075.jpg

[~02SpecelicaGT~]

Great pics Bayou...i just picked up the D90 myself with the 18-105mm lens. Cant wait to start shooting pictures and ill post em in a thread too. Do you have any other lenses or just that one?

[mrluilou]

nikon is the way to go :thumbup:
ISO performance of the D90 is really good

[~02SpecelicaGT~]

nikon is the way to go :thumbup:
ISO performance of the D90 is really good

Yeah def Nikon is the way to go, I was deciding between the Nikon d90 and the Canon 50d and went with the Nikon bc of better reviews. I looked at the pictures youve taken mrluilou and theyre amazing....which camera do you have? Idk if its the lenses or what but your pics are like crystal clear lol...i just hope my pictures come out as well as yours have :o::p:

[mrluilou]

it says in my thread just look for it :gap:
i don't want to hijack bayou's thread :chuckles:

[BayouDealer]

You can Hijack it is no big deal...


I have a 50mm prime f/1.8
I am working on getting a 70-300 or a better 18-105mm

My kit lens is always soft and I have to do post processing to get them right!

PS you can see everything I have in my signature! LOL

[mrluilou]

i would also like to get my hands on a 70-300mm vr lens :drool:

[BayouDealer]

They are not too bad unless you want the one with the F2.8 across.... I would be happy with the f 4.5-5.6 VR ... I have seen them in the low $500 range.


http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/af/zoom/af_zoom70-300mmf_4-56g/index.htm

[mrluilou]

^that's the G version which is pretty cheap :gap:
bayou i just say you get the 17-55mm 2.8 :drool:

[~02SpecelicaGT~]

the 17-55mm lens is great i hear...though costs around $600-700 :(

[mrluilou]

the 17-55mm lens is great i hear...though costs around $600-700 :(

please tell me where they sell it that cheap, everywhere that i've checked they go for $900 used or $1300 new

[~02SpecelicaGT~]

please tell me where they sell it that cheap, everywhere that i've checked they go for $900 used or $1300 new

my bad lol...i was looking at the 70-300mm lens... i wish i could find one that cheap too lol

[BayouDealer]

yeah the 70-300mm Vr lens is about $550 or so

the 17mm-55mm f2.8 is $1250.00

I also like the 80-200 f2.8 for 999.00

But I am also looking to get some primes for the wider angles or lower end of the scale.

I have the 50mm 1.8 prime

I want the 35mm 1.8 which is about 200 bucks.

Nikon 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor Lens which is about $360.00


Then get the $1200 80-300 and I think I should be good for a while! Now I just need to win a couple grand in the lottery and I am all set!

[~02SpecelicaGT~]

Yeah all of those sound good lol...I just want to be able to have a nice macro lens, a wide lens for landscapes, and a telephoto one so i can take pics of the moon :) then ill be satisfied for now...and prolly still continue to buy lenses after that knowing me lol

[BayouDealer]

get the sigma 800mm for the moon shots. I think it is like $10000.00

[mrluilou]

i've never heard of the 80-300mm lens :ugh:
jeff, i also want to get that 35mm prime for indoor use :gap:

[BayouDealer]

opps I miss typed

AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

[BayouDealer]

Mr. Did you see the ads in the magizines about the PHOTOSHOPUSER.com and the Photoshop World Conference in Orlando Fl. It is in March of next year. I think I might try to go! Are you a NAPP member?

[~02SpecelicaGT~]

get the sigma 800mm for the moon shots. I think it is like $10000.00

thats a lot of $ i dont have lol

[BayouDealer]

yeah that was kinda just for fun to throw that out there. I think you can rent it for about 500 a week LOL !!!! You might be able to see foot prints on the moon! LOL

[~02SpecelicaGT~]

renting for $500 lol damn...id rather rent out a ferrari from a rental dealer down the street ;) haha

[BayouDealer]

HAHAHA I would rent the lens and you rent the car and we can do a cool shoot!

[~02SpecelicaGT~]

hahah thatd be awesome, im down for that :D

[BayouDealer]

I did some family shots for one girl I know and a few Christmas shots for another Girl I know. Opinions are always Welcome!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2757/4178817396_13d8fbe223.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2769/4178817718_faf1100e5c.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2739/4178821180_ed7276a97a.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2567/4178821182_04941101fb.jpg

[~02SpecelicaGT~]

Nice portraits bro!...looks like its from a studio...what lens did u use for them?

[mrluilou]

nice portraits jeff, on the top right pic her left arm looks funny underneath her armpit. bottom left pic the boy looks out of focus, what lighting setup did you have for the pics of the boy w/ the mom?

[BayouDealer]

Just my SB600 and a small reflector. I edited those shots again and I think they came out a little better.

Yeah I know about the armpit hand thing, Her mom and I still liked the shot alot so I can live with it.

Also I noticed later that the bottom to the girls son's hand is on her breast so I will have to watch for that in the future! Ever shoot I learn more. Here are some new edits and two new shots from a friends tonight!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2725/4184404662_ddce5b01ed.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2507/4183642737_fdd7e10269.jpg

This shot is a tad soft/ out of focus too but once again the mom and I said we would work with it and she is staying 5x7s.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2493/4184404706_aee4dde9e1.jpg


Here are two from the shoot tonight
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2766/4184413764_9a2cd98af3.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2504/4183651555_ea9f2da77f.jpg

[payatz]

awsome!

[mrluilou]

did you have the flash mounted on the camera? when i take portraits like that i usually shoot through an umbrella and it helps a lot

[BayouDealer]

Mr Luilou

Which shots are you talking about.

The top 3 I had my flash bouncing off the ceiling cause I dont have a unbrella or soft box.

The last two I got inventive and I have a 42 inch reflector that you can pull the cover off and it is transparent. So I set it up and let the flash fire through that! Yes they cam out much better!

Hoping to get a soft box or umbrella for christmas!!! I think I have been good!

[mrluilou]

:chuckles:
i was talking about all the pics :gap:
i also have a 5 in 1 reflector which i rarely use since i can't be in two places at once :(
i got my umbrella w/ lightstand for less than 100 on amazon :gap:

[BayouDealer]

You did not get the stand with the reflector. I just want to add the flash mount to the arm that holds the reflector! I got mine from Adorama.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c10/Paco7997/PAINT273.jpg


Also Are you a part of NAPP??? are you on there forums? or any other photography forums?

[BayouDealer]

awsome!


Thanks Man!

[mrluilou]

what's NAPP?? i'm just part of nikon cafe :gap:

[BayouDealer]

National Association of Photoshop Professionals. It is Scott Kelby's company and you get tons of discounts and such and hours of tutorials online and lessons. It is some really amazing stuff!