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RTZCeli
05-30-2011, 09:04 AM
Decided to use my Canon 60D w/ my EFS 18-135mm lens for the first time.

Got a few shots and picked this one to be my first edit in Adobe Lightroom.

Thought I'd share to you guys. Hope my skills pick up along the way as I get use to my camera and using Lightroom for edits. Hope you enjoy.... I'll just be posting up pics every now and then.


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/Canon%2060D%20Photos/IMG_0259-2.jpg

-- The Lonely Cypress Tree, 17 Mile Drive, Monterey, CA--

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_0021.jpg

--Pink Flower, Monterey, CA -- (No macro lens yet...)
Zero
05-30-2011, 11:54 AM
Nice shots so far. :thumbup:

Welcome to the photography section. I assume you've read the rules. ;)
AFMichael
05-30-2011, 12:08 PM
Good start. I think focus could be adjusted to hone in on the flower head more thus giving it better detail. :)
mrluilou
05-30-2011, 01:21 PM
hey rtz what's your name?
welcome to the photography section :gap:
i like both of them, the horizon seems off on the first one but besides that i like it. the 2nd one you should've stopped down some more so the flower would've been sharper.
RTZCeli
05-30-2011, 08:01 PM
My name's Johnny.

And yeah... My horizon is kind of off on the first one. Should've used the leveler on my camera.

2nd picture could be better. And I think it would help if I get myself a macro lens in the future.

Much more room for growth! Thanks for all your advices!
RTZCeli
05-30-2011, 08:04 PM
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_0276.jpg

Bixby Bridge, CA-1


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_0294.jpg

The Odd Tree, Cypress Grove
mrluilou
05-30-2011, 08:50 PM
they have some really nice scenic places up north !
RTZCeli
05-30-2011, 08:58 PM
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_0292.jpg

Overlooking Carmel-by-the-Sea
Zero
05-31-2011, 12:40 AM
Good stuff!
mrluilou
05-31-2011, 01:08 AM
that last one would look really nice if it were a long exposure :drool:
RTZCeli
05-31-2011, 02:34 PM
^And I can do that by just changing the shutter speed to say... 1/1000 for example?

What would change in that picture if I used a longer exposure?

I assume I'd get a different effect on the water since that's the only element moving in the picture... right?
Zero
05-31-2011, 02:38 PM
The water will look hazy and you'll have to adjust the exposure since a slow shutter speed during the day will make the image come out bright.
mrluilou
05-31-2011, 02:52 PM
johnny first you have to stop down your camera to like f22 and get the shutter as slow as you can . try taking that same picture around 6pm or when the sun is setting and you'll see how nice the water will turn out.
1d0_2ZZ
05-31-2011, 04:04 PM
nice pictures! and amazing scenery
RTZCeli
05-31-2011, 10:54 PM
johnny first you have to stop down your camera to like f22 and get the shutter as slow as you can . try taking that same picture around 6pm or when the sun is setting and you'll see how nice the water will turn out.

This would probably require a tripod since any slight movement can make the picture blurry. But I think I know what you mean... I will definitely try this out.

Is this concept the same if I wanted to take a picture of the highway with the effect of getting the lights on the cars to appear like streaks?
mrluilou
05-31-2011, 10:57 PM
yeah you can get the same effect as well :gap:
johnny are you sure that's a 13mm and not an 18mm?
RTZCeli
05-31-2011, 11:00 PM
^I stand corrected. It's a 18mm. If I had a 13mm, I think my macro shots would look better ^_^

Just working w/ what I have for now. Will upgrade my lens in the near future. Any recommendations?

I bought the 60D mainly because of its videography features. Had I wanted to do it for photography, I would've chosen a Nikon D7000 or anything Nikon for that matter...
mrluilou
05-31-2011, 11:25 PM
a 13mm wouldn't have made your lens any better for macro photography. you need a lens that has a macro ratio of 1:1. there are some lenses that are 1:2 which aren't that bad for macro work. what do you plan on shooting in the future?
RTZCeli
05-31-2011, 11:36 PM
^to be honest, most of my shots would probably be landscape. I don't plan on doing a whole lot of macro shots... mostly just scenery shots and every now and then some portraits and of course... the Celica!
Kangaruu
06-01-2011, 12:34 AM
Dang I need to visit Norcal sometimess.
mrluilou
06-01-2011, 01:50 AM
^to be honest, most of my shots would probably be landscape. I don't plan on doing a whole lot of macro shots... mostly just scenery shots and every now and then some portraits and of course... the Celica!

i would suggest getting a ultra wide angle lens then :shrugs: i would also recommend getting a wide angle prime lens for portraits.
RTZCeli
06-01-2011, 09:41 PM
^Roger that... Got my eyes on a set of Tamron lenses...
mrluilou
06-01-2011, 10:38 PM
i would suggest looking at sigma because they have some pretty good lenses
RTZCeli
06-02-2011, 12:44 PM
Really? I was told the opposite haha.


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Zero
06-02-2011, 01:59 PM
Tokina UWA!
Kangaruu
06-02-2011, 02:48 PM
Every company makes good and bad lenses so it depends on what range/speed you're looking for.

For UWA, Tokina makes the best ones.
mrluilou
06-02-2011, 03:22 PM
only tamron that i know of that's really good is their 90mm macro lens
Zero
06-03-2011, 03:52 AM
Sigma's got some pretty good macro lenses for Canon mounts.
mrluilou
06-03-2011, 08:42 AM
the only sigma lens that i've heard that is great for macro photography is the 150mm one
RTZCeli
06-05-2011, 09:06 AM
Ok, I'll look into a tokino for UWA lenses. Anyone have a recommendation fisheye lens?

I thought they were kinda cool for cinematography.

Meanwhile, I just purchased some more gear for the camera. Got myself a Pearstone lens hood and a Zeikos battery grip. This photography hobby isn't any cheaper than modding the Celica... Lol

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Zero
06-05-2011, 10:24 PM
This photography hobby isn't any cheaper than modding the Celica

No it is not. :marky:
RTZCeli
07-18-2011, 02:44 PM
...And my first lens purchase:

Canon 28mm f/1.8 USM

http://www.wlcastleman.com/equip/reviews/28mm/28mm.jpg

Pretty sharp at 2.8 and beyond. Did a few portraits over the weekend. Has a pretty nice bokeh. I read reviews from others that this lens had a lot of chromatic aberration issues, but so far I'm pretty satisfied with my purchase.

It's a little weird shooting with a 28mm on a cropped body, but it doesn't bother me so much. Just gotta take a few steps forward closer to my subjects ;)

Show you guys some samples tonight.

And now... I want to get rid of my 18-135mm IS f/3.5 -5.6 lens
mrluilou
07-18-2011, 03:16 PM
that's a pretty good lens for group portraits ! you can usually see CA when you're stopped all the way up
RTZCeli
07-18-2011, 03:25 PM
^I haven't found the right light situation to stop all the way up yet. So far I've been using mostly 2.8-5.6 in my shots over the weekend.

But I'm glad you think it's a pretty good lens!

I had a friend who wanted me to go for the Tamron 18-55 f/2.8 but I really wanted a prime lens for videos so i stuck w/ the Canon. Build quality is better than the Tamron.
RTZCeli
07-20-2011, 07:46 PM
Here's a few shots I took w/ my 28mm f/1.8 USM lens.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_1124.jpg


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_1093.jpg


And here are my first portraits:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_1207.jpg


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_1163.jpg


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_1175.jpg


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_1195.jpg


Still learning!
Zero
07-20-2011, 08:09 PM
gorgeous shots!

How much was it? I'd prefer a 28mm prime as opposed to my 50mm prime. :faint:
RTZCeli
07-20-2011, 10:52 PM
Bought it second hand for $415. Bargained the guy to include a Hoya UV filter :gap:

For cropped body cameras, it's better to go as wide as you can. It's always easier to walk closer to your subjects than it is to back up... depending on the scenario. This is especially true if you're shooting indoors where space is limited.
RTZCeli
08-18-2011, 10:17 PM
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_0787-2.jpg


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_1370.jpg


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_1373.jpg


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_1340-2.jpg


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_1321.jpg


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_1365.jpg


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_1406.jpg


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_1407.jpg
Kangaruu
08-18-2011, 10:52 PM
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/jluu87/IMG_1340-2.jpg

This is a good shot but you need to fix the white balance.
mrluilou
08-18-2011, 10:58 PM
and the softness to it
RTZCeli
08-19-2011, 04:30 PM
Will do!
atrac7GTS
08-28-2011, 12:36 PM
It would probably do your photos a bit more justice if you uploaded from Flickr as opposed to Photobucket


IMO, and also the opinions of many, photobucket and their compression methods mar the quality of the photos uploaded.
Zero
08-28-2011, 05:19 PM
and the softness to it

meh, i like the dreamy effect it adds to that image with the ring. the flowers, the softness on the arms... the sharper detail with the lady's fingers and the ring is a good focal point.
RTZCeli
09-11-2011, 05:19 PM
It would probably do your photos a bit more justice if you uploaded from Flickr as opposed to Photobucket


IMO, and also the opinions of many, photobucket and their compression methods mar the quality of the photos uploaded.

Thanks for the advice! I'll use Flickr from now on :gap:
RTZCeli
11-15-2011, 12:35 PM
Took some photos over the weekend... Now using Flickr to upload photos:


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6039/6346783718_230213063b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6346783718/)
Pink Flowers in Rose Garden (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6346783718/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr

Pink Flower, Rose Garden

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6111/6346034867_30aea099df_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6346034867/)
IMG_2775 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6346034867/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr

The Fountain, Rose Garden

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6110/6346799028_0ce1f39747_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6346799028/)
IMG_2779 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6346799028/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr
RTZCeli
11-19-2011, 10:55 PM
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6100/6367535039_afbc3b5276_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6367535039/)
Leaves over Duong (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6367535039/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr



http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6238/6367541551_6e8b807b85_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6367541551/)
Autumn Colors (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6367541551/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr



http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6117/6367545897_3f5699c5ab_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6367545897/)
Hellyer (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6367545897/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr



http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6111/6367592829_5d164c4da8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6367592829/)
Duong and Autumn Bench (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6367592829/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr
Zero
11-19-2011, 11:55 PM
Love your current uploads! I am adding you on Flickr. Make sure to update the "Flickr account" thread with your info, too. :wave:
RTZCeli
01-26-2012, 10:37 PM
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6769515785_6343a1da03_b.jpg

Grey Whale Cove beach. This place has awesome sunsets. I will definitely come back here w/ my tripod for some slower shutter shots.
Zero
01-26-2012, 10:54 PM
Stunning sky!
RTZCeli
03-21-2012, 04:22 PM
Adding more to the collection:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7132/7004245425_d71d1ae447_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/7004245425/)
Golden Warmth in Pacifica (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/7004245425/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7097/7004247215_8e0ca3621d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/7004247215/)
Fireball over seas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/7004247215/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6211/7004249647_e39f75c055_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/7004249647/)
Crashing waves of Grey Whale Cove (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/7004249647/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7079/7004261351_b4928afa47_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/7004261351/)
Plum Tree blossoms (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/7004261351/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6221/6858158308_db357cb47b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6858158308/)
Over the hill lies more beauty (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6858158308/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7136/7004275955_63cf9b661c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/7004275955/)
Falling Greens (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/7004275955/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr
RTZCeli
04-03-2012, 02:31 PM
Shot these in San Francisco:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6894967962_26663c8881_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6894967962/)
The Abandoned Fort (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6894967962/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7100/6894970448_77f18df56b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6894970448/)
Graffiti House (D) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6894970448/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7269/7041068509_6a21858118_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/7041068509/)
BAMF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/7041068509/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7107/6894988184_290521c3c4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6894988184/)
Play Dead (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/6894988184/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7084/7041098173_f55471c88c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/7041098173/)
Ey (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/7041098173/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/7041120641_faf889b680_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/7041120641/)
Looking out to Bonita Point (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jawkneeloo/7041120641/) by jluu87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/jawkneeloo/), on Flickr