Photography Post Vol. 2

[totally epic]

Plz don't do it.

[Dex_star]

I've seen some really great shots that could only have been done with HDR... But as a beginer, please don't even consider trying it... It looks so fake, in a bad way

[the_state]

sorry guys, didn't mean to offend you all by asking what a finishing technique is or whatever the fuck.

you can all hop back onto your pedestals now.

[nicotine]

2006

2007

both shot with canon eos 1d m. iii

[braid]

I didnt take this but it's like an orgy on my eyes and an excellent example of HDR...:eek:

[Dex_star]

sorry guys, didn't mean to offend you all by asking what a finishing technique is or whatever the fuck.

you can all hop back onto your pedestals now.

You're not offending anyone, well not me atleast, I'm just saying that learning something such as HDR isn't gonna help you when trying to learn photography... If you choose to try it out someday, feel free to.. But for now, focus on basic concepts like composition and proper exposure instead of fancy techniques...

Joelz' shot for example is a simple shot that relied on good composition and using the natural light (I assume) to his advantage... Sure its just a dog in front of the wall.. But it works in his image because its balanced and sharp and everything else a good image should be....

On the subject of HDR, though... Here is an example of one that I think came out nice (first post)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=574440

[its swanny]

clear, crisp - rich colors. very well lit - nothing looks washed out. i like that everything is in the forefront (narrow aperture?) joelz looks like it's in a studio or some shit.

that's just good photography.

[joey_formal]

2006

both shot with canon eos 1d m. iii

that is a fucking fantastic shot.

[braid]

jesus... i apparently have zero skills. i've been dicking around on a D40 w/ a kit lens for days and everything looks like ass.

haha, i'm in the same boat. I got a XSi and am lost in the sea of exposures. I'll start posting here once i feel there's something half way decent to contribute.

[bluespring]

also there is no autobracketing on a d40 so it would be lots of use of the dial to do HDR

[the_state]

also there is no autobracketing on a d40 so it would be lots of use of the dial to do HDR

i'm not planning to use it, i was more curious as to what it actually is.

[the_state]

You're not offending anyone, well not me atleast, I'm just saying that learning something such as HDR isn't gonna help you when trying to learn photography... If you choose to try it out someday, feel free to.. But for now, focus on basic concepts like composition and proper exposure instead of fancy techniques...

ok - thanks.

just to be clear, composition = what's actually in the photo that's be shot?

i'm familiar with adjusting exposure's on a point and shoot. i've been experimenting w/ different shutter speeds to allow more/less light in. is this basically the same thing as adjusting exposure, or does varying the shutter speed create a different effect?

[kiser]

[braid]

i'm familiar with adjusting exposure's on a point and shoot. i've been experimenting w/ different shutter speeds to allow more/less light in. is this basically the same thing as adjusting exposure, or does varying the shutter speed create a different effect?

This may answer some of your questions...

http://photo.net/learn/basic-photo-tips/correct-exposure/

[Dex_star]

ok - thanks.

just to be clear, composition = what's actually in the photo that's be shot?

i'm familiar with adjusting exposure's on a point and shoot. i've been experimenting w/ different shutter speeds to allow more/less light in. is this basically the same thing as adjusting exposure, or does varying the shutter speed create a different effect?

yea composition is the placement of the subject and everything else within the frame of the picture... Look up the rule of thirds... One of the most crucial lessons of photography IMO...

as far as shutter speed goes, braidkid's link should help...

If you have some time on your hands you should look through here :

http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/page/120/

I haven't been through a lot of that site, but they have a lot of useful information from what I've seen... Its a good bookmark to have

[wisie]

pissing around taking photos and playing with my yoyo when I should be studying for exams.

[truestorytravis]

wisie, did you use any kind of filter on that shot of the sunset? i'm thinking like a nd grad filter?

[wisie]

No HDR but nd grads though

Using the Cokin nd grad z series (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/387468-REG/Cokin_CU960_Z_Pro_W960_Pro_Graduated.html) over the 10-22 just to avoid the vignetting as I hear the P series doesn't like ultra wide angles much and you get some nasty vignette. Best purchase I've made. That being said though I hear the Lee system is probably better.

[Dex_star]

Wisie how much post processing did you go through?

If you don't mind, can you post the originals to these shots?

Thanks

[nicotine]

that is a fucking fantastic shot.

thank you. :]

[wisie]

Wisie how much post processing did you go through?

If you don't mind, can you post the originals to these shots?

Thanks

Sure.

This probably won't earn me any favours with the minimal pp crowd but mm.

http://www.alexwisephotography.net/up/IMG_0011.jpg

http://www.alexwisephotography.net/up/IMG_0066.jpg

http://www.alexwisephotography.net/up/beforeaftersoutharm.jpg

[Dex_star]

man those are still great staight out of camera

[truestorytravis]

that's some nice pp work, wisie. not overkill.

[totally epic]

Which white balance do you guys like better?

[rockon99]

^^agh.. they both look awesome. its hard to decide. i think i like the warmer one in the center though. what did it look like originally? just wondering..

edit: what is closes to the original scene?

[panicnation]

I think the first one looks best...the blue hue firstly, creates more contrast, and secondly, definitely conveys a certain sense of tehcno-futuristic cool.

They're all good though.

[truestorytravis]

I think the first one looks best...the blue hue firstly, creates more contrast, and secondly, definitely conveys a certain sense of tehcno-futuristic cool.

They're all good though.

I agree with panic. The second looks like it might be more accurate, but the first is more interesting. They both seem like they're bordering on over-exposure. They look good though.

The third one seems right on for white balance.

[Dex_star]

def agree... first one

[inaya]

lord knows I'm not the best photographer but here are a couple pics from my trip to visit my grandparents in boston last week:

[Elxys]

inaya, they dont look bad at all

Just a quick snap