Photography Post Vol. 2

[arthur]

^^

rule of thumb: when taking pictures of animals, you generally want to try to get down to their level, or lower.

[case87]

A little more non-picture clutter, but I figured I'd post my question in here instead of starting a whole new thread for it. Here's the deal: I've got a Nikon N70. I like it. I can't afford a DSLR right now, period. However, I want to be able to digitize my pictures for PS/Aperture work and storage.

So... I'm thinking a film scanner is the best option for this. I've been reading about the new Epson V200, which has 4800x9600 dpi capabilities and a transperency adapter for slides and negatives. I really don't know much about film scanners other than what I've recently read, so what's everyone's opinion? Is it possible to get a quality one for cheap? The V200 is only $99, and, while it sounds good on paper, I get the feeling $99 won't actually buy me a good film scanner. I don't need to be printing at any larger than 8x10, I mainly just want to be able to scan negatives to good quality jgps. Any help is appreciated, thanks.

[drapygo]

http://images.filecloud.com/513621/DSC_0001.png

http://images.filecloud.com/513630/DSC_0229.png

5mb each image...

[jpgm]

witts- i saw exactly the same dude down at la barceloneta beach when i was there just over a year ago....some things never change.

[insomaniac]

[LovemyB]

400D with 18-55 kit lens (dont know much yet lol)

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e337/theaisthebest/IMG_1759.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e337/theaisthebest/IMG_1699.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e337/theaisthebest/IMG_1641.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e337/theaisthebest/IMG_1571.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e337/theaisthebest/IMG_1211.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e337/theaisthebest/IMG_1143.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e337/theaisthebest/IMG_0689-1.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e337/theaisthebest/IMG_0710-1.jpg

You may laugh now. Kthxbai

[birminghamjim]

Etna

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e246/birminghamjim/etna.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e246/birminghamjim/lavatree1.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e246/birminghamjim/swoopy.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e246/birminghamjim/snow.jpg

[travisio]

[birminghamjim]

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e246/birminghamjim/lavapath.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e246/birminghamjim/lavagreen.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e246/birminghamjim/ladybirds.jpg

ladybirds skulking under volcanic rock at 3000m - there was a little colony under every piece of basalt I picked up.

[Guest DUM]

Etna! I lived in Sicily for three years, nice.

[passant]

looking back, most of my zoo shots were pretty "meh." petting zoos are always cute though:

[Corbin Law]

i love the contrast or lack thereof on this

[insomaniac]

thank you

[ayn]

"crescendo"

[eplsoccer7]

[wEstSidE]

HEY NERDS. HOW DO I PUT FILM lN THE CAMERA?

[airfrogusmc]

A couple from recent trip to St Louis

[eplsoccer7]

[tweeds]

i'm getting a headache AND feeling a little dizzy with that tilting...

airfrog, really liked the first two photos. i'm a fan of architectural and urban degeneration photos...i need more practice at my own camera though.

but sometimes they can become a little too convenient? at least that's what i find...if you pick a frame with vivid colours with some decay you usually get a half decent shot. i over-simplify of course, but how do you prevent this sense of convenience from settling in? thoughts anybody

[airfrogusmc]

Pink good question. I think it really depends on the visual statement the photographer is trying to make and how it fits in with a larger body of work.

[Carl]

It's been far too long my favorite thread...

Life caught up with me in a big way the past few months and my one salvation was no where to be found.

I am happy to say today re-invigorated my spirits

[airfrogusmc]

Great stuff Carl.

[airfrogusmc]

[airfrogusmc]

I usually don't do this kind of thing but heres a few I thought turned out decent.

[cuddlysheep]

nice airfro, heavy aperture action.

[cuddlysheep]

polarized?

[joey_formal]

thought this was pretty decent:

[notetoself]

[insomaniac]

polarized?

nope, no filters on this one.

[masuerte]

The more time I put into photography, the more and more I'm becoming less of a sufu-er. Which is fine because I have a life now .

(sorry for the crazy ghosting... I accidently kept my shitty uv filter on)