The Creative Photography Thread v9 - "Take a whetstone to your lens for a sharper image."

[la🅱️🅱️et]

[QUOTE=The Salmon;45577020]Just completed the photoset from my trip, would mean a lot if you all had a look.

[url]http://cargocollective.com/samhaberman/Internet-Friends-new[/url][/QUOTE]

So amazing. For real, I love this set. A great represntation of travel and showing other fb dudes in their environment.

And for the record, if anyone heads past San Fran/Bay Area ways, I have a hot meal and a warm bed waitin

[Uber|nooB]

wish i could have gone down to london when sam was over, would have been really cool to meet

[codenamecueball]

[QUOTE=Most wanteD;45582295]anamorphic lens want[/QUOTE]

35mm f/2 no adapter

[la🅱️🅱️et]

speaking of san francisco...
[url=https://flic.kr/p/oigNV4][img]https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2924/14635313829_2dd9d29a9e_c.jpg[/img][/url]

[url=https://flic.kr/p/oigAnE][img]https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5587/14635271640_1b0c082943_c.jpg[/img][/url]

I only got a couple. I wasn't feeling it.

[/B/rother]

[url=https://flic.kr/p/oxL3Fh][img]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3908/14799254206_11fa6d55ff_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/oxL3Fh]Untitled[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people//]▲SBJØRN[/url], on Flickr
[url=https://flic.kr/p/ozzP1s][img]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3839/14819890094_cdfa5bc244_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/ozzP1s]Untitled[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people//]▲SBJØRN[/url], on Flickr

[Roll_Program]

Those are a couple of the best I've seen from you.

[/B/rother]

[QUOTE=Roll_Program;45584059]Those are a couple of the best I've seen from you.[/QUOTE]

thanks dude, that means a lot to me. especially coming from you.

also because you've been around ever since i started posting here ages ago, while i was rocking the sony a230, so you've probably seen quite a few of my photos by now :v:

[hipsterhendrix]

Saying that, Before I even got my camera (Nearlly 2 months ago) I had a long look through /B/rothers Flikr (and the occasional flick through this same thread). I gotta say, It drove me to actually get involved in photography. No word of a lie :v:

[/B/rother]

you guys are great, i gotta post some more around here! :smile:

[Roll_Program]

[QUOTE=/B/rother;45584095]thanks dude, that means a lot to me. especially coming from you.

also because you've been around ever since i started posting here ages ago, while i was rocking the sony a230, so you've probably seen quite a few of my photos by now :v:[/QUOTE]

Yeah, haha, thanks, that means a lot to me as well. I check this thread so much, it's a source of inspiration for me, and I'm always happy to see your photos. I've learned so much looking at everyone's photographs over the years.

[emily20]

[url=https://flic.kr/p/oByF2F][img]https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5590/14842301133_4cee024ee8_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/oByF2F]untitled[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people//]EmilyNolan[/url], on Flickr

cc on this, not sure on the colour?

[/B/rother]

its a little warm in my opinion, but i digg the ruthless crop and the harsh lighting.

[QuickSnapz]

[url=https://flic.kr/p/oyATbn][img]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3857/14808782741_a1aae708e0_c.jpg[/img][/url]

[imptastick2]

I am relatively new to taking pictures with a DSLR (Still practicing manual focus and adjusting settings) and was hoping you guys could give me some useful tips or point me to a good tutorial site or youtube channel.

I am using an old Canon rebel XT. Right now I have a UV and polarizing filter, a 18-55mm kit lens, a 35-80mm, and a 75-300mm they are all used but seem to be in good condition.

Here are some sample shots I have taken so far:

[t]http://i.imgur.com/N0H9C2E.jpg[/t]

[t]http://i.imgur.com/4IC1vnS.jpg[/t]

[t]http://i.imgur.com/x8Mlexq.jpg[/t]

A few questions:

1) What additional gear would you recommend for someone starting out?

2) Any editing/general advice to make the subject stand out more?

3) What are the benefits of shooting in RAW/JPEG, is it worth shooting both?

4) Any tips that would help when photographing in cloudy conditions or in wooded areas?

[QuickSnapz]

I'm not an expert on how to take good pictures but RAW is a thousand times better for post process editing, changing the temperature of your photos, colours and fixing exposures, black and whites .etc. Shoot one or the other in my opinion, I always shoot RAW

[Trogdon]

Highly recommend avoiding using the 35-80mm if possible. Really not a good lens at all, the 18-55 will be much better. Other than that your gear is good for now, just keep shooting!

[imptastick2]

[QUOTE=Trogdon;45586026]Highly recommend avoiding using the 35-80mm if possible. Really not a good lens at all, the 18-55 will be much better. Other than that your gear is good for now, just keep shooting![/QUOTE]

I rarely use it, I just was not impressed with it. I alternate between the kit lens (Frog and warbler) and the 300mm (Hummingbird).

[Jaketimus]

Hey guys, haven't been around in a while. Got a good bit of new stuff here that I think you guys may like. Critique is always welcome!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/oiuQWU][img]https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5552/14637857120_205fa4f026_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/oiuQWU]IMG_1579aaa[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people//]Jaketimus Prime[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/ozMbku][img]https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2938/14822108074_87422a58c7_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/ozMbku]IMG_1532aaa[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people//]Jaketimus Prime[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/ozMseJ][img]https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5563/14822161564_1ff7672672_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/ozMseJ]IMG_1551aaa[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people//]Jaketimus Prime[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/ozXGhS][img]https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5574/14824159962_5f4147218a_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/ozXGhS]IMG_1559aaa[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people//]Jaketimus Prime[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/ozHoSt][img]https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5555/14821369791_772f6e6613_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/ozHoSt]IMG_1515aaa[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people//]Jaketimus Prime[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/ozZdiK][img]https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5551/14824456045_4c352bce69_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/ozZdiK]IMG_1495aaa[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people//]Jaketimus Prime[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/ozH6YP][img]https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5554/14821312971_72ec4b4967_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/ozH6YP]IMG_1423aaa[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people//]Jaketimus Prime[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/oiu3M9][img]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3896/14637701810_43881eca9c_c.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/oiu3M9]IMG_1410aaa[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people//]Jaketimus Prime[/url], on Flickr
This by the way, is my dad.

[Lexinator]

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[QuickSnapz]

[QUOTE=Lexinator;45586560]Here's a heavily edited photo mostly took out the crappy background and extended the sky
[t]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17191621/_MG_3882.jpg[/t][/QUOTE]

The seagull is ruining the symmetry :(

[Lexinator]

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[Jaketimus]

[QUOTE=QuickSnapz;45586567]The seagull is ruining the symmetry :([/QUOTE]

I thought the seagull gave it a really nice touch though

[.Lain]

arf arf

[img]https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5561/14638440508_f08f345dea_c.jpg[/img]

[lazy-E]

this may not be a very pretty image, but this is my life packed into a bag. tomorrow i fly out and i'll be gone for 2 months,
so i hope y'all have a good time, i look forward to great photos when i get back. and of course i'll be taking my camera with
me so i'll try and get some good photos.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/oiyuJm][img]https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2932/14638569560_e8a22daa46_z.jpg[/img][/url]

[Killuah]

[QUOTE=booster;45581763][url=https://flic.kr/p/oi7YCP][img]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3844/14633590519_ca8bf3f26b_b.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/oi7YCP]DSC_9167[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people//]Olle.S[/url], on Flickr

[editline]3rd August 2014[/editline]

I was a bit unsure if the colors were too unsaturated.[/QUOTE]

Less clarity please, you have a fringe arount the mountain.

[Nekro]

[url=https://flic.kr/p/oziDAp][img]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3877/14816736631_a5b5598516_z.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/oziDAp]Untitled[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people//]Neonnz[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/oBkdbx][img]https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5577/14839674363_00688844d6_z.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/oBkdbx]Untitled[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people//]Neonnz[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/oi5Wcv][img]https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2923/14633192099_358f50786b_z.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/oi5Wcv]Untitled[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people//]Neonnz[/url], on Flickr

[url=https://flic.kr/p/oznnnh][img]https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5576/14817462494_f26f501280_z.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/oznnnh]Untitled[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people//]Neonnz[/url], on Flickr

Parties and cats

[blarghith]

Something simple. :)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/oiLKN5][img]https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2931/14640961580_c88cd0b0b0_c.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=https://flic.kr/p/oiLKN5]Homestead[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people//]JulianM. Photography[/url], on Flickr

[BlazeFresh]

thats quite underexposed dude, cant see the subject very well.

[blarghith]

[QUOTE=BlazeFresh;45589251]thats quite underexposed dude, cant see the subject very well.[/QUOTE]

Sorry, laptop's not quite calibrated right. :/

Looks correct on my screen...

[B]EDIT:[/B] Glad I posted it to this forum before posting it anywhere else. :)

[MoarFunz]

[url=https://flic.kr/p/oAkqYS][img]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3906/14828400922_b7c41337ef_z.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/oAkqYS]'Protective Edge', Gaza Strip 2014[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/people//]Checalov[/url], on Flickr

13 days in Gaza Strip, a place I'd like to call the Israeli Afghanistan. A place to urbanely-prepared, fine-tuned for soldiers to step in and lose their lives. Clay-mores, wired-doors, underground tunnels under the entire city, snipers waiting days for us to step in the right alley and get a bullet between our eyes. I'm not right winged, even Left-winged, but after this experience I think I see stuff differently.

My name's Chuck, Israeli soldier, Ex-Egoz Spec-op soldier and now Infantry photographer. My job is strict journalism, I bring what I see. I follow the laws and ethics of journalism and bring the entire picture as it is, unbiased. Gaza thought me that the enemy we fight isn't just evil, it's Have-Rockets-Shoot-out-of-a-Girls-Only-School kind of evil. It's the kind of Have-Tunnels-Under-UNRWA-Hospital and then blame us for destroying that place, just for the media to praise their innocence and our guilt.

I lost two friends, a commander, and collected the pieces of a fallen comrade who lost his life to a direct missile hit.

Fuck this war.