The Creative Photography Thread - If It Ain't Bokeh, Don't Fix It

[Ferosso]

hot bitchez n carz

[IMG]http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/Ferosso/IMG_8253.jpg[/IMG]

In all seriousness though. I was on a photosession with the drivers, team leader and event girls from Jocks Drift Team. PP'ing the pics right now, I'll show you later.

It's the biggest crew I've ever had on a shoot

[IMG]http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/Ferosso/IMG_8305.jpg[/IMG]

[SvenBrimstone]

I am brand-new to photography, but I recently came upon a fairly cheap 8 megapixel camera, and discovered the wonders of taking close-up pictures of nothing in particular.

[img_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/6ZEWI.jpg[/img_thumb]
[img_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/Xmkb3.jpg[/img_thumb]

Mmmm, noise. I tried to cover it up with some color correction, exposure, and more grain, but that shouldn't be a problem anymore because I just learned what an ISO Number is, and how to change it based on the lighting available (thanks to [URL="http://www.facepunch.com/threads/1001898-General-Photography-Learning-the-basics"]this thread)
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[Jo The Shmo]

What wonders?
I see nothing wonderful.

[tom_taker]

[QUOTE='[LOA] SonofBrim;28687540'][b]discovered the wonders of taking close-up pictures of nothing in particular[/b][/QUOTE]

I know it seems like a really neat thing to do, but try different types of shots immediately if not sooner. The more you experiment in the early months of learning photography, the more choices you have to branch off of as you grow more adept.

And to be honest, the shots aren't all that bad, but they [i]are[/i] very generic. That's what I and hopefully the others in this thread will/are trying to do, is steer you clear of becoming a snap-shot [i]oh hey this is my ______ close to the camera[/i] kind of photographer.

As long as you're willing to learn there is no reason why you can't be taking amazing shots in a few weeks. If you have any photography questions, ask them. You can never learn too much about photography.

[SvenBrimstone]

[QUOTE=tom_taker;28688304]I know it seems like a really neat thing to do, but try different types of shots immediately if not sooner. The more you experiment in the early months of learning photography, the more choices you have to branch off of as you grow more adept.

And to be honest, the shots aren't all that bad, but they [I]are[/I] very generic. That's what I and hopefully the others in this thread will/are trying to do, is steer you clear of becoming a snap-shot [I]oh hey this is my ______ close to the camera[/I] kind of photographer.

As long as you're willing to learn there is no reason why you can't be taking amazing shots in a few weeks. If you have any photography questions, ask them. You can never learn too much about photography.[/QUOTE]

Haha, "[B]discovered the wonders of taking close-up pictures of nothing in particular" [/B]was just me being sarcastic. The first thing I did was take tons and tons of close-ups, and when I was done it occurred to me that most of them are dumb, so I picked the two that actually looked cool (while still a bit generic). I don't really have an "eye" for it yet, but I'm trying to get a bit better. Thanks for the advice, I'm going to go try some outdoor shots.... I don't have anything better to do at the moment :v:

Here's a not-close-up one:

[url=http://i.imgur.com/tEhfS.jpg][img]http://i.imgur.com/30Pww.jpg[/img][/url]

Still nothing special, still rather generic. I'm trying to play around with the contrast and exposure to get a dark, "hard" look without crossing the border into stupid.

And a brighter one. Trying to go for an older, film look.
[url=http://i.imgur.com/0nrYI.jpg][img]http://i.imgur.com/QMyVs.jpg[/img][/url]

Right now I'm in the process of reading over that thread for beginners, it's got a lot a ton of great advice for newbies like myself.

[Bek___]

[QUOTE=codenamecueball;28685874]jesus wept

[editline]19th March 2011[/editline]

[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheesepuff/5537656993/][img_thumb]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5537656993_7432abf56d_z.jpg[/img_thumb][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheesepuff/5537656993/]max and that[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/cheesepuff/]codenamecueball[/url], on Flickr

[editline]19th March 2011[/editline]

the photo is actually called "fraser milroy discovering light"[/QUOTE]

I actually rather enjoy this shot, cueball. My favourite shot of yours. :)

[DoubleDD]

[QUOTE='[LOA] SonofBrim;28688449']Haha, "[B]discovered the wonders of taking close-up pictures of nothing in particular" [/B]was just me being sarcastic. The first thing I did was take tons and tons of close-ups, and when I was done it occurred to me that most of them are dumb, so I picked the two that actually looked cool (while still a bit generic). I don't really have an "eye" for it yet, but I'm trying to get a bit better. Thanks for the advice, I'm going to go try some outdoor shots.... I don't have anything better to do at the moment :v:

Here's a not-close-up one:

[url=http://i.imgur.com/tEhfS.jpg][img_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/30Pww.jpg[/img_thumb][/url]

Still nothing special, still rather generic. I'm trying to play around with the contrast and exposure to get a dark, "hard" look without crossing the border into stupid.

And a brighter one. Trying to go for an older, film look.
[url=http://i.imgur.com/0nrYI.jpg][img_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/QMyVs.jpg[/img_thumb][/url]

Right now I'm in the process of reading over that thread for beginners, it's got a lot a ton of great advice for newbies like myself.[/QUOTE]

I'd suggest turning the blue's down somewhat and include the eyes next time, it adds some emotion

[Bek___]

Yesterday I went downtown and forgot my camera at home. Biggest regret of my life....

[Xera]

If that's the biggest regret of your life you're doing pretty well.

[DoubleDD]

[QUOTE=iWumbo;28689470]Yesterday I went downtown and forgot my camera at home. Biggest regret of my life....[/QUOTE]

I had that today. Had to go to school for an open-day for my school. I had to inform people interested in my education about what it's all about and I had overslept. I had to go very early with the upcoming sun. There was this mist covering up everything and this paired with the upcoming sunrays resulted in a great scene. Which was ironic in a way, as I had my camera with me the other days of the week but just today I didn't need it for school.

[LooperNor]

Clicky for bigger: [img_thumb]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2668640/Artisticphotos/Ekebergutsikt/oslo.jpg[/img_thumb]

[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2668640/Artisticphotos/Ekebergutsikt/grandpa.jpg[/img]

[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2668640/Artisticphotos/nittedal.jpg[/img]

Also adding in these even though I think they are rather boring / generic:

[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2668640/Artisticphotos/Ekebergutsikt/tunnel.jpg[/img]

[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2668640/Artisticphotos/Ekebergutsikt/dof.jpg[/img]

[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2668640/Artisticphotos/Ekebergutsikt/thingyinwater.jpg[/img]

What the, why Informative?

[DoubleDD]

[QUOTE=LarparNar;28689566]Clicky for bigger: *pics*[/QUOTE]

Your whitebalance is a bit fucked in the third one :)

[Bek___]

[QUOTE=Xera;28689494]If that's the biggest regret of you're life you're doing pretty well.[/QUOTE]

Well I also haven't lived for very long. :)

[LooperNor]

[QUOTE=DoubleDD;28689585]Your whitebalance is a bit fucked in the third one :)[/QUOTE]

It's actually because it's over-saturated quite a bit, but yeah I see what you mean.

[DoubleDD]

[QUOTE=LarparNar;28689711]It's actually because it's over-saturated quite a bit, but yeah I see what you mean.[/QUOTE]

Yeah that could be it too

[Bek___]

Incoming boring shots

[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/bohanpang/5540419366/][img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5299/5540419366_4e3ac9afd2.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/bohanpang/5540419366/]Meh[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/bohanpang/]Bohan Pang[/url], on Flickr

[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/bohanpang/5539839049/][img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5258/5539839049_28903a3233.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/bohanpang/5539839049/]My old shoes[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/bohanpang/]Bohan Pang[/url], on Flickr

[SCopE5000]

[QUOTE=Funny;28686692]Can you list everything you bought?[/QUOTE]

I bought a 430ex II flash, iSync 4 wireless triggers, and a Westcott umbrella kit (consisting of an umbrella, silver/diffuser with removable black coat, a stand and a hot-shoe mount. Powering it with Energizer Rechargable 2500 batteries.

Also arranged a last-minute car shoot with a vehicle owner who wanted some pictures for his car that's for sale, but my flash wasn't working (I suspect the batteries died).

[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/jiif/5540006219/][img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5540006219_a76f4f4cd0_z.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/jiif/5540006219/]The Pink Car[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/jiif/]Geoff Ballington[/url], on Flickr

[Angoose]

[QUOTE=H4Z3Y;28682478]

[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jhaslehurst/5531254105/"][img_thumb]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5294/5531254105_12b7cf3fa7_b.jpg[/img_thumb][/URL]
[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jhaslehurst/5531254105/"]two feet, twice[/URL] by [URL="http://www.flickr.com/people/jhaslehurst/"]jhaslehurst[/URL], on Flickr
[/QUOTE]

[img]http://www.filedump.net/dumped/shhhh1300558051.jpg[/img]

[QUOTE=bopie;28682774]
[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/steveotto/5538175976/"][img_thumb]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5095/5538175976_e831283440_z.jpg[/img_thumb][/URL]
[/QUOTE]

I got dem bongo headphones

[LooperNor]

[img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2668640/Artisticphotos/grandpadog.jpg[/img]

Quite like this even though it's underexposed.

[onox37]

[QUOTE=SCopE5000;28690817]I bought a 430ex II flash, iSync 4 wireless triggers, and a Westcott umbrella kit (consisting of an umbrella, silver/diffuser with removable black coat, a stand and a hot-shoe mount. Powering it with Energizer Rechargable 2500 batteries.

Also arranged a last-minute car shoot with a vehicle owner who wanted some pictures for his car that's for sale, but my flash wasn't working (I suspect the batteries died).

[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/jiif/5540006219/][img_thumb]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5540006219_a76f4f4cd0_z.jpg[/img_thumb][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/jiif/5540006219/]The Pink Car[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/jiif/]Geoff Ballington[/url], on Flickr[/QUOTE]

What was your setup on that shot?

[Sajeno]

I like that shot, but the blue fringing in the background is bugging me. It's good, though, I wouldn't worry about exposure.

[Ac!dL3ak]

[QUOTE=daijitsu;28684109]YOU

I keep not being at my computer when you send messages, sorry. I still owe you that drawing, and this week is spring break with my girlfriend so we'll have plenty of time to sit down at the computer and make an art!

also springtime is coming in, hopefully I can reel in some senior portraits and maybe even a wedding oh boy :haw:[/QUOTE]

heh, it's alright, I don't mind

[codenamecueball]

[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheesepuff/5540260611/][img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5294/5540260611_68ed9f698d_z.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheesepuff/5540260611/]floating monitor[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/cheesepuff/]codenamecueball[/url], on Flickr

[onox37]

I don't know why but it looks fake to me.

[codenamecueball]

i know, ill get the shots i used to make it off flickr

[editline]19th March 2011[/editline]

[img]http://cl.ly/5NFI/Screen_shot_2011-03-19_at_20.07.03.png[/img]

[Scotchair]

[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/kieran_duncan/5540902708/][img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5058/5540902708_4a6c50f83b.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/kieran_duncan/5540902708/]Mcloed's Place[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/kieran_duncan/]Kieran Duncan[/url], on Flickr

[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/kieran_duncan/5540320463/][img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5054/5540320463_f9b560f8d7.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/kieran_duncan/5540320463/]Gear Up[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/kieran_duncan/]Kieran Duncan[/url], on Flickr

[codenamecueball]

[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheesepuff/5540923480/][img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5258/5540923480_cf08359253_z.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheesepuff/5540923480/]floating fire extinguisher[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/cheesepuff/]codenamecueball[/url], on Flickr

[editline]19th March 2011[/editline]

don't say a fucking thing bopie

[Scotchair]

It would look more interesting if you could see the shadow, it's too obvious otherwise.

[codenamecueball]

i know, the toils of a 50mm prime

[editline]19th March 2011[/editline]

[img]http://cl.ly/5NY8/Screen_shot_2011-03-19_at_20.45.12.png[/img]

[editline]19th March 2011[/editline]

[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheesepuff/5540436385/][img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5132/5540436385_7d1bc17604_z.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheesepuff/5540436385/]floating me[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/cheesepuff/]codenamecueball[/url], on Flickr

[B-hazard]

Looks more like you jumped.