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

Heard on the news today that the northern lights are gonna be back due to some solar flares on the sun or something like that. Damn I can't wait.

[QUOTE=codenamecueball;28086859]Can't you just plug it into a laptop and use that to do it through EOS Utility?[/QUOTE] eos utility is limited in its setting compared to a real intervalometer, i have seen some software that uses usb and claims to allow shooting as often as a proper intervalometer but it was quite expensive and i forgot what its called. also if your going to do a timelapse for a long period you should consider the wear it will add to your shutter (a good few % of total expected shots) its worth using video mode and extracting the single frames to make the timelapse

running video for extended periods of time is worse for you sensor (heat) than firing off a few hundred shutter clicks. even then, a thousand clicks is still less than 1% of [i]average[/i] shutter life. on top of that most people never get to the point where the shutter dies. on top of THAT its only a couple hundred $ to get a new shutter mechanism (and they fix up the rest of the camera) also 450D has no video. and ive been drinking at lunch. edit: whoops clicked a rating on meself :)

also bopie the old flash doesn't fire on my 1000D

[QUOTE=/B/rother;28072634][quote=b l u r]Be aware! That swan can break your fucking arm![/quote] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/58903109@N06/5438817867/][img_thumb]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5438817867_93607f8304_z.jpg[/img_thumb][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/58903109@N06/5438817867/]DSC02119[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/58903109@N06/]/fa/ggot[/url], on Flickr Just look at that fucker! They're freaking aggressive.[/QUOTE] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/49186065@N06/5451815307/][img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5451815307_f3a7f96aa6_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/49186065@N06/5451815307/]Swan Mafia[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/49186065@N06/]RenegadeRunner[/url], on Flickr Facepunch owes us some protection money... [b]LETS ROLL![/b] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/49186065@N06/5452425704/][img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5452425704_caa6025cc9_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/49186065@N06/5452425704/]Boss[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/49186065@N06/]RenegadeRunner[/url], on Flickr Except you, Go home Steve. [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/49186065@N06/5451814853/][img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5100/5451814853_e2c9099c9e_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/49186065@N06/5451814853/]Steve[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/49186065@N06/]RenegadeRunner[/url], on Flickr foreveralone.jpg

[QUOTE=bopie;28090251]running video for extended periods of time is worse for you sensor (heat) than firing off a few hundred shutter clicks. even then, a thousand clicks is still less than 1% of [i]average[/i] shutter life. on top of that most people never get to the point where the shutter dies. on top of THAT its only a couple hundred $ to get a new shutter mechanism (and they fix up the rest of the camera) also 450D has no video. and ive been drinking at lunch. edit: whoops clicked a rating on meself :)[/QUOTE] I thought the Rebels' MABF was 50,000 honestly since quality doesn't matter as much in a timelapse, if you're doing timelapses on the thousand-pictures scale and don't have money I'd use a point and shoot and CHDK

Baahhh. I haven't been out for so long. :(

I just found out CHDK do a custom firmware for the 400D... Putting it on now! :D [quote]Canon EOS 400D hack. Summary of new features: 1. Maximum ISO value (From 1600 to 3200) 2. Customizable ISO value (ISO 16, 32, 40, 50, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200) 3. Spot Metering 4. Auto ISO function in A-DEP, M, AV, TV, P mode 5. Customizable Shutter Speed 6. Customizable AEB value (+-2.3EV, +-2.7EV, +-3.0EV, +-3.3EV, +-3.7EV, +-4.0EV, +-4.3EV, +-4.7EV, +-5.0EV) 7. Factory Menu 8. Focus Frame pattern 9. Shutter Count 10. Safety Shift[/quote] [editline]blah[/editline] SHIT wrong thread... :(

[QUOTE=codenamecueball;28087512]When I get home I'll send you a copy. Won't post the link here since it might be called warez.[/QUOTE] You can just get it off google and canon's own website I think

Ah I thought you meant I could power the camera form the laptop, but still use the intervalometer for the timelapse.. as opposed to the software. I didn't even think about the effect of a timelapse on the shutter :S You guys have got me kind of worried, I'm scared to do it now...

[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/59573405@N04/5451075106/in/photostream/] [img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5451075106_c5401ca4c6.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/59573405@N04/5451075106/in/photostream/]Tired Dog[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/johngramza/]John Gramza[/url], on Flickr

[QUOTE=Bigboy855;28095062]Here is a photo I took of my uncles dog with his T1i camera during thanksgiving. [img_thumb]<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59573405@N04/5451075106/" title="Tired dog by John Gramza, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5451075106_c5401ca4c6.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Tired dog" /></a>/[/img_thumb][/QUOTE] When linking from flickr, select to use BBcode when sharing it.

[QUOTE=Barnhouse;28095089]When linking from flickr, select to use BBcode when sharing it.[/QUOTE] Thank You

Any tips for my trip to Yorkshire? Going to be mainly street and landscape photography. Leaving this Sunday :)

[QUOTE=B-hazard;28095405]Any tips for my trip to Yorkshire? Going to be mainly street and landscape photography. Leaving this Sunday :)[/QUOTE] Whereabouts in Yorkshire? York is a must. The city itself and most of the people are very photogenic :v:

I'M BACK FROM THE DEAD, BITCHES so its time for some animal pics. [img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5259942448_914e956e31_b.jpg[/img] [img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4491157336_d7a70928ec_b.jpg[/img] [img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5368492083_47287f41c2_b.jpg[/img] film, 24/7 its good to be back. i had to sneak this post cuz my computer power cord was taken as punishment.

[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/steveotto/5451628525/][img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5451628525_1b70d02012_z.jpg[/img][/url] this kid backflips on command. prolly could have done better but I didn't :)

[QUOTE=bopie;28096319][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/steveotto/5451628525/][img_thumb]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5451628525_1b70d02012_z.jpg[/img_thumb][/url] this kid backflips on command. prolly could have done better but I didn't :)[/QUOTE] That's a bit too much white; maybe? I don't know, maybe a bit more contrast? great subject though.

Yeah shot on manual without time to check settings. got lucky as it is :P

gonna start studio stuff, kit out my garage with a backdrop, a flash and umbrella and and start dong photos of stupid idiot who think £20 for 10 photos done with a DSLR is good for Facebook.

have fun buying all of that with 70 uk money.

fairly easy, I mean cheap shitty chinese flash, an off camera cord, bedsteads and a fucking stand aren't too much nowadays. [editline]16th February 2011[/editline] fuck this I'm getting a real job

[QUOTE=codenamecueball;28096553]fairly easy, I mean cheap shitty chinese flash, an off camera cord, bedsteads and a fucking stand aren't too much nowadays. [editline]16th February 2011[/editline] fuck this I'm getting a real job[/QUOTE] yeah, good idea to start with a job to support the habit until the habit can take over.

I took photos this morning and I feel that I have some that are worthy! :) I'm really just starting to try to do this seriously, so any feedback's appreciated. Here were my favorites. [img_thumb]http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183807_200256913319492_100000055552615_805971_6260758_n.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/184360_200258139986036_100000055552615_805981_4570931_n.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182887_200258443319339_100000055552615_805983_2025567_n.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/183839_200258649985985_100000055552615_805985_1527379_n.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182789_200258769985973_100000055552615_805986_4685582_n.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/183071_200249923320191_100000055552615_805932_8305288_n.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182008_200252533319930_100000055552615_805947_6918100_n.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185822_200252693319914_100000055552615_805949_5320657_n.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182971_200255639986286_100000055552615_805956_2867409_n.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/182784_200259626652554_100000055552615_805993_440324_n.jpg[/img_thumb] Thanks guys, here's one of me for funsies. c: [img_thumb]http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/182793_200258319986018_100000055552615_805982_5533498_n.jpg[/img_thumb]

[QUOTE=B-hazard;28095405]Any tips for my trip to Yorkshire? Going to be mainly street and landscape photography. Leaving this Sunday :)[/QUOTE] Get lens hoods and look professional.

[QUOTE=rieda1589;28097248]Get lens hoods and look professional.[/QUOTE] [b]Extra tips on looking Pro:[/b] Attach your biggest lens Always walk around with your camera in one hand and in plain sight Bring shitloads of gear in a camera bag Wear Bandana on your wrist [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/49186065@N06/5452423388/][img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/5452423388_b0b91d1d69_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/49186065@N06/5452423388/]"Pro"[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/49186065@N06/]RenegadeRunner[/url], on Flickr Doesn't matter if he's taking pictures with a telephoto on a narrow street where 50mm was too tight. He's Pro.

[QUOTE=Xploder;28097735][b]Extra tips on looking Pro:[/b] Attach your biggest lens Always walk around with your camera in one hand and in plain sight Bring shitloads of gear in a camera bag Wear Bandana on your wrist [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/49186065@N06/5452423388/][img_thumb]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/5452423388_b0b91d1d69_z.jpg[/img_thumb][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/49186065@N06/5452423388/]"Pro"[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/49186065@N06/]RenegadeRunner[/url], on Flickr Doesn't matter if he's taking pictures with a telephoto on a narrow street where 50mm was too tight. He's Pro.[/QUOTE] You forgot to add, "Look like a really creepy middle-aged man."

[QUOTE=Edthefirst;28100178]You forgot to add, "Look like a really creepy middle-aged man."[/QUOTE] to be socially accepted as a photographer, you cannot look: young lost confused quiet old creepy nor should you advertise your studio being in your house/basement

I got my Mom's car stuck in this field several minutes after taking this photo. Resulted in a really bad day. We still haven't gotten it out :(. [img_thumb]http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/382/img5779small.jpg[/img_thumb]

[QUOTE=daijitsu;28100254]to be socially accepted as a photographer, you cannot look: young lost confused quiet old creepy nor should you advertise your studio being in your house/basement[/QUOTE] youth is an advantage. moderately hipster 18-24 year old with big camera = probably an art student or some gay shit. people are not threatened by that. [editline]16th February 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Klammyxxl;28100414]I got my Mom's car stuck in this field several minutes after taking this photo. Resulted in a really bad day. We still haven't gotten it out :(. [img_thumb]http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/382/img5779small.jpg[/img_thumb][/QUOTE] something about this hits home for me. i got that 'connection'. +1 [img]http://static.facepunch.com/fp/ratings/palette.png[/img]