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XJONATHONX

04-30-2009, 06:37 AM

i'm torn as to what to get next- a new lens or an external flash.

anyone have any recommendations for a good nikon-compatible entry-level flash?

Get a Vivitar 285 and learn how to use a manual flash. They are fucking work horses. Powerful and cheap. That will be my next photo purchase. That and another pocket wizard reciever.

2 Pocketwizards are getting delivered tomorrow with some rechargable AA batteries and a cheap shiity optical slave flash that a friend has/recomended to me.

XJONATHONX

04-30-2009, 06:39 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/graffscaff/CNV00002.jpg

Yeah, word.

cham

04-30-2009, 10:48 AM

favorite i took at a show i took a few weeks ago....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3501/3467096172_f30d5914af_b.jpg

this is at gilman?

milesmoodist

04-30-2009, 11:52 AM

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milesmoodist

04-30-2009, 11:59 AM

109164
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a/s/l?

04-30-2009, 02:33 PM

Get that last pic the fuck outta here

jae999

04-30-2009, 05:34 PM

some recent shots as requested by a/s/l

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/jasperllbk/photography/0001-0072.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/jasperllbk/photography/0002-0053.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/jasperllbk/photography/0002-0067.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/jasperllbk/photography/0003-0024.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/jasperllbk/photography/0003-0036.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/jasperllbk/photography/0005-0038.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/jasperllbk/photography/Misc-0016.jpg

thismachinekills

04-30-2009, 05:58 PM

Get a Vivitar 285 and learn how to use a manual flash. They are fucking work horses. Powerful and cheap. That will be my next photo purchase. That and another pocket wizard reciever.

2 Pocketwizards are getting delivered tomorrow with some rechargable AA batteries and a cheap shiity optical slave flash that a friend has/recomended to me.

that looks pretty dope, super cheap too.

i want a wide-angle as well...

Testicular Catastrophe

04-30-2009, 06:06 PM

Another option for the flash:

Metz Mecablitz CT60-1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/METZ-Mecablitz-60-CT-1-2-Professional-Flash-Germany_W0QQitemZ190302622669QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH _DefaultDomain_210?hash=item190302622669&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1234|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50)

Mecablitz CT60-4 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Metz-Mecablitz-60-CT-4-Flash-Unit-NR-84032_W0QQitemZ290312639712QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDigi tal_Camera_Flashes?hash=item290312639712&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1234|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50)

I have the 60-4. These were $800 flashes back in the 90s, but the TTL on them doesn't work with modern cameras so people don't use them much and they go cheap on eBay, but they have all kinds of manual settings and also meter very well on their own if you dial in the ISO and Aperature from your camera on the unit. They are insanely bright, guide number is something like 930 feet at ISO 1600.

I was shooting some DJs last weekend in an outdoor pavilion with a 60 foot roof and was able to use bounce flash off the roof for lighting at ISO 800 without any problems.

At more normal speeds, they'll flash at up to 5 frames per second.

oh_snap

04-30-2009, 08:55 PM

some recent shots as requested by a/s/l

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/jasperllbk/photography/0003-0036.jpg

now that's just irresponsible, haha

MarcoFromHouston

04-30-2009, 09:15 PM

http://gizmodo.com/5234607/canon-rebel-t1i-vs-nikon-d5000 (http://gizmodo.com/5234607/canon-rebel-t1i-vs-nikon-d5000-entry+level-dslr-battlemodo?skyline=true&s=i)

Appletea

05-01-2009, 02:35 AM

young and inspired photographer...any tips?

a/s/l?

05-01-2009, 02:38 AM

RESEARCH.

READ.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/3489582489_f99175c7f7.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3490402308_154e3c3be4.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3490406094_6e05b9f7cf.jpg

jae999

05-01-2009, 02:58 AM

crazy dog shots. i like the 2nd one

Testicular Catastrophe

05-01-2009, 03:20 AM

young and inspired photographer...any tips?

Take pictures like it's your life. Hate the bad ones. Aim high.

a/s/l?

05-01-2009, 03:31 AM

JON

You're using PW's right?

What was that cheapie strobe kit you ordered? Interested.

And I think I am going to grab some Cactus Triggers or some Alien Bee's soon.

Need to grab that 70-200mm f 2.8 L befoe I get the set of pocket wizards.

XJONATHONX

05-01-2009, 05:06 AM

Didnt order a cheapy strobe kit. I ordered a cheap, weak hotshoe flash with a built in optical sensor. So that I can trigger my 580ex2 with pocket wizards and then trigger that flash off its optical slave. What do you need strobes for?

a/s/l?

05-01-2009, 05:09 AM

Strobe ass in another off-cam flash

Portraits and shit, bball games too.

Hmmm... tell me how that flash works for ya, either that one, or another one and add an optical slave

EDIT

IM DOING THE SAME THING YOU ARE

DIDNT FULLY READ IT

XJONATHONX

05-01-2009, 05:14 AM

It gets the job done. My friend has the same one and I use it all the time when I would use his shit.

a/s/l?

05-01-2009, 05:30 AM

Word.

Fuck should I get the 580ex or 430exII?

Is it worth the extra money

Testicular Catastrophe

05-01-2009, 03:46 PM

Has anybody played around with these things: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/443558-REG/Smith_Victor_690044_PG160S_Wireless_Mini_Slave.htm l

They're not really big on the functions but at 18$ a pop they seem like they'd be good for fill lighting...

XJONATHONX

05-01-2009, 06:06 PM

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/515449-REG/Bower_SFD328_SFD328_Digital_Slave_Flash.html
This is what I got.

I've never fucked with a 420. My 580 is bright as shit, can keep up with my 6.5 frames per second, can go from full power all the way down to 1/128, can do stroboscopic effects, and can be used as a master slave to control other 580's or 420's. I dont know. I don't use the ettl much.

XJONATHONX

05-01-2009, 06:08 PM

Fuck yes all this shit just got delivered.

XJONATHONX

05-01-2009, 06:19 PM

But Ive been thinking recently if i sell my 580 I can but another pocketwizard and2 Vivitar 285's...

Knim_One

05-01-2009, 09:42 PM

for what its worth, i LOVE my sb800 but i wish i could afford 3 more :)

XJONATHONX

05-02-2009, 08:32 PM

I mean, yeah, I'd love to have 2 more 580s. But economically, its not possible.

walkingcarpet

05-03-2009, 03:37 AM

I use a Canon Rebel XS
Most pictures are with 50mm f/1.8 mkII lens, some with 18-55 kit lens
Just a couple of my favourites
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3490/3249191208_2855021ae9.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/3205662180_555464c206.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3323/3204795283_83d0168813.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/3161722799_dde9b0bcfb.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/3156390379_050d490bd5.jpg?v=0

Testicular Catastrophe

05-03-2009, 09:09 PM

I really like that first one with the dog, it's got a really commerical stock flavor to it which is definitely not a bad thing on that image.

MayorMenino

05-03-2009, 09:33 PM

apologies in advance if i posted any of these before. impossible to know what with the great 12oz crash of 2009.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3577/3476571735_d6de01852e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3476573291_3c280c263a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3649/3476561185_6e4555fc59_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3565/3476581895_75a28fbd38_o.jpg

criticisms?

LosingMyMind

05-03-2009, 10:02 PM

loseryouthcrew

05-03-2009, 10:58 PM

new stuff...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3498105405_37aa05707f.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3498103955_466480598e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3338/3498102791_0735346883.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3498096029_860b636768.jpg

loseryouthcrew

05-03-2009, 11:03 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3498884022_af798489bd.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3498043623_c0a417e68a.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/3467119468_48ed9bcb6c.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/3466254247_5153d36c75.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/3467037022_f1103da9fc.jpg

dowmagik

05-04-2009, 12:04 AM

mayormenino, i dont know shit about photography, but i really like your flicks. got any more you wanna share?

MayorMenino

05-04-2009, 12:47 AM

^thanks man, i really appreciate it-
heres a couple more (again, apologies if these were shown already, i have no idea which were, and were not)---

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/3476583363_ba2063e302_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3476580887_6b6593336e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3476580245_6a96782076_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3476579793_50e0c828d0_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3540/3477384968_c194cf23c8_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3549/3477382948_58bed14979_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3476570479_74daa85d3e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3557/3476562851_3f46dc8b98_o.jpg
dudes graff n dance in india too. here an indian school teacher teaches his students how to make paint and write their names on a 14th century wall haha.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3477368160_37aff09d48_o.jpg

to be honest, i would love to hear some shit talking about my images, im in that rut where everytime i go out to shoot, i come home feeling like, "i already shot that". i know i need some new projects, but i would feel a lot better if you all could reveal some errors i hadnt seen before, so that from now on my work feel more error-less haha.

thanks in advance, i understand its somewhat self-absorbed to be like, "LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME", on the internet.

MayorMenino

05-04-2009, 01:00 AM

I always find your shots really vibrant and full of life. It's a welcome change, I'm always taking pictures of drab stationary objects.

I want to get into street photography, with more of a human element. I just find it hard to walk up to people and take pictures of them haha. Need to get over that.

thanks for the comments. and to be honest, i find it very difficult as well- at times it can be irresponsible, or even insensitive to just shove a camera in someones face. alot of people in the past involved in more 'journalistic' endeavors would claim, 'oh its okay what i do [as opposed to what someone else might be doing], because i'm doing it in the name of art [or truth, or whatever].

as far as my images, i was lucky- i either knew, or was rightly introduced, to most of the people who i was photographing. i seriously doubt i would have most of these images if my other job didn't allow me to be introduced to these people first, and in such a way that it wouldn't be outlandish for me to be taking photos.

if you're serious about getting into more work like this, you should pm me, i can offer some tips on how 'to get in' into whatever subject you might be interested in documenting.

mn1_fuckos

05-04-2009, 01:24 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3495499100_6e6b79ff99.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3605/3493342649_e9f186d8f6.jpg?v=0

not a great flick of this but that where the flowers are from from the first flick

Mercer2789

05-04-2009, 03:47 AM

thanks for the comments. and to be honest, i find it very difficult as well- at times it can be irresponsible, or even insensitive to just shove a camera in someones face. alot of people in the past involved in more 'journalistic' endeavors would claim, 'oh its okay what i do [as opposed to what someone else might be doing], because i'm doing it in the name of art [or truth, or whatever].

as far as my images, i was lucky- i either knew, or was rightly introduced, to most of the people who i was photographing. i seriously doubt i would have most of these images if my other job didn't allow me to be introduced to these people first, and in such a way that it wouldn't be outlandish for me to be taking photos.

if you're serious about getting into more work like this, you should pm me, i can offer some tips on how 'to get in' into whatever subject you might be interested in documenting.

You can't get away with it here without risking regular altercations, most people get supertelephoto lenses that are into that kind of photography here or are just good at talking it up with strangers..

Mercer2789

05-04-2009, 12:47 PM

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/2009_04_29_232325copy.jpg

Banana fishd

05-04-2009, 01:45 PM

Mayor I love your photographs. The colors, and subjects expressions...etc.
I have the same problem as losing when it comes to street photography.
I would very much like to be able to capture people I don’t know like that
but always get self conscious in snapping.

Sometimes so much that I shy away from objects lest I offend someone
by giving them the impression that I am photographing them.

I'd prop you on your social skills
enabling you to take greath photos and your skill but I am 24'd.

LosingMyMind

05-04-2009, 03:20 PM

Looking for a video about street photography I saw a while ago I found this one about Joel Mayerowitz which is quite good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCCs_nedFhY

It's quite funny how he prides himself on being able to become 'invisible' by dressing like a russian hitman from some terrible film and jumping around taking photos of people. Folk don't seem to mind too much though.

This is the video I was looking for. This guy pretty much attacks people with his camera. It's an interesting watch. He does create some excellent images though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkIWW6vwrvM

Mercer2789

05-04-2009, 03:39 PM

I've got a friend with poor social skills that shoves his camera and video camera in anyone's face.
It is so annoying to constantly have pictures and video taken of you even when you know the guy.

MarcoFromHouston

05-05-2009, 01:27 AM

MayorMenino! those are awesome! these 2 are my fav! where are they from? location?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3540/3477384968_c194cf23c8_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3549/3477382948_58bed14979_o.jpg

******************************************

I went to the Central Mexican states of Michoacán and Guanajuato back in 2007.
I call this series "The Face of Mexico"

Here are a few of the people that I met:

I met David Morales during his morning walk in La Piedad, Michoacán. He told me that he is 104 years old. As a young man he fought in the Mexican Revolution alongside Pancho Villa in Chihuahua .

#1
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/gallery/data/500/PS_DavidMorales.jpg

Others that I met in Tanhuato, Michoacán, & Gunajuato (city), Dolores Hidalgo, Atotonilco, and San Miguel Allende, GUANAJUATO (state).

#2
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/gallery/data/500/Five_PS_Amigo3.jpg

#3
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/gallery/data/500/Eight_PS_Amiga2.jpg

#4
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/gallery/data/500/Nine_PS_Amigo6.jpg

#5
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/gallery/data/500/Thirteen_PS_Amiga4.jpg

#6
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/gallery/data/500/Twelve_PS_Amiga3.jpg

#7
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/gallery/data/500/Eleven_PS_Amigo8.jpg

#8
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/gallery/data/500/Ten_PS_Amigo7.jpg

#9
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/gallery/data/500/Seven_PS_Amigo5.jpg

#10
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/gallery/data/500/Six_PS_Amigo4.jpg

#11
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/gallery/data/500/Three_PS_Amigos.jpg

#12
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/gallery/data/500/Two_PS_Amigo2.jpg

#13
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/gallery/data/500/Four_PS_Amiga.jpg

#14
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/gallery/data/500/One_PS_Amigo.jpg

Some people asked me (perhaps joking or sarcastically) if "The Face of Mexico" included anyone under the age on 60......

Here is my response:

#1
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/gallery/data/503/PS_RS_Face004.jpg

#2
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/gallery/data/503/PS_RS_Face013.jpg

#3
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/gallery/data/503/PS_RS_Face020.jpg

#4
http://www.texasphotoforum.com/gallery/data/503/PS_RS_Face021.jpg

Testicular Catastrophe

05-05-2009, 04:45 PM

A few new ones:

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/1.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/2.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/3.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/4.jpg

justchill

05-05-2009, 05:16 PM

this thread is so motivating . i cant wait to get off house arrest and start shooting agian.

bettylafea

05-05-2009, 05:34 PM

hey mayormenino.....those shot are looking very good......so since the recent elections.....how is the situation down there???? is it more peaceful......also a small request, i dont know how close you can get but could you get some gang member shots?

mn1_fuckos

05-06-2009, 01:40 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/3506295502_51f7b37465.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3385/3506298668_9ed71d9590.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3323/3501474590_79f1611821.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/3500653947_18209df24d.jpg?v=0

THE_ARTIFACTS

05-06-2009, 02:39 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3502063272_34526d7449_o.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3502063220_a7f6f191d9_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3496045858_ce6823879c_o.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3496045442_e87826ea55_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3495227199_eb90e2a3ba_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/3496045620_a0245357fe_o.jpg

Its been a while :cool:

a/s/l?

05-06-2009, 04:26 AM

I can't seem to find a focus point on te 1st pic......

XJONATHONX

05-06-2009, 05:01 AM

Handrail mount.

XJONATHONX

05-06-2009, 05:04 AM

And yo, why would you put Honda badges on an Acura?

XJONATHONX

05-06-2009, 05:05 AM

The last flower flick is great, but I think it would have been better with a greater depth of field...

THE_ARTIFACTS

05-06-2009, 05:20 AM

And yo, why would you put Honda badges on an Acura?

Are u asking me? If so its because honda makes acura, acura is just rebadged for the U.S. And it goes with the whole JDM theme/look for the car.

XJONATHONX

05-06-2009, 05:43 AM

Alright

LosingMyMind

05-07-2009, 12:48 AM

Just having a go of an old Ricoh rangefinder of my dad's.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/graffscaff/CNV00022_2.jpg

THE_ARTIFACTS

05-07-2009, 02:05 AM

New one..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/3508516613_70cf9bcd9e_o.jpg

Mercer2789

05-07-2009, 03:44 AM

Just copped this lens today:

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/2107c868.jpg
http://web5.twitpic.com/img/7897476-9b984e72de3f3b5631f6d93456bf6cc7.4a0258bb-full.jpg

justchill

05-07-2009, 02:37 PM

just some photos from the past year.

this is some photos i took helping a friend shoot some rap video.

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd94/mwgraffartist/P1300970.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd94/mwgraffartist/P1310070-1.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd94/mwgraffartist/P13101034.jpg

some photos from around the city
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd94/mwgraffartist/P1300783.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd94/mwgraffartist/P1300817888.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd94/mwgraffartist/P1300861.jpg

any advice or critism would be great. thanks.

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd94/mwgraffartist/P1300999.jpg

justchill

05-07-2009, 02:38 PM

idont know whats wrong with the quality on some of those. i think its my photobucket. i mean the how it looks grainy. i dont know.

mn1_fuckos

05-07-2009, 02:49 PM

its probably your camera if your shooting on auto or have your ISO pretty high you get camera noise

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3506465502_53f76ac7d7.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3337/3506366754_3454942698.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3508470956_ec523dbffe.jpg?v=0

Testicular Catastrophe

05-07-2009, 03:03 PM

Just copped this lens today:

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/2107c868.jpg
http://web5.twitpic.com/img/7897476-9b984e72de3f3b5631f6d93456bf6cc7.4a0258bb-full.jpg

I've wanted a tilt-shift for so long... post some photos from it when you take them, I'd love to see some

MarcoFromHouston

05-07-2009, 04:13 PM

i was wondering what was up with that lens. tilt shift! awesome Mercer!

XJONATHONX

05-07-2009, 07:02 PM

Theres a t/s ive been fucking around with at school. Fun lenses. I'm certainly jealous, except for it being a Nikon of course...

Killah Hillz 10304

05-07-2009, 08:00 PM

Mercer2789

05-07-2009, 10:06 PM

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/2009_05_07_093550copy.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/2009_05_07_093637copy.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/2009_05_07_173213copy.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/2009_05_07_173342copy.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/2009_05_07_173416copy.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/2009_05_07_173638copy.jpg

Brewster Baker

05-07-2009, 10:51 PM

havent really shot anything new... so heres some oldies

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2420/2219032177_fee5338d96.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2389/2219825340_a6fa059d5e.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2234/2219825536_330083e8da.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2327/2219829054_8414c6207b.jpg?v=0

jbrshmonster

05-07-2009, 11:23 PM

nice shots mercer and brewster

Knim_One

05-08-2009, 12:11 AM

not sure where to go from here, so id like to hear your opinion so far. holga print with mixed media

http://esibnitsud.googlepages.com/mixed.jpg

Mercer2789

05-08-2009, 12:34 AM

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/2009_05_07_173046copy.jpg

Personal favorite from today's first tilt shift shenanigans.
I haven't even used it properly with a tripod yet, I'm about to go do that now.

loseryouthcrew

05-08-2009, 01:34 AM

digging that MSK pic mercer. i really need to get over to SF and shoot more often. taking a class at rayko at the end of the month. so stoked.

THE_ARTIFACTS

05-08-2009, 01:35 AM

What kind of camera was used for the first four??

Sony Alpha A700, cross-processing in CS4.

Nivis

05-08-2009, 02:07 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/3466951269_66cf076902.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3464427790_69271f4a90.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3464427190_0fc7bc1b21.jpg

Some splat splat photossss

Mercer- Didn't realize that was you on SR, sick flicks I wish I had the loot for a T&S

Mercer2789

05-08-2009, 02:41 AM

Yea, thats me, I've got an older account on there and post pics in there again now,
that board went to shit over the years but it still has some talented people that still post.

Ok, sorry for the power posting but one more, this time with a tripod.

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/2009_05_07_213735copy.jpg

sans sheriff

05-08-2009, 03:39 AM

http://www.angryalan.com/photohost/lj/2009/04/04-18-09a.jpg

http://www.angryalan.com/photohost/lj/2009/04/04-14-09c.jpg

http://www.angryalan.com/photohost/lj/2009/04/04-07-09a.jpg

http://www.angryalan.com/photohost/lj/2009/04/04-19-09/01.jpg

All 4x5

Testicular Catastrophe

05-08-2009, 04:50 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v58/GnomeToys/PREHEAT01/IMGP6406.jpg

XJONATHONX

05-08-2009, 06:30 AM

Yeeeeeeeaaaaaaahhhhhhh nnnniiiggggggggggaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3568/3512467334_a16ae85ffa_b.jpg

Testicular Catastrophe

05-08-2009, 06:48 AM

I'm jealous, everybody is getting nice lenses in here lately.

I still want one of these:

http://www.beanos.com/~tsoutij/lenses/images/pentax_da_40mm_f2.8_limited.jpg

Was supposed to get it earlier this year but money didn't pan out.

disk jockey

05-08-2009, 06:52 AM

that is the strangest yet coolest looking lens i have ever seen.

XJONATHONX

05-08-2009, 07:11 AM

Actually, the 24-70 is a guys in my class and that copy of the 17-40 is another guys in my class. I shot it with MY 17-40.

Testicular Catastrophe

05-08-2009, 09:06 AM

that is the strangest yet coolest looking lens i have ever seen.

Yeah, they make a 70mm f2.4 which is almost as small... Seems like it would be a great lens for candid street photography as nobody would possibly think that thing had any kind of reach to it.

http://www.photozone.de/pentax/127-pentax-smc-da-70mm-f24-limited-review--test-report

mn1_fuckos

05-08-2009, 01:32 PM

i hate all of you with your DSLR's!! alright no i dont more a jealousy thing sincve im too broke to buy one haha

heres some from yesterday

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3628/3512147646_0513b6ac0b.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3595/3511323043_dfb6da62d8.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3511314567_eba8529c26.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3512119574_607b5bd18c.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/3511305879_52fcb4785b.jpg?v=0

__ __ __ __

05-09-2009, 12:24 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/3382911843_4785fd812f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3595/3386327581_bd2e1c5a9f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3421/3396060879_d2e3dd1869_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3396060889_febfcbfd6c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/3514342922_1528525755_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/3513537111_3971bd2d37_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3513539927_84433ceebf_b.jpg

i dont have a dslr but its in my hopes to own one by next year

mn1_fuckos

05-09-2009, 01:37 AM

swear?!

what kinda camera you shot with your flicks looks super dope

Testicular Catastrophe

05-09-2009, 02:35 AM

Some randoms from the past week or so:

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May03_2009/IMG16261.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May03_2009/IMG16093.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May03_2009/IMG16284.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May03_2009/IMG16299.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May03_2009/IMG16302.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May03_2009/IMG16278.jpg

__ __ __ __

05-09-2009, 12:09 PM

nice flicks.

i got a p90. by nikon. bought it for my birthday.

still got my t50 canon though.

Mercer2789

05-09-2009, 02:58 PM

I'm a firm believer in the "It's not the camera, It's the person behind it" philosophy.
Those pics prove it.

a/s/l?

05-09-2009, 03:55 PM

Actually, the 24-70 is a guys in my class and that copy of the 17-40 is another guys in my class. I shot it with MY 17-40.

word

ive used the 28-70 alot, noth the 24

great lens

ares

05-09-2009, 04:50 PM

Im really feeling that scooter shot.

Testicular Catastrophe

05-09-2009, 07:21 PM

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/old_random/IMG16140.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/old_random/IMG16141.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/old_random/IMG16170.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/old_random/IMG16190.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/old_random/IMG16212.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/old_random/IMG16249.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/old_random/IMG16259.jpg

mn1_fuckos

05-09-2009, 07:57 PM

I'm a firm believer in the "It's not the camera, It's the person behind it" philosophy.
Those pics prove it.

i would have to agree mercer

here's one from yesterday

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3514111911_ac066ae738.jpg?v=0

Brewster Baker

05-09-2009, 10:43 PM

some more old shots from my point and shoot..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/connest.jpg?t=1241908618

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/IMG_4107.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/bj.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/IMG_3558.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/IMG_1153.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/100_3168.jpg

__ __ __ __

05-09-2009, 10:45 PM

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/old_random/IMG16249.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/old_random/IMG16259.jpg

dope

Brewster Baker

05-09-2009, 10:45 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/100_0215.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/100_0231.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/100_3171.jpg

THE_ARTIFACTS

05-10-2009, 12:50 AM

Damm some nice shots on this page. :cool:

Testicular Catastrophe

05-10-2009, 01:56 AM

The point & shoot photos from mn, brewster, and __ __ __ __ are excellent...

Flower & Random macros from today:

poppy season is almost here
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May09_2009/IMG16346.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May09_2009/IMG16345.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May09_2009/IMG16350.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May09_2009/IMG16374.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May09_2009/IMG16379.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May09_2009/IMG16388.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May09_2009/IMG16389.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May09_2009/IMG16386.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May09_2009/IMG16339.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May09_2009/IMG16360.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May09_2009/IMG16364.jpg

__ __ __ __

05-10-2009, 04:19 AM

nice! im digging the flares one the second to last..

__ __ __ __

05-10-2009, 04:20 AM

have any of your guys signed up for wesay? i just did a couple weeks ago. its a cool site and people vote for best photo of the month and you win up $100

JBchit

05-10-2009, 10:53 AM

mercer your first two shots w/ the tilt shift lense is fucking outstanding.
i dig how it makes the whole scene look as if it's a miniature model.

mn1_fuckos

05-10-2009, 08:28 PM

Testicular Catastrophe

05-11-2009, 12:41 AM

Either another canon, I'd look for lower megapixels on the new batch of P&S cams as they're trying to cram too many photosites on the sensors these days and the images are noisy, or hunt around on eBay and see if you can find a Rebel 300D or Nikon D40 or similar for that price. I've seen refurbs selling for $300 so I'm sure a used one can be had if you look...

a/s/l?

05-11-2009, 12:43 AM

get the d40 and a 50mm 1.8

d40 is a great camera

CRITS bitches

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3519755595_d2be5db986.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3404/3519754805_d4d0bc617f.jpg

ThePumpkinKing

05-11-2009, 04:27 AM

Testi, i like those shots, this ones gotta be my favorite thoughhttp://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May09_2009/IMG16339.jpg

all good though, excellent photographer:scrambled:

20 Eyes

05-11-2009, 05:12 AM

here's a few portraits. sorry it's not plant life.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/3515187143_7fef17b94f.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3559/3511037874_72965f4c59.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3494078049_da5d8052e0.jpg

disk jockey

05-11-2009, 05:17 AM

those are all excellent. i dig printed borders.

azert

05-11-2009, 11:40 AM

Adding to the blossom theme:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/L1020588.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/L1020573.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/L1020562.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/L1020663.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/L1020660.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/L1020599.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/L1020635.jpg

And from the fishing trip a couple days ago:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/L1020724.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/L1020731.jpg

milesmoodist

05-11-2009, 11:44 AM

109993

oh_snap

05-11-2009, 04:55 PM

20 eyes, you always come through with the dopeness.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/3522747838_f5d8116cc1.jpg?v=1242060728

haven't had time to post lately. been gettin paid to shoot a lot lately, it fucking rules. especially because it's just at clubs and always includes free bar tabs!

thrash

05-11-2009, 06:46 PM

Finally got out today. New apartment, new neighborhood and new camera. Finally got my D90, and I'm super pumped about it.

Some new flicks:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3582/3522263123_dae8400922_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3522261997_2e04c005d7_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/3523067658_a851071106_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3523067020_982eaf74d3_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/3523058410_b54e1c87c9_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3389/3523058398_9fbb7041d6_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3523058388_9d7ccb123f_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3556/3523058380_7bd48d3924_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3619/3523058374_f84a89c015_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3523058364_0a6b26d4da_b.jpg

Brewster Baker

05-11-2009, 10:09 PM

so my camera im pretty sure doesnt have much life left i have a canon powershot a530 that i thought kicked ass and im lookin to buy another point and shoot im lookin to spend between 200 and 250 bucks any recommendations on what kind of camera i should invest in?
Before I got my DSLR I used my Canon SD750.. it took nice shots for a point and shoot.. allthose on the previous page were taken with it... heres some more..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/IMG_3797.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/IMG_1790.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/IMG_1180.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/IMG_1166.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/IMG_0388.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/IMG_1139.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/creston015-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/IMG_0058.jpg

__ __ __ __

05-12-2009, 01:54 AM

Adding to the blossom theme:

And from the fishing trip a couple days ago:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/L1020731.jpg

nice shot.

itsallafarce

05-12-2009, 02:37 AM

these are all older but i haven't shared em first 4 are shot on my panasonic dmc-lz7 and the last 5 are shot on my 35mm cannon eos rebel g11
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/fr8snearyou/P1030576.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/fr8snearyou/P1010265.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/fr8snearyou/P1010181.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/fr8snearyou/P1020950.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/fr8snearyou/Untitled-Grayscale-01.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/fr8snearyou/Untitled-Scanned-05.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/fr8snearyou/Untitled-Scanned-11.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/fr8snearyou/railshot5.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/fr8snearyou/railshot3.jpg

TripleSuplex

05-12-2009, 04:47 AM

[QUOTE=Brewster Baker;6354061]Before I got my DSLR I used my Canon SD750.. it took nice shots for a point and shoot.. allthose on the previous page were taken with it... heres some more..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/yeargonzalez/IMG_3797.jpg

not that i dont believe you

but ive seen this pic from another photographer

Brewster Baker

05-12-2009, 05:07 AM

yeah i know you did I saw it too, so i decided I would steal it, post it in the exact same thread and pass it on as my own....

not to mention I posted it before they did..

Brewster Baker

05-12-2009, 05:12 AM

http://12ozprophet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5676757#post5676757

maybe you are partially right... thats my old user name.

TootsieRoller

05-12-2009, 07:06 PM

I've been wanting to get a new compact camera that I can just keep in my purse where ever I go and still be able to take decent photographs.

I just purchased a Nikon P6000

http://www.nikonusa.com/Assets/Digital-Camera/26135-COOLPIX-P6000/Views/353_26135_P6000_front.jpg

Opinions on this camera?

I was contemplating between the Nikon P6000 and a Canon G10...

azert

05-12-2009, 07:29 PM

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/pocket-battleships.shtml

I only have a compact leica c-lux 3 and i love it. super small but takes good pictures.

Mercer2789

05-12-2009, 09:47 PM

The newer point and shoots rule, some of them take better quality shots than SLR's from a couple years ago and you can even shoot Raw files on the nicer ones.

*On a semi related note Nikon Released an SLR camera for under $800 that is getting great reviews.
It also shoot 720p video/audio, dope considering you can use most interchangeable Nikkor lenses for nice effects and DOF control.

Nikon D5000 (http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Digital-SLR/25452/D5000.html)

a/s/l?

05-12-2009, 10:42 PM

It is a piece of SHIT.

And yes, I have used it personally.

If you want a entry level Nikon that is AWESOME d40 all the way.

__ __ __ __

05-12-2009, 11:05 PM

this is what i use for now.

http://www.pixelmultiverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/nikon-p90-thumb.jpg

P90. im happy with it. has a few good things on it.

TootsieRoller

05-12-2009, 11:07 PM

Well, here are some test shots from today:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3338/3526960000_5cbc882137.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3526149041_2c6cb0e349.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3358/3526148723_31f8b9d4d4.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3526148401_4ce3fd4d11.jpg?v=0

TootsieRoller

05-12-2009, 11:08 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3353/3526149427_21ace12750.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3389/3526147731_a6e739917a.jpg?v=0

a/s/l?

05-13-2009, 02:20 AM

I'm ordering the 70-200L f/4 in 3 weeks!
And also selling my XSi this summer, to fund the 1dm2

paz.pro

05-13-2009, 02:39 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3524389134_974a4349c6.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3512025196_23686814aa.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3506354232_44ec68b150.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3503282448_486263b91b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3474417037_4e6af47b44.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3463798975_a39a4667aa.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3453327267_d0fe778869.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3453327255_4edfbb881e.jpg

mn1_fuckos

05-13-2009, 04:31 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2332/3527358104_baaf7017d3.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3527309318_b55c898f6c.jpg?v=0

oh_snap

05-13-2009, 06:59 AM

got to play around in my friends garage studio with his new lighting setup. first time really using any lighting other than my speedlight or ghetto rigged work lights.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2112/3527872804_67105c8cda.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3527860014_cf47e93048.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2041/3527110969_6482a1ca6c.jpg?v=0

motor

05-13-2009, 07:36 AM

first time posting in here. crits VERY welcome.

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/1898/nycbuilding1.jpg (http://img242.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nycbuilding1.jpg)

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/296/benchedp.jpg (http://img242.imageshack.us/my.php?image=benchedp.jpg)

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/4599/copperscoppersn.jpg (http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=copperscoppersn.jpg)

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/9845/nycbuilding.jpg (http://img172.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nycbuilding.jpg)

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/8839/remotecontrolkid.jpg (http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=remotecontrolkid.jpg)

oh_snap

05-13-2009, 03:16 PM

really like the composition of the first one
and tootsie roller, that first flower shot is the jam

TootsieRoller

05-13-2009, 04:04 PM

Thanks,

I know it's not too big in this thread but here are some fashion shots I took awhile back.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3309/3527997747_791f271bf9.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2153/3527997497_1708e3b088.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3528809904_152924894e.jpg

TootsieRoller

05-13-2009, 04:06 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/3284816987_4474bce3f8.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3285450354_db7e32674d.jpg?v=0

XJONATHONX

05-13-2009, 04:48 PM

got to play around in my friends garage studio with his new lighting setup. first time really using any lighting other than my speedlight or ghetto rigged work lights.

What kind of lights?

XJONATHONX

05-13-2009, 05:26 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/3528992092_8bc71bb3ee_b.jpg

Finally got to use my new pocket wizards to shoot bmx.

mn1_fuckos

05-13-2009, 06:43 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3520241634_b30e418129.jpg?v=0
i dont remember if i posted this one

oh_snap

05-13-2009, 06:45 PM

What kind of lights?

he has two lights with soft boxes, not sure what kind they are. and he had just gotten two alien bees b800's in yesterday. which is why he invited me over to play around with them. they're amazing. i can't wait to rent a generator and go shoot with them in different locales. got some great ideas for a park in town that's just one, what looks to be neverending, grassy field.

how's the pocket wizard working out, been thinking about purchasing.

XJONATHONX

05-13-2009, 06:48 PM

Thanks,

I know it's not too big in this thread but here are some fashion shots I took awhile back.

I only hate shit like this because it makes no sense (why the fuck is she standing like that in the first pose) and I can't stand when people desaturate things. Can't fucking stand it. I like fashion and model photography from a technical standpoint though.

XJONATHONX

05-13-2009, 06:52 PM

he has two lights with soft boxes, not sure what kind they are. and he had just gotten two alien bees b800's in yesterday. which is why he invited me over to play around with them. they're amazing. i can't wait to rent a generator and go shoot with them in different locales. got some great ideas for a park in town that's just one, what looks to be neverending, grassy field.

how's the pocket wizard working out, been thinking about purchasing.

We use alien bees at the portrait studio I just got a job at.

Pocket Wizards are great. I just need more of them and more flashes... :lol:

bettylafea

05-13-2009, 09:41 PM

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/christito3/DSC_0173-1.jpg

TootsieRoller

05-13-2009, 10:21 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3528871251_0f3e9f3d1e.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/3529682632_8662c5822e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3529682238_c2661a00c6.jpg

a/s/l?

05-13-2009, 11:32 PM

tootsie

your pics on the very top of the page are waaaaay oversaturated, it really shows in some parts.

When I posted some of my first shots with my xsi, jon told me he didn't like over PP'd work.

So now I keep it to a minimum, and my pics are better

BUMP THAT NEW LIGHTING SETUP IN YOUR FRIENDS, GARAGE, that first shot is amazing

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3519755595_d2be5db986.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3497971345_c7c3577230.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3505781515_bc06a7e106.jpg

azert

05-14-2009, 01:30 AM

I only hate shit like this because it makes no sense (why the fuck is she standing like that in the first pose) and I can't stand when people desaturate things. Can't fucking stand it. I like fashion and model photography from a technical standpoint though.

I really dunno what you're talking about. Fashion pictures always make sense.

For example:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/testshoot1copysmallcutout.jpg
A half naked girl on a motorcycle next to a table.
A girl with gold pants under the table next to a caged bird.
A guy eating a lump of raw meat with black and silver fingers.
A black panther skull and lots of crystal on top of a mirror table.

What doesn't make sense about that?

a/s/l?

05-14-2009, 04:02 AM

It is what it is.

Fashion shooting is cool as hell in my book.

Jon, whats your current lens lineup?

XJONATHONX

05-14-2009, 04:46 AM

sigma 15mm 2.8 fisheye
canon 17-40 4 L

azert

05-14-2009, 09:09 PM

buzz
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/bee1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/L1020808.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/L1020809.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/L1020903.jpg

Mercer2789

05-14-2009, 09:18 PM

I'd rather look at interesting people, ugly people, smart people, real people.
IMO Fuck fashistion photograph$.

azert

05-14-2009, 09:23 PM

So models are none of those kinds of people?

And would you say no to get paid at the MINIMUM 1000 per page in a magazine?

Mercer2789

05-14-2009, 09:36 PM

Yes models suck, every model I've met is retarded in one way or another or they would find something to do that requires a brain,
Strippers are the same thing just slightly less annoying when they pretend they had a thought.
I don't see why dudes get all gaga over them when there are much hotter chicks out there that are less annoying and coked out.

As far as money goes, who cares?
I'm banking more than your average "pro"tographer on some blue collar technical shit.
Money means nothing, using your skills to communicate, express, improve the world is what I'm into.

I see some meaningless studio shot, I'll forget it in 2 seconds.
I see a shot of real life beauty it affects me forever.

azert

05-14-2009, 09:45 PM

And how many models have you met? Most girl models are around 16-20 so of course they're not going to be very smart yet, and many eastern european models come from poor families so they're often exploited. And I take it you were only referring to girl models?

I'm not talking about your average photographer. And I highly doubt that you make 6000-10000 a day. I'm not saying you don't get paid well for whatever you do, but that's a shit load of money to about anyone.

TootsieRoller

05-14-2009, 09:49 PM

You really have no idea what you're talking about. I've known plenty of intelligent models, some who are just doing it on the side to pay their way through school.

Mercer2789

05-14-2009, 09:51 PM

Dude, I live in NYC, models are a dime a dozen here, so are fashion photographers.
Met two Japanese models last weekend and their friend who didn't model was hotter.

Oh, Ive got friends who shoot fashion and assist, $1000-$6000 a day sounds good but if you factor in expenses and they don't work consistently then yes, I do make more than most of them.
I know of three people now going belly up because of the economy looking for 9 to 5's

Tootsie, I'm not talking out my ass, I know models that have made the cover before, my friend Scott dated one for two years,
she was only a nice penis ornament in his own words after they broke up, my opinion of her was even lower.

azert

05-14-2009, 09:51 PM

Even though THUD edited tootsie's post, she's right. I met a couple (about 5) who were waiting on their master or doctorate degrees and were taking the time off to make some money.

Testicular Catastrophe

05-14-2009, 09:54 PM

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May12_2009/IMGP6434.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May12_2009/IMGP6440.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May12_2009/IMGP6445.jpg

This motherfucker was 6 feet long and 8" away from my face when I looked up from taking a shot of some old rusty piece of garbage. Naturally I just swung the camera around and took a picture...
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May12_2009/IMGP6425.jpg

Most of the body:
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May12_2009/IMGP6426.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May12_2009/IMGP6466.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May12_2009/IMGP6477.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May12_2009/IMGP6465.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May12_2009/IMGP6470.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May12_2009/IMGP6492.jpg

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww271/TestiCat/May12_2009/IMGP6521.jpg

TootsieRoller

05-14-2009, 10:08 PM

Well, I guess we all have our own opinions.

Here are some fashion photographs taken by a friend of mine, simple and beautiful.

http://modelmayhm-3.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090209/22/4991234a96393.jpg

http://modelmayhm-3.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080807/01/489a82a8048d8.jpg

http://modelmayhm-3.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/081109/03/491698f3166ec.jpg

I know, these should be posted in the Great Pictures Thread, not this one, but just thought I'd show them while discussing this topic.

azert

05-14-2009, 10:12 PM

Just because you live in NYC doesn't mean you meet and talk to models everyday.

Most fashion photographers aren't really interested in fashion, they like taking photos and fashion is where the money (and benefits) are. Most top photographers are very capable of taking natural photos too.

And making the cover of a magazine isn't that big of a deal. There are many, many magazines and a new cover each month. Just because your friend dated one for two years doesn't make you an expert on models.

What were the Japanese models' names btw?

oh_snap

05-14-2009, 10:25 PM

testi, the rollerskate and the smoker's toothpaste. win.

Mercer2789

05-14-2009, 10:28 PM

So what makes you an expert?

I know I'm generalizing all models and all fashion photography, I'm sure there are exceptions.
I just think if you have talent as an artist, you should be focusing on improving the world and communicating deeper thoughts than "buy this, it's cool".
Photographers fall into the artist category in my book, why focus on wasting your short time here as a lowly salesperson.

Don't try to call me out on some 2nd grade "what were their names" trying to see if I'm lying.
My credibility speaks for itself, even if I was lying I'd be slick enough to beat your obvious lying test without dropping names of my friends friends on here.

azert

05-14-2009, 10:43 PM

I modeled full-time in Japan for just under three years. And by full time I mean 3-5 jobs a week and making enough to live and save money. I wasn't trying to pull your card by asking their names, I know a lot of Japanese models so I was wondering if I knew them.

I agree that most fashion photos are boring, but I just disagreed that models were stupid. Some are and fit the Zoolander model perfectly, but there are many nice people in fashion.

TootsieRoller

05-14-2009, 10:51 PM

Mercer, it's funny you're arguing with two models.

Mercer2789

05-14-2009, 10:57 PM

So that's why I'm winning so easily.

I kid, I kid:lol:

TootsieRoller

05-14-2009, 11:04 PM

:rolleyes:

azert

05-14-2009, 11:29 PM

I think it's been proven many times you can never win anything on the internet.

Proof: See DAO's posts on 12oz if you haven't blocked him already.

Since I've only been complimented on one photo, I'm guessing my photos aren't very good? Truthfully, I'd be happy with mediocre, since I got my first digital, non-disposable camera about 6 months ago. Not that that's an excuse, but I'm pretty ignorant with things with a lot of options and settings. I'm waiting until my aunt visits so I can finally try a manual focus camera.

oh_snap

05-15-2009, 01:01 AM

don't feel down, i've been posting on this thread for about 2 years, and maybe a tenth of my photos have gotten comments.

mn1_fuckos

05-15-2009, 01:04 AM

Boo arguing! this is turning into brickslayers!

lets get back to business guys

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2311/2343763619_65ac121437.jpg?v=0 (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2311/2343763619_65ac121437.jpg?v=0)

jesuschristo

05-15-2009, 01:18 AM

is $ 311 too much for a nikon d40 with a 3x 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G lens kit?

a/s/l?

05-15-2009, 03:30 AM

Kinda sounds too good to be true.....

Buy from Adorama or BH photo video

both are online

jesuschristo

05-15-2009, 03:44 AM

fuck it i had the money

it was on price grabber so i figured it was fine

jbrshmonster

05-15-2009, 04:10 AM

rollerskate pic is awesome.
stop arguing

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/sp.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/rx.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/pds.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/pc.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/mutie.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/ht.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/gls.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/ml.jpg

jbrshmonster

05-15-2009, 04:13 AM

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/fp.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/fu.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/flp.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/eye.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/ev.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/db.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/cls.jpg

jbrshmonster

05-15-2009, 04:15 AM

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/ct-1.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/brs-1.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/brdr.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/ang.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/ghosttowndeluxe/08.jpg

noisecity

DISTRACT

05-15-2009, 04:59 AM

Can any of you guys recommend a good point and shoot that has decent quality and can be used for traveling (not as big as a DSLR). I am thinking the Canon ixus 980. Is this a good option? Do you have any other recommendations? I was also looking at a Canon g10 but I think it might be a tad big and I cant really take it out with me unless I have a bag present.

Brewster Baker

05-15-2009, 06:17 PM

there are much hotter chicks out there
agreed..

I also like how every girl thinks they are a model.. like some bitch handing out free samples out front of the ballpark..

Brewster Baker

05-15-2009, 06:19 PM

TootsieRoller

05-15-2009, 06:29 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3649/3534247384_349479ae4d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2348/3534246864_7592136fca.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2483/3533428609_15fc88ca70.jpg

a/s/l?

05-15-2009, 08:35 PM

sweet

azert

05-16-2009, 02:16 AM

My great-aunt's village is having a sorta village wide yard sale thing, meaning most people will set up a yard sale on their yard on the same weekend, and I was helping her move stuff and I found a camera she was going to be selling. Of course I asked for it, and she was nice enough to give it to me.

So now I have a Minolta XG1 35mm camera with a minolta 135mm 1:35 lens and a petri 55mm 1:1.8 lens. The petri lens doesn't connect, so I'm wondering if there would be an adapter for it?

Anyways, I'm very, very happy.

Edit: the mount is a Minolta MD mount.

a/s/l?

05-16-2009, 04:43 AM

goooooooooooooooooooogle

azert

05-16-2009, 12:25 PM

Yeah. I did, but I thought someone might answer me sooner on here.

So now I'm confused as if I'll need a T-mount adapter or a T2-mount adapter.

XJONATHONX

05-17-2009, 12:24 AM

Buy both

Return one

Mercer2789

05-17-2009, 07:30 PM

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/_NYC4687copy.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/_NYC4699copy.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/_NYC4756copy.jpg

TootsieRoller

05-18-2009, 04:16 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2138/3543063164_5970b77713.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3543073390_ce334481e2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3543076602_2ce0dcd3a5.jpg?v=0

Testicular Catastrophe

05-18-2009, 05:46 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2138/3543063164_5970b77713.jpg?v=0

I like this one a lot.

Vietnamese coffee?

TootsieRoller

05-18-2009, 06:26 PM

Yes, Vietnamese Coffee is the best.

TootsieRoller

05-18-2009, 07:51 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3543720306_d5433ec7c6.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2424/3543719620_e3d16a7be9.jpg

XJONATHONX

05-18-2009, 09:07 PM

Mabey if there was some fill flash in that last one...

a/s/l?

05-19-2009, 12:25 AM

and its croocked

like it though

mn1_fuckos

05-19-2009, 12:35 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/3544411532_0023ff89db.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3359/3544399364_eca2c76766.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3613/3544359122_47d19f2dc8.jpg?v=0

Poor man's fish eye lense :) ima rig it so i could use it

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/3544357272_d23d703095.jpg?v=0

mn1_fuckos

05-19-2009, 12:54 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/3544525506_f7e54c6713.jpg?v=0

12oz lurkin on the left corner

oh_snap

05-19-2009, 01:49 AM

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/_NYC4756copy.jpg

THIS

blue61

05-19-2009, 03:21 AM

is $ 311 too much for a nikon d40 with a 3x 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G lens kit?

depends where you get it from
i got my d40x from amazon and a 28-80mm lens with fisheye adaptor all for 389
the camera is refurbished

blue61

05-19-2009, 03:26 AM

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e396/stevo111888/DSC03399.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e396/stevo111888/DSC03410.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e396/stevo111888/DSC_0353.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e396/stevo111888/DSC_0324.jpg

MedicineCabinet

05-19-2009, 05:47 AM

:( :( :(

XJONATHONX

05-19-2009, 06:01 AM

Fisheye adapters suck dick.

XJONATHONX

05-19-2009, 06:07 AM

This is a great picture.

http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/rusty_rigs/media/rigs/284-1.jpg

XJONATHONX

05-19-2009, 06:11 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2385/3545292476_9f7990cdf1_b.jpg
2 flashes

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3545286414_1c9862ac11_b.jpg
3 flashes

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3545279778_8e796b6db9_b.jpg
Bike rocketing toward one of my flashes

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3544468223_0d4591a67d_b.jpg
4 (yes 4) flashes

XJONATHONX

05-19-2009, 06:54 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2429/3545364388_31b59650a1_b.jpg
4 flashes again
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3544531887_b24de4a106_b.jpg

Both these shots were taken at the same time. Bottom was by a friend who I had do a 1 second exposure so that it could catch my flashes But us still have the exact same moment exposed.

nate*

05-19-2009, 07:33 AM

mn1 your fist shot is very nice and XJONATHONX those walride photos are super sick.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3378570976_aedc6fc4f6.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3377746141_03d92d08fe.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3337997861_707d72f15c.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3630/3380926388_3a21819231.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/3500059354_e9e147d160.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3401977798_fccdbdccc8_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3517256714_f5cefaa78e.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3516442271_72561de40f.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3544569615_ec8d2610fc.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3545377740_0d6fbea7cb.jpg?v=0 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/3544569441_90020b0031.jpg?v=0

azert

05-19-2009, 11:00 PM

So I got some rolls of film back and I'm pretty happy with the results considering this is my first time ever using a manual focus camera.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/1062500-R1-003-0.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/1062500-R1-015-6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/1062500-R1-017-7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/1062500-R1-025-11.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/1062500-R1-031-14.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/1062500-R1-037-17.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/1062500-R1-047-22.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/1062500-R6-027-12.jpg

azert

05-19-2009, 11:03 PM

Fuck it. And a cow.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/1062500-R6-007-2_1.jpg

Mercer2789

05-19-2009, 11:10 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/1062500-R1-017-7.jpg

That

XJONATHONX

05-19-2009, 11:16 PM

Mercer2789

05-19-2009, 11:25 PM

Worth the bump, this page should kill.

XJONATHONX

05-19-2009, 11:53 PM

i cNT WAIT TO SEE SOME PROPER USE OF THE TS FROM YOU.

XJONATHONX

05-19-2009, 11:56 PM

woops i missed the A key

Mercer2789

05-20-2009, 12:04 AM

Need a good interior or rooftop.
I'm learning though, discovered rotating the focal plane into the photo today.

XJONATHONX

05-20-2009, 01:22 AM

Just go take a picture of your coffee table.

jesuschristo

05-20-2009, 06:09 AM

dont buy shit off price grabber it said i was getting a "Nikon D40 Digital SLR Kit with 3x 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G" but apparently its just a body
http://www.camerahut.com.au/images/nikond40body.jpg

doesnt even come with the lense cover

http://www.digitalrev.com/en/images/detail/nikon_slr_d40_body_d.jpg

mn1_fuckos

05-20-2009, 01:37 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/3546730562_b942755529.jpg?v=0

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/dathok/1062500-R1-037-17.jpg

this shot is awesome reminds me of a movie for some reason

sans sheriff

05-20-2009, 08:06 PM

4x5

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3544660158_51b0e19905_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/3543850981_e54eb9612a_o.jpg

XJONATHONX

05-20-2009, 09:36 PM

FUCK I love grand nationals

mn1_fuckos

05-20-2009, 09:51 PM

God damn thats a sweet ride!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3549187953_a82a4ca98f.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2446/3549185367_729510c09c.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3549197339_9c817161b8.jpg?v=0

Mercer2789

05-20-2009, 09:57 PM

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/_NYC4778copy.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/_NYC4779copy.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/_NYC4780copy.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/_NYC4788copy.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z110/mercer2789/_NYC4797copy.jpg

a/s/l?

05-20-2009, 11:28 PM

lastone is kinda a cool mindfuck

XJONATHONX

05-20-2009, 11:31 PM

Feeling the second one. That lens is sharp as hell

ecaps

05-21-2009, 02:30 AM

some analog stuff

http://space3000.planet.ee/pildid/120z/futureisanalogui00011.jpg

http://space3000.planet.ee/pildid/120z/mia000012.jpg

http://space3000.planet.ee/pildid/blog09/linnahall000013.jpg

http://space3000.planet.ee/pildid/120z/kombo000041.jpg

http://space3000.planet.ee/pildid/120z/krahl000008.jpg

http://space3000.planet.ee/pildid/120z/loojas000011.jpg

http://space3000.planet.ee/pildid/120z/vinyl000026.jpg

http://space3000.planet.ee/pildid/120z/linnhall000015.jpg

http://space3000.planet.ee/pildid/120z/bloods000038.jpg

http://space3000.planet.ee/pildid/120z/broadway000031.jpg

http://space3000.planet.ee/pildid/120z/fab000019%20copy.jpg

bettylafea

05-21-2009, 06:05 PM

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/christito3/DSC_0170-1.jpg

jbrshmonster

05-21-2009, 06:46 PM

nice stuff on this page

oh_snap

05-21-2009, 07:58 PM

Shot an Ataris show last night. My friend came with his lights and we did a photo shoot with them, too. Really nice dudes, and they put on a really good show, hadn't seen them since I was like 13. I'll post some of the live pictures later.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/3552333244_21f8c38922.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2422/3552349648_5b0ded3a7b.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3402/3551555645_5e72d2d562.jpg?v=0

TootsieRoller

05-21-2009, 09:21 PM

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/christito3/DSC_0170-1.jpg

Feelin the colors.

TootsieRoller

05-21-2009, 09:23 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3551583383_58e4c0047e.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3551583367_f1158fcb0b.jpg

and I tried to fix this picture... Thanks! I didn't notice it was crooked..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3551583365_a60bbbd48c.jpg?v=0

oh_snap

05-21-2009, 09:58 PM

jonthon, that wall ride is dope. is that in beantown?

here's a few from the ataris show last night.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2431/3551507751_d045f6d39c.jpg?v=1242939622

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3551505775_a3599edb0f.jpg?v=1242938959
misfits cover!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3568/3551502285_9de917ecf6.jpg?v=1242937357
fucking awesome converge half sleeve

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3552310774_dcab364631.jpg?v=1242937209

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3552309892_0b15c1fdf7.jpg?v=1242936822

Kevin Harris

05-21-2009, 10:17 PM

TootsieRoller

05-21-2009, 10:51 PM

I'd say a Nikon D70.

oh_snap

05-21-2009, 11:26 PM

XJONATHONX

05-22-2009, 02:28 AM

All my shits shot in Baltimore. Those group pictures of the band arent that good dude. Shooting people extremely wide like that tends to make them look flat (like it did in your pictures). And theres a huge reflection in dudes glasses blocking his eye. Just saying.

oh_snap

05-22-2009, 03:03 AM

word. not sure what you mean by them looking flat, and only my second time working with those lights, so still learning shit.

XJONATHONX

05-22-2009, 03:35 AM

I just feel like they look flat. Like card board cut outs. It may be from the lighting and the lack of shadows, but im pretty sure its the super wide angle.

a/s/l?

05-22-2009, 05:03 AM

like they look flat when you resize images And such and youz make them to skinny

20 Eyes

05-22-2009, 06:17 AM

man, there's been a whole lotta good stuff the past few pages. especially some of the shit from ecaps.

here's one. the dog in this picture got shot by a cop at 10:30 in the morning today. luckily she just caught a fragment and was hit in the leg. fuck cops.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3545660039_119c05284e_o.jpg

XJONATHONX

05-22-2009, 06:28 AM

Damn that sucks

mn1_fuckos

05-22-2009, 01:26 PM

Why'd the shoot at the dog 20?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3554202446_045803f40c.jpg?v=0

i think someone must have caught one to the dome because there was cops coming from all over at lest 20 squad cars rushed by in a 5 minute period

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3630/3554203790_3026c13a9b.jpg?v=0

bettylafea

05-22-2009, 03:30 PM

So.. I want to move up from a Canon powershot and get a nice Nikon or something, something manual that has all the bells and whistles that will let me hone my skills, but I'm not feeling 1000 dollar camera's either, got any suggestions for a beginner?

the d40 is great for the price.....and unless ur printing on a big scale the 6mp, shouldnt b an issue, also d60 with 2 lense kit is great.....10mp, just under 1000, you can always find a deal also......d90 is about 1400.....but its an amazing camera....you just cant go wrong with it.....i have all 3.....and i tend to use my d60 when i walk around some gully spots.....and it gives me great results! just my opinion....

Mercer2789

05-22-2009, 05:10 PM

Sorry about the dog catching a fragment in the leg, hopefully she's ok.
On the bright side, nothing bad happened to the perfect thighs in that photo.

oh_snap

05-22-2009, 06:36 PM

I just feel like they look flat. Like card board cut outs. It may be from the lighting and the lack of shadows, but im pretty sure its the super wide angle.

i'll keep that in mind next time when choosing lenses

loseryouthcrew

05-22-2009, 08:56 PM

mn1_fuckos

05-22-2009, 09:26 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3299/3554416447_139532d71a.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3551829353_a52c674f08.jpg?v=0

local chicago rapper sharkula

jbrshmonster

05-23-2009, 02:34 AM

mn always good
pics shortly

oh_snap

05-23-2009, 06:34 AM

one of my live shots of the band assassinate the scientist got used as the cover for a digital ep, stoked. (www.paperandplastick.com) and on the note of those ataris photos, i know jonothon said they look flat, but one is currently their default on myspace, so they at least like them.

ares

05-23-2009, 06:39 PM

I think the band shots do look a little flat, but i think alot of that has to do with the no detail pitch black background behind them. I didn't really mind that, but what bugged me is the reflection in the dudes glasses. Im not on my mac so I cant apple zoom in, but it looks like reflection from a softbox. Thats just a big pet peeve of mine. but I also know that glasses without anti glare coating can be a bitch to work with.

critiques aside, the band feels it and thats what matters.

mn1_fuckos

05-23-2009, 06:51 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2483/3556646215_dc50cdf9ef.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/3076506260_c01f3e4371.jpg?v=0

THE_ARTIFACTS

05-23-2009, 07:42 PM

Bored @ work :P

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3521365594_7ef4c0cbdc_o.jpg

Picked up a 100mm 2.8 macro, and its an amazing lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2055/3538938494_27c61340a9_o.jpg

mn1_fuckos

05-23-2009, 07:48 PM

rubber band ball! looks dope artifacts

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3614/3556813111_631cdfdd6e.jpg?v=0

XJONATHONX

05-23-2009, 08:03 PM

i know jonothon said they look flat, but one is currently their default on myspace, so they at least like them.

Should have made them pay you for it. Aren't they a big time band?

jbrshmonster

05-24-2009, 05:12 AM

pics coming soon..
busy being a drunkard, but loving all the work as of late. good job assbaskets!

MrChupacabra

05-24-2009, 05:44 AM

anyone wanna buy some lenses? i'll let them go pretty cheap as i'm broke right now. these are for nikon digital slr's.

Tamron 28-80mm 3.5-5.6-slightly used

Tamron 75-300mm 4 5.6-i used this once when i first got my camera
I've been using a Tamron 28-105mm 3.5-4.5 forever. Rarely use the long end either, so i'd definitely recommend the 28-80mm to anyone who wants a relatively wide angel lens with some minor zoom options.