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GAF Photography Q2 - 2014
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Got a few lucky shots this week.
The Stare Down by Andy C (AC), on Flickr
Approaching by Andy C (AC), on Flickr
The Pollen Baskets by Andy C (AC), on Flickr
The Stare Down by Andy C (AC), on Flickr
Approaching by Andy C (AC), on Flickr
The Pollen Baskets by Andy C (AC), on Flickr
Sometimes a random quick snapshot gets you a rather pleasing results. It's almost more satisfying to discover a good quick, intuitive snapshot rather than a photo that you tried to carefully compose.
A view from a metro window by Henri Kotka, on Flickr
A view from a metro window by Henri Kotka, on Flickr
Abstruse Moose
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Hi photography GAF. I'm new to both this thread and photography itself. I have a humble Nikon D3000 with the default 18-55mm lens. I'll likely invest in a new lens in the future, but until then I'd like to share some of my very much amateur photography. C&C are welcome.
IR_420_4 by Infinite Rhino, on Flickr
IR_420_6 by Infinite Rhino, on Flickr
IR_420_10 by Infinite Rhino, on Flickr
IR_420_4 by Infinite Rhino, on FlickrIR_420_6 by Infinite Rhino, on FlickrIR_420_10 by Infinite Rhino, on Flickr
Some really amazing stuff here as of late. I can't quite match it but heres a couple of recent shots that I finally got up.
Untitled by trapperkreeper, on Flickr
Spring is here by trapperkreeper, on Flickr
Untitled by trapperkreeper, on FlickrSpring is here by trapperkreeper, on Flickrtheepicoftyler
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Thanks a lot. I turned out a lot like I had hoped.
Here's some stuff from this weekend. Tried my hand at getting some nice shots of the dark sky. A little noisey-- any tips on reducing noise? I wanted to try getting some Milky Way shots, but I think I might be running into some hardware limitations soon (Sony NEX-5).
DSC02420 by tylerjacobs, on Flickr
DSC02426 by tylerjacobs, on Flickr...and a couple of stone faced Easter portraits (they wanted to see what their iris' looked like; the little guy had trouble staying still long enough to get a good focus unfortunately).
DSC02441 by tylerjacobs, on Flickr
DSC02446 by tylerjacobs, on FlickrThanks a lot. I turned out a lot like I had hoped.
Here's some stuff from this weekend. Tried my hand at getting some nice shots of the dark sky. A little noisey-- any tips on reducing noise? I wanted to try getting some Milky Way shots, but I think I might be running into some hardware limitations soon (Sony NEX-5).
What ISO did you use for those photos?
To reduce noise you may need a better camera, sorry no easy way to put it. You can try lower ISO with exposures longer than 30 seconds on bulb mode, but I'm afraid the movement of the stars may be noticeable on the photos.
But still they are very good I did no better in mines, also summer is coming and the milky way is more noticeable during that time, gonna try some then.
Flickr says 400 and 800. Is flickr wrong sometimes about meta-data?
I'm gonna try somewhere near Enchanted Rock TX over the next 2 months with a D3200 + Nikon 14-24 mm f/2.8D @ something like:
1. 30 seconds
2. 14mm
3. ISO ??
Any tips?
I'm no expert on this but I have read a bit on the subject off and on. One way to reduce the noise would be photo stacking using software such as Deepskystacker. (You push the ISO as high as you are comfortable with on your camera and then stack multiple photos to remove noise.) Framing wouldn't be the same from frame to frame so if you want to include foreground element you will have to take a picture how you want the foreground to be framed and then composite the final milky way picture onto it.
It really depends on what you want to achieve: is it clear image of milky way? or is it star field without trail? Really good astro photos are going to need tracker + photo stacking. Astro photography can get as complicated as you want it to be. You can find a lot of info just Googling the subject.
Mine usually don't get it wrong but is always good to ask to the source
found this tutorial to reduce noise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rydg7JGTAbw
ISO 3200 give the best results with a decent tripod
This one talks all different kinds of astro photography. If all you need is star field, the video posted above will do.
http://www.gyes.eu/astro/camera_settings.htm
http://www.gyes.eu/astro/camera_settings.htm
You should be fine esp if you turn off the screen on the back once you get it setup.
There's a bit of discussion in this thread for astrophotography:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=531996
Started with a neat photo from Salva, then plenty of fellow Gaffers pitched in with some truly wonderful photos. There are a fair few helpful posts in there about camera settings for photos, too. I'd love to see more astrophotos on GAF.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=531996
Started with a neat photo from Salva, then plenty of fellow Gaffers pitched in with some truly wonderful photos. There are a fair few helpful posts in there about camera settings for photos, too. I'd love to see more astrophotos on GAF.
Chairmanchuck
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I tried to use it, but somehow all the things I tried didnt really work to make the clouds "stand out".
theepicoftyler
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There is a lot of good information being posted in here right now. I definitely want to keep trying, and if I understand correctly...
I took those shots above with the OSS 16-50mm f3.5 kit lens. I do have a Pentax Super Takumar 50mm f1.4 for this body too. Should I try that lens for better result? Will the shorter focal length allow me to let in more light? I liked the kit lens because of the wider angle, but maybe the cropped lens could provide some better results light wise.
I took those shots above with the OSS 16-50mm f3.5 kit lens. I do have a Pentax Super Takumar 50mm f1.4 for this body too. Should I try that lens for better result? Will the shorter focal length allow me to let in more light? I liked the kit lens because of the wider angle, but maybe the cropped lens could provide some better results light wise.
Wider lens allow you to have longer exposure before star trail becomes visible so it might be a wash here for what you are trying to do.
theepicoftyler
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I see. I've been doing some visual research on Flickr, and I think I'm going to spring for the Sigma 19mm f2.8 some time soon for this purpose. It seem as if people are having some success with that lens + my camera setup.
To disrupt all of my posts with no pics:
DSC02503 by tylerjacobs, on FlickrThe cherry blossoms are in bloom.
It's a nice day for sky photos
Love sky photos, love them clouds.
I miss DT Champaign. Awesome photos.I did some long exposure stuff again tonight. I used the NEX's smart remote app, only to find out that it doesn't shoot in RAW with those modes. So I guess I'll have to get an IR remote.
I am rather pleased with how these turned out.
Does anyone have any tips for how to address the way the street lights flared in these pictures?
Thanks a lot. I turned out a lot like I had hoped.
Here's some stuff from this weekend. Tried my hand at getting some nice shots of the dark sky. A little noisey-- any tips on reducing noise? I wanted to try getting some Milky Way shots, but I think I might be running into some hardware limitations soon (Sony NEX-5).
There is a noise reduction application in the store, but not sure how useful it is.
I have a NEX-5 too, here's is my attempt at long exposure from couple of weeks ago:
seventynine
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IMG_2071 - Version 2 by O. S. E., on Flickr
IMG_1983 - Version 2 by O. S. E., on Flickr
IMG_1991 - Version 2 by O. S. E., on Flickr
Untitled by O. S. E., on Flickr
Untitled by O. S. E., on Flickrtheepicoftyler
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It's a nice town. I've been living here for the past few months for work.
Fëanor;109157403 said:
My lens was dirty that night. I didn't realize it until I had the photos on my computer at home. Rookie hour.
There is a noise reduction application in the store, but not sure how useful it is.
I have a NEX-5 too, here's is my attempt at long exposure from couple of weeks ago:
Nice shot. I haven't tried any of the apps in the store yet. They seem pretty expensive without a way to try it out.
on instagram: sebastianskopek
thx hEist & aidan
yes, definitely!
I realized this not so long ago and spent a fortune on gear in the past
.The sooner a ambitious photographer realizes this the better. Photography is all about the lighting, moment, finding interesting perspective and not FF shallow DOF madness.
on instagram: sebastianskopek
thx hEist & aidan
yes, definitely!
I realized this not so long ago and spent a fortune on gear in the past
The sooner a ambitious photographer realizes this the better. Photography is all about the lighting, moment, finding interesting perspective and not FF shallow DOF madness.
/followed.
keep on the good work. really liking it.
on instagram: sebastianskopek
thx hEist & aidan
yes, definitely!
I realized this not so long ago and spent a fortune on gear in the past
The sooner a ambitious photographer realizes this the better. Photography is all about the lighting, moment, finding interesting perspective and not FF shallow DOF madness.
Those photos are great I am gonna follow ya too
If I wanted to practice stacking photos, how would I do it?
I was thinking I could stay within the outskirts of north Austin and capture a few major stars and use that. Would that be enough? Or is that insufficient for the stacking software alignment?
I was thinking I could stay within the outskirts of north Austin and capture a few major stars and use that. Would that be enough? Or is that insufficient for the stacking software alignment?
What do you mean for stacking software alignment?
Pretty sure stacking software was specifically invented for startrail shots.
Ive used them (helicon focus) to focus stack, just need a tripod and keep the camera in the same position the software really does a good job lining everything up.
Yesterday's photos.
I took this last year sometime, film doesnt have a date stamp.
One by WRY Photo, on Flickr
Just a couple of shots I've been working on this month. The top is from South Korea and the bottom was taken in Thailand.
some instagrams with my s4 mini
Fëanor;109300071 said:Bunch of sunset stuff I have from some time-lapse sequences I did last year.
Gif from one of my sequences. Rather short one at that.
I took this last year sometime, film doesnt have a date stamp.
One by WRY Photo, on Flickr- Status