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GAF Photography Q2 - 2014
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Fixed1979
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First trip outside with my camera. Really tried to get some highspeed and lowspeed shots for my intro class but totally disappointed with the results. I didn't realize how difficult...actually impossible...it is to get a low shutter speed shot during the day without a filter, I managed to get up to 1/4" when the clouds were completely covering the sun, after that it was useless. The high speed shots faired better, but after reviewing the pictures I'm not really happy with my angle or my subject. And I didn't notice the piece of garbage on the other side of the creek, thankfully I have lots of time to find something better to shoot and most likely order in a filter.
HSCreek by fixed1979, on Flickr
Here are a couple other ones taken on the same walk about, which I'm not totally embarrassed by.
Prints by fixed1979, on Flickr
leaf by fixed1979, on Flickr
HSCreek by fixed1979, on FlickrHere are a couple other ones taken on the same walk about, which I'm not totally embarrassed by.
Prints by fixed1979, on Flickrleaf by fixed1979, on Flickr
Botanical garden by Henri Kotka, on Flickr
DSCF3507 by Henri Kotka, on Flickr
DSCF34611 by Henri Kotka, on Flickr
Lessons learned:
1. Deer are seriously a threat to mankind. Only armored vehicles should be used west of Austin at night.
2. Don't bring lots of nice beer in a cooler and forget a bottle opener.
3. Be absolutely sure you know how to spot the center of the galaxy. Sagittarius is a very difficult thing to find on mobile apps. Internets are thin out in west central Texas.
Also the milky way was in no way defined like that with natural vision. I was hoping it would be. The sky was only brighter where it was. The image I posted was a stack of
4. I think a quality timer/camera is needed. I had another set of images that just would not stack in photoshop. I suspect it's because the timing between shots was off, or I didn't apply a precise foreground mask, or someone drove through and messed up the lighting in one shot, or I accidentally nudged the tripod ever so slightly screwing up the alignment/median algorithm. You sort of prepare for these things but when you're outside with 0 light whatsoever it's different.
Love this shot, the sky looks fantastic.
Had another race meeting to shoot this weekend:
RapidCancel
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^ Love your motorsports stuff and the Japan pics you posted in the other thread. What races do you usually cover?
Thanks allot
I have worked with the UK and European historic F3 associations the past year or so now which is allot of fun. Sadly it's not something that I think I'll be able to carry on doing much in the UK as getting media passes is getting more difficult, especially the level of public liability insurance you need. Edit: my pictures from last year should be on the race reports of both these sites - http://www.1000ccf3historicracingassociation.org.uk/ and http://www.f3historic.com/ (sadly missed this years European race at mugello)
Going to be back in Japan in a week so will be posting a load more pictures here soon!
Professor Renegade
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Hey guys, I'm a tad new to photography and the only training that I've had with DSLR cameras was back in high school media arts, but I've been thinking of getting a camera so that I can take proper pictures for my blog.
Right now I'm looking at a Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2MP DSLR, would this be a good choice for a beginner?
I don't think I'll be getting any extra lenses or things like that, but I would to take pictures on something that's not a cellphone.
Right now I'm looking at a Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2MP DSLR, would this be a good choice for a beginner?
I don't think I'll be getting any extra lenses or things like that, but I would to take pictures on something that's not a cellphone.
Bob Dobalina
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I would go with a used Rebel t1i, t2i or t3i if you're lucky over a T3. It's not a very good camera to be honest.
sechsterangriff
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RapidCancel
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Thanks allot
Edit: my pictures from last year should be on the race reports of both these sites - http://www.1000ccf3historicracingassociation.org.uk/ and http://www.f3historic.com/ (sadly missed this years European race at mugello)
Going to be back in Japan in a week so will be posting a load more pictures here soon!
How tough is it to get media passes? Always wanted to try that at a motosports event, but don't really know what it entails. Came back from the MotoGP race in COTA last month and it always sucks that there's some sort of chain fence blocking your photos or not being able to get as close as you want.
Nexus Zero
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Some of my favourites from a recent trip to Japan
In the UK you need proof that you are working for magazine, have been published and have public liability insurance up to 10 million pounds... In France I left a 50 deposit....
It's an amazing experience hanging over the wall while people throw cars at you haha.
Give it a try, I only got started by asking once and bluffing my way into it.
RapidCancel
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Welp, guess that rules me out lol. Maybe some day then
Until then, I'll just take pics at track days or something.Has anyone ever published a photobook just to put on their own coffee table or anything from flickr? How was the quality and etc?
Recently picked up my first camera. Need to start using it more though!
https://flic.kr/p/n8FBKy https://www.flickr.com/people/98794646@N03/
https://flic.kr/p/n8DKnv https://www.flickr.com/people/98794646@N03/
https://flic.kr/p/n8FAkQ https://www.flickr.com/people/98794646@N03/
https://flic.kr/p/n8FBKy https://www.flickr.com/people/98794646@N03/https://flic.kr/p/n8DKnv https://www.flickr.com/people/98794646@N03/https://flic.kr/p/n8FAkQ https://www.flickr.com/people/98794646@N03/
dr3upmushroom
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Some photos from a recent trip to San Francisco.
seventynine
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^ What's the story with that last shot there 3up?
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Took the EF-S 55-250mm out to Claremont Gardens today. Still getting to grips with it, like what auto focus and exposure modes to use.
The first two shots were a complete fluke, but I like the chaos in them.
The cat seemingly had the run of the whole gardens.
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The first two shots were a complete fluke, but I like the chaos in them.
The cat seemingly had the run of the whole gardens.
theepicoftyler
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I took this the other day and really liked the composition; the focus is a little off though so it was more suitable as an instagram pic.
RapidCancel
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Still continuing my Japan pictures:
Lost by Rapid Cancel, on Flickr
Memories by Rapid Cancel, on Flickr
A Man and His Monkey by Rapid Cancel, on Flickr
Back in Time by Rapid Cancel, on Flickr
Lost by Rapid Cancel, on Flickr
Memories by Rapid Cancel, on Flickr
A Man and His Monkey by Rapid Cancel, on Flickr
Back in Time by Rapid Cancel, on Flickr
sechsterangriff
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sechsterangriff
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Hey, my first post here at Gaf. I've been checking your photos for a long time now and have seen some awesome stuff.
I wanted to share some of my latest too, most of them taken with the Sony A7r.
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Bill S. Preston. Esq.
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Recently picked up my first camera. Need to start using it more though!
Didn't think I'd see pics of Derry in here!
This thread keeps getting better, some amazing stuff here all the time.
Here are some I took from the Airport Overlook
Untitled by trapperkreeper, on Flickr
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Here are some I took from the Airport Overlook
Untitled by trapperkreeper, on FlickrUntitled by trapperkreeper, on FlickrUntitled by trapperkreeper, on FlickrUntitled by trapperkreeper, on FlickrSome of my favourites from my recent holiday to Lake Mochdre in Wales:
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DSC00451.jpg by DagsJT, on Flickr
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DSC00448.jpg by DagsJT, on Flickr
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DSC00348.jpg by DagsJT, on Flickr
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20140505_095952_1 by DagsJT, on Flickr
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20140505_102204 by DagsJT, on Flickr
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20140505_100249_1 by DagsJT, on Flickr
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DSC00451.jpg by DagsJT, on Flickr2.
DSC00448.jpg by DagsJT, on Flickr3.
DSC00348.jpg by DagsJT, on Flickr4.
20140505_095952_1 by DagsJT, on Flickr5.
20140505_102204 by DagsJT, on Flickr6.
20140505_100249_1 by DagsJT, on FlickrHey, my first post here at Gaf. I've been checking your photos for a long time now and have seen some awesome stuff.
I wanted to share some of my latest too, most of them taken with the Sony A7r.
Welcome to GAF friend.
I have to ask how you took these two shots, they look like a combination of low shutter speed and panning but i'm not sure.
First one through panning and the second one was just a low shutter speed shot (1/13 s/F5)
Not the greatest place for taking pics! I've seen a few Derry Gaffers posting on here though.
dr3upmushroom
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Just developed a Kodak Portra 400 roll. Shot with a Rollei35. Had an open question for all about how you process your film? There's a local camera store but they've stopped developing film. I've just been taking in my rolls into Walgreens (All Purpose pharmacy store for Non-Americans), can't complain so far but was curious if others mailed them out to places that specialize in developing or just stick to local stores that can do it.
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