PanicFreak
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Those are great shots.
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I'm in Kuala Lumpur for work this week-- first time visiting Asia. Arrived after midnight (local) Sunday night/Monday morning after a 28-hour travel day. Was super exhausted yesterday (Monday here, we're 12 hours ahead of east coast time), so I didn't really venture out and explore anything for very long. I'm told it'll rain in the afternoon most days, so since it was clear yesterday i forced myself to fly my quadcopter.
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Kuala Lumpur Skyline by brerwolfe, on Flickr
Kuala Lumpur Skyline by brerwolfe, on Flickr
Petronas Twin Towers - Top-down by brerwolfe, on Flickr
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Kuala Lumpur Skyline by brerwolfe, on Flickr
Kuala Lumpur Skyline by brerwolfe, on Flickr
Petronas Twin Towers - Top-down by brerwolfe, on Flickr
Those are awesome shots
SuperFinal
Neo Member
That's hawt.
Just got back from my California Roadtrip. Haven't sifted through all the images yet, but had time the other night to process this one. Not the most original - I know, but it was one to tick off the list. Plus, it was just a nice spot to watch the sun come up.
Golden Gate Sunrise by Matt Turner, on Flickr
Great shots and enjoy KL! It's an awesome city. Eat some durian and many other delicious things.
When you eventually get to shanghai be careful with your drone. You can find a map online for which areas drones are banned in. If you fly in the wrong spot in china you are gonna have a bad time.
It's been a while since I posted anything so here is a couple of shots taken on a hike
09_17_pilotmnt_23 by Iker, on Flickr
09_17_pilotmnt_24 by Iker, on Flickr
09_17_pilotmnt_26 by Iker, on Flickr
09_17_pilotmnt_23 by Iker, on Flickr09_17_pilotmnt_24 by Iker, on Flickr09_17_pilotmnt_26 by Iker, on FlickrJadedWriter
Member
I should go hiking one day. I like the last shot. Would also make for an interesting high contrast B&W.It's been a while since I posted anything so here is a couple of shots taken on a hike
yeah I have a slightly different angle of the same shot in bnw as well.
JadedWriter
Member
DSCF1973 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF1991 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF1558 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF1689 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF1865 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF1610 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF1730 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF1916 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF1778 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF1426 by Marcus Beasley, on FlickrWarm Machine
Member
Shots from last nights gig at a new bar.
Beer World 2 by Samuel Vasquez, on Flickr
Beer World 1 by Samuel Vasquez, on Flickr
Beer World 3 by Samuel Vasquez, on Flickr
Beer World 4 by Samuel Vasquez, on Flickr
Beer World 5 by Samuel Vasquez, on Flickr
All of those are really strong. You should be proud of that.
QualityPixel
Banned
Last week up near Mineral Basin which is part of Snowbird Ski Resort.
Road to Mineral Basin by Colby, on Flickr
Stream Near Mineral Basin by Colby, on Flickr
Small Waterfall in American Fork Canyon. by Colby, on Flickr
(more motion blur on the water would have been nice but I took this while standing in the river and no tripod.)
Intense Fall Colors by Colby, on Flickr
Road to Mineral Basin by Colby, on FlickrStream Near Mineral Basin by Colby, on FlickrSmall Waterfall in American Fork Canyon. by Colby, on Flickr(more motion blur on the water would have been nice but I took this while standing in the river and no tripod.)
Intense Fall Colors by Colby, on FlickrHey photoGaf, its been a while! been planning a three month trip to Japan for next year and decided that my old Nikon D7000 setup was just too damn big and heavy. So, sold the lot and grabbed myself a tidy used Fuji X100S in black, still getting used to it but very pleased with the results so far
Edit-0209 by Robb Faloon, on Flickr
Edit-0199 by Robb Faloon, on Flickr
Edit-0194 by Robb Faloon, on Flickr
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Edit-0209 by Robb Faloon, on FlickrEdit-0199 by Robb Faloon, on FlickrEdit-0194 by Robb Faloon, on FlickrEdit-0190-2 by Robb Faloon, on FlickrSo here is my first post in this thread after getting my a6000
I'm using the standard kit lens and I'm still having issues getting the focus correct...but I guess practice makes perfect. I would really appreciate constructive criticism.
I'm using the standard kit lens and I'm still having issues getting the focus correct...but I guess practice makes perfect. I would really appreciate constructive criticism.
There are some simple composition rules that can improve the overall quality of your pictures. You can start with the Rule of Thirds, which probably is the most important of them.
There's another rule that I don't know if it has a name, but it's about leaving more room to the direction the main subject is facing. So, for example, if a person is looking to the left, you can place him or her in the right line of the rule of thirds and leave more room to the left.
Example:
HazySaiyan
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JadedWriter
Member
DSCF2029 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF2160 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF2035 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF2046 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF2277 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF2091 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF2209 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF2226 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF2067 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
HazySaiyan
Banned
Thanks for the tips! I do feel like I'm a bit limited by my kit lens. I'm also having issues getting my focus down. It takes me too long to actually get stuff in focus. I hate having to constantly readjust because of my inexperience. So I tend to leave it in auto a lot.
For example this photo I took at the same museum but it didn't focus on the bear but instead it took focus on the bowl rim.
edit: found out that lightroom has rule of thirds preset.
HazySaiyan
Banned
Have a look into the focus and recompose technique, you might find it useful
Chiaroscuro
Member
I am a beginner too. I also rely a lot on AF (mainly due to my light astigmatism I am always a little unsure of how is the focus throught the viewfinder).
However, make sure that you camera is on the right AF metering mode. It seems that you are using Evaluative metering which is based on an the average of all AF points. Use Spot metering (just the AF central point), use the autofocus function by pointing to the bear and then move the camera to the right framing and make the shoot. Make sure that your auto focus function is set to One Shoot too (AI focus or Servo mode will make the camera to rredo the focus metering when moving the camera).
Elfotografoalocado
Banned
Those are great, I love your use of silhouettes, and your use of both wide angles and the perspective compression of telephoto lenses.Some recent pics with X-Pro2/X100T/X-T2 cameras.
Sometimes I cant stop shooting, I consume monographs, a camera is always with me and I'm constantly shooting. Othertimes like now, I can't even look at my camera and I hate my photographic eye. Do others go through this?
I enjoyed your visual storytelling too, and the postproccesing.
Everyone feels let down by their own photography every once in a while, it's only natural. Try to push yourself and to go to new places and it'll come back like always.
I often lurk in this thread and I am continually impressed with everyone's work, but these are something else. Awesome job, such interesting pictures!
As far as your question goes, I think it is quite common to go back and forth with your feelings on your photography. Some weeks my photos are a source of great pride and excitement for me, but then I won't be able to turn my camera on for the next week. Just need to recharge!
pixelation
Member
I'm in Kuala Lumpur for work this week-- first time visiting Asia. Arrived after midnight (local) Sunday night/Monday morning after a 28-hour travel day. Was super exhausted yesterday (Monday here, we're 12 hours ahead of east coast time), so I didn't really venture out and explore anything for very long. I'm told it'll rain in the afternoon most days, so since it was clear yesterday i forced myself to fly my quadcopter.
DJI Mavic Pro
Kuala Lumpur Skyline by brerwolfe, on Flickr
Kuala Lumpur Skyline by brerwolfe, on Flickr
Petronas Twin Towers - Top-down by brerwolfe, on Flickr
Whoa man, those shots are severely impressive!
This is the article I was looking at:
https://www.digitalphotographyformoms.com/lightroom-crop-guide-overlay/
https://www.digitalphotographyformoms.com/lightroom-crop-guide-overlay/
Just got back from my California Roadtrip. Haven't sifted through all the images yet, but had time the other night to process this one. Not the most original - I know, but it was one to tick off the list. Plus, it was just a nice spot to watch the sun come up.
Golden Gate Sunrise by Matt Turner, on Flickr
Reminds me of this one I took
in Gran Turismo 
A couple of trips to Berlin for work gave me a chance to grab a bunch of shots
PXK12799.jpg by EvilBoris, on Flickr
PXK12765.jpg by EvilBoris, on Flickr
PXK12632.jpg by EvilBoris, on Flickr
PXK12089.jpg by EvilBoris, on Flickr
SAM_1589.jpg by EvilBoris, on Flickr
PXK11961.jpg by EvilBoris, on Flickr
PXK12799.jpg by EvilBoris, on FlickrPXK12765.jpg by EvilBoris, on FlickrPXK12632.jpg by EvilBoris, on FlickrPXK12089.jpg by EvilBoris, on FlickrSAM_1589.jpg by EvilBoris, on FlickrPXK11961.jpg by EvilBoris, on FlickrHazySaiyan
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Some recent pics with X-Pro2/X100T/X-T2 cameras.
Sometimes I cant stop shooting, I consume monographs, a camera is always with me and I'm constantly shooting. Othertimes like now, I can't even look at my camera and I hate my photographic eye. Do others go through this?
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I love these!
Any good subjects I should practice on with a standard kit lens (16-50)
thesoapster
Member
Some interesting colors in this one.
So i'm looking to take better picture.... but i really am only interested in taking better pictures on my smart phone (for a number of reasons, mainly because backpacking weight is a huge issue).
To that end i'm looking for good resources on composition, color, lighting (things i can control) and are accessible to beginners . I am considering Bryan Peterson's Learning to See Creatively, but not sure if there is a better resource for absolute beginner. Anyone have any experience with it or better recommendations?
To that end i'm looking for good resources on composition, color, lighting (things i can control) and are accessible to beginners . I am considering Bryan Peterson's Learning to See Creatively, but not sure if there is a better resource for absolute beginner. Anyone have any experience with it or better recommendations?
thesoapster
Member
Honestly, the most important "rules"/basics you can find Googling around or on YouTube. Here's a video on composition from a channel I like a lot - https://youtu.be/clU3YRlFu7c. I'd consider getting his book. Although many resources are going to cater to people with larger cameras with more controls, all the principles should be the same.
Few recent things from me. Lurking back stage at a cabaret again. It's a fun hectic atmosphere back there with nervous performers.
Untitled by Bodie Strain, on Flickr
Untitled by Bodie Strain, on Flickr
Untitled by Bodie Strain, on Flickr
Untitled by Bodie Strain, on Flickr
Untitled by Bodie Strain, on Flickr
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Untitled by Bodie Strain, on FlickrUntitled by Bodie Strain, on FlickrUntitled by Bodie Strain, on FlickrUntitled by Bodie Strain, on FlickrUntitled by Bodie Strain, on FlickrUntitled by Bodie Strain, on FlickrAwesome thank you for the recommendation I appreciate it.
Thank you. I have a low opinion of my photography. Seeing the amazing photographs in this thread and at places like 500px can be both inspirational and disheartening and I sometimes wonder why I photograph. What I mean by that is what am I trying to say?
Thanks very much, I feel exactly like you do. I always feel I should look at doing some sort of project but Im not sure where to start.
Wonderful portraits, youve really captured the character of your subjects
JadedWriter
Member
DSCF2429 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF2579 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF2732 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF3043 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF2958 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF3036 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF3046 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF2821 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF2831 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF2426 by Marcus Beasley, on Flickr
DSCF2715 by Marcus Beasley, on FlickrDepends what you are interested in? Thats a good focal length range. I mostly use a 35mm (full frame equivalent lens) at f8-f11 for street style stuff. Just look for good/interesting light.
Popped back home to Snowdonia last weekend, got to see if the Fuji X100s does more than street. Pretty happy with the results
Edit-0334 by Robb Faloon, on Flickr
Edit-0237 by Robb Faloon, on Flickr
Edit-0291 by Robb Faloon, on Flickr
Edit-0334 by Robb Faloon, on FlickrEdit-0237 by Robb Faloon, on FlickrEdit-0291 by Robb Faloon, on FlickrDevilgunman
Member
Try Lynda.com and watch Ben Longs composition class. It will give you so much inspiration to go out and shoot. You will learn that youre most likely not limited by your gears. Also look for a Lightroom lesson. Some boring shots from your camera have potential to look great after proper post-processing.
Chiaroscuro
Member
These are my first attempts at photography, criticism is very welcome (but be kind, I am just learning). All shoot with my old T2i with crappy lens (not edited, straight from the camera). Better gear is Coming.
Sunny day by Marcelo Wadeck, no Flickr
Shopping by Marcelo Wadeck, no Flickr
Abstract I by Marcelo Wadeck, no Flickr
Nest of torns by Marcelo Wadeck, no Flickr
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Yeah, it looks great. Nice composition, was there much of a hike to get there?Snowdonia from a few weeks ago. Posted a very similar shot on the last page but this one was taken a few minutes later and I think the overall lighting is improved.
About an hour trek up the reasonably well defined path, so not too bad! Regretted taking up all the gear though!
