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10-22-2008, 08:04 PM | #301 |
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Not bad shots at all! Other than some of the extreme angles, I think these are great, particularly the action shots.
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10-23-2008, 05:04 PM | #302 |
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Yay for AWJunkies! Love those shots...hopefully will be able to tweak my camera around and get a couple pictures looking better than what I have atm . Thanks for the writeup!
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10-26-2008, 01:55 AM | #303 |
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Any suggestions?
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10-27-2008, 06:01 PM | #304 |
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Compositionally, they're all pretty good The first one is spot-on, and I think for the 3rd one, given how close you are to having it as a profile shot of the car, it's best to have the wheels straightened out (or at least, straight enough so you don't see tire tread) in this case.
The second one is a tough one...it really is a bit out of focus, but the angle is great. Panning shots can be quite difficult...make sure you try to keep your focus on the front of the car and follow through with the shot, pivoting your whole body at the waist and not just moving your upper body. |
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10-28-2008, 12:37 PM | #306 |
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Hello photography goons!
I'm just getting started in digital photography, and am trying to absorb as much information as is humanly possible, so all criticism is appreciated! I'm currently looking into macro photography because every time i see a dash cluster or a shift knob in macro I just love it. So I'm looking for some lens advice. I have a Canon Digital Rebel (non-XT) and I have been thinking about starting out with a macro lens that still has an AutoFocus option. The one I was specifically considering is the EF-S 60mm f/2.8. Is there anything you season photo guys would recommend I beware of/look out for? Any and all help is welcome! |
10-28-2008, 03:42 PM | #307 |
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Nice advise
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10-28-2008, 03:56 PM | #308 | |
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10-28-2008, 04:12 PM | #309 | |
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The 50mm was probably my second choice. One question on the use of flash with macro though. Doesn't the flash wash out the subject while in macro or do you diffuse it somehow? I might be misusing diffuse, so forgive me. |
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10-28-2008, 04:21 PM | #310 | |
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10-28-2008, 04:45 PM | #311 |
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Those would be taken inside a lightbox, no? If I get a macro lens I really want to make some kind of cheap lightbox.
Also, I guess that answers my next question. If i really want to get into this I should probably invest in a good flash that I can diffuse / point upward. Finally, what lens used for those shots? Thats just about the level of detail / zoom I am looking for, if not perhaps a little more. |
10-28-2008, 04:49 PM | #312 | |
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10-28-2008, 04:55 PM | #313 |
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wow and the flash pointed upward gave such great distribution of light. I think I have my next two investments pinned down.
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10-28-2008, 04:58 PM | #314 |
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10-29-2008, 10:10 AM | #315 |
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10-29-2008, 10:21 AM | #316 |
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Here is a recent photograph I took. Ignoring rule of thirds advice, anything else I should be looking for?
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10-29-2008, 03:46 PM | #317 |
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Okay, I've got an idea...let's try something new here Rather than me telling you what I think of it, based on what you've read in this thread...what do you believe you could've done better on each of these photos? After all, learning is just as much being able to repeat or show what you learned as it is just listening or reading something.
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10-29-2008, 03:49 PM | #318 |
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My main issue with this photos aside from rule of thirds is the location and the angle that it was shot. You can see a trash can in the background and it looks like it was shot at eye level, which almost makes it look like a for sale ad instead of a photo you're trying to really get nice and artistic with.
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10-29-2008, 04:12 PM | #319 |
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I only went through the first few posts by Armin but I tried using the rule of 3rds as much as I can and the extreme low (had no way of getting extreme highs) on my last few detail pics:
Not the best pics, but I think an improvement over before (I won't shame myself with those pics though they wouldn't be too hard to find with a search) |
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And some others:
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10-29-2008, 04:18 PM | #321 | |
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Also, for the photo I quoted...be careful on the edges there. Rule of thirds is great but don't abide by it and put the edge of the car all the way at the edge of the frame. |
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10-29-2008, 04:32 PM | #322 | |
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Thanks for the advice, i'll work on it tonight. Doing the AMS drag car that's headed for SEMA 08. =D |
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