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Very nice shots Mugen910.

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Thanks Mr. B

I recently read somewhere that when doing a photo with a water reflection that you should focus on the water and it somehow brings out the picture...have you tried/done this?

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Thanks, Brother!:) The "Mrs". Likes It, But I Prefer It Off, Myself. Is It Easy To Turn on & Off?

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Goofin' with the macro lens again...

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Miscellan...51_qqiEt-L.jpg

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Miscellan...86_Apgvz-L.jpg

http://m-mason.smugmug.com/Miscellan...13_usPSS-L.jpg

-Roland.

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Love Macro Shots... Haven't had time to play lately having to get everything ready for the hospital on Tuesday!! :D

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Nice, 2 of my favorite things...maps and compasses

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Yes. D5000 right?

Menu -> custom settings -> shooting/display -> Date imprint -> off

That should take care of the pesky numbers.

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My daughter is really interested in art and has been looking at some of my old images that I shot when I a shooter (back in the day before digital). Lately she has been grabbing our little DPAS and today she snapped this:

http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictur...addy%20001.jpg

Not as high quality as other images in this thread, but I was impressed with the composition, especially from a 10 year old who is just starting to pick up on this stuff and who didn't have any coaching.

She has an eye, and exposure can be taught!

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Definitely some Natural talent shining through at such a young age

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Thanks, Brother!:tu

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Very Nice, Steve!:tu

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Def a great eye Steve...very nice photo.

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One of my current favorites.

http://a03-b03.mypicturetown.com:80/...item.jpg?rot=1

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http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...ntownbench.jpg

B&W for photo class.

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Very Nice I love the contrast of B&W

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This same picture was taken on film for my class. I am still in the learning phase with film so i get all my settings dialed in digitally then I bracket my film shots. I will have physical negs of these next Tuesday.

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Not sure why I like these shots but I do.


http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sctUupuw_Zk/Sz...0/IMG_9583.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sctUupuw_Zk/Sz...0/IMG_9585.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sctUupuw_Zk/Sz...0/IMG_9631.JPG

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Sweet!! After the kiddo gets here and everything settles down I'm gonna make use of my negative scanner on printer and scan in all my old negatives from school... should be some interesting stuff in there to post

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Soo..um..when traveling...you guys carry a tripod, small pocket pod, or nothing?

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used to carry a small pocket pod but it broke :( getting ready to purchase full size carbon tripod with pistol grip instead of handle bar :D

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1960's Slik aluminum tripod tribar head. I love it! I am looking into updating so I can return the tripod to its rightful owner (GF's mom)

Here is what ill be going with.
Legs
http://www.lumieretech.com/store/pro...roductid=16188
Head
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...head_with.html

Overdoing it? Maybe. The head adds height to the overall pod which is what I want. I am not afraid to pay extra for something that will last as long as my current pod. 40 years

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My thing is more of when traveling...is there a fine line between sacrificing a really nice picture setup by carrying around just a few accessories and carrying a lot (tripod, extra lenses, and batteries to lug)

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I don't carry a tri-pod unless I'm going someplace specifically to shoot photos. Usually, the camera and lenses are enough.

-Mark.

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There was a few times I wish I had a tripod with me during my last trip but then I forget how much I enjoy traveling as light as possible. Though I didn't know about bean bags..that might have helped with a few shots that needed longer exposures.

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Wherever I go I bring my bag.

D40X
N80
18-55 Kit
55-200 vr
50 1.8
Sb 600
0.18X fisheye

2 rolls each of 100, 400, 3200 34mm film

Sensor swabs & E2
lens cloths
R2 filter
8pt cross
NDF
Circular polarizer
Flashlight

2 CR123 batteries
4 AA's

And I carry my pod like a club.....

So Im a mule. I never find myself wishing I had something.

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What are these "rolls" of "film" you speak of?

-Roland.

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Snapped this today after I taught my undergrad class. Such a beautiful day ... I'm surprised converting it to B&W was the right move (it really was).

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/...5b96be4e_o.jpg

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Im taking a darkroom class Shooting in B&W going back to the roots of photography to better understand the art. I also use a Nikon FG-20 and an EM.

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Awesome tonal range. :tu

Definitely a keeper

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everyone must be out shooting this thread has died :-(

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Nope just playing with new toys! I got a new AB800, a couple umbrellas, and a High Output Beauty Dish (White). Been toying with studio lighting. I couldnt afford two lights so I have been doing single light and reflector stuff. Still not getting the results I am shooting for, but some nice lighting :tu

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Night photo of the Ritz.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...0/DSC_3245.jpg

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Nice :tu

After tomorrow I should have pictures of Baby McSmokey to Post WOOT going in for induction at 5 AM wish us luck

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Good luck Justin. With the baby too ;)

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That's a beautiful shot of the Ritz! Are you shooting from the park right by the fountain?

I have had a Canon Elan 7ne that has been sitting in my closet for months now. I used ot love shooting with that thing, but film seems like it's so hard to get and develop now. Up north I had a dark room to work with, but down here, nada.

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Yep just past the fountain. Took the same picture in BW 100speed film Im developing it tomorrow. Lets hope I dont screw it up. :-/

Do you still have your darkroom equipment?

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Nope, never had my own darkroom. I lived in Morgantown, WV and used WVU's photography school's darkroom. I knew the professor from when I went there and he let me use the room as long as I kicked in for supplies and wasn't there during class hours. Summers were always nice, no students.

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level out the horizon (easy to do in ps) Sorry it drives me nuts when landscapes are crooked. Otherwise great shot, love the way the water turned out.

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And I Thought It Was Just My Old Eyes!:r

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I too really like the shot I believe picassa has a straigtening tool.

Any flash recommendations for my T1i?

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Yes: Canon Speedlight 430EX II or 580EX II. You're buying about a week late, though -- they just ended a decent instant rebate on those flashes. Still ... you can get them from Amazon, B&H, Adorama, or used over at PotN or FM.

If you can afford it, there are a lot of reasons to get the 580. If you want something slightly more portable, get the 430. They're both good flashes; but the 580 is more feature-rich.

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Is the 580 worth the extra scratch??

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2701/...811ba11b_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/...6b5550dc_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/...c65207a7_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/...6b8ff35f_o.jpg

:D

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It is if you want something more future-proof. It has a longer range/is more powerful. It has more features in terms of angles and such. It can be used as a master in a multi-flash situation ... and it can be used off camera by itself.

"Worth the extra scratch" is relative ... and totally dependent on your intended usage.

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580 is a great flash, It is especially useful at work for me because if I ever have to use a full dump on it, the recharge is much better than the older 430 or 550 flashes. However, if I'm not mistaken the new 430 can sync with other flashes as well as be used off camera as the 580 is capable of.

I don't know that you will encounter too many situations in which the 430 would be incapable of something and you would absolutely need the 580 (not knowing what you do) but if it is in the right price range, the 580 does have some benefits and perks as Darrel pointed out

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I think the 430EX II can be used as a "slave" in a 2+ off-camera configuration; but the 580 is needed as the master. I like the 430; but I sometimes wish I had the 580 for the further reach, ease of use, and improved focus assist.

Either way, be sure you get the updated models (EX II) because they have improved recharge speeds, better build quality, and other general cool improvements over the old models.

Oh ... and go over to http://photography-on-the.net/forum :D

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I'm there... its like a chore to read everything (although in a good way) because there is so much posted each day that you cannot keep up with it.

I use an older 550 at work which holds up pretty well, but they also have some 430s that suck ass for recharge time and just don't have the chops to give you the light needed in some situations.

However, we are switching over to new 50Ds which are sweeeeeet. The live view feature is pretty awesome

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:r

Sorry, Jim ... I was telling kenstogie to go over there. I knew you were there from a conversation we had a loooooong time ago. I'm "Dokk" over there, btw.

I've never used the old 430s; but the new one I have has *awesome* recharge time. With good batteries, I can do a 7 shot burst and it flashes every time. :tu


Mmmmm ... 50Ds. I wouldn't mind one of those. Higher on my list, though: 5D or 5D MkII. :dr

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40 or 50D with e2n battery grip makes it sorta feel like a Mk (awesome purchase for shooting more comfortably in portrait)

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Word. I've got a grip on my T1i, which helps *a lot* ... especially when there's heavy glass on it. :D