Any photographers in here?

[Nutari]

another one

 

[Joe Vance]

Just figured id share this - it reminds me of something, but im not quite sure what....lol

It was taken on a timer of my self...so it could have come out a lot better with a better angle...meh...let me know what you guys think..

 

[LEXi73]

Quick Question all...

I'm going on vacation next week and I'm debating on bringing a tripod or not.

If I do I need to buy one that is small (pack in bag), lightweight, and will hold my camera fairly well.

Anyone have a favorite tripod that they use to travel with?

I'm looking at the following:
Slik Sprint Mini
https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)

Anyone have any suggestions or options?

 

[MS3Jon]

Anything that Manfrotto makes will suit you just fine. Make sure whatever you buy will support your camera and lens before getting it.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

Get a Gorilla Pod hehe. I've always wanted to try one. You can clamp it anywhere and it'll serve as a tripod too.

 

[LEXi73]

Ya i have a gorilla pod although its the "SLR" and it's not really enough to hold my camera with any lens steady.

 

[Nutari]

Get a Gorilla Pod hehe. I've always wanted to try one. You can clamp it anywhere and it'll serve as a tripod too.

I have one of those. Smaller version. Works wonders with my P&S but it wont support my SLR.

 

[IAMHOLLYWOOD]

is that pic of the 335 on top of Dadeland?? Looks like a project I worked on in the back. Also what wheels are those, i want them!!

yea it is dadeland (both pictures actually), my favorite place to shoot when im not being hassled by security. the wheels are MorrAlloys, Monoforged VS8... pure sex in those wheels!

 

[Nutari]

 

[Nutari]

 

[IAMHOLLYWOOD]

ummm wow... makes the miata seem so insignificant

 

[Nutari]

ummm wow... makes the miata seem so insignificant

yup. I was really proud of her. She drove 300+ miles on a 3/4 tank of gas, no problems whatsoever.

It was a beautiful day.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

yup. I was really proud of her. She drove 300+ miles on a 3/4 tank of gas, no problems whatsoever.

It was a beautiful day.

I'd like to comment on the pics with the road and the mountain and electric poles....if I may

I think with a wider angle, and less sky, the picture would be better. Landscape orientation..more wide, less tall. Include more of the clouds as they add some drama.

The mountain could've been better placed in the frame. Remember rule of 3rds. I think the road isn't as significant as what you're looking at in the distance. I would suggest, before snapping a picture, look at where you're standing, and move. Get different vantage points. There's a hill ot your left, across the road, maybe climb that and get higher? Or maybe you wanna put the cam down near the ground and get lower? You might wanna try taking multiple pictures of the same subject but from different spots.

Also..time of day plays a big key here. The harsh sun, the harsh shadows.
My suggestion...go back to that same spot closer to or just after sunset or right before sunrise, or on a cloudier day, and take pics from that same spot.

Anways..I wanted to comment on that because I think that was the best pic from what you just posted.

 

[Nutari]

I'd like to comment on your first pic..if I may.

I think with a wider angle, and less sky, the picture would be better. Landscape orientation..more wide, less tall. Include more of the clouds as they add some drama.

The mountain could've been better placed in the frame. Remember rule of 3rds. I think the road isn't as significant as what you're looking at in the distance. I would suggest, before snapping a picture, look at where you're standing, and move. Get different vantage points. There's a hill ot your left, across the road, maybe climb that and get higher? Or maybe you wanna put the cam down near the ground and get lower? You might wanna try taking multiple pictures of the same subject but from different spots.

Also..time of day plays a big key here. The harsh sun, the harsh shadows.
My suggestion...go back to that same spot closer to or just after sunset or right before sunrise, or on a cloudier day, and take pics from that same spot.

Anways..I wanted to comment on that because I think that was the best pic from what you just posted.

Thank you.

hills on either side were way to steep.

I had no option for time. This is 100+ miles away from where I live. I drove through here on my way back home. It was just a 'snapshot' that came out better than I thought.

I'll be heading through here again in a couple of weeks. I'll try again.

Thanks again Glen.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

^^ no worries man.

you can take those suggestions i made and put it towards a different landscape. not necessarily that. take it and apply it to something in your neighborhood, closer to you etc. etc..

 

[altspace]

 

[323]

when u guys take car pix with multiple flashes off camera, are they just bare flashes or do you guys use anything to diffuse the lights?

 

[NVP5White]

when u guys take car pix with multiple flashes off camera, are they just bare flashes or do you guys use anything to diffuse the lights?

I've used umbrellas with some success. The difficulty comes with reflections from a larger apparent light source. Some people combine single or multiple flashes with a long exposure. They flash the car several times beginning at one end and working their way down the car. I've never tried this but I might once the weather gets warmer.

 

[323]

I've used umbrellas with some success. The difficulty comes with reflections from a larger apparent light source. Some people combine single or multiple flashes with a long exposure. They flash the car several times beginning at one end and working their way down the car. I've never tried this but I might once the weather gets warmer.

ah interesting technique. i must try this too when it gets warmer lol. majority of the time, do u use bare naked flashes (tehehe) or ur umbrella?

 

[FunkyBuddha]

ah interesting technique. i must try this too when it gets warmer lol. majority of the time, do u use bare naked flashes (tehehe) or ur umbrella?

It's called light painting. It's gotta be pitch black outside.

I've used both umbrella and bare and I like bare better. Mainly because the light doesnt' get eaten up too much by the umbrellas.
All you gotta do is figure out an angle where the lights wont show up in the reflection from where you are shooting. It's all about angles