Any photographers in here?

[FlyinHawaiian]

Dude... epic pics.

Both kitty shots are AWESOME

 

[Vocko]

I agree!

 

[sleeper3]

thanks! I have tons more on my flickr...

if you want to see more

 

[sleeper3]

some sunrise pictures from the weekend too:

 

[IAMHOLLYWOOD]

the tiger shot looks amazing. it could use some more processing to add some drama

 

[gr?]

awww kittah awwww

Bring up the exposure a notch (~ 1/3-2/3 exposure) and increase the saturation.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

Yes..kitties need to be brought up in exposure. And do a little dodge on that one eye just a bit to bring out some color.

 

[yamba6]

well since we are on the zoo topic, heres the buffalo zoo

 

[sleeper3]

you guys just need to turn up your monitor brightness!

I didn't really post process them all that much... mostly brightness and contrast work with a little boost in color. I actually went off of the histogram, not what it looked like on my monitor, so it should be pretty close to right on.

 

[yamba6]

these are old pictures if your at all talking about mine, i just started using a different program for editing recently, lightroom 2, which if you look back a few posts, youll see my dirtbiking photos.

before i was using windows live photo editor, something my gf had on her computer at the time.

 

[FlyinHawaiian]

I need to get a new wide angle lens. After processing the photos I took with Rush last weekend (i'll post in a minute), I realized that they are no-where near as sharp as my 55-250mm lens and that I really need something which is going to give me sharp results. I was looking at the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5 IS. Has anyone used it or know anyone who has? Looks like a good deal to replace my current 18-55 kit lens.

 

[sleeper3]

I was thinking about getting a new wider angle lens too. depends on how wide you want to go, but I love my 50mm f1.8. if I can get something like a 10-20mm with a decent aperture, I'd drop my kit lens like a bad habit. I am getting better with it though. all lenses seem to have an aperture sweet spot. with the 18-55, if you take a picture at f8-f10, it turns out as sharp as it's going to with that lens.

I agree though. The 55-250 takes WAY better pictures. I was in shock. that lens is the only reason I don't already have a new camera body.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

I need to get a new wide angle lens. After processing the photos I took with Rush last weekend (i'll post in a minute), I realized that they are no-where near as sharp as my 55-250mm lens and that I really need something which is going to give me sharp results. I was looking at the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5 IS. Has anyone used it or know anyone who has? Looks like a good deal to replace my current 18-55 kit lens.

What do you have now? and what body?

 

[FlyinHawaiian]

I am still probably going to get the 50mm f/1.8, but the 10mm and 20mm lenses are WAY too expensive for me. I found the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 on Amazon for $170, and if its anything like the 55-250, I think it'll be a major step up. I really don't have the money to go to the top-shelp lenses. If I were getting paid to take photos, then yes, but for now, I'll stay cheap.

Here's the Rush Photoshoot:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25174230@N03/3902189571/" title="Glamour Shot by flyinhawaiian071, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/3902189571_14f6e8acfc.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Glamour Shot" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25174230@N03/3902189333/" title="G35 and MSP by flyinhawaiian071, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/3902189333_def7138b3e.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="G35 and MSP" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25174230@N03/3902966490/" title="Gray Machines Wide by flyinhawaiian071, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2629/3902966490_0d7be7b702.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Gray Machines Wide" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25174230@N03/3902188947/" title="Heavenly Rays by flyinhawaiian071, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/3902188947_81306ea789.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Heavenly Rays" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25174230@N03/3902189077/" title="Macro Infinity by flyinhawaiian071, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/3902189077_e9e97327a2.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Macro Infinity" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25174230@N03/3902967254/" title="Proud Owners by flyinhawaiian071, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3902967254_22730d3b21.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Proud Owners" /></a>

 

[FlyinHawaiian]

What do you have now? and what body?

I have the kit nasty nasty 18-55mm lens and a Digital Rebel XTi

 

[altspace]

Yeah it is. It was so much fun.

I recognized some of the stalagmites and of course the heart. Been there a few times myself long ago. It is an awesome experience for sure.

 

[sleeper3]

I've taken some killer pictures with the kit lens... but I agree, it could be sharper... we have the exact same setup! minus of course my 50mm 1.8.


also, you're welcome.

 

[siberiankiss]

Just got a new 50mm 1.8... got to play around with it at Cars & Coffee this past weekend:

 

[FlyinHawaiian]

I've taken some killer pictures with the kit lens... but I agree, it could be sharper... we have the exact same setup! minus of course my 50mm 1.8.


also, you're welcome.

HAHA, its a good setup to have, though I think you're probably the better photographer between us. We'll have an even setup soon enough once I man-up and buy the 50mm 1.8

And thank you... do I owe you a finder's fee? LOL

 

[sleeper3]

nah, I just love hunting the interwebs for deals. I ordered my 50mm from them, and they're legit.