Any photographers in here?

[NVP5White]

Nope. Manfrotto 055CLB pod / 141RC head and positioned it as low I could get it with the passenger seat removed. Then pulled the column up just above the floor to reduce any vibs and used a 20mm prime. Manually shooting on a 2 sec timer. Canon Mark Series.

I would not have guessed you took the seat out for the shot. I wonder if there is a set-up that could give you stable looking shots without removing the seat. Any ideas?

 

[Shasta]

I would not have guessed you took the seat out for the shot. I wonder if there is a set-up that could give you stable looking shots without removing the seat. Any ideas?

Well by removing the seat I was able to get the pod in the rear corner of the car in front of the rear seat and low. One leg was extended all the way into the front corner and the other was places in the left rear corner so it was actually really stable. I tried using the seat belt but didn't work but I could drive around with no worries of tipping over because it was so stable. A rollcage would be the ultimate platform to attach a special bracket. The unobstructed view though without the front seat gives you plenty of rotation and its only a 10 minute job so not too bad.

I tried positioning with the seat in and impossible if you use a solid tripod (which is a must) and with the seats being leather I didn't want to take a chance and tear them trying to wedge the tripod beside them.

 

[NVP5White]

I have the seats in back down with my bike in back. That got me thinking about placing the tripod in back and securing it with bungies or something using the cargo tie-downs. I'll let you know what I come up with.

 

[ProjectFD3S]

No comment about that tach pic...

EDIT: I mean the one that was submitted not yours. Although, yours is out of focus, too. I don't want to be a picture snob, but focus is there for a reason.

EDIT 2: See Altspace's current sig for a fine example of long-exposure-yet-in-focus photography.

ya, the only difference if you take a look is my car is reving, thus vibrating. If I was not reving it would be in focus like Altspace's

 

[tekkie]

some pics I took when I was in germany a few weeks back, obviously at night and it was really the first time I tried this so I am happy with the results

 

[altspace]

My quick attempt of an interior shot.

 

[Shasta]

^^^ Nicely done...What type of lighting?

 

[ProjectFD3S]

My quick attempt of an interior shot.

thats beautiful

 

[altspace]

Thanks. In my garage with overhead florescent lights. Defused it with a white sheet over the windshield. Adjusted camera settings and snap.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

^^ pretty good!

 

[Shasta]

Straighten out the pic and its perfect, really excellent interior shot. What kind of camera? I think I'd crash looking at that dash while driving at night, mesmerizing.

 

[altspace]

Simple point and shot 3 year old camera....Konica Minolta DiMage A200

 

[Shasta]

Simple point and shot 3 year old camera....Konica Minolta DiMage A200

Well you do it proud that would make a fantastic desktop. See its not always the camera, being in the right hands is what counts.

 

[maduhbee]

you betcha!

 

[altspace]

Well you do it proud that would make a fantastic desktop. See its not always the camera, being in the right hands is what counts.

Thanks. That's exactly the message I try to convey to all who start out in photography. Many believe the most expensive camera will create magical pictures.

 

[ZoominMX-5]

Thanks. That's exactly the message I try to convey to all who start out in photography. Many believe the most expensive camera will create magical pictures.

Got any books to suggest? Or do you simply tell them to pick up the camera and go shoot everything and anything.

 

[altspace]

Oh heck no. You have to learn the basics first of photography as well as your camera capabilities. Then you can begin experimenting with everything. Tons of websites and books. Too many to list.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

Definitely. I want to start freelance this year so I'm putting up pictures that would serve as a portfolio. You're right..knowing the purpose is where it's at. Any suggestions on the photos there? Any critique?

The album thing is free, and it's easy. It's not too bad. Simple, and not too many functions.

I checked out your new site. I think its a good start. I like the albumn tool, but there are better looking ones out there, IMO. I'm not really familiar with the names, but I know there are many that are free and easy to integrate into your site.

About the pictures: I think you have to decide what you want your site to be. A showcase for your best work. A portfolio for professional or educational purposes. A running photoblog of your most recent work. An online family-style albumn with tons of pics organized by event or holiday family and friends can view.

Knowing the purpose can help you better select which images to post on the web. I went through this when I got a smugmug account. At first I put tons of stuff on there. Then a ton of holiday/vacation/family stuff. Then just a few galleries to serve as a portfolio. Since I didn't really have a clear idea of what I wanted the site to be, it was very difficult for me to determine which pictures to show.

Anyway, I hope this helps. Visit my somewhat neglected smugmug site here:
http://ems539.smugmug.com

 

[altspace]

Cool sites. I really need to update mine at some point. Been to damn busy with projects.

www.altspace.com

 

[02PROTEGE2.0]

hey i just re did my site, used to be like posts, but i like this lightbox version better. let me know!

www.potatobrownies.net