The "Ive taken a pic and I kinda like it" thread

[Šįk]

Another few from tonight, making the most of the clear nights..


Linstock turret by Piers Hodgson, on Flickr


Linstock turret by Piers Hodgson, on Flickr


Linstock turret by Piers Hodgson, on Flickr

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Lucky you! Did you spot comet Lovejoy? SHould be just to the right of Orion. Its green but pretty small.
I drove an hour for clear skies. Full on cloud! Get home after standing an hour in the freezing cold and it starts clearing up!

 

[Šįk]

That's bad luck Aaron! Nothing worse than travelling and the weather letting you down!! No never spotted that comet, didn't even know about it

 

[JamieG95]

Haven't posted in here in a long time, been dabbling in light painting recently, starting to get the hang of it, still yet to try some cars though!


Ducati 1098R by JamieGraham95, on Flickr


Husaberg-1 by JamieGraham95, on Flickr

 

[Scrooge]

Do you do those just using a torch?

 

[JamieG95]

Do you do those just using a torch?

Yep, just a cheap LED inspection lamp from Maplins!

 

[Scrooge]

I like them both, I only ever use torches to light paint too. Seems to do the trick although it always takes me ages to get an image I'm happy with.

 

[JamieG95]

I like them both, I only ever use torches to light paint too. Seems to do the trick although it always takes me ages to get an image I'm happy with.

Thanks! I know that feeling, normally takes me quite a few attempts although this is only the first few times I've tried it!

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

I really need to invest in a good filter system that will work with ten stop filters. The screw in one is really good on my 10-20 as when you screw it in it doesn't effect the focus. It fits on my 24-105 but you have to be so careful not to knock the focus.

Went on a Sunrise mission this morning. Failed! Manage to scope a few spots for when theres some clear skies again.
This was probably my best shot from today though.


The cauldron by A_Cro, on Flickr

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Do you do those just using a torch?

You should see my new torch and video-lamp.

Eest güd, Ja.

 

[Scrooge]

We need a photo night at some point

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Another from today


Boat House Blues by A_Cro, on Flickr

 

[v15ben]

Nice shot, Aaron. I'd second the night photo idea. I'm going to head to London one night soon I think.

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Cheers Ben.
I thought I'd keep this thread rolling....


Benched reflections by A_Cro, on Flickr

 

[Šįk]

^ that's a class shot mate!

Just a re-edit of the turret, other one was way under exposed!

Linstock turret (edit 2) by Piers Hodgson, on Flickr

Roll on Tuesday, just purchased a 15" MacBook Pro so will be able to edit all my photographs properly on LR and PS beats using snapseed lol

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Have you picked up some aurora? The greens and slight reds? Or do you think that's just the editing process?

 

[Šįk]

I wouldn't of thought so..? Think it's just the editing :S

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Hmnn, Looks a bit noisy on the computer (was on the phone earlier). I only asked because some Aurora has been visible in the UK the past couple of weeks. Might just be the editing though like you say.

 

[v15ben]

That bench photo is brilliant!

 

[Yanoo]

Shades of a cold morning by <-Y->, on Flickr

 

[Tonys]

Haven't posted in here in a long time, been dabbling in light painting recently, starting to get the hang of it, still yet to try some cars though!


Ducati 1098R by JamieGraham95, on Flickr


Husaberg-1 by JamieGraham95, on Flickr

Really like these, nice work with the light painting.

I really need to invest in a good filter system that will work with ten stop filters. The screw in one is really good on my 10-20 as when you screw it in it doesn't effect the focus. It fits on my 24-105 but you have to be so careful not to knock the focus.

Went on a Sunrise mission this morning. Failed! Manage to scope a few spots for when theres some clear skies again.
This was probably my best shot from today though.


The cauldron by A_Cro, on Flickr

I keep thinking about a filter system, just bought another screw on filter tho. I think the screw on ones are just easier to carry about. And a lot cheaper that a good system with the same results if done well.

We need a photo night at some point

Id be up for that.

That bench photo is brilliant!

Second that.

Shades of a cold morning by <-Y->, on Flickr

Very nice, id be tempted to try and get rid of the sun at the top. Not sure how, but think it would make it a cleaner looking image.

 

[Scrooge]

We tried to get a photo meet sorted, that still hasn't happened

 

[Ricardos]

 

[Matt_90]

Some great work in here chaps, glad to see people are still shooting. I hope to get out and do some landscape work before the wedding season kicks off again but its looking unlikely.

Thought I would share some of my favourite shots from 2014 with you guys - http://www.matthewlawrencephotos.co.uk/journal/

If anyone ever fancies meeting up for doing some stuff around London let me know

 

[Šįk]

Few from me yesterday


Skiddaw by Piers Hodgson, on Flickr


Skiddaw by Piers Hodgson, on Flickr


Skiddaw by Piers Hodgson, on Flickr


Skiddaw by Piers Hodgson, on Flickr


Skiddaw by Piers Hodgson, on Flickr

 

[Yanoo]

Stars are mine by <-Y->, on Flickr

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Love that shot!
I don't get stars all the way to the horizon where I am. Must be too much light pollution.

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

I really need some decent clouds like Piers' recent mountainscapes.
Another one from the other morning.



The Mountain by A_Cro, on Flickr

 

[Yanoo]

Thank you. Fortunately there was not so much light pollution (but there were more animals, perhaps wild boars, it was a bit scary). I'm not 100% satisfied with this pic (this is my 1st night shot with the Tokina) but I can see what I have to do better next time.

 

[Dan...]

There is some amazing work in here at the moment :up:

I took the182 for a drive yesterday and got some photos that I'm really happy with so thought I'd share in here...



Clio 182 (2015) by Dan Jenks, on Flickr


Clio 182 (2015) by Dan Jenks, on Flickr


Clio 182 (2015) by Dan Jenks, on Flickr

 

[Yanoo]

Love the first shot, stunning pic & car.

 

[Šįk]

Love the last couple shots Yanoo & Aaron!

Also dan... Again the first shot is fav for me, Great work!

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Took this in my back garden tonight. Not the best location but I was cooking and didn't realise the sky was so good.
This was 569 shots with a 5 second interval. Stacked using lighten mode in Starstax and some PP in lightroom.


Three/FiftyTwo - Stacked by A_Cro, on Flickr

 

[v15ben]

That is a really interesting effect.
Looks properly weird at first, but very cool photo.

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Cheers, Ben.
I've seen it done a few times recently with very striking results. This was my second attempt and I think it came out alright.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

This was 569 shots with a 5 second interval.

Sorry !?!

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Sorry !?!

What?
Each shot was set on aperture priority at f/2.8 so they were roughly 1/60th of a second exposures.
Left camera running for 47 minutes. Put all into starstax in lighten mode.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

What?
Each shot was set on aperture priority at f/2.8 so they were roughly 1/60th of a second exposures.
Left camera running for 47 minutes. Put all into starstax in lighten mode.

Oooh.. OK.
Weird effect.. not really seen anything like that before !
If I'd left my camera in the garden today, it'd have floated off down the road.....

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Oooh.. OK.
Weird effect.. not really seen anything like that before !
If I'd left my camera in the garden today, it'd have floated off down the road.....

Haha yeah it wasn't as windy today as it has been here.
It's something I've seen before and wanted to have a crack at. It works really well with good colours at sunrise/set.

Have a look on Flickr, there are some brilliant ones.

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Timelapse from all of those images