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The "Ive taken a pic and I kinda like it" thread
- Thread starter Revels
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When shooting the moon, treat it as if it's the sun (almost). 1/4sec exposure is WAY too long hence it's blown out.
The one below yours there is much better:
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture f/5.6
ISO Speed 100
Hope that helps !
Ben
ClioSport Club Member
The one below yours there is much better:
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture f/5.6
ISO Speed 100
That would of been mine, glad you like it! Only been into photography a few weeks now
RIP Dan
Got out of bed early this morning as I knew the surf would be pumping, an Empty one at Goldsmiths Jersey.
Goldies right by BullyJersey1970, on Flickr
Goldies right by BullyJersey1970, on Flickr
981 Cayman GTS
Got out of bed early this morning as I knew the surf would be pumping, an Empty one at Goldsmiths Jersey.
Goldies right by BullyJersey1970, on Flickr
That, my friend, is a fecking brilliant shot. Love the lighting.
RIP Dan
Cheers, it was pure luck as all the others that way were fcuked due to the sun.
Heres the only other decent(ish) one which I like....
Goldies by BullyJersey1970, on Flickr
Whilst the waves don't look that big, they were around 4-5ft high (not surfers measurement which is different) but they were breaking in less than waist deep water. I took some nasty poundings and nearly popped my shoulder in one of them.
Went in another spot earlier and the rip was so bad I had to get out, only got a couple of crap shots and took the glass axe on the head multiple times.
The most annoying part was taking snaps from the shore of surfers and having my camera seat to 3200 shutter speed instead of 1250. Would have had some great shots but they are just fcuked now.
Heres the only other decent(ish) one which I like....
Goldies by BullyJersey1970, on Flickr
Whilst the waves don't look that big, they were around 4-5ft high (not surfers measurement which is different) but they were breaking in less than waist deep water. I took some nasty poundings and nearly popped my shoulder in one of them.
Went in another spot earlier and the rip was so bad I had to get out, only got a couple of crap shots and took the glass axe on the head multiple times.
The most annoying part was taking snaps from the shore of surfers and having my camera seat to 3200 shutter speed instead of 1250. Would have had some great shots but they are just fcuked now.
Ben
ClioSport Club Member
Got some cheap macro extension tubes today, here's one of my first shots. Pretty pleased with it and barely had to crop it
Macro Pound by bensambrook, on Flickr
Macro Pound by bensambrook, on Flickr
RIP Dan
Bensambrook, where and what did you get?
Adam, they are not hard to take. I have one of these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-PowerShot-Digital-Camera-Optical/dp/B001T9NH7E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316205743&sr=8-1
They took VAT off so about £180 at the time ( a bit more now).
Then all you need is somewhere local to get in the water. I usually take around 100 shots to get 1 or 2 decent ones, the trouble with point and shoot is lack of control. But for £180 it's fine. A housing for an SLR is mega bucks and waterproof rigs are too.
The only other thing I would say is good local knowledge about the type of waves. I knew these were going to be hollow and had been reading weather charts for a few days before to know when the swell was going to hit, with the correct wind direction. For once I got it exactly right!! Or the weatherman did lol. I went to a certain spot here at a certain time which only a local would know. In fact I went to 2 different places as the first place absolutely mullered me, it was too dangerous.
This time of year is prime as the Autumn swells are going to hit, and its still warm enough to get in the water. I have spent far too many winters surfing so no way am I going in in Jan/Feb anymore!!
You could just stand up to your waist and take pics of small waves from the side, it works quite well. Be careful of your camera though, easy to get caught out ;-)
Thanks for the positive comments too.
Adam, they are not hard to take. I have one of these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-PowerShot-Digital-Camera-Optical/dp/B001T9NH7E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316205743&sr=8-1
They took VAT off so about £180 at the time ( a bit more now).
Then all you need is somewhere local to get in the water. I usually take around 100 shots to get 1 or 2 decent ones, the trouble with point and shoot is lack of control. But for £180 it's fine. A housing for an SLR is mega bucks and waterproof rigs are too.
The only other thing I would say is good local knowledge about the type of waves. I knew these were going to be hollow and had been reading weather charts for a few days before to know when the swell was going to hit, with the correct wind direction. For once I got it exactly right!! Or the weatherman did lol. I went to a certain spot here at a certain time which only a local would know. In fact I went to 2 different places as the first place absolutely mullered me, it was too dangerous.
This time of year is prime as the Autumn swells are going to hit, and its still warm enough to get in the water. I have spent far too many winters surfing so no way am I going in in Jan/Feb anymore!!
You could just stand up to your waist and take pics of small waves from the side, it works quite well. Be careful of your camera though, easy to get caught out ;-)
Thanks for the positive comments too.
Ben
ClioSport Club Member
Just some cheap £4.99 ones from eBay. I can't change the f stop and have to manual focus but what do you think?
Just some cheap £4.99 ones from eBay. I can't change the f stop and have to manual focus but what do you think?
Link?
I want/need!
RIP Dan
Just some cheap £4.99 ones from eBay. I can't change the f stop and have to manual focus but what do you think?
They look good to me mate. Linky?
By no means a great photo, it's noisy as hell... but good times in one of my favourite places to be...
And another that I just find amusing...
Must practice more...
Adenau ?
Nice moggy
Mk2 ph1 clio
Took this a few weeks ago, cheeky little fella and very quick!
What-you-lookin-at by GeordieClio, on Flickr
What-you-lookin-at by GeordieClio, on Flickr
Mk2 ph1 clio
it does look cute but they have a nasty side! Yeah its a stoat and I used a Canon 300mm f4L prime lens.
Mk2 ph1 clio
On-a-dark-day-7-red-arrows-shine by GeordieClio, on Flickr
Taken at the great north run, looked like it was gonna chuck it down but after 15 minutes it cleared up and the red arrows did another fly over!
7-red-arrows-cleared-the-grey-skies by GeordieClio, on Flickr
Fiesta ST-3
Please view in full size
Cardiff City Stadium at night by scott.thomas21, on Flickr
Cardiff City Stadium by scott.thomas21, on Flickr
Cardiff City Stadium at night by scott.thomas21, on Flickr
Cardiff City Stadium by scott.thomas21, on Flickr
By no means a great photo, it's noisy as hell... but good times in one of my favourite places to be...
Is that Eddie's hotel in Adenau?
Shiny red R32
On-a-dark-day-7-red-arrows-shine by GeordieClio, on Flickr
Taken at the great north run, looked like it was gonna chuck it down but after 15 minutes it cleared up and the red arrows did another fly over!
7-red-arrows-cleared-the-grey-skies by GeordieClio, on Flickr
I love this picture from Sunday and knowing Eggman's sister Kerry, and Chris Red 2, it was a tough day for them... and wasn't Emma Egging so courageous at the start of the race while the Reds flew above her... she looked like she needed a big hug!
What a courageous lady she is!
Here's a pic I took the other day whilst out with my dogs! The field is sloping in case you think the angle is wrong!
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Ben
ClioSport Club Member
Mk2 ph1 clio
I love this picture from Sunday and knowing Eggman's sister Kerry, and Chris Red 2, it was a tough day for them... and wasn't Emma Egging so courageous at the start of the race while the Reds flew above her... she looked like she needed a big hug!
What a courageous lady she is!
Here's a pic I took the other day whilst out with my dogs! The field is sloping in case you think the angle is wrong!
It was really nice to see them and the way the paid tribute to their friend! The lone red stream rising above them!
I've always had an interest in the red arrows so it's even more enjoyable to see them!
