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Pommangee
 
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|  | | | Second time for me to visit this spot, insanedArk and I went into some buildings that he's been into plenty of times but are new for me. Any and all critique (as tough as you can make it too) is greatly appreciated!
These ones were taken with a Samsung L60 point and shoot. The trip wasn't planned ahead of time, so I didn't bring my tripod with me.
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I also took some shots on film that I will post once they're developed, so long as they aren't too blurred from the lack of light and tripod.
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gutterbabies
 
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<Reply # 1 on 12/11/2009 12:56 AM >
| | | | I would definitely recommend bringing your tripod next time. It's good that you are working at so many different angles. 1 and 3 are the best angle in my opinion. 2 seems too close. 1 has quite a bit of noise. My favorite is 1, but it needs work. If I were you, I would read this article. http://www.cambrid...-dynamic-range.htm
I'm not sure how experienced you are in photography and editing, but regardless, it gives good solutions to underexposure/overexposure, and a good basic tutorial (or review) on HDR photography.
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<Reply # 2 on 12/11/2009 8:34 AM >
| | | | #1 could definitely use some HDR. Most of the shot is either over or under exposed. Same maybe for #2 to illuminate the light a little more, or you could just illuminate it with a flashlight during the exposure. #3 is definitely my favorite out of these. It has the best composition and exposure. Definitely use a tripod. Shooting abandonments without a tripod is always really difficult.
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TrixieSparrow
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<Reply # 3 on 12/11/2009 8:45 AM >
| | | | for decently priced point and shoots go lumix...one of the canon series is also good but I am half asleep so I forget which one. I also had a fuji one I was very pleased with. Then I dropped it while exploring lol.
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<Reply # 4 on 12/11/2009 1:19 PM >
| | | | Posted by Dresden
for decently priced point and shoots go lumix...one of the canon series is also good but I am half asleep so I forget which one.
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Panasonic Lumix Series cameras are excellent, the lenses are made by Leica. For Canon's yes, the G-series cameras, go with a G9 or G11, both are quality cameras that do have RAW capability.
For the posted shots, 2 is the best in my opinion. Number 1 is a little snap-shotish, and no real clear subject in number 3 like you have in number 2.
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Pommangee
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<Reply # 5 on 12/12/2009 5:10 AM >
| | | | All good comments, thank you. I will hopefully invest in a lighter tripod so that I'm more likely to bring it places than my sturdy (and heavy) tripod. Once exams are done and things are lighter at school, I'll try out some HDR or other exposure blending, because the exposures are definitely a problem when an area is mostly dark but then there's a hole in the roof.
Thanks for the suggestion on the Lumix, but I'm aiming for a Nikon D3000 and to wait for a new point and shoot when mine bites the dust.
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TrixieSparrow
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I guess.
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<Reply # 6 on 12/12/2009 6:58 AM >
| | | | Posted by Pommangee
All good comments, thank you. I will hopefully invest in a lighter tripod so that I'm more likely to bring it places than my sturdy (and heavy) tripod. Once exams are done and things are lighter at school, I'll try out some HDR or other exposure blending, because the exposures are definitely a problem when an area is mostly dark but then there's a hole in the roof.
Thanks for the suggestion on the Lumix, but I'm aiming for a Nikon D3000 and to wait for a new point and shoot when mine bites the dust.
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Nextex or whatever that brand is that The Source carries makes a good telescopic kinda tripod. it fits in most purses and still extends to full size. It's very light and you probably will break it eventually. That's why you should buy the warranty. You break it exploring, bring it back to them and they will give you a new one.
And please don't forget: A dslr won't make you a good photographer. The most important part of a camera is whats behind it. So keep your mind and eyes sharp : )
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DJ Craig
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<Reply # 7 on 12/12/2009 7:54 AM >
| | | | Posted by Pommangee
All good comments, thank you. I will hopefully invest in a lighter tripod so that I'm more likely to bring it places than my sturdy (and heavy) tripod. Once exams are done and things are lighter at school, I'll try out some HDR or other exposure blending, because the exposures are definitely a problem when an area is mostly dark but then there's a hole in the roof.
Thanks for the suggestion on the Lumix, but I'm aiming for a Nikon D3000 and to wait for a new point and shoot when mine bites the dust.
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DSLR's are great, and the Nikon D3000 is a great choice, but I would build up a little more skill (and technical knowledge) with whatever you're using now before you make that big of an investment.
(unless you're just rich and it doesn't matter) 
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Pommangee
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<Reply # 8 on 12/13/2009 1:32 AM >
| | | | It is so true that it's not the camera but the photographer that makes the photograph. That's why I have been practicing with the point and shoot on manual (not so much on that trip though), as well as with a film slr that I have access to. Besides, it's going to be quite a while before I have the money to spend on a DSLR so by then, I should have enough practice to make the most of the flexibility of a DSLR.
As for why I posted some rather lame photos: I have certain things photography-wise that I'm pretty good at. Exploration photography is definitely not one of them (yet!), so that's why I'm putting up these photos, even though they're not as pleasing as photos I've taken in other styles. That way I can get insight and pull that together with the other stuff I know.
Again, thanks for all the feedback =) I'll have to look into that tripod, it sounds worthwhile.
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<Reply # 9 on 12/22/2009 3:09 PM >
| | | | Do you really need to use HDR when you can just use a tripod and allow the camera to gather more light for a longer shot? If I'm understanding it correctly, you're going to have to have a tripod for HDR anyway.
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