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 Zack
 
Location: Burlington, VT
Gender: Male
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< on 3/22/2006 4:11 AM >
|  | | | I went through some of the images I've taken while UEing and picked out the ones I liked best. My dad says they're really good, but he's my dad. The night shots would have been color, but my camera doesn't handle colors right during long exposures.
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Myelin
   
Location: The End of Canada
Gender: Male
| | Re: My Picks
<Reply # 2 on 3/22/2006 4:47 AM >
| | | | Posted by baleze
That's some nice dad you got there.
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Don't be cruel! ;)
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Zack
Location: Burlington, VT
Gender: Male
| | | | Re: My Picks
<Reply # 3 on 3/22/2006 4:48 AM >
| | | | I don't really take any offense if people think they're bad. I'd just appreciate some constructive criticism.
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Myelin
Location: The End of Canada
Gender: Male
| | Re: My Picks
<Reply # 4 on 3/22/2006 4:49 AM >
| | | | I think you need a tripod and possibly a means to trigger your camera remotely.
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grit1
Location: University Campus - Minneapolis, MN
Gender: Male
Got Shear Line?
| | | Re: My Picks
<Reply # 5 on 3/22/2006 5:08 AM >
| | | | Not bad for a beginning attempt, but sometimes random snapshots don't always turn out artistic. Sometimes you get lucky, sometimes you dont. And some people just have the touch. My girlfriend's brother got a camera for his birthday and just walks around taking pictures, and when his film comes back, he has pictures in there that could win awards. When I do that walkabout with no tripod and just snap random photos the composition is always less than satisfactory. Sometimes you get it, sometimes you don't.
I agree that you need a tripod at least, ideally a remote trigger / cable release. Also be wary of your angles and the way in which you line up your world. I'm talking specifically about the second row, second picture. Nice subject, bad composition. The shadows are fun.
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Zack
Location: Burlington, VT
Gender: Male
| | | | Re: My Picks
<Reply # 6 on 3/22/2006 5:36 AM >
| | | | Thanks for all your input. I do have a tripod but it weighs about ten pounds. I'm bringing it with me on a draining trip tomorrow though. Remote trigger probably won't happen. The usb port on my camera has become detached from the board on the inside. I could resolder it, but getting the camera back together afterwards might be tricky.
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baleze
 
Location: Montreal
Gender: Male
I don't really hate children. I just can't finish a whole one.
| | Re: My Picks
<Reply # 7 on 3/22/2006 7:24 AM >
| | | | Get one of these mini tripods that usually sell for 5$. That's all you'll need for now and it's easy to carry around.
If your camera hates long color exposures, you could try getting Neat Image or Noise Ninja, that'd contribute in lowering a bit the noise levels.
http://www.flickr....otos/30228457@N05/
http://baleze.deviantart.com/
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Axle
Location: Milton, ON
Gender: Male
Sieg oder Tod
| | Re: My Picks
<Reply # 8 on 3/22/2006 11:18 AM >
| | | | For the remote triggering...use the self timer, that's what I do with my digital camera.
Celer at Audax
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Myelin
Location: The End of Canada
Gender: Male
| | Re: My Picks
<Reply # 9 on 3/22/2006 2:07 PM >
| | | | Posted by Zack
Thanks for all your input. I do have a tripod but it weighs about ten pounds. I'm bringing it with me on a draining trip tomorrow though. Remote trigger probably won't happen. The usb port on my camera has become detached from the board on the inside. I could resolder it, but getting the camera back together afterwards might be tricky.
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I hear ya on the tripod weight. Even the expensive ones can be bulkier and heavier than our needs dictate. I carry mine with me in the trunk all the time. But often often times when weight/bulk is an issue, I use my monopod, a staple of press and sports photographers. Those who have one in their photographic arsenal will attest to its usefulness. The most obvious benefit to the UE'r is its portability. While carried, it can even be made to look like a walking stick to the uninitiated casual observer. I can get my monopod into almost any arena or stadium, and even set it up without being too obvious or intering with others. You won't be making 30 second exposures with it, BUT... you can now use slower shutter speeds like 1/30 and 1/15 and you can use long lenses with confidence. Even after you've had too much coffee. Used correctly , a monopod can be just as good as a tripod and more functional as well in certain situations.
Or for travelling even lighter, you can also fabricate a device to steady your camera during handheld use. Simply buy a very light but reasonably strong chain, attach it securely to a correctly sized short bolt to go into your camera's tripod socket. Make sure the chain is long enough to fall to your feet and then some. Step on the end of the chain and you now have a device you can carry in your pocket that will help keep your camera steadier than you would be able to while handheld alone.
Or...find one of these devices...
Here is something that is backpackable and its suitability is only limited by the railing or table or whatever it is you happen to choose to mount it to. Of course there will be times there is nothing suitable around, so there are limitations, but again... portability is the tradeoff.
[last edit 3/22/2006 2:09 PM by Myelin - edited 2 times]
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Ian
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Location: The County of Kings
Gender: Male
"Great architecture has only two natural enemies: water, and stupid men."
| | Re: My Picks
<Reply # 10 on 3/22/2006 4:04 PM >
| | | | Posted by Zack
The night shots would have been color, but my camera doesn't handle colors right during long exposures.
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It's actually not the camera; rather, it's the film. If you look on the inside of the box your film came it, there will typically be compensation data for making prints. You can use some combination of CMY filters to adjust, based on the length of the exposure. If you're having prints made at the lab, I'm sure they can do this for you.
Edit: Oops, just noticed that you're shooting digital. Ignore this advice.
[last edit 3/22/2006 4:06 PM by Ian - edited 1 times]
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angeloks
Location: Montreal, QC
Gender: Male
"To me, a camera is a license to explore."– Jerry Uelsmann
| | Re: My Picks
<Reply # 11 on 3/22/2006 4:31 PM >
| | | | | That's some nice dad you got there. |
You have a very sweet dad too Balèze. I'm sure he loves your photography!
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Zack
Location: Burlington, VT
Gender: Male
| | | | Re: My Picks
<Reply # 12 on 3/22/2006 4:36 PM >
| | | | I do use the self timer for remote triggering. Thing is, when I'm doing that it'll only keep the shutter open for up to 8 seconds. So that doesn't work for every situation. I'm going to look at making or buying some sort of tripod strap/carrier today. I also really like that chain idea.
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Lexi
Location: Oslo, Norway
Gender: Female
I'm getting old.
| | Re: My Picks
<Reply # 13 on 3/23/2006 8:39 PM >
| | | | I like the second picture of the tunnel.
The light is almost beckoning and compelling, makes me think of some absurd journey into the afterlife.
[15:00:33] <SeeThirty> cause you're not likely to be anywhere that other people haven't been who didn't have protection
[15:00:41] <SeeThirty> still better safe than lexi |
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stowbari
Location: Northeast Ohio
Gender: Male
| | | Re: My Picks
<Reply # 14 on 3/24/2006 4:58 AM >
| | | | Night shots often come out looking green, orange, or blue depending on the type of lighting used in the area. You may be able to do some color correction, but it's nearly impossible to make it look completely natural. Sometimes the color of the lighting will add a cool effect to the shot, especially if different types of lights are in the same shot. More often than not, I just drop the picture to black and white like you did.
As others have said, it's worth it to bring some sort of camera support. At the very least, you can use your tripod to beat someone over the head if you run into trouble.
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Zack
Location: Burlington, VT
Gender: Male
| | | | Re: My Picks
<Reply # 15 on 3/24/2006 5:01 PM >
| | | | Thanks Lexi. I liked that one because of the way the light was reflecting off the concrete. It wasn't an effect I'd expect. Sort of like some kind of starburst pattern.
And here's a sample of what I'm talking about with my camera. Red red red red red. Even in shots with non-orangeish lights I still seem to lose the colors and just get red.
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