The Never Ending Photo Thread

[Rerun]

Originally Posted by flameswin

That's an amazing "past vs present" shot of Calgary, with our newest tower looking down on a broken down important piece of our history. I feel like that should be used professionally somewhere in town.

I've had a few drinks in the St Louis tavern... what a dark and dingy place it was. I look forward to seeing the St Louis after its fully restored. Anybody know what its to become once its open again? I assume it will no longer be an operating hotel /tavern open to the public?

[Titan]

Not sure if this is offside or not but Groupon had a $45 for a 16"x20" Custom Gallery-Wrapped Canvas from Rexall Photo (Up to $142.99 Value). Shipping Included.

I don't get anything out of this but thought you guys would appreciate it.

http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-gall...&c=deal_button

[Regulator75]

Originally Posted by Rerun

I just want to say that this is an AWESOME photograph. Its like looking at something in 3D. The geese just jump right out at you! How on earth did you manage to focus on the geese so perfectly? ... and flying geese at that!
Great pic!

Thanks Rerun!

I was originally shooting the skyline and wasn't fast enough to change my settings on my camera.
I would of wanted more DOF / blur between the Geese and the skyline, but I'm quite happy with how this turned out.

Zoomed in at 300mm @ f/10 | ISO 200.

To achieve this effect, I was tracking (panning) the Geese as they flew across the skyline.
Moving my camera smoothly in the same direction that they were flying.

[bc-chris]

so our neighbours called up yesterday and asked if we wanted to 'doggie-sit' their little guy.

he really wanted to play ball and wouldn't take no for an answer. i had the ball balanced on top on my camera. what a meathead!!!

[Titan]

Originally Posted by bc-chris

so our neighbours called up yesterday and asked if we wanted to 'doggie-sit' their little guy.

he really wanted to play ball and wouldn't take no for an answer. i had the ball balanced on top on my camera. what a meathead!!!

Meanwhile the dog goes home thinking "I got that guy to balance a ball on his camera. What a meathead!"

[Shaggin Wagon]

Originally Posted by COGENT

I apologize for interrupting the stream of great photos in this thread but I thought this would be the best place to have my question answered.

I'm looking to take a city scape photo of downtown calgary but with the mountains in the background. Anyone have any suggestions on where I can go to get the angle I need?

The NE has a really good angle on the mountains. The new 36th Street NE has a good view across the airport near 64th ave. It's pretty far so you would need a telephoto lens.

Pros: the scale between the city and the mountain. Only a few buildings (Bow, Petro and Bankers) rise above the mountain

cons: can't see the bottom half of downtown

[Regulator75]

The Calgary Skyline seen from above the Beaverdam Flats natural area.

The composition isn't the ideal, but I wanted to keep the section of gold and the higher cloud in the frame.

Six image panorama @ 70mm and f/10


Gold and Blue Skyline by Witty nickname, on Flickr

[Regulator75]

I know it's freezing outside people, but that's no reason to stop taking pics.

Tungsten Bokeh by Witty nickname, on Flickr
Decided to capture some more water drops tonight.
Using the Tungsten White Balance setting and bouncing the flash created some pretty vivid effects.
Seen at 105mm @ f/7.1 (Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 VR)


Green Water Drops by Witty nickname, on Flickr
This is a more natural colour than the previous Tungsten Macro creation.
The Tupperware lid was green and the condensation was just asking to captured by my Macro lens.
Seen at 105mm and f/4 (Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 VR)

[Regulator75]

21 image panorama seen at 35mm and f/10 (Nikkor 35mm f/1.8)


Deep Freeze Skyline by Witty nickname, on Flickr

Click for BIG!

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Deep Freeze Skyline by Witty nickname, on Flickr

[Jayems]

Goalies!

Shooting a midget tourney this weekend. A few goalie shots:









Now off to shoot the finals. I'll post some later, perhaps.

[bc-chris]

^^Jaymes.... are you using strobes???

those are sweet! sooooo bright

[Jayems]

No strobes. 1/500th @ 2500ISO. F2.8.

1/500th isn't ideal for high-level hockey, but it works. If I can push it to 1/800 at least, I usually do.

One rink has new lights put in, which is basically the equivalent of shooting in the dome. (The shot of the puck over the shoulder). The other rinks are dingy, low light but can still get some half decent shots. I shoot either on a ladder above the glass or on the bench.

[Regulator75]

Nice shots Jayems!

[Regulator75]

Originally Posted by BlackEleven

Berlin

Simply stunning BlackEleven.

[Regulator75]

Taking during the 1st intermission of the Sharks / Flames game.


Scotiabank Saddledome by Witty nickname, on Flickr

6 second exposure @ 35mm and f/9 (Nikkor 35mm f/1.8)

[J epworth]

Just look at all those smokers...

[Regulator75]

The Calgary Skyline seen from Ramsay on a mild Winters night.
This vantage point is a few blocks North of the previous photo.

7 image panorama - 8 second exposure @ 35mm and f/11


Calgary Skyline by Witty nickname, on Flickr

Massive version here

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Calgary Skyline by Witty nickname, on Flickr

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Regulator75

The Calgary Skyline seen from Ramsay on a mild Winters night.
This vantage point is a few blocks North of the previous photo.

7 image panorama - 8 second exposure @ 35mm and f/11


Calgary Skyline by Witty nickname, on Flickr

That's a great shot Reg, don't see it from that area as often as the others.

[Regulator75]

Thanks, I've taken several pano's from this direction, but it's been a while.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Regulator75

Taking during the 1st intermission of the Sharks / Flames game.


Scotiabank Saddledome by Witty nickname, on Flickr

6 second exposure @ 35mm and f/9 (Nikkor 35mm f/1.8)

Hello new wallpaper! Hopefully you don't go all MikeF on me.