The Never Ending Photo Thread

[SebC]

Excellent timing! You caught the moment right before the guy on the ladder crashes into the tree!

[Anduril]

Never got much of a chance to use my UWA lens when I first got them. Hopefully I'll have more chances over the next month to get out with them.

[CaptainYooh]

I figured in the general funny pic thread people would not be able to appreciate this one...

[Drunk Skunk]

I still haven't had a chance to take my camera out to work - hopefully I'll be able to in the next week. Phone didn't turn out too badly -

[JohnnyB]

[MrMastodonFarm]

Johnston Canyon Lower Falls by apeddle1982, on Flickr

http://500px.com/photo/57040626

[CaptainYooh]

A fairy tale shot, MMF. Beauty.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

A fairy tale shot, MMF. Beauty.

Thanks. I've been sitting with that shot for a while, going back and forth with it since October. Not fully happy with what I got but not too bad.

[Cole436]

[CaptainYooh]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Thanks. I've been sitting with that shot for a while, going back and forth with it since October. Not fully happy with what I got but not too bad.

I think I know what you mean.

BTW, what did you use to smooth out the water flow? Digital filter effect or glass & timing?

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

BTW, what did you use to smooth out the water flow? Digital filter effect or glass & timing?

Aperture f/22 and shutter speed at 3 seconds, basically it. That's fast moving water fall with a large volume of water coming down so only needed 3 seconds to get an effect like that. Didn't use any physical filters nor a filter in post.

[Violator]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Thanks. I've been sitting with that shot for a while, going back and forth with it since October. Not fully happy with what I got but not too bad.

This one is really good

http://www.flickr.com/photos/apeddle...n/photostream/

[CaptainYooh]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Aperture f/22 and shutter speed at 3 seconds, basically it. That's fast moving water fall with a large volume of water coming down so only needed 3 seconds to get an effect like that. Didn't use any physical filters nor a filter in post.

So, basically, just timing, no extra glass. Similar effect of making waterfalls and river streams milky smooth could also be achieved through the use of black glass filters (strong ND or polarizers) or, at a PP level through the use of diffusion digital filters, which are more of a retouching and enhancement tool, really. I was curious if you'd used any in your shot. Thanks for clarifying.

[CaptainYooh]

Night Shot
Puerto Aventuras, Mexico

[SebC]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

So, basically, just timing, no extra glass. Similar effect of making waterfalls and river streams milky smooth could also be achieved through the use of black glass filters (strong ND or polarizers) or, at a PP level through the use of diffusion digital filters, which are more of a retouching and enhancement tool, really. I was curious if you'd used any in your shot. Thanks for clarifying.

IMO this is the best way to do them, as it allows you to shoot at the sweet-spot aperture of the camera/lens for sharpness.

[DownhillGoat]

Originally Posted by SebC

IMO this is the best way to do them, as it allows you to shoot at the sweet-spot aperture of the camera/lens for sharpness.

Interesting. I've always used shutter speed (which makes daytime shots tough). I'll have to look into some black filters.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by kunkstyle

Interesting. I've always used shutter speed (which makes daytime shots tough). I'll have to look into some black filters.

You're still using a slow shutter speed, but you're achieving it with an ND filter rather than a small aperture.

A few things to consider if you're buying filters:
- If your lenses take different sizes of filters, you might want to go big and use step-up rings. Sometimes you can still use your lens hood if you do this, but it depends on the lens and the filter, obviously.
- If you really want to get into filters, you might want to get something like the Cokin P filter system. This lets you use stuff like graduated NDs (which you can't really get in the circular format).

On a side note, I really like the look you can get with the 10-stop NDs. Don't have one to play with, though.

I've only got a 2-stop ND, UV, and circular polarizer. The 2-stop is kind of weak for waterfalls, seascapes and clouds. I'd recommend something stronger for that. It's pretty good for fireworks (often keeps me in the f/8-f/16 range instead of f/16-f/32) and daylight flash (f/5.6 instead of f/11 for bokeh in portraits), though. So I do use the ND a fair bit - much more than the polarizer actually.

[CaptainYooh]

Not sure I'd agree with all of the complications, SebC. The best way is to have a filter for each lens one's using. Say, you need a 72mm or 77mm filter, then cough it up and buy them; you're only buying them once. Step-up rings can save you a few bucks, but they add unnecessary complexity, risk of breakage (they do fall off sometimes) and vignetting.

For black glass, the best camera non-specific filters on the market are made by B+W in Germany. They make both consumer grade and pro-grade thicker barrel filters (Kaesemann series). A bit more expensive than Hoya, Cokin, Tiffen etc. but totally worth it. One advice, stay away from cheap no-name filters, they're crap.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

Not sure I'd agree with all of the complications, SebC. The best way is to have a filter for each lens one's using. Say, you need a 72mm or 77mm filter, then cough it up and buy them; you're only buying them once. Step-up rings can save you a few bucks, but they add unnecessary complexity, risk of breakage (they do fall off sometimes) and vignetting.

True, there are downsides. I guess what it comes down to is your needs, and your budget. Personally, if I were buying multiple high-end filters, I'd rather only do that once.

[firebug]

Figured I should play here a bit as well. Finally moved into the digital world and now have chance to dust off some of my old nikkor glass.

Skating at Lake Louise New Year's Eve.


1CG_0079 by thegorebug, on Flickr

Now just have to learn the photoshop stuff so I can get rid of that sign growing out of my shoulder.


1CG_0256 - Version 2 by thegorebug, on Flickr


1CG_0182 by thegorebug, on Flickr