Official Photo of the Day (Potentially NSFW) -- NO CARS

[C Withers Media]

Uh ohhhhhh, somebody is learning gradient layering..... Beautiful shot Mark and even better PP.

Just always remember the 50/50/90 rule and you will continue to do well.

[tripod06]

god that shot is so awesome!

[wsmeyer]

Seth, I agree. When I go back to reshoot that picture (next seven days) I plan to change the framing on that picture so that I grab the statue properly. I was cramped for space.

In the meantime, I have edited to show it without the gold on top. This is, in fact, a new picture (not the previous one; slightly different colors).

I appreciate your comments, sir.

The picture of the pier is frickin awesome. The Mormon Temple looks naked without the dude on top. I'm not Mormon so I'm not sure who he is but he's on top of every Mormon Temple faces towards Salt Lake City.

William.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, guys.

My post processing is improving. My goal is to take an excellent shot straight out of the camera. I think a lot of the creativity, though, is the post processing. That's where I can have some fun.

I'm really enjoying photography. The baby pictures are coming right along.

[C Withers Media]

turned up the vibrance and saturation while turning down the brightness a few clicks. I also used the tone curve to get some of that effect. I was trying to make it a little more dramatic.



You had me at hello.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

The picture of the pier is frickin awesome. The Mormon Temple looks naked without the dude on top. I'm not Mormon so I'm not sure who he is but he's on top of every Mormon Temple faces towards Salt Lake City.

William.

William, that's why I have to reshoot it. The angel up at the top needs to be in the picture. I'll be framing the picture -- on the next one -- so that I have plenty of room up there.

Thanks for the compliment on the pier.

[danewilson77]

Here is another one of my pier shots. Thanks, John! This was taken three minutes after my previous pier picture. I also turned the f stop down two clicks. We've got more light here and I've brought more color into the picture.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6053/6243735783_452425d257_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6243735783/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6243735783/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

:GheybeSpider

[wsmeyer]

I keep looking at that pier shot. How did you light it?


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=33.855635,-118.398231

[Marcus-SanDiego]

William, I used the lighting that was available to me. You know those ugly orange lights we all hate? There were several of them behind me. As it got darker, the lights got brighter. I used them to light the pier for me. I invited quite a bit of it in at f/4 for 30 seconds.

[Hermes]

William, I used the lighting that was available to me. You know those ugly orange lights we all hate? There were several of them behind me. As it got darker, the lights got brighter. I used them to light the pier for me. I invited quite a bit of it in at f/4 for 30 seconds.

Boss, to attempt combatting those sulfur lights, mainly in places like at the Star where it's all orange, I change the white balance to the little bulb symbol (I think it's called "Tungsten", it's right after auto)... then I play with shutter and aperture until I get it to where I want (I like shooting in manual mode, makes me learn what not to do real quick)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I shoot RAW, JP. So, I just allow my WB to be set in automatic. I can always fix it in post, which is how I handle it.

In that shot, I used the orange to my benefit. I like how it turned out. One of my best shots to date.

[Hermes]

I shoot RAW, JP. So, I just allow my WB to be set in automatic. I can always fix it in post, which is how I handle it.

In that shot, I used the orange to my benefit. I like how it turned out. One of my best shots to date.

I agree, the orange is nice when you have a subject like that where more colors are nice. What I was trying to say is I shoot RAW+fine so I get 2 files, one decent size and one I can play with.

I still like to change the white balance so it looks normal to my untrained eye when I look in the screen at playback in situations where I don't want the orange overpowering the picture, such as when I was at the harbor

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Yep. I see exactly what you're saying.

And while I could actually carry around my gray card and set WB for lighting prior to each shot -- just after composition -- I've found that the software (Lightroom in my case) is just so powerful, I don't worry about it. The technical purists out there may call me on it but I'll take my chances.

Thanks for the comment, JP. Always learning here.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

One of my favorite shots from last week. Why? Because I was out having fun with friends, enjoying a Friday night in Little Italy. What makes this shot even more relevant to my interests is that I saw Casey, his wife, and my wife walking up the street. I wanted to get a snapshot of those guys. Plus, I love candids. My favorite. No one noticed me except for the eagle eye. He's too damn vigilant. The little booger even has a halo over his head.

Anyhow, threw a B&W together of these guys.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6235/6245452606_3b270a7cb4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6245452606/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6245452606/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[C Withers Media]

Photo BOMBBBB! I still like it...It has character and I love L.I.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Casey, without you making that face it would have been a decent shot with some interesting things to look at. Your cheeser, though, makes it a keeper. Your face gives it just what I was looking for. Everyone else is candid. Among that sea, though, is you doing your thang. It really captures you more than anything.

You talk about pictures evoking something in the viewer. Your face, with everyone else doing their thing, does that for me.

Thanks for being my friend, pal.

[Hermes]

I actually like it, it kind of draws your eye to his mug

[Marcus-SanDiego]

JP, for sure. It works.

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6168/6245947024_9c24931275_b.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Casey, was this picture taken in Little Italy when we were there? The guy in the Mercedes looks as though he's waiting for the girl -- even though she can't walk across the red light. I guess he's just staring at her. Nice capture.

[C Withers Media]

Yes, it's in Little Italy. I think he was checking to make sure she didn't walk out in front of him. She is obviously a good pedestrian by standing outside of the crosswalk to indicate she has no intent of crossing at that point.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

That, too. I didn't even notice how considerate she was being.

[C Withers Media]

y0aimee

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6233/6246718645_8053389be9_b.jpg

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6169/6247856843_00be591b90_b.jpg

[Hermes]

That table looks so good. I love cheese... I'm hungry now

[danewilson77]

Yeah...very cool pic.

[UdubBadger]

tea and scrumpits

[3ZHP]

Something I did about 15 years ago.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/Stuff/eriepier4.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I went back for a redo today. This was shot at 24mm f/8.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6106/6248834002_bbfc42f297_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6248834002/)
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6248834002/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

awesome

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, Seth. I think it looks a lot better than my night shots, which were cramped near the top (just as you and William said). I took everyone's comments to heart and went back and shot it again.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

And this one was shot on the other end of the focal length: 14mm f/8.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6060/6249224530_3309ae8a20_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6249224530/)
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6249224530/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Gheybe]

:eeps

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6101/6249427158_443df62da3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6249427158/)
Ballin' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6249427158/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

Both shots are amazing Boss.

C Withers......lovin that shot as well.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, Dane.

[C Withers Media]

Sorry for the huge multi quote.


Yeah...very cool pic.


tea and scrumpits

you two both crack me up.


Something I did about 15 years ago.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/Stuff/eriepier4.jpg

I love it.


I went back for a redo today. This was shot at 24mm f/8.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6106/6248834002_bbfc42f297_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6248834002/)
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6248834002/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

Much better...which is hard to imagine, because the other one was pretty darn good.


Thanks, Seth. I think it looks a lot better than my night shots, which were cramped near the top (just as you said). I took everyone's comments to heart and went back and shot it again.

You are going about the things the right way, keep it up. Impressive to say the least.


Both shots are amazing Boss.

C Withers......lovin that shot as well.

I would have liked it better if the machine didn't eat my quarter shortly thereafter.

[dinanm3atl]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6101/6249427158_443df62da3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6249427158/)
Ballin' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6249427158/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr



As said on Flickr... this is ridiculous bro. Love it. Something everyone has seen at least once in their life but never see a photo. Composition and then editing KILLED it!

[johnrando]

As said on Flickr... this is ridiculous bro. Love it. Something everyone has seen at least once in their life but never see a photo. Composition and then editing KILLED it!

Werd.

[C Withers Media]

As said on Flickr... this is ridiculous bro. Love it. Something everyone has seen at least once in their life but never see a photo. Composition and then editing KILLED it!


Werd.

Thanks guys, it was just one of those things that popped into my head. I tried some other stuff that I didn't like as well, but this one definitely has a place on our wall.

[M0nk3y]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6101/6249427158_443df62da3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6249427158/)
Ballin' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6249427158/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

So you're that guy that everyone was probably yelling at to get off the skee-ball game!

Love the shit, so vintage IMO

[C Withers Media]

So you're that guy that everyone was probably yelling at to get off the skee-ball game!

Love the shit, so vintage IMO

Appreciate it man, and nobody was obstructed from the machine.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6054/6252861684_911bdea83e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6252861684/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6252861684/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6238/6253052616_502b26b5b1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6253052616/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6253052616/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

As said on Flickr... this is ridiculous bro. Love it. Something everyone has seen at least once in their life but never see a photo. Composition and then editing KILLED it!

i think you said it all right there. I concur 110%.

[UdubBadger]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6054/6252861684_911bdea83e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6252861684/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6252861684/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

marcus I love the shot and the color is fantastic but eye is telling me something doesn't look right... or at least as good as it could.

maybe try a different crop? could be that the center of the thing is almost dead center in the frame? I like the off balance of the color vs background but maybe even weighing it more to that one side would be even better? maybe not, could just be me.

[UdubBadger]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6238/6253052616_502b26b5b1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6253052616/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6253052616/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

this is why I love San Diego... you'd never see 1/2 naked chicks on a building here in Chicago, at least not like that.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Seth, I have more pinwheel shots. I was working with limited space on this one. Could not back up a whole lot more. I do agree, though, that I would have preferred to get that pinwheel out of the center. I have a few more, though. I'll see what I can do. Also, the owner of the shop didn't mind me being there, so I may see if he'll let me move that pinwheel on my next shot. Thanks for the feedback. May get a better shot next time!

[UdubBadger]

i don't think reshooting is needed by any means. its a fantastic shot and visually compelling. we are learning about ratios right now in school and how filling the frame with a certain ratio is visually appealing. I think by cropping off maybe 1/10th of the right of the frame might bring it into one of those ratios that is desirable looking at. just a thought was all, trying to apply my knowledge somewhere I suppose. by hacking a little off the side (maybe like 8x10 format) you'll effectively push that thing off the center of the photo and bring it more to one side.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

No worries, Seth. I took it as you making a constructive suggestion.

Tell me what you think of this one (had to do a little crop on the left, so that we could see how it would look if I adhered to the rule of thirds -- with pinwheel center being at the third line):

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6240/6253730569_5d10a1d4c7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6253730569/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6253730569/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

yeah I like that a lot.

again, i think you can still use that other image you'd just have to crop a little. the 1st shot had a nice element of the circle inside the circle inside the circle... you kinda lose that in this one however the colors look a little cooler in this one (cool as in awesome).

[Marcus-SanDiego]

How about this one? I threw the pinwheel center to the right third. I retain the circle within the circles on this one.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6228/6253760003_ec3eebf8e9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6253760003/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6253760003/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

eh, kinda loses its balance on the one side and is a little too straight forward for my taste.

[UdubBadger]

5x7 crop to the left

2326

original
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6054/6252861684_911bdea83e_b.jpg

[johnrando]

Agree, that last one doesn't quite have the impact as the others. That's a tricky one, as I see that balance issue in the 1st ones but too centered isn't as dramatic. Very cool shot none-the-less. EDIT: Just saw the 5x7 crop, like that one.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

And back to the beginning -- with our first picture thrown off to the right third (center of pinwheel):

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6219/6253798103_65c997bb1f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6253798103/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6253798103/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Appreciate the feedback, guys. This is a good example of how we all see different things and how they appeal to us in different ways. I do like the pinwheel off center (the 5x7 crops works for me).

[Ryans323i]

And back to the beginning -- with our first picture thrown off to the right third (center of pinwheel):

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6219/6253798103_65c997bb1f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6253798103/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6253798103/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

:like

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6157/6254609192_3f06efc9aa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6254609192/)
I scream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6254609192/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6096/6254656944_d4b5719677_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6254656944/)
Bi crack (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6254656944/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

^ that one reminds me of John Divola for some reason.

[C Withers Media]

I won't argue with being associated in company like that.


I thought those spandex shorts were all the advertising they needed... :dunno?

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6054/6254510963_da859afdfb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6254510963/)
Bones, Thugs, and Disharmony #34 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6254510963/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6091/6254552505_85eef398e6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6254552505/)
Shanghai Surprise and Wonder Whoop'em (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6254552505/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6119/6256031510_fcc9281f9f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6256031510/)
Dogs best friend (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6256031510/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Hermes]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6119/6256031510_fcc9281f9f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6256031510/)
Dogs best friend (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6256031510/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr


hahaha... my uncle calls my car a 'fire hydrant' - even bought my dog a ceramic one

[UdubBadger]

lol Dane

[danewilson77]

lol Dane

What? You like?

[UdubBadger]

was waiting for the follow up shot of the dog who made it his target of choice....

[danewilson77]

I thought it was funny, the way the weeds were perfectly 3 times the length, right around the hydrant.

Plus....I thought it was a cool looking hydrant. Don't see em in the middle of grass everyday...though...I may not have been looking.

[johnrando]

Good looking pic Dane, me like!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/6256164919_6fc5bc130c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6256164919/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6256164919/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6038/6256544808_4e61648b3a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6256544808/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6256544808/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[johnrando]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/6256164919_6fc5bc130c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6256164919/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6256164919/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

Cool!

[UdubBadger]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/6256164919_6fc5bc130c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6256164919/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6256164919/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

love it Marcus, nice work

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, guys. Just shooting my ass off. Practicing under all conditions.

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6060/6256080799_c344f8e71b_b.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Casey, great picture. Love the separation between your subject and the background. And that purple is popping.

[C Withers Media]

Thanks Mark.

Here is a shot of your buddy Walter (real name Arnold).

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6174/6201570379_f47be55918_b.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

"Walter" is looking good.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6044/6256298231_11e78f4459_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6256298231/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6256298231/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[C Withers Media]

I like that arrangement Mark.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6177/6256452837_3d6d733e2f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6256452837/)
Bare Elle (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6256452837/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

marcus I :wub the bottle shot! AWESOME work.


CW that shot of the purple guy back 1 page is great too... nice capture of a "huuuuuh?" moment.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Seth and Casey, thanks. Just trying to make the mundane look interesting. Channeling Aimee Albino (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4681-caseywithers.com-Featured-Artist-of-September-Aimee-Albino).

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6033/6256442515_84416cef4b_b.jpg

[UdubBadger]

CW totally has a Star Wars feel to that photo... :wub

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I love the Star Wars feel of that.

Casey told me that he was going for the Star Wars feel of it (said it while we were shooting). He nailed it.

First thing Seth says is Star Wars.

Mission accomplished, Obi wan Kenobi.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

The student's bricks in the wall.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6114/6258033425_0d69d5e022_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6258033425/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6258033425/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

All about the basics.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6155/6258317723_4a863b0586_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6258317723/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6258317723/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[kayger12]

All about the basics.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6155/6258317723_4a863b0586_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6258317723/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6258317723/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

Nice.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, kg. Just practicing the fundamentals.


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[UdubBadger]

bokehlicious

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6170/6259557981_eaca4f6898_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6259557981/)
Mini Pumpkins (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6259557981/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'll take two, Casey. Nice shot.

[johnrando]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6170/6259557981_eaca4f6898_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6259557981/)
Mini Pumpkins (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6259557981/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

Literally LOLed seeing this. Awesome! :)

[C Withers Media]

I'll take two, Casey. Nice shot.


Literally LOLed seeing this. Awesome! :)

Thanks guys, Mark I am especially glad that you like this one. Definitely timeless.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6232/6256976018_5881a9feac_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6256976018/)
convention center 013 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6256976018/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

[static667]

Finding art in the ordinary. Cool shot, Casey.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

:like

Kyle, you nailed it. Take technically sound shots and you can make the mundane look interesting.

Every day that I shoot, I always have one thing on my mind: fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals. Behind the back passes and fancy shots, without a solid grasp of the fundamentals, are for squares.

Casey, nice shot.


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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Table

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6031/6263120168_3e3a8cf8bc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6263120168/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6263120168/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[imola red zhp]

Nice shots, my favorite is the bricks

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6267952723_02310dc010_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6267952723/)
Nikon 85mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6267952723/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Gheybe]

That's the best shot I've seen on this forum.

[danewilson77]

Yeah Boss....that's pretty insane.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

That's the best shot I've seen on this forum.

Gabe, much appreciated, sir. And given the great pictures I've seen on this forum, big compliment.


Yeah Boss....that's pretty insane.

Thanks, Dane. Just staying busy with the camera.

[UdubBadger]

awesome job marcus, thats easily - print, mat, frame.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, Seth. I may just do that.

[imola red zhp]

Yeah Boss....that's pretty insane.

Awesome!!!

[C Withers Media]

Take technically sound shots and you can make the mundane look interesting.

Every day that I shoot, I always have one thing on my mind: fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals. Behind the back passes and fancy shots, without a solid grasp of the fundamentals, are for squares.




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^This.....

Leads to this v........


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6267952723_02310dc010_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6267952723/)
Nikon 85mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6267952723/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

A great fisherman does not cast his line to catch a trophy fish, he knows he will catch fish, he is skilled. Any fisherman can snag a large fish on accident, a real fisherman continues to consistently do what he knows is fundamental and through this process inevitably catches fish that are worth of hanging on the wall.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, Casey and everyone else.

I've always been about fundamentals -- in everything I learn. It's so dang important to nail down the fundamentals. Eventually I will want to do some advanced things in photography. I won't be able to do that if I have not learned the basics first.

What does that mean? It means you guys can expect to see more of the same from me for quite some time: bricks, bottles, buildings, and stairs, etc.

A year from now, maybe you'll see some advanced techniques from me. Or maybe you won't. There are just too many mundane things out in the world to shoot. I'm having too much fun with that stuff.

[Gheybe]

Thanks, Casey and everyone else.

I've always been about fundamentals -- in everything I learn. It's so dang important to nail down the fundamentals. Eventually I will want to do some advanced things in photography. I won't be able to do that if I have not learned the basics first.

What does that mean? It means you guys can expect to see more of the same from me for quite some time: bricks, bottles, buildings, and stairs, etc.

A year from now, maybe you'll see some advanced techniques from me. Or maybe you won't. There are just too many mundane things out in the world to shoot. I'm having too much fun with that stuff.

This is probably the largest part of my quest for going to school.

You're doing great Marcus.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Gabe, I would expect you to get hammered with fundamentals every day at brooks. I'm expecting big things from you.

Thanks again for the kind words.


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[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6231/6270854040_9f5d33800a_b.jpg

[danewilson77]

Awesome pics....as usual fella's.

Mine probably doesn't belong here....but I like it.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6036/6271033240_f5a3e1a64d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6271033240/)
Field of Dreams (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6271033240/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6231/6270854040_9f5d33800a_b.jpg

I'll take two, Utah.


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[Hornung418]

Zippy is so damned cute! He is gonna have the best baby pictures to look at when he gets older!

Nice shots, Casey.

[danewilson77]

Zippy is so damned cute! He is gonna have the best baby pictures to look at when he gets older!

Nice shots, Casey.

He's Badass. Period. Don't think for a minute he isn't practicing his heel-toe beneath those pumpkins.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Haha.


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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Forgot to mention: zippy will be at the 2012 mafia reunion.


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[C Withers Media]

Awesome pics....as usual fella's.

Mine probably doesn't belong here....but I like it.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6036/6271033240_f5a3e1a64d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6271033240/)
Field of Dreams (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6271033240/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

Love this shot. Dane, please don't do yourself the disservice of downgrading your own work. Your shot belongs here as much as any other shot.

PM me or give me a call and we can chat a little philosophy. Ill let Mark chime in from first hand experience. There are enough people in the world who see value in others failing. Don't buy into it. It's just noise.


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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Dane, looking good.

Are those the fields from across the street?

[danewilson77]

Dane, looking good.

Are those the fields from across the street?

Yes. I had 15 minutes or so. The sun and clouds were awesome. Went up to practice the remote, and HD feature on the camera.

Light continues to kick my ass.

When I would get the sun and clouds to look how I wanted, the field was too dark....and vice versa.

Idk....I think shooting into the sun like that is not an easy shot. That was the one I was most happy with after 27 shots.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[danewilson77]

Trees on the side of my driveway. I love Fall.....though it's not quite here yet.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6117/6272748366_893c02f84a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6272748366/)
Fall is coming (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6272748366/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Ryans323i]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6170/6259557981_eaca4f6898_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6259557981/)
Mini Pumpkins (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6259557981/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6231/6270854040_9f5d33800a_b.jpg

Gosh he's adorable!


Awesome pics....as usual fella's.

Mine probably doesn't belong here....but I like it.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6036/6271033240_f5a3e1a64d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6271033240/)
Field of Dreams (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6271033240/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

Excellent picture Dane!

I <3 fall too. And don't worry, it's heading your way.

[M0nk3y]

Yes. I had 15 minutes or so. The sun and clouds were awesome. Went up to practice the remote, and HD feature on the camera.

Light continues to kick my ass.

When I would get the sun and clouds to look how I wanted, the field was too dark....and vice versa.

Idk....I think shooting into the sun like that is not an easy shot. That was the one I was most happy with after 27 shots.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

Dane...sunset pictures aren't easy. You nailed it pretty good for only having your camera for that long. Don't down yourself

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Dane, I'm a new photographer too (been shooting for two months as of today). Continue to shoot in difficult situations. Continue to learn from it. It will make you better. The more you practice the better you'll get. I've intentionally shot in difficult lighting conditions. You never know when a shot may arise. You want to be prepared for it.

So, shoot, shoot, and keep shooting.

[danewilson77]

Copy. Thanks Boss. It's just frustrating. I know the shot I want...but don't know the fundamentals well enough to get there, yet. Casey, you're right. That was a bullshit post. Pity party. I guess I was just pissed.

Lots to learn...hehe. All is well.

My goal is to look back on this thread in a couple of years, and laugh.

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[M0nk3y]

Copy. Thanks Boss. It's just frustrating. I know the shot I want...but don't know the fundamentals well enough to get there, yet. Casey, you're right. That was a bullshit post. Pity party. I guess I was just pissed.

Lots to learn...hehe. All is well.

My goal is to look back on this thread in a couple of years, and laugh.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

Be thankful you got places like that to shoot. I'm stuck on a campus with limited locations

[UdubBadger]

Yes. I had 15 minutes or so. The sun and clouds were awesome. Went up to practice the remote, and HD feature on the camera.

Light continues to kick my ass.

When I would get the sun and clouds to look how I wanted, the field was too dark....and vice versa.

Idk....I think shooting into the sun like that is not an easy shot. That was the one I was most happy with after 27 shots.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT


If you're shooting on a tripod take 2 different exposures and we can blend um together to make 1 awesome one dude!

[danewilson77]

That's what I though I was doing in HD.

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[UdubBadger]

yes it is, however I was suggesting a different technique. HDR will expose highlight, midtone and shadows in a 3 or more photo bracketing set. what I was suggesting was simply taking 1 good exposure for the sky/clouds and 1 good exposure for the field and placing one on top of the other and getting the best of both worlds. It would be a similar concept but a different look in the end.

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6103/6273314216_1f509acd0d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6273314216/)
1 week old Asa (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6273314216/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

yes it is, however I was suggesting a different technique. HDR will expose highlight, midtone and shadows in a 3 or more photo bracketing set. what I was suggesting was simply taking 1 good exposure for the sky/clouds and 1 good exposure for the field and placing one on top of the other and getting the best of both worlds. It would be a similar concept but a different look in the end.

Ok....sounds good Badger.

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[UdubBadger]

its all good stuff anyway DW, just trying to throw out some different routes to get to the same destination. Keep it up man, you're shots get better every day.

[M0nk3y]

I don't know how I feel about this:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6103/6273287929_64f0e3c105_b.jpg

[danewilson77]

I like it....Good sharp angles.....crazy DOF...then a oile of branhes right in the middle. Green for color.

Interesting pic. Making the ordinary look un-ordinary.

Picture screams "Despair!" at me.

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6116/6273580447_5e053bb11c_b.jpg

[UdubBadger]

wow... fresh out the oven?

[C Withers Media]

wow... fresh out the oven?

I know right, but they prepaid for 12 shoots over the course of the next year.......Sounds like another parent I know.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

But our baby was twice as old as that one! LOL.

[UdubBadger]

hahahaha

[C Withers Media]

But our baby was twice as old as that one! LOL.

Yeah, I forgot...You waited until week 2.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Exactly. Our baby was 15 days old. I believe Asa was 7 days old. Zippy was a relative old timer.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6043/6274558873_dea27eee37_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6274558873/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6274558873/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

Looks great Boss. Was that in HDR?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, DW. It was a single photo. No HDR techniques employed.

At this point, I'm sticking with basic stuff. Haven't tried to merge two pictures together yet. It's on my to-do list (down the road). I'm just taking basic shots and trying to work with what I have. Trying to squeeze as much as I can out of these kinds of shots.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

By the way, I should mention that I am warehousing a lot of the photos I've taken to this point. I have photos that will be used for HDR down the road. Same shots but at different shutter speeds. I'm particularly interested to see how that recent water-feature photo will look like.

[danewilson77]

Here is another one of my pier shots. Thanks, John! This was taken three minutes after my previous pier picture. I also turned the f stop down two clicks. We've got more light here and I've brought more color into the picture.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6053/6243735783_452425d257_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6243735783/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6243735783/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

Bumping my favorite photo by the Boss in here.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

This picture (below) requires a little back story.

This guy, who is from India, stacks these rocks. These rocks are near the beach. He doesn't bring the rocks with him (obviously), so there are no tricks involved. It's quite amazing, really. I watched him stack some of these rocks with my own eyes. I also wanted you guys to get a feel for how he does it, so I brought him into the picture as a ghost.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6097/6279101476_caed11be9f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6279101476/)
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6279101476/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[kayger12]

Very cool.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[UdubBadger]

nice shot marcus

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, guys.

[johnrando]

Very cool.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

+1

[Ryans323i]

This picture (below) requires a little back story.

This guy, who is from India, stacks these rocks. These rocks are near the beach. He doesn't bring the rocks with him (obviously), so there are no tricks involved. It's quite amazing, really. I watched him stack some of these rocks with my own eyes. I also wanted you guys to get a feel for how he does it, so I brought him into the picture as a ghost.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6097/6279101476_caed11be9f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6279101476/)
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6279101476/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

ooooo, I really like this one. Bringing in the creator as a ghost it just adds to the "mystical" feeling of unnaturally stacked rocks gives. The colors are also so rich and complementary contrast (if that makes sense) each other. I think personally I'd like the "ghost" to be just a tad, and I mean tad, more visible. But I really love this picture.

Stacking rocks has become very popular here in the mountains/woods. One often comes upon a stack next to a river/stream in the middle of nowhere. I really like it, so maybe that's why this picture has touched me so much. Although, I've never stacked rocks, I enjoy the simplicity and calm the stacked rocks emanate and appreciate the skill and intricacy the act of stacking involves. But, I'll admit, I've never seen stacks that complex.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Ryan, thanks for taking the time to comment in detail.

As the viewer I appreciate your opinion and position on the ghost.

Now let me give you my thinking. The rocks are the prime focus in the picture. If I lit the rock balancer up more, it may have been too distracting. I didn't want to do that. I wanted to keep the focus on the rocks while acknowledging, slightly, the rock dude.

But it's art at that point. That's why your points and opinion are valid with me. As the viewer, you have a say in how you interpret it.

Anyhow, I just appreciate you taking the time to give me your thoughts on it in the first place.

Thanks, Ryan.


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[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6110/6281985241_6a608aea11_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6281985241/)
ZHP_3134 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6281985241/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[johnrando]

NICE!

[UdubBadger]

lol

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Yes. I caught Casey yesterday at a job interview for park ranger. Thought I'd grab a shot. :biggrin

[UdubBadger]

Casey does have that pissed off "Cop" look to him. Probably from his services back in the day.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Exactly. Look out, bears and squirrels. There's a new park ranger in town.

[UdubBadger]

yogi withers?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

yogi withers?

:biggrin

[Hornung418]

Smokey the Bear?

[Ryans323i]

He definitely seems more like Yogi than Ranger Smith. So who's Boo-Boo in this situation?

[C Withers Media]

The lady in the gift shop said I look like Brad Pitt. I was like yeah, Brad Armpit.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6111/6283055376_66ef7ac443_b.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

He definitely seems more like Yogi than Ranger Smith. So who's Boo-Boo in this situation?

I found Boo Boo.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6151/6239314214_86d2d63d46_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6239314214/)
Nikon 85mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6239314214/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Casey, $2 for parking is pretty cheap. May have to park there next time. How many shots were used in that picture?

[billschusteriv]

Lovin' the shots in here. Nice work.

Marcus - IMHO, it's incredible how your shots have evolved over the last month and a half... and I just looked at the last two pages of this thread.


Yes. I caught Casey yesterday at a job interview for park ranger. Thought I'd grab a shot. :biggrin

Very Sgt. Slaughter-esque. :biggrin Just add mirrored glasses.

[Ryans323i]

I found Boo Boo.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6151/6239314214_86d2d63d46_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6239314214/)
Nikon 85mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6239314214/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

Drooling baby FTW! "Hey Boo-Boo, let's go get some pic-a-nic baskets!"

[C Withers Media]

It's just one shot in the final product Mark.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Bill, thanks for the words. And I agree. Should have put some sunglasses on Casey.

Casey, thanks for the clarification. I like the look of that shot.

[C Withers Media]

Taken on a restaurant table in natural light.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6225/6283052438_92b80e79bd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6283052438/)
I've heard Sam sing (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6283052438/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

thats like DOF overdose

[C Withers Media]

thats like DOF overdose

bwahahaha.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Putting in work. Fundamentals.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6285469742_9617425f30_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6285469742/)
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6285469742/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[C Withers Media]

that looks pretty scary way up there.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Very scary, sir. I had to put a string around my belt loop and tie it to the floor.

[UdubBadger]

baller

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Seth, glad you like it. I've got some different shots from the staircase that I'm still sorting through.

[M0nk3y]

Marcus....wonderful. Very cool shot

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, Kyle. Here is another shot but from a different position on the staircase.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6041/6284919201_d16c99248a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6284919201/)
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6284919201/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6225/6287635068_8779393992_b.jpg (http://[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6287635068/)
6286605725_73f946a54f_b (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6287635068/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

Tie out will get PS'd later....

[Hornung418]

Thanks, Kyle. Here is another shot but from a different position on the staircase.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6041/6284919201_d16c99248a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6284919201/)
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6284919201/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr
I like this one better than the first. Great shot!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6225/6287635068_8779393992_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6287635068/)
6286605725_73f946a54f_b (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6287635068/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr
Tie out will get PS'd later....[/QUOTE]
Sittin pretty. She's a good dawg :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I like this one better than the first. Great shot!

Thanks, Horny.

The first shot is taken from the top of the stairs. The second shot is taken from half way down. I prefer the second shot, too. I like the colors and perspective.

[C Withers Media]

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[danewilson77]

Love it.

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[UdubBadger]

bewbs

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Excellent shot, CW.

[Johnmadd]

Woah. John likey.

[kayger12]

Not from anyone here-- and not a photo, but really thought this was well done and wanted to share.

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/293524_136533309781248_100002737386842_131241_1773 401287_n.jpg

[danewilson77]

Not from anyone here-- and not a photo, but really thought this was well done and wanted to share.

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/293524_136533309781248_100002737386842_131241_1773 401287_n.jpg

Love it.

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[johnrando]

Great share Keith, really like that.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

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[Hermes]

Very cool

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6045/6293198991_18696ca1ab_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6293198991/)
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6293198991/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

Great pic Boss.

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[Johnmadd]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6110/6290475079_5c01e76a30_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6290475079/)
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6290475079/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

Reminds me of E.T. .....not that your fingers are weird or something, just the action.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, Dane.

And, yes: Zippy, phone home.

[Johnmadd]

Hehehehe

[C Withers Media]

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[M0nk3y]

Awesome shot Casey, the colors are so vivid!

[UdubBadger]

Love the colors CW but wish it was all in focus... u need the open aperture for more light or was it a long lens?

[kayger12]

Love the colors CW but wish it was all in focus... u need the open aperture for more light or was it a long lens?

I like the DOF.

Draws your attention to the face of the skeleton.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[UdubBadger]

It does, that is certainly true... but on the other side of that you give up the clarity of seeing what it's holding in its hand, which I think could also be a nice part of the photo to focus in on both aesthetically and conceptually. Different stroke for different folks I guess.

[C Withers Media]

It was definitely a combination of both. I agree that I wish the medallion was in focus now, however at the time I shot it, it seemed insignificant.

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6035/6297171393_6860fe1408_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6297171393/)
Riana R 169 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6297171393/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6232/6297787466_a6c174e0e7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6297787466/)
Riana R 148 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6297787466/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

Love those shots.

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[UdubBadger]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6035/6297171393_6860fe1408_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6297171393/)
Riana R 169 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6297171393/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6232/6297787466_a6c174e0e7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6297787466/)
Riana R 148 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6297787466/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

I'm with DW, these are fantastic and inspiring as I'm shooting a workout poster today. I think mine will be a lot more straight forward though, shooting off a backdrop indoors. I love the scenery in these though, nice work Casey.

[C Withers Media]

Thanks guys... Here is a bonus shot.


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6043/6300614968_34b7de228e_b.jpg

[danewilson77]

Mmm....yikes. @ church....

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[UdubBadger]

hahaha

[UdubBadger]

2 VERY lightly touched up images from my shoot today...
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[C Withers Media]

Very commercial looking Seth. Well done. (I spy butterfly lighting)

[UdubBadger]

2 bees both @ 45degrees w/ softboxes and a norman flash to light the background, shoulda blown out the background more though, I'll have to fix in PP.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6045/6305212314_85fc362c1e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6305212314/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6305212314/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[C Withers Media]

Great editorial work. ^

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, sir. I really like that capture. The man looks tired. He looks defeated. He's the last man standing around there. The police, meanwhile, are kidding and joking in the background -- not giving a damn. They won.

I feel for the guy.

[UdubBadger]

excellent!

there is so much great controversy in that shot...

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, Seth.

[jreyes19]

Awesome picture it is worth more than a thousand words

also

how do you guys go about taking these pictures
did you have to ask him if it was ok to take his picture or do you guys just take them

[Ryans323i]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6045/6305212314_85fc362c1e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6305212314/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6305212314/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

Symbolizes America in today's world IMO. Great shot Marcus.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Every photographer is different, Josh.

I rarely ask. I get what I can because I want it to be as natural as possible. I'm always worried that my subject may not give me the look I'm going for if he or she knows that I am shooting.

Thanks, Ryan.

[Hornung418]

"Shoot first, Ask later," Fits the bill here, Josh.

Great shot, Mark. That poor guy. Reflects the light of the current economy in stunning fashion.

[danewilson77]

"Shoot first, Ask later," Fits the bill here, Josh.

Great shot, Mark. That poor guy. Reflects the light of the current economy in stunning fashion.

+1

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

There are several schools of thought on this -- as I mentioned earlier. I've seen Casey, for example, ask people for permission before taking a shot. Other times he doesn't. Maybe Casey will weigh in with his thinking on the subject.

But I appreciate the feedback. As I said earlier, this is probably one of my favorite captures (ever).

[Ryans323i]

There are several schools of thought on this -- as I mentioned earlier. I've seen Casey, for example, ask people for permission before taking a shot. Other times he doesn't. Maybe Casey will weigh in with his thinking on the subject.

But I appreciate the feedback. As I said earlier, this is probably one of my favorite captures (ever).

Mine too. I suggest watermarking it. I know ZHPMafia.com has a plagiarizing policy and you could easily take legal action if this picture is stolen, but it's REALLY good and captures a very popular issue and I wouldn't be surprised if I saw it floating around in other places.

PS. I really want to give the guy in the picture a hug.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Ryan, I just looked at my watch. The date is November 2. I've been taking pictures for about 70 days. Because of that, I haven't really taken a position on watermarking yet. I'm still learning so much. I've been talking with Casey about it, though. I think Casey has something in the works in regard to it.

I'm glad you like it, too.

[C Withers Media]

There are several schools of thought on this -- as I mentioned earlier. I've seen Casey, for example, ask people for permission before taking a shot. Other times he doesn't. Maybe Casey will weigh in with his thinking on the subject.

But I appreciate the feedback. As I said earlier, this is probably one of my favorite captures (ever).


Awesome picture it is worth more than a thousand words

also

how do you guys go about taking these pictures
did you have to ask him if it was ok to take his picture or do you guys just take them


Every photographer is different, Josh.

I rarely ask. I get what I can because I want it to be as natural as possible. I'm always worried that my subject may not give me the look I'm going for if he or she knows that I am shooting.

Thanks, Ryan.


"Shoot first, Ask later," Fits the bill here, Josh.

Great shot, Mark. That poor guy. Reflects the light of the current economy in stunning fashion.

Alright...So call me crazy old Ben Kenobi and make fun of my ancient ways and thoughts, but here we go. I believe that when you take a photo, you are taking a part of that person with you and it becomes yours. Call it a piece of their soul or whatever works for you, but you are taking a little bit of it with you. There are those that offer up a part of themselves to you, such as the case in Mark's shot. There are those who are not, and you are in a way selfishly taking from them for yourself. Mark's subject was candid and did not realize Mark was taking the shot, but a protest is a public outcry to be seen and heard. That to me, is an invitation to give the subject what they want, exposure to more people.

It really depends on the situation and the intent of your use, I often make eye contact before a shot and give people an out if am just doing street photography. The rule of thumb is always to shoot first and ask later in public, however, I take into account the context of where I am, what is happening, and what my goal for shooting is that day. Here is the best example I can give: The homeless make compelling and interesting subjects to me, but I find socially awkward to take a piece of their soul with $5,000 worth of equipment strapped to my back, especially when what I am about to take is a little piece of the only thing most of them have left in their lives.


Mine too. I suggest watermarking it. I know ZHPMafia.com has a plagiarizing policy and you could easily take legal action if this picture is stolen, but it's REALLY good and captures a very popular issue and I wouldn't be surprised if I saw it floating around in other places.

PS. I really want to give the guy in the picture a hug.


Ryan, I just looked at my watch. The date is November 2. I've been taking pictures for about 70 days. Because of that, I haven't really taken a position on watermarking yet. I'm still learning so much. I've been talking with Casey about it, though. I think Casey has something in the works in regard to it.

I'm glad you like it, too.

There is something in the works. Mark continues to call himself a student, however, as I discussed with him last night, I am as big of a fan of his work as many of you are. I prefer to refer to him as a colleague or a fellow photographer. Am I still teaching him, sure. At this point could he run free and continue to do great work on his own, absolutely. Anybody who takes photography seriously should plan on being a student for the rest of their lives.

Thus, do not be alarmed to see a C Withers Media brand logo on his photos as he will be joining the team that will eventually form the C Withers Media Group. He adds a great perspective to the menu of items we want under the C Withers Media Group brand, and it is truly great to have watched him develop to where he is. Mark is not a "professional", nor do I believe he ever intends to be. I do find that he is fundamentally sound and consistently produces images that interest a sector of the market.

Here is the announcement that I made on Facebook regarding this matter:

I am now in the process of reviewing portfolios and skill sets for photographers who are part time or freelance and willing to be hired under the C Withers Media brand umbrella. Do not be alarmed if you see some non Casey Withers photos bearing the C Withers Media tag. There is a very small and select group that is already being put into place to help C Withers Media as a whole reach a larger target audience and cover more ground.

This approach suits the brand very well, much as if you were to go to McDonalds and get to choose between a Big Mac or a Quarter Pounder. Two different options on the menu, both taste great, and both are found in one location. We are still C Withers Media, we are just putting a few new items on your menu.

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6119/6305632320_f50eed75ba_b.jpg

[UdubBadger]

nice processing on her casey, she looks almost HDR

[ryankokesh]

Looks like some trails by torrey pines... but I don't think it is.

[Hermes]

Looks like some trails by torrey pines... but I don't think it is.

It is Torrey actually, that's La Jolla in the background

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6225/6313287794_5e27614644_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6313287794/)
I cant see (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6313287794/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

what kind of color correcting are you doing there?

[danewilson77]

OK....so my deal with the above shot was this. This guy was super shy. Evertime I raised the camera in his direction....he was ducking like a prairie dog.

I loved this guys hair and beenie. That's what I was trying to capture. I figured it would be a cool shot, and would also help me learn....in the process.

So......I finally kind of caught him here, and had to take the shot, as I knew he wasn't going to go for the "hey....can you move a bit to you left" type stuff.

What I did with the color was I brought up the shadows a tad in the back.....brought the black up in his cap....and slightly tweaked the orange in his hair.

I also had to soften the his face a tad, due to complexion issues....

Really though...all the coloring aside....that's what this guy looks like. Awesome hair.

[UdubBadger]

yeah its pretty unique. I would be careful in the future as you see his hair looks great, but the orange in his face and on the hat now stands out a lot and not in a good way (this is where masking in Photoshop would come in)... kinda a give some here but it takes away there type of deal.

Either way the smug look is priceless so kudos on a nice capture.

[danewilson77]

Thanks Badger. I will tweak the coloring a bit more.

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[C Withers Media]

nice processing on her casey, she looks almost HDR

I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing, we just had really good light happening at the time and in post I did a little HPF to get some definition to her legs. I am pretty sure that, mixed with some black and white layering is what is making you think that.


Looks like some trails by torrey pines... but I don't think it is.

It is.


It is Torrey actually, that's La Jolla in the background

Yep. Photographers are often secretive about their "top secret" or "cool" locations. I am not. I think it plays a very small role in the process. What good is a location if you can't knock down the shot?

[C Withers Media]

Here is a before and after shot of a naturally lit photo so you can see a little bit of the transition once processed in photoshop. It's not smoke and mirrors and it validates my point that photoshop can make a good shot better, but it can't make a bad shot good.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6102/6307907777_472a498839_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6307907777/)
Untitled2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6307907777/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

so true

[UdubBadger]

I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing, we just had really good light happening at the time and in post I did a little HPF to get some definition to her legs. I am pretty sure that, mixed with some black and white layering is what is making you think that.

was referring to the great tonal range and high definition/contrast in the shadows

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6058/6311366306_2a98becd54_b.jpg

[danewilson77]

Cool pic Casey.

[UdubBadger]

hmmmm, I like it but it feels a little off to me for some reason.

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6313409586_12c3f825c8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6313409586/)
Full Swing Fall (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6313409586/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6046/6312738833_6410d37fa7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6312738833/)
Survived (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6312738833/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

DW hard at work

[danewilson77]

Thanks Badger....I think...Here's the color one.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6234/6313808832_bc3a7002d8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6313808832/)
Survived 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6313808832/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[jreyes19]

I personally like it with the color
great photo

[danewilson77]

I personally like it with the color
great photo

Thanks JP.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6112/6313407691_6ae13af2ca_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6313407691/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6313407691/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6112/6313407691_6ae13af2ca_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6313407691/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6313407691/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

Love that shot.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, DW. I'll pretty much shoot anything. :biggrin