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[danewilson77]

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

Same way here. My family doesn't get it, and they all think I'm weird.

I've found that I have a very different and profound perspective on my surroundings now.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Same way here. My family doesn't get it, and they all think I'm weird.

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You may be weird (I won't tell them) but you're just practicing. They'll love you for it later.

[ryankokesh]

Quite a few of you guys have relatively recently taken up photography. I think a lot of it probably stems simply from photographing your cars. Regardless, I have to say it's honestly been fascinating watching the development of talent. It's really awesome to see this sort of collaborative, organic, cross-country learning experience.

Mad props!!


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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Definitely. Everyone has an open door for the other. We're more interested in making sure we all get better together than smashing each other on these pages. It's not competitive. It's collaborative.

I picked up the camera so I could get good shots of Mark (little Mark). Anything else for me is gravy.

Thanks for the comment, Ryan.

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6107/6313914841_7326b21774_b.jpg

[Matt]

Lens envy

[C Withers Media]

Matt, I had jacket envy today. I was the dumbass out there with a t shirt on and no hat.

[Matt]

That happened to me, too, today. Took the dog for a walk just now (2am) and made a PB&J to take with. T-shirt and flip flops, no hat.

We were about 2 blocks away from home, when I noticed that it was a little chilly out. I looked down and noticed that the grass was very crunchy with frost, and simultaneously noticed that my 'room temperature' PB&J was steaming.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

:chuck

[danewilson77]

Great pic Casey! Say...we can get our camera's wet?

[ryankokesh]

I think the "pro" cameras are weather proof, but the "prosumer" models are not. Could be wrong though.

So it actually rains out there??


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[UdubBadger]

All I know is this...

My 5DMKII has been in 3 ft of snow (literally fell into 3 feet of snow in Colorado), been dropped from 3ft or more at least twice, been out in the rain about 10 times while I had to continue shooting and never had any issues.

Also from what I understand, a lot of the older 5D's have survived almost 10 years of photojournalist use out in Iraq/Afghanistan and the rigors of war (not my personal experience thank God). They build those things pretty tough.

The lenses... that another story.

[UdubBadger]

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

The arrangement of the bokeh in the background is really what takes a good photo and makes an even better photo

[UdubBadger]

That happened to me, too, today. Took the dog for a walk just now (2am) and made a PB&J to take with. T-shirt and flip flops, no hat.

We were about 2 blocks away from home, when I noticed that it was a little chilly out. I looked down and noticed that the grass was very crunchy with frost, and simultaneously noticed that my 'room temperature' PB&J was steaming.


:spit

dude I've been into my winter coat for about 2 weeks now... at least 1st thing in the morning.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

The arrangement of the bokeh in the background is really what takes a good photo and makes an even better photo

Thanks for the comment, sir.

[imola red zhp]

:spit

dude I've been into my winter coat for about 2 weeks now... at least 1st thing in the morning.

Dub, A/C on on halloween, heater on last night

[imola red zhp]

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

Great shot!! Marcus, definitely makes want to get that camera.

[danewilson77]

Great shot!! Marcus, definitely makes want to get that camera.

No kidding. And that's just salt and pepper. The Boss is amazing!

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Dennis, we'll be here when you get the camera.

And if you like the salt and pepper, you should see me with other spices! :biggrin

[imola red zhp]

^^^thanks......LOL

[C Withers Media]

Camo guy was pretty awesome.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6038/6316141658_bca63113a2_b.jpg

[UdubBadger]

Another good one. Guy looks pissed.

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They're old... it's fairly common.
;)

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6099/6315554159_f9e7ccd6e1_b.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I thought the camo guy was cool, which is why I focused on him.

[UdubBadger]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6099/6315554159_f9e7ccd6e1_b.jpg

WIN but just wish the fringe wasn't covering up some potentially nice abs ;)

[C Withers Media]

When she is right side up the fringe covers up the potentially nice other stuff. It's not every day I shoot a 6 foot tall beautiful Asian model. I wanted to see as much of her legs as possible.

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6095/6315991629_cf73b1ee87_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6315991629/)
Hurry Up (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6315991629/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6048/6316465244_152e006346_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6316465244/)
Fall Menonite (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6316465244/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6054/6315948121_196ca308b6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6315948121/)
Menonite Field (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6315948121/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6218/6316013857_da33988bf8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6316013857/)
New Town Fountain (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6316013857/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6053/6316305479_3ef9323141_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6316305479/)
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6316305479/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

When she is right side up the fringe covers up the potentially nice other stuff. It's not every day I shoot a 6 foot tall beautiful Asian model. I wanted to see as much of her legs as possible.

Then it's been decided.... ditch the bottoms with the fringe ;)

[UdubBadger]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6048/6316465244_152e006346_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6316465244/)
Fall Menonite (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6316465244/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

I like the composition here buddy. Spend some time playing with it in LR3 and work on contrast boost and maybe some color adjustments (I'd consider doing B&W personally). You could have a really nice shot in the end.

[UdubBadger]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6053/6316305479_3ef9323141_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6316305479/)
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6316305479/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

stunning. love the wide angle look

[danewilson77]

I like the composition here buddy. Spend some time playing with it in LR3 and work on contrast boost and maybe some color adjustments (I'd consider doing B&W personally). You could have a really nice shot in the end.

Copy.....I put it in my thread....

[Marcus-SanDiego]

stunning. love the wide angle look

Thank you, Seth. Appreciate the comment, amigo.

[danewilson77]

Nothing too crazy. Just an extremely yellow tree. Couldn't quite get the angle I wanted....but...oh well.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/6323528217_3f64d90475_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6323528217/)
Yellow Autumn Tree (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6323528217/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

well I think I see what you were trying to do there...

maybe next time either go for a wider view of the tree as a whole look or a very close up of just a few leaves. that way there is a bit more of a defined subject.

[UdubBadger]

casey I don't suppose you're going to post that nice little video you shared on facebook here are you?

[C Withers Media]

I am considering it.

[UdubBadger]

:drool

[johnrando]

I am considering it.

Liked bof a dem!

[danewilson77]

well I think I see what you were trying to do there...

maybe next time either go for a wider view of the tree as a whole look or a very close up of just a few leaves. that way there is a bit more of a defined subject.

I actually was trying to shoot straight up the tree trunk. I couldn't handle it.....

[UdubBadger]

yeah it looks like you were trying to gain a very strong and tall perspective. still can be done without shooting right up its skirt. ;)

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6095/6323823288_bd411847ba_b.jpg

[UdubBadger]

that thing is grizzly

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6113/6326490743_6ec1ce84ef_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6326490743/)
York Coastline Birdhouse (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6326490743/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6239/6326488935_591898e25d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6326488935/)
York Coastline (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6326488935/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6236/6327293645_0163ec65c0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6327293645/)
York State Park Dock (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6327293645/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

pix 2 & 3 look great DW. 1st one feels a bit busy with the tall grass in the foreground... but thats just my opinion, a lot of people shoot in that kind of "predator" fashion.

[danewilson77]

pix 2 & 3 look great DW. 1st one feels a bit busy with the tall grass in the foreground... but thats just my opinion, a lot of people shoot in that kind of "predator" fashion.

Yeah...thanks Badger. I really liked that birdhouse, and took my best shot. I walked the area....and that was it. I kind of liked the grass in there to break it up a little bit....hut what do I know.

I tried to shoot out of focus in foreground a couple of times....for practice tonight. This was one result.

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[UdubBadger]

no it's definitely something you want to try and learn and shoot if you like. My suggestion is back off from the grass just a bit or raise your aperture a few stops so you can see it a little better/clearer. you still want it blurry but clear enough to know what it is. try to get a bunch of it together too... use it to "frame" the bird house too if you can, get creative. Build your shot, don't just work with what you see in front of you. ;)

[danewilson77]

no it's definitely something you want to try and learn and shoot if you like. My suggestion is back off from the grass just a bit or raise your aperture a few stops so you can see it a little better/clearer. you still want it blurry but clear enough to know what it is. try to get a bunch of it together too... use it to "frame" the bird house too if you can, get creative. Build your shot, don't just work with what you see in front of you. ;)

OK...thanks

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6019/6323709766_5ae403879e_b.jpg

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6019/6323709766_5ae403879e_b.jpg

Pic is awesome.

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[C Withers Media]

Thanks Dane....I like the weaponry appeal to the shoes.

[y0aimee_]

Not as fierce as the heels Casey posted above (btw which I LOVE), but this pair is an early bday gift I got for myself :)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6226/6325489722_71ed0e0b31_z.jpg

[danewilson77]

Not as fierce as the heels Casey posted above (btw which I LOVE), but this pair is an early bday gift I got for myself :)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6226/6325489722_71ed0e0b31_z.jpg

Badass. In for pics with them on.:)

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[UdubBadger]

+1 on the pix wearing um.

[Matt]

A view from my dock

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/mattc119/DSC05414.jpg

[danewilson77]

Beautiful view Matt....

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[UdubBadger]

Matt you're near Stevens Point right?

[C Withers Media]

Matt you're near Stevens Point right?

It's Point Stevens......and the more you mention it, the more I want Polito's.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6119/6329007515_9e61579989_b.jpg

[Matt]

Yep. Plover, to be specific.

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[UdubBadger]

It's Point Stevens......and the more you mention it, the more I want Polito's.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6119/6329007515_9e61579989_b.jpg

I love the running shots you've done

[UdubBadger]

Yep. Plover, to be specific.

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Nice, I need to get up that way come snowboarding season

[Matt]

Plan to come up on a Wednesday. Granite Peak has half off admission from 4-9. LMK when you plan on coming, I'll meet you there.

[UdubBadger]

haha, a bit long of a trip just for a random old wednesday for me. The distance (especially for my other buddy who is an hour south of me) warrants an over night trip so it'll probably either weekends or over holiday break.

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6330636018_89efd0cfe5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6330636018/)
Waller Mill Park Pond (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6330636018/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Matt]

haha, a bit long of a trip just for a random old wednesday for me. The distance (especially for my other buddy who is an hour south of me) warrants an over night trip so it'll probably either weekends or over holiday break.

Even better! LOL

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[johnrando]

Not as fierce as the heels Casey posted above (btw which I LOVE), but this pair is an early bday gift I got for myself :)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6226/6325489722_71ed0e0b31_z.jpg

:like

[UdubBadger]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6330636018_89efd0cfe5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6330636018/)
Waller Mill Park Pond (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6330636018/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

DANE!

Looks awesome dude!

[johnrando]

Agree badger, beautiful!

[Ryans323i]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6330636018_89efd0cfe5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6330636018/)
Waller Mill Park Pond (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6330636018/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

Love it. Very inviting!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

A friend who was watching Casey during a photo shoot.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6233/6333273685_439fa43251_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6333273685/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6333273685/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6094/6334137601_8514a96c43_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6334137601/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6334137601/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Smilez]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/375554_171160236310162_171159869643532_314531_1774 363626_n.jpg

[danewilson77]

Nice shots both Marcus and Ray.....

Love them both.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Ray, Griffith Observatory? Never been up there. Looks like a great place for a shot. Nice work.

[Smilez]

Yes sir, been there couple times. It's really nice up there during the night. That picture i took is actually two pictures merged together :D.

[UdubBadger]

A friend who was watching Casey during a photo shoot.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6233/6333273685_439fa43251_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6333273685/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6333273685/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

love the line of the car behind him

[UdubBadger]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6094/6334137601_8514a96c43_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6334137601/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6334137601/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

very "Uta" :)

[UdubBadger]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/375554_171160236310162_171159869643532_314531_1774 363626_n.jpg

wow stunning, nice work.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

very "Uta" :)

Yes, indeed. It was my first attempt at a Uta Barth-like picture.

[UdubBadger]

Get crazy and go more out of focus... took me a few tries to really be able to get into the spirit.
(I'm sure I've shown this already) http://www.flickr.com/photos/altonephoto/6161452860/in/photostream

[Smilez]

wow stunning, nice work.

gracias amigo!!!

[jreyes19]

ok guys here are a few practice pictures with my new D5100
please give me advice on these please (I am new to all of this)

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc385/jreyes19/d5100/DSC_0090.jpg

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc385/jreyes19/d5100/DSC_0009.jpg

http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc385/jreyes19/d5100/DSC_0094.jpg

this is has some quick Photoshop editing done to it
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc385/jreyes19/d5100/turtle.jpg

alright get FIRE AWAY!!! lol thanks ahead of time for all criticism and comments
I am here to learn and progress

[UdubBadger]

Really quickly (cuz I'm about to get out the door for an early shoot today).

1st pic - decent composition, post processing needs a lot more contrast as it's pretty flat. Aim for a wide tonal range of a little white, lots of levels of grey and some black.
2nd/3rd pic - work on your perspective, these shots look like how I (or anyone else) would see the fish on a regular basis. Focus on showing them in a different perspective that might interest the viewer a bit more. Oh and focus too... 2nd one looks like you focused on the glass instead of the fish.
4th - better contrast than #1 though the image needs a bit more direction like the 2 above it. I think if it's a photo of the turtle it needs to be a bit more zoomed in on just that. Or if it's about the turtle on a table with other stuff, zoom out and focus on all of it as 1 entity. you are kinda stuck somewhere between that IMO.

Keep practicing. Lots of guys here to help you out in your journey and it might help to talk to guys like Marcus and Dane who've both made magnificent strides in the last month or two.

[danewilson77]

^me too...

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[jreyes19]

Really quickly (cuz I'm about to get out the door for an early shoot today).

1st pic - decent composition, post processing needs a lot more contrast as it's pretty flat. Aim for a wide tonal range of a little white, lots of levels of grey and some black.
2nd/3rd pic - work on your perspective, these shots look like how I (or anyone else) would see the fish on a regular basis. Focus on showing them in a different perspective that might interest the viewer a bit more. Oh and focus too... 2nd one looks like you focused on the glass instead of the fish.
4th - better contrast than #1 though the image needs a bit more direction like the 2 above it. I think if it's a photo of the turtle it needs to be a bit more zoomed in on just that. Or if it's about the turtle on a table with other stuff, zoom out and focus on all of it as 1 entity. you are kinda stuck somewhere between that IMO.

Keep practicing. Lots of guys here to help you out in your journey and it might help to talk to guys like Marcus and Dane who've both made magnificent strides in the last month or two.

wow thanks so much, After reading what you said I definitely see many places I have fallen short on these photos.
The first three have no post editing done whatsoever, and the fourth is me playing around on photoshop because i just got it and i have no idea what I am doing,
thank you so much for the comment I will definitely be looking forward to speaking with you, dane, marcus, and many others knowledgeable people on this site about how I should be shooting, and what editing should be done


^me too...

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Thanks dane some times it is not the fullness of your words but the power you bring with just a few of them :)

thank you guys I am loving the start and will keep practicing whenever I can

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Lots more to come. Just the beginning.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6337308771_3dd3033169_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6337308771/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6337308771/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[jreyes19]

Love the picture and that BEENIE!!!!!!!!

[wsmeyer]

Lots more to come. Just the beginning.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6337308771_3dd3033169_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6337308771/)


Lol at the mafia beenie.

Is that jacket Sapphire Black? It looks too nice to be plain old black.

William.

[UdubBadger]

bokeh-licious Marcus. Jealous of all you guys out there right now. I LOVE Vegas.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Lol at the mafia beenie.

Is that jacket Sapphire Black? It looks too nice to be plain old black.

William.

William, I have John with me right here. He says you're right. It's not plain old black. Instead, he says, it's the best one: jet black. He chuckled after he said it.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6225/6337542671_02b32aba2f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6337542671/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6337542671/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[C Withers Media]

Mods please close thread.....Mark just ended it.

[UdubBadger]

hahaha

[danewilson77]

Great pic Boss. He's got Bokeh coming outta the straws....

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Dane, I would hope so. He ordered the Bokeh Colada.

[danewilson77]

Dane, I would hope so. He ordered the Bokeh Colada.

Lol. Are you still only drinking HFP?

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[C Withers Media]

Rat Pack 2012

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6217/6339039972_1606f6f41c_b.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Lol. Are you still only drinking HFP?

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Yessir, amigo.

[danewilson77]

Cool pic Casey.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Want you guys to know what you're looking at. There is a wall off to the right. I focused on that and threw everything else (to the left) out of focus. I am not shooting through a glass partition in this shot. It's wide open.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6056/6338327463_60b311f46f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6338327463/)
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6338327463/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Bellagio ceiling

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6060/6337947009_a78d93d084_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6337947009/)
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6337947009/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6092/6341575324_b88804d798_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6341575324/)
I Is Hiding (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6341575324/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Hornung418]

LOVE IT, Dane!

[M0nk3y]

Sweet shot Dane....what aperture you shoot with?

Marcus...you're too good with that glass

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Kyle, not bad for a $199 lens, eh?

Thanks, sir.


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[M0nk3y]

Kyle, not bad for a $199 lens, eh?

Thanks, sir.


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There is a reason why its on my Christmas list

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Kyle, good choice. It's a bargain at that price.


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[M0nk3y]

Trying to work on my submissions here ;)

I don't know if I over contrasted this or not

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6060/6341402699_6b9aafe2f7_b.jpg

[danewilson77]

Sweet shot Dane....what aperture you shoot with?

Marcus...you're too good with that glass

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f/5.6

[UdubBadger]

loving all 3 photos posted on this page. nice work guys.

[C Withers Media]

This is my favorite page so far.


If you ever wondered how we do Vegas.......Check out the chick I'm sleeping next to, and it didn't cost me a dime.


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6102/6343138211_a21745d57a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6343138211/)
Lacy Holliday 317 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6343138211/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

Bwwwahahahahahahahaha

Nice buddy, I'm sure nobody minded seeing this out of their peephole. What hotel is that?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Bellagio. The 35th floor. We saw two people during the shoot. They had big smiles.

[imola red zhp]

This is my favorite page so far.


If you ever wondered how we do Vegas.......Check out the chick I'm sleeping next to, and it didn't cost me a dime.


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6102/6343138211_a21745d57a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6343138211/)
Lacy Holliday 317 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6343138211/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

:like

[Hornung418]

Dayum!

[UdubBadger]

Bellagio. The 35th floor. We saw two people during the shoot. They had big smiles.

awesome

[C Withers Media]

So much more to come. Ended up doing 3 edgy photoshoots.

"It's already in motion. You can't stop it now." - Sent using Tapatalk

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Between me and Casey, we took 3500 shots during weekend. My finger is happy it's over.


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[R3DBULL]

Since I am still a n00b on this site I figured I would post a few shots from my portfolio. Hell, we can't let Casey and Markie have all the fun on this page!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6120/6264542723_325afebb2e_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6005/5941871142_e863381905_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/5831850459_6b809f768a_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2793/5739625109_6134d5b64b_b.jpg

[Alphatek45]

Very nice. You need to post in the camera gear thread.
Looking forward to seeing more!

[UdubBadger]

not bad at all. :rockon

[C Withers Media]

Nice work Chad. I always have been a fan.

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6047/6348881918_bf5a777c36_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6033/6348054215_8008d30655_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6107/6347839395_d86b66e537_b.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6218/6362164867_767d7785fa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6362164867/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6362164867/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

looking forward to seeing more like that from the trip guys

[C Withers Media]

39 photos stitched together to create a super shallow DOF. Technique is called Brenizer method. This is from a very casual wedding I shot on Friday. My second shooter for that event is also a member here and may identify himself later with some of the great shots he took.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6240/6349507266_529df29635_z.jpg

[UdubBadger]

please explain process more...

[C Withers Media]

please explain process more...


http://learningdslr.com/2011/06/the-brenizer-method-bokeh-panorama/

[UdubBadger]

ahhhhhhh... I shall try it.

Thanks C Dub

[jreyes19]

wow very interesting the only part i could not really grasp too well was the auto focus, do you always focus on the subject no matter where the camera is pointed, and if the subject is out of the picture such as the outer edges of picture what is focused on?

I really want to try this, although i only have the 18-55mm kit lens i wonder how it will turn out just by using the concept and process of taking the picture without having the suggested lens requirements

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6216/6349914546_ce1f05c755_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6349914546/)
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6349914546/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

awesome, love the lens flair too

[UdubBadger]

wow very interesting the only part i could not really grasp too well was the auto focus, do you always focus on the subject no matter where the camera is pointed, and if the subject is out of the picture such as the outer edges of picture what is focused on?

I really want to try this, although i only have the 18-55mm kit lens i wonder how it will turn out just by using the concept and process of taking the picture without having the suggested lens requirements

yeah the write up wasn't very clear on that. I was going to focus on subject and then turn off AF... I think that was how it was done. :dunno

[Marcus-SanDiego]

awesome, love the lens flair too

Thanks, Seth. And thanks for the laughs yesterday at FB. Damn hoot.

[UdubBadger]

always a good time. :)

[M0nk3y]

Awesome shot Marcus. Sweet Scenery, if only Ohio had something like that I could shoot...haha

[jreyes19]

:( wish we had those in florida its just flat, with beaches

[C Withers Media]

A room with a view.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6049/6351367335_688515fe32_b.jpg

[johnrando]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6216/6349914546_ce1f05c755_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6349914546/)
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6349914546/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

Marcus, I can't see this pic.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

John, check again. I edited the picture earlier today. It changed the link. I have updated this thread.

[johnrando]

John, check again. I edited the picture earlier today. It changed the link. I have updated this thread.
:like

[billschusteriv]

A room with a view.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6049/6351367335_688515fe32_b.jpg

Very nice Casey. This model is gorgeous. I missed her name - assuming it is/was posted elsewhere?

:jawdrop

[UdubBadger]

best part of that shot is Penn & Teller in the background :applause2

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Very nice Casey. This model is gorgeous. I missed her name - assuming it is/was posted elsewhere?

:jawdrop

Melody Quan.

[C Withers Media]

Very nice Casey. This model is gorgeous. I missed her name - assuming it is/was posted elsewhere?

:jawdrop

Melody Quan


best part of that shot is Penn & Teller in the background :applause2

Hahahaha, thanks Seth. I think that there are other more interesting elements, but I did make a point of getting the background exposure dead on.


Melody Quan.

Melody Quan

[UdubBadger]

Hahahaha, thanks Seth. I think that there are other more interesting elements, but I did make a point of getting the background exposure dead on.



That was the obvious more interesting elements already taken into account. ;)

[wsmeyer]

best part of that shot is Penn & Teller in the background :applause2

I'm not going to lie, I had to go back and look. Somehow I missed it the first time.

William.

[UdubBadger]

I'd bet that with the foreground content you're not the only one who did... ;)

[kayger12]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6096/6354995097_d23d874c44_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69932271@N03/6354995097/) Colorado Red (http://www.flickr.com/photos/69932271@N03/6354995097/) by kayger12 (http://www.flickr.com/people/69932271@N03/)

[C Withers Media]

^Kissing Camels. Garden of the Gods. Colorado Springs, Colorado. My old stomping grounds.

[kayger12]

On the money, CW. Great call!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6215/6356802209_521bb0bb65_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6356802209/)
_ZHP1597 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6356802209/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[kayger12]

Great shot, Boss.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, KG. I accidentally posted in wrong thread. :biggrin

[jreyes19]

wow, I am going to have to visit that side of the country one day
awesome shot :)

[Hermes]

that hotel is so much nicer now that its PH versus the Aladdin days

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6231/6352361326_4cc525604e_b.jpg

[UdubBadger]

let me out

[SoloEuro]

little bit of an older photo, but is probably one of my non-automotive favorites that I've taken...C&C welcome! :thumbsup
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5059/5403247883_dd6400985b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/digital-hd-imports-photography_bmw330ice/5403247883/)
Raja-Caught in the Act (http://www.flickr.com/photos/digital-hd-imports-photography_bmw330ice/5403247883/) by Center SpotLight Media (SoloEuro) (http://www.flickr.com/people/digital-hd-imports-photography_bmw330ice/), on Flickr

[C Withers Media]

that's a tough shot because of the orientation, but you nailed it.^

[SoloEuro]

that's a tough shot because of the orientation, but you nailed it.^

Thanks for the kind words buddy! :thumbsup

Here's another. 1st try at horse riding/horse photography. Let me know what you guys think and especially tips from those who have shot horses! :)
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6175/6242776878_0569faeaf4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/digital-hd-imports-photography_bmw330ice/6242776878/)
Rachel Mid-Air (http://www.flickr.com/photos/digital-hd-imports-photography_bmw330ice/6242776878/) by Center SpotLight Media (SoloEuro) (http://www.flickr.com/people/digital-hd-imports-photography_bmw330ice/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

looks good to me. :)

[UdubBadger]

So I thought I'd share a little of what I do for $ on here. Basically I'm one of the guys that comes to school sports picture day and does the photos for kids.

These are 2 shots from yesterday. I'm not required to edit anything for my job, just shoot so the editing is minimal and quite basic (some levels and I threw on a small gaussian blur for portrait effect).

2587
2586

[Marcus-SanDiego]

:like

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6051/6374964525_750b9d2822_b.jpg

[UdubBadger]

nice work casey, not sure how much skin smoothing she needed to begin with but it looks good to me.

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6038/6386541983_7f90577300_b.jpg

[R3DBULL]

Kristina

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6388821385_816c70c73e_b.jpg

[C Withers Media]

Chad, that picture makes me feel so dirty, and I like it.

[UdubBadger]

LOL

[M0nk3y]

First shot in RAW....uh oh.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6392940069_11e3474e0e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6392940069/)
Christmas Time 18-55mm f/3.5-5.5 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6392940069/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

Cool pic Kyle...

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6393056369_738deab8f8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6393056369/)
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6393056369/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[C Withers Media]

Great shots on this page guys ^.


The bride to be from my engagement shoot got a little tired today. I told her to just go ahead and rest her heel on the lens flare.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6393199105_b67b20c1d0_b.jpg

[M0nk3y]

That lens flare is awesome, I love it.



Cool pic Kyle...

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

Thanks Dane, just playing around at home

[C Withers Media]

That lens flare is awesome, I love it.

Thanks Kyle, this was a great set and the couple is amazing. Very thankful and humbled that people actually pay me to do what I love.

[UdubBadger]

nice CW... always trying to help the clients get comfortable.

[C Withers Media]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6393127731_2417b0615b_b.jpg

[UdubBadger]

and then putting them in a very uncomfortable (yet visually pleasing) pose. hahahaha

[C Withers Media]

and then putting them in a very uncomfortable (yet visually pleasing) pose. hahahaha

I'm always trying to push the boundaries, some clients (like above) are willing to try things to get dynamic, unique shots.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

As I've said before, I will shoot anywhere, anything, and at any time. Deep fried turkey. Happy Thanksgiving. Shot at f/2.2 (once again, no need to shoot wide open if you're close enough to your subject).

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6397421417_324707cac8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6397421417/)
Nikon 85mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6397421417/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanksgiving beverages that I observed.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6397480947_d4e168875d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6397480947/)
Nikon 85mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6397480947/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[jreyes19]

just need a lime :) nice shots

[gyppyg]

I've eaten twice today already, and the picture of the deep fried turkey still makes my mouth water! Awesome pictures :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I've eaten twice today already, and the picture of the deep fried turkey still makes my mouth water! Awesome pictures :)

Gina, thanks for the compliment. That deep fried turkey was really good.

[UdubBadger]

Thanksgiving beverages that I observed.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6397480947_d4e168875d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6397480947/)
Nikon 85mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6397480947/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

there it is. Nice shots Marcus

[C Withers Media]

I love me some legs and some thighs......Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6212/6398750527_9a0bfe0787_b.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

there it is. Nice shots Marcus

Thanks, Seth.

[Meric]

WOAH!! :drool Awesome shots! :)

[imola red zhp]

I love me some legs and some thighs......Happy Thanksgiving everyone.



I had some of those............Turkey

[UdubBadger]

I love me some legs and some thighs......Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6212/6398750527_9a0bfe0787_b.jpg

looks more like a rump roast to me... ;)

[Hornung418]

Shit...I'll take some breast meat...

[danewilson77]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6402968147_ae6faa0e45_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6402968147/)
Creek At York State Park III (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6402968147/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6402897439_346555b604_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6402897439/)
York State Park Horse (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6402897439/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[C Withers Media]

Tuna tartare from Milos in Las Vegas.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6403160925_64438714ee_b.jpg

[C Withers Media]

Introducing Lacy Holliday.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6403259471_005c129227_b.jpg

[Hornung418]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6402968147_ae6faa0e45_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6402968147/)
Creek At York State Park III (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6402968147/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr
Freakin' W. I. N.

Excellent balance and composition on this shot. Very pleasing to the eye.

[Hornung418]

Introducing Lacy Holliday.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6403259471_005c129227_b.jpg
Awaiting more of this goddess...

[danewilson77]

Freakin' W. I. N.

Excellent balance and composition on this shot. Very pleasing to the eye.

Thanks J.

[UdubBadger]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6402897439_346555b604_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6402897439/)
York State Park Horse (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6402897439/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

great shot buddy, I really like it

[UdubBadger]

Awaiting more of this goddess...

+1

[danewilson77]

great shot buddy, I really like it

Thanks Badger. I actually have a better pic.....imho.....but there's some electric fence in the way.

[UdubBadger]

send it to casey for some photoshopping or go buy a full frame

[danewilson77]

send it to casey for some photoshopping or go buy a full frame

Lol.....

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Did someone say full frame?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6403806143_208cd1a338_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6403806143/)
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6403806143/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6092/6404114655_0bcf7aaccb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6404114655/)
Nikon 85mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6404114655/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[gyppyg]

Introducing Lacy Holliday.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6403259471_005c129227_b.jpg

She's hawt.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

+1

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Casey with his signature pose.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6105/6406283649_b3a37b588d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6406283649/)
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6406283649/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

^Love that pic...lol. Classic Casey.

[danewilson77]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6407379243_65e416e7b2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6407379243/)
York State Park Horse III (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6407379243/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6407378843_50c2c37cc6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6407378843/)
York State Park Horse II (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6407378843/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6407378013_f652709499_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6407378013/)
York State Park Horse (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6407378013/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[C Withers Media]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6407734643_770c323f2a_b.jpg

[danewilson77]

Like it a lot Casey. Confirmation rule of 1/3's isn't always.

There they are...right in the center....the center of attention.

[tripod06]

Introducing Lacy Holliday.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6403259471_005c129227_b.jpg

:drool . Lacy Holliday is sooooooooooo gorgeous!

[Hermes]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6407378843_50c2c37cc6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6407378843/)
York State Park Horse II (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6407378843/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

"whatchu lookin' at Willis?"

[C Withers Media]

Like it a lot Casey. Confirmation rule of 1/3's isn't always.

There they are...right in the center....the center of attention.

Thanks Dane, that particular technique is called Brenizer method and is actually 35 seperate shots taken at f/1.4 and then stitched together. The purpose is to create a very shallow depth of field without losing your width of field. I literally shot it in a field.....

[M0nk3y]

Happy Holidays from the Dogs

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6103/6408880117_c22cbfd74b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6408880117/)
Happy Holidays (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6408880117/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6408614185_f9ebee9e9c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6408614185/)
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6408614185/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[M0nk3y]

Awesome Shot Marcus, love the DOF

[M0nk3y]

I dunno, I like the lighting on this

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6409353411_3f22753e3e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6409353411/)
The day of a dog (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6409353411/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, Kyle.

I took this shot while I was laying on my stomach (I love shooting from that position because it provides a perspective that's not traditional; I'm shooting from the vantage point of what a puppy or small dog sees). Click through to my Flickr page and look at the largest size photo. Really puts this photo into perspective.

I was shooting at 155mm (on a 70-200mm lens). I was trying to get as much perspective compression as possible, so I shot from as far back as I could go. I like the end result.

Glad you like it, too.

[SoloEuro]

Ok fellas! I've always shot in "Auto" Mode on the DSLR before now. :shifty Here are my first two attempts at shooting in Manual mode. Let me know what you guys think? Anything and everything is helpful as I'm trying to get used to it.

Also, I hear a lot of people shoot in "Raw." What is this exactly and how does it benefit/affect the shots?

Thanks!

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6101/6409900671_6ec5651f33_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/digital-hd-imports-photography_bmw330ice/6409900671/)
Family Fun - UNO Attack (http://www.flickr.com/photos/digital-hd-imports-photography_bmw330ice/6409900671/) by Center SpotLight Media (SoloEuro) (http://www.flickr.com/people/digital-hd-imports-photography_bmw330ice/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6409940513_c64b34e74d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/digital-hd-imports-photography_bmw330ice/6409940513/)
1st attempt shooting in Manual Mode (http://www.flickr.com/photos/digital-hd-imports-photography_bmw330ice/6409940513/) by Center SpotLight Media (SoloEuro) (http://www.flickr.com/people/digital-hd-imports-photography_bmw330ice/), on Flickr

Great Shot Buddy!! Love the Black and white here!

Introducing Lacy Holliday.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6403259471_005c129227_b.jpg


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6407379243_65e416e7b2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6407379243/)
York State Park Horse III (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6407379243/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6407378843_50c2c37cc6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6407378843/)
York State Park Horse II (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6407378843/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6407378013_f652709499_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6407378013/)
York State Park Horse (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6407378013/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

Nice shots all around Dane! :biggrin lol, my bro's g/f is very much into horses, so I showed her these and she loved'em! :thumbsup


First shot in RAW....uh oh.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6392940069_11e3474e0e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6392940069/)
Christmas Time 18-55mm f/3.5-5.5 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6392940069/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr

BEAUTIFUL Shot!! :drool

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6408817847_69cf3655cb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6408817847/)
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6408817847/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

sweet wide angle Marcus

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, Seth.

[danewilson77]

sweet wide angle Marcus

+1...That shot is beast. Couldn't see it well enough on my phone....

[danewilson77]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7012/6413827983_14cd3b5a0d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6413827983/)
Williamsburg Tracks Graffiti (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6413827983/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[M0nk3y]

sweet wide angle Marcus

Completely agreed.

I was reaching for this shot, don't know if it came out in a good way:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6413886451_3d374e62f0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6413886451/)
Into the Unknown (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6413886451/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr

Solo, I'll let the pros comment, but RAW is an unformated image file. It allows more editing than a JPEG, because JPEGS are already formatted, not allowing for much edit later on.

I like the first shot, maybe use a higher aperture though and get all of the cards in focus?

[M0nk3y]

Did some more editing.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6415860545_1f532876a3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6415860545/)
Into the Unknown b/w (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6415860545/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

Very cool pic Kyle. Love the mist and wide angle.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[C Withers Media]

Ummmmmm, I just photographed two extremely beautiful women, neither wearing much clothing, in close physical contact with each other. Think Guess advertising but girl on girl.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Have any photos to share?


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[UdubBadger]

yeah less talky, more share....y

:)

[C Withers Media]

This one is pretty mild.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6416225481_8557136755_b.jpg

[UdubBadger]

so turn up the heat.... ;)


looks great BTW. the blond has some pretty defined arms... makes me feel like a prepubescent kid w/ no arm definition.

[C Withers Media]

She is a fitness model. You know me and my buffed chicks.

[ryankokesh]

Took this a couple months ago, but figured I'd throw it up anyway.

http://ryankokesh.com/images/sandiego.jpg


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[C Withers Media]

^San Diego from Pt. Loma. Love it.

[C Withers Media]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6416851223_c8aa131601_b.jpg

[SoloEuro]

^^ Right on Point!! :D

Great shot! :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

CW, I commend you not only on your excellent work photographically but as a man having the strength and loyalty to your wife to NOT go try and become the cream filling in that sandwich.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Great shot, Casey.