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Digital Photography School - Photography Forums http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/ A Digital Photography Forum with digital camera reviews, digital photography techniques, tips and advice. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:58:25 GMT vBulletin 60 http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg Digital Photography School - Photography Forums http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/ First trip along this railway line in over 50 years! http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/share-your-shots/88411-first-trip-along-railway-line-over-50-years.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:58:07 GMT These shots were taken the other weekend, a work colleague of mine has been restoring this track for over 5 years. Finally they have a steam train... These shots were taken the other weekend, a work colleague of mine has been restoring this track for over 5 years. Finally they have a steam train running on it, its the start of the old potts line to Stoke from Nant Mawr. The train itself was built in 1879. The guard is my colleague.

I know this one is a little out of focus but I kinda liked it, it gives a sense of speed.

Thanks for looking ]]> Share your Shots Tryfan67 http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/share-your-shots/88411-first-trip-along-railway-line-over-50-years.html Thinking Outside the Box http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/tutorials/88410-thinking-outside-box.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:54:55 GMT I posted this in the lighting section but it might be a little more appropriate here in this section. I posted to my blog a little shoot I did at... I posted this in the lighting section but it might be a little more appropriate here in this section.

I posted to my blog a little shoot I did at an in-store fashion event. The lighting was horrible, all ceiling mounted tracklights pointed in every which way casting crazy shadows. With a little snooping around and a little improvisation, I was able to get some nice shots of the models.

See the article here: » Blog Archive » Thinking Outside the Box… ]]> Tutorials yeahmanh http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/tutorials/88410-thinking-outside-box.html Greetings From Amsterdam (#8): Bokeh Clogs (special request) http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/share-your-shots/88409-greetings-amsterdam-8-bokeh-clogs-special-request.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:52:54 GMT Bokeh Clogs!

[200mm; f/5.6; 1/320s; Iso 200] ]]> Share your Shots ferryvn http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/share-your-shots/88409-greetings-amsterdam-8-bokeh-clogs-special-request.html Eight second exposure http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/share-your-shots/88408-eight-second-exposure.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:48:19 GMT This is something I've wanted to try for ages now, ever since C Gaskin showed a picture like this.

The headlights are coming away from London and in the second shot you'll see nothing is going towards London - it was friday night I suppose!

]]> Share your Shots AndCity http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/share-your-shots/88408-eight-second-exposure.html Helpful resource: Strobe Trigger Voltages http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/lighting/88407-helpful-resource-strobe-trigger-voltages.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:44:41 GMT Don't know if this has been posted before, so excuse the redundancy if it has.

This is a fairly comprehensive list of external fashes (strobes) and their measured trigger voltages. A lot of DSLRs and electronic 35mm cameras can't handle the high trigger voltages of some older model flashes (for ex. most EOS DSLRs have a hot shoe max trigger voltage tolerance of only 6V), so this list is good to consult before buying that used Vivitar 283 which could fry your camera. Some radio triggers, such as the YongNuo RF-602 require flashes with a max trigger voltage of 12V or less...

Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages ]]> Lighting k9mom http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/lighting/88407-helpful-resource-strobe-trigger-voltages.html Lens Help http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/other-digital-photography-gear/88406-lens-help.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:44:11 GMT I have a few lenses for my Canon Rebel the 2 kit lenses and a Quantaray 18-200mm which is the one I use almost exclusively. So last night I went out... I have a few lenses for my Canon Rebel the 2 kit lenses and a Quantaray 18-200mm which is the one I use almost exclusively. So last night I went out side to take a shot of the moon over the mountain range. With my naked eye the moon was perfectly huge and well really spectacular.

So I fired off a couple of shots where the range and moon where just where I wanted them. Everything came out perfect except... The distance/size everything was much smaller that what I was seeing with my naked eye. I tried zooming in and either I lost the range or obtained the same results.

My thoughts are that I am using the wrong lens, but have < no clue as to what I should be looking for to take these types of shots. Any help would be great. ]]> Other Digital Photography Gear elewis00 http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/other-digital-photography-gear/88406-lens-help.html Thinking Outside the Box... http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/lighting/88405-thinking-outside-box.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:42:39 GMT I posted to my blog a little shoot I did at an in-store fashion event. The lighting was horrible, all ceiling mounted tracklights pointed in every... I posted to my blog a little shoot I did at an in-store fashion event. The lighting was horrible, all ceiling mounted tracklights pointed in every which way casting crazy shadows. With a little snooping around and a little improvisation, I was able to get some nice shots of the models.

See here: » Blog Archive » Thinking Outside the Box…

]]> Lighting yeahmanh http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/lighting/88405-thinking-outside-box.html Feeding time! http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/share-your-shots/88404-feeding-time.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:38:00 GMT Ducks feeding on reed at the surface of Regent's Canal, I thought they looked really funny all with their heads under water, like they were bobbing for apples!

On an unrelated note, I went to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition today, if anyone's in or around the London area I'd recommend going, there are some truly amazing photos on display.
Alternatively you can see the winners here!

Thanks for looking! ]]> Share your Shots junglebear http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/share-your-shots/88404-feeding-time.html My first attempt http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/portraits-critique/88403-my-first-attempt.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:00 GMT Hello all!

This is my favorite shot. This is my first attempt at a "photo shoot". I borrowed my nephew for a Saturday morning and set up several shots.

Give me your thoughts!

Shaun

If you want to see the full shoot got to http://s212.photobucket.com/albums/cc118/sdaggett67/

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]]> Portraits - Critique sdaggett http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/portraits-critique/88403-my-first-attempt.html Playing with my new toy.... http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/share-your-shots/88400-playing-my-new-toy.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:34:20 GMT A few of my first shots while warming up to my new 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens.

This lens is really great. It's sharp. The colors and contrast are wonderful, and the bokeh is amazingly smooth. ]]> Share your Shots natek313 http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/share-your-shots/88400-playing-my-new-toy.html DIY Ring Flashes http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/lighting/88399-diy-ring-flashes.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:29:39 GMT Has anyone completed any number of these DIY ring flashes that are out there? I'm very tempted to make one, specifically this one. I know that they're not going to be super powerful but for macro work they may be great.

There are so many options out there and I'd like to make one of them but I was hoping someone could tell me if they'd done one and if they were or weren't impressed with it. ]]> Lighting frittsphoto http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/lighting/88399-diy-ring-flashes.html About Horizon http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/landscape-cityscape-critique/88398-about-horizon.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:21:57 GMT Hi, I take this picture broken the 2/3 rule, do you think looks ok, even with the 2/3 rules was broken? NOTE: The principal subject is the... Hi,

I take this picture broken the 2/3 rule, do you think looks ok, even with the 2/3 rules was broken?

NOTE: The principal subject is the island

Enrique Vizcarra

]]> Landscape / Cityscape - Critique Enrique http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/landscape-cityscape-critique/88398-about-horizon.html Startup Photographer Website, how to promote? http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/earning-photography/88397-startup-photographer-website-how-promote.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:21:35 GMT I've been a blog follower and occasional poster for a while but have decided to jump into the forum on this site. I'm trying to start earning some with my photography as I have found it to be a very expensive hobby as I'm sure many of you have.

Anyway, the website already did land me one gig, it was just through a coworker who heard me talking about it and asked if she could see it. Got a nice Christmas card and Headshot session out of it, not a lot of money but hey, its something.

I'd appreciate any feedback on the site. Has anyone else created their own website? Has it been successful? How? How did you market it?

FrittsPhoto.com ]]> Earning with Photography frittsphoto http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/earning-photography/88397-startup-photographer-website-how-promote.html Lomo! http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/share-your-shots/88396-lomo.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:05:34 GMT Hey guys,

First post, new to this forum. I shot this with a Canon T1i w/ 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III. I photoshop'd it following the lomo tutorial. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks! :D

-Jason

]]> Share your Shots bokcheelo http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/share-your-shots/88396-lomo.html I Found These Two Little Hideaways... http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/share-your-shots/88395-i-found-these-two-little-hideaways.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:59:12 GMT

Kauri Point Jetty, Tauranga Harbour NZ

Boats Moored, Tanner's Point, Tauranga Harbour NZ

Boats Moored At Tanner's Point, Tauranga Harbour NZ

Launch. Tanner's Point, Tauranga Harbour NZ

Waiting For The Next Trip Out, Tanner's Point

Waiting For The Next Fishing Trip. ]]> Share your Shots Keenlearner http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/share-your-shots/88395-i-found-these-two-little-hideaways.html My 2000th Post! Celebrating some firsts here!! http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/share-your-shots/88394-my-2000th-post-celebrating-some-firsts-here.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:54:50 GMT First off, let me thank everyone on DPS for your wonderful friendship. I hope you all know what you mean to me and my photography! It is for that... First off, let me thank everyone on DPS for your wonderful friendship. I hope you all know what you mean to me and my photography! It is for that reason I dedicated my photo-gallery website to all my friends and family here!! I've been away for a couple of days, and boy have I been in withdrawal. I'll probably make 3K by the end of the week!!

I wanted to share two "firsts" from yesterday...my first "real" food shoot, and my first non-family Christmas card shots!!

Busy photo day yesterday...two shoots in one day!!

...so a good friend of the family asked me to do their Christmas photos this year. Here are two of them. I couldn't bring myself to charge them, because last year, a family member CHARGED them. Of all the nerve! Further proof that "Family" is the original "F" word!!!

Also, a buddy of mine owns a BBQ restaurant. I designed his website and took his original food pics way back when. He asked me to take some more food pics with my light setup. It was a shame, though, cuz after we were done....we couldn't just throw the food away!!! He's very proud of the size of his burgers, so we eclipsed the model's face to show scale!!!

Took 4 shots to get this drip!! Good burger!!!

]]> Share your Shots equilution http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/share-your-shots/88394-my-2000th-post-celebrating-some-firsts-here.html what is a good noise reduction software? http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/post-processing-printing/88393-what-good-noise-reduction-software.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:54:11 GMT I currently us Corel Paint Shop Pro, but haven't been to happy with its results. ]]> Post Processing and Printing jgonzalez1980 http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/post-processing-printing/88393-what-good-noise-reduction-software.html Help me buy an SLR!!!! http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/canon-digital-cameras/88391-help-me-buy-slr.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:51:01 GMT Hi,

I don't know if this is the right place to post this, however i desperately need some help.

I'm new to the world of photography and will be buying an SLR really soon. :D The problem is, I don't know which one...:confused:
My budget isn't too big so i have zeroed down on 3 entry-level cams; Canon Rebel XS(1000D), Nikon D60 and Sony Alpha200. I have read so many reviews about these camera's that i'm now confused (i knew i should have stuck to just a couple of websites):mad:

As every aspiring photographer, i really want to have complete control of my photographs.
I've know that the Canon has Live View, however i don't want to make my purchase based on that feature, (dunno if i'll use it actually) :o

I want a camera that will give me real good clarity on all my pics, whether it is in sunlight or low-light, a camera that will have a good white balance and all the other basic stuff you would expect in a SLR. Point is i don't wanna regret later saying, 'damn, low light clarity sucks OR white balance sucks...

Please help me guys, let me enter the world of photography with a bang... ]]> Canon Digital Cameras djripper06 http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/canon-digital-cameras/88391-help-me-buy-slr.html <![CDATA[CD burner & DVD player software suggestion?]]> http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/general-chit-chat/88390-cd-burner-dvd-player-software-suggestion.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:45:56 GMT I have Dell's Sonic Cineplayer (DVD program) and Roxio CD creator on my PC (Win XP). Cineplayer locks up my PC sometimes, and when creating a CD of pics for clients, Roxio causes an error. Basically, IMO they're crap.

Can anyone suggest a program, or programs, for both purposes?

For DVD reviews, PowerDVD comes up as one of the tops, for CD burners, Nero comes up as one of the tops but unfortunately, so does Roxio.

Any help appreciated being that I just got the complete DVD series of Farscape and can't wait to watch it. And I don’t mind paying for the programs, and actually prefer it to freeware.

Jim ]]> General Chit Chat kernix http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/general-chit-chat/88390-cd-burner-dvd-player-software-suggestion.html Butterfly Belly http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/share-your-shots/88389-butterfly-belly.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:43:56 GMT

Evot-500
70mm-300mm lens ]]> Share your Shots dock39145 http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/share-your-shots/88389-butterfly-belly.html