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Digital Camera pic of the day (2 Viewers)
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Drifter
Footballguy
Looks like at least a polarizer, but maybe not - sometimes those desert skies can really pop.
Bevo
Footballguy
Bevo
Footballguy
Cave On Fire
This was taken a couple of years ago in Carlsbad Cavern. Approximately a 1 second time exposure at f22, hand held, camera intentionally moved to create unusual results.
This was taken a couple of years ago in Carlsbad Cavern. Approximately a 1 second time exposure at f22, hand held, camera intentionally moved to create unusual results.
snogger
Footballguy
Nice.. Looks like a painting.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
:FINGER:Yes, I am jealous..
In less than one month I will be getting my XTI and then just you wait..
It is all about the scenery. Anyone can take good shots of great landscapes and beautiful nekkid naked women. Now, if my wife would just let me take some pictures of beautiful nekkid women.....
snogger
Footballguy
:FINGER:Yes, I am jealous..
In less than one month I will be getting my XTI and then just you wait..
Mrs. BSR
Footballguy
:FINGER:Yes, I am jealous..
In less than one month I will be getting my XTI and then just you wait..
Sorry, I'm not nekkid.
snogger
Footballguy
:FINGER:Yes, I am jealous..
In less than one month I will be getting my XTI and then just you wait..
Mrs. BSR
Footballguy
It might be a bit inappropriate for the work place.:FINGER:Yes, I am jealous..
In less than one month I will be getting my XTI and then just you wait..
Bevo
Footballguy
You better pick up a case or two of Orville's, I don't see this changing in the near future!:FINGER:Yes, I am jealous..
In less than one month I will be getting my XTI and then just you wait..
Bevo
Footballguy
Thanks. I am going to make a test print on canvas this weekend and see how that turns out.Nice.. Looks like a painting.
Mrs. BSR
Footballguy
Bevo
Footballguy
Take more pictures. Seriously, the absolute best way to get better is to take a ton of pictures which is easy (and cheap) with digital cameras.Just realize that you need to be brutal when you are looking through them and throw away 97% - 99% of what you take.
snogger
Footballguy
One of the main reason if I know I'm going out on a test & Shoot trip my wife & daughter won't go with me. I've been known to take 5-10 pictures of the same thing, just from different vantage points and/or different settings. By the 2nd or 3rd picture they have this expression on their face :(
and by Pic number 6 you can almost see steam 
So when out with them I try and keep it down to 2 or 3 per item and leave the 
approach for when I'm out on my own. GB Digital cameras as I can't imagine what this would have cost me in film 
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Bevo
Footballguy
You would NOT be getting a new camera anytime soon. You might already be looking for a new wife!GB Digital cameras as I can't imagine what this would have cost me in film
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Take more pictures. Seriously, the absolute best way to get better is to take a ton of pictures which is easy (and cheap) with digital cameras.Just realize that you need to be brutal when you are looking through them and throw away 97% - 99% of what you take.I'm so jealous that I can't take pics like you guys.
no doubt. I can't count the times I have been stoked with a photo shoot and ended up throwing almost all of them away.
snogger
Footballguy
You would NOT be getting a new camera anytime soon. You might already be looking for a new wife!GB Digital cameras as I can't imagine what this would have cost me in film
Shutterbug
Try Not To Stare
I am with you, Mrs. BSR. I have only disagreed with you once chica! kbreaker did an awesome job on his pics. I have yet to be disappointed with a picture I have seen in this thread. I dabble here and there, but I can learn a lot from these guys...
Bevo
Footballguy
Are you shooting an SLR or a point-and-shoot camera?Most P&S cameras have a problem with this due to shutter lag (the time it takes from when you push the shutter button unitl the picture is actually taken). I'm not saying it can't be done but you have to be very good at anticipating the action.
Mrs. BSR
Footballguy
I bought a Cannon digital from recommendation of a guy in a camera shop. I told him I needed something that would take pictures of moving objects, b-ball players, and he recommended the one I have. I admit that I don't go out and practice with it and only take pics during games. Actually, since I coach, I have to give the camera to a parent or an older kid.
Mrs. BSR
Footballguy
I am with you, Mrs. BSR. I have only disagreed with you once chica! kbreaker did an awesome job on his pics. I have yet to be disappointed with a picture I have seen in this thread. I dabble here and there, but I can learn a lot from these guys...
Shutterbug
Try Not To Stare
That was when you said I was a hottie...I am with you, Mrs. BSR. I have only disagreed with you once chica! kbreaker did an awesome job on his pics. I have yet to be disappointed with a picture I have seen in this thread. I dabble here and there, but I can learn a lot from these guys...
Mrs. BSR
Footballguy
That was when you said I was a hottie...I am with you, Mrs. BSR. I have only disagreed with you once chica! kbreaker did an awesome job on his pics. I have yet to be disappointed with a picture I have seen in this thread. I dabble here and there, but I can learn a lot from these guys...
snogger
Footballguy
I like to call them P.O.S. instead of P & S when it comes to capturing action. You really have to be ahead of the action. Focus in on the subject by pushing the Button down half way, then move the camera to where the action is heading and then snap just as the action gets to that spot. If it has a Multiple Shot feature use that. This won't work if the action is moving to the side of you. But if the action is moving towards you, you will capture the action as it is happening without having to wait inbetween Shutter clicks.
Bevo
Footballguy
If you have something like the Rebel (or higher) you can turn on the capability for the camera to take multiple shots in a row as long as you hold the shutter button down (at least until you fill up the camera's internal memory). Many of the cameras can be set to be in "action" or "sport" mode which might help. Learn to anticipate where the action is going and try to shoot just a bit in front of the action so you don't have the player leaving the frame just as the shutter button is pushed. Not really my area of expertise, perhaps others have some other hints.That being said, this it is not going to help your skills much if someone else is doing the shooting!
Mrs. BSR
Footballguy
If you have something like the Rebel (or higher) you can turn on the capability for the camera to take multiple shots in a row as long as you hold the shutter button down (at least until you fill up the camera's internal memory). Many of the cameras can be set to be in "action" or "sport" mode which might help. Learn to anticipate where the action is going and try to shoot just a bit in front of the action so you don't have the player leaving the frame just as the shutter button is pushed. Not really my area of expertise, perhaps others have some other hints.That being said, this it is not going to help your skills much if someone else is doing the shooting!
I know. But I can at least tell the person shooting the pic. I've used the action option but the pictures don't seem to come out as well as when I put it on automatic.
Bevo
Footballguy
That camera is very capable of taking excellent action shots.
snogger
Footballguy
That shouldn't have the Shutter lag as we were talking about. Your best bet is to just go out and shoot a soccer game or a softball game that you are not involved in.
Just try different settings and take many pics. Go home, load the pictures and see what looked best.
Then set your camera to those settings the next time you need it.
Mrs. BSR
Footballguy
Not to sound like a whiner but part of my problem is also that I have a very slow computer. I've tried dowloading them at work and sometimes it takes the pictures off my memory card even though I didn't tell it to. It's times like these that makes things so frustrating. I seriously feel like I need someone standing over my shoulder until I get the hang of digital camera/computer issues.
Bevo
Footballguy
Go with what works for you but don't be afraid to experiment.Another option is to set the camera in Shutter Priority mode and set a fast shutter speed like 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, etc. and see what the fastest speed is that you can shoot at while getting a well exposed photo. This will vary a bit from gym to gym due to different lighting setups.Also, if doesn't seem to bother the players you can try using the flash, that will stop the action but if the player is coming staight towards you they might not appreciate the bright light in the eyes.I've used the action option but the pictures don't seem to come out as well as when I put it on automatic.
snogger
Footballguy
If only I had the time and the money......"HEY Wife, want to take a vacation to California??? Oh, BTW I may disappear for a couple hours to teach Mrs. BSR a few things about cameras and computers"Not to sound like a whiner but part of my problem is also that I have a very slow computer. I've tried dowloading them at work and sometimes it takes the pictures off my memory card even though I didn't tell it to. It's times like these that makes things so frustrating. I seriously feel like I need someone standing over my shoulder until I get the hang of digital camera/computer issues.
hmmmm. Something tells me no go
Mrs. BSR
Footballguy
Well damn.If only I had the time and the money......"HEY Wife, want to take a vacation to California??? Oh, BTW I may disappear for a couple hours to teach Mrs. BSR a few things about cameras and computers"Not to sound like a whiner but part of my problem is also that I have a very slow computer. I've tried dowloading them at work and sometimes it takes the pictures off my memory card even though I didn't tell it to. It's times like these that makes things so frustrating. I seriously feel like I need someone standing over my shoulder until I get the hang of digital camera/computer issues.
hmmmm. Something tells me no go
Bevo, the camera shop guy told me that action pictures come out less blurry when you use a flash. I make sure that whoever is taking the pictures for me, has the flash on.
PlayaHata
Footballguy
While we're on the subject of action shots...
I bought a Canon S2 IS camera about a year ago due to it being highly recommended at various sites. I really like the camera except when it comes to capturing moving images. I can't find any good way to capture shots at my daughter's basketball or soccer games. The pictures always come out blurry no matter which settings I use. My previous camera was a Canon A420 which had an "Action shot" setting on the dial, however this camera doesn't have that option.
Is there anyone who's familiar with the Canon S2 IS that could give me some tips? My wife is ready to throw this camera in the trash, but I have to believe there's a way to successfuly take action shots with this model.
I bought a Canon S2 IS camera about a year ago due to it being highly recommended at various sites. I really like the camera except when it comes to capturing moving images. I can't find any good way to capture shots at my daughter's basketball or soccer games. The pictures always come out blurry no matter which settings I use. My previous camera was a Canon A420 which had an "Action shot" setting on the dial, however this camera doesn't have that option.
Is there anyone who's familiar with the Canon S2 IS that could give me some tips? My wife is ready to throw this camera in the trash, but I have to believe there's a way to successfuly take action shots with this model.
I love the ponytail flying.
Bevo
Footballguy
I am not that familiar with the S2 but I have heard good things about in general. Does it have a Shutter Priority mode? If so, use that and see if there is enough light to shoot at 1/500 or faster. Are your blurry shots generally when shooting action or is everything coming out blurry. If everything is coming out blurry you might try shooting some test shots with the camera mounted on a tripod (thus taking the human element out of the equation) and see if they are still blurry. If they are still blurry then it is likely that the camera had a malfunction and should be checked out by a camera repair shop.
Bevo
Footballguy
I think those are pretty good, especially the second one. To me action shots look better when "some" of the picture is blurry (due to motion) instead of having everything completely stopped. I think that actually does a much better job of conveying action.Another tip: When the action is moving from left to right or right to left in front of try to pan the camera along with the action, actually just slightly in front as you shoot. Done correctly this will often leave the subject clear and stopped but with the background being a bit blurred. This also does a nice job of conveying the movement of the subject instead of having everything stopped in its tracks.
PlayaHata
Footballguy
I think there may be a shutter priority mode. I'll have to break out the manual when I get home. My son has bball practice tonight so I should be able to test it there.BTW, the pictures are only blurry when taking action shots. It takes beautiful pics when people are posed and general nature pics turn out great as well.Thanks for the suggestions.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Sorry to ask a dumb question, but: are you moving the camera on a tripod with the subject? Or are you holding the camera still as the subject moves?
Bevo
Footballguy
snogger
Footballguy
Bevo
Footballguy
Southern Utah is the mother lode of National Parks and National Monuments. I could easily spend a whole year just shooting landscapes in places like Bryce, Zion, Canyonlands, Arches, etc. A landscape photographers paradise.
cactus
Telepathic Stuntman
This is my favorite shot love the z-axis happening here. The woman in some of your shots is beautiful as well.
kbreaker
Footballguy
Thanks and Thanks.. On others' suggestions, I just picked up Understanding Exposure, so more and better things ahead!This is my favorite shot love the z-axis happening here. The woman in some of your shots is beautiful as well.
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Bevo
Footballguy
In pictures like this I use the Canon spot meter mode and aim it at what I consider to be the most important element of the image and use that as a starting point. In this image, IIRC, I targeted the end of the bluff that begins in the far left of the image about 1/2 way down and extends out towards the middle of the image. I then bracket the heck out of the shot (e.g. perhaps I am shooting at f8 and I will bracket the shot at 1/1000, 1/500, and 1/250). I generally will bracket the shot in 1/3 stop increments from -3 stops to +1 stop. I shoot mostly Aperture Preferred because shutter speed is not of great importance when shooting with the camera mounted on a tripod, I am more concerned with depth of field being what I want. It would not be unusual for me to take 18 - 36 bracketed shots of this from one tripod mounted point. I might then change the aperture (to change the depth of field) and repeat the process. I might then move the tripod up/down or left right and repeat the process. It sounds cumbersome but I can do a set of 18 - 36 shots in 1 to 2 minutes.If the lighting is good I will usually find a single good exposure that is nearly 100% accurate and use that. If the lighting is harsh (as it was in this image) I will create a High Dynamic Range image, using Photoshop and Photomatix, that merges 3 or more of the bracketed shots into one shot that preserves both the highlights and shadows.
Just a note for those that are wondering. I do not consider my work as a documentary style photography. I will massage the images in Photoshop to achieve the effect (color, sharpeness, vignetting etc.) that I want. I don't do a lot of cutting something from one image and pasting it another but I will do so if I find it interesting. I consider this an artistic endeavor, not out of the camera documentary, even though I don't consider myself to be much of an artist.
