venomai Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Testing my new Nikon D50 camera :D A bit of contrast & colour tweaks in PS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y0ur_m0ther Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Wow man, cool pics :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessa9 Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 The second one, the petals look so nice and soft! I want one :D [sig inserted here....in few days] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilperson Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 If i had a scanner, id scan my flower photography assignment Everybody lovin' it, but ain't no body touchin' it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quer_Skulll Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I wonder if i could "borrow" your hands without permission ofcourse... ..that or where ever you get those ideas for those beautifull shots. Novib calander quality man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DraKo Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Wow, venomai, love em! What kind of a zoom do you have on your camera? And also, those images were sized down, right? Wonderful work again, keep at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnathont01 Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Hey, i've had my d50 for 2 weeks now. :) I can tell you that you made a good choice, its a great camera and i will be posting some shots of my own soon. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 looking good ven. For that second shot, did you use a macro mode to capture it? I just got a Dimige Z5 camera for cristmas (minolta) and still experimenting with it. Loving the colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomai Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 A big thanks to all the comments. :) I appreciate em. I wonder if i could "borrow" your hands Psh lol it's not the hands that do the work :P Clicking the button is easy, getting a decent photo is really difficult (I'm still workin' at it!). Hey, i've had my d50 for 2 weeks now. I can tell you that you made a good choice, its a great camera and i will be posting some shots of my own soon Ha yea I love it! It's great. If i had a scanner, id scan my flower photography assignment erm.. what? :? looking good ven. For that second shot, did you use a macro mode to capture it? I just got a Dimige Z5 camera for cristmas (minolta) and still experimenting with it. Loving the colors. Thanks nad. I've only been testing for a few days, but so far I've really only used the Programmed, Manual, Aperture priority and Shutter priority modes. I usually use the aperture priority for macro (or zoomed) shots so I can vary the out of focus blurring. Wow, venomai, love em! What kind of a zoom do you have on your camera? And also, those images were sized down, right? Wonderful work again, keep at it! Thanks! My camera has a 18-55mm range (I can zoom in/out to get an effect like macro/wide angle lenses). And yes, they've been sized down (and cropped, too). Their original sizes were 3008x2000. Here are the specs on the first photo: Shutter -- 1/640 Aperture -- F5.6 Focal Length -- 55mm And for the second: Shutter -- 1/125 Aperture -- F5.6 Focal Length -- 55mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water_Faerie Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I like em, but.. I'm not sure I like the blurring in the top left corner of the first one, and the focus is kinda weird on those few flowers and the branch thing. I like the second one =) But it might look better with more water drops or brighter colors.. =S it's so gloomy lookin lol And.. :? macro should have more detail. Great job on the cropping and composition though =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnathont01 Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I like em, but.. I'm not sure I like the blurring in the top left corner of the first one, and the focus is kinda weird on those few flowers and the branch thing. I like the second one =) But it might look better with more water drops or brighter colors.. =S it's so gloomy lookin lol And.. :? macro should have more detail. Great job on the cropping and composition though =) Agreed, they are slightly grainy / out of focus. Maybe work on your focus and if thats not the problem were you using a very high ISO? :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabraulter Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Great shots! First pic: Nice job. Even though flowers are usually attributed to warm spring weather, this shot makes them look very cool. The brown and the white and then the dead leaf at the bottom. I really like this. I think it shows almost the rebirth of nature because the snow hasfinally melted away, and things are beginning to regrow. Okay, so maybe I'm crazy. Second pic: Again, nice job. I wish there was a bit more light from the top to distinguish between petals a little more, but I think it really gives the petals a nice soft look. Good sepia toned background. I can't place what the picture looks like, I mean with the color choices, but it may come to me soon. Nice job ^_^ Keep experimenting and keep posting pics. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomai Posted January 14, 2006 Author Share Posted January 14, 2006 jabraulter, thanks! You certainly are crazy :) ha.. just kiddin I like em, but.. I'm not sure I like the blurring in the top left corner of the first one, and the focus is kinda weird on those few flowers and the branch thing. I like the second one =) But it might look better with more water drops or brighter colors.. =S it's so gloomy lookin lol And.. :? macro should have more detail. Great job on the cropping and composition though =) Thanks for the tips! I'm still very new to this, so feel free to point out any other flaws ;) I'm not too sure how to fix the branch/flower focus issue, but I see exactly what you mean. Unfortunately they were both about the same distance and I suppose they were both focused about equally. :? As for the second one, I thought mood was something you should try and bring out in photos? :? Sorry, I'm new to this, as I've said! :P Agreed, they are slightly grainy / out of focus. Maybe work on your focus and if thats not the problem were you using a very high ISO? Hmm.. I believe the main subject flowers (oops.. and the branch too, hehe) are in focus, with the rest blurred to keep it from being too busy. Should I have kept more flowers in focus, using a smaller aperture? And yes, I used a very high ISO, 1600 to be exact. Since I read your post, I've started reading up a little on ISO. I read that slower film speeds result in less grain. But since my digital is simply imitating the sensitivity, would lower ISO settings actually reduce the grain? I've also read that higher ISO is better for keeping many objects in focus, which may be one problem that caused the branch/flower focus issue WF brought up. Thanks for the tips you two, I havn't really thought that much about film speeds & grain and I'll be sure to try and fix my focus issues. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Thanks nad. I've only been testing for a few days, but so far I've really only used the Programmed, Manual, Aperture priority and Shutter priority modes. I usually use the aperture priority for macro (or zoomed) shots so I can vary the out of focus blurring. I see. Mostly i've been using the Manual mode on my camera, so I can set the F stop and the shutter speed. Still experimenting with those two. Havent realy begun to experiment "much" with any of the ISO settings yet, focus i'm sorta working on. :) (i'm taking a lot of action shots as well though, skateboarding, so I usualy have my camera on like 1/700 or so shutter speed, F 6.4 (or whatever it is). :) (ps: I'm fairly new at this as well, heh.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnathont01 Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Yes, ISO does affect the grain of an image, the lower the iso the less grainy the image will be. Therefore the lowest ISO possible is usually favourable. If its a question of brightness then just use a larger aperture, or a longer shutter speed, changing ISO is really a last resort. I hope that helps. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Yeah, was using the lowest iso today. Man, wish I had some cool flowers to take shots of where I am lol, but its * cold out :oops: :D . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiphus Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Just be sure you set the correct film speed depending on the conditions... if you are really dark you will have to bump up your ISO. You've probably heard that it keeps things in focus only because it's moving faster.. which is true to an extent. As ^ said keeping it lower will reduce your grain but at the same time don't always have it real low, it's ok to turn it up. If you go to your local borders/barnes and nobles you can find some books on photograph and what everything means... Using something like a D50 which is a great entry level DSLR you should really get familiar with the settings. How much did it cost you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey_933 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 The second one, the petals look so nice and soft! I want one :D The 2 chicks that browse these forums (sorry to others, but princess and your mother are well known) lol get the first post. Thats some funny stuff. Pretty neat pics, kinda plain and boring.. :) but I'm sure all the girls like it..I.E. princessa and mother. :P |PERM BANNED ON MONKEY 933|RSN--44warriorz44-|90 str|86 attack|70 def|85 hp|52 pray|102 cmb--[Proud leader of Final Destination! http://z6.invisionfree.com/RSFinaldestination/index.php?Requirements for FD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeroh Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 wow ur a good photographer, this is my best picture yet... oh aw man it dodsnt work Retired from runescape. I will be on every now and then though. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessa9 Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 The second one, the petals look so nice and soft! I want one :D The 2 chicks that browse these forums (sorry to others, but princess and your mother are well known) lol get the first post. Thats some funny stuff. Pretty neat pics, kinda plain and boring.. :) but I'm sure all the girls like it..I.E. princessa and mother. :P Your Mother is a woman!? When did this happen? And are you suggesting that we're the only girls here? When did THAT happen? And are you JOKING? Princesses strongly dislike flowers. [sig inserted here....in few days] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomai Posted January 18, 2006 Author Share Posted January 18, 2006 but I'm sure all the girls like it..I.E. princessa and mother. How much did it cost you? ~645 USD in Grand Cayman (tax-free islands). Saved about $400 Canadian, even after the exchange rates. :) I'm wondering: what makes a good photo? Other than originality, which is obviously lacking in my photos so far. :P Yes, ISO does affect the grain of an image, the lower the iso the less grainy the image will be. Therefore the lowest ISO possible is usually favourable. If its a question of brightness then just use a larger aperture, or a longer shutter speed, changing ISO is really a last resort. I hope that helps. Yes it does, thanks. Does this mean that, for indoors or low-light situations, I'm pretty much stuck with using a tripod to avoid grain? Man, wish I had some cool flowers to take shots of where I am lol, but its * cold out Same, it's freezing up here too. But those shots were taken in Texas :) Awesome weather down there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnathont01 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 but I'm sure all the girls like it..I.E. princessa and mother. How much did it cost you? ~645 USD in Grand Cayman (tax-free islands). Saved about $400 Canadian, even after the exchange rates. :) I'm wondering: what makes a good photo? Other than originality, which is obviously lacking in my photos so far. :P Yes, ISO does affect the grain of an image, the lower the iso the less grainy the image will be. Therefore the lowest ISO possible is usually favourable. If its a question of brightness then just use a larger aperture, or a longer shutter speed, changing ISO is really a last resort. I hope that helps. Yes it does, thanks. Does this mean that, for indoors or low-light situations, I'm pretty much stuck with using a tripod to avoid grain? Man, wish I had some cool flowers to take shots of where I am lol, but its * cold out Same, it's freezing up here too. But those shots were taken in Texas :) Awesome weather down there! Pretty much yes, although its not too bad to use an ISO of around 400 if you dont mind a slight quality loss. Ive been having that problem also and i must admit its awkward putting up my tripod indoors. lol. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomai Posted January 18, 2006 Author Share Posted January 18, 2006 Pretty much yes, although its not too bad to use an ISO of around 400 if you dont mind a slight quality loss. Ive been having that problem also and i must admit its awkward putting up my tripod indoors. lol. :wink: Heh, I find the hard thing about a tripod is carrying it around in public places. :lol: Lots of odd looks, and it's just worse when I actually start to set it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnathont01 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Pretty much yes, although its not too bad to use an ISO of around 400 if you dont mind a slight quality loss. Ive been having that problem also and i must admit its awkward putting up my tripod indoors. lol. :wink: Heh, I find the hard thing about a tripod is carrying it around in public places. :lol: Lots of odd looks, and it's just worse when I actually start to set it up. Thats true, i have the same problem. Also when taking my church shots i had to compete with large groups of curious tourists and red-robed religious folk who seemed to spend hours praying and ruining my shots. :lol: I feel your pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water_Faerie Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 jabraulter, thanks! You certainly are crazy :) ha.. just kiddin I like em, but.. I'm not sure I like the blurring in the top left corner of the first one, and the focus is kinda weird on those few flowers and the branch thing. I like the second one =) But it might look better with more water drops or brighter colors.. =S it's so gloomy lookin lol And.. :? macro should have more detail. Great job on the cropping and composition though =) Thanks for the tips! I'm still very new to this, so feel free to point out any other flaws ;) I'm not too sure how to fix the branch/flower focus issue, but I see exactly what you mean. Unfortunately they were both about the same distance and I suppose they were both focused about equally. :? As for the second one, I thought mood was something you should try and bring out in photos? :? Sorry, I'm new to this, as I've said! :P Agreed, they are slightly grainy / out of focus. Maybe work on your focus and if thats not the problem were you using a very high ISO? Hmm.. I believe the main subject flowers (oops.. and the branch too, hehe) are in focus, with the rest blurred to keep it from being too busy. Should I have kept more flowers in focus, using a smaller aperture? And yes, I used a very high ISO, 1600 to be exact. Since I read your post, I've started reading up a little on ISO. I read that slower film speeds result in less grain. But since my digital is simply imitating the sensitivity, would lower ISO settings actually reduce the grain? I've also read that higher ISO is better for keeping many objects in focus, which may be one problem that caused the branch/flower focus issue WF brought up. Thanks for the tips you two, I havn't really thought that much about film speeds & grain and I'll be sure to try and fix my focus issues. :D True, I guess it depends on what you were trying to achieve.. The colors just tell me it's supposed to be like an old-fashion photo. People usually don't do that =x Especially with flowers.. If you're going for gloomy, orange isn't really good. Ooh! try making the background black and white and leaving the flowers colored =P that might be nice, since they're a nice red/pink =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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