The Photography Thread

[felix]

This is where we can:

* Discuss what kind of camera(s) we have - specs, prices, performance etc.

* Post cool photos of... anything! And by anything, I don't mean random holiday photos, I mean interesting photos from a photographic viewpoint.

* Talk about techniques - composition, camera settings, cool effects like lomography, etc.


In the Second Opinion forum they have regular photo contests, which are always worth a look. There are some great photographers on Bluelight:

1 Macro
2 Reflections
3 Street
4 Patterns
5 Landscapes
6 Solitude
7 Seasonal Colours
8 Old
9 Long Exposure
10 Curves
11 Holidays
12 Architectural (still open)

^ I would like to see more EADD folk entering these contests, come on!

 

[Jabberwocky]

I don't have a digital camera I only have the camera on my phone and the only pictures I take are of girls arses. It never really crossed my mind to take pics of interessting things and I doubt they would come out good anyway.

Is macro when you take it close up? I thought that was micro like microscope.

 

[felix]

Yes, macro is close up. I *love* macro shots.

For example, look at my ring close up:

Here's my cameras, by the way - the above photos were taken with my new Sony DSC-W70, which I love:

And here's my old skool rig (bought in 1982), courtesy of my dad - a Canon AV-1:

Look at the size of my lens, ladies. %)

 

[Jabberwocky]

Wow that's massive. Not very handy for taking pervy shots of women though?
How do you get pictures so close up like the ring one?

 

[Jackal]

That's some nice equpment felix,

My camera was the cheapest in the duty free shop! I have a 5.0 Megapixel digital. My camera skills are compatible with the camera

I have been toying with the idea of splashing out though and getting some tips from one of my sister's as she is pretty damn good.

This is the photo I like best out of all my snaps: Prodigy gig a few years ago.

 

[cletus]

Yes, macro is close up. I *love* macro shots.

For example, look at my ring close up:

Eeewwwww! it got stale spunky bits on it

Is this what you mean by close up shot?

 

[felix]

How do you get pictures so close up like the ring one?

Look for a button or setting with this kind of symbol:

On your phone, the macro works between 10-30cm. Try it.


[LOL Cletus ]

 

[Jabberwocky]

Oh that's what that button does!

Ok hold on I'll take a macro shot of something and post it.

Be prepared to be amazed at my leet photo skillz!

 

[Jabberwocky]

This is a macro shot of my telly remote. It's pretty gash actually. What went wrong?

 

[felix]

Probably too close. Remember what I said about it only working (i.e. focusing properly) between 10-30cm?

Also, you should make sure the camera is as steady as possible. Rest it on something (like a fag packet or a cup, whatever) when you're taking macro shots.

Try again.

 

[Jabberwocky]

Oh woops, I had it like 1cm away. Ok attempt number two:

Nope, it's still just looking like a normal pic.

 

[Jackal]

Guess what!

 

[Rhombus]

look at my ring close up:

My eyes!!!! Aargh!

Here's a pic I took of some Maltesers close up.

And this is my camera:

Tis not amazing, but it's pretty nice. It's not an SLR but it is fully manual.

 

[Rhombus]

Some more of my shots (located at Flickr.com)

 

[Rhombus]

Guess what!

Grinder

 

[Jackal]

A+ for Rhombus

 

[Survival0200]

I think the sky looked funny today!

 

[felix]

GIMME the DRUGS!!!

 

[Tranced]

This didn't get the recognition it deserved in second opinion so I'll post it here instead.

I call this "Mr C smoking a tab at Khumaras in Ibiza"

 

[Rhombus]

LOL, is that really Mr. C? It looks exactly like him!