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GAF Photography Thread of 2017

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Astral/H3X

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Looking through the photos you guys post on Flickr, I've come to the conclusion that my greatest weakness as a portrait photographer is that I have a strong aversion to taking more than 2 photos at a given spot, and an equally strong aversion to taking any "similar" photos.
 
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sneaky77

Member
Astral/H3X said:
Looking through the photos you guys post on Flickr, I've come to the conclusion that my greatest weakness as a portrait photographer is that I have a strong aversion to taking more than 2 photos at a given spot, and an equally strong aversion to taking any "similar" photos.
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I am with you there, at least for portraits, other stuff I can take multiple photos in similar spot and play with angles and stuff
 
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JadedWriter

Member
Astral/H3X said:
Looking through the photos you guys post on Flickr, I've come to the conclusion that my greatest weakness as a portrait photographer is that I have a strong aversion to taking more than 2 photos at a given spot, and an equally strong aversion to taking any "similar" photos.
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I think it's because we do it often enough. I can do a photo shoot with nothing but what is essentially a 50mm on my XT-2. Just requires moving around and zooming with your feet, but it works. This is something I could not have done without the experience I currently have. Just experiment with angles.
 
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Astral/H3X

Member
JadedWriter said:
I think it's because we do it often enough. I can do a photo shoot with nothing but what is essentially a 50mm on my XT-2. Just requires moving around and zooming with your feet, but it works. This is something I could not have done without the experience I currently have. Just experiment with angles.
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Oh no, I'm saying that I can't sit there and say "okay now do the same thing, but with your hand moved a bit. Okay now same thing but look left" and get 20 samey photos in the same spot. Like I know that's what people want, but if I have two photos that aren't immediately distinct from each other, it bugs me a lot. I just don't do redundancy.

Same thing happens with my figure photos. Makes it a pain when I want to make a few of them in black and white, but the photo I choose to b&w is compositionally similar to another photo I've got in color.

Double extra problematic is I find myself trying to create photos that are distinct across separate shoots. X_x
 
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JadedWriter

Member
Astral/H3X said:
Oh no, I'm saying that I can't sit there and say "okay now do the same thing, but with your hand moved a bit. Okay now same thing but look left" and get 20 samey photos in the same spot. Like I know that's what people want, but if I have two photos that aren't immediately distinct from each other, it bugs me a lot. I just don't do redundancy.

Same thing happens with my figure photos. Makes it a pain when I want to make a few of them in black and white, but the photo I choose to b&w is compositionally similar to another photo I've got in color.

Double extra problematic is I find myself trying to create photos that are distinct across separate shoots. X_x
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With portraits sometimes you do have to go through the motions a bit. I try, sometimes my model isn't willing and then I just throw the camera into CH and call it a day and just rattle off a bunch and sort out the bad ones. You're giving yourself too much work to do. Portrait shoots also have to come naturally a bit as well. Helps if the model is into it.
 
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partime

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thesoapster

Member
captive said:
thats some nice Osprey you got there.

If i may make one suggestion when shooting up at birds its best to exposure compensate about 1 stop to the right so the birds underside doesnt look so dark.
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Yeah, I was thinking about that after I took it (of course after!)
 
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kazinova

Member
Got a chance to really test out some basic landscape stuff, editing astro is tough. Especially with a crop body.
Observatory Park by kazinova, on Flickr

Pretty boring wildlife shot (a bunny in my backyard from my window...), but confirms to me that getting into wildlife would be fun. It's like hunting without the killing. Now to look at the cost of a 400mm lens...nevermind.
Backyard Hare by kazinova, on Flickr

Testing out my new Cokin P system, image is way too dark, I need a grad filter or two to balance the sky in the future, but I learned a lot trying to redo my earlier shot.
Chagrin Falls Color by kazinova, on Flickr

As the light faded it became easier to get a good exposure.
Jekyll's Over the Falls by kazinova, on Flickr
 
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theepicoftyler

Member
leder said:
these look great
what film stocks did you use?
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Thanks, the top one was a bit over exposed so it's had some work in Photoshop, but the rest are 99% out of camera. These were just your basic ass Fuji Superia. I can't remember if I was shooting 200 or 400 at the time, but yeah. Nothing special.


kazinova said:
Got a chance to really test out some basic landscape stuff, editing astro is tough. Especially with a crop body.
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I really like these. What's the focal length/aperture/exposure time on the shot with the tents at the stars? I bet you're a lot closer than you'd think. I bet you could tease the Milky Way out of that shot with some more work as well if you have the RAW files still available.
 
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kazinova

Member
theepicoftyler said:
What's the focal length/aperture/exposure time on the shot with the tents at the stars? I bet you're a lot closer than you'd think. I bet you could tease the Milky Way out of that shot with some more work as well if you have the RAW files still available.
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Not sure why Lightroom destroys the EXIF data randomly. I believe that was 10mm f4.5 25sec ISO 1600 on an 80D. I think the trick is to overexpose a little with ISO 3200, apparently that's going to produce less noise than brightening the darker ISO 1600 image.

I've been voraciously consuming every astrophotography information source I can find and I'm pretty set on grabbing that Rokinon/Samyang 14mm f2.8 or the 24mm f1.4 if I plan on doing more stargazing in the fall/winter. The tradeoff is hard to decide between, the 14mm will be better for my current APS-C, but the 24mm will be crazy good if I get a full frame body down the road... I'd rather not get both, since they are essentially dedicated astro lenses.
 
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Futureman

Member
Astral/H3X said:
Oh no, I'm saying that I can't sit there and say "okay now do the same thing, but with your hand moved a bit. Okay now same thing but look left" and get 20 samey photos in the same spot. Like I know that's what people want, but if I have two photos that aren't immediately distinct from each other, it bugs me a lot. I just don't do redundancy.
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I'm the same way in that I don't like "samey" photos. If I ever post something in here or on social media, I always choose the best single shot. If you are just starting out with photography though I can see the advantage to posting similar shots in a place like this thread for constructive criticism. But once you start getting a handle on things it is good idea to start being more selective and learn how to edit your photos and pick out the cream of the crop.

when you are actually shooting though? TAKE LOTS OF PHOTOS. There is no disadvantage to this unless you have a fussy/impatient model. It might seem weird/redundant take dozens of the same set up, but especially with portraits you never know when you'll get the special look from the model. Sometimes I'll even take a random test shot while I'm getting my settings down and the model is more at ease not really expecting a photo and that will turn out cool.

The best photographers you never see the thousands of "throw away" photos they take.
 
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theepicoftyler

Member
kazinova said:
Not sure why Lightroom destroys the EXIF data randomly. I believe that was 10mm f4.5 25sec ISO 1600 on an 80D. I think the trick is to overexpose a little with ISO 3200, apparently that's going to produce less noise than brightening the darker ISO 1600 image.

I've been voraciously consuming every astrophotography information source I can find and I'm pretty set on grabbing that Rokinon/Samyang 14mm f2.8 or the 24mm f1.4 if I plan on doing more stargazing in the fall/winter. The tradeoff is hard to decide between, the 14mm will be better for my current APS-C, but the 24mm will be crazy good if I get a full frame body down the road... I'd rather not get both, since they are essentially dedicated astro lenses.
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I think you'll get more distance out of the 24mm f1.4... in my experience, aperture is king. I used an ultra-wide f2.8 lens for awhile trying to night sky photography and I got some pictures I liked, but when I got an ultra-wide with an f2.0 aperture, it was a game changer.

Take a look at the Samyang/Rokinon 12mm f.20 ultra wide. If they have a version compatible with the 80D, it might be what you're looking for.
 
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Astral/H3X

Member
kazinova said:
Not sure why Lightroom destroys the EXIF data randomly. I believe that was 10mm f4.5 25sec ISO 1600 on an 80D. I think the trick is to overexpose a little with ISO 3200, apparently that's going to produce less noise than brightening the darker ISO 1600 image.

I've been voraciously consuming every astrophotography information source I can find and I'm pretty set on grabbing that Rokinon/Samyang 14mm f2.8 or the 24mm f1.4 if I plan on doing more stargazing in the fall/winter. The tradeoff is hard to decide between, the 14mm will be better for my current APS-C, but the 24mm will be crazy good if I get a full frame body down the road... I'd rather not get both, since they are essentially dedicated astro lenses.
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14mm 2.8 on A7II [please view full sized image, it's fukken beautiful]
Lighnting Bug Through the Milky Way by Hunter Mauro, on Flickr
 
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parasight

Member
I've always kinda crept this thread to admire everyone's photos. I recently came back from a trip to Japan and it was my first time shooting street photography with my new camera. Nothing fancy, just some amateur stuff. But I figured I would share the album with you guys! Any tips would also be greatly appreciated, still very much learning everything.

Full Album

JPN2017 - 21 by Earl Oliveros, on Flickr

JPN2017 - 60 by Earl Oliveros, on Flickr

JPN2017 - 154 by Earl Oliveros, on Flickr

JPN2017 - 209 by Earl Oliveros, on Flickr

JPN2017 - 315 by Earl Oliveros, on Flickr
 
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i-Lo

Member
parasight said:
I've always kinda crept this thread to admire everyone's photos. I recently came back from a trip to Japan and it was my first time shooting street photography with my new camera. Nothing fancy, just some amateur stuff. But I figured I would share the album with you guys! Any tips would also be greatly appreciated, still very much learning everything.

JPN2017 - 315 by Earl Oliveros, on Flickr
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This photograph is truly a hidden gem. Timing was perfect.
 
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selfnoise

Member
Nice! I like the diagonal lines created by the bridge and blimp, gives it a nice energy.


I was wandering around on a gloomy, foggy day (thanks Jose!) with only my 50mm prime and took this shot, turned out ok.

One Way by A.T., on Flickr
 
TFGB

TFGB

Member
HazySaiyan said:
Took a trip to York yesterday, first trip since I bought a proper camera
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Nice pics!

I stayed in York recently and also visited the National Rail Museum. Fascinating place, and I can't believe they don't charge for entry?! (I gave them a nice donation instead)

York Minster was mobbed so just had a quick look inside the entrance and left.
 
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HazySaiyan

Banned
TFGB said:
Nice pics!

I stayed in York recently and also visited the National Rail Museum. Fascinating place, and I can't believe they don't charge for entry?! (I gave them a nice donation instead)

York Minster was mobbed so just had a quick look inside the entrance and left.
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Thanks!

York was pretty busy, those narrow streets don't help either!
 
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