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RE: Photography - Boomer - 05-10-2011 08:35 PM
Photography is what YOU make it - what YOU see, the experiences YOU have. I have been reading and learning some tips from that Peter Lik guy on the Weather channel - and if you have seen his images, thats one heck of a wow factor, but I get the same feeling looking at flowers, folks on bikes (except maybe Brutus!) even food. A photo can tell so much to a complete stranger or a close personal friend.
That fact that you took time out to take a picture of something important to you is all that matters.
RE: Photography - Bageleth - 05-11-2011 08:56 AM
Beautiful flower pics Nettie & RN! I really like the angle on some of your shots RN.
Awesome pic Boomer!
RE: Photography - nettiesaur - 05-11-2011 07:49 PM
How do you like the lake shot? I took that one too.
RE: Photography - Bageleth - 05-11-2011 07:58 PM
I like that one too Nettie!
RE: Photography - Boomer - 05-15-2011 11:35 AM
Was at a wedding for a young man who I have pretty much watched grow up with my oldest daughter. Grabbed a few pics, nothing fancy, but these looked ok. Unfortunately I dont have a big flash like the pro did, but thought these were worth sharing.
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Taken with my Canon Powershot SD4000
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Taken with my Canon Digital Rebel XTi
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Display at door to reception. Taken with the Canon Rebel XTi.
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The bride and groom after their first dance
My KINGDOM for a good flash for that Rebel XTi. A lot of the later shots once they lowered the lights down were crap, but these didnt look too bad. Enjoy!
RE: Photography - RN-PRN - 05-15-2011 11:47 AM
Nice Boomer!!
RE: Photography - Bageleth - 05-15-2011 12:50 PM
Nice shots Boomer! I love the roses, and the wedding shot was really nice! Sorry about the flash not working right later.
There's a side business for you, Wedding photographer!
RE: Photography - Boomer - 05-15-2011 01:48 PM
Well, a lot of my shots weren't very good. I had good intentions, but between the need for a flash and a better lens, yeah I could do that, but it takes practice. I have actually thought about it because it sure is a lot more fun and at $1500/wedding thats a pretty fair living. Trust me it isnt like I havent thought about it thats for sure, but I would need better equipment than what I have.
About the dance shot. The original was actually a color shot, but when I tried it in BW I believe it captured the two at a moment of "triumph" which lent itself to a BW image. If you do a little post processing you can try some things that might give your images a bit more of a feel you might be looking for. I also spoke with the photographer, and she takes some of her shots and converts them to BW. Unfortunately I dont have any real training - just what I have learned on my own.
RE: Photography - 2Beers - 05-15-2011 02:58 PM
Very nice pics Boomer and I agree with Bagel...maybe a sideline job too
RE: Photography - Boomer - 05-15-2011 03:04 PM
Thanks guys - if you just use the camera flash, thats not enough light to compensate for the low lighting we had, so you really need a larger flash that can light your subject sufficiently. I am just not at a professional level to take the exquisite photos you see from the pros yet. I prefer subjects a little farther away and during the day when light can be your enemy OR your friend.