The Photo Snob Thread

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tu plang said:
Last one is my favourite, the warm light on the rocks gives it a nice feel. It's also a nice side on afternoon light by the looks of it which gives everything nice depth. I think it's inevitable that water shots in heavily forrested spots will look dark. The background/trees are never going to be a source of much light to the eye or to a camera - IMO the shots look pretty awful if they are exposed to give high lumininance in these parts of the shot. Exposing for the water (which is a good rule of thumb anyway - if there's water or sky, expose for them) is always the way.

I find it's helpful to see objectively great examples from someone else and then analyse what they've done in a way that is more difficult to do with your own work. To that end, 3 shots that are dark by necessity:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54303179@N03/8646958404/in/faves-benjamin-h/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54303179@N03/8580387112/in/faves-benjamin-h/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/28196525@N02/10890867533/in/faves-benjamin-h/

And for balance, a few that caught just the right light - I think basically you want soft back light on foliage so it glows without creating harsh highlights on wet things (water, wet rocks etc). I think you've got to nail the location, conditions and timing for this though.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54303179@N03/8754251911/in/faves-benjamin-h/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kublah/9471262243/in/faves-benjamin-h/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54303179@N03/9436837901/in/faves-benjamin-h/
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Thanks for the feedback Ben. I certainly see what you mean about both groups of examples. I still think if I had of been at a later time of day I would have had better results. I'm putting that rule into my head now for the next shoot. lol

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Been a while since I posted anything... This is weeping Rock in the Blue Mountains after a little bit of rain, wasn't weeping that day...

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Very nice Andrew, very nice.
 
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Callan. said:
I can't even remember the last time I posted a photo.

I've shot a few things lately that aren't weddings, too!

Here are some photos. Including weddings.

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Pretty sure Ive seen that Mini hanging around Lidcombe heading to and from work.
If not, the one ive seen is the evil twin.... as a u-turn without looking at on coming traffic
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Newts said:
Callan. said:
I can't even remember the last time I posted a photo.

I've shot a few things lately that aren't weddings, too!

Here are some photos. Including weddings.

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Pretty sure Ive seen that Mini hanging around Lidcombe heading to and from work.
If not, the one ive seen is the evil twin.... as a u-turn without looking at on coming traffic
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He lives in castle hill I think. But that would be him.
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Thought i'd post in here since i made an info post for advise on what DLSR to purchase in off topic.

If anyone has a 7D or such for sale with some glass send me a PM to talk money. I'm after something in excellent condition, low shutter count etc.

thanks
 
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Does anyone know a common (cannon, nikon) lense filter that would fit on a Tokina 10-17mm lens or someone who would have this lense cap in stock? I've contacted the importer/distributor and they're still to get back to me.
 
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If you could choose only one lens to bring with you to shoot night, candid, portrait, street photography what would you choose?
 
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Xplor said:
Yep, full frame.
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I like the 35 1.4 and 85 1.4

I usually like to photograph portraits that take in a little of the persons surroundings rather than tight shots with full separation so I like the 35 for that. I like the 85 for your more classic style portraits (which I rarely shoot).
 
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