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(Message started by: Argonaut on Apr 28^th, 2008, 7:54am)

Title: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Argonaut on Apr 28^th, 2008, 7:54am

I've noticed quite a few photography threads and it seems there are several photographers around. I thought maybe we can introduce ourselves and offer some tips - I certainly would love some help on perspectives and working with dim lighting!

I'm a newbie photographer and just recently bought a Sony a350 DSLR. It came with two lenses - 18-55mm and 55-200mm. I think it's a great camera and very user-friendly, plus it is compatible with A-mount Minolta lenses [as Sony bought Minolta].

Last week, I also bought a Minolta 50mm 1.7f lens for a bargain because the pawn shop had no idea about equipment ;;D

Anyways, if anyone wants to see some photos, they are on my website: cissi.id.au (http://cissi.id.au). I'm planning on revamping the site very soon, once I find some time.

I also took some photos of a local music event called In The Pines and the photos are on the organiser's gallery (http://rtrfm.com.au/gallery/28/).

Looking forward to seeing other people's galleries!

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by mummymac on Apr 28^th, 2008, 10:40am

I love your Stairway to the stars photo

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Argonaut on Apr 29^th, 2008, 6:36am

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! ;)

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Melissa on Apr 29^th, 2008, 7:27am

Argonaut, I love your pics of the band(s)! :D

I love taking pictures, would even like to do baby, senior & family portraits, but I just don't have the time! Perhaps when my youngest begins school I can then focus on it. :-/

I can't afford an SLR, but I have a Sony Cybershot DSC-H7 that I just LOVE!

:)

edited for spelling

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Emily on Apr 29^th, 2008, 3:10pm

Wow! I love the nature photos. They are awesome.

I would love to get into photography. I just have a lot of other things going on. However, would love to share photos and learn from others.

I know nothing techie about cameras, but will always have a go!

Em

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by aloneuk on Apr 29^th, 2008, 4:03pm

Great pics,
most of my pics are of the kids and birds lol, Ive got a dslr finepix S5500 with x4 tele-photo lens, macro and a fish eye. Check your pms :)

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by vig on Apr 29^th, 2008, 7:24pm

I call it my "Art as Therapy" program.

Being able to take pictures and share them with my friends makes me feel better after all the pain.
That's why I do it. It brings me back to feeling human.

This is the Linn Cove Viaduct in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Linville, NC (the most complicated concrete bridge ever built, snaking around boulder-strewn Linn Cove in a sweeping "S" curve.)

http://www.geocities.com/paul_vignola/roughRidge6.jpg

& I am thankful for all of you and the kindness you have all shown me over the last few years.

-paul

right now I use an Olympus Stylus 1000 & a Sony DSC-P200. My LeicaFlex SL has gone mothballed....

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Apr 29^th, 2008, 7:46pm

How nice to see the "shoe" again, Paul!!!!!!

Carol

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Jackie on Apr 29^th, 2008, 7:58pm

I love it, Vig...... :)

Very impressive, Argonaut.....

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Argonaut on Apr 29^th, 2008, 8:14pm

Thanks for the compliments, much appreciated!

@Melissa: I actually find it hard to do portraits because I feel rather self-conscious ;;D I find it easier to take photos of people while they are in the midst of a spontaneous act.

Sony makes some good point and shooters :D

@Emily: I'm not technical either; most of my knowledge has been from experimenting myself. I also have a very good friend who has been kindly teaching me some of the nuances of photography [such as depth of field] but it's all about practical experience.

@aloneuk: How do you like the Finepix? Am also envious that you have a fisheye lens. That's next on my list, and then a 100m macro. I think a fisheye lens would be very interesting for live band photography.

I love doing macro work; it makes me aware of aspects of an object that I would otherwise never have noticed.

@vig: I really like the detail on the rock in the foreground - it's very striking and vivid. I also like how you captured the contrast between the whiteness of the rock and the darker background.

How are Olympus cameras? I had considered getting one when I was researching my options.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Charlie on Apr 29^th, 2008, 8:37pm

Wow. Some great pictures and I loved the nature stuff.

Oh.....and thanks again Vig. Did you have a similar one too?

Charlie

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Racer1_NC on Apr 30^th, 2008, 1:37am

While I could never match the artistic eyes of Delta and Vig, you can find me taking pictures of two of my favorite things.....

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/Racer1_NC/DSC02348a.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/Racer1_NC/DSC026661024x768.jpg
....my cluster buds from around the world.....

..and....

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/Racer1_NC/DSC027671024x768.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/Racer1_NC/DSC004031024x768.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/Racer1_NC/DSC009591024x768.jpg
......on any given weekend, racing at short tracks across the southeast.

I use a Sony Cybershot DSC-F828. Whenever I decide to upgrade, a DSLR will be on the short list.

Bill

Modified, because the best spell checker in the world is the "post" button.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by deltadarlin on Apr 30^th, 2008, 8:33am

As always, I am fashionably late ;;D. Vig, I just love your foot! I've tried to take a pic of my foot, but I just can't get it to cooperate.

Folks, it doesn't mattter what you shoot, who you shoot or how you shoot, what matters is that you are enjoying yourself when you do.

I don't do portraits, don't like shooting portraits. I'm more of a nature/event photographer.

I shoot with a Canon DSLR 350D (wouldn't mind having the new 450 D, but that's not in my budget right now, would prefer new lends anyway). Besides the lens that came with the camera (18-55 mm), have a 50 mm macro and 75-300 telephoto/zoom, plus flash and assorted geegaws that I use.

The whole family uses nothing but Canon, what can I say ;) (daughter inherited my old 300D and Jimbo has a P&S that he's having a blast with).

If you don't have a decent photoshop program, Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 is really good for the price, costs about $100.00.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Argonaut on Apr 30^th, 2008, 10:57am

I was fairly keen on getting the EOS450D, but I was actually disappointed once I tried one. The live view is fairly disappointing and I didn't find it ergonomic.

I like the Canon EOS40D; I've used one occasionally at work and is a great camera. Bit expensive, though :(

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by kayarr on Apr 30^th, 2008, 3:24pm

What is a good beginner camera that is more manual? I want to take some pictures that require speed (the hummingbirds outside the window) and selective focus etc. make it cost effective too as I am in the middle of a job crisis....yikes!

ps. Great foot and what kind of shoe is that?

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by deltadarlin on Apr 30^th, 2008, 5:15pm

Kayarr,
Do you want a digital slr or do you want to use film?

Carolyn

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Argonaut on Apr 30^th, 2008, 8:07pm

@kayarr: If you're looking for a point-and-shooter camera where you can adjust manually the shutter speeds and apertures, I'd look at the Canon Powershot series, or the Canon SX100. I used the Canon SX100 before I got my DSLR and it's a very good camera :)

@delta: I really like your photo of the trees in the fog - very evocative.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by kayarr on Apr 30^th, 2008, 8:25pm

on 04/30/08 at 17:15:51, deltadarlin wrote:

Kayarr,
Do you want a digital slr or do you want to use film?

Carolyn

I think I would prefer digital. I love being able to download the pictures and photoshop them. It is sooooo convenient. Does using film get more concise results?

Thank you in advance for the help:)

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by kayarr on Apr 30^th, 2008, 8:36pm

on 04/30/08 at 20:07:08, Argonaut wrote:

I'll look it up. Wouldn't it be fun to take pictures for a living? *dreaming big*

Thank you for the information:)

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by cynjeep89 on Apr 30^th, 2008, 8:46pm

Okay, Bill. After seeing your pics of the track and cars, we are headed for Bridgeport Speedway ASAP. Dover will be in 29 days ...did I mention that already? ;)

I love your pics of Brew & Pat (Bill's lovely Bride), Steph and baby....beautiful!!!

Mel.....I wish we lived closer. We have the same camera and I am still trying to figure out how to use mine. Just can't find the time to spend to read the manual. I hate manuals.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by deltadarlin on May 1^st, 2008, 8:18am

Kayarr,
You can also buy used if you want to save some money. Adorama sells used equipment. The only *down* side to a P&S is that you can't change lens in most cases. You can still get a Canon 350D for about $470.00 with a kit lens.

http://www.adorama.com/

Ritz camera runs some pretty good sales. Office Depot carries Canon. B&H sometimes has good deals.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=FetchChildren&ci=989&Q=&O=NavBar

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Racer1_NC on May 1^st, 2008, 12:31pm

I've had good luck ordering from the big stores in New York City. When I purchased the Sony, I saved 200 bucks over the best price I could find locally. Here's a place to start..... http://www.ibuydigital.com/

You can also check Price Watch and Price Grabber. Just beware of gray market sellers....

Bill

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Melissa on May 1^st, 2008, 1:48pm

Cyn- me too!

Forgot to add, I also am really into tabletop photography. I have loads of fun with it when doing vintange jewelry for eBay. Unfortunately, I deleted all my work last year. :( Dumb of me, I know! :-[

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Argonaut on May 6^th, 2008, 10:12am

Here's a sunset I took today:

http://cissi.id.au/images/20080506194748_dsc01101.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by sailpappy on May 8^th, 2008, 6:13am

;;D ;;D Okay, I'm in, and Paul, Linvillle falls is one of my favorite easy hikes, how come we haven't run into each other there?
I spend a lot of time on the Blue Ridge maybe we can meet some time there! Hiking and mountain biking on the blue ridge have become some of my favorite time killers! John
http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pstb608bxpQRWl4-4fy2zuDaM7rI_NrFnm2Ixkwcn3BCtOIJfELjJGlWopDT0FHcQoUCAjiKuLwA
http://sailpappy1951.spaces.live.com
http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pstb608bxpQRhsJ3qV9gXGFehw2lNBEzjVk2HQVNwEnlfwza9jJdqVjMrFQR0OTKdY2cfFm4-kqI

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by barry_sword on May 8^th, 2008, 7:13am

I someday will own a full size camera with a kick-ass lens, but because we take our camera's with us biking we opted for these two camera's because they can take some abuse.

We bought this one two years ago.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8db29b3127ccea97d9900940900000026101AZtGrZu5asU

It worked out so well we then bought the improved version of it.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8db29b3127ccea97d990e940700000026101AZtGrZu5asU

All our pics and video were done with these two cameras and we are very happy with them, not too expensive and very tough.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by aloneuk on May 8^th, 2008, 10:37am

John great pics there, i spent about an hour looking through them !

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Langa on May 8^th, 2008, 2:03pm

I got a digital cam for Christmas and all I've learned to do is take pics, zoom in for closer pics, delete pics, basic stuff.

Once I download the software, hopefully soon, i'm sure i'll be asking lots o' questions.

Langa

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Charlie on May 8^th, 2008, 7:14pm

Iffy here. Every now and then, since I dropped my Sony, I have to bang it on the side of the chair to make it work. http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/yoyo.gif

Charlie

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by barry_sword on May 8^th, 2008, 7:47pm

on 05/08/08 at 19:14:10, Charlie wrote:

Iffy here. Every now and then, since I dropped my Sony, I have to bang it on the side of the chair to make it work. http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/yoyo.gif

Charlie

Charlie, my Canon SD450 fell off a log and down a rock to come to rest in the sand as I was attempting to take a pic of myself using the timer while biking one day solo.. :(

Camera never missed a beat. We just recently bought the Canon SD1000 for $180.00 and it is a better camera than our SD450.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by fubar on May 8^th, 2008, 8:16pm

I just got a SD890... i like the image stabilization a lot. Great camera.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Ree on May 9^th, 2008, 10:02am

I don't know why but the website won't let me see anything but a default template...

ree

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by The mad viking on May 9^th, 2008, 1:01pm

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/madviking_2006/Maldal.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/madviking_2006/BilturoverRldalsfjellet.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/madviking_2006/BilturoverRldalsfjellet6.jpg

Here is a few of my pics taken last summer

Svenn

http://php.dinside.no/km_bilde/3/298793.jpg

And here is my camera and i just LOVE IT

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by vig on May 10^th, 2008, 7:20am

very cool, Svenn!

http://www.geocities.com/paul_vignola/heron.jpg

Great Blue Heron

now I'm looking at:
http://cameras.pricegrabber.com/digital/m/70283431/details/st=product_tab/
Sony DSC-W300

Film is dead; long live the film....

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by barry_sword on May 10^th, 2008, 7:46am

Svenn, the scenery is breathtaking, and that is one sweet camera. Someday I will get a better quality one myself.

Vig, nice pic of the Blue Heron, we have them here too. A very majestic bird indeed.

Thanks for sharing guys. :)

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by barry_sword on May 10^th, 2008, 8:11am

I just wanted to add a neat little accessory we bought about a month ago. It is called the " Joby gorillapod" and is very handy for when we go biking. This pod will mount on any surface, tree branch, or whatever we choose in the wilderness. 8)

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8db31b3127ccea961443b984100000026101AZtGrZu5asU

Looks funny but really works well. :)

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by vig on May 10^th, 2008, 8:38am

"Looks funny but really works well. :D"

I have one of those too, Barry.
the legs bend so you can wrap them around tree branches or whatever, it's really handy.

http://www.geocities.com/paul_vignola/dovePorChulakaTight.jpg

This Mourning Dove is nesting in my oregano...

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by deltadarlin on May 10^th, 2008, 9:53am

Will the Joby gorillapod work with a heavier camera and lens? I saw one in my last issue of PhotoPlus, but didn't pay much attention~camera bag is already getting full.

I bought some more filters the other day and hopefully the weather will cooperate and I can get out and take some pictures!

Jimbo and I will be heading to south Louisiana this coming weekend so will have pictures of that trip.

Carolyn

n/m, found one-ordered one ;;D

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by barry_sword on May 10^th, 2008, 10:03am

I just put my hand on the gorillapod and pushed down on it fairly hard and it never folded on me or moved.

I do not see why it wouldn't hold a larger camera but do not have one to try. Vig has a larger camera and one of these pods, so maybe he will know.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by deltadarlin on May 10^th, 2008, 10:09am

I found one that is rated for heavier cameras/with lens. That will keep me from having to take the tripod with me when I go walking.

Damn, mo' money spent on photography.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by catlind on May 10^th, 2008, 10:35am

I don't know nothin bout photography, but I was lookin at the pics and noticed you are in Weaverville John! Guess where we are planning on getting a house? ;)

Already have appt's set up for a couple houses in Weaverville, if those photos are any indication of what NC is going to be like, then I just got a whole lot more excited about having to move!

Damn that is some gorgeous scenery you and Paul are showing off!

Cat

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by pattik on May 10^th, 2008, 11:40am

Great pics so far! I use the same as Bill...a Sony DSC-F828.

Here's a mallard who's currently nesting in my yard..
http://i32.tinypic.com/2agmqh.jpg

Sand Hill Crane
http://i32.tinypic.com/hry443.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Barry_T_Coles on May 11^th, 2008, 9:28pm

Just a couple to add to the mix.
Galah’s on Sophie flats
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2224/2484302921_d73bda39e7.jpg?v=0
Mulla Mulla Yallen Station
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/2315158873_612e3d1ba7.jpg?v=0
Reflections Millstream Creek
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/2315158797_b08529316b.jpg?v=0

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Emily on May 12^th, 2008, 7:21am

Some awesome pics here folks!

I'm still getting into taking more artistic shots.

This is one I'm most proud of (on my little Pentax, who is now suffering from an inferiority complex after looking at all these cool cameras).

I had it printed and put onto canvas.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd20b3127cceb6d69c8eb1eb00000026100AcsXDFs1ZOGLg

And a few others...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd20b3127cceb6d69d72f18f00000026100AcsXDFs1ZOGLg

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd20b3127cceb6d69ca0b1c500000026100AcsXDFs1ZOGLg

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8dd20b3127cceb6d69cbb30ee00000026100AcsXDFs1ZOGLg

All were taken on a little island between Malaysia and the Phillipines.

Edited because I'm a dodo.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Melissa on May 12^th, 2008, 10:48am

omg Emily, those are GORGEOUS!!

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by TomM on May 12^th, 2008, 1:48pm

This is what I use:
http://graflex.org/images/pacemaker-speed-crown/crown-with-flash.gif
and here is a web site about these cameras: http://graflex.org/speed-graphic/pacemaker-crown-graphic.html. I prefer B&W and have gotten into Infrared photography but not done much lately. Here is one of Cape Hatteras lighthouse taken in 1998.
TomM
http://mysite.verizon.net/tgmeyer/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/capelight1.jpg.w300h437.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by vig on May 12^th, 2008, 4:57pm

From Saturday:

http://www.geocities.com/paul_vignola/snakyGarter.jpg

harmless, don't freak out!
;;D

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by TomM on May 12^th, 2008, 5:47pm

on 05/12/08 at 07:21:52, Emily wrote:

I'm still getting into taking more artistic shots.

I think you have already mastered it. Very nice pix.
You have the "eye".

Paul--Nice picture. You always have great shots.

TomM

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by deltadarlin on May 12^th, 2008, 7:08pm

Tom,
Oh my, I do like the light house! I've seen some gorgeous infrared photographs on the Canon forum that I'm a member of.

Emily,
I like those pictures and it make me want to go anywhere but here ;;D. I'm a sucker for a sunset.

Vig,
I'm glad that's *you* taking that pic and not me, don't care how far away I might be.

I haven't been out much, gas is too damned high and I'm not about to hike these grown-up cutovers here. Hopefully, the weather will hold and I'll get some pictures when JImbo and I head south this weekend.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Melissa on May 13^th, 2008, 10:43am

Wanted to let ya'll know that you can get a Gorillapod from LL Bean. They also offer one for an SLR.

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?categoryId=52215&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&feat=54217-ppxs&dds=y

:)

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by TomM on May 13^th, 2008, 2:00pm

Here is a strange one from the Cayman Islands. Note that the green palm leaves are white and the blue sky is black but the white clouds remain white. I used Konica 720Nm IR film with a red 25A filter and developed the negatives and prints myself. The lighthouse print is so sharp you can actually see the cracks of the bricks in the 8"x10" print. Also note that the picture of the lighthouse was taken before they moved it.

http://mysite.verizon.net/tgmeyer/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/coconutbw.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Donna_D. on May 13^th, 2008, 2:10pm

Since everyone is putting in bird pictures, here are a couple I took over the last week or so.

Mama and baby ducks at the local park.

http://i27.tinypic.com/4ktysl.jpg

This little fellow fell out of a nearby nest and hopped up on our porch and sat down next to me. Not sure what kind he is but he sure was cute!

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll42/Smileyone1968/babybird.jpg

DD

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by TomM on May 13^th, 2008, 2:21pm

Awe....so cute.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by deltadarlin on May 13^th, 2008, 7:52pm

Mel,
Got mine today. Found mine on Amazon (there's also 1 step up and that's the one I got, will hold dsl and zoom lens). Now all I have to do is go take some pictures!

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 15^th, 2008, 2:31am

A photography thread can bring me out of lurking mode:

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/300mm f7.1 3594.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/8480-h.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/6276.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by pattik on May 15^th, 2008, 8:43am

Awesome pics, Marc! Thanks for de-lurking and contributing to this thread. Your work is spectacular.

Best,
Pat

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Charlotte on May 15^th, 2008, 9:15am

These are my favorite photos from last year, taken with Kodak easyshareC533.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n106/Charlotte_044/100_1532.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n106/Charlotte_044/bird.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n106/Charlotte_044/100_0507_0014.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n106/Charlotte_044/beesinblackberryflowers.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 15^th, 2008, 12:32pm

And some sunsets:

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/472.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/3646.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by TomM on May 15^th, 2008, 6:41pm

on 05/15/08 at 02:31:33, Marc wrote:

A photography thread can bring me out of lurking mode:
http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/6276.jpg

My boyz in blue in the new 47 footer! I miss playing in water like that.
TomM [Ex-Coastie]

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 15^th, 2008, 8:03pm

Hi Tom,

I recall that you and Kirk are both ex-Coastie and there may others here too.

I’ve been really fortunate to make friends with surfmen all over D11 and D13. The instructors at the NMLB School at Cape D are super.

As a civilian photographer, I’m not allowed to go underway during SAR and training missions so all of my images were officially shot from shore ;). (Those Mustang survival suits are really uncomfortable......)

The 47's are really high tech but I'm a huge fan of the Intrepid class 52's - that's an MLB! I've spent some time aboard some WPB 87's but my heart is in the 44, 47 and 52 MLB's.

What was your duty?

My latest shots from the beach. (or maybe was it a helo?) ;)

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/4257.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/0113.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Melissa on May 16^th, 2008, 9:50am

WOW!! Marc's pics put mine to shame. Those are fantastic!

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 16^th, 2008, 12:20pm

Thanks Mel, but I don't think that one can say that some images are better than others - only different!

I'm surrounded by beauty, so I just close my eyes and push the button :)

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/8458.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/8496.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/5634.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/6069.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by LeLimey on May 16^th, 2008, 12:23pm

Wow Marc.. I could fill every room in my house with your pics. I am in awe..

I have among my proudest possesions, some photo's of VIgs and a painting of PattiK's. Those are the first things I'd save after the living things if my house was on fire. I absolutely love your sea and beach shots. I could sit and look at them for hours. Thank you so much for sharing them.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Melissa on May 16^th, 2008, 12:27pm

on 05/16/08 at 12:20:11, Marc wrote:

Thanks Mel, but I don't think that one can say that some images are better than others - only different!

I'm surrounded by beauty, so I just close my eyes and push the button :)

I don't think you close your eyes, LOL!! ;;D

They are stunning pictures. Definately professional. :)

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by fubar on May 16^th, 2008, 12:39pm

Marc,

You live right around the corner from Bob P, and I live in Grover Beach (yeah, I know, the GHETTO)

Beautiful pics!

-Shawn

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 16^th, 2008, 12:41pm

on 05/16/08 at 12:23:55, LeLimey wrote:

Well, thank you Helen - you are too kind. I'll bring some to Dallas just for you.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 16^th, 2008, 12:42pm

Mel,

Sure I do - the trick is turn is a circle while the camera is firing so you get lots of choices ;;D

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 16^th, 2008, 12:47pm

on 05/16/08 at 12:39:48, fubar wrote:

Marc,

You live right around the corner from Bob P, and I live in Grover Beach (yeah, I know, the GHETTO)

Beautiful pics!

-Shawn

Thanks Shawn,

I recall that you are quite an accomplished photographer yourself. I still remember the first time you posted that jellyfish shot years ago.

Yeah, Bob and I are waaay overdue for a dinner, but it's been my fault - not his.

I've sold this house and we are moving to Texas in June. (Driving the first truck load net week)

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 16^th, 2008, 12:57pm

Helen,

A few more for you and I'll stop hogging the board until more people post:

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/5564.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/8425.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/7347.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/4499.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/3776.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by LeLimey on May 16^th, 2008, 1:17pm

Marc you make me flinch from the screen expecting the spray to hit me. It's so real and the light on that water is just invigorating. I truly feel like this is a day at the beach! I'm a real "Sea" person, nothing makes me feel as alive as ocean's do. I can hear the boats creak, hear seagulls and waves crashing in my ears and I swear I can smell the salty air. This is as good as being there and I rarely feel like that from photo's. National Geographic does that to me too though I have to admit!

Along with Antelope Canyon those pics are somewhere I now long to go.

You've made my day. I could sit here all day surrounded by them and just feeling at peace. That's an incredible gift to give someone, Thank you

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by fubar on May 16^th, 2008, 1:43pm

Helen,

Better enjoy those pics while you can... I'm having Marc picked up for violating the 'keep this place a secret' law. We've kept it a secret this long, pictures like that could bring, you know, tourists. ewwwww. 'Cept for you, of course.

Marc,

Watch yer back. Texas will extradite to California (only because we have the death penalty). :P BTW, I'm no photographer... that jellyfish was a lucky shot. You, my friend, are a photographer. I just own a camera.

We should all hook up for a dinner or something before you leave town. I'm moving to Boston eventually too.

Here's that jellyfish shot... it's actually a piece of art by Richard Satava.

http://www.nunleys.com/jellyfish.jpg

and another one that includes a reflection of my son standing there looking amazed. Taken at the Monterey Aquarium, this image is a crappy scan of a regular film shot I took, but you get the idea.

http://www.nunleys.com/ryan-jellyfish.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by LeLimey on May 16^th, 2008, 2:01pm

Wow Foobs.. that first one is incredible but the second, with your son's look of awe.. now that puts a lump in my throat. That's beautiful.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 16^th, 2008, 4:52pm

Shawn,

Your shot with your son's reflection is REAL photography - blows the doors off of pretty scenery. It's all about the emotion invoked by an image....

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Peppermint on May 16^th, 2008, 4:53pm

Wow.. wistfully looking at all your wonderful pics. Marc, I've always admired your morro bay photos! Really beautful work here.

Here are a couple of mine... hope you like them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/Peppermint2867/Clusterville/CascadasElChiflonsLaFamilia2006434_.jpg?t=1210970986

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/Peppermint2867/Clusterville/CascadaElChiflonLaNoviaLaFamilia200.jpg?t=1210971094

Pepp 8)

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Jackie on May 16^th, 2008, 4:55pm

What a beautiful thread!!!! Thank you all!!!!

Marc....so good to see you again.

Jackie

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by mummymac on May 16^th, 2008, 5:13pm

I am in awe of everyones photos. It is a joy to see them , it also a way of sharing parts of the world I have not seen. Thank you everyone for sharing.

I just point and shoot and once in a while i am lucky enough to catch something I know is good, you all seem to have the magic eye in seeing it before you point and shoot. I know what I like and these I like

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Jonny on May 16^th, 2008, 5:26pm

Ive taken a few in my time. ;)

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3db29b3127cce9fbec0566ef200000016108AZM2bNk5bM6

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3d838b3127cce9fbec05f6ab200000016108AZM2bNk5bM6

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3cc22b3127cce9fbec01662e800000026108AZM2bNk5bM6

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cf06b3127cce9fbec144d7c900000016108AZM2bNk5bM6

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2d609b3127cce9fbec3dfe63b00000016108AZM2bNk5bM6

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by gore2424 on May 16^th, 2008, 5:35pm

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/gore2424/springflowers002.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/gore2424/springflowers005.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Cathi_Pierce on May 16^th, 2008, 9:36pm

OMG, Marc! here's an idea.why don't you get a website and offer your images for sale! Maybe even some of the Coasties would buy ;)! ;;D BTW-any good material in Texas?

Seriously, some of the work here is world class.as for me, well, my camera only takes pics of houses...and then the flipping thing sells..............then I
have to go take more pictures of another house..vicious cycle.......

PLEASE keep this thread going, I truly admire your talents!
Thank you, one and all!

Cathi

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by midwestbeth on May 16^th, 2008, 10:17pm

Beautiful pics everyone.

Marc, you have a real talent. Your pictures should be in a gallary. I love the beach shot.

Beth

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 17^th, 2008, 7:54pm

Thanks for the kind words, folks.

A couple more mood shots:

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/8843.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/6318.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/3689.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/2894.jpg

I only have another 2,000 to go - so tell me to stop and I will :)

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by LeLimey on May 17^th, 2008, 8:10pm

You stop posting pics and I'm going to wallop Chuck into the middle of next week... can you live with that on your conscience?! ( I know, TOUGH choice! )

I love all of them, I can't pick one above another but that last one is incredible.. what kind of weather conditions caused that?

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by CostaRicaKris on May 17^th, 2008, 8:27pm

Amazing photos!!! There are several that I'd love to see framed and in a wall in my house!

I'd share a few, put I still can't figure out how... >:(

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 17^th, 2008, 8:40pm

I'll bring a stack of 8x10's to Dallas. Many of these are already hanging as 18"-30" prints.

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/2245.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/0833.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/5435.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/3113.jpg

OK, now I'm down to 1,195 - I'll give it a rest........

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Annette on May 17^th, 2008, 9:26pm

WOW ! Marc, your photos are breath taking !!

Why dont you donate some nice large prints to OUCH so that they can auction them off at the next convention to raise fun ? I am sure most of us here would love to own some of your arts :)

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Melissa on May 17^th, 2008, 9:47pm

ok, these are really old taken with a 35mm and a digital Polaroid back in 1999 or somethin and they're not my best, but thought I'd share anyway...

after a storm passed over...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/mfiltz/clouds.jpg

glory morning (;))
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/mfiltz/jul14_01.jpg

(I have this one framed on my wall)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/mfiltz/my_rose.jpg

country sunset...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/mfiltz/sunset.jpg

another after storm...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/mfiltz/Clouds1.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Melissa on May 17^th, 2008, 10:09pm

Almost forgot, these are recent...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/mfiltz/DSC01075.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/mfiltz/DSC03907.jpg

:)

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 17^th, 2008, 10:11pm

Sweet way to use the light Mel - that's how it's done!

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 17^th, 2008, 10:20pm

Does anyone besides me shoot concerts?

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/concerts/6676.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/concerts/6670.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 17^th, 2008, 10:25pm

Or maybe little bugs like this spider in her web?

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/7690.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by deltadarlin on May 17^th, 2008, 10:44pm

There are a lot of absolutely stunning pics on here. I'm with helen here, just love that *last* shot. Jonny, like 2, 3 (love pics of *Gods rays*) and 5.

Pep, love the waterfall.

Charlotte, purdy!

Oh hell, if I mention everybody/every pic that I like, I'll be here the rest of the night :o!

Maybe, next year, for convention, we could develop a 2009 calendar with different photographs from the folks on here.

Marc,
Yes, do bring some pics to convention! I haven't run out of wall yet.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Racer1_NC on May 17^th, 2008, 11:16pm

on 05/17/08 at 22:25:10, Marc wrote:

Or maybe little bugs like this spider in her web?

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/Racer1_NC/spider.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 19^th, 2008, 3:20pm

This thread was about to slide off the page, so....

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/4189.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by vig on May 19^th, 2008, 4:43pm

cool stuff Marc!

Hot frikkin' Tuna

http://www.geocities.com/paul_vignola/hotTuna.jpg

Doc Watson & Frosty Morn'
http://www.geocities.com/paul_vignola/docAtMerleFest.jpg

& I like bugs and reptiles....
http://www.geocities.com/paul_vignola/beeFloursB.jpg

Lightnin' bug
http://www.geocities.com/paul_vignola/daisyss.jpg

face to face...
http://www.geocities.com/paul_vignola/lizardFace2Face.jpg

how fun!!

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by fubar on May 19^th, 2008, 5:50pm

on 05/19/08 at 15:20:10, Marc wrote:

This thread was about to slide off the page, so....

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/4189.jpg

Good God, Marc... that's not even playing fair! I feel like I showed up at a gun fight with an overcooked noodle.

Wow!

BTW, that's one of my favorite places to walk. This shot is from just up the coast.

http://www.nunleys.com/IMG_0090.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by TomM on May 19^th, 2008, 5:52pm

on 05/15/08 at 20:03:11, Marc wrote:

I served @ Station Annapolis, MD, MotorLifeBoat [MLB] Station Hatteras Inlet Hatteras, NC , and USCGC (WHEC-723) RUSH when she tied up @ Alameda, CA. Spent a lot of time in the Bering Sea running the small boat off the cutter. Deadliest Catch brings back a LOT of memories of seas I've been in. Too many, sometimes.
I liked the 44 footer; very dependable but slow. 8 knots no matter what the seas. We had a 30' SRB [Surf Rescue Boat] for a while and broke her. She looked like an Adidas tennis shoe. All engine and fiberglass but could she rocket through the waves. We routinely got her airbourne on "training sorties".

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by deltadarlin on May 19^th, 2008, 7:38pm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v123/tribander_3/Carville%202008/Houmas%20house/IMG_1934.jpg

This little feller warned us to leave him alone.

fubar,
Tend to agree with you here.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 19^th, 2008, 9:24pm

You folks are too kind – I just run on pure luck.

As I’ve already said, some of mine may be different that others but each image has a beauty of its own. Sure, sharpness and clarity can help an image, but the emotive value of the shot is most important. Look at all of the great captures displayed in this thread . None of my work could possibly measure up to how some of them make you feel when you see them.

Go back and look at Mel’s shots of the baby’s feet in the adult hands, or Charlotte’s orchard in bloom, or Shawns “reflection” shot, or the power displayed in Pep’s waterfalls, or any one of a dozens of images that Vig has been posting for years - and soo many other people's work too. Slow down and look at each one. How do they make you feel? That’s the point, they are more the pretty pictures!

Tom,
Based on stories I’ve heard, the Bering Sea can be the stuff nightmares are made of. The 44’s are still the favorite of the “old pro” Surfmen that I’ve met for exactly the reason you mentioned – they just keep on moving regardless of the conditions. And with a few notable exceptions, they would bring you home.

Shawn,
That’s a great shot of Ragged Point from the North. It's hard to capture the immensity of the cliffs. I love the hike down the stairs/path to the little beach below. On weekdays, you can have all to yourself all day long – just don’t do it when the swell is up. Neat shot!

Delta,
Your images are good example of what I was saying. I could never get those shots here, and you have good informative comments to go with your images in the Mini Vacation thread. Now that’s cool!

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/0241.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 21^st, 2008, 5:15pm

Heading in......

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/8566.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by fubar on May 21^st, 2008, 5:27pm

Hey Marc,

Have you got any shots of our pelicans or the snowy plovers? How about the dolphins or whales we get in the bay? Monarch butterflys? There is so much to photograph around here!

-Shawn

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 21^st, 2008, 6:18pm

I don’t have a big telephoto to get the whales, but I have:

A dolphin leaping
http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/z2793.jpg

A Willet having lunch
http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/0607.jpg

Pelicans soaring
http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/z3428.jpg

http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/4688.jpg

A pelican staring me down (he won ;;D)
http://morrobayphotos.com/ch/z6165.jpg

I don't have any good shots of the Snowy Plovers, but I've read that it takes 14-15 to make Plover pie..........

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by fubar on May 21^st, 2008, 6:42pm

nice shots... you should come down to our beach, we can see the whales and dolphins very well from the shore usually.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by LeLimey on May 22^nd, 2008, 8:39am

Marc I'll give up National Geographic and subscribe to you each year instead.. and I never thought I would even THINK that!

I'm in absolute awe. Thank you so much.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by deltadarlin on May 22^nd, 2008, 8:53am

Marc,
I don't think I read it anywhere, but what type of camera/lens do you use?

Carolyn

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 23^rd, 2008, 1:05am

Helen,

You are far too generous with your comments. I'm a basic camera hack compared to some of the guys I shoot with.

Carolyn,

I shoot with a variety of stuff. I use a 3MP Fuji 602 a LOT, a 6MP Nikon D70, a 10MP D200 and my old film cameras from the 70’s – 80’s. Mostly I use my old film camera lenses. I don’t see a big improvement in the images I get from each camera - it’s all about the light. Notice that I rarely shoot during the mid-day sun.

When I HAVE to shoot in harsh light, I use a lot of flash to balance the light, like this one. You can see that the sun was intense on her side away from the camera. Without some form of fill light, her side facing me was in deep shade. I know that this can be “fixed” in software, but I strongly believe in getting it right in the camera because I think it looks better.

http://morrobayphotos.com/temp/7685web.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Annette on May 23^rd, 2008, 8:17am

Like all mothers I love taking photos of my kids, these are a few of my favourites:

1- ( Sulk ) Ok, I took a bath ! You happy now ?

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/bargainbazzar/DSC03026.jpg

2- A strike !

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/bargainbazzar/DSC02626.jpg

3- Acck ! He is strangling me ! Help !

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/bargainbazzar/DSC03005.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by deltadarlin on May 23^rd, 2008, 8:39am

Marc,
That's a nice collection of cameras you have (especially that Nikon D200). I have a friend who is a Nikon shooter~he works as a photographer for Dillards.

I agree about post processing and I do try not to over use it, but considering my actual knowledge of photography is *slim*, it does come in handy. I am growing my abilities though and I've been lucky to have some friends (not the guy with Dillards, he's a *professional* who didn't have time for a newbie) who have been really encouraging about my hobby.

I have fun and that's what counts.

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Marc on May 23^rd, 2008, 12:55pm

on 05/23/08 at 08:39:08, deltadarlin wrote:

Marc,
That's a nice collection of cameras you have (especially that Nikon D200). I have a friend who is a Nikon shooter~he works as a photographer for Dillards.
I agree about post processing and I do try not to over use it, but considering my actual knowledge of photography is *slim*, it does come in handy. I am growing my abilities though and I've been lucky to have some friends (not the guy with Dillards, he's a *professional* who didn't have time for a newbie) who have been really encouraging about my hobby.
I have fun and that's what counts.

It's funny, but my best work (defined by most published) is from my lower level cameras. I have a billboard image up right now with 3 images on it. One is a 3MP, one is a 6MP image. You cannot tell which is which. It's all about the light.........

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by LeLimey on May 23^rd, 2008, 5:15pm

Marc you're a hack like I'm a tall dignified blonde!

Now shut up there's a good boy! We're loving seeing your pics!

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Brew on May 23^rd, 2008, 5:24pm

This is simply lovely:

http://morrobayphotos.com/temp/7685web.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Argonaut on May 25^th, 2008, 7:28am

Awesome photos :)

I took a few shots today:

http://cissi.id.au/images/2008-05/order_food.jpg

http://cissi.id.au/images/2008-05/corner_seat.jpg

http://cissi.id.au/images/2008-05/swan_valley_sunset.jpg

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by deltadarlin on May 25^th, 2008, 10:40am

How aobut the photographers of CH putting together a book and adding it to the auction for next years convention? It really doesn't cost that much to have a book made.

BLURB does an excellent job and has a tutorial that will help you *walk through* putting the book together. The books are excellent quality. I have one book of theirs that I bought last year~photographs from members of the Canon forum that I'm a member of and I'm waiting with baited breath for the next one (ESPECIALLY, since I have a photograph in the book).

http://www.blurb.com/

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Jonny on May 25^th, 2008, 2:47pm

Heres a dude that will risk it all to get the shot....LOL

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=54e_1211578000

Title: Re: CH Photographer's Club?
Post by Linda_Howell on May 25^th, 2008, 3:13pm

Helen, Marc really is far too modest. You should see some of the pics he has posted over on calouch in the past. They are truly awesome...just like the one's he shown here.

Marc, Light might be an important factor, but one has to have an eye for things like this as well as knowing what camera, lens setting etc. A "hack" you are not. !!!!!!!