Came home today to find this fat squirrel eating out of our bird feeder. :egads:

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http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o304/caymandiver75/Misc/Squirrels/DSC_00150001.jpg

2.
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o304/caymandiver75/Misc/Squirrels/DSC_00170001.jpg

3.
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o304/caymandiver75/Misc/Squirrels/DSC_00200001.jpg

My friend took a pic of me while I was shooting. Pretty cool picture to me.

http://i26.tinypic.com/2n1rfr9.jpg

Dude,

Let's see the shot that's on the camera

cayman, thanks for starting the thread. :thumbup:

Love #3!

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/timothybui/2008-JUN-17/DSC_0171.jpg

^^ I think you need to get your lens checked, it seems that all your photos are a bit soft

Heres a pic of the Brooklyn Bridge with the newly built waterfall in the background.

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/Integraxnyc/IMG_1042a.jpg

^^ I think you need to get your lens checked, it seems that all your photos are a bit soft
I just -30% the saturation.

Nice shots!!

The squirrel hanging on the feeder...:woot:

Heres a pic of the Brooklyn Bridge with the newly built waterfall in the background.

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/Integraxnyc/IMG_1042a.jpg

:thumbup: I like this one! good job:)

cayman that squirrel looks positively content with himself, haha

cayman that squirrel looks positively content with himself, haha

Yeah maybe just a little too much. :p

Heres a pic of the Brooklyn Bridge with the newly built waterfall in the background.

1.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/Integraxnyc/IMG_1042a.jpg

yep pictures is perfect- i have some pictures of a bat i took yesterday- ill try and upload them

Playing fetch with my sister's dog Vernon

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/1520/csc0056iu0.jpg

^^ I think you need to get your lens checked, it seems that all your photos are a bit soft

i think it might have to do with the fact that the D40x doesn't AF his 50mm...

here are some pictures of a bat I took yesterday while fishing.
1)http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f83/iasc300/IMG_2507.jpg
2)http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f83/iasc300/IMG_2513.jpg

My gangsta pose with a tiny catfish I caught with hotdog-
3)http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f83/iasc300/IMG_2522.jpg
Close-up
4)http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f83/iasc300/IMG_2526.jpg

I like how this picture turned out-
5)http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f83/iasc300/IMG_2533.jpg
6)http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f83/iasc300/IMG_2532.jpg
7)http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f83/iasc300/IMG_2529.jpg

i think it might have to do with the fact that the D40x doesn't AF his 50mm...
I just -30% the saturation.

I wasn't using the 50mm f/1.4, I was using the 18-200mm f/3.5 with VR off.

Oxnard Beach

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2420875510_713e2400d7_b.jpg

Ok, here's my first try at posting in the monthly thread. Be gentle...LOL

1.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/tod071/Judd/_MG_9710.jpg

2. For some reason, this one reminds me of a Corona commercial...
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/tod071/Judd/_MG_9780.jpg

3. I like this one, but the spots were pretty bad. Don't know what it is. Its visible in some shots, but not others. Same shoot, same lens (Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8)
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/tod071/Judd/_MG_9691.jpg

^ Sand maybe? You were probably shooting at a high aperture that is why you see it. Cool pictures tho.

^ Sand maybe? You were probably shooting at a high aperture that is why you see it. Cool pictures tho.
No, not sand. I got it last week when I got the lens too. But I went back and noticed the spots came on the shots at f/22. Thanks, now I know the problem. Now, why is that?

No, not sand. I got it last week when I got the lens too. But I went back and noticed the spots came on the shots at f/22. Thanks, now I know the problem. Now, why is that?


It's dust on your sensor, it shows up at f22 but not at 2.8. You need to get some sensor swabs to clean the sensor.
First I think you should go to your local camera store and ask them if they can show you how to clean the sensor, and then buy the stuff to keep handy.

I avoid dust on the sensor by turning off the camera, any time I change lenses, keep the backs of your lens covered, and always keep a body cap on when not shooting.

Nice shots on the beach.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z11mBKz22Uw

That kind of the idea but definitely don't do it outdoors.

Clean room as possible.

And even if you do a sensor swab you can try just a bulb blower by holding the camera upside down so the dust comes out.

It will get the visible stuff.

Much better guide here.
http://www.bythom.com/cleaning.htm

It's dust on your sensor, it shows up at f22 but not at 2.8. You need to get some sensor swabs to clean the sensor.
First I think you should go to your local camera store and ask them if they can show you how to clean the sensor, and then buy the stuff to keep handy.

I avoid dust on the sensor by turning off the camera, any time I change lenses, keep the backs of your lens covered, and always keep a body cap on when not shooting.

Nice shots on the beach.
Excellent tips...

After a long hot day...niece and RA40 snoozing on the way home. :D

^^
lol

great pics everyone

Few pics I snapped real quick while I was at Disney.

1) http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll452/Simpkins_Pictures/Disney%202008/IMG_2234.jpg

2) http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll452/Simpkins_Pictures/Disney%202008/IMG_2233.jpg

3) http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll452/Simpkins_Pictures/Disney%202008/IMG_2270.jpg

4) http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll452/Simpkins_Pictures/Disney%202008/IMG_2271.jpg

5) http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll452/Simpkins_Pictures/Disney%202008/IMG_2243.jpg

6) Took a visit to Japan while I was at Magic Kingdom but didnt find any JDM parts. lol :D
http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll452/Simpkins_Pictures/Disney%202008/IMG_2284.jpg

7) http://i315.photobucket.com/albums/ll452/Simpkins_Pictures/Disney%202008/IMG_2292.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj182/DryBlaze/Randomness/lolololol.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj182/DryBlaze/Randomness/lolololol.jpg

I like:thumbup: I need to make it to the city more often;)

I like:thumbup: I need to make it to the city more often;)

Thanks! There is alot of interesting things to take pictures of in the city.

Here is a couple from today. My buddy came back from london and asked me to take some pics of his car.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj182/DryBlaze/Mike/mike2.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj182/DryBlaze/Mike/mikebw.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2636196356_d4b60fdc04_b.jpg

Just took these about an hour ago:

1.) Two-picture stitch using the kit lens.
http://home.tiora.net/tony/Favorites/moresky71008small.jpg

2.) Also kit lens...
http://home.tiora.net/tony/Favorites/IMG_8572small.jpg

moved into the city so heres some city shots~
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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/2657224055_5d364e4890_b.jpg
2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/2657224059_fb4e2bab0b_b.jpg
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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/2620252321_05113d8023_b.jpg
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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/2657224073_5d545069fe_b.jpg
5.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/2657224067_910681eb9a_b.jpg

mmm curry lab at the tokyo tower! cryyyyy...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2636196356_d4b60fdc04_b.jpg

XtrabOost, you're such a wh:eek2:re

Here is one from last night.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj182/DryBlaze/Mike/EPS_16fin.jpg

moved into the city so heres some city shots~

Chambers, those are beautiful shots. I would've sworn you were using a full-frame camera instead of a D80.

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http://SergeyR.smugmug.com/photos/329935399_RrQHy-XL.jpg
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http://SergeyR.smugmug.com/photos/329929345_H3jfq-XL.jpg
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http://SergeyR.smugmug.com/photos/329939985_tiWaR-XL.jpg
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http://SergeyR.smugmug.com/photos/329934216_BoN32-XL.jpg
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http://SergeyR.smugmug.com/photos/329923735_aLDag-XL.jpg
few from last show.

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2246/2659629893_a1b2534619_o.jpg

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2659629227_448238ee50_o.jpg
not clear

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/2659650555_2fc7b1836e_o.jpg

Chambers, those are beautiful shots. I would've sworn you were using a full-frame camera instead of a D80.

ohhhh thanks thanks. always trying to get the best outa my d80 heh.

isam250 is that second pic with a fisheye lens??

Yep, in the exif it say is a 10.5.

This guy was at my backyard this morning.

1.http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/2661201395_8428db731f_b.jpg


2. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2662028784_0d08a2a263_b.jpg

3. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/2662028454_71f352d9af_b.jpg

wow varok!
great clarity in those pics

1.
http://SergeyR.smugmug.com/photos/331220378_AByuX-XL.jpg
2.
http://SergeyR.smugmug.com/photos/331224598_cYFZP-XL.jpg

Here's my first submission to this thread. New to digital photography beyond the point and shoot camera I had previously. Comments are welcome. This was taken from my daughter's swim meet.

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http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l417/Mad_Dawg_350/DSC_0084-1.jpg

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http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l417/Mad_Dawg_350/DSC_0090-1.jpg

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http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l417/Mad_Dawg_350/DSC_0076.jpg

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http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l417/Mad_Dawg_350/DSC_0083-1.jpg

A few pics I snapped the other night. Trying to shoot more so I can get better :p so any tips will definitely be appreciated.

1)
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c208/sdsmi10/July%202008/IMG_2754.jpg

2)
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c208/sdsmi10/July%202008/IMG_2784.jpg

3) My dirty ride :sad:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c208/sdsmi10/July%202008/IMG_2792.jpg

4) Playing around with a filter
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c208/sdsmi10/July%202008/IMG_2756.jpg

5)
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c208/sdsmi10/July%202008/IMG_2704.jpg

6)
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c208/sdsmi10/July%202008/IMG_2698.jpg

7)
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c208/sdsmi10/July%202008/IMG_2699.jpg

Smitty, do you have a tripod? If not, you need one if you wanna take night shots.

Smitty, do you have a tripod? If not, you need one if you wanna take night shots.

Yeah I have a tripod. Some of the shots I used it some I didnt. Next time I'm gonna use it more and look at getting a remote switch. I did notice a little blur on a few pics.


-Smitty

MB2006, nice pics as always; great bokeh...

Taken at the Bronx Zoo, NY

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/Integraxnyc/IMG_1174.jpg

varok - awesome shots of that dragonfly. What camera/lens?

A few pics I snapped the other night. Trying to shoot more so I can get better :p so any tips will definitely be appreciated.


Good start, but trees growing out the roof on every one. :nono: :D

Taken at the Bronx Zoo, NY

Wow - what a capture. :thumbup:

varok - awesome shots of that dragonfly. What camera/lens?

Thanks! Canon 40D w/ 70-200 f2.8 IS

wow varok!
great clarity in those pics

Thanks, Cuttooth. Still got a lot of learning to do. :)

Thanks! Canon 40D w/ 70-200 f2.8 IS

Ah! That lens that Percy thinks is lousy. :p

Great stuff! :thumbup:

just a simple test
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/2673596926_b2f4cefe96.jpg?v=0

bigger shot
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b282/Xerxes_Sangco/LexusIS.jpg

^^looks awesome

Thank you.
one more , nothing special i was bored.
http://www.sr-foto.com/photos/329955722_aKhGc-XL.jpg

Just bored so went outside took this one shot.:D
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/duma3/DSC_0045.jpg

XtrabOost, you're such a wh:eek2:re

i dont think that is xtraboost's car.....

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http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/timothybui/2008-JUL-16/DSC_0079.jpg

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http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/timothybui/2008-JUL-16/DSC_0085.jpg

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http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/timothybui/2008-JUL-16/DSC_0125.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/2621016374_4cd32736be_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2621031140_efd5e94bf5_b.jpg
2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2620159771_31674df69b_b.jpg
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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2377/2620160107_e592c8c14e_b.jpg
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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/2621009786_785bd475f6_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/2679480522_5533bc2fe5_o.jpg

STIG awesome photos!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/ihaveais300/POR_8188.jpg

Once the big eaters abandoned the spot, this little guy came by for a few pickin's. :D G9

STIG...I really like people pics...Nice:thumbup:

Here are a few from my family trip to Charleston SC. Comments welcome.

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http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l417/Mad_Dawg_350/DSC_0062.jpg

2.
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l417/Mad_Dawg_350/DSC_0063-2.jpg

3.
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l417/Mad_Dawg_350/DSC_0118-1.jpg

4.
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l417/Mad_Dawg_350/DSC_0119-2.jpg

5.
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l417/Mad_Dawg_350/DSC_0057.jpg

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http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj182/DryBlaze/Import%20Face%20Off%207-13-08/DSC_0035.jpg

2.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj182/DryBlaze/Import%20Face%20Off%207-13-08/DSC_0032.jpg

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http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj182/DryBlaze/Import%20Face%20Off%207-13-08/DSC_0030.jpg

4.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj182/DryBlaze/Import%20Face%20Off%207-13-08/DSC_0163.jpg

STIG...I really like people pics...Nice:thumbup:

STIG awesome photos!

Thanks!

I was there 3 weeks after cyclone Nargis. Very sad indeed.

Stig, what lens are you using? It's sharp!

Stig, what lens are you using? It's sharp!

Thanks! It was 24-70 F/2.8G N lens. Pretty amazing lens.

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http://www.sr-foto.com/photos/335036591_2GdPm-XL.jpg
2.
http://www.sr-foto.com/photos/335034310_yNvx2-XL.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2692114869_673dbbeaa2_o.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/the_whoster/vis6201.jpg

2.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/the_whoster/vis6202.jpg

3.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/the_whoster/vis6203.jpg

4. and as ever, yours truly.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/the_whoster/vis603.jpg

Hey, it's Geisel!

Hey, it's Geisel!

yes...


it is indeed Geisel.

yes...

it is indeed Geisel.

Geisel? :uh:

Is #1 you? It's a great pic either way, even though smoking is a terrible thing!

#4 makes you seem so stereotypically Asian that it's not even funny. :p

Neat pics, the smoke is a little disturbing, but maybe that's what you were going for.

Geisel? :uh:

Is #1 you? It's a great pic either way, even though smoking is a terrible thing!

Geisel is the school library here at UCSD.

#1 is a housemate, and it was in the midst of a hookah.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2694348379_6aac5674bc.jpg

fantastic shot stig.. .

that 24-70mm really treating you well huh? :D

fantastic shot stig.. .

that 24-70mm really treating you well huh? :D

Thanks whoster. Love your shots as well!

Actually, that was with 18-200 VR at ISO 3200.

Do you really think I would carry that monster around all day long at sea world? That would break my neck and then some. :(

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2701041412_1deaf20098_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/2701042242_dd5147b57c_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/2701040976_b43004af7b_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2700224335_42a8f74608_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2700223535_9e1b8cf1b8_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/2701038668_fbb230cb08_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/2700221921_57812e7b8e_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2700202883_0723a76385_o.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2700205655_90d21a5402_o.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/2701667441_6a7652b20a_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/2700203351_b747d3514d_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/2701020766_b93cc0cd1b_o.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/2701021544_024c6c5c24_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/2700206115_d527aa374c_o.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/2700205761_ac64a7e824_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/2700210107_e2a129b3f6_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2701025396_e34972a934_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2701022148_b06b13d374_o.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2700203515_97c8f161fa_o.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/2701019890_d7edce56e7_o.jpg

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2122/2701020584_1d71d035fb_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/2701021724_048e56585d_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2700206881_daa7f554cd_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3240/2701023216_2598d66a8b_b.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2700208173_ab5cecf5cb_b.jpg

Great skills, isam250. :agreed:

i see some 10.5 sam! i'm glad you're having a ball with the lens.

allow me to contibute this photo.

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/1598/v6b0861uy6.jpg

lol yep, i didnt even get to shoot the things i like with the fishy aha, thanks again nate

one more
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2701665951_b7fac39d62_b.jpg

ixnay on the HDR - you don't need it. :p

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/GSteg/IMG_3808-2Medium-1.jpg

My sig :p

GSteg - nice idea! I'd like to see more depth of field though and it's all a bit soft.

Thanks Bit! I figured 2.8 was a bit too low. I didn't realize that until after I took the picture. I may need to play with photoshop a bit more because my purple and blue maglites look too similar straight out of the camera. I will snap another picture tonight taking your advice into consideration :thumbup:

Times Square at Midnight.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/2662490459_a58e10b623_b.jpg

Wow.. awesome pictures guys. :thumbup:
Here are some of mine taken today.
(I know I know they are not in the same league as those pics above, but I am learning :sad:)

1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/2707683630_3157ef5954.jpg

2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/2706864477_72f1e8ff89.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/2706864559_cbf287f875.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2706864691_b1a7853bde.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2706864773_a671159ef5.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/2707681768_60277d45ea.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2706864927_aff4d1ee4a.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/2707681934_73db4d0944.jpg

allow me to contibute this photo.

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/1598/v6b0861uy6.jpg

Maybe, just....Maybe... you'll have those panning shots down, some day!

:thumbup: keep practicing kid...;)

allow me to contibute this photo.

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/1598/v6b0861uy6.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/timothybui/2008-JUL-21/DSC_0310.jpg

I'm still too damn lazy to read about how to properly use off camera flash... am I getting there?

1.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/BRABUS627/LEXUS%20FORUM/DSC_7195.jpg
Chillen outside my friends house so I bust out my camera and shot them.
2.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/BRABUS627/LEXUS%20FORUM/DSC_7211asSmartObject-1.jpg

2 SB800s used

Times Square at Midnight.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/2662490459_a58e10b623_b.jpg

this is extremely great.

Here are some of mine taken today.

V. nice hummingbird shots! Great focus.

Welcome.

1.
http://www.t0e.net/t0e/portraits/IMG_8768.jpg

2. Can you tell the difference?
http://www.t0e.net/t0e/portraits/IMG_8819.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/2708346615_b42cd44e3f_b.jpg

1.
http://www.t0e.net/t0e/portraits/IMG_8768.jpg

2. Can you tell the difference?
http://www.t0e.net/t0e/portraits/IMG_8819.jpg

OH NO YOU DI'INT!

i told you L series is not worth it.

http://SergeyR.smugmug.com/photos/341618369_rAtpr-XL.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/timothybui/2008-JUL-29/DSC_0147.jpg

1
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/tod071/Pearl%20Harbor/_N4N8535.jpg

2
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/tod071/Pearl%20Harbor/_N4N8541.jpg

1.


2. Can you tell the difference?


Honestly, no :(

Honestly, no :(

don't worry, he won't be offended. he's done this before. :p

don't worry, he won't be offended. he's done this before. :p

i dont understand what hes comparing ?:uh:

don't worry, he won't be offended. he's done this before. :p

I am not trying to offend him, but I am just lost. Educate me?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/BRABUS627/LEXUS%20FORUM/DSC_7387.jpg

I kinda get the idea now

http://www.sr-foto.com/photos/341607229_8yb3h-XL.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2720077988_cf80eae0d2_o.jpg

http://www.sr-foto.com/photos/341607229_8yb3h-XL.jpg

Love the fact the middle one is looking at the camera. I think it might be better cropped closer in / bigger.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2720077988_cf80eae0d2_o.jpg

Wow, that's great. Could be a nice desktop backdrop.

Great month everyone!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2720077988_cf80eae0d2_o.jpg

EXCELLENT.

Ah! That lens that Percy thinks is lousy. :p

Great stuff! :thumbup:

If you have the shakes, USE IT. If you're steady, stick with the NON IS. :)