The "Post your pictures here" thread.

Mark A · 2 Sep 2009 at 17:46

Whats the best way to take decent pictures of objects that are black? This shot I'm quite pleased with but it took me loads of shots to get it. Do you need a specialist setup, like a light tent to make it easier. I found the on board flash useless, it just highlighted every speck of dust and made it look rubbish.

98p · 2 Sep 2009 at 18:13

Russinating · 2 Sep 2009 at 18:24

Raikiri said:
As we're all posting macros:

Click that last one for a large version

All I see in that is "nom nom nom"!

ScarySquirrel · 2 Sep 2009 at 19:22

Nice processing olv

olv · 2 Sep 2009 at 19:29

Thanks

greedy123 · 2 Sep 2009 at 20:58

A few more I recently processed. Take a look at my deviantART gallery for more if anyone's interested.

Nutster · 2 Sep 2009 at 21:39

ScarySquirrel · 3 Sep 2009 at 23:14

I am borrowing a 40D for a wedding this Saturday, I also received the Canon 17-55 IS from LensesForHire.co.uk ready for the wedding, so I woke up my kitty who was asleep on my bed for a few test shots!

I NEED to upgrade my 400D, it feels like a toy now compared to this thing! I dread to think how I would feel if I got my hands on a 5D or 1D!!

Prophet · 3 Sep 2009 at 23:54

ScarySquirrel said:
I am borrowing a 40D for a wedding this Saturday, I also received the Canon 17-55 IS from LensesForHire.co.uk ready for the wedding, so I woke up my kitty who was asleep on my bed for a few test shots!

I NEED to upgrade my 400D, it feels like a toy now compared to this thing! I dread to think how I would feel if I got my hands on a 5D or 1D!!

It makes you feel like a real man, doesn't it

ScarySquirrel · 3 Sep 2009 at 23:59

It does indeed! haha

Raymond Lin · 4 Sep 2009 at 00:09

ScarySquirrel said:
I am borrowing a 40D for a wedding this Saturday, I also received the Canon 17-55 IS from LensesForHire.co.uk ready for the wedding, so I woke up my kitty who was asleep on my bed for a few test shots!

The 40D is actually very well built !

Comparing the 30D to my 5Dii, the 30D is no slouch at all, side by side (with grip) 30D passes the "toy" test. Yes, the 5Dii is better made but the 30D is quite excellent considering i paid 1/4 of the price for it !

Oh, a pic from a few months' back.

Scottland · 4 Sep 2009 at 23:14

Had my first outing with my A200 last weekend, I quite like this shot after some processing:

The rest of the set is here, feel free to add C&C

MoNkEyMiKeY · 5 Sep 2009 at 00:09

Scottland said:
Had my first outing with my A200 last weekend, I quite like this shot after some processing:

The rest of the set is here, feel free to add C&C

I'd say DSC01547 is one of your best.

djinuk · 5 Sep 2009 at 00:53

some great pictures guide.. this is a nice thread to look through.

Raymond Lin · 5 Sep 2009 at 01:53

ScarySquirrel · 5 Sep 2009 at 09:21

Loving that Raymond!

PARUK · 5 Sep 2009 at 09:30

Scottland said:
Had my first outing with my A200 last weekend, I quite like this shot after some processing:

The rest of the set is here, feel free to add C&C

I totally agree with MonkeyMikey, DSC01547 is a terrific shot. The exif says 1/160 sec - before seeing that I'd never have had the guts to go for such a low shutter speed with that kind of subject but it's given (to my eyes anyway) the perfect blend of motion and sharpness!

I take it you used a tripod?

Scottland · 5 Sep 2009 at 09:42

Actually no, it was hand held but with stabilisation turned on

I was playing with the settings for most of the time trying different things out, but I was quite pleased with what I got at the end of the day. For a first go anyway

Hxc · 5 Sep 2009 at 15:19

Shot of a friend performing... Not ideal conditions to shoot in at all! Uploading has mucked my colours around too. Blaarr.

Paul11 · 5 Sep 2009 at 15:26