The *Official Photography Thread*

Got back from Tanzania on Monday. Took a few shots. Here's a couple. Trying, but mostly still amateur stuff.

Cape Buffalo on the Serengeti



Descending into the Ngorongoro Crater



This one is just an RCH out of focus. Bummed. So tough when they're moving around. This one was face deep in a zebra kill seconds before, near the Grumeti River controlled area, outside the park. Looking at this closer I think I need to redo the cropping.
Edit: No cropping this on any better. Did crappy frame job on the shot.



Couple teen aged jumbos doing a little sparring.

 

One more after trying to fix the previous shot crop.

 

Knowing the rules helps to know when breaking them works.

 

How's this?

 

I was on vacation in Martha's Vineyard with my family this week, some photos from the week. These are a mix of my iPhone 7 Plus and Fujifilm XT20. More photos on my flickr.

Menemsha Martha's Vineyard by Stephen, on Flickr

Oak Bluffs by Stephen, on Flickr

The Island Theater, Martha's Vineyard by Stephen, on Flickr

Gay Head Lightouse by Stephen, on Flickr

 

https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2746853&page=190

I highly recommend sifting through this thread. I learned a lot from a few of the guys in there and it's definitely helped me get a better grasp on the automotive type stuff.

 

I like the angle. As a truck for off-roading, the lower angle shot lends to a more aggressive look. Only different thing I would do here is I would have had the wheel turning slightly right instead of left. Direct tread doesn't typically make a vehicle look appealing. Wheels balanced in the image will look more appealing.

 

Picked up a Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 ART a few weekends ago as a fathers day/early graduation gift for myself and to replace my old Canon 24mm f/1.4 L (v1).

I'm enjoying the focal range so far and have had no focus issues that many users experience. I've heard people complain about the weight of the lens but when you have a Canon 70-200 f/2.8 (v1) this lens is light! I haven't really gotten a chance to go out and shoot like I wanted to. Been studying and taking practice exams. However, I did take a trip this weekend to the coast.

IMG_3788 by ywsaechao, on Flickr

IMG_3828 by ywsaechao, on Flickr

 

waiting for them 4th of July pics! I've got a few that I'll upload tomorrow evening when I get a chance

 

Sup dudes, I'm currently in Cartagena Colombia with some friends for vacation. Killing some time on my phone, thought maybe I'd post these. Pretty cool walled city. Just taken off my iPhone 7.

Last two are of me on the beach and a sick FJ I found on the way there (literally like finding a diamond in this country)

 

Anyone have any recommendations on a good home version color photo printer? Something capable of making 8x10's or slightly larger quality prints. Started researching but don't know squat.

 

Didn't go to a big show so just captured whatever that flew up in the backyard

Is the tree shadow too distracting? For some photos that are possible, should I crop it so that the treeline is out of the picture?


IMG_3939 by ywsaechao, on Flickr

IMG_3960 by ywsaechao, on Flickr

IMG_3961 by ywsaechao, on Flickr

 

IMG_3966 by ywsaechao, on Flickr

IMG_3968 by ywsaechao, on Flickr

IMG_3969 by ywsaechao, on Flickr

 

More fireworks from Tuesday night

4th of July Along the Potomac by Stephen, on Flickr

 

Stunning!!!

 

Thank you!

 

Anyone here collect vintage camera stuff?
Garnered a few items from my dads estate... (I have no attachment to them, I just didn't want his wife to get them. But that's another story.)

I don't know if any are functional. I know a rough value for them (but I want to move them, they'll go much less!)
The leather cases are drying and some stitching has already come apart.

I don't know anything about them. I don't have the time or patience for eBay. I'd love to see them go (cheaply) to someone who would appreciate them.
If you're interested, I'd like to sell as one lot... message me and we can discuss.

I'll offer to pay shipping CONUS to a buyer.
Any questions or need more photos, just ask!

 

Tonight's Sunset.

 

Went to Italy last year on our honeymoon and just now getting around to retouching some of the photos.