The *Official Photography Thread*

Love the crepuscular rays shot.

 

Thanks Serge.

 

The duck is cute too. I'm just a sucker for good landscapes though.

 

been wanting to get a running water photo for a while

 

I'm new here, just trying to pass along information is all, for stuff that I think needs addressing

 

^^ that is impressive. what lens are you using?

 

I would like to suggest you look into these two items. they will expand your options with your speedlights.

LumiQuest Pocket Bouncer LQ-101

http://www.amazon.com/LumiQuest-LQ-101-Pocket-Bouncer/dp/B007SEZT1Q/ref=pd_sim_sbs_misc_1

$10 LumiQuest UltraStrap LQ-126, Secure Non-Adhesive Mounting Strap, Universal Classic Design for Camera Equipment, Black

http://www.amazon.com/LumiQuest-LQ-126-UltraStrap/dp/B00494P6AW/ref=pd_bxgy_p_text_y

the omni bounce on your speedlight takes away 1.5 stops of light, and that is really about it, making your speedlight work harder when it shouldn't, and does nothing to make the light more attractive. small light source(bare speedlight/omni bounce) = harsh light; larger light source(umbrella, piece of paper used as a diffuser) = more attractive and softer light, proven fact.

as far as your composition, why not try to get creative and position your strobes perpendicular to your lens, and at 90 or 180 degrees from each other in relation to the subject?

here are some examples that will hopefully help you think outside of the box



back light is also known as rim lighting




dont think you are limited because you have only two strobes. you follow zack arias, and know of his one light approach, at least I think you do. use what you have creatively

 

thats a nice lens

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2137/AF-NIKKOR-50mm-f%2F1.8D.html
this is my new one.. i have the 18-55mm and the 50-300mm but right now ive been using the 50mm for a lot of different things

 

^^ amazing picture!

i love the fact that its manual focus i know you can make any lens that way.. just with this lens its like your more in tune with the lens and camera not just a point and shoot

 

i was just about to say something about meeting up and taking some photos. ive been mainly an action photo but im branching out and doing a lot of stills.. i did my first wedding shoot this weekend. super fun but i was still nervous.

 

ehh thats not a good weekend for me.. ill be putting in a new rack and pinion and a bunch of other front end stuff..

 

Tell that beezy that pictures last a life time and that she won't ha.

 

Haha she always says, "Stop taking pictures of me!" followed that evening by, "Hey, can I get those pictures you took? I want to put them on Facebook."

The memories are worth it in the long run

 

Ava in Curtains by jlzimmerman, on Flickr


Dreyfus Park Sunset by jlzimmerman, on Flickr


Mob Car by jlzimmerman, on Flickr


Anticipation by jlzimmerman, on Flickr

 

Lightroom 5 Beta for Windows is out

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MENeORB58QE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=s2xNLS0KjcY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ewx5xwLdhX0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=x4-V2hLgf7Q

 

Nom^ I hope B&H has the student/teacher discount on it

 

Homework...

 

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

 

I'm trying decide on what lens I want to purchase, I've made a few choices

1) Nikon's 70-200 2.8 (I know I would definitely get the most use of)
2) Nikon's 24-70 2.8
3) Nikon's 14-24 2.8
4) Nikon's 300 f4 & 28 1.8

I'm leaning heavily on the 70-200