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Harsh Reality

A Lamborghini running about in the harsh sun around town. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

This was taken in harsh sunlight. As this particular angle of view was key to the composition, the reflection of the sun could not be avoided.

This proved to be quite problematic especially when I wanted to lift the shadow of the car front a little. It might’ve been less of a problem if a wider dynamic range were available but not with the EM1 used here. The result was noise and artefacts when viewed at actual size but happily this wasn’t a real problem at this size.

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Ribs and cranes (digging through the archive)

Why was there a crane parked right in front of Arena Zagreb, it's still beyond me - this photo was taken a few years after the Arena venue was built and opened. Nonetheless, there it was, doing… something. June 2011.

Taken with Pentax K20D digital camera and Sigma AF 10‍–‍20mm F4‍–‍5.6 DC EX HSM ultra-wide-angle lens.

[geritsel]

A November day

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Hunnicutt Cemetery Tombstone (II)

[gryphon1911]

Pentax K-50 Camera Review

© Ricoh/Pentax – from the manual Introduction After the K10D was returned due to an inability to auto focus fine tune, I have another K-3 coming (I had one a few years ago) …but until then, the local camera store had a K-50. I decided to give that a try to see what it can do! I checked and made sure that the camera could auto focus fine tune and it can! The K-50 is much more modern than the…

[newfoundlandland]

Port Union Closed Panoramic by Zach Bonnell Via Flickr: My friend and I took a drive around the Bonavista Peninsula on Tuesday. It was my first time to a lot of the towns in that area and I had a really nice time. I spent a night in Eastport and then a couple of nights in Gander afterwards. A nice week of traveling.

[seabeck]

FAQ + About (for mobile)

About me: My name is Milli (she/her), 25yrs. I love taking photos of nature and my Subaru. I’m a huge nerd about mushrooms, plants, and skulls. I’ve been hiking ever since I was a little kid and at this point I feel at home in the woods.

I have a flock of chickens, a boyfriend, a dog, and waaay too many house plants

Did you take all the photos on this blog?

Yep, every photo posted here was taken by yours truly unless otherwise noted (very rare).

What camera/lenses do you use? 

My crop sensor/work kit is:

Nikon D7100

10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR

Dolica ZX600B103 Tripod

My full frame kit is:

Nikon D850

Sigma 150-600mm f5.6-6.3 

50mm f/1.8 G

60mm f/2.8 ED Macro

Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR G

17-35mm f2.8 

20mm 1.8 ED sold

Sigma 150-500mm f5.6-6.3  sold

Kenko extension tubes

Raynox 250

Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB (works for macro + everything else)

Filters and other gear:

Hoya circular polarizers + Stop down/up kit

Nikon camera backpack (discontinued)/TARION Camera Backpack

Instax Mini 90

Other cameras I’ve owned:

D50

D200

D3000

D7000

Here’s my lens wish list, some are on there for fun and some I actually want.

What camera gear would you recommend for a beginner?

Before you worry too much about getting the best gear, make sure you learn how to use it first. You could go out and buy the fanciest camera and lenses and still not take good photos because you don’t know how to use your camera or how to “see”. There’s also a saying, “you marry your lenses and date your bodies”. Invest in good lenses, preferably full frame compatible ones in case you ever decide to upgrade to full frame, and get a cheaper body to start. With that out of the way…

If you’re just starting out, I’d recommend getting a refurbished or used camera from the D7100+ line. They’ve come down in price as of late and are pretty solid cameras. Just make sure to check the shutter count.

I’d skip anything from the D3000 & D5000 lines. They’re not bad cameras but they do not have built in autofocus meaning they rely on the lens itself having autofocus. This isn’t horrible but it does limit what lenses you can use (and some of the lenses that won’t autofocus with those cameras are good AND cheap) and that can be confusing for a beginner.

As for a lens, a 50mm f/1.8, or 35mm f/1.8 is a great lens. Both lenses are inexpensive, have good quality glass, and can used for nearly everything. The 18-55mm lens that comes with cameras isn’t bad either. 

I don’t shoot Canon/Sony/whatever else so I can’t give any advice there sorry!

How did you learn to take photos?

LOTS of practice, I first picked up a camera back in 2013. In high school and college I took photography classes but ultimately I didn’t really learn much from them, they started at too basic of a level.

I did learn a lot about photography from taking art classes however. They taught me framing, how to use shadows/light, and movement in a photo (where does your eye travel when you view an image/art piece). My mom is also a professional photojournalist so I picked up some knowledge from her and my grandfather who’s also a published photographer.

How can I take better photos?

Again, lots of practice. Learn what every setting and button on your camera does, try different shooting modes, take the same photo at several different apertures and shutter speeds to see what changes. You can learn a lot from reading articles too but the best way to learn, imo, is by doing. Don’t worry about getting the best gear and the best camera, learn how to take photos first.

Study other photographers photos, and even paintings, and see what you like. Pay attention to directional lines and where your eye travels. Learn how to use Photoshop/Lightroom (just pirate it). Take photos in different weather, lighting, and times of day. 

What programs do you use to edit? What presets/filters do you use?

I use Lightroom and Photoshop Classic along with custom presets that I’ve made for different situations (fog, snow, etc) to process most of my images and then I make minor tweaks. A lot of my presets started as VSCO presets and then I kept the things I liked and changed the things I didn’t.

What is your job?

I’m a real estate photographer specializing in short term rentals. I love it.

Are you related to Eddie Vedder?

Yep, we’re very distantly related. Something like 7th cousins twice removed but I’ve never met him.

Can you add a photo to your print shop?

Sure! Just tell me the name of the photo (or link it if possible, I reuse a lot of names) you want added and I’ll get it up there.

May I use one of your photos?

I’m 100% ok with people using my photos as a reference for drawing/painting, I’d even love to see the result. For anything else, just shoot me an ask beforehand and I’ll let you know. Please do not repost my photos on Tumblr or elsewhere without my permission.

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Bleeding sky, Hilton hotel, Liverpool. Nikon D90, new to me 10-20mm sigma f4-5.6, 2 Nd filters stacked

[robbiemd]

Countryside Korea.

Amidst the bustling urban landscape of Seoul, we discovered a sanctuary of nature in the nearby suburbs. The breathtaking beauty of Korea's flora and fauna left us in awe.

Weapons: Fujifilm X-T100 x Meike 50mm f/1.4 Canon EOS R x Canon RF 50mm f/1.8, Sigma EF 10-20mm f/4.5 + EF-RF convert

Photos taken May 2024 Chuncheon, Gangwon-Do, South Korea

Post: 25 July 2024 10:26 PM El Nido, Philippines

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音羽 / Otowa por claustroman Por Flickr: PENTAX K-x SIGMA 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM

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Santa Maria Della Vittoria's Vault - by Yuga Kurita

The Virgin Mary Triumphing over Heresy and Fall of the Rebel Angels by Giovanni Domenico Cerrini in the vault of Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome, Italy

D5100 + Sigma 10-20mm f4.0-5.6

The Vault & Dome of Santa Maria Della Vitoria - by Yuga Kurita

The Vault & Dome of the Santa Maria Della Vitoria Church in Rome, Italy D5100 + Sigma 10-20mm f4.0-5.6

[helluvatimes]

Camel The Botanist

A ‘camel’ looking happy with its work in the garden. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

This was taken in the harsh sun. In post, shadows were lifted, highlights were toned down and contrast tweaked a little to fix the harsh look somewhat.

[purasvagancias]

Twist por Pablo Fernández Por Flickr: La de vueltas que da la vida... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pulsa L para ver con fondo negro // Press L for viewing in black -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please use Firefox for a better color experience // Por favor utiliza Firefox para una correcta visualizaciön de los colores. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Camara /Camera: Nikon D80 Objetivo/Lense: Sigma 10-20mm Place: Museo Vaticano, Vatican, Italy Process: 3 Raw (.Nef) images +/- 3stps imported to Photomatix 4 with Lighroom 4 plugin and post editing in Photoshop CS6 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Algunos derechos reservados // Some rights reserved **Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs Creative Commons **Creative Commons Atribución-No Comercial - No Derivs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you wish to have a printed copy of this photo, please contact me. Si te interesa obtener una copia impresa de esta foto, por favor contactad conmigo. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Hunnicutt Cemetery

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