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Parkerman 11-18-2011 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront (Post 1413501)
that's what i had, the slim one since i was full frame (and hopefully will be again soon).


Gotcha, looks like I will try to go with it then.

Might do some more research when I get off work.. *shrugs*

I guess the reason I really haven't bought another CP is because I don't do a whole lot of car photography... though I would like to.

HKYStormFront 11-18-2011 11:04 AM

they are nice to have for landscapes too. they make skies deep blue and cut out glare on leaves and other naturally shiny things

Skeeterbop 11-18-2011 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront (Post 1413687)
they are nice to have for landscapes too. they make skies deep blue and cut out glare on leaves and other naturally shiny things

Also they are outstanding if your picture has any water in it at all.

Parkerman 11-18-2011 02:23 PM

Yea, I mean I've used them before I upgraded my camera/lenses. I still have one for my 50mm but thats about it.

vividracing 11-18-2011 02:41 PM

Not sure if you guys have had this issue yet or not, but on a few occasions I've had the slim ones be VERY difficult to get off of my lens. I keep a few rubber bands in my bag to use as a "grip" to help get them off.

I spent every second between qualifying and competition at a drift event running around the pits looking for a rubber band one time so I could swap my CP to another lens. Some random kid had one in his truck and saved my day!

I always buy the biggest CPL (or any filter for that matter) that any of my lenses will need, and use step-downs. All of my filters are 77mm or 58mm, and I have rings for 78 to 72 and 58 to 52. Any vignetting is handle in PP.

HKYStormFront 11-22-2011 06:43 AM

posting this one up as a teaser for the photoshoot i did yesterday with my friend kyle. i took my own shots as well but kyle took this "fake rig shot" which involves a lot of editing and putting pieces of different exposures together.

Löwenbräu Special Porsche 962 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

*again, this is kyle's picture, not mine, just for the record :) *

GTHAUS 11-22-2011 09:53 AM

^ Saw that last night... I thought it looked "faked", but either way very badass. Awesome opportunity to shoot a car like that. Can't wait to see the rest.

Alchemy 11-23-2011 08:19 AM

Couple recent pics.

Excuse the profane yet healthy message :roflpuke2:
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/avryan/img3.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/avryan/img1.jpg

HKYStormFront 11-23-2011 01:04 PM

graffiti is cool... words are not so much :\

Alchemy 11-23-2011 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront (Post 1420788)
graffiti is cool... words are not so much :\

I do like how it says "you look stunning" in the second photo :tup:

Parkerman 12-03-2011 02:01 PM

Here is another that I took on vacation. Just got around to it today.

http://www.parkerphotog.com/photos/i...-GFjkcfj-L.jpg

Alchemy 12-03-2011 02:27 PM

^ Me likey:yum:

nuTinmuch 12-03-2011 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1420823)
I do like how it says "you look stunning" in the second photo :tup:

That is pretty rad.

Alchemy 12-03-2011 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch (Post 1434695)
That is pretty rad.

:tiphat:

HKYStormFront 12-03-2011 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Parkerman (Post 1434549)
Here is another that I took on vacation. Just got around to it today.

http://www.parkerphotog.com/photos/i...-GFjkcfj-L.jpg

i like this one better, no posts coming out of the hood :tup: PP looks great too :)

HKYStormFront 12-03-2011 11:35 PM

here's a teaser from my porsche photoshoot last week, this is the 24hr of Le Mans winning 924 Carrera GT (also chassis #003):

http://jpmcgphotography.smugmug.com/.../MG4276-XL.jpg

i've put a few more up on my website along with some behind the scenes stuff where you can see the lighting setup and my friends kyle (photo) and zak (video) doing their thing as well :tup:

stay tuned for pics of the 962 and 968 Turbo RS Cup :D

Parkerman 12-12-2011 06:46 AM

So I need some opinions. My girlfriend loves the beach, and this is a place that she calls her 2nd home. I went looking back through all my pictures and its the best I can find of it. I personally don't like the sign there but it does state where the place is. I also wish I would have been looser on the crop on the original picture... But this was back in 2009 and the beach is 6 hours away.

http://www.parkerphotog.com/Other/Be...DSC9273-X2.jpg

My question is, what does everyone think of this crop? I was planning to have it printed and framed as a 10x30 canvas.

There is also a 12x24, bit smaller but different ratio which would allow for some more sky and a little more sand.


Oh, and I plan for it to be a Christmas present.

HKYStormFront 12-12-2011 08:33 AM

i think it's fine the way it is honestly, it would be too obvious if you tried to get rid of it i think. too much real estate on the image with a lot going on in the background

Alchemy 12-12-2011 09:43 AM

I like that pic as well. The sign kinda sucks there but whatever. NIce shot. Itll make a great present:tup:

Parkerman 12-12-2011 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront (Post 1446193)
i think it's fine the way it is honestly, it would be too obvious if you tried to get rid of it i think. too much real estate on the image with a lot going on in the background



Yea, no doubt.. I thought about it for like.. 2 seconds and then just told myself no.. She knows that sign is suppose to be there... haha.

Parkerman 12-12-2011 12:06 PM

Also, some food for thought...

What do yall think about that picture as 3 10x10's instead of a 10x30? I didn't originally want to do that but the more I get to thinking about it the more I might like it.

When I get home from work I may photoshop that.

HKYStormFront 12-12-2011 02:34 PM

3 10x10's would be awesome! seems like those are getting really trendy for pano's!

GTHAUS 12-15-2011 09:29 AM

I think that could be pretty sweet. My GF has been asking me to pic an image that we can print large and split into two shots.

Here's a quick shot I grabbed of an R8 I was supposed to shoot earlier this week. Weather hasn't been on our side, maybe tomorrow.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6...6c061461_b.jpg
2010 Audi R8 by jeremycliff, on Flickr

HKYStormFront 12-15-2011 02:25 PM

nom noms :yum:

Alchemy 12-17-2011 02:39 PM

Here is a shot I got today of my new shift knob that I rather like....

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...yan/pwjdm4.jpg

HKYStormFront 12-17-2011 03:09 PM

nice and sharp, the white specs on the surround distract tho. might want to get rid of those in photoshop...

Alchemy 12-17-2011 03:23 PM

HKY, not too hip to all the photo lingo. By the surround you mean....? I just noticed those couple white specs under the shifter. Are you speaking of those?? Sorry for sounding like an idiot. Ive never had any formal training. Just bought a D90 one day about 3 yrs ago and have been self teaching since. Def jealous of the cars you get to shoot.

KingZee 12-17-2011 06:07 PM

Hey guys, I'm looking to get my Fiancee a point and shoot for x-mas because she keeps complaining whenever she's forced to use my slr "it's too complicated" lol, I've narrowed it down according to my price range and preference but would love some of your advice on which one to go with, I've been out of the point and shoot news lately. I want the best picture quality and options for the best value...here are my choices, I'm also open to new suggestions.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...WL._AA300_.jpg

Canon SX230HS

Amazon.com: Canon PowerShot SX230HS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with HS SYSTEM and DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 14x optical zoom (Black): Camera & Photo

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...yL._AA300_.jpg

Canon PowerShot ELPH 300

Amazon.com: Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS 12.1 MP Digital Camera (Black): Camera & Photo

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

Canon PowerShot S95

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerSho...4165602&sr=8-7

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...JL._AA300_.jpg

Canon Elph 100

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerSho...4165671&sr=8-1

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...BL._AA300_.jpg

Canon PowerShot ELPH 310

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-310-HS-W...4165788&sr=8-1

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...JL._AA300_.jpg

Nikon COOLPIX S6100

Amazon.com: Nikon COOLPIX S6100 16 MP Digital Camera with 7x NIKKOR Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and 3-Inch Touch-Panel LCD (Black): Camera & Photo

Alchemy 12-17-2011 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KingZee (Post 1453800)
Hey guys, I'm looking to get my Fiancee a point and shoot for x-mas because she keeps complaining whenever she's forced to use my slr "it's too complicated" lol, I've narrowed it down according to my price range and preference but would love some of your advice on which one to go with, I've been out of the point and shoot news lately. I want the best picture quality and options for the best value...here are my choices, I'm also open to new suggestions.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...WL._AA300_.jpg

Canon SX230HS

Amazon.com: Canon PowerShot SX230HS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with HS SYSTEM and DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 14x optical zoom (Black): Camera & Photo

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...yL._AA300_.jpg

Canon PowerShot ELPH 300

Amazon.com: Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS 12.1 MP Digital Camera (Black): Camera & Photo

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

Canon PowerShot S95

Amazon.com: Canon PowerShot S95 10 MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD: Camera & Photo

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...JL._AA300_.jpg

Canon Elph 100

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerSho...4165671&sr=8-1

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...BL._AA300_.jpg

Canon PowerShot ELPH 310

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-310-HS-W...4165788&sr=8-1

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...JL._AA300_.jpg

Nikon COOLPIX S6100

Amazon.com: Nikon COOLPIX S6100 16 MP Digital Camera with 7x NIKKOR Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and 3-Inch Touch-Panel LCD (Black): Camera & Photo

I actually bought my girl a cam for xmas. I went with the Canon s95. After all the reviews I read its def the best. I wanted an s100 but couldnt find one I would be guaranteed to have by xmas. If you can find / want to spend $429 on a cam its the way to go. I played w her s95 when it came in this week and its a very nice cam.

KingZee 12-17-2011 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1453818)
I actually bought my girl a cam for xmas. I went with the Canon s95. After all the reviews I read its def the best. I wanted an s100 but couldnt find one I would be guaranteed to have by xmas. If you can find / want to spend $429 on a cam its the way to go. I played w her s95 when it came in this week and its a very nice cam.

dude, I'm reading reviews and scrolling through the pictures of the s95 and I'm pretty stunned at the quality...how's the size? can't really tell from the picture. Can she just throw it in her bag and carry around most of the time?

Alchemy 12-17-2011 06:40 PM

Oh, btw I got her s95 from buydig.com. Got a great package deal w 16 gig mem card and it was on my doorstop next day!!!! No extra shiping paid for!!

KingZee 12-17-2011 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1453822)
Oh, btw I got her s95 from buydig.com. Got a great package deal w 16 gig mem card and it was on my doorstop next day!!!! No extra shiping paid for!!

nice, i'll check it out

Alchemy 12-17-2011 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KingZee (Post 1453819)
dude, I'm reading reviews and scrolling through the pictures of the s95 and I'm pretty stunned at the quality...how's the size? can't really tell from the picture. Can she just throw it in her bag and carry around most of the time?

Without a doubt. Its about the size of my Droid but thicker. She will be able to take it ANYWHERE!

Parkerman 12-17-2011 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront (Post 1446713)
3 10x10's would be awesome! seems like those are getting really trendy for pano's!

Ended up just going with a 10x30, when I split it apart in photoshop the spacings weren't in the best of places.

HKYStormFront 12-17-2011 10:25 PM

ah, gotcha! post up a pic once you get the print done!

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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1453686)
HKY, not too hip to all the photo lingo. By the surround you mean....? I just noticed those couple white specs under the shifter. Are you speaking of those?? Sorry for sounding like an idiot. Ive never had any formal training. Just bought a D90 one day about 3 yrs ago and have been self teaching since. Def jealous of the cars you get to shoot.

yea that's what i was referring to. in the future, when you've got a good shot in your eye. stop to look around and make there isn't anything avoidable that's distracting in front of, around or behind your subject. then take the picture and double check it in your display. i often get an idea for a shot and take it from 10 slightly different perspectives. one might be better than the others once i get it on my big monitor at home, if not i just choose the one i like the most and delete the others. it's just electrons, why not make sure to get the absolute best shot possible right? sometimes there are just things that are unavoidable. often times the cars that i shoot at the airport have things in the background like runway markers and various signs you see at airports. i use the clone tool in photoshop to get rid of them, this makes the image a lot less cluttered (even if it's in the out of focus area behind the vehicle) and keeps the viewer's eye on the topic. this wasn't aimed specifically at you or your picture, just a general statement for this thread :tiphat:

Alchemy 12-17-2011 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront (Post 1454031)
ah, gotcha! post up a pic once you get the print done!



yea that's what i was referring to. in the future, when you've got a good shot in your eye. stop to look around and make there isn't anything avoidable that's distracting in front of, around or behind your subject. then take the picture and double check it in your display. i often get an idea for a shot and take it from 10 slightly different perspectives. one might be better than the others once i get it on my big monitor at home, if not i just choose the one i like the most and delete the others. it's just electrons, why not make sure to get the absolute best shot possible right? sometimes there are just things that are unavoidable. often times the cars that i shoot at the airport have things in the background like runway markers and various signs you see at airports. i use the clone tool in photoshop to get rid of them, this makes the image a lot less cluttered (even if it's in the out of focus area behind the vehicle) and keeps the viewer's eye on the topic. this wasn't aimed specifically at you or your picture, just a general statement for this thread :tiphat:

Im open to any tips I can get. Editing those specs out should be easy enough, thanks for the advice. Its little stuff like that, that I dont pick up on all the time yet. I come from a drawing background, basically self taught as well. My mother was an amazing artist and my dad played with photography. Its all kinda in my blood I suppose. Ive strayed from drawing but still need to express myself artistically. Photography is the next step for me and Im loving it. I feel I can compose a shot very well and my camera skills are getting better. Its the finer details of photography that I need to polish now. Here is another I took today..

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...yan/pwjdm3.jpg

HKYStormFront 12-18-2011 07:46 AM

nice! more focused on the topic with less distracting going on around it. not a big deal as most people wouldn't even see it but at the top left corner i'm seeing your interior color (i'm guessing the door arm wrest) creeping in, wouldn't take a second to get rid of that using all that black area around it to clone off of :)

Alchemy 12-18-2011 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront (Post 1454250)
nice! more focused on the topic with less distracting going on around it. not a big deal as most people wouldn't even see it but at the top left corner i'm seeing your interior color (i'm guessing the door arm wrest) creeping in, wouldn't take a second to get rid of that using all that black area around it to clone off of :)

When I showed that pic to my gf I pointed that out and how I didnt like it. Yeah, again, shouldnt be hard to edit that out.:tup:

HKYStormFront 01-02-2012 09:16 AM

who's got two thumbs and just ordered a 5D MkII?

<--- this guy :woot: :tup:

Alchemy 01-02-2012 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront (Post 1472317)
who's got two thumbs and just ordered a 5D MkII?

<--- this guy :woot: :tup:

Niiiice!! I ordered a Nikkor 55-300 f4.5-5.6 & a Nikkor 35mm f1.8 prime over the weekend. Im super excited to get them in.


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