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GTR friend came down to hang out this weekend...

http://jpmcgphotography.smugmug.com/...IMG0876-XL.jpg

5D2 // 135mm // f/2

Very nice Pat:tup:

I took this one today. The edit aint great but I did it real quick. I like it though....

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...n/DSC_0611.jpg

color/processing doesn't look right ryan... that looks like mustang blue :stirthepot:

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront (Post 1693221)

color/processing doesn't look right ryan... that looks like mustang blue :stirthepot:

Yeah, like I said I just did a very quick edit in Picasa with a few effects. Nothin serious.

go easy on those bro... let the picture stand for itself, not what effects can be piled on it. the picture would be fine as it was straight out of the camera probably. the only "effects" that i've seen that work well are high dollar photoshop actions that have to be bought at great expense.

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront (Post 1693253)

I rarely add effects. I try to get the shot right the first time as to impose as little editing on the shot to begin with. Just for reference here is the original.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2.../DSC_06112.jpg

i like that better :shrugs:

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront (Post 1694822)

i like that better :shrugs:

LOL, knew you would.

ok question guys i have a old canon powershot 6 mp .... sad thing is my cell phone is better what would be a good upgrade for about 500$?

Took some pictures of a friends 1963 Beetle last week.

http://www.parkerphotog.com/Automoti...DSC5867-XL.jpg

If you want to check out all the pictures you can go here if you'd like.

TJ's Beetle - Parker Photography - Tony Parker

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Originally Posted by 370zproject (Post 1695055)

ok question guys i have a old canon powershot 6 mp .... sad thing is my cell phone is better what would be a good upgrade for about 500$?

What do you want to do/achieve with it?

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Originally Posted by Parkerman (Post 1695060)

What do you want to do/achieve with it?

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these type shots cars and landscapes

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Originally Posted by Parkerman (Post 1695058)

this set is amazing dude, love the setting.

Parker, beetle shots look kickin'

Where did you shoot at?

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1690968)

OK, hoping to get some input on a purchase decision.

I shoot with a D3100. I have the 18-55 kit lens, the 35mm/1.8, and the 55-200 'kit' lens. Nothing serious, but I do have most of the focal lengths I need covered (save for an extreme wide angle)

I am looking to purchase my wife a camera, probably either a D5100 or another D3100. I think I have been convinced to invest the extra couple bucks into the D5100.

I am trying to make a lens decision though. We will be sharing glass, so some overlap may be helpful, vs what would normally be advised.

Thoughts I've had:

18-105: good walkaround lens that she could just toss on and be happy for 99% of use.

50mm/1.8: heard good things, love the 35mm prime I have...a 50 would probably be great

85mm /1.8: heard great things about this lens, a little worried about dropping $500 on a prime

tamron 10-24: would love a wide angle lens. heard mixed review

Most of her shots are either of landscapes, pictures of our dog, or close-ups of things like flowers.

Curious to hear thoughts/inputs...and thanks for your help.

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1695090)

Parker, beetle shots look kickin'

Where did you shoot at?

Its in Decatur.

How much of an interest does she have in photography? I would probably suggest something like the 18-105. I would like to have an 85mm, but I know I wouldn't use it enough... I need to rent one one day though..

But anyways, that would give her a good walk around lens so that she doesn't have to lug around extra lenses and such.