I like this :tup:

Turn down the ISO?
Bring some more contrast into the pic in post. Adjust the blacks and the shadows.

Yea, I noticed the Blur on the bridge too. I think I had to do with the light fog.

His ISO was 100, I just don't think it was real dark yet when the Pic was taken. Over all nice job, but like LunaZ said Adjust the blacks and the shadows.

Keep on snaping

Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 10/1 second ===> 10 second
Lens F-Number / F-Stop = 56/10 ===> ƒ/5.6
Exposure Program = manual control (1)
ISO Speed Ratings = 100
Original Date/Time = 2012:05:26 20:18:38
Digitization Date/Time = 2012:05:26 20:18:38
Shutter Speed Value (APEX) = -3321928/1000000
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/0.1 second
Aperture Value (APEX) = 4970854/1000000
Aperture = ƒ/5.6
Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/2 ===> 0
Max Aperture Value (APEX) = 4/1 ===> 4
Max Aperture = ƒ/4
Metering Mode = pattern / multi-segment (5)
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 17/1 mm ===> 17 mm
Colour Space = sRGB (1)
Exposure Mode = manual exposure (1)
White Balance = manual (1)
Scene Capture Type = standard (0

Where did you find all that info on his pic?
The reason I suggested turning down the ISO is because when I looked at the sky, it looks really grainy and noisy like a high ISO shot. Or is that something else I'm seeing?

http://didymus.smugmug.com/photos/i-...vbtPbfc-XL.jpg
Better?

Some of the graininess may be from smugmug resizing. It was ISO 100, but on an older 350D camera, which is noisier than some.

Exif Viewer plug in for Firefox
Exif Viewer - a Mozilla Firefox/Thunderbird Extension

Here is my Edit attached. I like mine a bit dark, it adds to the contrast

http://www.the370z.com/attachments/p...1-x1.jpg?stc=1

Ah, that explains it!

Cool, thanks! Getting the plugin now!

Antique hood dryer in my friend's salon, Nsalo, in Wilmington, NC

http://www.modachroma.com/images/NCApril-3553.JPG

Another shot of me shooting myself

http://www.modachroma.com/the370z/Z-3709.JPG

That's a cool shot -- actually, I like them both. I also dig the retro hair dryer itself.

"Vintage, Not Retro" Series

http://www.modachroma.com/images/NCApril-3585.JPG

http://www.modachroma.com/images/NCApril-3590.JPG

http://www.modachroma.com/images/NCApril-3596.JPG

http://www.modachroma.com/images/NCApril-3599.JPG

http://www.modachroma.com/images/NCApril-3610.JPG

I went back to the Workhouse Arts Center today (formerly the Lorton Prison) to take some shots with the 5.0.

http://stfoto.smugmug.com/Cars/50/50...IMG4197-XL.jpg

http://stfoto.smugmug.com/Cars/50/50...IMG4357-X2.jpg

http://stfoto.smugmug.com/Cars/50/50...IMG4406-XL.jpg

I actually like this one because the car is glowing a bit.

http://stfoto.smugmug.com/Cars/50/50...IMG4275-XL.jpg

And without the glow

http://stfoto.smugmug.com/Cars/50/50...IMG4281-XL.jpg

http://stfoto.smugmug.com/Cars/50/50...IMG4315-XL.jpg

http://stfoto.smugmug.com/Cars/50/50...IMG4171-XL.jpg

http://stfoto.smugmug.com/Cars/50/50...IMG4400-XL.jpg

I am having a lot of fun with my 60D. Big thanks to HKYStormFront for recommending it to me at ZDayZ.

Hopefully I can get some friends to let me take shots of their cars so I can keep things fresh and interesting with different subject matter.

Also, decided from here on out not to leave my tripod at home when I go shoot. I could have used it today to help frame shots and keep them constant as I play with exposures. Also I don't have a very steady hand... must be from all the crack red bull I used to smoke drink.

Here are some from when I went back at sunset and the light wasn't quite as harsh.

http://stfoto.smugmug.com/Cars/50/50...IMG4489-XL.jpg

http://stfoto.smugmug.com/Cars/50/50...IMG4487-X2.jpg

http://stfoto.smugmug.com/Cars/50/50...IMG4454-XL.jpg

nice shots Steve :tup:



your license plate's crooked

Thanks dude.

Yeah, I really need to fix that. It wasn't bothering me until yesterday!

:( I took some long exposure shots this weekend and noticed a lot of dust. It looks like its on the sensor and not the lens. Anyone here ever clean the sensor themselves? Should I try doing it myself or just bring it in to a camera shop?

....oh and nice work Steve.

I've never cleaned a sensor myself. I'm skerred.
Camera shop? Do they still exist? They all seem to have gone online or killed by the big box stores.
Closest "physical" camera shop to me is B&H in NYC!

I would take it to a Camera shop myself. I don't want to risk screwing anything up.

We used to have a lot of Penn Camera shops around here including one right by my house. They were always very helpful and the pricing was decent. Higher than online but you did get great service. Unfortunately they went bankrupt, were bought out by another store, and closed a lot of locations. Now the closest one to me is in Tysons Corner, so it's a little drive from Fairfax. :|

Cameta Camera in Amityville is near me, but I'm not sure if they clean sensors. Manhattan isn't that far either, but I'd rather not go there unless I have to. I'm wondering if I can drop it off at Nikon's Melville HQ.

Look at Tamron lenses...they are all made in Japan using the same suppliers, could save yourself some bucks, if it's only for play you don't really need pro grade..,just a suggestion. I have a couple of tamron that I use, a lot. The Canon zooms are pricey, my husband buys them for me for christmas occasionally. Lucky me!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...012/rock1a.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...12/rock13a.jpg

and Steve, nice shots.

Hey!!! It's from G2Z (to Mustang)!!!! How are you, man?

Is that an old Pentax?! :-)

hey Onz... been so busy :( Just had another kid. And just bought a new TSX too. So between all 4 forums, I haven't had as much time. lol...

oh one more pic for the road.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...12/rock13a.jpg

Congrats on the kid -- Nice shot, also. :tup:

It is... and it works!

Speaking of long exposure shots, I ordered a neutral density filter so I can lengthen exposures in daylight. I want to take some shots at Great Falls and would like to try with that.

I am thinking about also grabbing a monopod for when I don't want to run around with a tripod but want some stability. I don't have a very stable hand. Too much crack, masturbation, red bull... I don't know. :icon17:

:tup:

The neutral denisty filter is very useful. I use mine when I want to mess around with depth of field in bright light. I have a Manfrotto monopod with a ball head that I use when I am shooting with one of my big lenses -- it helps a great deal for stability. I do not have the stamina I once had, largely due to the same reasons you stated.

:icon17:...what is this neutral density filter you speak of? My only technique for lengthening exposure during the day is to up the f-stop, lessening my control over depth.

Here you go:

"The Ultimate Guide To Neutral Density Filters" by Peter Hill | RedBubble

Here:

B+W 77mm 0.6 ND 102 Extra Wide Filter B&H Photo Video

wow, that's what I call an in depth article...will be reading this after work today :tup: thanks.

:tup:

You're the best :bowrofl:

:tiphat:

I've got to read it myself. I read another one last night and saved the link but I don't have it with me. Just found this one and it looks like it will be helpful!