The horse is bored, but cute nevertheless. And yes, although I don't have horses I have always liked them.On your own or with the family?
Either way have fun.
Why the long face?
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Photo Of The Day - February 2018
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Obligatory picture of my ride in the dark... lovely night sky. Might need to view it large to see detail.
DSCF7417 by Ken OHagan, on Flickr
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Bah, it was rubbish.... I will have to do it again...
DSCF7417 by Ken OHagan, on Flickr[doublepost=1519542572][/doublepost]
Bah, it was rubbish.... I will have to do it again...
A bit of tilt - Nikkor-H 50mm mounted on a Lensbaby Transformer, f/2.0
Four Elms Hill tilt by Hugh Russell, on Flickr
Cheers
Hugh
Four Elms Hill tilt by Hugh Russell, on Flickr
Cheers
Hugh
That is an amazing picture my friend! I cannot think of any one thing that could be changed to make that look any better, but then again I am certainly no pro photographer so I may be completely wrong.
That being said...I still think it looks amazing. Great shot!
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A bit of tilt - Nikkor-H 50mm mounted on a Lensbaby Transformer, f/2.0
Four Elms Hill tilt by Hugh Russell, on Flickr
Cheers
Hugh
Now that picture is just cool as hell!!
In a way it does not even look like real life. It is a little bit hard to explain, but it has this CGI type effect to it or something.
Now that picture is just cool as hell!!
In a way it does not even look like real life. It is a little bit hard to explain, but it has this CGI type effect to it or something.
Thank you!
That's the thing about tilt lenses; apart from other things they can be used to produce a 'toytown' effect.
Cheers
Hugh
Thank you!
That's the thing about tilt lenses; apart from other things they can be used to produce a 'toytown' effect.
Cheers
Hugh
Haha, the "toy town" effect was what I was trying to say, but I think CGI fits a little as well.
I really need to start learning about different lenses and what not, however, it probably would not help me much as my iPhone X is my main and only camera...well other than an iPhone 7+, and iPhone 6s. 7+ can still take great pictures, but the iPhone X still beats it out.
I would like to get into photography as more than a hobby, but I know it is super expensive and I would have NO idea where to even start. I know Nikon and Canon cameras are some of the top notch cameras you can buy. I suppose I could probably buy a used one off of eBay or something, but I am not sure if I would even use a DSLR over my iPhone since my iPhone is always with me. I know you can buy add on lenses for the iPhone X, but I have no clue if they are even worth it or not? Any suggestions on any of this would be greatly appreciated!
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Haha, the "toy town" effect was what I was trying to say, but I think CGI fits a little as well.
I really need to start learning about different lenses and what not, however, it probably would not help me much as my iPhone X is my main and only camera...well other than an iPhone 7+, and iPhone 6s. 7+ can still take great pictures, but the iPhone X still beats it out.
I would like to get into photography as more than a hobby, but I know it is super expensive and I would have NO idea where to even start. I know Nikon and Canon cameras are some of the top notch cameras you can buy. I suppose I could probably buy a used one off of eBay or something, but I am not sure if I would even use a DSLR over my iPhone since my iPhone is always with me. I know you can buy add on lenses for the iPhone X, but I have no clue if they are even worth it or not? Any suggestions on any of this would be greatly appreciated!
You'll get as many answers and opinions as there are days in the year!
First I'd decide what it is you want to do that your iPhone can't give you; I'm no expert but the addition of lenses to the front of a camera phone will only get you so far in certain directions. Then think of a budget. Then look around at the myriad of options (used) that your budget will give you and which take into consideration other factors that you feel are important (size/weight/portability).
There's no single answer - your optimum may lie with a compact camera or a DSLR/mirrorless system camera but virtually any modern camera is capable of good quality capture. The limit is usually the photographer (at least in my case).
Cheers
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I'm about 2K's from the coast here, and dang lucky to be pretty close to some exotic and interesting locations. Have just this morning arranged to catch up with a buddy I used to go shooting with, when a group of us from a photo-forum would meet up in town every month or so. He lives on the South coast and reckons he has sussed out some locations that are pretty well unknown and perfect for long-exposures! We'll meet up in a couple of weeks time, so I should have more again soon.
Thanks, Kevin. Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks, Karen. I played with a few different POV's here, but now have some other ideas to explore too, minimising the scene, paring things back a bit. Fingers crossed the clouds are good for LE's... I don't want to have to slip in another image of cloud movements in PP to achieve the look I'm after, but might possibly have to.
What a cool way to get around, Ken! Sounds like you were barely able to endure it! Looks more than long enough for a wee Scot to lay down in the back there!Obligatory picture of my ride in the dark... lovely night sky. Might need to view it large to see detail.
Bah, it was rubbish.... I will have to do it again...
Well thank you for that comment. I guess really it would be pointless for me to get a DSLR since my iPhone X is with me at all times basically, and it is light and very easily transportable (fits in your pocket!) vs. a DSLR which is big, and heavier than an iPhone and not as easily transportable. I think the iPhone X takes great pictures, at least for what I use it for.
IF I came across a great deal on a DSLR, I might jump on it...but more than likely not. The iPhone X is just the best for me, I guess.
I was talking about the lenses that you can add on the iPhone X that go on the back over the existing dual camera, not the front TrueDepth camera system. Something like this (which I am not saying I would buy this brand, just using an example) which incidentally does cover the front camera as well:
https://www.olloclip.com/thefutureofiphone/
Apparently it is not even out yet, as they do not have the iPhone X Lens System in their store yet, however, I am sure you get the point. Anyone on here every use something like the olloclip lens system for the 7/7+/8/8+? If so, how do they work and does it make that much of a difference in the quality of the pictures? Is there other brands that are better? Just curious about it, as I could easily spend the money on one of these. Thanks in advance for the help!
Edit: I thought this thing would be pretty cool, but I do not think you would get any truly amazing pictures with it. I think it would just be cool to mess around with.
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HL5K2VC/A/flir-one-for-ios-personal-thermal-imager?fnode=60187a1236b8eeea6991971f86e7b14d68ff778d38477098647563ef1a8545886ab646e3e26cbc61cf1979774fdf81ee3235d9dea8fd604cfb79fa965ead0ac58ee04c0e88982b70ff237b02e131febb30be04b2d5d1bd8e495cb4ff44db3f8203c03bb7cc00fb2208c79dece14cf1b6&fs=f=cameralens-iphonex&fh=47a8%2B4959%2B45c8
Edit #2: I guess these lenses are getting great reviews! Just do not know which one I would want to get, haha.
https://www.shopmoment.com/iphone-x-moment-cases-and-lenses
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I think an add on lens for iPhone would be a great let down. They are widely advertised but generally low in quality.Well thank you for that comment. I guess really it would be pointless for me to get a DSLR since my iPhone X is with me at all times basically, and it is light and very easily transportable (fits in your pocket!) vs. a DSLR which is big, and heavier than an iPhone and not as easily transportable. I think the iPhone X takes great pictures, at least for what I use it for.
IF I came across a great deal on a DSLR, I might jump on it...but more than likely not. The iPhone X is just the best for me, I guess.
I was talking about the lenses that you can add on the iPhone X that go on the back over the existing dual camera, not the front TrueDepth camera system. Something like this (which I am not saying I would buy this brand, just using an example) which incidentally does cover the front camera as well:
https://www.olloclip.com/thefutureofiphone/
Apparently it is not even out yet, as they do not have the iPhone X Lens System in their store yet, however, I am sure you get the point. Anyone on here every use something like the olloclip lens system for the 7/7+/8/8+? If so, how do they work and does it make that much of a difference in the quality of the pictures? Is there other brands that are better? Just curious about it, as I could easily spend the money on one of these. Thanks in advance for the help!
Edit: I thought this thing would be pretty cool, but I do not think you would get any truly amazing pictures with it. I think it would just be cool to mess around with.
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HL5K2VC/A/flir-one-for-ios-personal-thermal-imager?fnode=60187a1236b8eeea6991971f86e7b14d68ff778d38477098647563ef1a8545886ab646e3e26cbc61cf1979774fdf81ee3235d9dea8fd604cfb79fa965ead0ac58ee04c0e88982b70ff237b02e131febb30be04b2d5d1bd8e495cb4ff44db3f8203c03bb7cc00fb2208c79dece14cf1b6&fs=f=cameralens-iphonex&fh=47a8%2B4959%2B45c8
Edit #2: I guess these lenses are getting great reviews! Just do not know which one I would want to get, haha.
https://www.shopmoment.com/iphone-x-moment-cases-and-lenses
As for your photography predicament, if you started a new thread on the photo forum here, giving your needs and budget, you would get a lot more response and advice.
You may not need to spend that much as a decent compact with zoom lens might cover everything you want and be very portable. Personally I carry a Sony RX100 everywhere as it can produce great shots, and when you are ready to come off auto mode you can play with settings and effects to your hearts content.
Cheers
Hugh
I think an add on lens for iPhone would be a great let down. They are widely advertised but generally low in quality.
As for your photography predicament, if you started a new thread on the photo forum here, giving your needs and budget, you would get a lot more response and advice.
You may not need to spend that much as a decent compact with zoom lens might cover everything you want and be very portable. Personally I carry a Sony RX100 everywhere as it can produce great shots, and when you are ready to come off auto mode you can play with settings and effects to your hearts content.
Cheers
Hugh
Thank you for you comment, I really appreciate it!
Yeah, I apologize for kind of hijacking the thread here and getting off topic as we are just supposed to be posting our picture of the day and discussing those. At some point I will make a post in the photo forum and see what is recommended for what I want to do. I live in Central New York, so in the spring and summer I love to go up to the Adirondack Mountains and hike up them and take some AMAZING shots. It is so beautiful. Occasionally even catch great animal shots, like owls, big bucks, eagles, moose, etc...
If anyone lives in New York State, or in one of the neighboring states I highly recommend going to the Adirondacks and doing some hiking and shooting, you would never regret it, and the way you guys take pictures I could only imagine how beautiful they would come out.
http://visitadirondacks.com/about/adirondack-park
http://visitadirondacks.com/about/mountains
Fetch - Bude Beach by
Stephen Cooper, on Flickr
FujiFilm X-Pro 2 - XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS - ƒ/4.0 - 18.0 mm - 1/8000 - ISO200 - In camera conversion using the Acros and Red Filter film mode.
Another winner.Auroras of October 2015, Alaska
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Best roasted. Yum!A swan
M9 with Elmar 50mm 2.8
I spent the weekend visiting family in Tauranga, and went to the beach on Sunday morning where we all enjoyed boogie boarding near Mount Maunganui, and I took lots of photos. Here is one of my daughter and father in-law.
Panasonic G85 and 100-300ii
Panasonic G85 and 100-300ii
Clouds can be very tricky. I went to a greenhouse last Tuesday and where I live it was cloudy. I checked the weather where the greenhouse was located and it said it was cloudy. When I got there, the sun was shining. A lot of the flowers were getting the sun, thus not making for very good photos. I did bring a diffuser with me that my husband would hold to try to block the harsh sun which did help a bit. I always try to go to greenhouses when it is cloudy. But since you can't control the weather you have to work with it.
Auroras of October 2015, Alaska
Stunning photo.
[doublepost=1519588616][/doublepost]Fuller Gardens, a botanical garden located on the seacoast of New Hampshire is know for its gardens and sculptures. This is one of many sculptures located throughout the various gardens.
Pacifica-8-20170708 by Charles Martorelli, on Flickr