Sami Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 So it seems the old photography thread got lost in the wipe. At least, my original post did. This is kind of a good opportunity though, I suppose, as it's a chance to make my original intent clear with the older thread. So, we have the Post Your Pictures thread already. It never really saw much use, but the purpose behind it was to take pictures of random stuff and just show SSMB your snapshots. That's totally cool, but not exactly what this thread's intention is. I want to focus more on art photography in particular. High quality gear is not required, but very heavily encouraged. It's not quite as expensive as you think! Entry level cameras fall around the range of video game consoles, and go down in price quite steeply during big sales like Black Friday. Personally, I'm using this - Sony a6000 $698 on Amazon80% on DPReview DPReview is an excellent resource for anyone wanting to learn about cameras. Best there is, imo. If you're in the market for a camera, consult that site first and foremost. The best entry level cameras of 2014 - Fujifilm X-M1 $599 on Amazon77% on DPReview Nikon D5200 $646 on Amazon79% on DPReview $699 on Amazon76% on DPReview Now I know what you're all thinking - should I go mirrorless or dslr DSLRs have a wider variety of natively compatible lenses, slightly better night performance, and better battery life. Mirrorless cameras are substantially smaller and lighter, perform faster, and are better for video. It's up to you what you value most, but personally, I think mirrorless cameras are the future and the much smarter investment right now. If you have any questions regarding equipment or technique, ask away here. I'm more than happy to help and discuss. On to photos! I took a ton since I got my camera last November, so it would be stupid to post literally everything haha. Here are my personal favorites: Mega Man by Discoid, on Flickr Mimi by Discoid, on Flickr Matt by Discoid, on Flickr Moon by Discoid, on Flickr Katherine by Discoid, on Flickr Smoke by Discoid, on Flickr Mimi by Discoid, on Flickr Mimi by Discoid, on Flickr Oldboy by Discoid, on Flickr Leo by Discoid, on Flickr Rolex by Discoid, on Flickr Lilia by Discoid, on Flickr If any of you guys are even a little bit interested in getting a camera, ask away. The more photographers on here the better! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonoD Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Oh I'm so glad this thread has come back! I don't think I posted these pics in the old thread... but here's 3 I took late last week: Ratchet and Clank Yay Carbon The Butcher of Bogon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w00tkins Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I'm afraid I don't have a high quality camera right now, but I've been thinking about getting one should my finances be in order. However, all the technical details of cameras confuse my terribly lol. I really must read up on that. In the meantime here's something I snapped while I was in Stroud, England back in 2010. Hope it's ok ^^; 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neezTHEhuman Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Not sure if this belongs in this thread but here's something I took in Kolkata, India earlier this year. Probably thanks to my cheap camera the shot came out looking quite different and actually more spectacular than real life, so shitty cameras give you better sunsets is my advice to all you amateur photographers! (Please try and ignore the encroaching dark matter) Dakhineshar Ghat 2 by neelabjanath, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applejack1973 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 From last month when we had snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sami Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Party by Discoid, on Flickr Retro Future by Discoid, on Flickr Cars by Discoid, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbon Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I'm far from talented in the medium, but I take a photography class in school and I absolutely love it. My teacher really hammers down the concept of using creative angles to take pictures, and I think I've improved greatly by applying that to the pictures I turn in. For instance, I went from turning in super srs pictures of the kid who sits behind me in Economics eating pancakes in the middle of class to turning in nice little depth of field pictures like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueShadow Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Heh, I'm basically stuck with my webcam. I love how some cameras capture almost all the pixels, if that makes any sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patticus Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I don't consider myself a photographer, but I do feel that I have something of an eye for a good picture, even though I seldom am able to fully realize what I want to see. Early morning light flooding through holes in a dark and stormy sky to paint the local courthouse in shades of gold the other day, for example. I could've photo'd that so hard, but I was going to work. Too bad, so sad etc. These three were taken a few years ago, and with my old Canon Pixma camera, which I still own. I know they probably don't hold up against those taken with professional gear, but I am quite proud of them. <3 landscape photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sami Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 I'm far from talented in the medium, but I take a photography class in school and I absolutely love it. My teacher really hammers down the concept of using creative angles to take pictures, and I think I've improved greatly by applying that to the pictures I turn in. For instance, I went from turning in super srs pictures of the kid who sits behind me in Economics eating pancakes in the middle of class to turning in nice little depth of field pictures like this: I'm not really talented at the subject, but I think I've improved substantially during my time in the course. Keep at it. man. A little before/after I threw together comparing my work in my first high school photography class to one I took back in January. I feel like I've really come a long way after buying my own camera and learning how to use Lightroom properly. PM me if you ever want to chat about cameras, I love photography and if I can be even the smallest influence in getting someone to find a passion in it I'll be thrilled. I don't consider myself a photographer, but I do feel that I have something of an eye for a good picture, even though I seldom am able to fully realize what I want to see. Early morning light flooding through holes in a dark and stormy sky to paint the local courthouse in shades of gold the other day, for example. I could've photo'd that so hard, but I was going to work. Too bad, so sad etc. These three were taken a few years ago, and with my old Canon Pixma camera, which I still own. I know they probably don't hold up against those taken with professional gear, but I am quite proud of them. <3 landscape photography. The second one is gorgeous! Nice work Pat. I've got some more to share. Forgot to post here - they're a few days old. Mimi by Discoid, on Flickr Mimi by Discoid, on Flickr Mimi by Discoid, on Flickr Tom Brown Park by Discoid, on Flickr Mimi by Discoid, on Flickr Tom Brown Park by Discoid, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patticus Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Thank you for the encouragement. Those are some amazing photos, very crisp and clear. Here are a couple more of mine that I really quite like: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sami Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Oh wow, I really love that fourth one. I'm jealous tbh LOL. Europe's a beautiful place - there's really not much of interest to look at in my town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sami Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Did a very spur of the moment levitation thingy. Gonna try to do a better one soon. Mimi Floating by Discoid, on Flickr Moped by Discoid, on Flickr Eggs by Discoid, on Flickr Watch by Discoid, on Flickr Metal by Discoid, on Flickr Lauren by Discoid, on Flickr Tom Brown Park by Discoid, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applejack1973 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 From the railways here in Denmark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sami Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Random shit I took over the past few days Bloodborne by Discoid, on Flickr Mimi by Discoid, on Flickr Mimi by Discoid, on Flickr Band by Discoid, on Flickr Parade by Discoid, on Flickr Parade by Discoid, on Flickr Jonah's by Discoid, on Flickr Band by Discoid, on Flickr Lauren by Discoid, on Flickr Lauren by Discoid, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sami Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 A glimpse into my day to day life pretty much Michael by Discoid, on Flickr Lauren by Discoid, on Flickr Lauren by Discoid, on Flickr Lauren by Discoid, on Flickr Unconquered by Discoid, on Flickr Garage by Discoid, on Flickr Paul by Discoid, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sami Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Dragonfly by Discoid, on Flickr Railroad by Discoid, on Flickr Dog by Discoid, on Flickr Dog by Discoid, on Flickr Me and Sara by Discoid, on Flickr Me and Sara by Discoid, on Flickr Me and Sara by Discoid, on Flickr Me by Discoid, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sami Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Mimi by Discoid, on Flickr Mimi by Discoid, on Flickr Mimi by Discoid, on Flickr Mimi by Discoid, on Flickr Mimi by Sami Mckee, on Flickr Mimi by Discoid, on Flickr Mimi by Discoid, on Flickr Mimi by Sami Mckee, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sami Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Meditation Levitation by Sami Mckee, on Flickr Paul on the Drums by Sami Mckee, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wander Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remy Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Mimi by Sami Mckee, on Flickr Wow pretty crazy you guys both took a photo of the same girl in front of the same mirror on the same day. she even still has her drink. did you use the same camera? looks like a 50mm. I like the bokeh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wander Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Wow pretty crazy you guys both took a photo of the same girl in front of the same mirror on the same day. she even still has her drink. did you use the same camera? looks like a 50mm. I like the bokeh Yep, that's a 50. She's my girlfriend, haha. Sami and I are friends IRL; hopefully this clears up any confusion later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sami Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Wow pretty crazy you guys both took a photo of the same girl in front of the same mirror on the same day. she even still has her drink. did you use the same camera? looks like a 50mm. I like the bokeh Uh not that crazy, we're friends. And thanks. I like bokeh. Edit - to be totally honest I'm curious what you're trying to accuse us of here, judging from your tone. You think Wander is an alt account of mine or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applejack1973 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I used to live in this village since the early 1980's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mygoyangi Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 O u O dis a whole new world 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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