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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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Tina nice photo, but i'd like to see him put a little to the left and more DOF. Just raise ur aperture up one stop or so. That will give u more DOF and make the shot a little sharper. Other than that its cool and fun to look at. Those are just what I would've done.
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Yanki, that cat looks ____ED ha ha.
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Elijahtc
Yanki, that cat looks ____ED ha ha.
she's not a morning person, yet neither am i so revenge is a b*tch!
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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Couple from the Jax Car & Truck Show.




Lotus was actually orange, but I PSed it to look like Krypton Green.
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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great shots...sharp...well composed....though the first seems a tad underexposed on my monitor...other than that...great work
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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Thanks for the comments.

I agree with you that the first in underexposed, but I wanted the LEDs to stand out since that's what REALLY sets the mood of the shot. Lesser of two evils I guess.
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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love the audi pic. i think that if you brought the camera down 3-4inches and be in the direct beam of the LEDs with the same exposure the LEDs would pop a bit more. still, +1 for an awesome pic man

the hot plate pic on the last page reminds me of this pic i took:



i dont think its as well composed or exposed as RnB180's pic but i think like that pic it reminds us of good times with good food
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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i finally got my 50mm yesterday and this is the only photo i have so far. im loving this lens.

Old Feb 17, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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i just bought a sb-400 from yanki and i was wondering how exactly do i use this new fangled piece of machinary? just as i would the camera flash or do i have to set certain settings.. i cant wait to take some night shots..
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by djafropiq
i just bought a sb-400 from yanki and i was wondering how exactly do i use this new fangled piece of machinary? just as i would the camera flash or do i have to set certain settings.. i cant wait to take some night shots..
shipped it this morning via USPS. you should probably get it by thursday, friday the latest. once you attact it and turn it on, your ready to shoot. very easy. i love the bounce on it.
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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Just bought me a xsi its on as so as i figure out how to use it lol
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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Just purchased a uv filter and a polarizer....so far I've only used the polarizer, its awesome. Haven't had a chance to use the uv filter.
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 12:22 AM
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Yeah I love my polarizer. I dare not step outside without it.

Old Feb 18, 2009 | 12:25 AM
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From a car show in October

I think i might post some lenses up on ebay tonight, haven't upgraded my gear in a hot minute
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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just so u guys know, u can leave ur UV filter on at all times. It protects ur len's glass and helps block out other stuff u don't want.
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Elijahtc
just so u guys know, u can leave ur UV filter on at all times. It protects ur len's glass and helps block out other stuff u don't want.
i always leave mine on.
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 12:50 AM
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yeah i do too. the only lens i have that doesn't have one on it is the fisheye and that's cause u can't put one on it. can't even put a circular polarizer on it
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 12:58 AM
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even for inside shots?
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 01:01 AM
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yeah the UV filter doesn't restrict light or anything. just takes haze off ur images. it is just most effective outside. but it should be kept on at all times. would u rather replace a couple hundred or thousand dollar lens or a $20-30 filter?


the polarizer is what u don't wanna use inside cause it blocks light and takes u down like 1 or 2 stops.



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