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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by yeldak
Tried getting some shots off today, but I realized my pop up flash doesn't clear the new 18-250.... I have the GF puffer on order, I just hope that helps. If not I'm gonna need to shell out for the SB-600
i got one. i used it once! and then got me an SB-600. hahaha. the SB-600 is a must if you like to use flash! and it is soo worth the money. and yes, what everyone is saying about not worrying about the body, i totally agree. i use a Nikon D40, and i can get some awesome pictures out of it! in the future i do want to upgrade, but for now it'll do. lol.

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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 07:49 AM
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Here's some pictures I took today of a friend for a photo project.
The idea was "loneliness". It has to be a series-ish so I kept with the same editing style throughout all the pictures.







I think this was the best shot of the day:



And I'm conflicted about which of these pictures I liked more. Thoughts?:





C&C?
Old Feb 6, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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bring up the darks and shadows. maybe add some green and cyan tint?
Old Feb 6, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Hmm, I definitely didn't think of the green/cyan.
Old Feb 6, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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these were with my 18-55, whats a good lens for shows? im getting the 35mm next

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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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Just picked up the SB-600, with 2 sets of rechargeable batteries and extended warranty.
Old Feb 6, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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^Nothing like new gear huh?



Finally got my hands on a 35mm! Putting it to werke tomorrow.
Old Feb 6, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MysTiKchRis
Check this!

I got a really cool after/before pic of it. Think Rob might have seen it for like 1 sec on my flickr haha! still workin on it. post it up soon.

I'd like to see before and after.
Old Feb 6, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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Jon, I'm hoping to be trading my 70-200 f4 L for a 17-40 f4 L soon.

Ok here is how we do donuts in the ghetto. Made from Pillsbury Biscuits in a can.



Old Feb 6, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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nice E.
Old Feb 6, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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why thank you kind sir.
Old Feb 6, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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Made myself a little softbox/diffuser.... On the cheap



And one while using it (PS, she loves my Skoal)
Old Feb 6, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MysTiKchRis
Check this!

I got a really cool after/before pic of it. Think Rob might have seen it for like 1 sec on my flickr haha! still workin on it. post it up soon.
Originally Posted by Elijahtc
I'd like to see before and after.
Broke it down on the left.

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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Elijahtc
why thank you kind sir.
more lomo??? I was up late last night reading about lomo. Eli question in a black in white how do you add color to certain objects?? what is that technique called??
Old Feb 6, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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use “Magnetic Lasso Tool” lasso to select object then got to adjustments bar then select replace color.
Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:21 AM
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Took my pup out for a potty break & I didn't even know we had these flowers in our front yard. So, I decided to take the 20D out with the trusty nifty fifty that Robert re-gifted back to yours truly. Thanks again, RobbyJ!
Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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I just realized all my shots looked better on the cam lcd than they do on my comp, :facepalm:
Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:47 AM
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That's usually the case. Brighter, sharper, more vibrant. It's a trait of the LCD.
Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:50 AM
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my attempt at lomo opinions pls!!
Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:57 AM
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I can't really detect any lomo-ness besides the vignette and contrast. Although the original lomo look was from the type of camera and the way the film was processed, in today's photography it seems that it's used to convey a nostalgic mood. Your subject plays a big part in that.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lomography



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