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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 02:48 AM
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Decided to tinker around with an led light that dad uses for his video stuff. Originally I was taking pics of my car since I recently washed/waxed it, but they weren't turning out as well. So...I decided to shoot the 1098.

Please forgive the background, keep in mind I was just playing with the light, not trying to get a magazine shot. Critique is welcome as always.





Old Oct 10, 2010 | 04:18 AM
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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those top fuel shots are awesome. what settings do you guys recommend for a dark setting with low light and a few action shots. im taking pics for my go go bar a few come out good and a few too dark or blurry.

the settings my using are:
flash mode -fill-flash
autofocus mode - single shot for the steady poses and automatic for rapid and action shots
iso sensitivity - 3200
fstop around 4 - 5
Old Oct 10, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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Thanks. I ran into the issues of not Getting the night shots I wanted. Pitch black trying to capture something going 300mph in under 4 seconds is tricky.

I'd recommend buying a 50mm, or 35mm. I owned both and they are amazing in low light.
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 12:42 AM
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Brooks Conrad ruined what could have been an epic game.
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 01:02 AM
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lmao, he said he wishes he could go dig a hole and sit in it. I was weak.
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 02:03 AM
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Went walking around and decided to shoot at night for once.



Wish that bush wan't there -_-"
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 03:12 AM
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 03:17 AM
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I didnt even notice the bush, the leading lines of the building, and the bridge drew my eyes directly to the city.


I did a small shoot tonight, and dabbled around with my sb-600 off camera. I think I did ok for a first timer, but could get lot better with more experience, and another flash. I welcome critique and tips. Thanks.







Set on flickr:http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryandi...7622421475693/
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 04:32 AM
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dam....always wanted an awd car one of these days.
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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Took these last night on the atlatnic city boardwalk.
Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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last pic is my new background....thks
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:00 AM
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Couple I took today. An old bridge built 1898 in the middle of Indiana, and the view off of it:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/18488964@N08/5076882523/http://www.flickr.com/photos/18488964@N08/5076882523/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/18488964@N08/, on Flickr


http://www.flickr.com/photos/18488964@N08/5077475954/http://www.flickr.com/photos/18488964@N08/5077475954/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/18488964@N08/, on Flickr

I drove past it at 1pm today, so lighting wasn't ideal, but I did what I could with it.
Old Oct 14, 2010 | 02:11 AM
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^^ i really like that bridge

Just got a nikon d40 today and was toying around with it. still a noob at figuring out all the settings and all, but here's a quick pic of my pool that was finally finished

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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 04:06 AM
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teaser from a shoot today

Old Oct 14, 2010 | 04:10 AM
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hate to blow up this page but i just had the hardest time being selective. i liked them all.

last batch from my time at the Army Airborne Jump School.





































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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 05:03 AM
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Great pics Snow!
Old Oct 14, 2010 | 05:08 AM
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Here are a couple I've taken over the past couple weeks. Both of them are PS heavy though



Old Oct 14, 2010 | 05:44 AM
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snow...as i was looking through those i wanted a pic right after one of them jumped. i think that would look awesome
great shots
Old Oct 14, 2010 | 02:12 PM
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Snow, those shots make me ponder. They let you carry around a DSLR and just jump out of line to shoot stuff whenever you want?



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