I got out and used my camera today...

[sparky-elpaso]

 

more at http://travel.webshots.com/album/581044421gzzzeC?vhost=travel

 

Great shots - riding in one of those is on my bucket list.

[Zack Adams]

 

more at http://travel.webshots.com/album/581044421gzzzeC?vhost=travel

 

Wow! Love the reflection and the subject!

[Zack Adams]

Money! 2758 by Houser Photography, on Flickr

 

Playing around with my Canon EF 100mm f 2.8 IS on a Vanguard 263AGH Tripod.

 

If I keep saving enough of these guys, I can afford to go on a cruise someday soon;)

[dileep]

Wow! Love the reflection and the subject!

 

 

in video http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=10150334688598393

[TheRoff]

 

Playing around with my Canon EF 100mm f 2.8 IS on a Vanguard 263AGH Tripod.

 

Zack. The coins are a nice image. That lens is fun to play with.

 

 

Larry

[Nilbog]

Nice water drop, Larry.

[Zack Adams]

Zack. The coins are a nice image. That lens is fun to play with.

 

 

Larry

 

Working so much OT this year that is the only shot I have tried with since I got it a couple of weeks ago... Your water drop shot it amazing!

[pierces]

I am finding it hard to leave work early enough to explore the countryside around here, So I spend evenings taking out my frustrations by hacking on innocent pieces of wood. Here's another blend of hobbies where I got out and used my camera for photos of the K-Cup cabinet I just finished. The idea came from the small stack of Amazon bulk boxes standing in the corner with one end open for access. I decided, "Cardboard bad...Oak good!" Not looking for anything in particular, we found the coffee cup drawer pulls online to add that last little touch.

 

 

 

Happy Shooting!

 

Dave

[sparky-elpaso]

I am finding it hard to leave work early enough to explore the countryside around here, So I spend evenings taking out my frustrations by hacking on innocent pieces of wood. Here's another blend of hobbies where I got out and used my camera for photos of the K-Cup cabinet I just finished. The idea came from the small stack of Amazon bulk boxes standing in the corner with one end open for access. I decided, "Cardboard bad...Oak good!" Not looking for anything in particular, we found the coffee cup drawer pulls online to add that last little touch.

 

 

 

Happy Shooting!

 

Dave

 

Nice "hacking". Did you do all the designing yourself?

[TheRoff]

Very nice, Dave. I wish I could hack wood like that.

 

Larry

[pierces]

Nice "hacking". Did you do all the designing yourself?

 

The design really was based on the Amazon "frustration-free" boxes that the K-cups ship in (the bins are the same volume). The rest of it, including the space for accessories on top, was just dreamed up as I went along.

 

Very nice, Dave. I wish I could hack wood like that.

 

Larry

 

Woodworking is, in some ways, like photography. You can get great results with simple equipment and some patience but adding technology makes it easier and faster. I can't afford and don't have room for all the really cool technology...so I am finally learning patience! :D

 

Thanks for the nice words!

 

Dave

[mnbruce]

Zack. The coins are a nice image. That lens is fun to play with.

 

 

Larry

 

That's awesome.

[mnbruce]

NYC was looking pretty this morning.

 

[dileep]

[Zack Adams]

I too have had a hard time getting out to shoot, but this afternoon I went on a photowalk with nothing but my T1i, EF 100mm Macro F 2.8 IS and Vanguard Tripod (the one that has that crazy center tilt column that was just made for macro work).

 

I almost didn't get IS on a Macro, but after going handheld to chase bees, I am glad for that option.

 

Leyland Cypress 2795 by Houser Photography, on Flickr

Team Work 2792 by Houser Photography, on Flickr

Missing Petal 2790 by Houser Photography, on Flickr

Welcome to Dinner 2791 by Houser Photography, on Flickr

 

Got to love a Macro, you can always find something to shoot!

[Zack Adams]

NYC was looking pretty this morning.

 

 

Nice!

[mnbruce]

I too have had a hard time getting out to shoot, but this afternoon I went on a photowalk with nothing but my T1i, EF 100mm Macro F 2.8 IS and Vanguard Tripod (the one that has that crazy center tilt column that was just made for macro work).

 

I almost didn't get IS on a Macro, but after going handheld to chase bees, I am glad for that option.

 

 

 

 

 

Got to love a Macro, you can always find something to shoot!

 

Fantastic series!

Edited October 3, 2011 by mnbruce

[Zack Adams]

Thanks Bruce!

[NHsnowpup]

The design really was based on the Amazon "frustration-free" boxes that the K-cups ship in (the bins are the same volume). The rest of it, including the space for accessories on top, was just dreamed up as I went along. Thanks for the nice words!

 

Dave

 

Love the projects dreamed up as you go with the materials you have on hand. Once built a 6 by 7 storage shed from scrap since I had an 8 by 12 and an 8 by 14 as the prize finds dumpster diving.

 

Did you make it a stackable set of bins or is it all one piece? Reminds me of the stacking glass fronted lawyer bookshelves of old. Pretty piece, shown off with good detail photography. Thanks for sharing!

[pierces]

Love the projects dreamed up as you go with the materials you have on hand. Once built a 6 by 7 storage shed from scrap since I had an 8 by 12 and an 8 by 14 as the prize finds dumpster diving.

 

Did you make it a stackable set of bins or is it all one piece? Reminds me of the stacking glass fronted lawyer bookshelves of old. Pretty piece, shown off with good detail photography. Thanks for sharing!

 

It is all one piece. Since the bins pivot out pretty far on wooden dowels, a stackable design would have had stability issues unless they were attached with screws or something. Besides, 3 wasn't enough and 5 would have been too tall!

 

Glad you liked it!

 

Dave

[zackiedawg]

Well the new A580 has officially replaced the A550 - I've had my first week of test shots, and got the JPGs tuned up, tried out the high ISO...I must admit that the already excellent A550 has indeed been improved upon - the sensor is noticeably better at the higher ISOs, and processing better in the mid-ISOs, the focus speed is up a notch, the body is tighter, the controls are improved, and I'm happy!

 

For those of you who have the Sony 16MP sensor, or were considering one (Pentax K5, Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000, Sony A55, Sony NEX-5N), I strongly recommend it! Quite a lovely sensor they've developed here, and very stable and capable at high ISO, even straight from the JPGs (RAW will go even further, as the noise profile of this sensor is excellent - very low chroma, no blotchiness, fine-grained lumi noise).

 

Some of my first test shot samples with the new camera - I only had some nighttime around my house, one very overcast day shooting birds, and one afternoon this weekend in my yard.

 

ISO6400 handheld, 11pm at night in my backyard:

 

ISO1600 in overcast and shadow light:

 

ISO6400 handheld:

 

ISO1600, super shallow DOF:

 

ISO500, overcast:

 

These were all shot as JPGs, straight from the camera, no post processing. Now, can't wait to get on my 2-week vacation starting this weekend! And to have much more time to shoot with the camera, which I won't for the rest of this week.

[dileep]

Well the new A580 has officially replaced the A550 - I've had my first week of test shots, and got the JPGs tuned up, tried out the high ISO...I must admit that the already excellent A550 has indeed been improved upon - the sensor is noticeably better at the higher ISOs, and processing better in the mid-ISOs, the focus speed is up a notch, the body is tighter, the controls are improved, and I'm happy!

 

 

Great shots!

[TheRoff]

Wow, nice photos and nice camera, Justin.

 

Larry

[cerabella]

ooohhh!! Justin - the first shot looked 'otherworldly'....then came the adorable kitty - loved it! I recently decided to upgrade finally...hmmmm...lots to research, lots to think about!

 

Taken last week at the Texas coast...

 

[pierces]

I too have had a hard time getting out to shoot, but this afternoon I went on a photowalk with nothing but my T1i, EF 100mm Macro F 2.8 IS and Vanguard Tripod ...

 

What a great idea! Next weekend will definitely have a photo outing in it!

 

Nice stuff Zack!

 

Well the new A580 has officially replaced the A550...

 

I doubt it will have a lot of impact on your photos....you seem to do just fine with whatever you shoot with. :D

 

Enjoy the new camera Justin!

 

Dave