I am an armature photography hobbyist and I'm sure there are others here also. I'm starting a thread for random photos, tips, tricks and so on.

I use a Nikon D300 as my main camera and my trusty old Nikon D40. The D300 pretty much has a Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 lens on it all the time and the D40 has a Tamron 70-300mm VC lens on it most of the time. I have various lenses and other gear.

Here is my first sample.

Cloudy day here in Phoenix on Thanksgiving.

f/7.1
1/200
220mm
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6395252387_2ff2544349_b.jpg


f/7.1
1/160
300mm
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6395253377_e40785b083_b.jpg


f/7.1
1/125
300mm
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6395252893_4bdfd32b78_b.jpg

I took this with my iphone 4 last September.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii264/ALWAYSFIT/IMG_3535.jpg

Cool.
Amazing with the right shot what a phone camera can do.

And this I took with my new panasonic lumix. I like taking pictures but I don't have any fancy cameras with fancy lenses. :)

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii264/ALWAYSFIT/P1010182.jpg

Both of those shots looks much better without being compressed. Even with image hosting they lose to much detail.

Both of those shots looks much better without being compressed. Even with image hosting they lose to much detail.

I see you're using photobucket. I stopped using them a long time ago because the quality is terrible. Flickr is so much better IMHO.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6030382685_1a209af23c_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6026/6019965987_fd476cdf5d_b.jpg

I bought a cannon just after I bought my vision its a ok camera for me and I'm always amazed how good my photos do come out.
When I work on the bike the camera is always close by just for that one photo that might help the next guy work on his bike. I just love the way i can stick the card into the computer and now i have a permit record of what I did.

Ok just did flickr. Let's see how this looks? This is again with my iphone and a little bit of tweaking (ok lots of tweaking) :D

http://www.flickr.com/photos/70662161@N02/6395780021/

Great idea for a thread thumb up

Ok just did flickr. Let's see how this looks? This is again with my iphone and a little bit of tweaking (ok lots of tweaking) :D

http://www.flickr.com/photos/70662161@N02/6395780021/
Almost :D

Great idea for a thread thumb up
Photography is something we all do in some form or another.

Ok just did flickr. Let's see how this looks? This is again with my iphone and a little bit of tweaking (ok lots of tweaking) :D

http://www.flickr.com/photos/70662161@N02/6395780021/

There is a pulldown above your photo that says share. Copy and past that to the thread.

I phone 4 Home made Fish eye!https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/390749_329326330415839_100000154255686_1560341_157 0767525_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390749_329326333749172_100000154255686_1560342_319 029440_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-photos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/390749_329326327082506_100000154255686_1560340_204 7401502_a.jpg

Fun idea for a thread.

I've been lots of places and taken some nice photos.

I know nothing of photography, but was playing with the Nikon S9100 my sweetie got me for my birthday. The subject is Maroon Bells park just outside Aspen Colorado. We went on a weekend tour of the Aspens.

I played with the color filters in the camera in these shots.

I have a kodak z162 and I almost never ride without it.

Will post a couple of my shots when I learn more about how to do it.

Fun idea for a thread.

I've been lots of places and taken some nice photos.

I know nothing of photography, but was playing with the Nikon S9100 my sweetie got me for my birthday. The subject is Maroon Bells park just outside Aspen Colorado. We went on a weekend tour of the Aspens.

I played with the color filters in the camera in these shots.

Top left shot is awsome!!!

Here's one Cheryl took as we were riding down the road. This was somewhere around Ouray, Colorado.

Fall riding in CO can be great. :)

Here's one Cheryl took as we were riding down the road. This was somewhere around Ouray, Colorado.

Fall riding in CO can be great. :)

Colorado is beautiful. I've been to Ouray and I think the scenery is amazing.







D300
Tamron 17-50 f/2.8
SB-600 with Gary Fong diffuser

1.
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6225/6397488469_24b97cf641_b.jpg


2.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6397489639_d787da2820_b.jpg


3.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6397490695_5d95b66f1f_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6102/6274858887_d4b6efc357_b.jpg

Rode around 250 miles today. The bike performed flawlessly. 47MPG averaged for the trip riding 30 mph to 85 mph flat highway to steep mountain grades.

First stop was the whore house in Kirkland Junction. It says 1923 but it started operation in the mid-1800s
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6408069629_08767b5841_b.jpg



Took a break in Skull Valley
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6093/6408071407_d233965692_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6408068061_3cc5a8c65e_b.jpg


Had lunch in Bagdad Az yes "Bagdad".
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6214/6408134843_0b90da6dc4_b.jpg


Stopped in Prescott AZ in the square.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6408074243_128f333db0_b.jpg

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6104/6408075455_4818a99de0_b.jpg

Nikon 35mm AF-S at f/1.8


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6413811503_a85a7dfcb8_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6413810875_b0cd6defbf_b.jpg

Quick release wind shield
Highway bar with pegs
Swept pipe stage 1
Mustang hardbags
Custom backrest

Quick release wind shield
Highway bar with pegs
Swept pipe stage 1
Mustang hardbags
Custom backrest

Cool......

1st pic/sunset at Deadhorse State Park, Cottonwood, Az
2nd pic/a view of the Verde Valley heading down Mingus Mtn. into Jerome
3rd pic/conquered the ride to the top from historic Jerome, Az

White Tanks Mountain Park west of Phoenix

1st pic/sunset at Deadhorse State Park, Cottonwood, Az
2nd pic/a view of the Verde Valley heading down Mingus Mtn. into Jerome
3rd pic/conquered the ride to the top from historic Jerome, Az

Know them all well!!!
Been up to Summerhaven (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summerhaven,_Arizona)on Mt. Lemmon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Lemmon)?

Mingus Mtn is what 189 curves in 10 miles or something like that. :)

One of my favorite places. So glad I had a boat to explore this treasure. The first pic was not cropped. I screwed up & left the wrong lens hood on. Really liked the results, though.

Know them all well!!!
Been up to Summerhaven (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summerhaven,_Arizona)on Mt. Lemmon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Lemmon)?

Mingus Mtn is what 189 curves in 10 miles or something like that. :)

Have never made Mt. Lemmon on a bike, however I have ridden some awesome mountain roads in southern Utah.

I miss using my old trusty Nikon FM2 35mm.But my eyes arent as good as they once were and I can focus as good.Been thinking my next toy will be a Nikon D300 but have to come up with the cash.I have a Nikor 50mm autofocus lens on my FM2 wonder if that would work on a newer camera.Also have ProSpec 70-210 zoom and a Sakar 28mm wide angle.These are old but work great.Havent used them in a few yrs film developing is getting rare and expensive.
Best investment you can make is a good light meter.I use a Gossen Luna ProF. Wish I hadnt sold all my lighting.
I can tell some dandy stories with pics to prove them from my past 40yrs of biking.
But technology got me again.The digital age change the way pics are done.For now I am using a Sony point shoot but it does ok for Ebay pics but lacks the control for cool stuff.

I miss using my old trusty Nikon FM2 35mm.But my eyes arent as good as they once were and I can focus as good.Been thinking my next toy will be a Nikon D300 but have to come up with the cash.I have a Nikor 50mm autofocus lens on my FM2 wonder if that would work on a newer camera.Also have ProSpec 70-210 zoom and a Sakar 28mm wide angle.These are old but work great.Havent used them in a few yrs film developing is getting rare and expensive.
Best investment you can make is a good light meter.I use a Gossen Luna ProF. Wish I hadnt sold all my lighting.
I can tell some dandy stories with pics to prove them from my past 40yrs of biking.
But technology got me again.The digital age change the way pics are done.For now I am using a Sony point shoot but it does ok for Ebay pics but lacks the control for cool stuff.

The 50mm AF lens will work on the D300 I have both. The D300 will meter the old manual lenses also so no light meter is needed. New cameras are the greatest.
Expect to give +-$800 for a low shutter count D300.

My wife took this a couple of years ago and is my favorite pic.

The 50mm AF lens will work on the D300 I have both. The D300 will meter the old manual lenses also so no light meter is needed. New cameras are the greatest.
Expect to give +-$800 for a low shutter count D300.

Try using a light meter and not use the internal built in one.You will be surprised at what you can do and what the effects are.The built in meter on my old FM2 does ok but you can get more control with a handheld meter.
I am saving up and do expect to have to drop about a grand but it is well worth the price.

I just use a Cannon with an auto setting, but it seems to do okay for me. I like simplicity, hence the Victory. Anyway, here's an example taken somewhere in or near Austria:

http://api.photoshop.com/v1.0/accounts/8c577227b4d14abd8878d3202052ae82/assets/13088c3e222f443ab3d7b819293e56ce

Here's another I liked from Lake Tahoe:

http://api.photoshop.com/v1.0/accounts/8c577227b4d14abd8878d3202052ae82/assets/e89881c62115479aa18188523cc686c8

I just use a Cannon with an auto setting, but it seems to do okay for me. I like simplicity, hence the Victory. Anyway, here's an example taken somewhere in or near Austria:

http://api.photoshop.com/v1.0/accounts/8c577227b4d14abd8878d3202052ae82/assets/13088c3e222f443ab3d7b819293e56ce

Here's another I liked from Lake Tahoe:

http://api.photoshop.com/v1.0/accounts/8c577227b4d14abd8878d3202052ae82/assets/e89881c62115479aa18188523cc686c8

Beautiful like Colorado. Nice!!!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/6422749597_10419799cf_b.jpg


http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6110/6422747949_31b6798dd8_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/6422749597_10419799cf_b.jpg


http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6110/6422747949_31b6798dd8_b.jpg

So you like to have your cake & "shoot it" too?:ltr::ltr::ltr::ltr:

A couple of mine....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41479052@N00/


Sorry to make you click the link, could get this site to see the photos.

So you like to have your cake & "shoot it" too?:ltr::ltr::ltr::ltr:

yipper :) :D

A couple of mine....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41479052@N00/


Sorry to make you click the link, could get this site to see the photos.

I like Oatman. Nothing but a bunch of Asses. thumb up

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6102/6274858887_d4b6efc357_b.jpg

Mmmm, cake!

http://i43.tinypic.com/n2mo7c.jpg

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6216/6326878743_0b448d008a_b.jpg


http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6118/6327629754_cc6afe9d0a_b.jpg


http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6173/6138602048_3249bc9160_b.jpg

Soup time of year.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6444412475_4224d738d2_b.jpg

Made in a mold and put in the fridge. They are stuffed with ground up Oreo.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6444795113_e66e3549ee_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6447876121_3e3714e61d_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6449429933_ea54b4b002_b.jpg


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6449428211_0ff81d77dc_b.jpg

D300
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8
Nikon SB-600 speedlight
Gary Fong diffuser

Soap making time of year.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6531855783_ded2f69b03_b.jpg


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6531852953_b27be7d728_b.jpg


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6531851231_e5786a7c41_b.jpg

Nikon D300
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8
Hand held

Radically different but fun in different ways.

1.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6532348249_c3eafea983_b.jpg


2.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6532354791_6f4ca6b89e_b.jpg


3.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6532349837_523f4fd573_b.jpg


4.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6532351619_17082aeeab_b.jpg


5.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6532352979_994c22ea0b_b.jpg

Yes I was speeding

Sunset pic

WOW great shots!!

D300
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8
f/8
1/3s shutter
ISO 200

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6540775203_34d6bd9b59_b.jpg

Yes I was speeding

I hope the cement barrier wasn't too cold before she hopped up there! When she hops down, would have been an interesting pic too :)

Wish it wasnt so hard to get my mounted blk/white prints off the wall I would scan them to here.
You know you are getting me back into wanting a new camera:mad:
Got the cash but having hard time deciding camera or camper:confused: cheers

Here's a photo about everybodys favorite subject. OIL!!!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6551525485_41717e9e57_b.jpg

My over the years collection.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6603225155_a4b5d73596_b.jpg

Cooperative Red-tailed hawk.

http://photos.imageevent.com/basile/rochesterarea/braddocksbayraptorresearch/websize/Red-Tail.jpg

A spyder that took up residence in my broccoli patch.

http://photos.imageevent.com/basile/rochesterarea/braddocksbayraptorresearch/websize/spyder.jpg

A saw-whet owl, during spring migration.

http://photos.imageevent.com/basile/rochesterarea/braddocksbayraptorresearch/websize/Saw-whet.jpg

A saw-whet owl, during spring migration.

http://photos.imageevent.com/basile/rochesterarea/braddocksbayraptorresearch/websize/Saw-whet.jpg

WOW the eyes are striking!!

Yeah that's a bad day!

New Years eve tradition.



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6612863793_4c88c78314_b.jpg

$20 per person to get into the Biosphere=forget it!!!

300 mile round trip motorcycle ride in January in near 80 degree weather=priceless




http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6623991679_350cd9922e_b.jpg

300mm Ai f/4.5 manual lens

f/4.5 (wide open)
1/100
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6631433887_98b545cda4_b.jpg


f/4.5 (wide open)
1/100
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6631434449_10397cb3c7_b.jpg

D300
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8

Beautiful bikes.


1.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6661948225_0bcb751690_b.jpg

2.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6661946695_2c796abdc7_b.jpg


3.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6661944633_b6d29e994b_b.jpg


4.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6661948797_c1b2cab499_b.jpg



5.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6661949975_2767e357e3_b.jpg


6.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6661951433_34ff766942_b.jpg


7.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6661953585_d5c2106e20_b.jpg


8.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6661955495_44e245dab8_b.jpg

9.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6661957267_df7255b87e_b.jpg


10.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6661958881_fb54a1a0c0_b.jpg

On the other side of the spectrum, I present to you:

4353

:ltr:

On the other side of the spectrum, I present to you:

4353

:ltr:

MY GOD the detail and attention to detail is second to none!!!! thumb up



The show I went to was today at Bell and 19th Ave. The Steel Horse.

I am just down the road at 75th ave & Bell. Too bad I did not hear about it.
Check out the new Royal Enfield bikes. Old school ride with fuel injection!

http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/models/classic-c5.html
http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/models/img/classic-c5/c5-right-red.jpg
cheersthumb up:clap:

I would love to have one in my garage.

Vindex1963....which Gary Fong diffuser do you use? Been looking at the collapsible.

Vindex1963....which Gary Fong diffuser do you use? Been looking at the collapsible.

The cloud. Mine is the old one before the collapsible. Funny looking but really works good. I usually leave it open to get the ceiling bounce.

D300
50mm f/1.4 Ai manual lens

f/2.8
1/50
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6663275821_fac117d211_b.jpg

f/1.4 (wide open)
1/60
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6663276703_9543b5e998_b.jpg

f/8
1/40
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6663277245_815c488f97_b.jpg

f/4
1/160
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6663276939_5faa275678_b.jpg

Picked up a point and shoot.

I just bought a Canon PowerShot SD3100 for a tad over $100.
Best rated camera in the $100 and under range. I want one that works well and is stabilized for cheap. This is it.

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/digital_cameras/powershot_sd_series/powershot_sd1300_is#Overview

Picked up a point and shoot.

I just bought a Canon PowerShot SD3100 for a tad over $100.
Best rated camera in the $100 and under range. I want one that works well and is stabilized for cheap. This is it.

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/digital_cameras/powershot_sd_series/powershot_sd1300_is#Overview

I've been happily using Canon digitals for many years now. Hope your experience is same.

I think any major brand is good. I've never owned a Canon.

Got my info here (http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/search/low-cost?rel=sb).

Got my info here (http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/search/low-cost?rel=sb).

This is the last one I bought for the wife. I was quite happy with the old G3, but she wanted something that would fit in her purse:

http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/products/canon-powershot-sx200is

Picked up a point and shoot.

I just bought a Canon PowerShot SD3100 for a tad over $100.
Best rated camera in the $100 and under range. I want one that works well and is stabilized for cheap. This is it.

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/digital_cameras/powershot_sd_series/powershot_sd1300_is#Overview

Some very girly looking colors are available :p
What did you get?

Picked up a point and shoot.

I just bought a Canon PowerShot SD3100 for a tad over $100.
Best rated camera in the $100 and under range. I want one that works well and is stabilized for cheap. This is it.

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/digital_cameras/powershot_sd_series/powershot_sd1300_is#Overview

I use that one when I am riding.....takes great shots. My other is a Canon as well....400D . In fact just bought the 600D...hope it will be just as dependable as my others. Can't wait to try it out.

Some very girly looking colors are available :p
What did you get?
Pink of course. It was a toss up between that one and purple.
I settled for silver though. :D

I use that one when I am riding.....takes great shots. My other is a Canon as well....400D . In fact just bought the 600D...hope it will be just as dependable as my others. Can't wait to try it out.

Sounds good. I've been 100% Nikon DSLRs for years this is the first time I've stepped into the darkside.

D300
Nikon 70-210 f/4
f/4 (wide open)
1/40
ISO 220


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6695312473_1905b15689_b.jpg

D40
Tamron 70-300 VC


f/5.6
145mm
ISO 200
1/200

What was that!!!!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6702575075_d312aef330_b.jpg

f/5.6
145mm
ISO 200
1/160

Oh it's only you
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6702576213_38f5e43d29_b.jpg

Picked up a point and shoot.

I just bought a Canon PowerShot SD3100 for a tad over $100.
Best rated camera in the $100 and under range. I want one that works well and is stabilized for cheap. This is it.

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/digital_cameras/powershot_sd_series/powershot_sd1300_is#Overview




Focus on the center of the flower.
Not to bad. It only has one focus point.

Program mode
IS on
macro setting
f/2.8
1/20
ISO 80
evaluative metering


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6714845423_57d2436010_b.jpg

another from the canon P&S

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6715428029_a703301d3d_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6716749603_78eb167c45_b.jpg

Yea Yea I know but I'm having point and shoot fun.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6723217597_bddce6fac7_b.jpg


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6723218301_111bd705c3_b.jpg


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6723219245_828c2f483c_b.jpg

OLD manual 300mm f/4.5 @ f/8

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6773317937_00f8988060_b.jpg

OLD manual 300mm f/4.5 @ f/8

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6773317937_00f8988060_b.jpg

What is it that you are trying to capture in a shot like this?

What is it that you are trying to capture in a shot like this?

That the old very affordable manual lenses are an excellent buy. I gave $65 for this one. The shot is really more of an example than anything.

I guess I should have added that huh. :o

That the old very affordable manual lenses are an excellent buy. I gave $65 for this one. The shot is really more of an example than anything.

I guess I should have added that huh. :o

Not necessarily. My wife is a painter and I notice the same types of mundane, inanimate objects are the focus for a lot of paintings and photos.

I figured there was a legitimate reason behind it, but myself, I'm more of a Salvador Dali type of art fan. I want to observe something that makes me wonder what kind of drugs the artist was on when he drempt up his creations.

Not necessarily. My wife is a painter and I notice the same types of mundane, inanimate objects are the focus for a lot of paintings and photos.


My wife and my kids tease me because I take photos of about everything. I believe if you want to be a photographer you have to be able to photograph anything and tell a visual story.

My wife's S&W Airweight .38 special.
The camera's meter didn't like the laser it gave it a green hue.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6774096443_4075be6a77_b.jpg


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6774096155_1bbecbc4cd_b.jpg


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6774095671_04f0f03a56_b.jpg

35mm AF-S f/1.8G

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6779721263_4e1988596e_b.jpg


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6779722917_fe753aa762_b.jpg


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6779722117_e430e71cdb_b.jpg

You must have been using a macro setting for this one?
Hope you get to have your cake & eat it too:ltr:

You must have been using a macro setting for this one?
Hope you get to have your cake & eat it too:ltr:

It's all gone. :)

Picked up a Nikon D70 for $118 with a "CHA" error. That's a card read error. Nikon has a recall for just that error. I sent it in and they did all this.

4402 shutter count on this shot.
Not only did Nikon repair the card read error they:

rpl lcd unit
rpl release switch
firmware upgrade
ckd focusing mechanism
ckd flash operation
ckd battery contacts
ckd image test
general check and clean

35mm AF-S f/1.8 @ f/1.8
1/60 shutter
ISO 560
Matrix
single point focus

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6804592463_7251ab5e3f_b.jpg

I can't find a blemish anywhere.
The 35mm f/1.8 and the SB-400 flash make it the perfect around the house point and shoot.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6809225567_34583952de_b.jpg


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6809226081_03e04b2bbb_b.jpg


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6809226593_2916b087dd_b.jpg


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6809227193_0244f0e7ff_b.jpg

D300
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8

Beautiful bikes.


1.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6661948225_0bcb751690_b.jpg

2.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6661946695_2c796abdc7_b.jpg


3.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6661944633_b6d29e994b_b.jpg


4.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6661948797_c1b2cab499_b.jpg



5.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6661949975_2767e357e3_b.jpg


6.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6661951433_34ff766942_b.jpg


7.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6661953585_d5c2106e20_b.jpg


8.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6661955495_44e245dab8_b.jpg
Outstanding pics! My heart still belongs to the Brit bikes. Long live the Limey!

Gentlemen, this is why I ride. Thanks for this thread. I look forward to visiting all the places pictured someday. thumb up

Smoky Mtns south of Gatlinburg, TN (Fall 2011)
4589

Sunset from St Simons Island, GA (last weekend 1/30/2012)
4590

Nikon D70
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 @ f/2
1/1600


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6814027893_0a2ab967f9_b.jpg

Nikon D40
AF-S 35mm f/1.8 lens

All wide open f/1.8

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6853738525_f621f0f31e_b.jpg


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7068/6853738327_f9a42517b4_b.jpg


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7187/6853738027_e43811a8ff_b.jpg


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6853738903_e7e309242e_b.jpg

Gentlemen, this is why I ride. Thanks for this thread. I look forward to visiting all the places pictured someday. thumb up



Sunset from St Simons Island, GA (last weekend 1/30/2012)
4590

Hey that's the bridge to Jekyll Island. I remember when they built that thing. I didn't think they were ever going to finish it.

Hey that's the bridge to Jekyll Island. I remember when they built that thing. I didn't think they were ever going to finish it.

Yeah Bob, that's the Jekyll bridge all right. Damn thing gives me the willies to ride over because the cement side walls are only about three feet tall but the view at sunset is spectacular! thumb up

Yeah Bob, that's the Jekyll bridge all right. Damn thing gives me the willies to ride over because the cement side walls are only about three feet tall but the view at sunset is spectacular! thumb up

It's been years since I was down there. I think it was 2007 or 2008 since I was there. We did cheap winter golf trips to Jekyll for at least 6 years prior to that. I don't remember for sure if we ever went over that bridge or not but I'm thinking we did the last year.

It's a beautiful piece of engineering for sure.

Yes they actually do rest. This little guy has gotten tame and used to me.

1.
My Orange tree in in bloom so they hang around more than for just my feeders.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7208/6865760279_93bd156db8_b.jpg


2.
The sun hits him just right his head turns red.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7185/6865760753_aae626cd17_b.jpg


3.
Turn is head a little and the red goes away.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6865761825_3f5884e84d_b.jpg


4.
I stopped when he started falling asleep.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6865761327_e209ecd09d_b.jpg

I shoot quite a bit of sports, so I picked up some new gear that should be arriving sometime this week: an 80-200 mm f/2.8 lens and a Nikon D300s with the high-speed drive attachment that will let me shoot up to 8 frames per second. Can't wait for it to get here!

I shoot quite a bit of sports, so I picked up some new gear that should be arriving sometime this week: an 80-200 mm f/2.8 lens and a Nikon D300s with the high-speed drive attachment that will let me shoot up to 8 frames per second. Can't wait for it to get here!

80-200 push pull? The high speed drive is a battery grip right? I have my D300 gripped also.

80-200 push pull? The high speed drive is a battery grip right? I have my D300 gripped also.

Yes, the drive is the battery grip. There was one on the camera I tested, and it really helps add some balance and stability with the longer, heavier lenses. The 80-200 I'm getting has the dual knurled rings instead of the push-pull (this one below).

http://cdn-4.nikon-cdn.com/en_INC/IMG/Assets/Camera-Lenses/2010/1986-AF-Zoom-NIKKOR-80-200mm-f-2.8D-ED/Views/1986_AF-Zoom-NIKKOR-80-200mm-f-2.8-ED_front.png

My grip is The MB-D10 Nikon grip. I had an aftermarket but it striped out. The have plastic gears.

I'm read a lot of good things about the duel ring 80-200 f/2.8

Nikon D40
Sigma 30mm f/1.4
f/1.4
1/60
ISO 640

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7067/6878062399_bdbe5c1716_b.jpg

My friend is a great photographer and he just published this book. I figured I'll post the link for you guys. :D

http://www.blurb.com/books/2968672

Quick snap after work. Zero post processing except smudging the license plates. Straight from the camera.
This is why I wanted this lens camera combination. :D
Grab and go.


Nikon D40
Sigma 30mm f/1.4


f/5.6
1/60
ISO 900
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6893720811_7292efc540_b.jpg

Promaster 100mm macro. Ebay special $100 lens.



D70

1.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7208/6894448361_e59b0780e3_b.jpg

2.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7206/6894448781_cfb40fe953_b.jpg

3.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7048/6894449345_89b0164a04_b.jpg

4.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7063/6894449751_2af7787315_b.jpg

5.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6894450083_d929a6baff_b.jpg

6.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6894450405_e90ecae4eb_b.jpg

7.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7047/6894479117_eb13dd475c_b.jpg

55mm f/3.5 Ais manual lens
I had the 2.8 version and for the life of me I don't know why I sold it.
I picked this one up for a song!! Came in today.



D300

f/11
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6924247203_da8f3dab0c_b.jpg

f/3.5 wide open
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6778130578_8913c1d3f3_b.jpg

Hey vindex I'm about to pull the trigger on this deal, what do you think?
I'm not a pro just a guy who wants take little better pictures.:D:D

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Canon+EOS+Rebel+T2i+DSLR+Camera%2C+Battery%2C+8GB+ Memory+Card+%26+Extra+55-250mm+Lens/9999175400050011.p?skuId=9999175400050011&id=pcmprd174900050011

Hey vindex I'm about to pull the trigger on this deal, what do you think?
I'm not a pro just a guy who wants take little better pictures.:D:D

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Canon+EOS+Rebel+T2i+DSLR+Camera%2C+Battery%2C+8GB+ Memory+Card+%26+Extra+55-250mm+Lens/9999175400050011.p?skuId=9999175400050011&id=pcmprd174900050011

Canon's are excellent and I'm a Nikon guy. The extra 55-250 is good to have as long as it also comes with an 18-55. Looks like it might.
I would compare it (http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=nikon_d5100&products=canon_eos550d&sortDir=ascending)to a Nikon D5100 and they are really neck and neck except you get the long zoom (http://photo.net/equipment/canon/efs_55-250IS/)and it looks to be good also. IS (image stabilization) is key in long zooms.

Looks like a good deal to me.
Please keep me posted as to how it goes or post up some samples. :D

Yep it does come witht he 18-55mm lens and yes again to comparable to Nikon 5100 but that extra lens got me. :D
I think I'm going to get it tomorrow and I'll for sure post some pics.
Thanks. :Dcheers

Yep it does come witht he 18-55mm lens and yes again to comparable to Nikon 5100 but that extra lens got me. :D
I think I'm going to get it tomorrow and I'll for sure post some pics.
Thanks. :Dcheers

Anytime...

D300
55mm Ais f/3.5 manual lens
f/5.6
1/50
No crop


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6780743444_f2604b56f6_b.jpg

My 55mm f/3.5 manual lens
f/8
D300


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/6796303416_2632726cf8_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7058/6942416759_ddeab25bea_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6942417083_95f7c55bcb_b.jpg

Nice looking shots!

I LOVE this lens!!

D300
55mm Ai f/3.5


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7271/7004426923_5b21738b07_b.jpg


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7117/6858310748_44d718bcb2_b.jpg

Third world bucket seat:ltr:

Went for a ride today,

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7213/7015810183_f9fe271840_b.jpg


http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6031/6869765428_80b4be1e01_b.jpg

That is a beautiful ride through there. I need to do it again soon.

That is a beautiful ride through there. I need to do it again soon.

Yes it is. I make that ride pretty often.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/7019409525_aa11237d45_b.jpg

Vindex: Looks like 2 out of 3 were taken coming down the hill towards Wickenburg????

Vindex: Looks like 2 out of 3 were taken coming down the hill towards Wickenburg????

They're from the look out point on Yarnell hill so the bike is facing downhill.

Couple of shots of the ol' girl that I took last weekend. What an impressive piece of American workmanship! God bless all who sailed on her!

5362

5363

5364

5365

Best thread I have ever seen on any forum! Finally a inventive and intelligent thread. Very refreshing.cheers

The rider looks familier........doesnt he?
5421

OK...I'm old. I think that's Jim Garner sittin behind Steve McQueen and Jim Coburn in the sidecar. :cool:

P.S. That's a still from "The Great Escape."

Some shots of my kids and the wife with my new camera. :D

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii264/ALWAYSFIT/e60f11e3.jpg
My daughter and son.
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii264/ALWAYSFIT/8eecdd20.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii264/ALWAYSFIT/e4996d9a.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii264/ALWAYSFIT/5798c15a.jpg

Wife and the son.
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii264/ALWAYSFIT/72115d99.jpg

Daughter and her friend.
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii264/ALWAYSFIT/ade4fea9.jpg
And my boy.
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii264/ALWAYSFIT/08520a24.jpg

WOW and thats all I've got to say about that. Kick-ass photos. Thanks fellas.

Today's storm clouds.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii264/ALWAYSFIT/clouds.jpg

Looks good. :D

Looks good. :D

Thank you.cheers

As you know I use photobucket and they seem to compress the heck out of the already compressed pictures(I compressed them before I uploaded) and they loose a lot of detail. :(

Thank you.cheers

As you know I use photobucket and they seem to compress the heck out of the already compressed pictures(I compressed them before I uploaded) and they loose a lot of detail. :(

I use Flickr because of that. I got tired of seeing decent shots ruined by the hosting site.

This is with Flickr:



http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7266/6929368750_a338bc9eb5_b.jpg


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7271/7004426923_5b21738b07_b.jpg

San Diego shot from Coronado Island.

Nikon D700
24mm Ai @ f/4
2.5s exposure

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7106/7150603721_6f5f04ca5b_b.jpg

San Diego shot from Coronado Island.

Nikon D700
24mm Ai @ f/4
2.5s exposure

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7106/7150603721_6f5f04ca5b_b.jpg

Vindex: You could hang this in a gallery & collect hundreds $$$ !thumb up

Vindex: You could hang this in a gallery & collect hundreds $$$ !thumb up

Thanks I get one right now and then.

Vindex, any chance you could put some of that talent toward the nekked chicks thread?:)

Vindex, any chance you could put some of that talent toward the nekked chicks thread?:)

I would but my 'Ol Lady would shit.

We all have to now and then.