sunset photos II

[Illuminate]

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Credits to my friend Joe for this almost mirror like water (in front of the Pay Pal HQ).

Me not a photographer, more of an enthusiast. To be quite honest have'nt really taken much sunset shots, will screen through to find some more.

[floridaorange]

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very nice

[Illuminate]

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Love the way the setting sun hits the facet of this ancient building.

[floridaorange]

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love the way that bird is almost landing, that makes that photo incredible

[floridaorange]

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Getting my new camera tomorrow and a couple new lenses .

[Illuminate]

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^Nice one. What are you getting and what lens sizes?

[floridaorange]

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I got the Canon T3i and 2 lenses...canon 85mm 1:1.8 usm (which I love) and a Rokinon fisheye 8mm 1:3.5 umc.

[floridaorange]

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The amazing part about the fisheye is it takes 180 degree photos that are really sharp, and if there are no straight lines at the end (telephone poles etc) then it doesnt even look like a fisheye, just a wide angle lens. The horizon has to be straight and in the middle as well. It's a more challenging lens though since my camera doesn't recognize it (no chip) and it's all manual focus but I'm getting used to it, and what settings to use with it. Just bought a Speedlite YN560 Flash II, hope it works well.

I have 4 shoots scheduled with some top female models, hope I don't blow it .

[Illuminate]

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Nice one mate. Yeah fish eyes are really fun to play around with and no cipset meaning EOS gets thrown in the bin makes it all the more fun. Done forget lens hoods! Makes a huge difference.

Also check out this firmware; Magic Lantern | Home
A really good add on to your Canon. It has some additional focusing tools so when you're in manual just gives that extra support.

You taking your shots indoors or outdoors?

[floridaorange]

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Taking them outdoors. What will the hood do for me? I've gotten good at post pretty quickly.

[Illuminate]

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Post or no post, it is the best tool for minimising lens flare, and you'll find random white spicks that the lens cannot naturally minimise. Useful in any situation.

Example:
With hood:


Without Hood:



Notice the flare and a minimised white balance. Also a decent contrast can be achieved.

[floridaorange]

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I kept thinking these lenses were coming with a hood, even the misinformed sales associate at best but said my 85 mm came with a hood, but neither did, so back to the store, thanks for the pics and reminder. I'll take a look at magic lantern, thanks for that too .

[Illuminate]

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No dramas, let me know how it all goes.

[floridaorange]

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Just found a nice lens store (depot) that rents lenses 3 days at a time for very reasonable prices. Looks like I'm going to be busy too, my wife and mom already have me shooting several events lol

[floridaorange]

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No dramas, let me know how it all goes.

The shoots went really well, especially for my first time shooting a model, well 2, except we ran out of light for the 2nd model but still managed to get a few good photos, she wants to reshoot anyway. But the first shoot we got 4 photos everyone is really happy with to use in their professional portfolios, send to agents, etc, so I'm stoked .