Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II - Nifty Fifty

[roszell]

this was my day 4, i think im on my way to shooting every 365 picture with the nifty.... lol

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4249704157_31bfd278ba.jpg

Great shot!

[Salma]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4250038478_bb98cc3320.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dustin_roszell/4250038478/)
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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4250039266_500aaee809.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dustin_roszell/4250039266/)
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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2710/4250038184_61d3657361.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dustin_roszell/4250038184/)
Awww wow, the first and last shot are sooo cute <3

[Salma]

Taken in natural day light.

50mm 1.8 @ f/3.2!

http://i45.tinypic.com/2e3ra60.jpg

[orangekayak]

Hey all,

Just got my Canon T1i in the mail today, and I can't wait to go home and try it out. I bought this lens, so I think I am bypassing the kit lens and will just put this on one first. I'm very anxious to try it out, so get ready for some shots of the cats :)

[PWard]

adorable kids. the B&Ws are great.

[PWard]

great pic Salma, am I to assume you got your camera back?

beautiful model too :-P

[Salma]

great pic Salma, am I to assume you got your camera back?

beautiful model too :-P
Hiya, thanks alot, she's my niece. I haven't got my cam back this picture was taken in October lol.

[roszell]

Pward1980 and Salma, thanks!

[PWard]

ah ok lol. I was hopeful for you...

looks like good genes run in the family ;-)

[Salma]

Haha that's sweet thanks!

It's snowed alot here, I don't think i'm getting my camera until next week now :(

[DreDaze]

Hey all,

Just got my Canon T1i in the mail today, and I can't wait to go home and try it out. I bought this lens, so I think I am bypassing the kit lens and will just put this on one first. I'm very anxious to try it out, so get ready for some shots of the cats :)

i'd recommend getting the kit lens too if you can afford it...the 50mm might be a little too limiting for someone just starting out in the DSLR world...

[willy b]

Dustin - They are great! That last one is priceless. I hope it's on your wall.

Just another quick one from my walk at lunch:
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/06012010.jpg

[izthistaken]

^That's awesome. I wish that we had SOME rolling hills here. :/

[FSUnoles]

Day 5: "Disappointment"

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4249474494_75e2dd540a.jpg

Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zachbreaux/4249474494/

hey fellow scion life member, nice to see you

[FSUnoles]

i love catching my dogs running
http://i48.tinypic.com/21jdic6.jpg

[crowflyawa]

i love catching my dogs running


if you use a leash they don’t get as far :lol:

[CW Jones]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4246024311_7227146aff_b.jpg

This one is from my 365 project, which is looking like it will be done all with my nifty! haha

[crowflyawa]

I took this photo with my 50 1.8 too, playing with a light box and bounce modifiers

http://iqfanatic.smugmug.com/Photography/Camera/IMG4568/758555139_eEAmA-X2.jpg

[lotsofphotog]

2 recent shots of my daughter:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4252844944_01dfdfdd9c.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4250054686_62cfd03cae.jpg

[Salma]

2 recent shots of my daughter:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4252844944_01dfdfdd9c.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4250054686_62cfd03cae.jpg
She is so adorable and those shots are fantastic :) I love the way you've presented them!

[lotsofphotog]

Thanks for the compliment Salma!

[Salma]

Just one question? In the second picture what did you use for lighting?

[lotsofphotog]

Natural light. First one using my 420, but I'm really really new to the whole speedlite thing. I always have shot with natural light until a week or so ago. I need to work big time on the speedlite, though I don't plan on using it much. I'm not digging the vignette.

Here's another shot. This one I'm not very fond of - the processing or the focus. My husband's eye looks really soft. It was shot at like 2.0, though, so I should have bumped it up to 4.0 or so.

ETA: Now that I'm looking at it, both of their eyes are soft. :(
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2704/4252844818_57930a588e.jpg

[SVTmaniac]

I love those shots! Would you care to share how you post processed them?

here is my contribution from today.

http://i49.tinypic.com/8yrs6v.jpg

[lotsofphotog]

SVT, are you talking about me? Like your bokeh!

[SVTmaniac]

SVT, are you talking about me? Like your bokeh!

Yeah I was referring to your photos. I really like the effect you achieved with them. My brothers baby is due in two weeks and I'd really like to get some that look like that for him. Thanks for the compliment by the way!

[zachbreaux]

With the 50 - Day 6: "Crashed"

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4253284470_3161596a62.jpg

link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zachbreaux/4253284470/

[lotsofphotog]

I'm on my phone right now but in the morn ill type up what I do in ps. It's really easy.

Zach- that made me lol

[zachbreaux]

Well i do enjoy making people laugh. :)

[CRich917]

Yeah I was referring to your photos. I really like the effect you achieved with them. My brothers baby is due in two weeks and I'd really like to get some that look like that for him. Thanks for the compliment by the way!

I agree... Great effect. Very crisp pictures make it even better :)

[SVTmaniac]

I'm on my phone right now but in the morn ill type up what I do in ps. It's really easy.

Zach- that made me lol

Thanks! Can't wait to learn this trick.

[SVTmaniac]

Last one before I go to bed.

http://i48.tinypic.com/qywa4y.jpg

[willy b]

^That's awesome. I wish that we had SOME rolling hills here. :/

Thanks :)

[MasterFX]

Some Wintershot @f/2

[lotsofphotog]

Ok here's what I do.

Open pic up and tweak RAW image to where I want it to be without any processing. Then, in PS, I create a solid color adjustment layer. Pick a dark navy blue color (you can adjust it later). Change the layer from normal to Exclusion. Adjust the opacity to your desire and if you're not happy with the coloring, go into the solid color layer and change that. Voila!

[ZoranR]

http://i47.tinypic.com/2ypacs1.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/yjm7o.jpg

[SVTmaniac]

Ok here's what I do.

Open pic up and tweak RAW image to where I want it to be without any processing. Then, in PS, I create a solid color adjustment layer. Pick a dark navy blue color (you can adjust it later). Change the layer from normal to Exclusion. Adjust the opacity to your desire and if you're not happy with the coloring, go into the solid color layer and change that. Voila!

Thank you I will try this when I get home. :)

[orangekayak]

So I am new to the DSLR world. I did get the kit lens, and I bought this at everyone's recommendation. Tried to take some pictures with it, and they came out ok, but not as good as everyone elses. I have a Canon t1i, and I was wondering about the following things.

1) What setting do you take these great pictures on? I have mine on the "Manual Av" setting, which seems to do mostly automatic but allows me to play with the f/stuff.

2) Do you use the manual focus, or always let it auto-focus? If it auto-focuses, it seems I can't get as close to the subject as I might like. Some of your shots seem to be very close of pets, people, etc. Is this done by cropping, or is there some trick I am missing?

3) Can you only get extremely sharp photos in bright, natural light? Or is there some trick I am missing as well. I've made the plunge, now I need you guys to help me swim!

I'll upload a picture in a second.

[orangekayak]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/46294138@N07/4253401503/

[crowflyawa]

You should really take a class locally or online to learn about photography and using your camera for the results you want.

Maybe others can take more time to answer your questions in the other forum thready more better than this thread.

-Steve

So I am new to the DSLR world. I did get the kit lens, and I bought this at everyone's recommendation. Tried to take some pictures with it, and they came out ok, but not as good as everyone elses. I have a Canon t1i, and I was wondering about the following things.

1) What setting do you take these great pictures on? I have mine on the "Manual Av" setting, which seems to do mostly automatic but allows me to play with the f/stuff.

2) Do you use the manual focus, or always let it auto-focus? If it auto-focuses, it seems I can't get as close to the subject as I might like. Some of your shots seem to be very close of pets, people, etc. Is this done by cropping, or is there some trick I am missing?

3) Can you only get extremely sharp photos in bright, natural light? Or is there some trick I am missing as well. I've made the plunge, now I need you guys to help me swim!

I'll upload a picture in a second.

[DreDaze]

So I am new to the DSLR world. I did get the kit lens, and I bought this at everyone's recommendation. Tried to take some pictures with it, and they came out ok, but not as good as everyone elses. I have a Canon t1i, and I was wondering about the following things.

1) What setting do you take these great pictures on? I have mine on the "Manual Av" setting, which seems to do mostly automatic but allows me to play with the f/stuff.

2) Do you use the manual focus, or always let it auto-focus? If it auto-focuses, it seems I can't get as close to the subject as I might like. Some of your shots seem to be very close of pets, people, etc. Is this done by cropping, or is there some trick I am missing?

3) Can you only get extremely sharp photos in bright, natural light? Or is there some trick I am missing as well. I've made the plunge, now I need you guys to help me swim!

I'll upload a picture in a second.

leaving the lens wide open like that is going to give you a shallow DOF...google DOF calculator, and you can plug in numbers to see how small the area that will be in sharp focus is at f1.8

this lens isn't the easiest to MF...so i use AF...as far as getting close to people i don't really understand...you were right up against that mug, which is probably smaller than most peoples faces, or pets...so you should be fine, but yes it has a minimum focus distance, and if you get inside of that nothing will be sharp

as long as your shutter speed is fast enough to stop hand shake, or stop subject motion you should be able to get sharp shots from this lens

[willy b]

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/07012010.jpg

[PWard]

nice pics Zoran, I like fountain pens...although the ones I have are the modern copies :-(

[SVTmaniac]

Ok lotsofphotog I tried your technique and it's very easy but I think I need some more practice with different settings to get them to look as good as yours. I also need to take a better picture thats in focus more :lol: Anyway since my loving girlfriend is always eager to pose for me I gave it a shot.

http://i46.tinypic.com/v3h94y.jpg

[lotsofphotog]

Wowzers I love that!

[oldvultureface]

... I also need to take a better picture that's in focus more ...

You nailed the focus on her left eye. Can't do any better than that.

[SVTmaniac]

Wowzers I love that!

Thanks! Couldn't have done it without your help.

[ssracer]

I agree, you got here eye in pretty good focus. That close with a large aperture gives you a very shallow depth of field. Only way to get more focus in that shot would be a smaller aperture. I think it looks pretty cool as is.

[SVTmaniac]

I guess I'm my own worst critic. Thanks for the compliments everyone.

[claypotnoodle]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2758/4255585170_35f7607509_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/claypotnoodle/4255585170/)

[Sharpmaxell]

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab249/gattisisgood/Holidays/IMG_0979.jpg

[lotsofphotog]

I guess I'm my own worst critic. Thanks for the compliments everyone.

Yeah, that was a sweet shot. I'm always my own worst critic, too.

[lotsofphotog]

Here's Miss Rose tonight:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4254898259_8464193d11_b.jpg

This is my fave - it's so her:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4255662394_74cf8f189b_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4255662542_bc4fcf75dd_b.jpg

[jimi thing]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4255792362_e43917e155_b.jpg

[Techuser]

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/2782/img4220i.jpg

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/5641/img4227d.jpg

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/3944/img3245s.jpg

[lotsofphotog]

Wow, love those tech!

[imput1234]

Pretty cool lens, just got it, took this one of my car, through the window of another car. lol

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4255356362_145254d744_o.jpg

[willy b]

Right, I give up. What car is that?

[PWard]

looks like a snowmobile :-)

[jgeisen]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/3452509107_fdfdd84f54_b.jpg

Greetings fellow POTN friends. Thought I'd come out of the shadows and actually post something here on POTN, after lurking forever. Here's my obligatory pet picture.
This was taken a few years back before the AF on my Nifty broke. Still a nice lens though.

EXIF:
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/2.0
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: On

[palaima]

^welcome to the forum, nice cat :D
That little thing is sharp, if i wouldn't be getting 30 1.4, this would be in my camera bag :)

[roszell]

Right, I give up. What car is that?

Looks like a Mazda RX-8 to me. :?

[dhikx]

http://i48.tinypic.com/ziprt5.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/n4t6l1.jpg
resize only ...
5dmk2 + 50 f1.8

[jsswish]

Looks like a Mazda RX-8 to me. :?

agreed.

[willy b]

Fair enough ;)

[imput1234]

Right, I give up. What car is that?

looks like a snowmobile :-)

Looks like a Mazda RX-8 to me. :?

agreed.

Fair enough ;)

correct. lol

[bamnle]

Not really sure if I'm allowed to post in here, or if my pictures are worthy enough, but I got the 50mm for Christmas and heres a couple of shots.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4248195441_8dd90c2a7a_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2711/4248197135_1c16ab824b.jpg

Resized a little, and slight color changes in PS.

[xblindx]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4255432143_3601684528.jpg

[DreDaze]

Not really sure if I'm allowed to post in here, or if my pictures are worthy enough, but I got the 50mm for Christmas

that means you can post in here...welcome to the forum, and enjoy your new lens

[perret318]

From a session with my friend's family

http://images52.fotki.com/v726/photos/0/1185390/8112377/IMG_9344a-vi.jpg

[k.CHU]

My day 8,

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4258435940_b6cc1cb378_b.jpg

[lotsofphotog]

Love the clarity comet. It's like seeing it from my own eyes in front of me.

[PWard]

really sharp pic Comet, just be careful with oversharpening. when you oversharpen, a halo effect tends to form on the objects in the photograph. In this case, it's the right side (facing photograph) of your head. On my screen I can see a halo separating your face from the wall in the background.

[lotsofphotog]

Yeah, good point pward.

[PWard]

I found that out because I used to do it lol. I'd have a photograph and the people would be "glowing" from head to toe, or landscape pictures would have glowing trees and buildings :-)

[k.CHU]

really sharp pic Comet, just be careful with oversharpening. when you oversharpen, a halo effect tends to form on the objects in the photograph. In this case, it's the right side (facing photograph) of your head. On my screen I can see a halo separating your face from the wall in the background.

tyty, still trying to improve as im still new to photography(just 3 months). But can you show me what these "halos" look like in the photograph. like zoom in on the picture or something. thxx

[lotsofphotog]

This picture was NOT taken with the nifty fifty (I usually shoot with my nifty fifty and post here). I had to post it because it's the first time I've pulled out my manual lenses since I got my 5d and I used to my Vivitar 28-90 f/2.8-3.5 and I am really impressed on the clarity. I think I'm going to keep it on for awhile (which means I prob will be away from here for a bit).

Here's my Jan 8 pic for my 2010 project (basically 365 blog). It's around 50mm.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4258764360_260f4e2d30.jpg

Here's her right eye:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2758/4258761896_f73166176b_m.jpg

[MasterFX]

I don't use this lens very often since I have my Tamron 28-75. But here is the last i've taken with it.

[PWard]

tyty, still trying to improve as im still new to photography(just 3 months). But can you show me what these "halos" look like in the photograph. like zoom in on the picture or something. thxx

see where there is a bright "highlight" separating your head from the background? that's haloing, which results from oversharpening. It gives the subject a "glow".

It's no biggie. I did the same thing when I started out, just something to watch for. :-)

[PWard]

I got bored last night and whipped out the nifty fifty to take a couple shots of my pocket watch.

Don't we all wish we could look this good when we hit 124 years old? :-)

still running strong. ticks 5 times per second, so that adds up to 432,000 ticks in a 24 hour period :shock: I'm not even going to try and attempt to figure out how many ticks that is over 124 years :lol:

case
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/pocketwatch2.jpg

watch face
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/pocketwatch.jpg

inner workings
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/pocketwatch3.jpg

[willy b]

Rose - Love that dog shot, great capture.

Here is one I took today:
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/09012010.jpg

[Vanthel]

Beautiful watch Phillip

[PWard]

Thanks, that's my everyday wear watch :-P

ok, I'm a nerd....that thing ticks 157,680,000 times in 1 year.

on a side note....found this interesting fact:

Average heartbeat which is just an average number is 72 beats per minute.

72beats*60mins*24hrs*365.25days= 37,869,120 beats in a year.

[gabebalazs]

Rose - Love that dog shot, great capture.

Here is one I took today:
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/09012010.jpg

Hehe, very creative! :D

[PWard]

nice shot WillyB. did you invert your tripod or just flip the picture?

[sacalli]

Hi everybody, here is mine nifty's shots;

With love from Turkey...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2685/4260852508_bb36531910_m.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4260869600_96f5417748_m.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4260852520_68dfe0e45c_m.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4260895440_2b8369c7f5_m.jpg

flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34133363@N07/)

[lotsofphotog]

Sweet, unique, creative picture willy!

[orangekayak]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4259746677_756d90f38d_m.jpg

[vos07]

Just ordered one on Amazon, been watching the site for the last 2 days, someone listed it as like new for $60 w/ 4.99 shipping! *crosses fingers and hopes to not get hosed by guy with no previous seller rating* Can't wait for it to get here!

[MMURAD]

wide open
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2489/4246855140_ca25ef9b92_o.jpg

[jasongraaf]

You guys should jump on this!!!

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=57766

[k.CHU]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4261936144_f3228d1f13_b.jpg

i guess we have to keep those cat pictures running :)

[MMURAD]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4261936144_f3228d1f13_b.jpg

i guess we have to keep those cat pictures running :)

that's a great looking cat, and great picture!

[Immaculens]

i guess we have to keep those cat pictures running :)

yes - this is a great looking cat! Does it have some tiger in its bloodline? Great markings.

Would love to see a pic with more of the cat in focus in that sharpness.
But asking a cat or tiger to cooperate is like scupting with jello :eek:

[Salma]

I love that cat picture too, it's gorgeous, they eyes look fantastic and the sharpness is WOW!

[PWard]

great cat pic. put that cat in some boots and a hat!

I see a striking similarity here....
http://www.armyofmom.com/uploaded_images/puss-in-boots-779504.jpg

[mastertech01]

F1.8 ISO 400 1D MKIII

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/mastertech01/IMGL1314.jpg

[kshark]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4261936144_f3228d1f13_b.jpg

i guess we have to keep those cat pictures running :)

Nice Bengal! I'll have to post a picture of mine... you'd think I stole your cat!!!

[kshark]

Not the best shots, but a couple from a few minutes ago taken with the 50.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Myk0AVCZs24/S0oQkpdAX7I/AAAAAAAAN9I/hcP131_Fo-4/s800/IMG_1488_800.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Myk0AVCZs24/S0oQn3AuYJI/AAAAAAAAN9M/TQw46medx3g/s800/IMG_1505_800.jpg

[willy b]

Sweet, unique, creative picture willy!

nice shot WillyB. did you invert your tripod or just flip the picture?

Hehe, very creative! :D

Thanks guys :D

I turned the camera upside down, I could have just flipped on the comp, but when I look back on the camera it gives me a good idea if it's a good shot or not.

[ni$mo350]

Finally got my fifty in and I'm loving it! Here's a couple from a buddies collection C&C always welcome. Photobucket is down at work so I was only able to post links. -Chris-

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4263015530_e0a81fd61f_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4263015492_8a01fbac20_o.jpg

[Immaculens]

what the heck?? I've never seen such tiger markings on a cat in my life - and not only do I see one on a thread I'm subscribed to - but 2 different people have a cat with tiger stripes on the same thread???

is this cat a certain breed?

Ok - who is going to take photos of their tiger-cat in front of jungle plants first? :cool:

Not the best shots, but a couple from a few minutes ago taken with the 50.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Myk0AVCZs24/S0oQkpdAX7I/AAAAAAAAN9I/hcP131_Fo-4/s800/IMG_1488_800.jpg

[k.CHU]

Digipanther - Tehehe, I am not sure what breed of cat is it either, but one of my cousins had it for a very long time. But hell, it looks awesome :). There are a few more pictures of it on my flickr, check the sig. All of them werent taken with the 50mm though, but the 18-55mm kit lens is wonders too.

[Lilyfox]

http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/118/ice043.jpg

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/2721/ice020i.jpg

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9536/ice007m.jpg

[S-S]

what the heck?? I've never seen such tiger markings on a cat in my life - and not only do I see one on a thread I'm subscribed to - but 2 different people have a cat with tiger stripes on the same thread???

is this cat a certain breed?

Ok - who is going to take photos of their tiger-cat in front of jungle plants first? :cool:

it's a bengal, they were bred from a domestic cat crossed with an asian leopard-cat http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengal_(cat)
they love water, and their kittens dont 'mew' like normal kittens, they chirp like cheetah cubs or baby crocodiles, its very cute
and their fur glitters gold in sunlight - very cool cats

[Salma]

http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/118/ice043.jpg

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/2721/ice020i.jpg

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9536/ice007m.jpg
Hi Jenny, these are gorgeous, amazing that you captured these with this lens so well. Did you apply any sharpening with photoshop?

[mastertech01]

They look more like a Toyger

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/03/070321-toygers-photos.html

[Lilyfox]

Hi Jenny, these are gorgeous, amazing that you captured these with this lens so well. Did you apply any sharpening with photoshop?

Added a little sharpening, yes. Had to brighten them up a bit in PS as well (and used noise ninja) -- still learning how to use my camera, so they weren't perfect. Had I known the settings to use, I am sure they would have been 100x better. Still like them, though :)

[Immaculens]

They look more like a Toyger

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/03/070321-toygers-photos.html

I think I'd agree - the posted pics have the toyger stripes & markings vs spots typical of a bengal or leopard, but I'm no zoologist either...

Me wants a toyger kitten!

EDIT: looked a little more via google, & I'm not prepared to say toyger or bengal. The bengal seems to have more spots yet has stripes in front and hind and around legs...

[zachbreaux]

Day 10: "Does This Look Infected?"

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4263440573_4f724dbd2a.jpg

Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zachbreaux/4263440573/

[yogestee]

Infected with what??

[antiskeptic87]

Day 10: "Does This Look Infected?"

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4263440573_4f724dbd2a.jpg

Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zachbreaux/4263440573/

Haha it does actually.. watch out or that thing's gonna create it's own atmosphere in there ;)
Good shot, nice lighting.

[zachbreaux]

Thanks!

[Salma]

Added a little sharpening, yes. Had to brighten them up a bit in PS as well (and used noise ninja) -- still learning how to use my camera, so they weren't perfect. Had I known the settings to use, I am sure they would have been 100x better. Still like them, though :)
I love them, you've done a great job with the PP by the way, they're very very sharp, well done :D

[izthistaken]

1.10.10, Day 22. Well it's cold outside, even bundled up I am cold. I need to buy some winter wear since I dont have anything. OCF shot, hand held flash from a friend, shutter still pressed by me. Straight out of the camera. Cropped a bit.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4264027879_a1bb62aa75_b.jpg

[TheMaggedy]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4264838344_da4ef2a460_b.jpg

[antiskeptic87]

^ That is absolutely adorabbbleee!!!

[ni$mo350]

http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww352/nemochocolate/Statue1.jpg

http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww352/nemochocolate/Budha.jpg

http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww352/nemochocolate/Lion1.jpg

[ni$mo350]

http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww352/nemochocolate/Captain-1.jpg

http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww352/nemochocolate/Venom1-1.jpg

[lotsofphotog]

My kid learned how important a dollar was today:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2751/4264124869_2480d8bbe1.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4264876748_2a91dbd6d3.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4264876896_558eb4f860.jpg

[Salma]

Some photos of a bbq we had a while back, I didn't post them then but here they are now.
http://i49.tinypic.com/ka67m9.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/keaesh.jpg

[Salma]

My kid learned how important a dollar was today:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2751/4264124869_2480d8bbe1.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4264876748_2a91dbd6d3.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4264876896_558eb4f860.jpg
Wow, again fantastic pictures.

[zachbreaux]

Knife and Knuckles

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2788/4265079430_0f2707a3ee.jpg

Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zachbreaux/4265079430/

[XPLOSV]

Here are mind:

Edit: Sharpen
Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: Off
Exposure Mode: Manual

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3539/3503550534_5e2a18755c_o.jpg

[XPLOSV]

Same as above:
Added sharpness

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3545309134_9cbd2be495_o.jpg

[lotsofphotog]

Salma - Thanks! I have lots of room for improvement, so I appreciate your kind comments! Love, love, love your vivid colors!

zach - Awesome clarity!!

XPLO - Love the colors and the details. Beautiful!

Here are two self portrait maternity pics I took with the nifty fifty. I'm currently 26.5 weeks. Yikes!:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4265055962_638e858f3e.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4264304629_e15961e811.jpg

[zachbreaux]

Thanks! Congrats on the pregnancy. My 365 partner just posted a similar one of his lady. Feel free to check it out. Link in my sig. VVVV

[izthistaken]

Knife and knuckles, AWESOME!

[zachbreaux]

Thanks bro. I love experimenting with single lights.

[lotsofphotog]

Aww, that's beautiful. Love the lighting! That's cool how you have a partner for that. I'm calling mine the 2010 project because I started the 365 blog last year and majorally failed. Plus, then I can put it on my business blog and at least post more than just when I shoot a session. I like the partner idea though. Very cool!

[zachbreaux]

Thanks! It definitely helps in keeping motivated.

[S-S]

I think I'd agree - the posted pics have the toyger stripes & markings vs spots typical of a bengal or leopard, but I'm no zoologist either...

Me wants a toyger kitten!

EDIT: looked a little more via google, & I'm not prepared to say toyger or bengal. The bengal seems to have more spots yet has stripes in front and hind and around legs...

bengals have a range of markings and colours (i did a website a while back for a local breeder, thats where i met the kittens)

www.torreymaobengals.co.nz lots of bengal pics on there

[malakite]

Posted this in the 500D thread but I really like this shot. It's being able to take photos like these that will keep me using the nifty after my 70-200 f4 L arrives in the mail in a few days...

http://i47.tinypic.com/312e4p1.jpg

Seriously fantastic lens for the money.

[paparios]

Both shots taken with the 50D with manual focus. First shot , ISO100, f4, 1/1000sec. Second shot ISO100, f4, 1/1600sec.

Miguel

[jsswish]

Probably as sharp a shot as I've gotten with this lens so far:


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k14/jsswish/January%202010/IMG_5566SM.jpg

[willy b]

Bloody hell - That is sharp! Nice shot :)

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/10012010.jpg

[Sharpmaxell]

taken at 1/40 f9.0

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab249/gattisisgood/My%20Car/IMG_1176.jpg

[jerryx1101]

pics taken at san jose auto show...;)

[zachbreaux]

Day 11: "I Hope This Helps"

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4267027927_9fd7ae873f.jpg

Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zachbreaux/4267027927/

[lotsofphotog]

LOL, Zach!

This is mine from tonight - we had to introduce ourselves on another forum I'm on, so here's mine.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4267925678_0ae2dedb2e.jpg

[OnTheLakeFishing]

Do most usually use the 50mm with AF or MF? Seems like mine hunts alot when in AF.

[zachbreaux]

I use AF and it can definitely get lost hunting in low light.

[implayaz9]

Bloody hell - That is sharp! Nice shot :)

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/10012010.jpg

vw key?

[jsswish]

vw key?


or audi

[egpulido89]

My other hobby...http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u176/itsmeagain5789/Canon%20XSI/_MG_8201.jpg
a bit grainy with iso being at 1600, f2, 1/60sec

[willy b]

Joanie - That is great!!

Zach - another great shot


The keys are Seat ;)

[zachbreaux]

Thanks again willy. Check out the 365 project in my sig.

[kshark]

I think I'd agree - the posted pics have the toyger stripes & markings vs spots typical of a bengal or leopard, but I'm no zoologist either...

Me wants a toyger kitten!

EDIT: looked a little more via google, & I'm not prepared to say toyger or bengal. The bengal seems to have more spots yet has stripes in front and hind and around legs...

He's a Bengal. :) Toyger would be cool though! Now my wife wants a Singapura too... :confused:

[kshark]

Ok - who is going to take photos of their tiger-cat in front of jungle plants first? :cool:

Hmm, good idea but we don't have any jungle plants around. :(

[kshark]

My kid learned how important a dollar was today:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4264876896_558eb4f860.jpg

Love the processing on these, nice shots!