maynaninirahan pala dyan sa taal volcano, galing ng mga pics
magkano bayad para tumawid

^^medyo tagaan sila sa presyo, May kasama akong visitor from US nun ang hinihingi sa amin eh 2,500 pesos pero tinawaran namin ng 1,500. Yung horse back ride to the crater cost 500pesos. Yung mga naninirahan eh yung pagguguide sa turista ang pinagkakakitaan.

Ano ba yung sasakyan from the mainland to volcano island? Bangka?

Taal pa rin... One of the many craters of the volcano as viewed from the volcanic island itself. Camera phone lang po iyan so pasensya na sa quality...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n37/icarus05x/Icarus173.jpg

Ano ba yung sasakyan from the mainland to volcano island? Bangka?

Mods, FREE YOUR MIND....at lilipad ka na patungong bulkan.:lol:

^^ Parang gusto mo yata syang ibaon ng buhay sa bulkan? :D Sige ka pag nagalit 'yan baka ikaw ang ibaon nya sa listahan ng mga banned. :colgate: hahaha, joke!!! :jk:

Was that even intended as a joke? :nuts:

I watch a game today between the mariners and the white sox. For those who are into photography. Can you guys teach me what how to do it better regarding this pics. Thanks!!


http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/chelseanayan/DSC_0296.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/chelseanayan/DSC_0301.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/chelseanayan/DSC_0303.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/chelseanayan/DSC_0292.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/chelseanayan/DSC_0285.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/chelseanayan/DSC_0317.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/chelseanayan/DSC_0286.jpg

^^ Never tried shooting on any sport events. In my opinion, you need to always put your subject a little off-center. Use the rule of third except for a situation that composing is time limited. I also suggest to use faster shutter speed ~1/500 to freeze the action. But based on the setting in your camera: F/5.6, 200mm, ISO 800, 1/125, this event is done at night or it's not a sunny day. Photos 2 and 4 will look great if you were able to freeze the ball. You got a good camera. Nikon D40 has a good Noise control over high ISO.

^^ Thanks @Wynngd,....I took the pictures at night time and around 100 m away. I used the dynamic mode to take the pics. I now realized that taking pictures is more complicated that I thought. :lol:

--edit--

Just found the answers.

my first macro of an insect.

http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs19/f/2007/235/d/c/Fly_by_GenocideKing.jpg

Fly

^ Ang galing ha. Ang ganda pa ng kulay ng tutubi (dragon fly).

Thanks @Lili. :)

sorry to interrupt, but can you sau ouch???

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/232/484424244_33ebdb9d0b.jpg?v=0

BTW, has anybody here in SSC thought of taking photos of a corpse?

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/sikatuna/sunset1a.jpg

erald™;14992611']BTW, has anybody here in SSC thought of taking photos of a corpse?

www.ogrishforum.com

don't ever try putting corpse photos please. i'm gonna faint! :lol:

nice dragonfly photo there!
it's so unusual to have dragonfly of that color. i don't see any of them here in makati. :(

@ portludlow, it's best to get photos at daytime if you are taking sports photos. so next time, ask them to play at daytime, not at night. :D
and yeah, try using high ISO (~400) and high shutter speeds (1/500 or higher). you may try to use multple bursts. I know D40 is capable of doing that. then choose the ones you like and delete the rest later.

where is Kapolei pala? Windsurfers po ba yung nasa right? Or just bancas? sarap naman magmuni-muni pag ganyan ang backdrop!

don't ever try putting corpse photos please. i'm gonna faint! :lol:

nice dragonfly photo there!
it's so unusual to have dragonfly of that color. i don't see any of them here in makati. :(

@ portludlow, it's best to get photos at daytime if you are taking sports photos. so next time, ask them to play at daytime, not at night. :D
and yeah, try using high ISO (~400) and high shutter speeds (1/500 or higher). you may try to use multple bursts. I know D40 is capable of doing that. then choose the ones you like and delete the rest later.


Nice photo! @terrapin

@Tebs, I'll put spoilers, if ever, haha kidding. :lol:

The photo btw was taken in Valley Golf....in Antipolo.

where is Kapolei pala? Windsurfers po ba yung nasa right? Or just bancas? sarap naman magmuni-muni pag ganyan ang backdrop!

@Tebs - Kapolei is in Hawaii near Honolulu where I am right now. Those are catamarans off the coast, they do windsurf on another beach. Oo nga, ang ganda dito. I have to find a way to live here pero cost of living is so high. Lots of beautiful sights (and people) and photo opportunities. Kaya click ng click.

@Gerald - Ganda ng macro shot mo. You have to quick with a sharp eye to take macro shots of insects.

@Portudlow - Night time sports photography is a real challenge. I would love to own a fast telephoto lens that professional sports shooters have. DCsportsbox.com (http://www.dcsportsbox.com) is run by a Pinoy sports photographer. Now he has a dream job.

Here is one example of his work.
http://dcsportsbox.com/main/images/stories/MLB/Nats/img_7995.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample121.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample120.jpg

thanks for sharing your inputs to point and click people like me. :)
Other pics that I took that you guys can critique.

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/chelseanayan/DSC_0248.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/chelseanayan/DSC_0272.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/chelseanayan/DSC_0289.jpg

I took this about 3 years ago... I'm seated at the last row, holding the camera tighly. :D The rules didn't say no cameras allowed so I took the camera with me. :colgate:

Enchanted Kingdom's Space Shuttle
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z133/ron973/EK-SS_1024x768.jpg

Wtf? Hindi ka ba nahilo Aaron? :D

Naka lima pa nga akong balik matapos iyan eh. :D

i dunno if this is the right forum to post this. i'm using a Fuji FinePix S3Pro at work. never tried this cam for an outdoor shoot. aside from reading the manual, can i get tips from u folks how to exploit the capabilities of this cam? my film photography skills learned during my college days a lot diiferent when it comes to dslr's.

^^ Welcome to Photography 101. The Fuji FinePix S3Pro is a very nice camera which I understand is based on the Nikon N80. For me, digital is more forgiving than film and digital allows you much more options. Just take the S3Pro out and start taking pictures. What you learned with film will still hold true especially with composition and lighting. So are you a portrait photographer? Post some of your work here!:)

^^ Welcome to Photography 101. The Fuji FinePix S3Pro is a very nice camera which I understand is based on the Nikon N80. For me, digital is more forgiving than film and digital allows you much more options. Just take the S3Pro out and start taking pictures. What you learned with film will still hold true especially with composition and lighting. So are you a portrait photographer? Post some of your work here!:)


thnx for the reply terrapin, well, im not really a photographer in the real sense, im a designer/graphic artist for a certain RTW brand, we use to hire a commercial photographer, but a year ago we decided to do things ourselves. we use the cam for pictorials and product shoots for our catalogues and poster ads tarps etc. then i do the editing layouts and stuffs like that. dati gamit namin Canon EOS 30D kaso ang bigat not good for shooting a couple of thousand pics in a day (makukuba ka dito), so we switched to the fuji cam. tried shooting outdoors, since hindi controlled ang environment naghahabol ako ng araw, di naman pede tanghali, d best to shoot kasi is in the morning and late afternoon para may drama. post some works here? pede ba indoors portrait d2?

^^ Wow, I hope to see some fashion shoots here, it seems like we've pretty much covered a lot of topics before but not that one. :okay:

hope na pwede rito ang fashion pix
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b91/ricafort/nadine.jpg

:okay: :applause: :applause: Great job @SideWinderx! More.. more..

I love Nadine! :kiss:

oi meron palang ganito.. gusto kong maging amateur photog din! pero d ko yata alam yung settings ng camera :lol:

I love Nadine! :kiss:

this one's for yah
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b91/ricafort/nadine2-1.jpg

^^@SideWinder....nice pics. :applause: what are you guys marketing? :)

Oh wow. @SideWinder must be a professional. :)

^^@SideWinder....nice pics. :applause: what are you guys marketing? :)

RTW

Oh wow. @SideWinder must be a professional. :)

professional?? nah, i dont even know how to use a light/exposure meter:)

^^ that's the beauty of dslrs. it takes out the guessing game. pero sometimes i'll just experiment on the openings and speed to check on the effect.

professional?? nah, i dont even know how to use a light/exposure meter:)

OK, but your graphic design experience is shining through with these shots. You should take your S3Pro out and show us your work. :okay: Thanks for sharing.

oh nice pics. good job! :)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b91/ricafort/outdoor.jpg
taken last year after a pictorial, subok sa outdoor

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b91/ricafort/outdoor2.jpg
shot 2

Ayos! Ganda ng model, location and mood ng picture. The second photo's lighting could be better to highlight the model's face better. :)

im an aspiring photographer.... could somebody elighted me about lenses... like which lens to use...

^^ A good place to start is Philip Greenspun's Photo.net. There is a section on learning the basics of good photography and a good section on lenses. http://photo.net/learn/making-photographs/

I know you were considering a Canon DSLR, and he does talk a lot about Canon lenses in his lens section.

^^dude, thanks for the website.... appreciate it

Ayos! Ganda ng model, location and mood ng picture. The second photo's lighting could be better to highlight the model's face better. :)

thanx for d comment, mga 4 pm yan ang shot na yan, decided not to use a reflector, para makuha ang medyo gloomy mood, that chamba shot ended as a cover in a catalogue.

since mamaya meron akong shoot sa mga kids, try ko lumabas at maging trigger happy, kaso wala akong subject. waaaaa!!!!

a pink towel and some raccoon eyed ati-atihan guys (tanghali kasi hirap hanap angle) willing to strike a pose
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b91/ricafort/pinktowel.jpg

Trying..

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/GeraldBlack/IMG_0869.jpg
Grime

Closure
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/GeraldBlack/IMG_0865.jpg

stealth photography rin ba ang mga "boso" pics? meron kasi ako eh. :)

@Gerald nice imagery. I almost feel like taking a shower looking at the "grime". The door shot is interesting. So is it closing or is it opening? I know it says "closure", but the light for me says "opening":)

loved this thread/forum

thanks for the tips...


:D

i took multi-shots of a crowded NAIA immigration counter using my phone.. i pretended having a call.. the porters noticed me since i was making up words and not making sense..:nuts: :nuts:

@Gerald nice imagery. I almost feel like taking a shower looking at the "grime". The door shot is interesting. So is it closing or is it opening? I know it says "closure", but the light for me says "opening":)

i agree w/ you on that..... "opening". anyway, nice shot

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b91/ricafort/outdoor2.jpg
shot 2
The second photo's lighting could be better to highlight the model's face better. :)

Seems like he didn't use reflectors (reflective discs, reflector disc, light discs, litediscs, or whatever permutations of its name) to light the model's face. Outdoor shots will definitely benefit from using one, an assistant would be of help in holding it.

yup, thomasian, no reflector whatsoever :)

aided by the use of a reflector board using a S2 cam :)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b91/ricafort/DSCF4351.jpg

@Gerald nice imagery. I almost feel like taking a shower looking at the "grime". The door shot is interesting. So is it closing or is it opening? I know it says "closure", but the light for me says "opening":)


Hey, I haven't thought of that, :nuts: :lol: . Perhaps an ending signifies a new "opening". :)

hey guys, where can i find the 1st installment of this thread?

Raven's "Autumn in Ortigas".........na may puno ng niyog:lol:
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee196/ravencute83/PICT0121.jpg

hey guys, where can i find the 1st installment of this thread?

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=355776

thanx jhaelnis

Sira na yata yung camera ko. Ayaw magcharge. Yung charge indicator(orange light) lits up for 12-30 secs then it suddenly turns off. Tsk tsk tsk

Bukas na po ang bagong Filipino Photo Contest: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1007 sa mga hindi pa po nakakaalam :)

Sira na yata yung camera ko. Ayaw magcharge. Yung charge indicator(orange light) lits up for 12-30 secs then it suddenly turns off. Tsk tsk tsk

Could be just the battery. Have you tried a different battery?

Di pa. Battery kaya yun? Kasi the last time na chinarge ko, ok pa naman, naghcarge naman diretso, saka matagal din maubos yung battery. Kanina kinalog ko, meron gumagalaw sa loob :lol: Baka yun ang reason.

:lol: Baka gusto mo lang ng bagong camera. If you shake it hard enough, you might get your wish.:jk:

Seriously though from experience a bad battery could cause the camera to act like that. Depending on the age and the amount of usage, these rechargeable batteries die out rather suddenly.

Hmm.....pacheck ko nga. Pero lately kasi, I was contemplating to get a new one. Nasense siguro kaya nagtatampo :lol:

ganun talaga yun! :yes: that same thing happened to my former camera... pinagsasabihan ko lagi, pag hindi ka umayus ibabalibag kita sa pader! ayun kusang nawala!!....Kaya sa dito sa bago kong Cam medyo hinay hinay ako sa pagrereklamo :lol:...kasi baka next year pa ako makabili ng Nikon D40,pag nasira ito wala akong gagamitin sa pasko

Same here, next year pa ako makabibili ng Nikon D80 at puro reklamo ako sa aking Panasonic kaya 'yun tuloy, nasira. Good thing dad bought a new point and shoot :D

^^ You own a Lumix sinj?

Yep pero sira na siya, dinala namin sa service center and ang sabi du'n, Php10,000 ang pagpaparepair kasi lens ang nasira so ayun, nidispose na siya and dad bought a new point and shoot (Olympus)

eto sa cam phone lang., sa pasig river., :)
ang cute nung bata., :)

na post ko na ata to sa pasig river thread., :)

http://i2.tinypic.com/6gxrs6b.jpg

Kung bibili ako ng DSLR na kaya ang consecutive shots. Anong brand and model masasuggest niyo?

Nikon D80? D40x? D200?

go for nikon or fuji cams, interchangeble pa ung mga lente ng mga brand na yan, lalo na kung meron ka nang lente from ur previous cam, canon???? negative

When deciding on a DSLR this was the best advice I have seen so far on the net:

"1. It's the photographer, not the camera, that makes the picture."
"2. Find what fits your hand; they all work, but they may not all work for you."
"3. You will have different camera bodies; you're really buying lens."

Some have even suggested that since camera bodies are always improving that DSLR bodies are disposable and its the lens that ultimately sticks with you.

a big agree on the above.

Nice photos. I like the spider photo. I wish we could have areas like Bryant park here.

sinjin: Tanggalin mo pentax sa list. Nikn and Canon are widely used by pros and enthusiast. Im not familiar with olympus. I have yet to try one. :D

funny what you guys think about pentax.

check this out before making conclusions...
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/home#section=HOME&subSection=0&subSubSection=0&language=EN
it's all in the photographer.

nice site j-pol. i assume these guys are pros. and nice flickr site too.

just to clear up a bit. cameras are just tools. anybody can use a camera, but not all can see anything with a photographer's/artist eye. it's in the seeing. it's in the composing. it's trying to use the camera and it's features to capture "the moment".

i am using olympus and i find it ok. in fact i'm using it often than nikon. so it's also a highly recommended make. in fact, a lot of those that i really like was with olympus.

i've seen artists using polaroids, instamatics, etc in creating their art. and all i can say, wow, why didn't think/see of that before.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample122.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample123.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample124.jpg

^^ @paul excellent thoughts and images. The images take you to that moment in time that you have captured! Nice.

@jpol, thanks for sharing. I use a Pentax DSLR *istDL. Proudly made in the Philippines! Some of my sample amateur shots.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/sikatuna/manhattan.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/sikatuna/scarlett.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/sikatuna/iris.jpg

hehe, thanks terrapin. that middle pic, nice autumn-like colours. is it a condo?

@terrapin, i'm glad there's a pentaxian in here. i have a k100d. btw, are in dpr or pentaxforums? i'm not a fanboy myself but i gotta correct people's wrong perceptions of the less popular brands like pentax, olympus, fuji and sigma. i think both the big companies have had too much marketing and advertising, that people tend to forget about the essence of photography. Pros do not use canon and nikon exclusively. saying otherwise is just the wrong notion.

@paul, first of all i would like to say that we both have the same names, PAUL. lol. i totally agree with you about cameras being just tools. cameras are pretty much like an artist's paint brush, with the film or sensor as his canvas and light as him medium. but as with every tool, there's always a specific brand or type that perfectly fits the artist's needs. there are even some outstanding photographs taken with a pinhole camera.

and another thing paul, about the website pentaxphotogallery.com... not all of those guys are pros. some are beginners, like me, amateurs, and enthusiasts. you might wanna check these guys out: Mark Dimalanta, Bong Manayon, Larry Monserate Piojo, Lorenzo Perfecto, Rodney Torres, Alvin Panganiban, Randall Cipriano, and Jan Paul Vincent Yap, although there are more in that site i just couldn't remember the others. They are all filipinos.

sure paul! hehhehe. felt weird saying that.

problem is, it's like coke and pepsi. few people think of good drinks outside the two. as in cameras, there's a lot of very good brands outside of nikon and canon. a year ago, i made a critical decision whether i would still go for nikon. i did a research a bit and found out that olympus was way cheaper than the two. plus they have this 2-lens kit was for me was a steal. i was an olympus convert after that.

indeed, the smaller companies offer greater bang for your buck. the big c and n just sucks you into spending more money for quality that are equal to or inferior to the less marketed companies. c and n lenses are just too expensive for me. IQ-wise they are not an improvement over the others.

so much for the ranting. let's just post some pictures.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1022/617101375_a75606b6dc_o.jpg

^^ Nice. What macro lens did you use with this?

@terrapin, i'm glad there's a pentaxian in here. i have a k100d. btw, are in dpr or pentaxforums? i'm not a fanboy myself but i gotta correct people's wrong perceptions of the less popular brands like pentax, olympus, fuji and sigma. i think both the big companies have had too much marketing and advertising, that people tend to forget about the essence of photography. Pros do not use canon and nikon exclusively. saying otherwise is just the wrong notion.some outstanding photographs taken with a pinhole camera.

Haha.. just think about what Anselm Adams was using. I'm not active in any Pentax forums, but have seen there is strong support for the product line. I'm finding that Flickr provides lots of great inspiration, and I saw your Flickr site and was wamly greeted by your Pentax MX. I still use my ME super and it still is tack sharp. I find that the old Pentax AF lenses work great and are alot cheaper than the C and N lenses.

Nice that you mentioned Sigma. My first DSLR was the Sigma SD9. Built like a tank, produced great color and the lenses were inexpensive. The Pentax is nicer to take while traveling and less conspicuous. Like anything else each camera has its shortcomings, but the good photographer learns how to overcome those shortcomings.

hehe, thanks terrapin. that middle pic, nice autumn-like colours. is it a condo?
Paul yes that is a residential condo on Baltimore's waterfront. Aptly called Scarlett Place located near Little Italy. I took that last fall.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1022/617101375_a75606b6dc_o.jpg

vedy vedy nicy.:lol: the eyes, are kinda intimidating. :lol:

this i took a long time ago with a nikon d70 and still remains my favorites. a repost.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample51.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/DSC_3577.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/sikatuna/scarlett.jpg


^^this looks like the building here in the inner harbor in baltimore.:)

anyway, after sharing of views on camera brands and tips on choosing one i want to commend you guys on the pics that you posted.

@paulkurps wow! saw your flickr site, it seems that you really love macros, so your an artist din pala by profession.

@terrapin geesh, that cityscape really blew me. great shot!

@j_pol nice macro shot, i bet thats an alien lifeform. hehehe

hope i could do those shots like you guys

Sigma, rin nga pala gamit ko lente, 2nd hand pa galing ng quiapo, mahal ng nikon eh.

"wala sa camera yan, asa kumukuha yan"
i remember during my college days in our photography class, im so embarrassed even to show what kinda cam im usin, kasi at that time, masyadong kasi siyang antique, nabili lang sa quiapo 2nd hand din. all metal na ricoh or nikon ang brand, ang todong speed pa ata non ay 1/100th of a sec lang. lumapit ang dean namin (who happens to be our photography instructor) niyaya ako sa office niya then he showed me an his cam, its the same cam just like what im using. Since then, di na ako nahiya. kahit lo-tech sinasabi ko na lang "potek, ganitong cam din nga gamit ng dean natin eh". hehehe...

thanks sidewinderx. hehehe. it seems there's just so much in the details.

"wala sa camera yan, asa kumukuha yan"
i remember during my college days in our photography class, im so embarrassed even to show what kinda cam im usin, kasi at that time, masyadong kasi siyang antique, nabili lang sa quiapo 2nd hand din. all metal na ricoh or nikon ang brand, ang todong speed pa ata non ay 1/100th of a sec lang. lumapit ang dean namin (who happens to be our photography instructor) niyaya ako sa office niya then he showed me an his cam, its the same cam just like what im using. Since then, di na ako nahiya. kahit lo-tech sinasabi ko na lang "potek, ganitong cam din nga gamit ng dean natin eh". hehehe...

great insight. sometimes we are just so consumed with the brand that we wonder, is it really helping in the creative process? just like you i had a very old camera i used during my college photography subject. the camera was german-made with a little known name - lordomat. i thought i made some great shots with that (or so, hehe). i'm gonna look for it when i go home. i got it from father, and little is known of it in our family history. i'm wanting to buy one over ebay to honour my dad.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/0160-leidolf-lordomat.jpg

@ paulkrups wow! so thats the kinda cam your using then huh? parang ganyan ung cam ko dati pero mas jurrasic pa dyan, same din, fix din ung lens. i believe buhay pa ung cam ko na yan, maybe my wifey just stashed it away somewhere, pahanap ko nga. i got fond memories with that cam, its very basic, walang kalikot, aperture at shutter speed at iso lang, nothin fancy, and it doesnt have battery pa. talagang super manual talaga. heheheh.... whew, those were the days.

sidewinderx. i think it had a family of lenses. kaso very difficult to look for (f2.8). medyo maliit ito ito compared with the other brands. yung sa akin, me sira na spring or something, kaya i made a guess on the distance, adjust then shoot.

@sidewinderx - Thanks, that cityscape shot was being in the right place at the right time. Was at a wedding in Brooklyn and boy I never imagined a more glorious sunset.

@incognito_rn - hehe.. that is in Baltimore Harbor.

@paul - Wow, Lordomatic. Now that is rare. I almost looks like a Zeiss Ikon. I have managed to start a collection of cameras that I have used through the years. I still have my Nikkormat and Rolleiflex. Most of them were handed down to me. It is funny how much sentimental value a mechanical piece of equipment can have.

OK, nice stories about how everyone started in photography. I remember back in college where they loaned everyone with a manual Pentax K1000 SLR for the semester. The logic here was that you would learn all the basics of photography but still allow you to concentrate on composition and lighting. Auto settings were a definite no-no.

@paul - Wow, Lordomatic. Now that is rare. I almost looks like a Zeiss Ikon. I have managed to start a collection of cameras that I have used through the years. I still have my Nikkormat and Rolleiflex. Most of them were handed down to me. It is funny how much sentimental value a mechanical piece of equipment can have.

strange eh, but yes, we do get attached to something, hehehe. they said it's a cousin of leica, but i dunno. despite it's age, it was still getting good photos. it had a very simple mechanism, no fancy-smancy.

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Pennsylvania Countryside
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The Harvest
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Orchard Path
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Apple Leaf
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Market Basket
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Golden Honey
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Multi Generational Apple Pickers
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ohhh WOW!, buti meron pang orchard harvest sa inyo( nasa MD ka nga pala, but that is close enough...). Nice weather there for picking apples and other fruits. Sinalanta kami ng bagyo dito, but was able to get fresh strawbwrries a couple of months ago.

I envy all the photos posted in this thread :drool:

@Tsinoy, yes this is prime time for fruit picking in the mid atlantic states. Meron din peach at pear orchards nearby, sadly nawawala na ang mga orchards dahil sa urban sprawl. Kaya kami na punta sa Pennsylvania.

@Sinjin, no need to envy. Your photos are well done as well. Just share them more often here!:okay: Are getting close to getting your DSLR?

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@Sinjin, no need to envy. Your photos are well done as well. Just share them more often here!:okay: Are getting close to getting your DSLR?

Thanks. Ummm, I'm 1/3 my way to getting my DSLR :D

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evian is naive spelled backwards :sly:

hi guys, can anyone explain me pano ginawa tong photo na to? thanks

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perhaps 3/ frames then combined into one using Photoshop's layering feature. Am I right?

Nice photos again Sir Paul. I'm amazed how you create extraordinary photos out of the ordinary sceneries and objects. gusto ko yung plant at yung pancit. :)

yamyam...does an apple picker lose the appetite to eat apple over time @ terrapin?

Vincent Yap, although there are more in that site i just couldn't remember the others. They are all filipinos.

Used to be my classmate at the Beginner's Photography class. :) very talented indeed.

evian is naive spelled backwards :sly:

hmmm....interesting. i think i've seen exports of this brand before at work. but i forgot from where to where.

perhaps 3/ frames then combined into one using Photoshop's layering feature. Am I right?

Nice photos again Sir Paul. I'm amazed how you create extraordinary photos out of the ordinary sceneries and objects. gusto ko yung plant at yung pancit. :)

yamyam...does an apple picker lose the appetite to eat apple over time @ terrapin?

how do I use that layering feature? sorry bano eh.

hehe...di ko din, di masyadong alam. how would you want to know? I've only done two layers. pero 3, no. nagpaturo ako dati sa isang workmate na marunong.

^^ kahit 2 layers ok narin? ok lang?

ok let's try. check your private messages.

^^ kahit 2 layers ok narin? ok lang?

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^ Eto, parang 3 photos yan that were merged using Photoshop's Photomerge tool (file -> automate -> photomerge) :)

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@paulkrps, galing naman po ng mga photos nyo. :okay:

thanks mhe-ann and tebs.

sensya na ganado akong magpost ng mga shots ko. hehehe.

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sensya na ganado akong magpost ng mga shots ko. hehehe.


Keep em coming Paul! Your photos always remind me of the quote from my favorite architect Mies van der Rohe - "God is in the details." :)

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Ordinary sunset in Manila Bay, haaaay.:)

Guys medyo OP pero I created a Flickr Group for those who are using Flickr for their photos... I hope join kayo:)

it's Skyscrapercity Philippines
here's the URL:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/577569@N22/

Guys medyo OP pero I created a Flickr Group for those who are using Flickr for their photos... I hope join kayo:)

it's Skyscrapercity Philippines
here's the URL:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/577569@N22/

done.

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Hello Paul. :wave: I enjoy your pictures but it is truly refreshing to see you post a photo that is not macro this time. My eyes are refreshed just looking at this one. Nice to see you posting your wonderful photos again.

Another photo-enthusiast missing in this thread is Sir Dudz.

thanks lili and terrapin. surely i will posting more as a contribution to this wonderful thread.

i will be in davao from the 20th december to 3rd of january. hope to shoot some davao pics during that time.

some more. fall colours in an otherwise summer temperature. this is a pretty strange time to be here in toronto. this is insanely abnormal.

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Hello! :D Want to ask for advice

I currently have a Canon Powershot A700 (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona700/). I'm also currently thinking of buying a Canon S5 IS (http://www.dpreview.com/news/0705/07050703canons5is.asp).

I'm not that cash-strapped, so I want to make the best decision before buying. I'm asking if it's worth it to upgrade to a S5 IS.

One issue I'm thinking is that both are basically point and shoot cameras, so is there a big difference? Will you guys suggest that I just save up for an DSLR (like a 400D :D).

prices of dslrs are going down as currencies are strenghtening against the us dollar. a short wait can probably work for you if you are very interested in dslrs.

thanks mhe-ann and tebs.

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:lol:Surprisingly artistic:lol:

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:D my wild imagination is working again:lol:

^^ pilyong shadow, huh :lol:

Hello! :D Want to ask for advice

I currently have a Canon Powershot A700 (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona700/). I'm also currently thinking of buying a Canon S5 IS (http://www.dpreview.com/news/0705/07050703canons5is.asp).

I'm not that cash-strapped, so I want to make the best decision before buying. I'm asking if it's worth it to upgrade to a S5 IS.

One issue I'm thinking is that both are basically point and shoot cameras, so is there a big difference? Will you guys suggest that I just save up for an DSLR (like a 400D :D).

Go for DSLR D series. I believe you already mastered the technicalities of photography and you had proven that already. It is time for you to start investing for pro purposes.

Go for DSLR D series. I believe you already mastered the technicalities of photography and you had proven that already. It is time for you to start investing for pro purposes.
Thanks sige ... I'm pretty much decided na. Most probably I'll buy it sa Manila because it's cheaper. This time I'd want to buy it personally so when I do, I hope I can meet you guys too. :D

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The New Sony Alpha A700 DSLR :shocked:

At last, I have finally made a decision. I'm getting the D40x since its cheaper, I'm just a starter, its more handy and there's no significant difference in the photo quality (between the D40x and D80) so I'm getting one soon. But how soon is soon? I don't know :lol:

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My favorite tree in its falling splendor.

Nice! Isn't it quite overexposed though?

Yes, I wanted to oversaturate the colors and exposure to convey my feelings that glorious day. Just playing around with the manual exposure settings. The automatic settings just was too gloomy.

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My favorite tree in its falling splendor.

HOw I wish we have these kinds of trees here in PH... with red and orange leaves.

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My favorite tree in its falling splendor.

very nice colours there. is this shot very new? too bad that fall here in toronto was quite short and very wet.

I took this shot on Sunday. We finally had some cool weather come through. I think if I ever move out of Maryland, I will miss the fall weather the most with the changing colors and the more comfortable temperatures. Fall here lasts longer than the spring where it is winter one day and summer the next.

Hi guys! I'm back in this thread! I'm going to post my latest shots from my point and shoot camera, the Olympus FE-240 (my Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2's lens set needed to be replaced but it was too expensive so dad bought me a new one). The features are limited but I tried to make the most out of it. I'd appreciate comments, tips, advices, anything that would help me improve my photography skills. Thanks!

Some shots of candles from yesterday's power outage

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Some more shots from the brownout. This time with an emergency light and a food cover

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And when power was restored, I took some shots of our Christmas decorations

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Some ant shots earlier

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^^ I'm not a pro but the best photo in the set IMHO is your candle photo #3 :)

^^^ Agree. Yan din dapat sasabihin ko. Good job sinjin! :okay:

some of my paulkrps inspired tinkerings:D please dont expect much:D

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Camera Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Shooting Date/Time 11/16/2007 8:37:13 PM
Shooting Mode Program AE
Shutter Speed 1/60
Aperture Value 5.6
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 400
Focal Length 55.0 mm
Image Size 640x480
Flash Exposure Compensation 0
Red-eye Reduction On
Shutter curtain sync1st-curtain sync
White Balance Mode Shade
White balance compensation B9
AF Mode Manual focusing
Color Space sRGB
Noise Reduction Off
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Camera Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Shooting Date/Time 11/16/2007 8:34:41 PM
Shooting Mode Program AE
Shutter Speed 1/60
Aperture Value 5.6
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 400
Focal Length 47.0 mm
Image Size 640x427
Flash On
Flash Exposure Compensation 0
Red-eye Reduction On
Shutter curtain sync 1st-curtain sync
White Balance Mode Shade
White balance compensation B9
AF Mode Manual focusing
Color Space sRGB
Noise Reduction Off
Drive Mode Single-frame shooting

some more. go on criticise! but be kind:D

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^^ @MtApoStandard Nice concept shots. I like the cool tones of your photos. Maybe next time you can try tighter zooms or cropping on the last three shots so that the subject is better defined. Good to see a Canon EOS user here:okay:


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@Sinjin, I like this shot the best. Very mysterious ang effect. The camera almost seems like its floating. I like the Olympus FE-240 since it has the big screen and seems sturdy in a very compact size.

Keep on posting guys!

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I love this.

terrapin and soulmaker thanks guys

So going back to taking pics in SSC fashion...

Bonifacio Global City

I'll appreciate criticisms, praises, or whatever, anything constructive that would help me improve my shots and make it at least ala-Dudz. :D

Isn't it a little too sharp? Would it be nicer if it was a little, just a little, softer? I thought cityscapes and skylines should be sharp (tama ba, or it's a matter of personal preference?) so I kept it that way.

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^^ Perfect 10/10. The framing and composition is just right. Honestly, at first glance, I thought that this was a rendering. :okay:

Aaron join the UPC!

^^ I haven't done that before yet, tell me more about it. Haha, mod pa naman ako tapos di ko alam kung paano kalakaran sa UPC. At least kung may tulong nyo mas magiging maayos ang pagjoin ko at di masasayang yung chance at yung exposure na maibibigay nito para sa Pilipinas. Suggest a title for the pic na rin.

Winter is slowly creeping in...

Two weeks ago bursting with color :)
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Today barren and cold >(
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Batangas City View


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Took these last night 11/23/2007...

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My latest photos:

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Voyage

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My World (that's how the moon looked last night; there was a reflection thing around it. Care to explain?)

^^lovely pix!:)

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My World (that's how the moon looked last night; there was a reflection thing around it. Care to explain?)

A friend sent me an SMS telling me to check the moon last night. This must be it. Paglabas ko ng bahay, puro clouds lang nakita ko with a hint ng moon na nakatago.

Oo, some sent GMs last night about that.

Hmm, ano ba tawag diyan?

^^ It is called a halo, nimbus or gloriole. For the moon, it's called a moon dog...

Here's an article from wiki...

A halo (ἅλως; also known as a nimbus or Gloriole) is a ring of light that surrounds an object.

Halos, also known as icebows, are optical phenomena that appear near or around the Sun or Moon, and sometimes near other strong light sources such as street lights. There are many types of optical halos, but they are mostly caused by ice crystals in cold cirrus clouds located high (5–10 km, or 3–6 miles) in the upper troposphere. The particular shape and orientation of the crystals is responsible for the type of halo observed. Light is reflected and refracted by the ice crystals and may split up into colors because of dispersion, similarly to the rainbow.

Sometimes in very cold weather optical halos are formed by crystals close to ground level, called diamond dust. The crystals behave like jewels, refracting and reflecting sunlight between their faces, sending shafts of light in particular directions.

Atmospheric phenomena such as halos were used as an empirical means of weather forecasting before meteorology was developed.

Other common optical phenomena involving water droplets rather than ice crystals include the glory and the rainbow.

Di ko rin siguro. Googled it eto lumabas.

Moon Halo (http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/atmos/moonhalo.html)

Ayan, tama, cold weather, seems fitting kasi medyo malamig last night. Giniginaw ako sa electric fan pa alng :lol:

Summer is near. Could anyone suggest any hotel or resort in any of the provinces around Manila (Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Bulacan, Bataan, etc.) wherein I could have wonderful views of the Metro Manila Skyline? Thanks :)

Try mo Island Cove sa Kawit, Cavite.

Repost ko lang ito for Sinjin... Antipolo would still be your best bet. You've been to Padi's Point, Cloud Nine nearby has a hotel. Try mo rin yung Villa Cristina sa Antipolo Proper.

Kung Cavite... Try mo overnight sa Corregidor. There's a hotel there too.

did not know where to post these amazing

pics from FLICKR, but taken by hannah lasco (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hannahlasco/)

metro manila taken from antipolo.....

....at sun setting with effect of sun rising --> "like dawn"
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....at "rain or shine"
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....at noon
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...at dusk
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...at night

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and extra

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Yung last pic, parang similar sa Atlanta banner a few days ago. Mas maganda pa kung yan ginamit. Yung Atlanta banner kasi hiwa-hiwalay ang mga skyscrapers.

Yung at noon pic. Puwedeng gawing banner. Edit lang kelangan. Its nice.

^ Can someone edit them to 719x123? I'm sure the admins would be convinced if we had a good banner such as that. :yes:

Eto, ginawa ko na. :lol:

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Di ba ipapaalam dun sa kumuha nung pic? :D

hah...ang galing! well done zach. galing din ng kumuha. looks like a continuum of skyline.

Ganda naman ng pictures from Hannah Lasco. Galing!

Q: Are there people na bibili ng sira na camera? Just wondering

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This (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-462048-candle.html)must be an inspiration :)

http://69.90.174.253/photos/display_pic_with_logo/10382/10382,1123062371,3.jpg

^ Hmm, I didn't see that photo before; I was just experimenting

I want to share mine too..

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1AM yesterday

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^^ Wow, kita na yung craters nung moon, try ko rin nga. :D

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11.10.07

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I want to share mine too..

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1AM yesterday



How did you do this? Your cam can handle great zoom. How long is the exposure?

wow, very nice moon shot! let me guess...48X zoom. or more. i also have a shot like this, but not as close and nice as this one. it's on my screensaver sa cellphone.

soul, this does not need long exposure. your S3-IS cam can do this. remember, we have the same cam, almost lang pala, mine is S2. Kung kaya ng cam ko, kaya din ng sayo. Set it to Program mode, manual focus (infinity siyempre) and maximum zoom. Try it. You will be amazed. :) Or better yet, let's borrow Ibex' cam.

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hehehe, really struggled with this shot in a -15 weather (sakit nga mga extremeties ko). but in a way, it had a natural watercolour-like or dreamy effect.

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and speaking of winter, here's one. kinda lost the original file of this, sayang.

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you never cease to amaze us sir paul. :okay: kainggit. nawiwili na naman akong gamitin si kumpareng S2. by the way, were your garlic and onions from a Taiwanese store? ah, forget it.

Aaron, you captured my fave side of OneMcK. I like how it's so thin and curvy on one side and expansive on the other.

you never cease to amaze us sir paul. :okay: kainggit. nawiwili na naman akong gamitin si kumpareng S2. by the way, were your garlic and onions from a Taiwanese store? ah, forget it.

Aaron, you captured my fave side of OneMcK. I like how it's so thin and curvy on one side and expansive on the other.

haha, it's from an asian shop, probably either taiwan or mainland.

alam mo bang i minute lang sa ako winter shot na yan then i had to ran back to the car, sakit talaga.:lol:

if they're extra big, chances are, mga galing TW. they're killing the market of local suppliers dito sa Pinas. :(

ingat lang po sa frostbite. worth it naman...i like your second photo. one day siguro i will make a print out ng mga photos ninyo at ng mga iba pa dito, then have it signed by you personally. then display natin pag nagkaron ako ng sariling bahay...:)

you in the philippines ba? will be in manila 20th bound for davao ( i think last flight) then back again january 3rd for a wedding (hindi po ako, hehehe, sponsor lang). january 4th for hongkong bound for vancouver then toronto.

^^ Uy.. I'll be home for Christmas too. Sa Bohol naman ako. I'll be on the lookout for a Pinoy Canuck wearing an Olympus DSLR around his neck. haha..:lol:

bad trip nga e, the contact pin (for compact flash) is broken. buti na lang me xd card ako. i was forced to buy a drive (yung me xd) for it, ang nakakainis pa, me compatibility issues pala yung xd, so i had to look for 1 that supports m series xd card.

hmm...ok sir Paul. I'll choose some of your photos, then have them printed out, para maka pagautograph ako sa inyo. Then I'll see you in Hongkong. Haha...Errr, I mean HK-bound trip from NAIA. kaw din terrapin, send niyo naman link ng collection niyo sa kin. Para me collection tayo. Or better yet, send me your signed print out via FedEx, then I'll send mine. Hehe...pero demanding na yun. Personal na lang. At kung sino pang me magandang collection, send na lang kayo ng link, konting caption then I'll have them printed out para me collection ako. :)

^^ Aba.. mas maganda yata ang photo collections mo at kay Paul. Pupunta na lang ako sa office mo at kunin ko yung handsigned photos mo from Cambodia. :)

@Paul, It's a good thing that Olympus supports both Compactflash and xD. From experience though mas mahal ang xD drives. So is this repair under warranty?

hehe. di naman. walang masyadong buhay, kasi gloomy sa Angkor Wat. mas ok pa rin yung me buhay - yung me sense of nature ba - so ok ang animals, vegetation, at yung me tao siyempre. sige, daan ka dito sa office, pero tell me in advance para makapag-pa print ako. wag mo ako gugulatin ah. takot ako sa strangers eh. hehe...xenophobia. ano ba ok na size ng photo - yung 10"x12" ok na ba?

Sige, 10x12 is okay :lol: parang kahoy na yata yun ha pang construction? OK no surprises :banana:

anong kahoy for construction? sige, pili ka na lang ng natatandaan mong gusto mong photo. or idescribe mo, ako maghahanap. :) wag yun photo na andun ako ah, baka me bumili. :lol: panakot sa ipis.

eto 10x12 na kahoy,
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Ok, I'll pick and choose basta may discount ha? :lol:

^^ Aba.. mas maganda yata ang photo collections mo at kay Paul. Pupunta na lang ako sa office mo at kunin ko yung handsigned photos mo from Cambodia. :)

@Paul, It's a good thing that Olympus supports both Compactflash and xD. From experience though mas mahal ang xD drives. So is this repair under warranty?

it is with it's extended warranty. but i have to bring it first sa pinas before handing it over for the repair. alam mo naman, baka it will take 2-4 weeks for the repair.

cross section pala ng 10x12" hehe...for construction na pala yun. yun kasi nakita ko sa Minolta na malaking size ng pa digital print.

sige po. wala namang bayad sir paul. basta tig-isa lang. :lol:

Yeah, you're right about the warranty service. I recently had to send in Canon compact camera for warranty repair. It had the dreaded E18 error message. They sent me back a completely different refurbished camera. I guess its easier for them to just send another unit than repair.

Yeah, you're right about the warranty service. I recently had to send in Canon compact camera for warranty repair. It had the dreaded E18 error message. They sent me back a completely different refurbished camera. I guess its easier for them to just send another unit than repair.

hey i had some problem with my nikon d70 before, some kind of error. i dunno if sent me a new or refurbished one, but i noticed that they updated the firmware too. with that, i got hesitant with nikons.

i need your advice guys, i keen on submitting my shots to to these stock sites only to learn somewhere that they require at least a 12mp shots. and olympus has only a 10mp dslr. question is do i need to wait for another year for olympus to come up with an update for a 12 mp dslar? and what do you think of the aperture software for macs? have you used it? what are the comments about it?

I think if you have invested heavily in Olympus lenses then it might be worth the wait. When is Olympus coming out with the successor to the E-3? I did not realize the requirement for stock photos is 12MP. Don't be like my wife's cousin who is a sports photographer. He switched from Nikon to Canon and sold all his Nikon stuff on Ebay and Craigslist to fund his technology shift. He said that the value of the Nikons were good so he came out even.

I have not used Aperture. Been only using Photoshop CS3 and iPhoto. I've read though that Aperture is great for RAW formats. Need to download Aperture and try it for 30 days.

thanks, will take note of that.

Poll: Does Nikon or Canon have better dSLRs?
By Stephen Shankland, CNET.com
Dec 06, 2007


Be honest here for a second. If you're taking pictures with an SLR, there's a very good chance you're using either a Nikon or Canon camera, and therefore there's a good chance your loyalties are set. But what would you do if asked to give advice to somebody upgrading from a compact camera to a single-lens reflex model? Or what if you were a pro making a fresh start?

With SLRs suddenly very popular, we decided to run a poll to see what the fans out there have to say. So take a step back, think carefully for a moment, cast your vote in our Smackdown poll box (http://asia.cnet.com/digitalliving/smackdown/0,3800004923,62035305,00.htm), where Canon's EOS 40D heads off against Nikon's D300.

Here's how I see the competition right now. Canon has dominated the digital SLR market, but Nikon is coming on strong.


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Nikon's entry-level D40 and D40x models are relatively affordable, and it's putting image stabilization into even entry-level lenses. The image-stabilized 18-200mm lens has been Nikon's best-selling model ever, and Canon still doesn't have an equivalent for the folks who either want just one all-purpose lens or who are looking for a single lens to schlep on a vacation. Nikon's D80 and D200 were solid mid-range models, and the new D300 looks to be another strong contender.

But Nikon's real broadside came with the D3, the first SLR to follow Canon's high-end lead with models featuring image sensors the size of a full frame of 35mm film. Most SLRs feature less-expensive, smaller sensors that, at least in theory, have lower sensitivity for a given number of pixels, and that make SLR lenses behave differently compared to the film era. The D3 emphasizes pixel quality rather than pixel quantity, with ISO levels reaching to 25,600 in a pinch. Unlike Canon's full-frame models, it accepts lenses designed for smaller-sensor cameras by employing data only from the smaller central portion of the sensor.

Take the case of Greg Wilson, whose side business is Tiger Aerial Photography and who just bought a D300 even though his D200 is relatively new. "With the D300, I can now shoot at ISO 400 or even ISO 640 and get the same quality image as my D200 at ISO 200," he said. "If I did aerial photography 40 hours per week, I'd jump at the D3."

At the same time, Canon stumbled with its new EOS 1D Mark III, repairing and updating thousands of cameras after problems with a central feature, autofocus. Longtime Canon photographer Michael Reichmann decided it's time to let Nikon back into the fold.

But it would be foolish to discount either Canon's current popularity or its future product pipeline.

Here are some strengths. Its midrange EOS 40D has won favorable reviews for features such as revamped autofocus, a fast frame rate, weather sealing, and low image noise. Canon's third-generation full-frame flagship, the 1Ds Mark III that just started shipping, has a whopping 21.1 megapixels, leading Canon to position it against even higher-end medium-format rivals. Canon's solid base of professional photographers, built up through years of work, helps ensure a steady supply of high-quality new lenses. By designing and making its own SLR sensors, it's able to control some of its destiny and tightly integrate technology. And it's adding image stabilization to lower-end lenses.

Perhaps Canon's best competitive point against Nikon is its EOS 5D, its lower-priced full-frame camera. It currently costs close to a smaller-frame D300 and a lot less than the full-frame D3. The 5D is popular with enthusiasts, landscape photographers, stock-art specialists, and wedding photographers. And it's 2 years old, so don't be surprised if the rumored sequel (the 5D Mark II? The 7D?) is announced pretty soon.

I know there are plenty of other single-lens reflex choices out there besides the two heavyweights: Olympus, Sony, Sigma, Leica, Panasonic, Pentax, Samsung. We'll save that for our next poll, though.

CNET Asia (http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/digitalcameras/0,39001469,62035307,00.htm)

bipor ay porget:

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^^ Cool Paul! Have a safe trip and enjoy Davao!

thank you sir.

Hi all, sort-of new to the forum. I'll be traveling to the Philippines this week, and will bring my new point-and-shoot with me (Canon G9). I'm interested in taking photos around metro Manila, as well as in Bohol (I'll be there for a week).

I couldn't help but notice all of the great pics posted here, and I figured this might be the thread to seek advice. Could anyone recommend any spots in the metro worth visiting? I'm interested in capturing some urban scenes, both on the ground and from an elevated position. I know most buildings in Makati will have limited access, but perhaps a few of you might know of a way around that. I'll also be visiting Intramuros, and perhaps Binondo as well. Any recommendations or advice would be great. Thanks in advance...

i can only give you advise for your makati leg of trip.

you can take a hirise condotel around makati. for accessibility, try BSA Suites. That's right beside Greenbelt area and very near Ayala. But if you prefer within Salcedo, you can take Four Seasons Salcedo or Fraser Place.

There's a fine dine resto at the 34F (rooftop) of Citibank Tower (Valero St) where I am working at. It's open during weekdays. Go there at dusk. Your view of the city will be breathtaking.

There's also a rooftop resto at City Garden Hotel along Makati Ave-Kalayaan St. It will provide you a panoramic view of Makati and Manila skylines, including Ortigas, plus the sunset. We've been there before, so I guess price will be ok. I posted the views here before.

Try also visiting Mall of Asia and the Esplanade on a Saturday. If you still have the time.

Hope that helps and enjoy your trip! Thanks for the compliment sa photo ng mga forumers. :okay:

Sir Paul, enjoy your trip sa Davao. Will we be seeing macro shots of durian and pomelo?

anything that i can lay my hands on. hahaha.

hehe...the list will be endless then. don't forget to share them. i mean the photos.

it will be delivered as promised.

hmmm...thanks po. in exchange for what po? :)

in exchange for you guys posting anything on christmas. hahaha.

i can only give you advise for your makati leg of trip.

you can take a hirise condotel around makati. for accessibility, try BSA Suites. That's right beside Greenbelt area and very near Ayala. But if you prefer within Salcedo, you can take Four Seasons Salcedo or Fraser Place.

There's a fine dine resto at the 34F (rooftop) of Citibank Tower (Valero St) where I am working at. It's open during weekdays. Go there at dusk. Your view of the city will be breathtaking.

There's also a rooftop resto at City Garden Hotel along Makati Ave-Kalayaan St. It will provide you a panoramic view of Makati and Manila skylines, including Ortigas, plus the sunset. We've been there before, so I guess price will be ok. I posted the views here before.

Try also visiting Mall of Asia and the Esplanade on a Saturday. If you still have the time.

Hope that helps and enjoy your trip! Thanks for the compliment sa photo ng mga forumers. :okay:

Thanks for the advice Tebs. A restaurant like the one in Citibank or the City Garden Hotel might just be the ticket; the girlfriend will be with me anyway.

anything that i can lay my hands on. hahaha.

Wow that would be nice! :okay:

What can you say of my latest photo?

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Salamat po sa mga nagcocomment, kayo po ang tumutulong sa akin na pagbutihan pang lalo ang fotografia :D

sir paul i sent you a pm. :)

@ spatial, we won't disturb you during your date. :D enjoy your stay. the Rockwell view will be awesome that night. be sure to go there (Citibank) before sunset. The west sundeck will give you a nice view of makati's jungle of skyscrapers (sans Enterprise...sad), and Ayala Centre...and the east sundeck will give you views of unobstructed view of Fort Bonifacio and Rockwell plus the towering One Roxas Triangle. i don't think the prize will be of problem to you. for a couple...Php2K will be too much!

Sinj...getting better indeed. :okay: but wait, parang me insect sa isang petal...hehe...ok, the other critics might say differently, but here's my comment:
you can be simplistic on your framing of subject. blurring the background is a good start. you did a good job there buddy. you can blur more by moving farther away from the sub then using your most powerful zoom. and what about focusing on one, two or 3 petals lang? or siguro macro. avoid putting too many possible subjects on your frame. that is, if you want to be simplistic. :)

^ Thanks po Kuya Francis! Nakakainspire po kasi ang mga photos dito kaya pinagsisikapan ko po talagang pagbutihan ang mga gawa ko.

Btw, my first HDR :D

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^ Thanks po Kuya Francis! Nakakainspire po kasi ang mga photos dito kaya pinagsisikapan ko po talagang pagbutihan ang mga gawa ko.

Btw, my first HDR :D

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sinj, this is a big jump from the ones in the photo contest entries.

here's usually what i do.

first things first, i'd rather not drown in the technicality of a shot. i'd rather be sensitive to the moment. while knowing the technicality helps, but it is not all in photography. when i look at a photo, i'd look at the lines, some shade or light, but often does it strike me to the heart. lot's of photos that were made famous failed technically, so just be sensitive and the rest will follow.

if i have macro subjects, i would want it that the backgrounds lessen their distractions on the subject. learn to crop, take away unnecessary areas that take you away from the subject.

what i've been doing is i let poetry go into my head, and reach for the moment. i have been a sucker for this moment thingy. i don't claim my shots are excellent, it's just i let the imagery do the talking, not the technicality.

so there.

there you go...

oo nga naman. emotion behind ba. wheesh...i wanna take photos of nature...sea waves, sunset, carefree children.

parang poetry din. me right timing.

Wow nakakainspire talaga. :) Makes me want to take a long walk outside and just savor the moment. Great advice for us photo buffs. Sometimes too much attention is placed on the perfection of the photo when it is the "moment" that is captured that will be long remembered.

salamat po.

savouring the moment, lunch that is.

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:lol: We will remember the moment, but you might get hungry rather quickly. :lol:

hehe, nakain ko na.

A random shot I took at a diner in FBGC :)

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haha...miss ko na ang dilis, ok ka talaga kumuha sir paul. pwedeng panlagay sa dining room.

@ sunog, san mo yan nakuha? ok naman! madilim talaga ang background. pero sabi nga ng mga kaibigan natin, just savor the moment. basta ba nasarapan ka sa pagkain mo sa global city.

sarap siguro magpunta sa beach of ilog, kuha lang ng random photos ng mga tao or nature.

sinjin, i am not so familiar with HDR. can you tell me how you do that? i was reading wiki about hdr but can't seem to comprehend what's being said there.

@ sunog, san mo yan nakuha? ok naman! madilim talaga ang background. pero sabi nga ng mga kaibigan natin, just savor the moment. basta ba nasarapan ka sa pagkain mo sa global city.

Sa Cebu Lechon.
A couple of friends wanted to eat lechon after attending service so...
Sad to say I didn't find their food that appealing :ohno:

Photo op na lang...
Pero di ganyan ka-dark du'n ha... i just made it look that way to emphasize the subject :lol:

"Sopdrinks" :lol:
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Lechon
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"Sopdrinks" :lol:
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Lechon
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kakagutom.:lol:kakahayblad.:lol:

me Cebu Lechon sa Hi Street? Hehe...Malamang sa Market!Market! Fave ko yang lechon...pero gusto ko yung paksiw na. Wahhh...I wanna go home, at magpapakatay ako ng isang baboy! :lol:

^^ Wala sya sa Hi St.

Malapit sya sa Home Depot yata yon (?)... right side if you're goin' towards the flyover :)

ah...yeah. i remember. di ba me bar sa malapit nun? napadaan ako dun dati. malapit sa mcdo right?

^^ yeah, you got it @Tebs :cheers:

Nasa kabilang side lang ang McDo :)

OT:

How did you do this? Your cam can handle great zoom. How long is the exposure?

Sorry @soulmaker27 ngayon ko lang masasgot tanong mo ngayon lang kasi ako muli napasyal dito :)

it's not a DSLR camera. 15X optical Zoom + 15 Digital Zoom lang ang kaya ng camera ko.

here's Cam the settings sa shot:

Manual setting
F-No = F/5.6
Exposure Time = 1/60secs
ISO speed = ISO80

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When you're in Marilog, Davao city kailangan ito to stay outdoors..^^

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7am December 1, 2007


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Dinilig ng hamog

^ Oh my, you can post those beautiful photos in the FPC thread. :)

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