Any photographers here?

[sparkchaser]

Who here in BAR dabbles in photography for more than taking pics of the family or updating their Facebook?

 

[Polly Parrot]

Ask Stewart, he takes nice photos of fruits and beaches.

 

[sparkchaser]

Besides Stewart. I already know he shoots and shoots way better than I do.

 

[Polly Parrot]

I've not seen anyone else's photography, just yours and Stewart's.

 

[chiangmaifalcon]

I used to get paid to take pictures. Usually they were of people who were with people other than whoever they were married to.

 

[Occlith]

Why do you ask? No paparazzi to be found?

 

[sparkchaser]

No, I was looking for someone to feel my pain for spending 700€ on a lens.

 

[sparkchaser]

My biggest problem is that I don't have "the eye" and 99% of my shots are meh at best; however, does Stewart have "the eye".

 

[Stewart]

Get Michael Freeman's The Photographer's Eye....think that's what it's called. Talks through the elements of composition, explaining why photos work.

 

[Occlith]

What type of lens did you buy? Did you overpay a lot, a little, or is that the normal price?

 

[sparkchaser]

Get Michael Freeman's The Photographer's Eye....think that's what it's called. Talks through the elements of composition, explaining why photos work.

I have it. Was reading it but then got distracted by something shiny or maybe sex. I can't really remember. I am about 25% through it and it is really good.

 

[sparkchaser]

What type of lens did you buy? Did you overpay a lot, a little, or is that the normal price?

It's a Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM. I paid the going rate here for a new lens.

 

[direstraits]

I feel for you. Trust me. A couple of my colleagues are shutterbugs and it's pure ouch every time they tell me they've got new lenses (the ouch is from them. I just do the wincing).

If you want to feel a little worse I can try googling the going rate for that same lens over here (originals, not the ones that are spelt 'Conan' or something).

 

[sparkchaser]

I would love to have a "Conan" lens. I'd use it to take photographs of you crushing your enemies, seeing them driven before you, and hearing the lamentation of their women.

If you ever see a 35mm, 50mm, or 85mm "Conan" lens, let me know.

 

[direstraits]

The 'Conan' lens probably won't fit on your mount.

But I'll check.

 

[sparkchaser]

Hell, I'd never use it. it would make a good conversation piece though. If you do find a "Conan" lens for cheap (and I mean CHEAP), I want it.

 

[direstraits]

What? Not use it even to whack a couple of noisy neighbours or kids on your lawn?

I don't think there's such a thing as a Conan lens. But I may be able to find a Roleks or something.

Geez, Sparky, get your ass down here and I'll take you to the place!

 

[sparkchaser]

I'd love to come visit but it's EXPENSIVE!

 

[DavidRM]

I call myself a well-equipped amateur photographer.

So far, the most I've spent on a lens is just over $1000 (Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8). So, yeah, I feel your pain. =)

I haven't shot anything for the past couple months (been focusing on my writing), but I have a photography blog here:
DavidRM’s Photo Blog

-David

 

[Libra]

^^The pictures are very nice.I love masks and the ones you've captures are beautiful.
I also liked the one of your parents holding the photo album.Hope to see the rest later on.
Thanks for sharing.