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ok its photo time, i just need to post these - epic time i had tonight at the G20

without question my favorite of the set

pete_pf · 07-03-2010, 11:10 AM

i really really really appreciate all the nice comments. for a while i've been a little down on my photography, not really shooting or posting anything. basically hit a rut. i'm glad my stuff isn't completely awful and some appreciate it

i was out shooting sat, sun, thurs, and going out tomorrow too, slowly getting back into it

Originally posted by johnmflores

Great photos - well done! Must have been something being in the midst of the melee.

For those of you in a rut - find an event or a happening and jump in; at the end of the day the subject is the most important thing.

ya unfortunately i have been in a rut, maybe half a year now

mostly just not feeling very creative, i just couldn't think of anything to shoot. i really needed these protests to give me a spark again

Originally posted by 8540tomg

Nice work Peter.

Documentary quality was the phrase I was looking for. Has that Eddie Adams look about it to it for those who may remember the Vietnam era.

Tom G

oh shut up - not even close lol

Originally posted by goddo31

Wow, well done with these photos... Certainly looks like you got in the thick of the action!
Good work on taking hold of the opportunity.

i got into some action, but not as thick as i could have. i tried to stay away from the really crazy stuff because i don't have insurance on my gear, and i can't really afford my camera being smashed by anarchists or police. so unfortunately missed a lot of great shots, but whatever

Originally posted by Sailor

Hey Peter - very impressive. You look like a Pro for sure.

Jer

i humbly accept your compliment

gawan · 07-04-2010, 12:03 PM

Impressive reportage! The first two shots are iconic in my eyes for this event

**rparmar** · 07-04-2010, 02:56 PM

Absolutely first rate.

pete_pf · 07-15-2010, 09:56 AM

wooo my doggie photo made it on a cbc slideshow

... 10th image
CBC News - Canada - Eyes on the street

Last edited by pete_pf; 07-15-2010 at 10:02 AM.

Cregar · 07-15-2010, 08:43 PM

Hey Peter, Great photos!! What lens did you use for most of the shots?

pete_pf · 07-16-2010, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by Cregar

Hey Peter, Great photos!! What lens did you use for most of the shots?

18-250 for all of them. my 50 has been misbehaving

Cregar · 07-16-2010, 08:01 PM

Very nice... looks like thats another lens on the list. Thanks

pete_pf · 07-16-2010, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by Cregar

Very nice... looks like thats another lens on the list. Thanks

i have a love hate relationship with it. it's not the best quality lens, the aperture is quite bad (3.5 at 18mm) and the focus is not fast at all. i gatta admit that i miss a lot of fast moving shots (horrible for sports or action), but if you can anticipate the motion you can pull it off

since i only have one body it's great because i don't have to change lenses (wide angle to telephoto in less than a second).

not sure why i'm explaining the lens so much

hah

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07-03-2010, 11:10 AM	#16
pete_pf Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 599 Original Poster	i really really really appreciate all the nice comments. for a while i've been a little down on my photography, not really shooting or posting anything. basically hit a rut. i'm glad my stuff isn't completely awful and some appreciate it i was out shooting sat, sun, thurs, and going out tomorrow too, slowly getting back into it Originally posted by johnmflores Great photos - well done! Must have been something being in the midst of the melee. For those of you in a rut - find an event or a happening and jump in; at the end of the day the subject is the most important thing. ya unfortunately i have been in a rut, maybe half a year now mostly just not feeling very creative, i just couldn't think of anything to shoot. i really needed these protests to give me a spark again Originally posted by 8540tomg Nice work Peter. Documentary quality was the phrase I was looking for. Has that Eddie Adams look about it to it for those who may remember the Vietnam era. Tom G oh shut up - not even close lol Originally posted by goddo31 Wow, well done with these photos... Certainly looks like you got in the thick of the action! Good work on taking hold of the opportunity. i got into some action, but not as thick as i could have. i tried to stay away from the really crazy stuff because i don't have insurance on my gear, and i can't really afford my camera being smashed by anarchists or police. so unfortunately missed a lot of great shots, but whatever Originally posted by Sailor Hey Peter - very impressive. You look like a Pro for sure. Jer i humbly accept your compliment

07-04-2010, 12:03 PM	#17
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Impressive reportage! The first two shots are iconic in my eyes for this event

07-04-2010, 02:56 PM	#18
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Absolutely first rate.

07-15-2010, 09:56 AM	#19
pete_pf Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 599 Original Poster	wooo my doggie photo made it on a cbc slideshow ... 10th image CBC News - Canada - Eyes on the street Last edited by pete_pf; 07-15-2010 at 10:02 AM.

07-15-2010, 08:43 PM	#20
Cregar Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 96	Hey Peter, Great photos!! What lens did you use for most of the shots?

07-16-2010, 02:58 PM	#21
pete_pf Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 599 Original Poster	Originally posted by Cregar Hey Peter, Great photos!! What lens did you use for most of the shots? 18-250 for all of them. my 50 has been misbehaving

07-16-2010, 08:01 PM	#22
Cregar Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 96	Very nice... looks like thats another lens on the list. Thanks

07-16-2010, 09:22 PM	#23
pete_pf Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 599 Original Poster	Originally posted by Cregar Very nice... looks like thats another lens on the list. Thanks i have a love hate relationship with it. it's not the best quality lens, the aperture is quite bad (3.5 at 18mm) and the focus is not fast at all. i gatta admit that i miss a lot of fast moving shots (horrible for sports or action), but if you can anticipate the motion you can pull it off since i only have one body it's great because i don't have to change lenses (wide angle to telephoto in less than a second). not sure why i'm explaining the lens so much hah

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