Some shots from a digital Newbee

Some shots from a digital Newbee · 12:51 PM

I have owned a K1000 film for a few decades but I am only about 2 years into the digital photography. Here are a few shots:

checking my new Sigma DG 70-300mm for clarity:

Gemini Macro f/6.7, iso equiv 200, exposure bias -1.00, and a little help form my friends at ACDSEE:

The original of the above photo:

A babbling brook:

Bulb exposure:

Fall Colors in Pennsylvania:

Like I said I am still, and always will be, learning. Critique, Comments and Tips welcomed please.

cindy s · 12-10-2008, 01:30 PM

I like the last two images out of this series. Nice lighting on the fall leaves and nice composition and effect on the waterfall image.

Thumper473 · 12-10-2008, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by cindy s

I like the last two images out of this series. Nice lighting on the fall leaves and nice composition and effect on the waterfall image.

cindy s,
Thank you! Wonderful shots on your web site! That hen Mallard is outstanding! My photos of the stream and fall colors were taken at Little Buffalo State Park near Newport, Pa. I did not realize that I had a speck of dirt on the lens filter until after I took the bulb shot of the stream. I figured what the heck, I'll just leave it there.

Keep up the beautiful work, Cindy. Thanks for posting.

AlexanderMayorov · 12-10-2008, 02:11 PM

Last photos is my fav. Keep on shooting, and youll get better results.

Thumper473 · 12-10-2008, 02:13 PM

The same brook as it comes through the gate for the Grist Mill Race:

The Mill:

More fall colors from Little Buffalo:

sawtooth235 · 12-10-2008, 02:16 PM

That last one you posted is WOW good. I love the abstract mirrored image in the water.

Ray

Thumper473 · 12-10-2008, 02:23 PM

Fragla,
Thank you! It is a lot of fun.

Thumper473 · 12-10-2008, 02:31 PM

Thanks Ray. I lucked out with that one. The time of year meant a really great sun angle, time of day provided the right light levels and the calm waters. The colors, it all just kind of came together. After so many years of shooting film I am having a blast learning this digital stuff!

Neighbor's flowering vine:

kjfaust · 12-10-2008, 02:32 PM

that fall shot is awesome!
i really like the colors!

question, how long is your shutter speed on the 5th pic?

thanks

Jimbo · 12-10-2008, 02:49 PM

Beautiful images... The last series really stiucks out. JIM

Thumper473 · 12-10-2008, 02:53 PM

kjfaust,
Thanks. 1.200 seconds on that bulb exposure. I didn't have a light meter so I took a guess and held the button down on the remote.

Here is some more info on the shot:

Flash Used: No

Focal Length: 80.0mm (35mm equivalent: 120m...

Exposure Time: 1.200 s

Aperture: f/22.0

ISO Equiv.: 200

Whitebalance: Auto

Metering Mode: matrix

Exposure: Manual

Exposure Mode: Manual

Exposure Mode: Auto bracketing

As you can see I let the camera do some of the work too. After using a K1000 for so many years I am learning how nice it is to have the camera to help me. I have just started to fool around with whitebalance, saturation and etc... Having a blast too!

Thumper473 · 12-10-2008, 06:49 PM

Hi Jim,
Thanks for the compliment!

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12-10-2008, 01:30 PM	#2
cindy s Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marietta, Pennsylvania Posts: 257	I like the last two images out of this series. Nice lighting on the fall leaves and nice composition and effect on the waterfall image.

12-10-2008, 01:52 PM	#3
Thumper473 Guest	Originally posted by cindy s I like the last two images out of this series. Nice lighting on the fall leaves and nice composition and effect on the waterfall image. cindy s, Thank you! Wonderful shots on your web site! That hen Mallard is outstanding! My photos of the stream and fall colors were taken at Little Buffalo State Park near Newport, Pa. I did not realize that I had a speck of dirt on the lens filter until after I took the bulb shot of the stream. I figured what the heck, I'll just leave it there. Keep up the beautiful work, Cindy. Thanks for posting.

12-10-2008, 02:11 PM	#4
AlexanderMayorov Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Istanbul Photos: Gallery Posts: 466	Last photos is my fav. Keep on shooting, and youll get better results.

12-10-2008, 02:13 PM	#5
Thumper473 Guest	The same brook as it comes through the gate for the Grist Mill Race: The Mill: More fall colors from Little Buffalo:

12-10-2008, 02:16 PM	#6
sawtooth235 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange Park, Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 886	That last one you posted is WOW good. I love the abstract mirrored image in the water. Ray

12-10-2008, 02:23 PM	#7
Thumper473 Guest	Fragla, Thank you! It is a lot of fun.

12-10-2008, 02:31 PM	#8
Thumper473 Guest	Thanks Ray. I lucked out with that one. The time of year meant a really great sun angle, time of day provided the right light levels and the calm waters. The colors, it all just kind of came together. After so many years of shooting film I am having a blast learning this digital stuff! Neighbor's flowering vine:

12-10-2008, 02:32 PM	#9
kjfaust Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 104	that fall shot is awesome! i really like the colors! question, how long is your shutter speed on the 5th pic? thanks

12-10-2008, 02:49 PM	#10
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Beautiful images... The last series really stiucks out. JIM

12-10-2008, 02:53 PM	#11
Thumper473 Guest	kjfaust, Thanks. 1.200 seconds on that bulb exposure. I didn't have a light meter so I took a guess and held the button down on the remote. Here is some more info on the shot: Flash Used: No Focal Length: 80.0mm (35mm equivalent: 120m... Exposure Time: 1.200 s Aperture: f/22.0 ISO Equiv.: 200 Whitebalance: Auto Metering Mode: matrix Exposure: Manual Exposure Mode: Manual Exposure Mode: Auto bracketing As you can see I let the camera do some of the work too. After using a K1000 for so many years I am learning how nice it is to have the camera to help me. I have just started to fool around with whitebalance, saturation and etc... Having a blast too!

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12-10-2008, 06:49 PM	#12
Thumper473 Guest	Hi Jim, Thanks for the compliment!