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HeShootsNScores said:
Yeah... I wish there were something LIKE the photo challenges, but not the photo challenges.. like motivation to make me go out and shoot stuff.

With my camera, that is.


Also, were you at the game on Saturday Glenn? If so, congrats on the weight loss.... You're a shadow of your former self!

If not, well... dang it, you have a thin twin running around STAPLES center.
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Yeah. I hear you. I've been lacking motivation lately, as well. Maybe just a "Photo Theme Thread" or something like that? Stickied at the top? Let it run as long as it still gets new stuff put in it? No rules, just right? I don't know...we pretty much do similar stuff without a specific theme in this thread already. Besides, something like that could end up creating a TON of stickied threads...

And nope. That wasn't me. I didn't make the game last Saturday. Besides, I'm only down 45 pounds, so I still have a lot of self with which to make shadows. About 45 more to go, really. Give me until June.
 
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Sounds cool, just no more "Things You See on a Southwest Airlines Tarmac" themes. That one was hard as hell.

For most of us, anyway...
 
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It'll look better the next time I take it, since there'll be presents underneath it.
 
istockphoto.com accepted my "Grains in the Sun" photo as a stock photo. It's only the second pic that I have had accepted because their requirements are so stringent that nearly any photo from a "pro-sumer" camera is too noisy. Looks like I found the remedy for that! Time to start taking a lot more stock pics alongside the usual stuff!
 
I was curious if anyone here has any hands on experience with the 7D. I currently have a 30D and was headed to get the 50D until I saw this one came out. I currently have a 24-70 2.8L that I use as my everyday lense and was going to purchase a 70-200 2.8L to go with it. I photograph my son mostly as hes getting into sports now.

Also, after doing some reading it seems the 70-200 non IS is the way to go for shooting mostly moving objects and the IS is best suited for still shots. Any truth to that from anyone with experience with them?
 
IS is really good for low light because ypou can shoot at 1/30 of a sec and still track objects. If you are with a tripod you have to turn it off. I have had a 70-200 f 4 and now have a 70-700 2,8 IS and there is a world of difference.

All I've heard if great things about the 7d. I own a 50D and LOVE it s I imagine the 5D is even better since it's basically an improved 7D.
 
I got a photographer's vest to carry all your gear on commando style but I don't think I would ever wear it so I'm taking it back.
 
rinkrat said:
I got a photographer's vest to carry all your gear on commando style but I don't think I would ever wear it so I'm taking it back.
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You mean wear your vest and nothing else? It would certainly be a bold choice. I suppose it depends on what you're shooting. I wouldn't recommend a Kings' game, but it might be OK for the T-birds.
 
Vasquez Rocks County Park, Santa Clarita

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Shot at sunset with a polarizing filter. PP with Nik Silver Efex Pro - basically, a b&w conversion with a yellow filter effect.
 
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I ended up getting the 7D, 70-200 2.8 IS, 100-400L and a 430ex flash. That hurt, but I should be set for awhile. I can't wait to get out and use them.
 
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