Boss photos you've taken

obc · February 24, 2014

pbeyer said:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/prestonbeyer/

Only has the photos I've taken since moving to Rome. Would love some feedback from the seasoned veterans of the thread!

not a seasoned vet, or even a photog by any stretch, just a schmuck with a cheap digital camera, but i enjoyed the pics.

my wife snapped this while at the Pantheon, aiming the camera straight up the oculus.

i rather like this one i snapped this of the Seine while cold, and under the effects of some red wine and Lagavulin... like the rather unintended impressionist vibe.

pbeyer · February 25, 2014

obc said:
not a seasoned vet, or even a photog by any stretch, just a schmuck with a cheap digital camera, but i enjoyed the pics.

my wife snapped this while at the Pantheon, aiming the camera straight up the oculus.

i rather like this one i snapped this of the Seine while cold, and under the effects of some red wine and Lagavulin... like the rather unintended impressionist vibe.

That's too funny..... Took almost an identical photo at the pantheon this weekend. Haven't uploaded it yet so when I saw the image I was a bit frightened.....

Then I read it. Good stuff man!

Reemul · February 25, 2014

Those bird shots are just superb. The sort of thing I would like to take one day. Love the website and have booked marked it.

Reemul · February 25, 2014

A few from me, trip to Arne which is a local nature / coastal reserve down the road from where I live in Poole.

Arne by Reemul, on Flickr

Arne and Corfe Castle on the Horizon by Reemul, on Flickr

Stag Sika Deer by Reemul, on Flickr

Deer by Reemul, on Flickr

Bilbo · February 25, 2014

I never managed any deer m8, nice one!

pbeyer · February 25, 2014

Reemul said:
A few from me, trip to Arne which is a local nature / coastal reserve down the road from where I live in Poole.

Arne by Reemul, on Flickr

Arne and Corfe Castle on the Horizon by Reemul, on Flickr

Stag Sika Deer by Reemul, on Flickr

Deer by Reemul, on Flickr

This last one of the dear is just stunning. Nice one!

pbeyer · February 25, 2014

Havent quite gotten the hang of night time photos with this camera yet. Left home for a year of travels and got a micro 4/3 camera..... tbh I've been quite impressed with the quality from something so small. Kit lens isnt the best piece of glass, so looking to upgrade to a different prime lens when I have the cash. Zoom lens is top notch though.

Hope you enjoy!!!

Always looking for tips and pointers, so please let me know!

thirdmantackle · February 26, 2014

thirdmantackle · February 26, 2014

Check out the waterfalls...

BLUENOWZ1878 · February 27, 2014

Mourne Mountains Sunset

BLUENOWZ1878 · February 27, 2014

Whose that now!

pbeyer · February 27, 2014

Alright real talk now. Its related to me hopefully taking some boss photos. But I need a new lens and I need some help making a decision here unfortunately. Calling upon the wisdom of the boss photo takers of this thread to help me out.

Background: I am shooting with a micro four thirds (MFT) camera so you double the length (25mm is effectively a 50mm lens for a 35mm film camera)

I use an Olympus EPM-2, so image stabilization is built in camera and not needed in the lens

Two that I am deciding between and then my current lenses.

Sigma 19mm (so 38mm) f2.8
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/19mm-f28-ex-dn

Panasonic Lumix G 20mm (so 40mm) f1.7
http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/panasonic_20_1p7_o20

I currently have my kit lens, 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 and a "telephoto" zoom lens 40-150mm f4-5.6. The first 3 photos in my above post were taking with the zoom lens and the rest with my kit lens.

I'm currently leaning towards the Lumix (120$ more than the Sigma) because I feel like the Sigma might be too close to what I already have and not offer me too much else. The Lumix is also smaller and means I can pocket the camera pretty easily. My real question is does the extra 120$ justify the smaller size and letting in the light??

Any input would be wonderful. I like to take pictures of architecture, people, stray cats and landscape scenes.

@Bilbo @chicoazul @Reemul

pbeyer · February 27, 2014

thirdmantackle said:

Nice photo man!

Its moments like that, that I would love to have an 8mm fisheye..... however doesn't justify the price to use it so few times.

thirdmantackle · February 27, 2014

pbeyer said:
Nice photo man!

Its moments like that, that I would love to have an 8mm fisheye..... however doesn't justify the price to use it so few times.

yeah.
I don't go in for fancy cameras. I'd just drop it.

Bilbo · February 27, 2014

pbeyer said:
I'm currently leaning towards the Lumix (120$ more than the Sigma) because I feel like the Sigma might be too close to what I already have and not offer me too much else. The Lumix is also smaller and means I can pocket the camera pretty easily. My real question is does the extra 120$ justify the smaller size and letting in the light??

Any input would be wonderful. I like to take pictures of architecture, people, stray cats and landscape scenes.

@Bilbo @chicoazul @Reemul

The f1/7 aperture will give you a lot more scope for street photography - you'll get faster shutter speeds wide open. Both lenses are very similar length so there is no real issue with either. One thing to consider though, is that the Sigma has been discontinued and may be more difficult to find a good one of, whereas the Pano is currently still in production.

Bilbo.