The Photography Thread

[funkydan]

I like those shots Al, nice and crisp. And I like the B+W con as well - looks fine on my monitor

How did you start taking this kids photos? Did you just start snapping away or did you chat to him first? I only ask because there's a small skate park in the little town I live in and I've often thought of going up there to try to get some shots but wasn't sure how to broach the subject - I suppose the skaters would like it I guess, especially if you take cool shots of them!

[spagmasterswift]

Spag, I know the guy that did the last piece you shot there, SNUB. Very talented local stencil artist.

Oh mate, it was his piece that Fuse took a pic of that got me off my arse and down the tunnel and now you linking to a ?65 canvas >_< It would look so good in my games room... cheers for the linky

Your skate pics are fantastic, would like to see the colour version of that one too.

[Alastair]

How did you start taking this kids photos? Did you just start snapping away or did you chat to him first? I only ask because there's a small skate park in the little town I live in and I've often thought of going up there to try to get some shots but wasn't sure how to broach the subject - I suppose the skaters would like it I guess, especially if you take cool shots of them!

As I was walking down there there were two kids also heading that way so I asked them if they knew the crowd that go down there, as I had the camera out and I guess looked like more than a fun snapper they were all questions and were happy to point me in the direction of who they considered the best skater there when we got there. They said to him I was asking about taking some pics and Oli came over. We just had a chat and I said he could do whatever he wanted but also said the sort of thing I was after. He said doing face on shots on the first ramp was a bit dangerous for him so we changed it about a bit and hit other ramps. I was lucky he was really helpful and willing as it would have been hard work had he just been skating and not helping me out with advice and requests.
Of course I am sending him the shots when I've edited them all, fair is fair after all.
Be careful of coming across as a dirty old man though, always worries me a bit and I had no idea the kid I was shooting was 12! Keep it pro and never ask for their number/email unless they are happy to give it. I gave Oli a card and said he could email me, if he was willing to give me his email then I would get in touch with him to save him the bother. He was happy to give me his name as he wanted the fame!!

Oh mate, it was his piece that Fuse took a pic of that got me off my arse and down the tunnel and now you linking to a &#163;65 canvas >_< It would look so good in my games room... cheers for the linky

If you can afford it buy one, he deserves the sales Thought you'd like to see this too. I bet you spend AGES looking through that. Some of the work's amazing. Loving the fighter pilot helmet he sprayed up recently too.

[funkydan]

Be careful of coming across as a dirty old man though...

That's what was worrying me dude! Thanks for tips - I may still give it a try

[spagmasterswift]

If you can afford it buy one, he deserves the sales Thought you'd like to see this too. I bet you spend AGES looking through that. Some of the work's amazing. Loving the fighter pilot helmet he sprayed up recently too.

I'm a sucker for a strong character! Hope this isn't the start of some horribly expensive habit...

[TommyG]

Shoo fly don't bother me...

[Ish]

Nice macro Tommy - Brundlefly

[Ish]

Couple from me. First is slightly out of focus but its so comical I had to post it!

[TommyG]

That's the best dog smile i've ever seen, lots of lolz

[Ish]

Thanks Tommy. It's Milly my parents Westie. She's a beautiful dog and ridiculously friendly and playful. My parents think I'm visiting them - Milly and I know better!

Couple more from me and I think more to follow. Had a pleasantly busy day

[Richard.John]

TommyG,

Nice photos of skeletons but if you play with the contrast/shadows etc, a bit they will really pop out of the screen. Excellent work from everyone on this thread as usual.

[TommyG]

Thanks Richard.John!

I think I might just do that

EDIT:

Wow, they look so much better than the originals. Photoshop is still quite daunting for me so i'm just using a simple program that came with the camera, which simply alters brightness contrast and saturation.





Thanks again RJ

[angelox]

Finally got my new lens so been taking some pictures - way more at http://www.flickr.com/photos/syoaranx/ :

[TommyG]

Love the fire breathing shot angelox

Just out of interest what was the shutter speed on that shot?

[MartyG]

That dog is great Ish - I particularly like the angle you've shot it at