The Official E90Post UK Photography Thread!

vivekk · 12-24-2008, 07:47 AM

A big thank-you to Tony the 'Chinese Chef', for sending me the long-awaited Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens this morning.

It is around 3x the price of the f/1.8, but I thought I'd rather spend more an a lens I'd rather use in the long-term.

Compared to the stock 18-55mm lens, it certainly a lot better in low light levels & the bokeh provides for some lovely atmospheric effects.

Here's a few shots I've taken, straight after unwrapping it & mounting it onto the 450D's body:

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No gaussian blurring has been used in these shots, although I have carried out a little vignetting to increase the 'Christmas effect'.

Viv

M3-FAST · 12-24-2008, 05:46 PM

Lovely shots Viv

, especially the first one - our cat's leg it when I get my camera out!

- Paul - · 12-27-2008, 08:34 AM

Had one of my photos featured on schmap

Speedtrap · 12-27-2008, 11:22 AM

They tend to do that all the time...took mine from the Ducatti museum in Italy.

- Paul - · 12-27-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedtrap

They tend to do that all the time...took mine from the Ducatti museum in Italy.

Did they not ask you first? I had to give permission for mine to be used.

The_AMG_Hunter · 12-27-2008, 11:54 AM

Man the UK is beautiful

squeezebm · 12-27-2008, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivekk

A big thank-you to Tony the 'Chinese Chef', for sending me the long-awaited Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens this morning.

It is around 3x the price of the f/1.8, but I thought I'd rather spend more an a lens I'd rather use in the long-term.

Compared to the stock 18-55mm lens, it certainly a lot better in low light levels & the bokeh provides for some lovely atmospheric effects.

Here's a few shots I've taken, straight after unwrapping it & mounting it onto the 450D's body:

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No gaussian blurring has been used in these shots, although I have carried out a little vignetting to increase the 'Christmas effect'.

Viv

vivekk · 12-27-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by redE93cab

Lovely shots Viv

, especially the first one - our cat's leg it when I get my camera out!

Thanks Paul.

The cats only ever do as they like, so it takes a bit of patience & a lot of luck taking a shot of them.

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Glad you like the shots, squeeze.

Hope you've had a good Christmas, BTW.

Viv

Porscha! · 12-27-2008, 02:23 PM

For beemerbird and any other bikers on here

Fireblade in full Repsol colours

Photos straight off the camera ot had any messing about done ... yet!!

M3-FAST · 12-27-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivekk

Thanks Paul.

The cats only ever do as they like, so it takes a bit of patience & a lot of luck taking a shot of them.

Viv

I bought a dig photography magazine today with a free supplement with hints and tips etc. It has a section on taking pics of cats which I found quite apt!

It also has a paragraph which amused me 'Dogs have masters, cats have staff!' - very true!

vivekk · 12-27-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porscha!

For beemerbird and any other bikers on here

Fireblade in full Repsol colours..

..Photos straight off the camera ot had any messing about done ... yet!!

Nice shots Porscha.

Quote:

Originally Posted by redE93cab

I bought a dig photography magazine today with a free supplement with hints and tips etc. It has a section on taking pics of cats which I found quite apt!

It also has a paragraph which amused me 'Dogs have masters, cats have staff!' - very true!

They certainly are their own masters.

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Viv

beemerbird · 12-27-2008, 03:10 PM

Nice photos Porscha

Ah bless 'em Viv.

Porscha! · 12-27-2008, 03:20 PM

Thankyou viv and beemerbird

While on the subject of dogs and cats, faaaaaaaar too many cats on here

So this is Molly, I've had her since I was 4 shes now 16 so getting on a bit and rather camera shy lol!

sheps · 01-06-2009, 08:30 AM

The missus got me a Canon EOS 1000D DSLR for xmas this year, so I've just started playing with that - a fantastic bit of kit, I have sooooooo much too learn.

A couple of shots from my recent trip to the Costa Del Sol for NYE (and one of 'my boy', Dylan the Doberman)

Mr Plum · 01-06-2009, 05:20 PM

Attached are a couple of piccies I took over christmas trying out my new toys... Seeing as we are doing pets I have also attached one of my hound Islay at the end....

booforty · 01-07-2009, 02:35 AM

Nice pics Mr Plum!

NFS · 01-07-2009, 02:38 AM

Lovely lighting and depth of field on that 'hound'.

booforty · 01-10-2009, 02:00 PM

Some shots from Hampton Court Palace - well worth a visit

SixDegrees · 01-10-2009, 02:34 PM

^^^, some stunning shots there.

The only one of note lately, is the one I posted about my new wee boy (see thread). 99% of what I shoot is BMX or Mini Bikes. I'll dig some out !

( a wee bit photshop here and there; B&W, contrast, border, etc)

Speedtrap · 01-10-2009, 02:43 PM

Well done Paul - really nice. Was it today? I have never been there before and it looks really nice.

beemerbird · 01-10-2009, 03:46 PM

Paul - excellent photos!!

Hampton Court is still my favourite place of historical interest to visit........absolute must if you haven't been.

SoYank · 01-10-2009, 06:05 PM

Paul, the composition of the tenth picture is all wrong. You're on the wrong side of the subject!

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12-27-2008, 11:22 AM	#246
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Mr Plum A member 9 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport Touring Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Garden of England iTrader: (0)	Attached are a couple of piccies I took over christmas trying out my new toys... Seeing as we are doing pets I have also attached one of my hound Islay at the end.... Attached Images
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booforty Major General 333 Rep 8,811 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Some shots from Hampton Court Palace - well worth a visit Attached Images
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