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Some zoom lenses are absolutely incredible. In Kuala Lumpur we went into the Nikon shop, and in the window they had three cameras with MASSIVE lenses to try out. You could so clearly take a picture of someone who was a ridiculous distance away. It was unreal, and a little unnerving!

I'm after a vintage brown leather case. The ones with the lovely felt lining inside. There are a few on eBay, but I'm going to raid a few charity shops to see what I can pick up first.

As soon as I get myself a decent camera bag (I'm being very picky with what sort of a bag I want!) I plan to get more of the spontaneous pictures of my life and the people around me. Not even necessarily people I know. I have posted in another thread somewhere about my interest in street photography, and that is something I really can not wait to start practising. I feel I could get away with it in Oxford, but in my local town I would probably get started on if I snapped anyone

He's met with Hoffenheim officials now, apparently.

That 'The Drink' one is brill. Was hoping for some rain to try something similar myself a few days a go, but it probably won't be as good without the macro lens!

Absolutely know what you both mean. I think the thing I like about Photography is being able to snap something as it is and as it comes. I totally get how that can sometimes lead to an image being somewhat lacking, and I certainly know that I have to work on getting that 'edge'! Still haven't even had the camera for a month, so definitely still learning. It is possibly also a case of not really having anything to Photograph. I know that seems a bit odd to say, but I would love to be able to capture to hustle and bustle of a City which (I hope!) would have lots of interesting things to snap. As much as I love this little village, there just isn't much going on CT: Not sure how much you're into all this Photography stuff, but do you have a favourite photographer? I have a feeling that one big thing I'm missing is some inspiration. Through using Photoshop for years I have a ton of designers that I know can influence me and help me improve in my designs and the like. Aside from some of the old David Bailey images, I'm not massively aware of any talented Photographers (how awful of me!). Thanks for the comments ^^

Just thought I would drop in some non-challenge related photos I have. I am still learning, and have only recently started taking photographs, so all comment and critique is more than welcome! Also, if you really want it, I can provide the majority of these in high resolution. Just drop me a PM, and let me know what you plan to do with it ----------------------- Equipment Used: Canon EOS 550D - Adobe Photoshop CS4 ----------------------- Sunset Soon Forgotten A photo I took by using a HDR type shooting mode (taking three images at different exposures). The image was vastly helped by the sun setting, which left wonderful colours and a wonderful light on the row of houses. ----------------------- Road to Ruin I don't know what I can really say about this. I just really liked how the sign looked, and although it was obviously put together in a hurray, it still seems to put across an odd sense of power. Don't think I changed anything at all in Photoshop, maybe apart from a slight crop to improve the composition. ----------------------- Promising Light The image I've entered into the 'small' themed challenge. There was very little editing of this picture in Photoshop, as it looked near-perfect when it was taken. Just a slight crop to improve composition, and some small changes to the colour. The light itself is currently the only point of interest in what is now a very empty attic, hence why it gave a very 'small' impression! I also loved the way the light was projected onto the wall behind it. ----------------------- These Summer Days. Just a quick snap I took to take advantage of a rare moment of sunshine. Very little post-production (just a slight colour adjustment). Loved how my sunglasses were so idly left on the table, and how the shadow of them looked. -----------------------

Just a thought. Why not change the name of the 'Betting and Games' section to something like 'Other', 'Misc.' or similar and move the Photography forum in there? Does it warrant being a 'Main' one at this moment in time?

So who is setting the first topic? Also, banning Kevin would be more than welcome.

Sounds brilliant. Was going to suggest something of the sort, as it could get a little confusing having some themed images and some not in the same thread. There should be a rule created where you can only post a new image if you are starting the post with some sort of comment on one of the previous pictures, as well as a brief description of how you got the snap as was suggested. I know we are all at a different level of experience, and so we can't expect everyone to leave an overly constructive comment on pictures, but I'm sure even something like "I like the colours in that, they work really well!" would be appreciated.

Sounds good to me. Who is setting the first theme? Is it worth starting a new thread for it, or perhaps even better, a flickr group?

Would you like me to pose? Nude preferred. You can leave your hat on.

Do have to agree with you somewhat. Haven't really had anything too interesting to photograph subject matter wise, though, which should hopefully change with an impending trip to Bristol and then when I move down South for University in September. But does depend on what you mean by being creative with subject matter. I have a feeling I can be more creative with this light-drawing stuff, but apart from that there isn't much I can think of to be creative with at this moment in time! From my point of view it would be what the photo is about. Ie Something you dont see every day or something viewed in a different way. eg Why dont you all have a toontastic competition this week. Pick a subject matter and post your photo on here. We'll vote for our favourite and the winner can set next weeks challenge. For example this weeks could be titled Simply Snail. I was playing around with dropping stuff in water the other day, actually...didn't really work for me too well But sure, if you set a decent enough title then I will more than happy to chip in! Who are the judges!?

Do have to agree with you somewhat. Haven't really had anything too interesting to photograph subject matter wise, though, which should hopefully change with an impending trip to Bristol and then when I move down South for University in September. But does depend on what you mean by being creative with subject matter. I have a feeling I can be more creative with this light-drawing stuff, but apart from that there isn't much I can think of to be creative with at this moment in time!

A couple of photos from walking the dog this evening:

Do you not have an inbox message asking you to register players? Sometimes if you ignore that then it will ask you to register players before every game. I think that's the case, anyway, although not too sure. But yes, sounds like a bug whichever way it happens.

Im going to have a play on with HDR this week, trouble is that the best HDR shots seem to be taken at dusk so you have a mix of artificial and natural light and Im not getting much chance to get out at that time of day. Aye, that photo of my street on the previous page was taken at dusk. As has been said, either the start or end of the day is the best time to get Photos. On the day I leave Bristol there are some balloons that are let off at sunrise, so I'm hoping to get up and get down there to get some shots of them as the sun rises. Just been looking through some old photographs and found this one: Was taken from my ex's top floor bedroom, and just with my phone. Who says you need the expensive DSLR to be a photographer ey!? (Yeah I know it would have been 10x better as a HDR shot with a DSLR, but ssh!)

Yeah, just on a long exposure and some speedy arm work! I have only shot a few things in RAW. Been practising with this HDR stuff, so shoot all them in RAW and edit them in some odd program. Have been using Photoshop for much longer than I have been Photographing, so that has come in pretty handy really!

Two more great photos, JawD. Do you do much editing after you've taken the photo in Photoshop or the like? I'm getting a little annoyed that I haven't really had anything to photograph recently. Been experimenting with light drawing, but haven't quite got the knack of being invisible in them yet!

Actually, English is a West Germanic language is it not?

Wow, how powerful must your computer be!? Generally that is what I try, just on a smaller scale. Having won the World Cup with England on this game, and the FA Cup with Liverpool, I am hoping to clear up by taking the Premiership title, the League Cup and the Uefa Cup. Am three points behind Chelsea with two games in hand at the top of the league, and have got the League Cup final coming up. Have had major injury problems, but as long as Torres is fit then I'm ok! He's on 22 goals in 24 games at the moment, and after coming in in January, Derbyshire has 4 in 4. Depending on how much I get to spend at the end of the season, I might leave Liverpool for a team that I could take to Champions League glory - possibly in another country so I can start clearing up in Spain/Italy (the other two nations I have loaded).

Was about to say I was finally free of my injury crisis, but in a League Cup game against the smoggies four of my players go and get injured. Absolutely ridiculous! Going to be a tough month ahead :/

That size shirt does nothing for your figure.

That looks like Newbridge Hill in Bath. I'm probably a million miles from where it actually is like... Is the street my house is on, all the way up in Lancashire! Not quite a million miles, maybe just a couple of hundred!

Tractor Mk. 2 Have been short of anything worth taking a photograph of recently. Off to Bristol in a week though and they have the hot air balloon festival on which should provide me with something decent to photograph! (Not sure if I posted this one either: )