Forumhub Photography thread!

[VENKIRAJA]

Let us say hello to some eye-candy and captivating imagery from the eyes of our hubbers! :D
Feel free to post your own images which you wish to share with fellow hubbers, who appreciate and enjoy colors and captions.

Happy shooting! Happy seeing!
Lets roll.

[VENKIRAJA]

http://img.aminus2.com/image/g0019/u00018324/i01372001/46f60b96ec456bef80cdf4d92b924a5e_large.jpg
Valluvar Kottam, Nungambakkam.
f/7.1
1/200 sec.
55mm
ISO 200

[Kalyasi]

http://img.aminus2.com/image/g0019/u00018324/i01372001/46f60b96ec456bef80cdf4d92b924a5e_large.jpg
Valluvar Kottam, Nungambakkam.
f/7.1
1/200 sec.
55mm
ISO 200

:clap:

Super, did u click it during the day time...

[selvakumar]

Venki :thumbsup: Good thread. Expecting your contribution so that we can have a visual treat.

[Kalyasi]

How to post pictures here?

[Kalyasi]

Aperture 1.8
Focal Length 35mm
Shutter Speed 1/15
ISO 1000

[Kalyasi]

Photos a attachment a thaan poda mudiyuma? I tried using IMG, URL options but onniyum work aagala...

[Kalyasi]

Venki Tips pls...

[venkkiram]

Venki & Kalyasi! wonderful shots!

Thanks for starting this thread!

[Sid_316]

My contree

[VinodKumar's]

Super thread. Ellorum PC Sriram maari eduthurukinga :clap:

[V_S]

Excellent thread venkiraja. :thumbsup: Stunning pictures venki, kalyasi, sid. :clap:

[sathya_1979]

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[V_S]

My small contribution.

[sathya_1979]

Waltz on Water!

1018

[sathya_1979]

My small contribution.
Fantastic!

[sathya_1979]

Signal!

1019

[V_S]

Thanks sathya! Yours is truly amazing. The waltz on water, breath-taking. Where did you click those pictures? It seems to be a beautiful location.

[sathya_1979]

Thanks Vijay! It's at Irving, Texas. Waltz in Water was clicked at Thomas Jefferson Park just across my apartment.

[V_S]

oh Wow! that 'The Chase!' is another stunning shot. It should be too difficult to get the exposure right and shutter speed right.

[sathya_1979]

Yes, I was waiting for some action to take place. Pretty interesting when you observe birds and animals, patience is the key and you can get really good shots. Also, it is a cropped image (no special effects, corrections) - actual image size will be a lot bigger - advantage of shooting in RAW :)

[V_S]

Thanks sathya. Good to know that you didn't do any post-processing. Yes, definitely shooting in RAW makes a big difference, as we have lot of options too. I have lot of RAW files still left on my disk, no action taken, very lazy.:smile:

[littlemaster1982]

My small contribution.

This is wallpaper material!! V_S :2thumbsup:

[Kalyasi]

My small contribution.

Super!! Wide Aangil?

[Kalyasi]

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Super Sathya, Enna Aperture, Focal Length nu ellam soneenga na konjam vasathiya irukum...

[sathya_1979]

Gull: Exposure Time = 1/4000 secs, F 5.6, ISO 800 (I guess should have been less), 126 mm, 0 EV
Chase: Exposure Time = 1/1250 secs, F 9, ISO 400, 135 mm, 0 EV

[Kalyasi]

My contree

Fantastic!! I am a fan of water splashing photographs...

[Kalyasi]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27172331@N03/5801002640/lightbox/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27172331@N03/5800997476/lightbox/

Seven Falls CO

[V_S]

Thanks LM and Kalyasi. :smile: Yes, it was taken at a wide angle in 'intelligent auto', as I didn't have much time to take that shot, as I was driving. Luckily, no other vehicle was on the road.
Another one here. I used to see this picture often to get a serene and meditate feeling. Not much there, but it looks calm.

[Kalyasi]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27172331@N03/5272202334/in/photostream/lightbox/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27172331@N03/5272267160/in/photostream/lightbox/

Country Side California...

[Kalyasi]

Hub Sagotharargalukku Message

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27172331@N03/5271616813/in/photostream/lightbox/

[V_S]

Kalyasi,
Speechless! stunning again! Excellent ideas!! :clap:

[sathya_1979]

Very nice Kalyan!

[Kalyasi]

Nandri Hai...

[Kalyasi]

My personal fav

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27172331@N03/6779739715/in/photostream/lightbox/

Seattle

[sathya_1979]

Stunner :clap: - details pls

[sathya_1979]

Night photography nammaku varavE maattengudhu! either shake / out of focus pics :(

[Kalyasi]

Some more

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27172331@N03/6779788193/lightbox/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27172331@N03/6779783619/lightbox/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27172331@N03/6779779763/lightbox/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27172331@N03/6779776923/lightbox/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27172331@N03/6779772983/lightbox/

Avlo thaan namma sarakku...

[Kalyasi]

Stunner :clap: - details pls

Aperture - 1.8
Focal Length - 35 mm
Shutter Speed - 1/20
ISO - 400

[Kalyasi]

Night photography nammaku varavE maattengudhu! either shake / out of focus pics :(

Enna enna lens ellam irukku Sathya unga kitta?

[Kalyasi]

Catch u guys after some time I have to arachufy dosai maavu...

[sathya_1979]

18-135 IS and 70-300 IS USM, planning to buy 50 mm 1.4 or 1.8

[V_S]

kalakkal photos!! I loved the autumn colors and the flying bird :thumbsup:

[Kalyasi]

18-135 IS and 70-300 IS USM, planning to buy 50 mm 1.4 or 1.8

This will do the trick... Aperture kammi ya irukarathunaala athuve neraya light ulla vara seyyum, so naama shutter speed a konjam increase pannikalaam to avoid the shake...

[Kalyasi]

kalakkal photos!! I loved the autumn colors and the flying bird :thumbsup:

Super... I love the details...

[Kalyasi]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27172331@N03/5277736770/in/photostream/lightbox/

Camera vaanguna puthusula etho vithyasama try pannen

[Kalyasi]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27172331@N03/6780226011/in/photostream/lightbox/

Point Reyes CA

[sathya_1979]

102210231024

Owl: My personal favorite so far - look for the reflection of the vehicle in the eyes!

[Kalyasi]

102210231024

Owl: My personal favorite so far - look for the reflection of the vehicle in the eyes!

Semma Sathya... Technical Details pls... 2nd one kalakkal...

[V_S]

Supero super sathya and kalyasi :clap: The beach was excellently captured. The details of owl is something extra-ordinary, very crisp and bright. Great going! :thumbsup:

[sathya_1979]

Owl: 1/320 secs, f 5.6, ISO 100 @ 275 mm. Image Zoomed and cropped.

[sathya_1979]

Thanks Kals, V_S! It's a burrowing owl which lives on burrows (obviously :) ) Active during day, traveled close to 40 miles with a friend to get the shot! My first day with DSLR!

[Kalyasi]

Sathya ore oru suggestion, photo eduthathukku apparom zoom panni crop paneenga na athoda clarity koranjudum, edukum pothe namma kaal thaan namakku zoom, konjam kittaka nadanthu poi eduthudunga...

[sathya_1979]

Sure, thanks Kalyan! Will keep in mind.

[ajithfederer]

Superb thread. Thanks venkiraja. Damm I miss using Iphone. Some mindblowing pics, kalyan and sathya :smokesmirk:

Country side - California. 8-)

[Kalyasi]

Thanks Stan!!

[VinodKumar's]

Great pictures.

Aanthai kannula kaara vutta Satya , Kalyan , VS , Venki and Sid :clap: :clap:

Seen couple of photos with sky in dark blue color. Athu enna camera settings trick ah ?

[Scale]

I can't take my eyes off from this Poovil Vandu. Nature is bliss! Sparkling color combination of Velvet & Green that will keep you lost in search of vandu. The right side blurring or the absence of leaves is the only shortcoming.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27172331@N03/6779772983/lightbox/

Kalyan :clap:

[Scale]

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Mr. Real Wildlife :notworthy: How many hours did you spend in the forest? :shock:

[Scale]

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Chance illai!

[Bala (Karthik)]

Arumaiyaana thread and photographs makkale :clap:

[viraajan]

Very nice thread!

Nice pictures Kalyan, Sathya, Venki :thumbsup:

[RC]

arumaiyaana pugaippadangaL! Ecellently done, venki, Kalyasi, sathya, v_s!

[directhit]

Kalyan, super duper pics :) absolutely loved the night shot of Seattle, mountain view, that journey pic (loved the colours there), the CA pic taken with Iphone! and the pic of those flames :smokesmirk:


Sathya - :thumbsup: loved that chase pic and Waltz pic... Aandhai details super 8-)

[V_S]

Thanks everyone for your compliments.:smile:

[sathya_1979]

Thanks all! Looking forward to learn a lot from the thread.

[sathya_1979]

Mr. Real Wildlife :notworthy: How many hours did you spend in the forest? :shock:
Mostly weekends. Have a good friend and mentor who is a wild-life photographer with extensive knowledge and experience (He had worked at Tiger reserves in India, Africa, Snake parks etc. Learning things from him. Pretty interesting.
Wild lifelaam innum uLLayE pOnadhilla :) Now only started canopy birds and water fowl. neraya kaththukkaNum!

[V_S]

Some of my fall color photos uploaded to flickr. Hope you like it!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vs0505/6783358039/in/set-72157629085650531/lightbox/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vs0505/6783357555/in/set-72157629085650531/lightbox/)

[kid-glove]

Sensational thread! :thumbsup:

[sathya_1979]

Some of my fall color photos uploaded to flickr. Hope you like it!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vs0505/6783358039/in/set-72157629085650531/lightbox/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vs0505/6783357555/in/set-72157629085650531/lightbox/)
Pebbles on the lake superior :vaaippillamai: :clap:

[V_S]

Thank you sathya. Delighted! :smile:

[NOV]

Guys, you can post your photos right here in its full image form.

Use the tags [ IMG] and [ /IMG] (without spacing) to copy the url here.

For instance, from the above example:

[ IMG]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6783357555_bb19048ef1_b.jpg[/ IMG]

without spacing becomes....

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6783357555_bb19048ef1_b.jpg

[V_S]

Thanks NOV for the useful tip. :smile: Will try to post full image as you said.

[V_S]

How do you like this? Is it good, bad or worst? Taken from inside Lincoln Memorial to align the Washington Monument (at the far), mainly to focus some great clouds. If I would have gone past the memorial, I would have got a shot of clouds and the monument, but I felt it would have been just another picture. Would like to hear your comments. :smile:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6783559855_479caf6a61.jpg

[sathya_1979]

Very good, would have been better if the angle had eliminated the lone pillar at the background (2nd row) and the Washington monument is in the center - between 2nd and 3rd pillar in the front row.
Perspective king Venkiraja can throw more light on this.

[Kalyasi]

VS

all the photos are amazing

If I had to pick from the lot I would choose this one

http://www.flickr.com/photos/vs0505/6783348095/in/set-72157629085650531/lightbox/

[Kalyasi]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27172331@N03/6787394815/in/photostream/lightbox/

A few more added

[Kalyasi]

All of you pls list your gadgets here

Camera
NIKON D3100
Nikkon 18-55mm
Nikkon 55-200mm
Nikkon 10-24mm
Nikkon 35mm f1.8

[V_S]

Thanks sathya and Kalyasi. Sathya. Yes, I agree with your view point, that would have been nicer, but as you see, there is another pillar at the back (right behind the first and second pillar). I won't allow me to go to center, even if I go, I don't get the full length of pillars and the full view of the sky. That's if you see I have centered the picture with two back pillars. But definitely will have to improve, and there must be some other way too.

[VENKIRAJA]

:clap:
Super, did u click it during the day time...
Yes. Had the eV as low as -1.7 AFAIK. It was basically for a case study on Memorials in and around Chennai. Made this photo the cover page :wink:


Venki :thumbsup: Good thread. Expecting your contribution so that we can have a visual treat.
Thanks thala. And, all others who have contributed. Please do pass on the thread link to other photographers. Remember some stunning shots from annan KB. Amerikka basically, but so beautifully done.


How do you like this? Is it good, bad or worst? Taken from inside Lincoln Memorial to align the Washington Monument (at the far), mainly to focus some great clouds. If I would have gone past the memorial, I would have got a shot of clouds and the monument, but I felt it would have been just another picture. Would like to hear your comments. :smile:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6783559855_479caf6a61.jpg
A deeper DOF could have done so much more help. Would have added the 'emphasis' factor. A lower angle could've made it even more dramatic.


Perspective king Venkiraja can throw more light on this.
idhellam rombave jaasthi anne.. :yessir:

[VENKIRAJA]

All of you pls list your gadgets here

:wink:

Nikon D40
18-55mm Kit
55-200mm Tele
Thassaal

[Sid_316]

Sama pics :clap: kalyasi,V_S,sathya,venki pindringa :thumbsup:

[V_S]

Thanks venki and Sid. Yes, DOF could have been better. Thanks for your valuable inputs. I even tried sitting to get that picture, but there were people sitting all over the place, on the steps. I heard ideal time for shooting is round 8-9 pm in the evening, where crowd will be less. I have seen some breath-taking pictures during that time.

[VENKIRAJA]

From the Deepavali album of 2010:

Big Bang
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/76164_454573753354_784328354_5687882_2741028_n.jpg
f/4.2
1/8 sec.
72 mm
ISO 1600

To and Fro
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/39526_454573783354_784328354_5687884_4308583_n.jpg
f/4.2
1/8 sec.
35 mm
ISO 1600

Purple Haze
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/76297_454601148354_784328354_5688455_3231131_n.jpg
f/4.5
92mm
1/13 sec.
ISO 1600

Anti-Bokeh
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/74380_454601378354_784328354_5688471_222470_n.jpg
f/4
55mm
0.62 sec.
ISO 1600

Pounce
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/149207_454601398354_784328354_5688473_2143498_n.jp g

f/4
55mm
0.62 sec.
ISO 1600

[Nerd]

Amazing pictures folks :clap:

So its just me who owns a DSLR and using it like a point&shoot. I always set it to 'Auto' and click pics. :oops:

The technical details on your posts are greek and latin to me. Where to start? I don't want to read the manual. Is there a easy-to-read online guide or something?

[V_S]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27172331@N03/6787394815/in/photostream/lightbox/

A few more added

Excellent colors from your camera. I loved the sunset. :thumbsup:. I am still with my Panasonic FZ-28 with 18x leica lens. The main reason I could not leave this camera behind is because of the leica lens. Leica used to manufacture F2.8 (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfz20) throughout the zoom range (from 36-432 mm) for earlier Panasonic models, now they are not doing that, but still one of the best lens.

[sathya_1979]

amazing bokeh Venki :thumbsup:

[V_S]

This was taken in July 2009 fireworks in our place. ISO 400, f 7.2, I did with continuous shooting mode.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6786885765_b13b2271e2.jpg

[VENKIRAJA]

The technical details on your posts are greek and latin to me. Where to start? I don't want to read the manual. Is there a easy-to-read online guide or something?

This (http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/howto.htm) is where I started.
Ken Rockwell, AFAIK has not taken the world's best photograph or something.. but he is the best photography teacher on the web. Strobist and a few others are good. But this guy in plain english is very easy to follow. Full page (http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech.htm).

[V_S]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6786917327_e2f2053167.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6786788465_b842a69db6.jpg

[VENKIRAJA]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6786917327_e2f2053167.jpg
Brilliantly shot! Timing :clap:

Loved all your 'vibrant' imagery Kalyan anne. I still remember your superhit FB DP with anni.
'Poovil Vandu' is a treat :notworthy:


amazing bokeh Venki :thumbsup:
Thanks a bunch :D

[V_S]

Thanks venkki. :D Even I could not believe it was coming from my camera. That's the main reason I did not want to leave that camera behind. I has been shooting brilliantly for me.

[VENKIRAJA]

Thanks venkki. :D Even I could not believe it was coming from my camera. That's the main reason I did not want to leave that camera behind. I has been shooting brilliantly for me.
Back in 2007, even I was split between Panasonic FZ and Nikon D40 (40x, 70 and 70S).
Decided to go with Nikon SLR just because I needed it for professional reasons and the option to upgrade. I personally wanted to get a Panasonic only.. especially due to the Leica factor.

[KV]

some super shots, folks :clap:
venki... your first pic in this thread... awesome perspective and fantastic symmetry! loveliness :thumbsup:

[Nerd]

This (http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/howto.htm) is where I started.
Ken Rockwell, AFAIK has not taken the world's best photograph or something.. but he is the best photography teacher on the web. Strobist and a few others are good. But this guy in plain english is very easy to follow. Full page (http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech.htm).
Thanks Venki :-) :-)

[VENKIRAJA]

some super shots, folks :clap:
venki... your first pic in this thread... awesome perspective and fantastic symmetry! loveliness :thumbsup:
Must appreciate Late Sthapathi for that. Intricacy all over. Sad that it is housing mostly jobless people all day who pollute the place.

[KV]

yeah, the architecture's beauty is a given, but your angle selection helps in making it a very interesting picture here.

[V_S]

Yes, I am stunned by the lighting. How did you get that venki. Especially on the second row, the one below is little darker and all layers above are gradually getting darker. How did you achieve it? Something outstanding! :notworthy:

[VENKIRAJA]

yeah, the architecture's beauty is a given, but your angle selection helps in making it a very interesting picture here.Yes, I am stunned by the lighting. How did you get that venki. Especially on the second row, the one below is little darker and all layers above are gradually getting darker. How did you achieve it? Something outstanding! :notworthy:
:ty:
The sciography which naturally occurs when the source of light is behind the subject. I didn't apply anything special, except for choice of angle.. keeping it very low and orienting the sun (It was almost sunset.. Between 4 and 5 in the vening I think) in the centre. The inherent geometry is killer, seriously!

[sathya_1979]

Canon T3i (600D)
Canon 18-135 IS lens
Canon 70-300 IS USM lens
Planning to buy 2 more lenses - 50 mm Prime 1.4 & a wide-angle lens
6 months down the line, if I have enough cash, will go for Canon 100-400 L or Sigma 50-500mm

[sathya_1979]

I was contemplating Nikon D5100 Package. Got a very good deal on Canon and the 2 lenses ($400 off). Hence, bought it.

[sathya_1979]

More than 100 posts (without digressions) for a non-sport, non-filmy thread in 3 days! :clap: to all contributors!

[KV]

http://www.mayyam.com/talk/attachment.php?attachmentid=1038
http://www.mayyam.com/talk/attachment.php?attachmentid=1039
Shot on film, using a Nikormat SLR (120 mm lens I think, don't remember exactly, was about 2/3 years back).

[sathya_1979]

KV, unable to view the attachments. Pls check

[sathya_1979]

idhellam rombave jaasthi anne.. :yessir:
No, seriously. That park bench was outstanding click!

[KV]

Not sure why Sathya, pic display aagamaatEngudhu, but I'm able to view the attachment. :confused2:

[Dilbert]

Nalla Thread Venki !

my contributions Not close to Pros here , so pl be little kind in your critics ;-)

[Dilbert]

-- another one

[sathya_1979]

wah re wah Dilbu! Technical details pls....

[V_S]

KV, we cannot open the file, says link invalid.

Dilbert,
That was incredible :notworthy: No comparison, wonderful. Yes as sathya asked, technical details please, it should be some remarkable telephoto lens.

[venkkiram]

Dilbert..

Moon and bird snaps are excellent. I feel like I landed on the moon! Please bring here more!

[venkkiram]

I was contemplating Nikon D5100 Package. Got a very good deal on Canon and the 2 lenses ($400 off). Hence, bought it.

வெரிகுட் சத்யா! உங்க படங்கள் சிறப்பா வந்திருக்கு! பாராட்டுக்கள்! என்னோட மனசுக்குள்ள தூங்கிக்கொண்டு இருக்கிற சிங்கத்தை தட்டி எழுப்பிட்டிங்க! பாத்துடலாம் உங்க கெனானா இல்லை என்னோட நிகானா என! (என்னோட நிகான் இன்னும் தூங்கிக்கொண்டுத்தான் இருக்கு!)

[sathya_1979]

:shaking: :)

[sathya_1979]

You have a Canon DSLR as well? I remember that you bought a Nikon D5100 during Thanksgiving.

[sathya_1979]

Question to all: What is your opinion on 3rd party lenses like Sigma, Tamron, Tokina etc? For example Canon 100 - 400 L comes to 1400-1500 dollars. Sigma 50-500, almost the same price, but with a better focal range.
I am not worried about cost - Given a choice - Which would you choose from, from the same price range? a slightly more versatile third-party or the OEM with slightly lesser feature?
I presume there cannot be straight-forward answer. Just asking for experiences and opinion.

[venkkiram]

You have a Canon DSLR as well? I remember that you bought a Nikon D5100 during Thanksgiving. Corrected. Its Nikon only @thanksgiving.

[sathya_1979]

aahaa, inga ellaarum Nikon polayE! naandhaan thaniyaa maattirukkEn pOla :roll:

[sathya_1979]

1046

Bokeh @ day

[KV]

OK, I think I'm not able to post the images here due to the size constraint.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29452102@N08/3742781479/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29452102@N08/3742782769/

[Kalyasi]

OK, I think I'm not able to post the images here due to the size constraint.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29452102@N08/3742781479/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29452102@N08/3742782769/

Pinrel pongo!!

[Kalyasi]

Question to all: What is your opinion on 3rd party lenses like Sigma, Tamron, Tokina etc? For example Canon 100 - 400 L comes to 1400-1500 dollars. Sigma 50-500, almost the same price, but with a better focal range.
I am not worried about cost - Given a choice - Which would you choose from, from the same price range? a slightly more versatile third-party or the OEM with slightly lesser feature?
I presume there cannot be straight-forward answer. Just asking for experiences and opinion.

Sigma for Nikon cameras ok nu kelvi pattu iruken... Tamron, some of the lenses are good, some are mokkai...

[Kalyasi]

Nalla Thread Venki !

my contributions Not close to Pros here , so pl be little kind in your critics ;-)

Wonderful!!!

How is this possibuzh ya?

[Kalyasi]

Loved all your 'vibrant' imagery Kalyan anne. I still remember your superhit FB DP with anni.
'Poovil Vandu' is a treat :notworthy:

Thanks Venki, Unnoda flickr page a inga share pannaren, embuttu applause varuthu nu mattum paaru...

Makkale intha album a full a paarunga mei maranthu poveenga... Venki & KB were an inspiration for me

http://www.flickr.com/photos/venkiraja/4187687441/in/photostream/lightbox/

[Kalyasi]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6786917327_e2f2053167.jpg

Arumai Arumai... I am big fan of low light photography... any companions... Yaravathu Seattle area la irukeengala?

[Dilbert]

Sathya & VS

Moon
Manual F11 @ 1/1000 ISO 100(pic2) & 200(pic1) - Tripod is a Must.

Bird
Manual 1/800 @ F 3.5

I am sure you guys know this, use exif data as reference point ! creating your own take / mix is more fun.


Ok guys this is my most difficult shot of my life ,till date. (even with a fast lenses it was hell ) :p

[KV]

wow! lovely capture, dilbert! :clap:

[VENKIRAJA]

aahaa, inga ellaarum Nikon polayE! naandhaan thaniyaa maattirukkEn pOla :roll:
engal annan KB-yin canon padangala neenga paarthadhillaye? :shock:
BTW, please don't start a Nikon vs. Canon war here. andha kodumai oyave oyaadhu :hammer: ella forum-layum adhu dhaan odum.. ivanungalukkum kedaikkum paarunga x360 vs PS3.. AMD vs Intel.. Canon vs Nikon.. De Niro vs Pacino.. edhaachum onnu :yessir:

Question to all: What is your opinion on 3rd party lenses like Sigma, Tamron, Tokina etc? For example Canon 100 - 400 L comes to 1400-1500 dollars. Sigma 50-500, almost the same price, but with a better focal range.
I am not worried about cost - Given a choice - Which would you choose from, from the same price range? a slightly more versatile third-party or the OEM with slightly lesser feature?
I presume there cannot be straight-forward answer. Just asking for experiences and opinion.
Yes.
Friend got a cheap Sigma lens 70-300 IS lens (with that macro switch that works between 200-300) for his D90. It worked amazing. I don't know the quality of their optics.. but their build quality is very poor. Feels very feeble and plasticky.
WRT Canon lenses, I guess the pricing is almost similar and it would be obvious to go for the Canon counterparts for a few dollars more.

[VENKIRAJA]

Thanks Venki, Unnoda flickr page a inga share pannaren, embuttu applause varuthu nu mattum paaru...
Makkale intha album a full a paarunga mei maranthu poveenga... Venki & KB were an inspiration for me
http://www.flickr.com/photos/venkiraja/4187687441/in/photostream/lightbox/
Tagging me along with annan KB is a sin. I am a bad amateur :p
Not thannadakkam or something.. I really struggle with manual settings. I never dare to go beyond P, S and A. adhula evvalavu varudho adhu dhaan.

[V_S]

KV, That was wonderful :clap: B&W is always special. Dilbert, wow again for that bird capture, well done!.
Thanks Kalyan. Fireworks is always very interesting time and place to take pictures. I too love low-light photography. That's why I am with sathya, as I love Canon there. :wink: I believe Canon were the ones who first introduced the CMOS sensors (for low noise) while Nikon were still using CCD sensors. Eventhough they fared well in day light (except for the moire effect), Canon stole the limelight in low-light (atleast till couple of years ago). We could see that in lot of reviews. But now, Nikon started using CMOS and catching up or even excelled Canon. I heard the Canon EOS 550D has all (if not more) the features of Canon 7D. But when it comes to handling, continuous shooting, schneider lenses, nothing can beat Nikon. Hate to compare, but I love this balance very much. :thumbsup:

[V_S]

Thanks Kalyan for sharing venki's site. venki, that was mind-blowing :notworthy: Everyone of them is a beautiful 'kavithai'. I loved all of them, especially that dawn shot (brimming with color) with electric lines, the girl in B&W, all droplet shots and close up of peacock.

[venkkiram]

நீங்க எல்லோரும் கடலுக்குள்ளே சென்று நீந்திக்கொண்டிருக்கையில் நான் இப்போதான் கடற்கரை மணலில் கால் பதித்து விளையாடிக்கிட்டு இருக்கேன். சென்ற காலத்தில் க்ளிக்கிய புகைப்படங்கள் சிலவற்றை தொகுத்திருக்கிறேன்.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/venkkiram/6796294729/in/photostream

[Dilbert]

நீங்க எல்லோரும் கடலுக்குள்ளே சென்று நீந்திக்கொண்டிருக்கையில் நான் இப்போதான் கடற்கரை மணலில் கால் பதித்து விளையாடிக்கிட்டு இருக்கேன். சென்ற காலத்தில் க்ளிக்கிய புகைப்படங்கள் சிலவற்றை தொகுத்திருக்கிறேன்.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/venkkiram/6796294729/in/photostream

Pl Start writing english at least in this thread ! :-) ... Simply superb captures.. pretty impressive stuff for a point and shot :notworthy:

[V_S]

Kalakkal shots venkki! :clap: The symmetry in kites was just amazing. :notworthy: Loved the sunset and the 'Evening' shot. The rays were beautifully captured.

[V_S]

I don't know if you saw this. Few more taken at Pittsburgh and DC. The DC long shot of Thomas Jefferson memorial and the zoomed-in version is my personal favorite.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vs0505/sets/72157629085684145/

[VinodKumar's]

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/8273/37427814795c9743f519b.jpg

I like this very much.

[venkkiram]

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/8273/37427814795c9743f519b.jpg

I like this very much.

ஆழ் மனசுல சம்மணமிட்டு அமர்ந்துவிடும் இதுபோன்ற உருவாக்கதிற்கெல்லாம் பாராட்ட வார்த்தைகளே இல்லை.

[venkkiram]

OK, I think I'm not able to post the images here due to the size constraint.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29452102@N08/3742781479/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29452102@N08/3742782769/

Does KV mean Karuppu - Vellai? Lovely and Lively!

[VinodKumar's]

Thanks Venki, Unnoda flickr page a inga share pannaren, embuttu applause varuthu nu mattum paaru...

Makkale intha album a full a paarunga mei maranthu poveenga... Venki & KB were an inspiration for me

http://www.flickr.com/photos/venkiraja/4187687441/in/photostream/lightbox/

Super appu :clap: :clap:

[VinodKumar's]

I always find something special in balck and white photos :)

[Dilbert]

I don't know if you saw this. Few more taken at Pittsburgh and DC. The DC long shot of Thomas Jefferson memorial and the zoomed-in version is my personal favorite.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vs0505/sets/72157629085684145/


Cool shots , check out my Pittsburgh Downtown HDR Let me know what you guys think !

Again pl be little kind on critics .. I am still LEARNING. :-)

[V_S]

Dilbert, That was awesome. :clap:Truly how we see with our eyes. Best ever!. Great shot and the camera and lens proves for itself. :thumbsup: I think the shutter speed should be quite large too, like 1/4s or even 1s with tripod?

[Dilbert]

Dilbert, That was awesome. :clap:Truly how we see with our eyes. Best ever!. Great shot and the camera and lens proves for itself. :thumbsup: I think the shutter speed should be quite large too, like 1/4s or even 1s with tripod?

thank you VS Original Image size is way too big for web upload. setting if I recollect correctly it was F21 or F22 of course with tripod and very low ISO.

Here is another photo.. well it was rite timing.

[V_S]

Thanks and Wonderful shot again! Yes, suberb timing, we don't get to see that often. I had similar experience (posted in my photostream), but I could not get that straight, as it was standing sideways, still captured it.

[sathya_1979]

Excellent snaps! Good going folks!

[Dilbert]

Excellent snaps! Good going folks!

Still Learning sir ! I can never perfect anything in this field :-( . There is always something more .. :p

Btw sathya Canon-yen sonnegea flickr patha its showing Sony point and shot !

[sathya_1979]

Sony was bought sometime ago, Canon DSLR around 3 weeks back! Will give that Sony to my sister :)
BTW, there will always be something more to learn and explore - that's the beauty of art. isn't it?

[Dilbert]

Sony was bought sometime ago, Canon DSLR around 3 weeks back! Will give that Sony to my sister :)
BTW, there will always be something more to learn and explore - that's the beauty of art. isn't it?

Sathya Point shot -lea yena super pics.. :shock: now that you have DSLR :shaking:

[rajraj]

sathya: Feb issue of Popular Photography has an article on lenses. You might want to read it. Sigma lens is included in the review. :)



Question to all: What is your opinion on 3rd party lenses like Sigma, Tamron, Tokina etc? For example Canon 100 - 400 L comes to 1400-1500 dollars. Sigma 50-500, almost the same price, but with a better focal range.
I am not worried about cost - Given a choice - Which would you choose from, from the same price range? a slightly more versatile third-party or the OEM with slightly lesser feature?
I presume there cannot be straight-forward answer. Just asking for experiences and opinion.

[sathya_1979]

Thanks Sir! Will check it out.
B/W contree of mine today:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31170010@N06/6799259797/

[sathya_1979]

BTW, please don't start a Nikon vs. Canon war here. andha kodumai oyave oyaadhu :hammer: ella forum-layum adhu dhaan odum..
absolutely, irrespective of which 5-letter equipment we use, a great photograph is the autograph of the lensman - Unique, personal and individual :)

[venkkiram]

B/W contree of mine today:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31170010@N06/6799259797/

B/W "piLLaigaL illA maidhaanam paazh!" superb! Neat finish!

[sathya_1979]

Venki, how to post captions in Tamil in Flickr?

[venkkiram]

Venki, how to post captions in Tamil in Flickr?
Flickr is compatible! Just cut and paste from http://www.google.com/transliterate/Tamil

[sathya_1979]

Excellent, Thanks :)

[KV]

nandri, v_s, vinod, venki :).
venki i used to shoot mostly b/w alone, on film, until couple of years back (and had begun doing a bit of film processing and printing too), but it's become almost impossible to get flim, chemicals and paper. Even if you chance upon it somewhere, it'd be old-stock, past it's use-by date. Rightnu vittutu Canon PnS ku maaritten and have been enjoying the ease and comfort since then!
Vinod, naan muyarchi pannappo andha photo upload aagala... neenga eppadi panninga? size reduction pannanuma?

venkiraja, that park bench shot in your collection... fantastic POV! sakkath! :clap:

[VinodKumar's]

Thanks Sir! Will check it out.
B/W contree of mine today:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31170010@N06/6799259797/

Mcd play area va ithu ?

[VinodKumar's]

Vinod, naan muyarchi pannappo andha photo upload aagala... neenga eppadi panninga? size reduction pannanuma?


I downloaded it from flickr and uploaded to imageshack and used the imageshack URL ;). Oru photo ku pannalam nerya photos na konjam kastam.

[KV]

oh, ippadi oru thillalangadi velai pannlaama, thanks for the tip :thumbsup:

[VENKIRAJA]

Cool shots , check out my Pittsburgh Downtown HDR Let me know what you guys think !

Again pl be little kind on critics .. I am still LEARNING. :-)

HDR tutorial please. I specifically shot the Taj with 6 different exposures, in RAW and in JPEG to make a HDR and yet, I fail everytime.

[Dilbert]

HDR tutorial please. I specifically shot the Taj with 6 different exposures, in RAW and in JPEG to make a HDR and yet, I fail everytime.

Things I follow for HDR , which has worked pretty much 95% of the time

1) Tripod is must when we are shooting Landscape in any light

2) I use ABE option set it to those 3 exposures I need. Depending on the lighting condition of course

3) Set you ISO accordingly.

4) For Nite shots have the Bigger F Stop number to allow more light

5) For Day / Sunset /Sunrise kind of shots , depending on lighting condition and colors which I want to enhance like water , some greenery etc.

6) Set your camera to Multi-shot with timer mode

7) The most important piece , which will spoil your picture 9times out of 10 . Pl make sure everything is set to Manual (including focus). switch your VC,IS or any other kind of image stabilizer to off mode.

If you follow these steps you can't go wrong in creating HDRs. Again HDRs have evolved so much over the years. You can create those 3- 5 different pics using 1 RAW itself if you buy a good software , which is what most magazines do.

Hope this information helps.

[Dilbert]

Another random photo I took y'day .. absolutely for no specific reason

[VENKIRAJA]

Behold Sony photography awards shortlisted entries (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2095791/A-riot-colour-Shortlist-Sony-World-Photography-awards-provides-real-challenge-eye.html). Breathtaking stuff.

[venkkiram]

Behold Sony photography awards shortlisted entries (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2095791/A-riot-colour-Shortlist-Sony-World-Photography-awards-provides-real-challenge-eye.html). Breathtaking stuff.

Thanks for sharing. Each entry is a gem except "notworthy: except "Human study: Two men dressed western costumes in Tabernas, Almeria, Spain are the subjects of this thought-provoking image". Whats so special in that snap comparing the other beautiful ones? I would like to know!

[sathya_1979]

Samples for Today:
10631064

[sathya_1979]

1065 1066 1067

[sathya_1979]

1068 1069
Photo

[V_S]

Thanks Dilbert for the HDR tutorials. So, how many shots should be (automatically) taken with different exposures and contrast to make it a HDR. Is three exposure is always enough? I think the software processes all these seperate images and merges into a HDR one, if I am not wrong.

Sathya, great snaps, I really loved the take-off ones (first, second and fifth), sixth one, just like that goose is replying to you. :smile:

[Dilbert]

Thanks Dilbert for the HDR tutorials. So, how many shots should be (automatically) taken with different exposures and contrast to make it a HDR. Is three exposure is always enough? I think the software processes all these seperate images and merges into a HDR one, if I am not wrong.

Sathya, great snaps, I really loved the take-off ones (first, second and fifth), sixth one, just like that goose is replying to you. :smile:

V_S , HDR (Hight Dynamic Range) Images are mainly use to enhance elements which you will miss in your regular single shot.
To your question Its up to the user how many you want to include for 1 HDR.(example : friend of mine used like 8-9 pics for shooting Vatican City at Nite)
However when you use AEB option you will get 3 pics , which is good enough for creating HDR.

[V_S]

Thanks again Dilbert for the details. :smile:

[Dilbert]

Sathaya good pics - just a suggestion use Ai Servo on Canon aka continuous mode in Nikons to get better results when you are shooting a moving object(s). Another trick which ofcourse we learnt during college days.. Keep your sight active on the expected path of your object (aka comeon) ahead of time. This is will provide you with some really great views aka shots.. which you would missed it otherwise by chasing them ...;-)

You are spending money copyrighting these pics?

[sathya_1979]

Thanks Dilbert! That's what I learnt this weekend - anticipation of the motion path, burst mode and shoot range. Let me try these out this weekend :)

[Dilbert]

http://eclipsegeeks.com/AstronomyandAstronomicalCalendarChart2012.aspx ..

Ok guys . get your gear out..its hunting time , 5 planets will be visible during sunset and sunrise.. around Feb 23- 25. I have zero hopes in my area given cloudy / snow / rainy weather..

[sathya_1979]

Any recommendations for good backpack which can hold 2 bodies, 5-6 lenses (one 400 or 500 mm lens), tripod, laptop and other accessories. I had a look at Kata 467i which is pretty reasonable for my budget.
Suggestions and inputs are welcome (Only back-packs)

[VinodKumar's]

Behold Sony photography awards shortlisted entries (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2095791/A-riot-colour-Shortlist-Sony-World-Photography-awards-provides-real-challenge-eye.html). Breathtaking stuff.

:shock: ippdilam photo edupaangala ???

[sathya_1979]

lots of post-processing involved, I guess

[VinodKumar's]

Sila photos paatha enakku antha maari thonuchu ... athu oru thatha mattum dark room la utkanthukitu irukaaru kathavu vazhiya velicham vara maari ... keezha paatha sevapu color la ratham maari irruku athellam post-processing thaana ? .

[sathya_1979]

Could be, you may never know :) Software capabilities are exponentially growing, so, anything is possible

[Dilbert]

Any recommendations for good backpack which can hold 2 bodies, 5-6 lenses (one 400 or 500 mm lens), tripod, laptop and other accessories. I had a look at Kata 467i which is pretty reasonable for my budget.
Suggestions and inputs are welcome (Only back-packs)

Good stuff Sathya go for it, initially when you are learning you will be carrying too many lenses :) , but once you start understanding your lenses you will carry only the lenses that are needed for the subject. Also more important changing lenses in dust / moisture filled atmosphere is dangerous for both Camera and lenses all it takes is few seconds between changing lenses. you need to pay some serious attention, carry a camera cover buy a cheap one atleast. You get your thanga mani worth , if it saves your gadgets from even 1 rain.

Welcome to the most addictive ,expensive hobby :)

[sathya_1979]

Thanks Dilbert Bro! Now only realizing how addictive and expensive it is :lol: I wanted to stop at around $1200, now, I feel it would be ever expanding expense :)

[venkkiram]

No more budget allocated for me! But please suggest a cheap and durable tripod for Nikon D5100! I will try to pass this bill at home ministry to get sanctioned. Thanks.

[Dilbert]

No more budget allocated for me! But please suggest a cheap and durable tripod for Nikon D5100! I will try to pass this bill at home ministry to get sanctioned. Thanks.

If you are a Young man ! with study hands like me ;-) . you can pick mono pod for 15$ tops on Fleebay good ones. For more serious stuff

1) http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11746472&search=dolica&Mo=1&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=dolica&Ntt=dolica&No=1&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1

2) http://www.amazon.com/Dolica-STC-100-63-Inch-68-Inch-Monopod/dp/B001M5RHOE/ref=sr_1_1?t=slickdeals&tag=slickdeals&s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1328256639&sr=1-1

[VENKIRAJA]

Shots from a recent ECR road trip.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/308517_10150318529278355_784328354_8306450_7402645 38_n.jpg
Evening - Muttukadu (Self)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408185_10150453266933355_784328354_8905095_6474029 61_n.jpg
Early morning - Pondicherry

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403917_10150453267518355_784328354_8905100_1425144 086_n.jpg
Noon - Alampara shores

(P.S: Vinod, the second shot here is post-processed) :wink:

[VinodKumar's]

Venki :thumbsup: I like the first photo very much ... 3rd photo lam kaamichu madras nu sonna paya pullainga madras swiss maari irukumnu nenachiruvaanga :clap:

[VENKIRAJA]

Venki :thumbsup: I like the first photo very much ... 3rd photo lam kaamichu madras nu sonna paya pullainga madras swiss maari irukumnu nenachiruvaanga :clap:
Nanri hai.
That place is a ruined fort. Sedhanju pona andha kattidathukku mela eri paartha kaadhal anukkal spot madhiri irundhuch. Asandhutten.
BTW, Suiss-la edhu beechangarai?

[V_S]

Wonderful shots venki! :clap: PaathuttE irukanum pola irukku. Well done!

[venkkiram]

Wonderful shots venki! :clap: PaathuttE irukanum pola irukku. Well done!

+10. I liked the 3rd among those 3. One of Nature's unlimited beauties!

[sathya_1979]

Excellent Shots thambi!

[VinodKumar's]

Nanri hai.
That place is a ruined fort. Sedhanju pona andha kattidathukku mela eri paartha kaadhal anukkal spot madhiri irundhuch. Asandhutten.
BTW, Suiss-la edhu beechangarai?

Third photo just looks like snow on river athaan swiss nyabagam vanthuruchu ;)

Antha sedanju pona kattadam pithamagan , winner song , thiruvilayadal song lam edutha edama solluringa ???

[GSV]

Venkiraja,

Amazing photos.. Wow.. :clap:
Let me check all the pages..

[VENKIRAJA]

Thanks V_S, Sathyannan, Venkkiram & GSV.
Vinod Annan - Maybe. I'm sure about Veppam's Kaatrin Eeram song locations: (1:55 sec.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv9pw15Q4PU&hd=1&t=1m55s

[Kalyasi]

http://eclipsegeeks.com/AstronomyandAstronomicalCalendarChart2012.aspx ..

Ok guys . get your gear out..its hunting time , 5 planets will be visible during sunset and sunrise.. around Feb 23- 25. I have zero hopes in my area given cloudy / snow / rainy weather..

Dilbu entha area?? Sounds like Seattle...

[Kalyasi]

Any recommendations for good backpack which can hold 2 bodies, 5-6 lenses (one 400 or 500 mm lens), tripod, laptop and other accessories. I had a look at Kata 467i which is pretty reasonable for my budget.
Suggestions and inputs are welcome (Only back-packs)

Crumpler... I have one and has been extremely useful while travelling....

[Kalyasi]

Arputham Venki Thambi!!

[sathya_1979]

Venki, technical details pls

[Dilbert]

Dilbu entha area?? Sounds like Seattle...

Kalyasi, it should be everywhere , timing might differ based on sunset / sunrise check your local pl planetarium

[Dilbert]

Venki great stills..

ok here we go couple more stills from my end. I had to reduce image quality in order to upload here.

[venkkiram]

Dilbert!

மழை நின்ற இரவு! தரையில் தேங்கியிருக்கும் தண்ணீரில் விளக்குகளின் ஒளி பிரதிபலிப்பு அழகு! அதற்கும் மேலாக வானம், நதி நீருக்கு இணையாக தரையும் நீல நிறத்தில் மாறியிருப்பது அழகோ அழகு! :notworthy:

[Dilbert]

Venkkiram , english please.. ! :-)

[sathya_1979]

Beautiful colors and reflections of natural and artificial lights on water and land :clap:

[VENKIRAJA]

Venki, technical details pls


Evening - Muttukadu (Self)
f/4.2
1/320 sec.
EV -0.7
ISO 200

Early morning - Pondicherry
f/5.6
1/1600 sec.
EV -0.3
ISO 200

Noon - Alampara shores
f/14
1/200 sec.
EV -0.3
ISO 200

[Kalyasi]

Kalyasi, it should be everywhere , timing might differ based on sunset / sunrise check your local pl planetarium

Since u said that ur area is cloudy and raining always I thought u might be in Seattle, thats why the question...

[V_S]

Dilbert,
Excellent shot and absorbing lights and reflections! Aesthetic! :clap: I believe its HDR?

[Dilbert]

Since u said that ur area is cloudy and raining always I thought u might be in Seattle, thats why the question...

Oh I mistook that question .. I am from Mocity Midwest !

[Dilbert]

Dilbert,
Excellent shot and absorbing lights and reflections! Aesthetic! :clap: I believe its HDR?

Yes sir second one is HDR

[venkkiram]

World Press Photo competition 2012 winners - in pictures (http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/gallery/2012/feb/10/news-photography-photography#/?picture=385813808&index=0)

The winners of the 55th annual World Press Photo competition are announced in Amsterdam, naming Samuel Aranda from Spain, of Corbis Images, as the overall winner for a picture of a Yemeni woman tending to an injured relative after anti-government protests in Sana'a

[venkkiram]

Updated few snaps taken during the last Sunday trip to Blue Mountain - PA for snow tubing.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/venkkiram/6913779753/in/photostream

[VENKIRAJA]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m0H2OzcoSXM/TyCAyn2QzcI/AAAAAAAALmk/yZoHa1ks6TM/s1600/cheat-sheet.jpg
via PiT (Photography in Tamil blog).
They have monthly contests. Will be nice if we could participate in them every month. What say guys?

[Dilbert]

lets try to kindle this thread

here is another contribution of mine took just now to check out few stuff in my camera bag , before next trip.

[venkkiram]

Spring Blossom looked very good under Sodium Street lamp! Captured.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/venkkiram/6903529826/in/photostream/

[sathya_1979]

Hectic one month, worked on all weekends and almost till midnight. Phase completed! Will be active again here.
Nice ones Venkki and Dilbu!

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

http://digital-photography-school.com/digital-camera-modes

[Dilbert]

http://digital-photography-school.com/digital-camera-modes

sakalea ! Pl post your potos here I say ! I know you are vallavar ;-) .. Come on come on .

[Dilbert]

Updated few snaps taken during the last Sunday trip to Blue Mountain - PA for snow tubing.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/venkkiram/6913779753/in/photostream


Superb stuff :-)

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

sakalea ! Pl post your potos here I say ! I know you are vallavar ;-) .. Come on come on .

Oh :( No dilbert! I am just a link poster here! Though I have handled DSLR, Nikon3100, not much interested in photography! neenga ellaam irukkum pothu ethukku :lol:

I am a budding music composer! So tunes keLunga, not photos:) :lol2:

[VENKIRAJA]

I thought we fizzled out.
Glad we kicked off again. Why can't we participate in a contest? Send the best pics after discussion?
I know of the PiT (Photography in Tamil blog) contest (http://photography-in-tamil.blogspot.com/) that happens every month.
Something better?

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

Can u guys take atleast 1 shot like this? :lol2: http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/andre-kuipers-space-photography

[sathya_1979]

neenga rocketla prayaaNam seiyyaradhukku oru tikkit vaangi kuduththaa naan indha maadhiri photo eduppEn :p

[Dilbert]

சிகாகோ நகரம் நைட் புகைப்படம் எடுத்தல்


Image Quality reduced...for web upload. Its a huge file. 23 MB to be precise.

[venkkiram]

சிகாகோ நகரம் நைட் புகைப்படம் எடுத்தல் :) என்ன வச்சி ஏதும் காமெடி கீமடி பண்ணலியே!

[Dilbert]

:) என்ன வச்சி ஏதும் காமெடி கீமடி பண்ணலியே!

:notthatway: I am trying.. with google translate.. sometime.. that programs.. creates a serious statement in to lol kinda

[Siv.S]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403917_10150453267518355_784328354_8905100_1425144 086_n.jpg
Noon - Alampara shores

Excellent shot Venki :2thumbsup:
Nice thread guys.. liked all your pics.. :bow:

[Dilbert]

EKSI ><< no photos..

[Roshan]

40 of the most powerful photographs ever taken. 36 got me moved. Kept looking at it for a few minutes. 1,2,5,6,10,11,23,27,32,36 and 38 are ultimate. Well captured emotions. The 3rd picture in #1 is haunting.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/expresident/most-powerful-photographs-ever-taken

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

Beautiful Machu Pichu! never saw this in that Enthiran Song! I guess this also helps to know some best photography!

https://shankr.jux.com/255023#

[venkkiram]

First beach visit in this summer! Place - Sandy Hook-NJ!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/venkkiram/7431112770/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/venkkiram/7431113832/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/venkkiram/7431114848/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/venkkiram/7431115552/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/venkkiram/7431115948/in/photostream/

[directhit]

some pics taken during a recent trip to NZ, a few hubbers would have already seen it in FB :)

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iAe40kPAXQ4/T-b8APk3UCI/AAAAAAAAEMU/bPEZG0U0A3o/s720/IMG_1390.JPG


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-MzgsC3WjfEM/T-b8Bw43tUI/AAAAAAAAEMc/QZHHp_TdD58/s720/IMG_1464.JPG


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PeJqZzy3LpI/T-b8De8rRHI/AAAAAAAAEMk/tpsFeV7scSw/s720/IMG_1495.JPG


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-dkMYkjWF1c0/T-b8E66jLXI/AAAAAAAAEMs/22r9eR_ATCI/s720/IMG_1513.JPG


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_HXht11zWq0/T-b8Gy0_jmI/AAAAAAAAEM8/Gj3mVOtl1DI/s720/IMG_1922.JPG


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nQN_c22cEEk/T-b8KChElXI/AAAAAAAAENY/K2kP7hX8kRc/s720/IMG_2354.JPG

[directhit]

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Tz_cT47gwO0/T-b9qJ1WGVI/AAAAAAAAEQE/7PCTkC8h9HM/s720/IMG_4254.JPG


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-MOPZNnPi87Y/T-b9t1EYoRI/AAAAAAAAEQg/YMKNyFdBGPI/s720/IMG_4350.JPG


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-07thM8salk4/T-b9wy555iI/AAAAAAAAEQ4/7G_a2HBkLEs/s720/IMG_4501.JPG


https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-a50ntNGw1_0/T-b908TC2XI/AAAAAAAAERk/z9UL0M78O3Y/s720/IMG_4974.JPG


https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lZVoElLlCds/T-b92ycS8VI/AAAAAAAAER0/XvKNtNCLDHA/s720/IMG_5080.JPG

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

http://www.udemy.com/easydslr-for-beginners/
EasyDSLR Digital Photography Course for Beginners - $39

This apart, this site udemy.com has superb tutorials on vareity of topics, both free and paid! Ultimate Site!

[venkkiram]

எப்படி இருக்கு! எப்படி இன்னும் அழகா எடுத்திருக்கலாம் எனச் சொல்லுங்க.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8168/7572257454_6e9d456b57_c.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8014/7484266350_d615687e19_c.jpg

[kid-glove]

forget it..

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

http://www.udemy.com/easydslr-for-beginners/
EasyDSLR Digital Photography Course for Beginners - $39

This apart, this site udemy.com has superb tutorials on vareity of topics, both free and paid! Ultimate Site!

Wow this thread is moving fast, my above post lying in same page :lol:

btw, the above mentione course was regular $39 now reduced to $19 http://www.udemy.com/essential-photography-skills-beginner-digital-slr-training/?couponCode=be70b1c8&refCode=SlFTAgEMAT5eH2IlTFhXLV02TSQoDiAeZkdPFDhSGg 5wEHoOKAkPGHIEewIWDhwZWQtsGF4oNB5pFG0QBVNBDwAyeSU% 2FNyQLeRR7Fzs3BQ0BOWEkOFMUHgImbxMGKxIIAClzBD9fSG4d UVMUHQcHBVVREWNaW0J6AVEHYwMDHCBlClskTFhXL14GWTILTx oqHAdDJEMVEClaUQdjGgEaKFRREWMnDyM4aCRHMiIPIzlrQW0v NDVEIFMdejQ3UEx9Uh1lLSI1TCF9K3kuNDFEf2skfTMnBUhxEw 4%3D&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email

click the above link to make use of the discount. As this is a Vinaayaga chadhurthi offer ( :rotfl: ) it end son 19th!

[venkkiram]

சமீபத்திய தமிழ்நாட்டுப் பயணத்தில் சென்று பார்த்த கங்கை கொண்ட சோழபுரம் கோயிலில் க்ளிக்யவைகளில் பதினெட்டு படங்களை பதிவேற்றம் செய்திருக்கிறேன்...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/venkkiram/8104294729/

[venkkiram]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/venkkiram/8132013775/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/venkkiram/8132012957/

[mabiqukaumo]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rgaPcsAi0-o/UJOdfdTImdI/AAAAAAAABwc/-kFS6Pna49k/s1600/IMG_2003.JPG

[venkkiram]

ஒருவர் க்ளிக்கிய தோகை மயில் மூலமாகவே அவருக்கு தூது விடுகிறேன். உங்கள் சேவை மையத்திற்கு தேவை. வாருங்கள் நண்பரே.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6785180827_05326f005e_b.jpg

[VENKIRAJA]

forget it..

:huh:

[VENKIRAJA]

http://i.imgur.com/AFSgd.jpg?1
Bokeh.
Jama Masjid, Fathepur Sikri.

f 7.1
1/200 s
ISO -200

[Brianengab]

http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/these-photos-will-make-your-stomach-drop?sub=2167995_1107700

these-photos-will-make-your-stomach-drop...

5 & 10 maatran song location...

[venkkiram]

the-most-haunting-photograph-from-bangladesh

http://lightbox.time.com/2013/05/08/a-final-embrace-the-most-haunting-photograph-from-bangladesh/#1

[venkkiram]

One of my recent clicks!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/venkkiram/9474861401/in/photostream/

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5326/9474861401_a4a35aa9a2_c.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2857/9474901173_abb412f6db_c.jpg

[Dilbert]

http://i43.tinypic.com/9knm8n.jpg

Cloudy day ! It was a stunning show

[Dilbert]

http://i39.tinypic.com/wrb6ok.jpg

[Dilbert]

http://i42.tinypic.com/3466f44.jpg

[Dilbert]

http://i41.tinypic.com/ae5ge0.jpg

[Dilbert]

http://i40.tinypic.com/2zpp0jp.jpg

All images are converted straight RAW to JPEG no correction or edition (except Force India). My heart really felt like playing with that photo for some reason hehe !

[Dilbert]

http://i39.tinypic.com/qoitz6.jpg another FORCE INDIA pic !

[venkkiram]

Dilbert Sir..

Had shot the moon few weeks before. But without tripod.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/venkkiram/13075585864/

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2654/13075393033_7bd9ba1e36_o.jpg

[venkkiram]

Recently clicked this for a Black&White Challenge. Added the music book and one of the score sheets of Clarinet at the background just to set a proper mood to the overall image. Am happy about the result.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7495/15671319737_0bb4f280a8_b.jpg