Starting Equipment

Hey guys, I just thought it would be nice to make a post discussing the type of equipment we all used when we got into photography. Just comment below and we'll see how many people will post! For me, I started with a Sony Cybershot and then moved my way up to a Sony DSC-H20. It's still in the Cybershot line, but has more of the DSLR features, such as a manual mode and conversion lenses. Do some film as well with a Minolta Maxxum 5000.

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camera search

floating ladybird, originally uploaded by darbians.

You dont need the newest fastest lens to get great shots. This was shot with an old olympus lens on my nikon DSLR. Try the charity shops your loft or your family. I got this lens OM 65-200 f4 from family its not cheap 2nd hand but its free for me to use for a while. I shall miss it when I have to return it but it has given me some great shots. I also found a zenith at a car boot sale for £15 with 4 lenses and accessories. start the search!

From Hobby to Career

I'm curious, are any of you hoping to one day turn photography into a career rather than just a hobby?

ITS ALL WORTH IT

Eye to eye, originally uploaded by darbians.

I couldnt sleep so I wentout at 05.30 with my camera. I found this fly hovering along the track and took about 150 shots, with various lenses and extension tubes and having to move the flash as its placement on the bracket wasnt working with the extension tubes. It was quite an effort as it was hovering but kept moving up and down the track. It was quite hard choosing which one to use as there were so many. It was all worth the effort as I finally made explore!

peek a boo

peek a boo, originally uploaded by darbians.

Finally used my lesbaby for macro again.Some of my best macro shots are done with my lensbaby.This time it was shot with the macro filter kit, but I do sometimes use extension tubes or a combination on a very rare occasion.

Me, myself and I wrestling for attention of Me myself and I...

I hate myself... really!

I can't make music, I can;t take pictures, I can't pass my exams because of 7/10 points, and I suck with being social.

And what can I?Saying things You'll never need,and I read about 4 years ago in the local newspaper...

But what can I do with my DSLR?

Barely nothing. The only things I like are taking pictures of Concerts and taking pictures of myself.

To let you "enjoy some of these pictures"

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mphotography1993/4697994948/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mphotography1993/4697994948/meta/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mphotography1993/4710040781/

I hope you like it :)

The story behind (2)

...The time has come. So, for the (few) curious of you out there, I'll be delighted to tell you what was the (not so big) deal. Actually, the real story was kind of funny and kind of ordinary that you wouldn't believe it, but it's the best way to make things happen.

So now, I've been told the friends in the photo are such a cute couple, the nice mood of the photo itself and the nice lighting it has. But believe me, it's all about the moment. I know it's not a Pulitzer winner but it has a "thing", some magic in it. Again, the moment. So here is the ugly truth:

They are not even each other's type, just friends. They were sitting there, just checking how much cash could we put together in order to buy some water, because of the damnnn hot weather. He was holding some coins in the hand you can't see, and she was laughing because of the "poor mode on" day we were having.

I was sitting with a third friend out of the frame, so when I just saw the whole scene, without saying a word, stood up and silently took the photo. And, that's it.

So, now that you know the truth, I'd like to make clear one point. I wouldn't like to enter that debate about telling-the-story-just-kills-the-magic thing; I told it because I wanted, so it's up to you consider if the magic is still there (or if it has left, or if it's stronger than ever...). Other than that, I insist, the shooting moment is crucial: I think that's the magic, getting something new from those ordinary moments. (the speech's end is near, I promise) Nothing new, but it's something some of us tend to forget, so let's keep it in mind.

Finally, if you have any question, just let me know. :)

In case you don't remember it, or you just ignored my post (promise me it won't happen again) this is the photograph I'm talking about.