What most/least favorite subjects?

Photohog · 08-10-2008, 08:28 PM

It seems like things have been a little slow here this week. But anyway, what are your favorite subjects and least favorite subjects?

I love nature, almost anything that involves being outside. Animals, birds, mountains. deserts.

I hate portraits, I completely suck at taking pictures of people.

bridgetc · 08-11-2008, 10:38 AM

My first post!

My most/least favorite subject is the same thing.
Shooting bands.

I love doing it, but the low light is always frustrating for me because I don't like to use flash if possible. I'm happy when there are decent stage lights.. but I go to shows mostly in dive bars/clubs where the light is dim.
I can't afford to buy the lenses that I need for this, so I make due with what I have. I do get lucky most of the time so it isn't ALL bad.

Killermondodude · 08-11-2008, 10:57 AM

Sounds like you need this lense

1056B002 Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens - USA

Yea its mucho expensivo But HOT DAMN IT LOOKS FREEKIN COOL WHEN MOUNTED

bridgetc · 08-11-2008, 11:05 AM

Sure, I would LOVE one of those! Let me play the lotto.

I have a Canon EF 85mm f1.8, but the shows I go to I can't get far enough away to take decent pictures. I'm still trying.

Killermondodude · 08-11-2008, 11:22 AM

Bridget ever thought about renting the lense??

bridgetc · 08-11-2008, 12:18 PM

Yes! I have definitely thought about doing that and maybe I will. I would be really nervous carrying around an expensive lens that wasn't mine in some of the places I go to but it's a possibility.

keninseattle · 08-11-2008, 12:27 PM

Hi Bridget! Great to see you on here!! About renting lenses, I went down to Glazer's and tried to rent a 70-200 2.8 VR to use at the Motorcycle races yesterday at PR and they wanted a $3000 credit card deposit in order to rent it. I only had $2200 open on my cc account and they said no. Not sure if they require that much for other lenses or not.

Oh, and to answer the topic question. I'd have to say my favorite is outdoors/scenery type of stuff and motorcycles. Either at Bike Nights for PNWR or racing. My least favorite, hmmm, I'll shoot anything/anybody that looks interesting and will let me practice on them. I didn't think I'd ever enjoy doing portrait type of shots but had a blast doing the first senior photo session. Not sure I have anything that I don't like to take photos of.

ronrdrcr · 08-11-2008, 12:57 PM

I love taking pics of anything with an engine. I'm not much of a scenery type person.

Ron

PhaQGM · 08-14-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by keninseattle

Hi Bridget! Great to see you on here!! About renting lenses, I went down to Glazer's and tried to rent a 70-200 2.8 VR to use at the Motorcycle races yesterday at PR and they wanted a $3000 credit card deposit in order to rent it. I only had $2200 open on my cc account and they said no. Not sure if they require that much for other lenses or not.

Oh, and to answer the topic question. I'd have to say my favorite is outdoors/scenery type of stuff and motorcycles. Either at Bike Nights for PNWR or racing. My least favorite, hmmm, I'll shoot anything/anybody that looks interesting and will let me practice on them. I didn't think I'd ever enjoy doing portrait type of shots but had a blast doing the first senior photo session. Not sure I have anything that I don't like to take photos of.

That's ridiculous, considering that lens "only" costs $1600.

I haven't ever personally used this site, but you can rent lenses from LensRentals.com - Rent Canon, Nikon, or Sony Lenses and Cameras. Here's a link to the lens that you looked in to renting from Glazers. LensRentals.com - Rent a Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 AF-S VR

jezterr · 08-14-2008, 04:22 PM

i hate taking pictures.

MotoPhotog · 08-14-2008, 04:30 PM

I suck at landscapes. Im working on it though.

MichelinMan · 08-14-2008, 09:21 PM

I suck at racing photos. Trying to get better.

eric · 08-14-2008, 09:30 PM

I'm using lensrentals.com for a wedding next weekend. I'll report back my experience.

PhaQGM · 08-15-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by eric

I'm using lensrentals.com for a wedding next weekend. I'll report back my experience.

Good, you better!

MotoPhotog · 08-18-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MotoPhotog

I suck at landscapes. Im working on it though.

shot this, this weekend up at Camano Island; unaltered.

keninseattle · 08-18-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by eric

I'm using lensrentals.com for a wedding next weekend. I'll report back my experience.

Looking forward to the report. But more importantly, looking forward to your shots. I've told quite a few of the vendors in E Wa that I work with about you. Told them we may have another Wedding Photog to reccomend to folks.

keninseattle · 08-18-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MotoPhotog

shot this, this weekend up at Camano Island; unaltered.

Holy crap that's nice!! Great shot Darren!!

eric · 08-18-2008, 06:13 PM

D, that's the best landscape shot I've seen you take but I think you should crop it a little differently....

I can't tell exactly how I would crop it, just looks a bit off for some reason. Hmmm...

MotoPhotog · 08-18-2008, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric

D, that's the best landscape shot I've seen you take but I think you should crop it a little differently....

I can't tell exactly how I would crop it, just looks a bit off for some reason. Hmmm...

maybe you think its too cropped. I zoomed for this shot since the sailboat crossed right where I wanted. I have some pulled back much further?

oh, and thanks

08-10-2008, 08:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Photohog Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 101 From: North Bend My Camera: Konica/Minolta 7D	What most/least favorite subjects? It seems like things have been a little slow here this week. But anyway, what are your favorite subjects and least favorite subjects? I love nature, almost anything that involves being outside. Animals, birds, mountains. deserts. I hate portraits, I completely suck at taking pictures of people.

08-11-2008, 12:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
keninseattle Junior Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 29 From: Seattle My Camera: Nikon D300	Hi Bridget! Great to see you on here!! About renting lenses, I went down to Glazer's and tried to rent a 70-200 2.8 VR to use at the Motorcycle races yesterday at PR and they wanted a $3000 credit card deposit in order to rent it. I only had $2200 open on my cc account and they said no. Not sure if they require that much for other lenses or not. Oh, and to answer the topic question. I'd have to say my favorite is outdoors/scenery type of stuff and motorcycles. Either at Bike Nights for PNWR or racing. My least favorite, hmmm, I'll shoot anything/anybody that looks interesting and will let me practice on them. I didn't think I'd ever enjoy doing portrait type of shots but had a blast doing the first senior photo session. Not sure I have anything that I don't like to take photos of. Last edited by keninseattle; 08-11-2008 at 01:37 PM..

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08-11-2008, 10:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
bridgetc Junior Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7 From: Seattle, WA My Camera: Canon 20D	My first post! My most/least favorite subject is the same thing. Shooting bands. I love doing it, but the low light is always frustrating for me because I don't like to use flash if possible. I'm happy when there are decent stage lights.. but I go to shows mostly in dive bars/clubs where the light is dim. I can't afford to buy the lenses that I need for this, so I make due with what I have. I do get lucky most of the time so it isn't ALL bad.

08-11-2008, 10:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Killermondodude Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 321 Blog Entries: 1 From: Camano Island My Camera: Canon 20d	Sounds like you need this lense 1056B002 Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens - USA Yea its mucho expensivo But HOT DAMN IT LOOKS FREEKIN COOL WHEN MOUNTED

08-11-2008, 11:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
bridgetc Junior Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7 From: Seattle, WA My Camera: Canon 20D	Sure, I would LOVE one of those! Let me play the lotto. I have a Canon EF 85mm f1.8, but the shows I go to I can't get far enough away to take decent pictures. I'm still trying.

08-11-2008, 11:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Killermondodude Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 321 Blog Entries: 1 From: Camano Island My Camera: Canon 20d	Bridget ever thought about renting the lense??

08-11-2008, 12:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
bridgetc Junior Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7 From: Seattle, WA My Camera: Canon 20D	Yes! I have definitely thought about doing that and maybe I will. I would be really nervous carrying around an expensive lens that wasn't mine in some of the places I go to but it's a possibility.

08-11-2008, 12:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
ronrdrcr Junior Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 24 From: Astoria	I love taking pics of anything with an engine. I'm not much of a scenery type person. Ron

08-14-2008, 09:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
MichelinMan Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 222 From: Under a roof My Camera: Canon S5 and XTi	I suck at racing photos. Trying to get better.

08-14-2008, 09:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
eric Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 281 From: Seattle	I'm using lensrentals.com for a wedding next weekend. I'll report back my experience.

08-18-2008, 06:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
eric Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 281 From: Seattle	D, that's the best landscape shot I've seen you take but I think you should crop it a little differently.... I can't tell exactly how I would crop it, just looks a bit off for some reason. Hmmm...