kathyp Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Sorry, I know this looks as though I'm using this thread as my own, personal pimpfest (and I haven't even gotten the new poster smell off me), but for anyone interested, here's my homemade "messy border" template in action: The film's been cross-processed, too, hence the whacked-out colors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muller Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share Posted January 31, 2007 Sorry, I know this looks as though I'm using this thread as my own, personal pimpfest (and I haven't even gotten the new poster smell off me), but for anyone interested, here's my homemade "messy border" template in action: The film's been cross-processed, too, hence the whacked-out colors. That looks really good. Have you tried out the templates from the link I sent you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kathyp Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I haven't download them yet, but I will try to get to it this weekend or whenever I can mooch some WiFi time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 So I am not in any way shape or form a photographer. I have a Canon PowerShot SD 700 IS ... a point and shoot. I was wondering if anyone could give me pointers on getting better pictures in dark venues. Most the time, I just try to hold the camera still for long exposures but they just come out looking like impressionist paintings. Ha! Is there anything I can do short of getting a better camera, learning about photography and/or hauling around a tripod? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 These were shot with an Olympus OM-1 (400 ASA) at close range. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Dig those, Stooka. Some seriously tight pants there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Shorpy - An Old Photo BlogSquare America - Another Old Photo Site Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 These were shot with an Olympus OM-1 (400 ASA) at close range. These are nice! Could you please identify the subjects? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Jeff Beck, Dwight Yoakam, Roy Acuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Jeff Beck, Dwight Yoakam, Roy Acuff Thanks and cool - I especially love the Acuff photo, stook - nice work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Sorry if I took up a lot of space. I guess I should start one of those flickr accts as I have a ton more. I'm particularly fond of the flag. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sureshot Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Some random shots with the Lomo LC-A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
insideoutoflove Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 So I am not in any way shape or form a photographer. I have a Canon PowerShot SD 700 IS ... a point and shoot. I was wondering if anyone could give me pointers on getting better pictures in dark venues. Most the time, I just try to hold the camera still for long exposures but they just come out looking like impressionist paintings. Ha! Is there anything I can do short of getting a better camera, learning about photography and/or hauling around a tripod?It just takes a lot of toying with--and sometimes a lot of luck as well. The lighting at a show can really make or break your photos. All the Wilco photos on the first page of my flickr were taken with a Canon PowerShot SD870 IS (not much different from yours if the numbers indicate anything..I'm not really sure). I played around with the Manual settings to start...upped the ISO, angled the camera so it focused on a spotlight, or at least included a light in the background of the photo somewhere, which then gave it a higher shutter speed and thus sharper results. Another trick is to focus first on a brighter area on the stage, hold down the shutter half way so it focuses and holds that light information, and then return the camera to your subject and push the shutter the rest of the way. Sometimes this can backfire and get you really dark photos, but sometimes it works out. I also tried using the "Indoor" setting and the "Night Snapshot" setting...took the flash off on both and again played around until I came out with some somewhat decent pictures. In the end it's about knowing how your camera works and what little tricks you can pull with it...every camera is different in how it captures/reacts to light. Just use it a lot and see what you can come up with. Good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 It just takes a lot of toying with--and sometimes a lot of luck as well. The lighting at a show can really make or break your photos. All the Wilco photos on the first page of my flickr were taken with a Canon PowerShot SD870 IS (not much different from yours if the numbers indicate anything..I'm not really sure). I played around with the Manual settings to start...upped the ISO, angled the camera so it focused on a spotlight, or at least included a light in the background of the photo somewhere, which then gave it a higher shutter speed and thus sharper results. Another trick is to focus first on a brighter area on the stage, hold down the shutter half way so it focuses and holds that light information, and then return the camera to your subject and push the shutter the rest of the way. Sometimes this can backfire and get you really dark photos, but sometimes it works out. I also tried using the "Indoor" setting and the "Night Snapshot" setting...took the flash off on both and again played around until I came out with some somewhat decent pictures. In the end it's about knowing how your camera works and what little tricks you can pull with it...every camera is different in how it captures/reacts to light. Just use it a lot and see what you can come up with. Good luck!Cool, thanks. I felt completely lost when I was toying around the last time I brought my camera to a concert. For example, I didn't know if I should up the ISO or decrease it... or just leave it on automatic. The spotlight tricks are interesting. I'll try that. I did try the "night snapshot" preset but that didn't seem to make any difference whatsoever. Anyway, thanks for the response. I'm seeing two night of Ween next week, so I'll have a chance to try some of this out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
belleboy Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Here is an interesting photograph. Where is Waldo Photographed at Doggie Beach in the Second City.copyright belle 2008 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitty Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Ladybug after the rain: Sunset on the San Juan Islands, Washington State: Seal Island, San Juan Islands: Kelp: The Silver Jews: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitty Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Vices: Hanging pickets at Kitty Hawk, NC: London Eye: King's College Chapel, Cambridge University: Bikes at Cambridge University: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I attended a week-long SMU Photography class during the summer of '79. Our last project was to walk around campus and snap anything. I selected some kick ass Ilford B&W and proceeded to take some of the most boring shots of statues, buildings and other typical campus themed pics. I was just standing there thinking of how much my roll was gonna suck, when this Punk band (The Huns, I believe) came out of nowhere and suddenly were face to face with a cheerleading group walking across a field. SNAP!!! My only regret was that when I printed the photo, I didn't expose the signs enough to read them. Evidently the spontaneous blending of Punks and Cheerleaders was enough to forgive the rookie mistake and it made the campus paper feature the next week. Not really a great picture as much as it was a creepy/fun moment. I was lucky enough to be in position to just turn and shoot. After that, I started listening to The Ramones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Scott McMicken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I attended a week-long SMU Photography class during the summer of '79. Our last project was to walk around campus and snap anything. I selected some kick ass Ilford B&W and proceeded to take some of the most boring shots of statues, buildings and other typical campus themed pics. I was just standing there thinking of how much my roll was gonna suck, when this Punk band (The Huns, I believe) came out of nowhere and suddenly were face to face with a cheerleading group walking across a field. SNAP!!! My only regret was that when I printed the photo, I didn't expose the signs enough to read them. Evidently the spontaneous blending of Punks and Cheerleaders was enough to forgive the rookie mistake and it made the campus paper feature the next week. Not really a great picture as much as it was a creepy/fun moment. I was lucky enough to be in position to just turn and shoot. After that, I started listening to The Ramones. I hope The Huns used that on an album cover. That is classic!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I'll add this one....one of my all time favorites. Lou Reed, this past April. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Or maybe this:Colin Meloy surrounded by girls. That was a crazy moment...in the middle of the song he stepped off stage between me and my husband just to pose for my camera. I don't know if it's clear, but my back is to the stage and he's in the middle of the audience. I just wish I had something better than my on-board flash. I wasn't expecting to have to use it! Here is the link to a few sets of concert photos I've shot over the years with some of the cats and my house thrown in for good measure: http://homepage.mac.com/visiblerhythm It really sucks that it's getting harder and harder to bring cameras to venues. I enjoy shooting concerts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Chicago 2008 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Link LIFE photo archive hosted by Google Search millions of historic photos Search millions of photographs from the LIFE photo archive, stretching from the 1750s to today. Most were never published and are now available for the first time through the joint work of LIFE and Google. Woodstock I have always loved the look of 60s colour photographs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dixiecupdrinker Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Shorpy - An Old Photo BlogSquare America - Another Old Photo Site Even another old photo site focusing on Great Lakes maritime history, railroading, etc. anyway,dcd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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