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Offline Sandman

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« on: June 25, 2007, 12:27:15 AM »
Went out Saturday to catch the sunset and look for spots for today's sunrise.

















...and a self portrait (shot at 9:20PM using a handheld remote and a 30 second exposure):

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« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2007, 12:31:21 AM »
Can't you guys afford live trees?
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Offline 2bighorn

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« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2007, 01:05:02 AM »
Hehe, nice.  

You forgot few shots of Trona tho. Must be one of the prettiest towns in country :D
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« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2007, 02:35:41 AM »
that self portrait is ace, looks like you sat with a painted background behind you :-)
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« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2007, 03:25:37 AM »
What Camera are you using?


Great lookin shots BTW!!!
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« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2007, 10:24:03 AM »
Great pics Sandy,  epecially those last two.   Man I need a new camera like yesterday, just itchin to take pictures again...
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« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2007, 10:52:00 AM »
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What Camera are you using?


Nikon D50

Thanks guys.
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« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2007, 01:03:56 PM »
Quit your day job.

Become a photographer.

Become an art legend in 20 years.

Starve for the next 20 years.

Awesome, awesome pics there Sandy.  

What's the price range of the D50 or equivilant?
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« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2007, 01:12:52 PM »
The D50 was Nikon's low-end DSLR until they introduced the D40. I spent about $1000 on the camera body, a couple of lenses, and the memory card.

You can find D40s with a single kit lens for about $500.

They've discontinued the D50. If I had it to do all over again, I'd probably go for a D80 and a single lens, maybe the 18-135.
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« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2007, 01:14:27 PM »
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that self portrait is ace, looks like you sat with a painted background behind you :-)


I tell ya... you couldn't see that when I was shooting. By 9:20, the sun had already set for over an hour.

I was trying to shoot the road, but it was too dark and I couldn't see anything to focus on... so I put it on auto-focus and gave it something to focus on... me.

Sometimes, you just get lucky.

Oh... and I should add... these images have all been photoshopped to some extent. Some are also HDR.
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« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2007, 02:11:37 PM »
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Originally posted by Sandman
I tell ya... you couldn't see that when I was shooting. By 9:20, the sun had already set for over an hour.

I was trying to shoot the road, but it was too dark and I couldn't see anything to focus on... so I put it on auto-focus and gave it something to focus on... me.

Sometimes, you just get lucky.

Oh... and I should add... these images have all been photoshopped to some extent. Some are also HDR.


Photoshopping is just the digital equivilant to darkroom techniques.  The Paint The Sky pic in particular, I think, is amazing.
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« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2007, 03:22:57 PM »
Awesome photos! I used to live in Trona for a little when I was younger. Was recruited out of Ridgecrest. Excellent work there bro. Mind if I use it as wallpaper and screen saver?

~Doc
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« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2007, 03:32:18 PM »
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Awesome photos! I used to live in Trona for a little when I was younger. Was recruited out of Ridgecrest. Excellent work there bro. Mind if I use it as wallpaper and screen saver?

~Doc


Be my guest. :)
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« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2007, 04:06:21 PM »
Ummm... who is that ugly girl in the last pic?
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