General Photography thread

[helipilot]

Fairy Basslet, Grand Cayman

 

[jevs]

Helipilot....that is stunning. I've kept many of these fish at home....they are called a Royal Gramma.

 

[Kneon Light]

Yet another West Pier. It was the cloud formation I found interesting.
Full size image here; https://www.flickr.com/photos/128321708@N03/25022667977/in/photostream/lightbox/

Great shot. Any idea if the starlings are still gathering there at dusk?

 

[LamieRobertson]

You are really plumbing the depths now

View attachment 93475Here's one from New Year, USS Kittywake, Grand Cayman

 

[LamieRobertson]

Love watching the starlings this time of year....enjoy the murmuration of starlings down on the Somerset levels

Considering the West Pier is just a bit of charred metal-work waiting to rot away completely, it is probably the most photographed thing in Brighton. There's something about it, but what?
Here's another from this evening, with two battalions of Starlings about to take the Pier from the Seagulls.
Full size image here; https://www.flickr.com/photos/128321708@N03/38456121614/in/photostream/lightbox/

 

[helipilot]

Helipilot....that is stunning. I've kept many of these fish at home....they are called a Royal Gramma.

Thanks Yep that's the aquarium term. I've not got a saltwater tank right now but hope to when I return to the UK from my current USA posting.

 

[helipilot]

One of my favourite misunderstood creatures on the planet. From December in Jupiter, Florida the Bull Shark, she's a big girl!

 

[Jack Straw]

Great shot. Any idea if the starlings are still gathering there at dusk?

I wasn't there late enough for the Starlings, but I would assume they're still roosting there. They were there a week ago, so should be, but of course I could be completely wrong. If I'm that way in the very near future and see them, I'll let you know.

 

[Jack Straw]

Helipilot....that is stunning. I've kept many of these fish at home....they are called a Royal Gramma.

I thought that was the Queen?

 

[jevs]

I thought that was the Queen?

Yeah....thought you'd have to bring a queen into it!!!!!!

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Just a snap I took yesterday, the Amex at it's sparkly best in the winter sunshine, and the seagull sat up nicely mid-SWOOP

 

[Smirko]

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Starling Murmuration last night

 

[Wardy's twin]

anyone get a picture of the sunset last Tuesday with the sun setting right in the middle of a very clear IOW... saw it from Woodingdean but driving at the time.

 

[Wardy's twin]

I have taken these two pictures of snow flakes ... anyone got any top tips on getting better results please...

 

[Smirko]

I have taken these two pictures of snow flakes ... anyone got any top tips on getting better results please...View attachment 94618View attachment 94619

Do you have a specialist macro lens? they are good for close ups, and a tripod is handy as well to keep it sharp

 

[Kneon Light]

Bald Eagle

 

[Jack Straw]

Bald Eagle

Saw this on your Flickr page and favourited it! Knocks spots off of my Chaffinch I took yesterday.
Full size image here https://www.flickr.com/photos/128321708@N03/40900825092/in/photostream/lightbox/
I think I'm getting better at birds, but nowhere near your standard yet Kneon.

 

[Kneon Light]

Saw this on your Flickr page and favourited it! Knocks spots off of my Chaffinch I took yesterday.
Full size image here https://www.flickr.com/photos/128321708@N03/40900825092/in/photostream/lightbox/
I think I'm getting better at birds, but nowhere near your standard yet Kneon.

Thanks - Was quite pleased with this one!

 

[Surport Local Team]

Looking to get into photography, can u get a good camara for 300 - 400. Any advise on which one(s), what to avoid or any good site for advice. The more I look into it the more it confuses me about all the different things to concider.

I am looking to take photos of family, wildlife, landscapes.

 

[Wardy's twin]

Looking to get into photography, can u get a good camara for 300 - 400. Any advise on which one(s), what to avoid or any good site for advice. The more I look into it the more it confuses me about all the different things to concider.

I am looking to take photos of family, wildlife, landscapes.

I think you need to consider whether camera size is an issue i.e. DSLRs are heavier and bigger than Mirrorless which are heavier and bigger than compacts.

Bridge cameras are big but generally lighter than a DSLR and can come with fantastic zooms (60x) BUT generally they use small sensors so image quality can be questionable . 60x zoom can be difficult to control.

Taking pictures of young children running around is very different to family portraits

What experience do you have with cameras?

Would you be put off by buying second hand. Most of the cameras I have had have been second hand and had no problems. In fact the two cameras I bought from new are only ones to have had failures.

Do you have a camera in mind but are looking for views?