Geoff posts some more water-photography. Enjoy!

[Geoff]

Usual terms and conditions (critiques welcome, encouragements too).

First, Mill Falls in Kejimkujik National Park, Nova Scotia

Second, Green Bay, Nova Scotia

Third, Blomidon Provincial Park, Nova Scotia

More to follow if interest!

 

[spirilis]

very cool, as always. You're seriously making me crave a better digital camera What kind do you use BTW?

 

[Limey]

Looks like an HP camera

 

[Geoff]

I really need some sort of macro for answering a question like this (as it must be 20+ times on this forum alone)

It's a Canon EOS300D (Digital Rebel in US) SLR with a 17-40L, usually with a circular polariser. In these shots there is usually a tripod involved.

 

[Falcarius]

I hate you Geoff, you make me jealous.

 

[Samuel De Mazarin]

In the third picture, of Blomidon Provincial Park, Nova Scotia, the mini-water fall splashing on the rocks... the color... it's almost unreal.

 

[Geoff]

In the third picture, of Blomidon Provincial Park, Nova Scotia, the mini-water fall splashing on the rocks... the color... it's almost unreal.

It's done with a long exposure (a number of seconds) and a polariser. it picks up the sunlight shining through the water. I admit it has a vibrancy boost when developed (which is pretty much what consumer cameras do to every picture taken!)

Glad you liked

 

[Geoff]

This one is kinda fun, too

 

[disregard]

Oh wow... the green bay looks so lovely.

 

[Totenkindly]

Nice pic composition on that last one, Geoff.
Very good eye, you found and made the most of the natural "S" there.

 

[Geoff]

Nice pic composition on that last one, Geoff.
Very good eye, you found and made the most of the natural "S" there.

:steam: Are you calling me a sensor?




If you, are thats cool

 

[Zergling]

Awesome Pictures. Quite nice to look at.

(I wonder how you get the colors, they seem brighter/bolder than when I go outside and see things myself.)

 

[Geoff]

Awesome Pictures. Quite nice to look at.

(I wonder how you get the colors, they seem brighter/bolder than when I go outside and see things myself.)

Wearing polarising lenses that aren't tinted will do this. Secondly, you need to boost the saturation a little. Which I do.. the effect I use is designed to be similar to velvia slide film (so about the same vibrancy boost as a quality traditional film)

Not sure if you can do both those things with the naked eye! Still, that's what art is for...

 

[Totenkindly]

:steam: Are you calling me a sensor?

No, goof, the "S" in the stream!

If you, are thats cool

Oh. well, sure, then -- okay!

 

[Geoff]

No, goof, the "S" in the stream!



Oh. well, sure, then -- okay!

Yeah, I know. Just playing off the normal interpretation of "good use of the natural S" on a forum like this!

 

[swordpath]

Sensor pride.

 

[Tallulah]

Those photos are truly amazing, Geoff.

 

[EffEmDoubleyou]

I really need some sort of macro for answering a question like this (as it must be 20+ times on this forum alone)

It's a Canon EOS300D (Digital Rebel in US) SLR with a 17-40L, usually with a circular polariser. In these shots there is usually a tripod involved.

Are you happy with your Canon, Geoff? Would you buy it again? I'm considering a Digital Rebel XTi, which is the newest iteration.

 

[Geoff]

Are you happy with your Canon, Geoff? Would you buy it again? I'm considering a Digital Rebel XTi, which is the newest iteration.

I would.. I might go just one model up in the range though, after years with the Rebel. It's been a good camera though, reliable and good in varied conditions.

The trick is pairing it with good glass. The kit lens is OK, but you'll notice a big difference with some L glass. Regrettably, so will your wallet.

I'm pretty sure you won't go wrong with it. You can always buy a better lens later too. Make sure you get at least a UV filter to protect the lens, and a polariser if you want some of the neater skies and colours to come through.

Canon and Nikon Digital SLRs are both good though, and I doubt there is much to choose between them as being the two main prosumer choices. I find some good advice on Steve's Digicams - Main Menu - good reviews and samples.

 

[Geoff]

I would.. I might go just one model up in the range though, after years with the Rebel. It's been a good camera though, reliable and good in varied conditions.

The trick is pairing it with good glass. The kit lens is OK, but you'll notice a big difference with some L glass. Regrettably, so will your wallet.

I'm pretty sure you won't go wrong with it. You can always buy a better lens later too. Make sure you get at least a UV filter to protect the lens, and a polariser if you want some of the neater skies and colours to come through.

Canon and Nikon Digital SLRs are both good though, and I doubt there is much to choose between them as being the two main prosumer choices. I find some good advice on Steve's Digicams - Main Menu - good reviews and samples.

I think it's probably the XSi that's the latest one. Here's the Steve's Digicams review of it :

Steves Digicams - Canon EOS Rebel XSi / 450D - Hands on Review