WreckDiver1321's daily photo thread

[wreckdiver1321]

The colour is what made it stand out

Like I said, it's a very photogenic building. That has a lot to do with the fact that you feel like you're walking into a kaleidoscope every time you walk in.

 

[wreckdiver1321]

So, to improve my interior low light capabilities I recently purchased a 35mm f/1.8 from Best Buy. I've spent a lot of time with it in the past few days, and I'm pretty impressed with it's capabilities. In low light, I rarely need to go above 800 ISO. It needs to be pretty damn dark before I need to go above 1600. It's also a great city photography lens. I've been having fun wandering the alleys in my city and it's a good length to capture what I'm looking for. Unedited, the CAs are definitely noticeable, but I just fix that in Lightroom and I'm happy with it.

I also got a BlackRapid Sport that I am loving. I should have had a strap like this a long time ago. The padding and build quality are fantastic. I love how it keeps the camera out of the way but nicely accessible. It's very comfortable.

Anyway, back to the photos!

March 4

A good friend runs the little cafe in the public library, and her baby boy is just adorable. He's very photogenic and very happy.


A boy and his father by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr


Smiling by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr

March 5



I have discovered that I really love getting out and wandering the back alleys of the city and capturing scenes that rarely ever get seen by most people. The 35 1.8 is a great lens for this duty. Great color definition and it's nearly tack sharp, which does a great job at making the bricks stand out.


Fire escape maze by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr


Back alley toucan by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr

 

[wreckdiver1321]

March 6

I had the opportunity to head out to the Beartooth Mountains south of me and take some great landscape shots. I still need a little practice getting them sharp with a DSLR, but initial results are promising. I had an unfortunate incident that got me stuck in two feet of hard packed, melting snow. A little work with a shovel and a Hi-Lift jack and I was home free. I was also having a couple issues with rain drops on the lens, but I managed.


Beartooth Highway 2 by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr


Beartooth Highway 1 by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr


Beartooth Highway 4 by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr

 

[Deezey]

Nice looking shots! Glad you are liking that fast prime. You can't beat them for indoor shots! Don't forget to add it to your sig with the other gear!

 

[wreckdiver1321]

March 7

I took a lot of photos today. I did another walkabout session and I went to the annual home show. There was quite a bit to shoot.


American pride by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr


Empty station by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr

At the home show there were a couple of very friendly malamutes.


Malamute portrait by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr

And some very cool homemade flattened glass bottle platters.


Flattened bottles by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr

I also took my first full-on night photo tonight. The refinery is kind of a cool subject at night with all those lights on, and it puts my 35mm to great use.


Laurel refinery, 9:00 PM by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr

 

[wreckdiver1321]

Nice looking shots! Glad you are liking that fast prime. You can't beat them for indoor shots! Don't forget to add it to your sig with the other gear!

Thanks! I'm very happy with the investment. It's awesome how much just $200 has improved my capabilities. I'm also planning on adding the 50mm f/1.8 to my lineup for better bokeh shots. I might go longer, but I haven't decided yet. I'm now seeing how much difference good glass makes.

And already on it!

 

[Vixen]

Nice!! I especially like that night shot

 

[wreckdiver1321]

Nice!! I especially like that night shot

Thanks! I'm really happy with how it turned out.

 

[Lawrence]

Cool thread and great shots.
Keep em coming.

 

[Deezey]

Thanks! I'm very happy with the investment. It's awesome how much just $200 has improved my capabilities. I'm also planning on adding the 50mm f/1.8 to my lineup for better bokeh shots. I might go longer, but I haven't decided yet. I'm now seeing how much difference good glass makes.

And already on it!

i absolutely love my 50 1.8D. It is a must on DX. Makes a great portrait lens.

 

[wreckdiver1321]

i absolutely love my 50 1.8D. It is a must on DX. Makes a great portrait lens.

It's definitely going to be in my bag. I think I've narrowed down my basic lenses now. In addition to my 35mm f/1.8 (indoor/low-light), I'll be getting the 50mm f/1.8 (portraits/bokeh), the 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 to replace my 18-55mm (basic walkabout/landscape/travel), and the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 to replace my 55-200 (wildlife). I think this will make for a pretty solid setup over a large focal length range.

 

[wreckdiver1321]

Didn't get a chance to do too much shooting today. Got some photos of my dog at home.


Scout on the floor by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr

And snapped this one of a barbecue cart at the home show.


Barbecue truck by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr

Here's a bonus. I finally got around to editing this shot I took at the library a few days ago.


Blue hole in a wishing well by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr

 

[wreckdiver1321]

Today was a busy day. Didn't have a chance to do much shooting, sadly. I just took out the camera at home and did some shooting of random things.


Growing towards the sun by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr


Broken glass by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr



Weathered and well traveled by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr

 

[wreckdiver1321]

March 11

I had a photo bonanza! Great shots from my school and at the library.

This is my new favorite candid.

Art student by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr


Studiousness by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr


The mail is frozen! by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr

 

[wreckdiver1321]

The past few days have been busy, so I haven't had a chance to get editing done. Finally caught up! I've been dealing with some stubborn dust in my viewfinder that just will not come out. I've used the rocket air on everything, and I've cleaned the lenses really well. Can't seem to fix it. Taking it to the one camera repair shop in the state (two hours away!) tomorrow during a small trip up north.

March 12

Visited my parent's house and got some shots of some relatively everyday items, tried to jazz them up a bit.


Uncoupled by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr


The old wood pile by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr

March 13

Got out in the city again today, it was such a beautiful day. I just took a few random shots, nothing hugely impressive or major.


Subtle signs by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr


Old railside visions by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr


Old growth by wreckdiver1321, on Flickr

Any feedback is greatly appreciated! I feel like I'm improving, both in editing and in the actual photography aspect. What do you guys think? I'm heading up north into the mountains tomorrow to hopefully get some awesome landscapes. I'll be there all weekend.

 

[Deezey]

I really dig Broken Glass. Also the candid is a very nice capture!

 

[wreckdiver1321]

I really dig Broken Glass. Also the candid is a very nice capture!

Thanks!

Funny you should say that. Broken glass is one of my least favorite shots for some reason. I'm my toughest critic though. Glad to hear it's liked! And thanks, that candid really did turn out awesome. I showed it to the girl in the photo and she just said "wow!" Needless to say, I'm pretty happy with responses like that.

 

[weebee]

I like the swiss army knife. Great set up.

 

[Vixen]

I love that candid shot also. And the shoes on the wires

 

[wreckdiver1321]

I like the swiss army knife. Great set up.

Thanks! That was my attempt to stave off boredom during a day in.

I love that candid shot also. And the shoes on the wires

Thanks, I'm so glad to hear people like it. I was super happy with how that candid came out!