Architecture, the E500, and a sports chaser. (3imgs)

[OlyChamp]

Lovely day in town today so what better way to celebrate and take the E500 for a ride.

More architecture shots from today here at http://www.flickr.com/photos/suburbanguerrilla/sets/72157629792570802/













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In between the Hour Glass
and the lens of a secondhand camera
a dog barks orders to troops
lining a battlefield
of posies and poppy,

the diecast setting of a model
standing aloft, aloof
the rain pelting an icy tin roof
suggests the shutterspeed needs to be fast
to capture the enemy.

 

[Digirame]

You must be enjoying your new E-500. The pictures look very nice. When I'm out taking pictures, I try to keep them straight with the horizons or buildings. The less I have to do with post processing, the better. So, next time you might be thinking about that. Or you could straighten them with software. The free IrfanView software I use will do that. It's good to see your sports chasers. It takes a while to get comfortable taking pictures of people that you may not know. You are doing very well.

I think CC (Canadian Club) does that beyond most of us on these forums. He just seems to have a way with people, so he gets nice closeups. Plus I just think he has a lot of talent. I admire his ability, and we all could learn a lot about his style.

Here's some of his latest photos on another forum, if you are interested. Not only are his photos sharp & crisp, with excellent exposure etc., but when he takes those people pictures, he seems to have the people around him at ease...gets them to smile...he does have that charm.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1031&message=41549116

 

[Zindanfel]

In your suburban guerilla gallery I found 3 shots particularly interesting.

Pictures #5195444 and #5195445 both feature towers festooned with antenna-like structures. One is a commercial building, "FMG," while the other is a church. These would pair up nicely in a diptych. Seeing the assortment of antenna-like prickling from the tops of the buildings, the question arises: "Sending or receiving, and from/to whom?"

Photo #5195449 presents a gray, concrete building front graced with three totem-like figures. Composition using a filigree-screen of lightly-leafed tree branches was a brilliant choice.

Assuming the figures are indigenous peoples' art, I think the tree-screen helps suggest a natural, historical connection -- the figures become more than just urban decoration.

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Zin

 

[OlyChamp]

Yeah enjoying immensely the camera Digi. Has a greater potential for taken A Game shots than the poor old SP570UZ (which might have a new owner soon - niece)

As for the buildings, I corrected a few shots, but thought the others were ok OOC. I'll keep in mind the tilt factor though when shooting. My Picasa and Photoscape both have straightening tools.

As for CC, he's a charmer. Not many are including yours truly. One day maybe.

Thane

You must be enjoying your new E-500. The pictures look very nice. When I'm out taking pictures, I try to keep them straight with the horizons or buildings. The less I have to do with post processing, the better. So, next time you might be thinking about that. Or you could straighten them with software. The free IrfanView software I use will do that. It's good to see your sports chasers. It takes a while to get comfortable taking pictures of people that you may not know. You are doing very well.

I think CC (Canadian Club) does that beyond most of us on these forums. He just seems to have a way with people, so he gets nice closeups. Plus I just think he has a lot of talent. I admire his ability, and we all could learn a lot about his style.

Here's some of his latest photos on another forum, if you are interested. Not only are his photos sharp & crisp, with excellent exposure etc., but when he takes those people pictures, he seems to have the people around him at ease...gets them to smile...he does have that charm.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1031&message=41549116

--
In between the Hour Glass
and the lens of a secondhand camera
a dog barks orders to troops
lining a battlefield
of posies and poppy,

the diecast setting of a model
standing aloft, aloof
the rain pelting an icy tin roof
suggests the shutterspeed needs to be fast
to capture the enemy.

 

[OlyChamp]

We're a great Sending/Receiving culture here Zin, so every building damn near has antennae of varying forms and shapes.

So glad you found some shots in my gallery useful to the eye. I'll think about that diptych suggestion.

As for the "totem" here they are called Tupou and are ]generally ancestor driven (whakapapa). I too found that image appealing.

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Thane

In your suburban guerilla gallery I found 3 shots particularly interesting.

Pictures #5195444 and #5195445 both feature towers festooned with antenna-like structures. One is a commercial building, "FMG," while the other is a church. These would pair up nicely in a diptych. Seeing the assortment of antenna-like prickling from the tops of the buildings, the question arises: "Sending or receiving, and from/to whom?"

Photo #5195449 presents a gray, concrete building front graced with three totem-like figures. Composition using a filigree-screen of lightly-leafed tree branches was a brilliant choice.

Assuming the figures are indigenous peoples' art, I think the tree-screen helps suggest a natural, historical connection -- the figures become more than just urban decoration.

--
Zin

--
In between the Hour Glass
and the lens of a secondhand camera
a dog barks orders to troops
lining a battlefield
of posies and poppy,

the diecast setting of a model
standing aloft, aloof
the rain pelting an icy tin roof
suggests the shutterspeed needs to be fast
to capture the enemy.

 

[OlyChamp]

Two more from my outing tonight. Getting very good at trawling the camera with me now.

Sunset 10 minutes apart and differing locales and aspect.









--
In between the Hour Glass
and the lens of a secondhand camera
a dog barks orders to troops
lining a battlefield
of posies and poppy,

the diecast setting of a model
standing aloft, aloof
the rain pelting an icy tin roof
suggests the shutterspeed needs to be fast
to capture the enemy.

 

[Digirame]

Those are some more nice ones...keep up the good work.