Posts for: architect
Jun 23, 2014 18:46:45 #
I suspect some smaller cruiseships or boats will be using diesel engines for primary power, instead of merely recharging the electric motors. They might have some noticeable vibration.
Jun 23, 2014 18:42:35 #
Photocraig wrote:
Since engines are running 24x7--hopefully--on a cruise ship, remember that significant vibrations will transmit to the camera. The only way I know to mitigate this "camera shake"
Is shutter speed in the 1/1000 or faster.
Is shutter speed in the 1/1000 or faster.
I have never felt any vibrations on the 10 or so large cruiseships I have been on. I have used a tripod with slow shutter speeds and never had any noticeable degradation of my images due to vibration. In rough seas, there will be some roll you will feel, but your subject is rolling at the same rate as your camera.
Jun 23, 2014 12:28:02 #
Lots of advice here. Take the DSLR, the 18-200 mm lens and the Tokina 11-16 mm, as it is perfect for shooting the ships interiors such as the atrium. I also take a very compact MeFOTO Q2 tripod, which is useful for interiors and early morning/ late evening shots. I take an underwater P&S as well. Have fun!
Jun 9, 2014 10:46:44 #
If you like nature, the Lake Merritt area is great for waterfowl, as well as people watching and downtown buildings.
Any of the East Bay Regional Parks are wonderful, Tilden, Redwood, Sibley, Huckleberry, Hayward, etc. Also Joaquin Miller Park. Plan on hiking an hour or two in each of them.
There are some great views of Mt. Diablo from Sibley Volcanic Preserve. http://www.ebparks.org/
The Emeryville waterfront has some great views of the bridges and San Francisco. Also the Middle Harbor Shoreline Park next to the estuary in Oakland.
I lived in Oakland for over 30 years and experienced very little crime. It depends entirely on the neighborhood.
Any of the East Bay Regional Parks are wonderful, Tilden, Redwood, Sibley, Huckleberry, Hayward, etc. Also Joaquin Miller Park. Plan on hiking an hour or two in each of them.
There are some great views of Mt. Diablo from Sibley Volcanic Preserve. http://www.ebparks.org/
The Emeryville waterfront has some great views of the bridges and San Francisco. Also the Middle Harbor Shoreline Park next to the estuary in Oakland.
I lived in Oakland for over 30 years and experienced very little crime. It depends entirely on the neighborhood.
Redwood Regional Park
Mt. Diablo from Sibley Volcanic Preserve
Middle Harbor Shoreline on Estuary
Jun 2, 2014 21:13:53 #
PVR8 wrote:
I have the older version and I think it's a great lens. The only con is that the lens is very prone to flair and it's extremely necessary to use a lens hood when shooting in bright light. Other than that, the lens is tack sharp and focus is smooth and quick. Great wide angle capability.
I agree, except I have not experienced any lens flare. I use it for many of my architectural interior and exterior shots.
Disney Dream, shot at 11 mm.
May 22, 2014 21:15:20 #
kymarto wrote:
Use a protector or UV. I've done careful tests and... (show quote)
I could not have said this better.
May 21, 2014 07:18:29 #
bobmcculloch wrote:
Looks like a SI Ferry view, actually
I was on level 16 of the Norwegian Breakaway, which I assume is much higher than the Staten Island Ferry :-)
May 21, 2014 07:04:57 #
Mike629 wrote:
as the crow flies
It does dominate the skyline. Here is a shot taken much closer just before sunrise, taken from a cruiseship.
May 20, 2014 20:15:08 #
amehta wrote:
I was responding to the specific point of portrait time in a dark setting, I should have been more clear about that.
Portrait time in a dark setting, similar to a studio shot, does make sense. Thanks for clarifying.
May 20, 2014 13:54:22 #
amehta wrote:
There are several options: handheld, monopod, trip... (show quote)
Handheld does not make sense? Of course it does. Adding a monopod is a good idea, as that still allows for spontaneity in movement and composition. Wedding photography is all about capturing the moment, and that requires flexibility in movement on the part of the "official" photographer. Save the tripod etc. for formal portraits.
May 20, 2014 11:17:22 #
For deliberate work, your set up with camera, tripod and computer is great, and perfect for studio work. My only reservation is that, for weddings, spontaneity will not be part of your work plan, as it could be with handheld captures. I do not believe in the "spray and pray" approach either. I am talking about pre-planned and unplanned shots where you can quickly control the composition with your camera position, making intelligent use of semi-auto settings including auto ISO.
May 16, 2014 20:14:22 #
DeeAndre wrote:
A great photo.Different view and tack sharp. LOVE IT.
Thanks. I have even made dandelion wine once. Too sweet for me though.
May 15, 2014 11:51:55 #
oldtigger wrote:
and the bright yellow flowers remind you when to mow
And if you see the seeds, they remind you that you will have lots more next year.
May 15, 2014 07:55:41 #
Jon Erdmann wrote:
Yep those dog gone weeds.....
Yeah, and then there are those ugly seeds.
Apr 26, 2014 09:09:35 #
dstead wrote:
leave in a.m. for a week in st john,, what not to miss??thanks,, doug,, n. texas
Trunk Bay.
Trunk Bay, US Virgin Islands, St. John's
