Photographers' Union Thread

[kramwest1]

Many photogs started showing up weeks ago, when the eruption started (on a much smaller scale). The canceled flights seem to be mainly flights heading to mainland Europe, because the volcano is something like 75 miles east of the airport (and the wind is blowing that way). Flights to/from NA/Iceland don't really seem to be affected. Apparently Iceland was getting a tourist influx for this (before the cancellations).

It sure sounds like a sight to see!

There are some beautiful photos of the volcano out there. Boston Big Picture is always great.

I've vowed to get back to the Big Island of Hawaii and get a boat tour to see the lava flowing into the ocean. Last time I was there, all the viewing areas on land were closed due to sulphuric acid gas clouds.

Any tips on getting good pictures from a bouncing boat?

 

[ntalwar]

Any tips on getting good pictures from a bouncing boat?

Probably 1/500s shutter at least (with high ISO to accommodate it), and maybe an IS lens.

 

[jets]

I've vowed to get back to the Big Island of Hawaii and get a boat tour to see the lava flowing into the ocean. Last time I was there, all the viewing areas on land were closed due to sulphuric acid gas clouds.

Any tips on getting good pictures from a bouncing boat?

We walked out across the lava fields starting at dusk to see the lava entering the water on the Big Island. Its still one of the most spectacular things I've ever seen.


I would love to see it from the water.

 

[ntalwar]

Yet more waterfalls-

 

[kramwest1]

Probably 1/500s shutter at least (with high ISO to accommodate it), and maybe an IS lens.

Thanks. Now any tips on saving for another trip to Hawaii?

 

[Diemen]

Haven't visited this thread in a while. Went to Muir Woods last week after a few days of rain. It felt good to get out and do some photography again - it's been a while!

Layers

Creekside

Redwood Creek

Cathedral Grove

Golden Bridge

Flow

 

[Carek1230]

Those shots are beautiful. It's beautiful country up there, haven't been there in YEARS. Thanks for posting these. The photos are so clear you can almost shut your eyes and hear and smell the woods! Nice to capture those feelings in just a photograph.

 

[ntalwar]

Nice forest shots above.


One from Roosevelt Island, looking to DC. It's hard to find interesting shorelines and river banks around DC unfortunately.

 

[Jive Turkey]

funneh

 

[ntalwar]

A couple more cool volcano photos I saw online-

 

[kramwest1]

^ I think those are from a South American volcano, either Chile, Peru or Bolivia. I can't remember. Amazing stuff though.

 

[ntalwar]

^ I think those are from a South American volcano, either Chile, Peru or Bolivia. I can't remember. Amazing stuff though.

Saw them posted for Iceland in the past day or two (by Marco Fulle)-

One link is here, with more photos:

Iceland Volcano Pictures: Lightning Adds Flash to Ash

 

[kramwest1]

Saw them posted for Iceland in the past day or two (by Marco Fulle)-

One link is here, with more photos:

Iceland Volcano Pictures: Lightning Adds Flash to Ash

Wow. I stand corrected. I didn't know it was that active (magma spewing and such).

Very beautiful, but unfortunate for Europe.

 

[ntalwar]

One thing I found interesting on the National Geographic link was the feature "Your Photo in National Geographic- Take your best shot and send it to us. Submit a favorite photo for possible publication in National Geographic." Your Shot - National Geographic Magazine

 

[Jive Turkey]

Einstein's desk on the day he died. Strangely interesting

 

[RedRocksU2]

Cathedral Grove

New computer background!
Thanks Adam.

That reminds me, I have to take the kids to Yosemite.

 

[jets]

The ISS went past last night.

I would have liked a longer exposure, but 60 seconds is the max the Lumix does.

 

[onebloodonelife]

I've started to dabble in concert photography (actually, it's mostly what I end up doing) and love it. Such a challenge, but so rewarding too. Anybody else do this sort of thing?

Here's some shots from The Flaming Lips on Wednesday; I was lucky enough to have a photo pass:

 

[theedgeu2]

I've started to dabble in concert photography (actually, it's mostly what I end up doing) and love it. Such a challenge, but so rewarding too. Anybody else do this sort of thing?

Here's some shots from The Flaming Lips on Wednesday; I was lucky enough to have a photo pass:

Wow! Those are really cool! Liking those shots a lot!

 

[ntalwar]

^Those turned out well.

I've done a fair amount and posted in other threads and earlier in here (for a couple of U2 shows, other bands, etc). I've never had a photo pass, and it can be a hassle trying to get a dslr in, etc. For now I use mostly a good compact with 10x zoom, and only if I have decent seats.

 

[waynetravis]

Been playing with some split toning:

 

[ntalwar]

Another interesting volcano shot I saw - Northern lights over the volcano:

 

[onebloodonelife]

Wow! Those are really cool! Liking those shots a lot!

^Those turned out well.

I've done a fair amount and posted in other threads and earlier in here (for a couple of U2 shows, other bands, etc). I've never had a photo pass, and it can be a hassle trying to get a dslr in, etc. For now I use mostly a good compact with 10x zoom, and only if I have decent seats.

Thanks! It definitely helps that the Lips use an absurd amount of lighting, so the noise I did have was minimal compared to some concerts. I've only had a couple of passes, but they're convenient. Luckily (or unluckily, depending on how you look at it), I don't have a DSLR right now. I'm rocking the Olympus SP-565uz and finally learning how to push it to its limits. It has a 20x zoom, full manual controls and focus, and doesn't have a detachable lens (both a pro and con), so I can take it into any concert without issue.

 

[jets]

Nice work onebloodonelife


Wayne Travis, is that the Vegas show ?




And check out at Skarpi's photostream on flickr: Flickr: skarpi's Photostream for some fantastic Volcano/Aurora photographs from Iceland

 

[Justin24]

Nice series of photos OneBlood. Here are some from last night at the Red Devil Lounge in San Francisco. A U2 Tribute Band called Zoostation performed.

 

[Purplereign]

I've started to dabble in concert photography (actually, it's mostly what I end up doing) and love it. Such a challenge, but so rewarding too. Anybody else do this sort of thing?

Here's some shots from The Flaming Lips on Wednesday; I was lucky enough to have a photo pass:

love this shot

Been playing with some split toning:

Wayne . . these are all great but really the one in the middle

Another interesting volcano shot I saw - Northern lights over the volcano:

that is crazy fantastic

 

[ntalwar]

I got pretty close to the stage at Earth Day - a few I took of Sting:

 

[onebloodonelife]

Justin, great pictures! How are Zoo Station live, btw?

Wow, ntalwar, awesome shots there!

I'm glad some others are doing the concert photography thing. And well at that.

 

[mad1]

Nice forest shots above.


One from Roosevelt Island, looking to DC. It's hard to find interesting shorelines and river banks around DC unfortunately.

wow great shot!!!!!!!!!
for some reason makes me think of a poor side/rich side scenerio, thou thats not the case!

 

[ntalwar]

Wow, ntalwar, awesome shots there!

Thanks. Is it difficult to get a photo pass? That'd be cool, but I assume you have to be media.

wow great shot!!!!!!!!!
for some reason makes me think of a poor side/rich side scenerio, thou thats not the case!

Thanks - good idea on the poor/rich side. Might try it for future photos.