MrAiDaN66 Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Thanks mate, you've helped me a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 (edited) My 2c is that if you are interested in sport photography dont start by taking pics at AFL games. Start out shooting at your local club where you will have much more freedom and access to players etc and build up a strong portfolio. Then try to work your way up to VFL, then AFL. If your interest is more about taking a series of images to show your love for your club, take pics of something other than the game itself. Choose to focus on something else like the cheer-squad or another aspect of the club that professional photographers dont shoot. Due to the restrictions on where you can go and what you can bring in, shots of the game taken from the stand will often be pretty dull and repetitive I'm afraid. Another issue you might come across is that even though you are allowed up to 200mm lenses, sometimes people get told to stop shooting if their equipment is deemed to be of a "professional" standard (which an L series lens may very well be). Most pro sport photographers have worked their tits off to get where they are, so they can often be pretty territorial. Edited April 14, 2013 by KSK_47 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Thanks for the advice, so my total $ spent would be $2,139 That's with the EOS 30D body and also the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens. That sound alright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted April 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 (edited) Canon EOS-600D Digital SLR Camera - Body Only - $499http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod7237.htm Canon Lens EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM - $1649http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod1638.htm $2148 Better camera, cheaper, but more than adequate lense. Edited April 15, 2013 by bazzatron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartrate Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Hey dudes, i have an assignment for my photog unit due and im being slack. Any ideas of a good location for light. The aim is to take a no of shots with different levels of nat light but i'm worried everyone will be doing the same things. Any adverse ideas welcome! Was going to do the shrine on st kilda road but its a stock standard place... problem is i don't want to be travelling to far and at night by myself cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 How many shots do you need and do they all need to be of the same subject? I would recommend getting up at the crack of dawn and shoot a stadium exterior from every conceivable angle. Because of the shapes of stadia you will often get some great natural lighting effects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedaik Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 (edited) Go up to the top of the Eureka at sunset? Canon EOS-600D Digital SLR Camera - Body Only - $499http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod7237.htm Canon Lens EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM - $1649http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod1638.htm $2148 Better camera, cheaper, but more than adequate lense. Also check out discountcameras.com.au who are often the cheapest Ive found for Australian stock. They are owned by Michaels in the city and do next day delivery. Edited April 15, 2013 by hedaik1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Wow found the same lens for more than $200 cheaper.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartrate Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 How many shots do you need and do they all need to be of the same subject? I would recommend getting up at the crack of dawn and shoot a stadium exterior from every conceivable angle. Because of the shapes of stadia you will often get some great natural lighting effects For this activity observe and photograph the light differences that occurred in approximately the same scene throughout the a period of a day (Shooting can take place over several days): • Choose a location that is easily accessible and offers variations in light during the day • Create an interesting composition based on the gestalt laws • Choose a subject with a good range of colour • Work at times when there will be significant change of light between your images • Experiment with natural and artificial light at dawn light or dusk You can choose either a landscape or an architectural site. Select the best 7 images that show this distinct difference. Comment on these best 7 images in approximately 150 words in total on the change that you feel has occurred - both visually and emotionally. (Approx150 words) I'm thinking of doing a pano of the MCG(or another place) going from left to right of different times of the day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Atrium at Fed could be good for this, both natural and artificial light sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartrate Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Great idea baz! FYI for others: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 By now, pretty much everyone on the entire planet has seen the images of the man with part of his leg missing taken at the Boston Marathon. As a result of the public's reaction, parts of the media are now stopping and asking "how much is too much?". Here is an interesting article looking at the ethical dilemmas faced by heartless bastards photojournalists. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/18/business/media/news-media-weigh-use-of-photos-of-carnage.html?smid=fb-nytimes&WT.z_sma=BU_NMW_20130418&_r=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 I dont think its to much. I dont think people realise that people were actually hurt unless they see this sort of stuff. We read about all of these explosions and disasters all the time in far away lands and that x amount of people were killed or injured, but it doesnt really mean anything. When you actually see someone who is proper fucked you realise how real it is and not just some story. The world is a dangerous place full of dangerous people. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 (edited) Well, there are two issues raised by this. 1- is it too gory? For me, I agree with you. Bomb blasts are gory so blurring it, or cropping parts of the shot softens the blow which will, as you say , lessen the impact. 2- Should photographers think about putting their cameras down and helping during incidents like this?... I am a little torn on this one Edited April 19, 2013 by KSK_47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 There is also the issue of protecting the identity of the victim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 I think publishing a full shot of him is a bit rude, after all, he is in a compromising position which he might not like to be shown in. Full gore with a blurred face was probably the best course of action. I saw all three versions, the one with his legs cropped out was kinda of pointless, just showed a guy in a wheelchair, big deal. Its like war photography though, you see dead bodies all the time with out any censorship, i guess its up to the subject of the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Yeah. Its an interesting debate and I suppose you cant really pick either side without being hypocritical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartrate Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Whenever there is a major event whereby people are dying/injured/mass devastation, there is someone there making sure his got spare charged batteries and some SD cards ready to capture it all rather than 1. getting the fuck out of the dangerous situation 2. helping out, yes the photos show the emotion but sometimes too much is too much... have the decency to crop his face out jesus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartrate Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 On a side note, this giant moth thing in my backyard... got this on my canon 60d macro, the detail in the fur is hair raising... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Does anyone else see the double standard here? 1) Bomb goes off in Anytown, USA; graphic images saturate the news and people are (justifiably) horrified. 2) Bomb goes off in Anytown, Middle East and images are dulled down, with very little intent to capture the human element of the tragedy. Of course this is over simplifying things, but when you consider US armed forces have embedded journos and most of their output for our consumption is vetted substantially, compared to this last week's coverage of Boston, you really can't ignore the difference in the two. It feels like I'm stating the obvious, but US hegemony is also enforced through the mainstream media and this week it couldn't be any clearer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 (edited) Absolutely. Even the more "neutral" media does the same thing. Its not just American media either. Edited April 20, 2013 by KSK_47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Modern media at its very core is sensationalist, this is the reason. There are bombings everyday in various countries within the middle-east, so much so it has gotten to the point where the viewership have become so used to it, it's simply not newsworthy anymore. The problem not only lies within the media, but also the viewership. KSK also alludes to a good point, this sensationalism is not only limited to Western media. Its even evident here within Turkey for fucks sake and much of the eastern world. You also don't hear jackshit about how the French essentially liberated Mali in a month, the yanks could learn a thing or two. Whats going to sell more? Also fucking rofl at the american media thinking chechens were from the czech republic, fuck me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Hendo, on 22 Apr 2013 - 02:39, said: Also fucking rofl at the american media thinking chechens were from the czech republic, fuck me.This is retarded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) Some amazing work by Magnum photographer Alex Webb from his upcoming exhibition The Suffering of Lighthttp://www.parisphoto.com/losangeles/exhibitors/etherton Edited April 25, 2013 by KSK_47 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 A few shots from the series Vertical Perspective of Hong Kong's Immense Skyscrapers by Romain Jacquet-Lagreze 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedaik Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Shot of Mrs Hedaik skydiving on the weekend. Couldn't see out of my eye afterwards from the sun 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 That looks so surreal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Its been a while since I posted any of my (non football) stuff on here. Here is something I shot in between classes a few weeks back 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 NEW ACT MAKES IT LEGAL FOR PHOTOGRAPHS TO GET USED WITHOUT PAYMENT TO THEIR AUTHOR In a nutshell, the new Act (Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act, which received Royal Assent) that got voted through by government allows all work considered to be an orphan work to get used for free. Orphan works are those works whose creator cannot be found. One could immediately jump to the conclusion that this means purely photographers (this applies to more than photography, and to creatives as a whole) who have died and are uncontactable. It does not just mean this. It means any work. Consider for a moment that the billions of images that get uploaded to various websites, on the whole, have their metadata stripped out. IPTC and metadata is something most enthusiast photographers bother with (you should!) but the majority of photographers, especially those in the editorial markets, always fill in full IPTC which show’s the author of the image, copyright, contact details and so on. Well, the majority of websites, social networks and so on strip out ALL of this data. Your work, even something you shot a minute ago and uploaded, just became an orphan work. As such, it can now be used for free and for whatever purpose the thief of the image wants to use if for. http://photothisandthat.co.uk/2013/04/29/is-the-uk-government-trying-to-kill-of-photographers/ Pretty fucking shocking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 thats bullshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted May 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Metadata and watermarks ahoy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 http://www.lovethesepics.com/2011/05/creepy-crusty-crumbling-illegal-tour-of-abandoned-six-flags-new-orleans-75-pics/ http://www.buzzfeed.com/awesomer/the-33-most-beautiful-abandoned-places-in-the-world some awesome photos in here. amazing how many places seem to be left for dead right around the world. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted May 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 These collections are usually pretty good. Heaps of creepy abandoned theme parks in China apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Video game inspired photography by Aled Lewis http://www.aledlewis.com/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Thats fucking cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Thats fucking cool! Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Put a smile on my face. A refreshing change to see something so light hearted but still executed well too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 (edited) Historical Dump? Edited October 11, 2013 by Young Polak 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 A fantastic example of why its becoming harder and harder to turn photography into a profession. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 I'm surprised people dont say "No cameras" on their wedding invites. At least until the reception. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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