Disneyland Picture of the Day

[NostalgicDad]

That is just awesome. I also am a huge fan of your work. I think Disney should buy some of your pictures, as they are better than a lot of the ones that they have!

trodrigue........I very much appreciate that.

 

[NostalgicDad]

Thanks. I do not have the patience that Danny has. I am more of a snap shooter at the parks. I would suggest you read the book about "Understanding Exposure" by Peterson and practice with different exposures. Good equipment helps the quality not the eye.

Jack

I must agree. "Understanding Exposure" is a great book, and it doesn't matter what sort of equipment you're using. I've seen some of the most amazing shots taken with a regular point and shoot. It's a fantastic composition and a good eye for it that makes a great shot.

When at DL, I don't usually get the opportunity to take my time and get the shots I really want since my wife and kids let me know exactly how they feel about it. My latest shots came as a result of my solo trip since I was staying only 5 miles from DL and had a day to kill. So, as Jack mentioned, patience is one thing that helps for sure. The book he mentioned is very good and highly recommended.

And deletedpenguin makes a great point as well.......no need to spend the bank on equipment. Learn to compose then shoot and shoot some more to hone your skill. Photography is an art and you'll be amazed that some of the shots you think are no good, there will be someone out there that loves them.

 

[DangerMouse]

This photo was not shot with a flash. We got caught where all the boats got backed up, the aux lights were turned on and we were walked out. I used a 2200 iso and took this picture. I have many that are with available light using very high Iso, sometimes a very wide open f stop.

Jack

I knew you would never shoot inside a ride with flash, Jack. You're too much of a gentleman for that.

Been lovin all the great photos lately by some extremely talented photographers.

 

[DisneySuiteFreak]

Thanks. I do not have the patience that Danny has. I am more of a snap shooter at the parks. I would suggest you read the book about "Understanding Exposure" by Peterson and practice with different exposures. Good equipment helps the quality not the eye.

Jack

I have read the book. I guess maybe I'd better read it again! I really like the Scott Kelby book --The Digital Photography Book. I think his writing style is so much easier to understand. I had a hard time really sticking with Understanding Exposure; kept putting it down and coming back to it. I still don't understand the whole Depth of Field thing, however, due to trial and error I am beginning to have a better understanding of shutter speed, aperture and ISO. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely go back and give it another look through. Maybe repetition is the key.

 

[DisneySuiteFreak]

I must agree. "Understanding Exposure" is a great book, and it doesn't matter what sort of equipment you're using. I've seen some of the most amazing shots taken with a regular point and shoot. It's a fantastic composition and a good eye for it that makes a great shot.

I agree. I've seen some really good P&S shots too. I guess I better reread the book. Somehow, the first 3 times I read it, I must've missed something!

 

[DisneySuiteFreak]

The book he mentioned is very good and highly recommended.

I know -- I read it 3 times already and I must still be missing something!

And deletedpenguin makes a great point as well.......no need to spend the bank on equipment. Learn to compose then shoot and shoot some more to hone your skill. Photography is an art and you'll be amazed that some of the shots you think are no good, there will be someone out there that loves them.

I agree, like everyone was recommending the most expensive tripods , etc., but I looked for one that would work for me that was good enough for me, but probably not acceptable for a pro. However, through my trials and errors, I am learning that a faster lens helps tremendously with low light and low light action shots, especially if you don't know how to edit photos. Btw, have you ever used the depth of field preview button on the D80? I tried to use it and honestly, I don't see a difference in the viewfinder one way or another. Is it just me?

 

[NostalgicDad]

Btw, have you ever used the depth of field preview button on the D80? I tried to use it and honestly, I don't see a difference in the viewfinder one way or another. Is it just me?

Try using it with a higher aperture and I bet you'll notice a difference.

 

[NostalgicDad]

 

[blackjackdelta]

 

[MommyWithDreams]

Thanks again Mrs. Bee!

Absolutely beautiful! What a once in a lifetime kinda shot! Empty streets?
This will look wonderful as my desktop background if you don't mind.

 

[deletedpenguin]

^ Was this a completely empty shot or was it just a long exposure with people walking around? I think I see some ghosting on either sidewalk. Either way, it's fantastic, and the long expsoure emptied the place out really nicely.

 

[NostalgicDad]

Absolutely beautiful! What a once in a lifetime kinda shot! Empty streets?
This will look wonderful as my desktop background if you don't mind.

Thanks MommyWithDreams! No problem for your background.

 

[NostalgicDad]

^ Was this a completely empty shot or was it just a long exposure with people walking around? I think I see some ghosting on either sidewalk. Either way, it's fantastic, and the long expsoure emptied the place out really nicely.

There was, in fact, I think a total of 2 people on the sidewalk at the time. If you look close enough there are a couple of ghosts. The exposure was 6 seconds on this shot.

 

[PrincessKell]

Thanks again Mrs. Bee!

Stunning!

 

[MaiynaMouse]

I'm so jealous of your amazing photos. I'm an amateur photog and I'm really hoping to get some great shots at DL this May. However, I don't know how cooperative my family with be.

This shot of Main Street is AMAZING! Great job!

 

[vflipo]

we will be taking tons of pics on wednesday! (thats our designated photography day... we're weird). I let DH buy a new lens and a new flash for our trip so it should be fun!! He gets all the good stuff, I just get the hand me downs.

 

[NostalgicDad]

Stunning!

Thanks PrincessKell!

I'm so jealous of your amazing photos. I'm an amateur photog and I'm really hoping to get some great shots at DL this May. However, I don't know how cooperative my family with be.

This shot of Main Street is AMAZING! Great job!

Thanks MaiynaMouse!

we will be taking tons of pics on wednesday! (thats our designated photography day... we're weird). I let DH buy a new lens and a new flash for our trip so it should be fun!! He gets all the good stuff, I just get the hand me downs.

I somehow get away with taking loads of pictures every day during our DL trips. But, I'm typically allowed one night to venture away on my own to take pictures while the family plays. Oh, the freedom!

 

[NostalgicDad]

 

[MaiynaMouse]

Another GREAT shot, NostalgicDad. What camera do you use? I love my cameras and am not interested in getting a new one but always love to see what others are using. I'm going to have to see if my family will "let" me venture off for a couple of hours just to take photos.

 

[blackjackdelta]