Lock down photography

copperhead

While alot of us are at home at the moment,
I was wondering what your up to photography wise
For myself I was look back over some images and re editing, etc. I have always thought to myself that nearly everything can make make a nice photo, so I was wondering if there would be any interest in a sort of challenge thread where a household item is chosen as the subject?

fixXxer

Downloaded darktable to improve my digital editing skills. Got bored quickly, I prefer to go with in camera results as much as possible and then some very light fixing.

Dug out an old macro lens and have been wandering the house with it to see what I can see

Griselda

I found Darktable unusable.

Adrian.Sadlier

I still take my camera out on my daily walks (OK, not every day - my youngest is taking up some of the slack), Lots of flowers, buds etc. and people. The garden is getting tended to and the bird feeders are out so that is a potential source. I have long since gone through all my old stuff. So I think my macro lenses will make an appearance.

But as I normally work from home I don't have that much extra time (yet).

CabanSail

You suggested it Adrian, so pick a household object.

glaswegian

Adrian.Sadlier wrote: »

I still take my camera out on my daily walks (OK, not every day - my youngest is taking up some of the slack), Lots of flowers, buds etc. and people. The garden is getting tended to and the bird feeders are out so that is a potential source. I have long since gone through all my old stuff. So I think my macro lenses will make an appearance.

But as I normally work from home I don't have that much extra time (yet).

What is the story re taking pictures while out walking? I haven’t taken my camera with me since the lockdown, would I be in trouble with the guards if they see me?

Thanks.

GBX

glaswegian wrote: »

What is the story re taking pictures while out walking? I haven’t taken my camera with me since the lockdown, would I be in trouble with the guards if they see me?

Thanks.

No. It's your exercise within 2km of home.

glaswegian

GBX wrote: »

No. It's your exercise within 2km of home.

Thanks GBX,

5uspect

There’s lots of fun to be had doing macro photography around the house. Kitchen utensils, water drops etc.

Dartz

I've a macro mode on one of my lenses - and now I've a chance to see what it does. There's even a flower in the back garden that hasn't been ruined.

There're very few visible birds around here, mind, didn't go anywhere near the feeders. But the full moon gave me a chance to take the 300mm out.

gzoladz

Macro is a lot of fun. And you don't need expesive gear to experiment and get started...you can get close up filters for a tener on Amazon if you just want to try (you get what you pay for, but to try they are ok).

I actually use a bridge camera 99% of the time as carrying gear, changing lens, etc, bores me to dead (please don't kick me out of the forum ) and attach a Raynox or Marumi macro filter for macro shots.

In addition to household items, if you have access to a garden/park, there is a new world to be discovered. It is actually a nice activity to do with the children, they love looking for the creepy creatures for me to photograph.

Another little project I have started is a set about "My 2 kms", beautiful places around me.

Sultan_of_Ping

I've done a "2" project....

2 photos taken within

• 2m of the front door (macro)
• 20m of the front door - family candid photos
• 200m of the front door - street photos
• 2km of the front door - landscape/seascape

No problems with the Guards - the only time I was approached was to be asked if by chance I'd videoed a couple of yokels speeding around on the beach!

copperhead

Sultan_of_Ping wrote: »

I've done a "2" project....

2 photos taken within

• 2m of the front door (macro)
• 20m of the front door - family candid photos
• 200m of the front door - street photos
• 2km of the front door - landscape/seascape

No problems with the Guards - the only time I was approached was to be asked if by chance I'd videoed a couple of yokels speeding around on the beach!

how did the images turn out ?
i tried some indoor macro water droplet refraction type shots but there pure garbage haha

Sultan_of_Ping

copperhead wrote: »

how did the images turn out ?
i tried some indoor macro water droplet refraction type shots but there pure garbage haha

Not too bad, despite them not being shot with a macro lens.

I stuck one in the Random Photos thread

I've never really tried macro before but now I want to get a proper lens to do more!

fixXxer

Probably been seen in the other threads but:

Macro:
Science experiments at home. by Simon Smyth, on Flickr

Water Splash:
Letting Loose During Lock-down Part 1. by Simon Smyth, on Flickr

I want to give try out dropping things in glasses or bowls to freeze the splashes but dont have an 2nd off camera flash. I suppose I'll try it anyway until I get in trouble for making a mess in the kitchen

Sultan_of_Ping

Sultan_of_Ping wrote: »

Not too bad, despite them not being shot with a macro lens.

I stuck one in the Random Photos thread

I've never really tried macro before but now I want to get a proper lens to do more!

so now I have a macro lens

fryup

taking a lot of momento photos as these are truly historical times...

smokingman

If I can't go more than 2km from my house, at least my drone can...and meet others too.

fryup

^^^^^^^^^^^^^

love at first sight? think your drone has found a partner

Dartz

If I can't get more than 2km from the house - the least I can do is bring things 2km away closer.

Little bit tricky to focus mind, and god help whatever the combination is dropped on.

I've spent far too much on ebay these last weeks.

AngryHippie

smokingman wrote: »

If I can't go more than 2km from my house, at least my drone can...and meet others too.

Scoot across the hill and get some shots of Randoon and the rock just on sunset, should be able to get some magic up there with the lake in the background.
I'm a local too

TomSweeney

OldGoat

Tubes!

TomSweeney

Adrian.Sadlier

Merryn by Adrian Sadlier, on Flickr

Thankfully, my daughter is better looking than me!

TomSweeney

TomSweeney

copperhead

great shots guys
adrian your daughter is very photogenic , she has wonderful eyes

Smiles35

Great photo of Larry David floating around. The proportions of the house make the photo. Wow.

Smiles35

Sauce shelf in my fridge. I must get a Lume Cube or similar. I really enjoy shooting with lights.

Adrian.Sadlier

Ornamental Onion by Adrian Sadlier, on Flickr

I found this little beauty growing beside the path during my daily walk!

flashinthepan

John_Rambo

The lockdown is a disaster for work. Currently doing pro-bono work with graphics and archived shots on social media for my clients that are having the same disastrous effects for their business which has caught a bit off attention and attracted new customers. That's just about keeping the money coming in.

I've had to resort to stock photography. On the other hand, my contributor stock on Shutterstock has spiked, but the payments are just a joke.

Basically I'm paying a fortune to buy stock and being paying a pittance for supplying stock.

Working on a new photojournalist project that might make money in the future.

Adrian.Sadlier

Departing by Adrian Sadlier, on Flickr

Taken this evening during a quick visit to the park across the road!

TomSweeney

Smiles35 wrote: »

Great photo of Larry David floating around. The proportions of the house make the photo. Wow.

I can just see him getting into an argument with the delivery guy - whilst observing social distancing of course!

TomSweeney

Adrian.Sadlier wrote: »

Ornamental Onion by Adrian Sadlier, on Flickr

I found this little beauty growing beside the path during my daily walk!

Gorgeous, what f stop is this at ?
edit- just checked flickr link I see f/5.0 ...




I have the canon 50mm f1.4, and I notice It's hard to get a clear shot at f/1.4, i rarely use it, normally go for f/2.8 at most.

Adrian.Sadlier

Thanks Tom,

I was using a Nikon 105mm f/2.8 macro lens. As the subject is so close to the lens, this always gives a lovely bokeh if you get a little separation from subject and background. Even at much smaller aperture.

I should have taken it at f8 or above to get a greater depth of field but as it was handheld in a slight breeze I decided not too

TomSweeney

Chavways

Put together the below timelapse movie over the last few weeks. All locations within 2KM of my house.

florawest

Chavways wrote: »

Put together the below timelapse movie over the last few weeks. All locations within 2KM of my house.

Wow, really beautiful.

Ned Led Zeppo

Amazing.

SixtaWalthers

All of these photos are great. I found the following international places photos marvelous in this quarantine. Yes, I didn't have opportunity to capture them but I am sharing with you.



Above is a photo from Tokyo street where life was busy at night but in lockdown days, it is looking empty.



See how Roma is looking like after the lockdown. They suffered a lot in this pandemic and I want to wish them blessings and love.

I am beginner in photography and usually take photos for my blog from my phone. According to my friend, i should start my photography business because I am good at taking them with smartphone. Right now, I am on my way to choose a good photography brand name from here and then I would decide either I would continue to professional photography or not. I am curious to know how photographers sell their photos at 500px or iStock.

Moreover, I am love these lockdown photos:



Yeah! after lockdown, Venice canals are enough clearer to see under the water.



No crowd on New York roads. Mayhap, a positive side of this pandemic.