Stellar Photography Club (SPC) [Archive] - Digital Photographer Philippines

RobertMagpantay

01-02-2012, 02:50 PM

What is SPC?

SPC stands for Stellar Photography Club. SPC is a group of people w/c their field of interest is into photography. Stellar is referring to one or more stars, w/c means we are all STARS of this group.

Who is qualify to join?
1. Photo-Hobbyist, Semi-Pro Photographers, Pro-Photographers, Newbies. In short, anyone with a photograhic heart are all welcome to join.
2. Required Gear - DSLR, Digicam, or any Camera having an MP not less than 5.
3. Active Photographers : For those who can't stay active, "DON'T JOIN".

How to join?
Kindly fill-up the form below and send it to spclub2012@yahoo.com

SPC's Application Form
Complete Name :
Contact Number :
Current Location :
Email Address :
FB : (Link or Email-Address.)
DPP User Name : (If you don't have dpp account, kindly singup here : http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/register.php)
Gear : (For eg. Nikon D80, 50mm Prime, Benro Tripod, Nissin Di622)
Reason for joining :

The application will be evaluated by Admins.
Official/Probationary Members will be posted online.

Objectives :
1. Help everyone - As a group, we are one.
2. Teach and Learn Process - Also known as give and take relationship. Share what you have learned. Also, don't be shy to ask.
3. Explore the world of photography - Explore places, look for possible subject, apply different photography (portrait, landscape, etc.)
4. Help the world through photography - Joining campaigns and advocacy.

Rules and Responsibilities :
1. Attend SPC's photowalk - There will be a photowalk every weekend. If you can't attend even 1 photowalk in 1 month. You will be kick-out. No exception.
2. PhotoShare - Share a photo as open as you can. A photo per day or twice a week is necessary. This is to obtain thread life.
3. Respect your fellow photographers/models.

Who we don't need in SPC?
1. Flash in the pan (Ningas-kugon) - Something/someone that doesnt last.
2. Close-Minded - Everyone will share and take others opinion. If you think you're good enough to not accept others opinion. Then "DON'T JOIN HERE".
3. Hydrosepalos - big headed people (not physically).

Note : SPC doesn't need QUANTITY. We need QUALITY Members.

Cheers!

Goodluck SPC.

PS. Here's our FB Group Page : http://www.facebook.com/groups/spclub2012/

SPC's DPP Thread Rules :

1. Follow DPP Commandments
2. Avoid Nice Shot, Great Shot, Etc. on C&C of someone's pics. Make a brief description why is it nice or great.

SeanAleta

01-02-2012, 02:56 PM

SPC's Application Form
Complete Name : Sean Aleta
Contact Number : 0927-4850741
Current Location : Sta. Ana, Manila
Email Address : goblin_dasher@yahoo.com
FB : (Link or Email-Address.) Search me: Sean Aleta
DPP User Name : Sean Aleta
Gear : Canon 20D + Tokina 28-70 2.8, 2 sets of YN 460 II
Reason for joining : To share, to learn and gain experience.

SeanAleta

01-02-2012, 02:58 PM

Ariba Stellar !!!

RobertMagpantay

01-02-2012, 02:59 PM

Welcome to the group Sean Aleta.. ;)

SeanAleta

01-02-2012, 04:01 PM

Welcome to the group Sean Aleta.. ;)

Thanks Brother ! What gears do you have ? :D

brian banao

01-02-2012, 04:05 PM

:D:D:D go stellar!!!! :D:D:D

SeanAleta

01-02-2012, 04:12 PM

:D:D:D go stellar!!!! :D:D:D

lol brother bry! :Grin:

SeanAleta

01-02-2012, 04:21 PM

My First share on this group..

"Dioanne"

http://saphotography.lens.ph/files/65-682x1024.jpg

Note: SOOC - No Post Processing / Retouching was done. :)

f/4
1/80
ISO 400
Shoot in RAW

C&Cs are very much welcome guys. :)

dindo gallardo

01-02-2012, 04:33 PM

sent mine.. just now...

SeanAleta

01-02-2012, 04:35 PM

sent mine.. just now...

I think you also need to sign up on the form here in DPP sir. Form can be found on Mr. Robert's introduction.

Mark Anthony Parreno

01-02-2012, 04:35 PM

SPC's Application Form
Complete Name : Mark Anthony Parreno
Contact Number : 0915-2852832
Current Location : Las Pinas City
Email Address : orangebasket01@yahoo.com/icanbookbands@gmail.com
FB : orangebasket01@yahoo.com
DPP User Name : Mark Anthony Parreno
Gear : Canon 550D, Canon 70-200mm f 4L, Canon 10-22mm EF-S, Benro Tripod, Yongnuo Flash
Reason for joining : To meet other people that share the same passion in photography, learn and share thoughts and knowledge...

RobertMagpantay

01-02-2012, 04:42 PM

Kindly send the application form to spclub2012@yahoo.com.. thanks ....

Also, join to our fb group page...

dindo gallardo

01-02-2012, 04:48 PM

[QUOTE=SeanAleta;1262961]I think you also need to sign up on the form here in DPP sir. Form can be found on Mr. Robert's introduction.[/QUO

ok thank sean i thought i will just send it to the mail on Roberts post...

dindo gallardo

01-02-2012, 04:50 PM

RobertMagpantay

01-02-2012, 04:53 PM

dindo gallardo

01-02-2012, 04:56 PM

SPC's Application Form
Complete Name : dindo gallardo
Contact Number : 09331355924
Current Location : manila
Email Address : godspeed1008@aol.com
FB : (Link or Email-Address.) godspeed1008@aol.com
DPP User Name : dindo gallardo
Gear : Nikon D90 with kit lens / 50 mm 1.8G / 35 mm 1.8G / 55-200 / manfrotto tripod
Reason for joining : to meet other people & share and learn more in the field of photography

dindo gallardo

01-02-2012, 04:57 PM

[quote=dindo gallardo;1262966]

i already added you as probationary .. cheers .;)

thanks dudes....

Peter Lopez

01-02-2012, 06:09 PM

Sent mine:

Complete Name : Peter Agustin Lopez
Contact Number : +639178727176
Current Location : Tandang Sora, Quezon City
Email Address : peter.lopez@ovi.com
FB : pidrofiles_01@hotmail.com
DPP User Name : Peter Lopez
Gear : Canon 50D, Canon 15-85mm, Canon 18-135mm, Tamron 28-75mm f2.8, Canon 430EXII, Yongnou YN560, 400 watts studio strobe, Canon S90.

Reasons for joining :
1. To gain and share knowledge in photography
2. To provide a tangible reason to my wife for me to shoot
3. To join the activities for me to practice my photography skills
4. To join contest (hopefully) so I can gauge my improvement

RobertMagpantay

01-02-2012, 06:14 PM

Mark Anthony Parreno

01-02-2012, 06:26 PM

Sent mine also:

SPC's Application Form
Complete Name : Mark Anthony Parreno
Contact Number : 0915-2852832
Current Location : Las Pinas City
Email Address : orangebasket01@yahoo.com/icanbookbands@gmail.com
FB : orangebasket01@yahoo.com
DPP User Name : Mark Anthony Parreno
Gear : Canon 550D, Canon 70-200mm f 4L, Canon 10-22mm EF-S, Benro Tripod, Yongnuo Flash
Reason for joining : To meet other people that share the same passion in photography, learn and share thoughts and knowledge..

RobertMagpantay

01-02-2012, 06:48 PM

Mark Anthony Parreno

01-02-2012, 07:40 PM

added . ;)

Thanks Sir Bob

KlienneEco

01-03-2012, 12:09 AM

SPC's Application Form
Complete Name : Klienne Eco
Contact Number : 09052401349
Current Location : Caloocan City
Email Address : klienne21@yahoo.com
FB : www.facebook.com/cradleofklien
DPP User Name : klienneeco
Gear : canon and canon lens
Reason for joining : to meet other people, share my knowledge and to learn more

SeanAleta

01-03-2012, 07:27 AM

my first share today.. photo taken last November in HONGKONG DISNEYLAND..

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6449162313_57be437eec_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/02011976/6449162313/) DSC_0519 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/02011976/6449162313/) by james_bong76 (http://www.flickr.com/people/02011976/), on Flickr

I think, this was one of the exciting places on that park. However, changing the photographer's perspective, angle can make this image more striking. You can remove some of the components inside your composition, you can also focus on one of the pylons and shoot from there..

Keep on rocking Bong !

ely salise

01-03-2012, 07:58 AM

SPC's Application Form
Complete Name : Ely Salise
Contact Number : +63 9214720612
Current Location : Makati
Email Address : screamo_ely@hotmail.com
FB : (Link or Email-Address.) screamo_ely@hotmail.com
DPP User Name : Ely Salise
Gear : Canon
Reason for joining :
To Make Friends
To make my hobby more exciting and fun :Grin: Photography learn and share
To see awesome photographers go PRO :Grin:
To see "money shot" photographs :)
and to see more...

@ Robert - Email Application Sent

SeanAleta

01-03-2012, 08:03 AM

ely salise

01-03-2012, 08:42 AM

SeanAleta

01-03-2012, 08:50 AM

thanks sean,

for my 1st share of the year 2012 :)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6617547369_d769b69104_z.jpg (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6617547369_d769b69104_z.jpg)
Yamaha R1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/elyouch/6617547369/) by elyouch (http://www.flickr.com/people/elyouch/), on Flickr

It was really proven that you're really hooked by motors.. heheh! great product shoot.. Lighting was very well executed here brother. I was just confused if it was my monitor problem, I think PP was a little bit over contrasted, but not too much.. Just a very little lesser contrast will do. :)

Rather than that, This one is perfect for a photo of the day. :)

RexValenzuela

01-03-2012, 08:54 AM

SeanAleta

01-03-2012, 09:09 AM

SPC's Application Form
Complete Name : Rex G. Valenzuela
Contact Number : 09274328243
Current Location : Manila
Email Address : rex81976@yahoo.com
FB : rex81976@yahoo.com
DPP User Name : rexvalenzuela
Gear : Canon EOS 550d, EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6, EF 50mm f/1.8 II, Benro Tripod
Reason for joining : To Learn, Share and Improve my Photography skills.

Welcome to the Club Rex! You may also want to send your form to SPClub's official email address. And you can visit the FB page also. Details can be found on Robert's introduction on the first page. :)

RobertMagpantay

01-03-2012, 09:41 AM

morning stellar,. begin your day with a smile.., ;)

RexValenzuela

01-03-2012, 10:11 AM

Welcome to the Club Rex! You may also want to send your form to SPClub's official email address. And you can visit the FB page also. Details can be found on Robert's introduction on the first page. :)

Thanks Sean. I already email the form. I will visit the FB page tonight, FB is blocked in our office. Hope we can see and have an EB of this group by this month.

SeanAleta

01-03-2012, 10:52 AM

Thanks Sean. I already email the form. I will visit the FB page tonight, FB is blocked in our office. Hope we can see and have an EB of this group by this month.

Stellar will held a weekly meeting / photowalk / photoshoots. So keep updated. :)

My Photo of the Day.

http://saphotography.lens.ph/files/monai-4-778x1024.jpg

Peter Lopez

01-03-2012, 11:06 AM

Stellar will held a weekly meeting / photowalk / photoshoots. So keep updated. :)

My Photo of the Day.

http://saphotography.lens.ph/files/monai-4-778x1024.jpg

C&C:

Lighting: Love the catch light. I could see the umbrella edges. The subject is also well lit the softness of the light wraps around your model.

Composition: I have an issue with cropping at the wrist, if only you could have included the whole hand. Also if you could have requested the model to raise her chin a little to lessen the baby fats on her neck.

I'll post mine later.

RobertMagpantay

01-03-2012, 11:31 AM

SeanAleta

01-03-2012, 12:38 PM

C&C:

Lighting: Love the catch light. I could see the umbrella edges. The subject is also well lit the softness of the light wraps around your model.

Composition: I have an issue with cropping at the wrist, if only you could have included the whole hand. Also if you could have requested the model to raise her chin a little to lessen the baby fats on her neck.

I'll post mine later.

Thanks for those notes. I must admit composition was really bad in this frame. Its just that, I don't want to include the back of the chair (which the model puts her left arm) because it was distracting. Really appreciated your comment bro! :)

SeanAleta

01-03-2012, 12:41 PM

sharing some photos taken last year at ccp...

1.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6625143233_2f43ff1778_z.jpg

2.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6625116901_795fe2f808_z.jpg

3.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6625170705_c09fccb99d_z.jpg

There goes our Big Boss!

Photo 1: Great light and leading line. I remember these set. I think the only thing that hinders my attention was the cropped tree. Maybe include a little more from it and that will be fine. :)

Photo 2: Nikon's color was really amazing. How ever, I think the image was a little bit tilted. :)

Photo 3: Great framing ! Great exposure. winning shot for me! :)

RobertMagpantay

01-03-2012, 01:00 PM

There goes our Big Boss!

Photo 1: Great light and leading line. I remember these set. I think the only thing that hinders my attention was the cropped tree. Maybe include a little more from it and that will be fine. :)

Photo 2: Nikon's color was really amazing. How ever, I think the image was a little bit tilted. :)

Photo 3: Great framing ! Great exposure. winning shot for me! :)

thanks for the c&c sean strobist .;)
1. ahhmm, it's not cropped, all of these are SOOC, hehe., but i admit that the compo with that tree is confusing, hehe.,
2. yeah, it's a bit tilted, maybe i got confused with dark area., i forgot the alignment.
3. this shot took me a long-time before i hit the shutter., my face was almost on the grass.. hehehe ..;)

ely salise

01-03-2012, 03:34 PM

It was really proven that you're really hooked by motors.. heheh! great product shoot.. Lighting was very well executed here brother. I was just confused if it was my monitor problem, I think PP was a little bit over contrasted, but not too much.. Just a very little lesser contrast will do. :)

Rather than that, This one is perfect for a photo of the day. :)

it's your monitor..
hahaha :Grin:

SeanAleta

01-03-2012, 03:43 PM

ely salise

01-03-2012, 03:55 PM

@ Bob - applause !!!

@ Ely - I think I should calibrate my monitor. lol! anyway, are you interested to take some concert photography. Me and Klienne will be having a gig on 21st @ West Ave..

I invite everyone to this event. heheh!

hmmm let me check..
if i'm free on that day.. sure
but you have to treat me beer and pulutan :D

who's playing?

SeanAleta

01-03-2012, 04:38 PM

hmmm let me check..
if i'm free on that day.. sure
but you have to treat me beer and pulutan :D

who's playing?

ahahah!! entrance is free. I'll ask the organizer if they can give a free beers for the photographer. heheh! Do you want to cover the event or you just want to have several pics? I can make you the official photographer but.. I hope you're free. hahaha! Just a beer and some "tan-puluts" heheh!

My Band (Psywar) and Klienne's (Painscale) will be playing together with some other underground bands. a mixture of metal, alternatives, rock, etc. I think Bob will also be coming on that night. :)

RobertMagpantay

01-03-2012, 04:42 PM

thanks for visiting the thread sir nigel .. ;)

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Mark Anthony Parreno

01-03-2012, 04:48 PM

RobertMagpantay

01-03-2012, 05:00 PM

Guys...

Am trying to brew up a photoshoot with one of my bands this weekend (either Saturday or Sunday) the venue is still tentative butwe are hoping to use the house of their manager in Paranaque...

Are you guys game for it?

I'll give the full details until tomorrow afternoon...

Thanks

Hmmmm., sounds like action huh.., post it here Bro Mark, then we'll discuss it. If everyone's agreed, we'll go for it .. ;)

Mark Anthony Parreno

01-03-2012, 05:02 PM

Hmmmm., sounds like action huh.., post it here Bro Mark, then we'll discuss it. If everyone's agreed, we'll go for it .. ;)

Noted on that Sir Bob...

Hoping I can complete the preparation until Thursday... The group will leave for Dubai on Tuesday so I hope we can do the shoot...

Thanks:Grin:

KlienneEco

01-03-2012, 06:25 PM

good evening stellar! my share for today

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6154/6207818678_2f1c196e24_b.jpg

mariachristina

01-04-2012, 01:45 AM

SPC's Application Form
Complete Name : Maria Christina Tin-ga
Contact Number : 0926-655-4585
Current Location : Makati City
Permanent Address: Boundary of Meycauayan Bulacan and Bagumbong Caloocan
Email Address : mariachristinatinga@yahoo.com
FB : gnirk1778@yahoo.com
DPP User Name : mariachristina
Gear : Nikon D70s, kit lens, and telephoto lens
Reason for joining : to learn more about photography and to meet new people

Peter Lopez

01-04-2012, 02:45 AM

SeanAleta

01-04-2012, 07:34 AM

My Share for the day. Is this considered street photography?

Also does it bother you to post photos of strangers that you did not ask permission to shoot? Is it also considered stealing?

http://static.365project.org/1/2283200_bcehilqz09_l.jpg

I think it's more of Photojournalism rather than street.

I think, shooting candid was okay. Just like shooting protesters around Mendiola. :)
This is my honest opinion . :)

SeanAleta

01-04-2012, 07:35 AM

SeanAleta

01-04-2012, 07:46 AM

My Photo of the Day:

"Star of the Noche Buena"

http://goblindasher.lens.ph/files/Final-1024x682.jpg

Exif:
ISO 100
f/5.6
1/200s
AWB
Focal Length @ 67mm

Sharing my Lighting Set Up:

Camera Right:
YN 460 II Bare Flash @ 1/8 Power Full Manual Control
Triggered by: YN CTR 301 P

http://goblindasher.lens.ph/files/set-up-1-1024x682.jpg

Camera Left:
YN 460 II Bare Flash with 1/2 CTO @ 1/4 Power (Slave Mode)
80cm White Reflector (Serves as my Diffuser)

http://goblindasher.lens.ph/files/Set-up-2-1024x682.jpg

Just disregard the water heater and the tasty bread. heheh!

RobertMagpantay

01-04-2012, 11:48 AM

SeanAleta

01-04-2012, 12:43 PM

another great setup from sean strobist .. ;)., tfs ..;)

lolz.. getting bored inside the house due to lack of photowalks. heheh!

RobertMagpantay

01-04-2012, 12:49 PM

lolz.. getting bored inside the house due to lack of photowalks. heheh!

then we should have one this weekend., wacchathink guys .?.. who's in?

SeanAleta

01-04-2012, 12:51 PM

then we should have one this weekend., wacchathink guys .?.. who's in?

Feast of Nazarene!!! Let's go there !

RobertMagpantay

01-04-2012, 01:33 PM

Feast of Nazarene!!! Let's go there !

when is it?

RexValenzuela

01-04-2012, 02:38 PM

when is it?

I think January 9 is the feast of the Black Nazarene. I'm not available on weekdays because of work.

Also not avialable by this month because my father-in-law is in the hospital and there's no one to take care of my daughter.

JC Reyes

01-04-2012, 04:28 PM

Complete Name: June Carlo Reyes
Contact Number: 0905 386 4123
Current Location: Malate, Manila
Email Address: reyes_june_carlo@yahoo.com.ph
FB: https://www.facebook.com/juncarlo
DPP User Name: JC Reyes
Gear: Nikon D90
Reason for joining: Learn new stuff from co-photographers and meeting new people...

ken manlangit

01-04-2012, 05:49 PM

Hi, very much interested to join the group. i just need to know and understand what are the requirements to be accomplished before i become a full-pledged member.

also, there's a line on page 1 which states: Official/Probationary Members will be posted online. how are official and probationary members identified? and will the probationary members transition to official or do they stay as probationary?

thanks!

SeanAleta

01-04-2012, 05:52 PM

Bob - I think it will be on January 8 (Sunday)

Ken - Probationary, I think they are the members who will be under observation for at least a month whether they stay active or not. Since we need quality not quantity members. :)

KlienneEco

01-04-2012, 10:12 PM

we need quality not quantity members. :)

hellyeah! :Angry:

my share

http://media.365project.org/1/438058_ajlmqrux18_m.jpg

exif:
Camera: Canon DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS
Exposure: 1.3 sec (13/10)
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO Speed: 100
Focal Length: 5.8 mm

JC Reyes

01-05-2012, 12:13 AM

SeanAleta

01-05-2012, 07:39 AM

hellyeah! :Angry:

my share

http://media.365project.org/1/438058_ajlmqrux18_m.jpg

exif:
Camera: Canon DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS
Exposure: 1.3 sec (13/10)
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO Speed: 100
Focal Length: 5.8 mm

What the !!! Canon Digital Ixus ??? Have you already sell your DSLR ?

SeanAleta

01-05-2012, 07:41 AM

Thanks for the re-add... :)

Today's share:

The last two photos that I have taken for the year 2011:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/juncarlo/dpp_attachments/fb_wall_20111231.jpg

The last twilight of 2011...
Baywalk, Malate, Manila

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/juncarlo/dpp_attachments/fb_wall_20120101_02.jpg

A not so happy new year...
Leon Guinto St., Malate, Manila

I really like sunset that has these two-toned-sky. How did you do that ? was it selective color in photoshop ? if yes, can you teach me how to dougie ? heheh ! loll.. joking. How was it done via photoshop? or is it a true/real blue and orange sky tone with GND.

SeanAleta

01-05-2012, 07:49 AM

My Photo of the Day:

"Mherie"

http://saphotography.lens.ph/files/1-small-1024x685.jpg

Exif:
ISO 200
f/4
1/80
AWB
@ 50mm
C&Cs are welcome.

Shot using Nikon D80 and a Nifty Fifty.
(Don't ask why I use Nikon here) :grin:

ken manlangit

01-05-2012, 09:08 AM

hellyeah! :Angry:

that's gotta come from somewhere dark and deep :D:D:D

@sean and klienne, what do you mean by under observation? what do you look for during the one month observation?

now going back to my initial question, with a purpose of clarification, is there a criteria that needs to be met or achieved before becoming a full-pledged member?

ex.
- must attend 3 consecutive monthly club meetings.
- must attend atleast 1 photowalk once a month for 3 months.
- must lead an activity for the club within the first 3 months of the probationary period.

so basically, based on the sample criteria i mentioned, the probationary period is 3 months. and it is a given that missing any 1 of the minimum requirement esp the activity will lead to forfeit membership.

maybe the club should have something like this in order to meet the club's goal.

SeanAleta

01-05-2012, 09:15 AM

that's gotta come from somewhere dark and deep :D:D:D

ahahah! I know what you're thinking. :Grin:

RobertMagpantay

01-05-2012, 09:24 AM

that's gotta come from somewhere dark and deep :D:D:D

@sean and klienne, what do you mean by under observation? what do you look for during the one month observation?

now going back to my initial question, with a purpose of clarification, is there a criteria that needs to be met or achieved before becoming a full-pledged member?

ex.
- must attend 3 consecutive monthly club meetings.
- must attend atleast 1 photowalk once a month for 3 months.
- must lead an activity for the club within the first 3 months of the probationary period.

so basically, based on the sample criteria i mentioned, the probationary period is 3 months. and it is a given that missing any 1 of the minimum requirement esp the activity will lead to forfeit membership.

maybe the club should have something like this in order to meet the club's goal.

will post some details regarding this matter.. tnx sir ..

RobertMagpantay

01-05-2012, 09:45 AM

@sir ken, and members

here's some spc members must know...

For those who's under probationary position. You will be a official member once you meet the requirements such as.

- You must attend at least 1 photowalk per month. You will be observe in 2 months time. So technically you have to attend at least 2 photowalk in 2 months.
- You must be active on DPP Thread 'OR' Facebook Group Page.

Attending Meetings and Leading a Photowalk
- As a group moderator, we will not force you guys to attend meeting nor lead a photowalk, at least for the first 3 months. Meetings and Photowalk Leading will be handle by SPC Admins. After 3 months, there will be a lot of Official Members, hence new requirements for Official member must meet. What are those?
- You must attend at least 1 meeting per month.
- You must attend at least 2 photowalks in 1 month.
- You must lead a photowalk. (We will post another thread on how to lead.)
- You must maintain activeness.

Members who are not able to meet those requirements are subject for force eviction (expelled).

How to regain membership?
- You must attend the 4 consecutive photowalks.
- You must be active on DPP Thread 'OR' FB Page everyday in 1 month.

Peter Lopez

01-05-2012, 10:20 AM

@sir ken, and members

here's some spc members must know...

Please define "activeness" in dpp and fb. Should we post a meaningful comment or share a photo at least once a week in both fb and dpp?

I dont see any issue with this, if a member can attend a photowalk at least once a month and share 4 photos in a span of 1 month, that isnt so difficult. I just recommend that we have this quantified to remove all subjective requirements.

Sorry, I'm an operations person and was trained this way. Everything should be measurable. Lets limit the subjectivity in our art (photos).:)

RobertMagpantay

01-05-2012, 10:28 AM

Please define "activeness" in dpp and fb. Should we post a meaningful comment or share a photo at least once a week in both fb and dpp?

I dont see any issue with this, if a member can attend a photowalk at least once a month and share 4 photos in a span of 1 month, that isnt so difficult. I just recommend that we have this quantified to remove all subjective requirements.

Sorry, I'm an operations person and was trained this way. Everything should be measurable. Lets limit the subjectivity in our art (photos).:)

the opinion is quite good., let's say, on dpp or fb., share at least 2-5 photos per week,.. will update the docs later., ;)

RobertMagpantay

01-05-2012, 06:30 PM

For thos who are planning to shoot at Feast Black Nazareth. Take care guys. BTW, we will be having our first photowalk on Jan 14 or 15. FYI-TY.

reonel cordova

01-05-2012, 07:54 PM

brian banao

01-06-2012, 12:16 AM

SeanAleta

01-06-2012, 07:37 AM

... try having a membership fee (e.g. 1K for a year), use the collected membership fee for the group's photowalk gatherings, model shoot (model/hmua fee) etc... it's up to you how you will spend as a group your collected funds for the whole year. sometimes members tends to get inactive because they have nothing to loose :)

my dos centavos ;)

I 85% agree on this, financial aide can be very helpful for our different activities... BUT, I think, the uniqueness of this club / the main signature is / are the Free models shoots (Free Models), however, if we want a real or more staged productions, we really need funds for that. And that will help the membership fee. I'm agree and quite disagree. lol! mixed emotion. ahahah!

SeanAleta

01-06-2012, 07:46 AM

Sharing Another Lighting Set Up Taken last night.

http://goblindasher.lens.ph/files/1-682x1024.jpg

Exif:
ISO 100
f/4.5
1/125s
AWB
Shot @ 28mm

The Set Up:

http://goblindasher.lens.ph/files/2-1024x682.jpg

Main Light:
YN 460 II (CTO'd) with Silver Reflective Umbrella
@ 1/2 Power (Manual Mode) Triggered by YN CTR 301 P

Back Light:
YN 460 II (Slave Mode) @ 1/8 Power
with the flash diffuser to spread the light behind the subject.
And to give that Voodoo doll a soft shadow. :)

C&Cs are welcome. :)

JC Reyes

01-06-2012, 10:40 AM

I really like sunset that has these two-toned-sky. How did you do that ? was it selective color in photoshop ? if yes, can you teach me how to dougie ? heheh ! loll.. joking. How was it done via photoshop? or is it a true/real blue and orange sky tone with GND.

Hi Sean, the sky is real... :) What isn't "real" there are the rocks, which I'll explain below:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/juncarlo/dpp_attachments/dpp_32.jpg

As you can see on the original photo (left), the rocks are too "yellowish" because of Baywalk's street lamps behind me (my white balance is 5250K). In order for me to be able to somehow neutralize it, I created a virtual copy of the photo and changed its white balance to Tungsten.

Afterwards, I blended the two photos by applying a transparent gradient on the bottom part where the rocks are. (See this: Transparent Gradients (http://www.mediacollege.com/adobe/photoshop/transparent/gradient.html))

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/juncarlo/dpp_attachments/fb_wall_20111231.jpg

Final Photo

I actually did the blending in Adobe Fireworks. I am a web designer before I learned photography so I really learned how to use Fireworks first before Photoshop. :D

abbyquintos

01-06-2012, 10:57 AM

Wanna sign up sir!

Complete Name : Abby Quintos
Contact Number : 0916-272-5968
Current Location : Makati City
Email Address : abby_quintos@yahoo.com
DPP User Name : abbyquintos
Gear : Canon 1000D, YN 460 flash, Tripod, Nifty Fifty, some filters
Reason for joining :

1. Stress reliever :)
2. To learn
3. To share

Hoping to get accepted! :)

SeanAleta

01-06-2012, 12:17 PM

Hi Sean, the sky is real... :) What isn't "real" there are the rocks, which I'll explain below:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/juncarlo/dpp_attachments/dpp_32.jpg

As you can see on the original photo (left), the rocks are too "yellowish" because of Baywalk's street lamps behind me (my white balance is 5250K). In order for me to be able to somehow neutralize it, I created a virtual copy of the photo and changed its white balance to Tungsten.

Afterwards, I blended the two photos by applying a transparent gradient on the bottom part where the rocks are. (See this: Transparent Gradients (http://www.mediacollege.com/adobe/photoshop/transparent/gradient.html))

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/juncarlo/dpp_attachments/fb_wall_20111231.jpg

Final Photo

I actually did the blending in Adobe Fireworks. I am a web designer before I learned photography so I really learned how to use Fireworks first before Photoshop. :D

Got it !!! I think I have to wait for that kind of light in the Baywalk to see that magnificent sunset. :)

JC Reyes

01-06-2012, 01:12 PM

Got it !!! I think I have to wait for that kind of light in the Baywalk to see that magnificent sunset. :)

Save for this year's La Niña, the months of December to March are the best times (based from experience) to see such sunset.

First, the Sun is located in the southern part of the sky, thus, it is not hiding behind the mountains of Bataan. With that, the sunset's glow is much more beautifully reflected in the sea.

Second, the weather is perfect during these months because of the absence of tropical storms. Plus, the wind is calmer.

RobertMagpantay

01-07-2012, 10:45 AM

Good day.
Would like to join this club, but what if work sked restricts me to join photowalks - since I got employed doing a highly technical job -? No holidays! On shifts!

Hoping for your kind consideration:). (Some sort of excuse letter:D?, Naaaaahh)

Maybe you may join us for the first 2 months as probationary., if sched won't permit you in 2 months, then we will just have to kick you out... at least you've experience the SPC .. cheers!!! ;)

RobertMagpantay

01-07-2012, 10:49 AM

... try having a membership fee (e.g. 1K for a year), use the collected membership fee for the group's photowalk gatherings, model shoot (model/hmua fee) etc... it's up to you how you will spend as a group your collected funds for the whole year. sometimes members tends to get inactive because they have nothing to loose :)

my dos centavos ;)

this thing is also on SPC plans.. but for now, we will get first some active and reliable members before we proceed to the next stage., we have big plans for SPC, but we will move slowly but surely .. ;|)

RobertMagpantay

01-07-2012, 10:54 AM

abbyquintos

01-07-2012, 02:37 PM

granted abby.., welcome to SPC!

Thanks boss Robert! :)

Peter Lopez

01-07-2012, 03:28 PM

My share for today. I took the train to work and took out my Canon S90 to take some shots. I ended up having one "decent" photo as I was too busy watching out for the guards.

http://static.365project.org/1/2312040_jmnqtuwz58_l.jpg

Camera: Canon PowerShot S90
Exposure: 0.0013 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/5.0
ISO Speed: 200
Focal Length: 6 mm

abbyquintos

01-08-2012, 01:44 PM

ely salise

01-08-2012, 05:09 PM

Hi Stellar!!

How's your Rainy Sunday :)

just a share

a 60's fashion dress photoshoot on fort santiago
that i accidentally become a part of it. :D

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6227/6339639653_2a1999e4d6_z.jpg (http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6227/6339639653_2a1999e4d6_z.jpg)
Colette (http://www.flickr.com/photos/elyouch/6339639653/) by elyouch (http://www.flickr.com/people/elyouch/), on Flickr

JC Reyes

01-08-2012, 09:37 PM

Some random bird photo that I found in my archives. Taken last year (January 31) at Baywalk.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/juncarlo/dpp_attachments/fb_wall_20120108_01.jpg

SeanAleta

01-09-2012, 07:39 AM

Howdy stellars?

Here's my share today.. taken last july2011. You've probably seen this before but what the heck.. i love nightscapes! :)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd473/aquintos/PRACTICE/NIGHTSCAPE4.jpg

Have a great weekend guys! :)

Is this the one taken in Singapore ?

Abby, you might want to check Ben Canales (The Startrail.com) for new references in shooting Nightscapes.

Ben Canales (http://www.thestartrail.com/)

SeanAleta

01-09-2012, 07:41 AM

SeanAleta

01-09-2012, 07:42 AM

Some random bird photo that I found in my archives. Taken last year (January 31) at Baywalk.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/juncarlo/dpp_attachments/fb_wall_20120108_01.jpg

Was this taken using a super telephoto zoom lens? a 300mm or a 500mm ? woot! :D

RobertMagpantay

01-09-2012, 09:33 AM

morningh stellar . ;)

SeanAleta

01-09-2012, 09:53 AM

morningh stellar . ;)

Robert - can you YM me ? now ? :)

abbyquintos

01-09-2012, 10:28 AM

It's Monday again... good morning rockstars!

Meet my new friend, Chuck! :)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd473/aquintos/MY%20BUDDY%20CHUCK/CHUCK11.jpg

Chuck's asking...

"Who wants to play ball?"
50mm
Apperture 1.8
Shutter Speed 1/60
Full Manual

Lighting used is an ordinary lampshade, back ground are 2 illustration boards. I'm having fun so far. :)

Ciao guys!

RobertMagpantay

01-09-2012, 11:29 AM

JC Reyes

01-09-2012, 11:37 AM

Was this taken using a super telephoto zoom lens? a 300mm or a 500mm ? woot! :D

Hi Sean, it was actually taken with a AF-D Nikon 105mm f/2.8 Micro! :D The AF is very very slow and I'm using manual focus most of the time, anticipating on where the bird will go since they seem to be flying in a pattern when looking for food. They sometimes fly very near to the seawall itself, that's why I was able to capture it that close.

SeanAleta

01-09-2012, 01:29 PM

My New Self titled project.

"IN FOCUS (faces of the World)"

"Flower Vendor"
http://goblindasher.lens.ph/files/7-720x1024.jpg

"Santi"
http://goblindasher.lens.ph/files/3-682x1024.jpg

"A Girl from Panagbenga"
http://goblindasher.lens.ph/files/5-637x1024.jpg

C&Cs are welcome.

RobertMagpantay

01-09-2012, 06:08 PM

Guys, I need your inputs. Pls. check it to our fb page (http://www.facebook.com/groups/spclub2012/). Thanks!

SeanAleta

01-09-2012, 08:32 PM

Guys, I need your inputs. Pls. check it to our fb page (http://www.facebook.com/groups/spclub2012/). Thanks!

Sent mine.

JC Reyes

01-09-2012, 11:35 PM

Today's shares:

You can make bokeh out of stars too!

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/juncarlo/fb_wall_20120109_03.jpg

Constellation Orion the Hunter as seen from Cagbalete Island

A sample of what a tilt-shift lens can do (selective focus). Taken last March 19, 2011.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/juncarlo/fb_wall_20120109_04.jpg

Parian Gate (Puerta del Parian), Intramuros
Canon EOS 5D with Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5 L

SeanAleta

01-10-2012, 08:17 AM

Supporting the New Tourism Campaign.

http://goblindasher.lens.ph/files/High-Street-1024x682.jpg

abbyquintos

01-10-2012, 08:52 AM

where did you bought that?... i would like to buy 1 .. ;)

Hey Robert, bought it in greenhills, Wasabi Toys. :)

Get yourself one soon! So my chuck would have his playmate. hehe

abbyquintos

01-10-2012, 08:53 AM

where did you bought that?... i would like to buy 1 .. ;)

Supporting the New Tourism Campaign.

http://goblindasher.lens.ph/files/High-Street-1024x682.jpg

Is this HDR Sean?

SeanAleta

01-10-2012, 09:30 AM

Is this HDR Sean?

Nope abby.. This was a single exposure. just play around hue and saturation, levels, and curves. :Grin:

RobertMagpantay

01-10-2012, 09:42 AM

A sample of what a tilt-shift lens can do (selective focus). Taken last March 19, 2011.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/juncarlo/fb_wall_20120109_04.jpg

Parian Gate (Puerta del Parian), Intramuros
Canon EOS 5D with Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5 L

nice try on a tilt-shift lens ..;)., i also want to try tilt-shift lens and produce some shots like this (http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?q=tilt-shift+shot&um=1&hl=tl&sa=N&biw=1366&bih=667&tbm=isch&tbnid=MqpAfRdEbd8JTM:&imgrefurl=http://www.designermandy.com/2011/02/tilt-shift-paris.html&docid=wnYLUqsLUYMyrM&imgurl=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HLTItzIVTBI/TUdsg1zzacI/AAAAAAAAAt4/QHzANlklk-c/s1600/Screen%252Bshot%252B2010-09-05%252Bat%252B1.41.48%252BPM.png&w=813&h=412&ei=bpULT-XjGqiUiQflz8mSBg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=153&vpy=368&dur=0&hovh=160&hovw=316&tx=129&ty=90&sig=113610264085769316229&page=3&tbnh=92&tbnw=181&start=35&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:12,s:35)... ;)

john cruz

01-10-2012, 11:15 AM

Good day!

Here's my share for today! :Grin:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378764_2805474691164_1087543018_3119957_295427360_ n.jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378764_2805474691164_1087543018_3119957_295427360_ n.jpg)

God Bless Everyone! :)

RobertMagpantay

01-10-2012, 11:41 AM

KlienneEco

01-10-2012, 07:00 PM

good evening stellars! how are you guys?

sharing some snaps during the feast of the black nazarene :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396972_10150481360978277_573968276_8917870_1543366 826_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/374947_10150481361568277_573968276_8917880_1583027 960_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/397586_10150481358098277_573968276_8917845_4706328 43_n.jpg

ely salise

01-10-2012, 11:45 PM

Wow.. I really want to have a photoshoot that was a Black and White Classic Fashion.. How about making it as a monochrome Ely ? Superb Shot ! Love the Bokeh.

thanks sean.

I choose shoot in colour to emphasize saturation on the wardrobe.
and BW is the last thing on my mind. though the most common on this themed shoot would be BW, i just went the other way around :D.
we could do a themed shoot like this, what cha think?

here's another shoot;

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6229/6340392368_e280c09c22_z.jpg (http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6229/6340392368_e280c09c22_z.jpg)
Jorel (http://www.flickr.com/photos/elyouch/6340392368/) by elyouch (http://www.flickr.com/people/elyouch/), on Flickr

SeanAleta

01-11-2012, 07:22 AM

thanks sean.

I choose shoot in colour to emphasize saturation on the wardrobe.
and BW is the last thing on my mind. though the most common on this themed shoot would be BW, i just went the other way around :D.
we could do a themed shoot like this, what cha think?

here's another shoot;

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6229/6340392368_e280c09c22_z.jpg (http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6229/6340392368_e280c09c22_z.jpg)
Jorel (http://www.flickr.com/photos/elyouch/6340392368/) by elyouch (http://www.flickr.com/people/elyouch/), on Flickr

Of course we can..maybe after several weeks of Photowalks, we can have photoshoots.. Models are just waiting. :)

SeanAleta

01-11-2012, 07:23 AM

My Photo of the Day, taken last Aliwan Festival 2011

"Watchful Waves"

http://goblindasher.lens.ph/files/Watchful-Waves-1024x521.jpg

"Kalasag"

http://goblindasher.lens.ph/files/Kalasag-1024x682.jpg

RobertMagpantay

01-11-2012, 03:23 PM

good day spc,

we will be having our first photowalk of the year this coming sat, jan 14, 2012,.. pls stand-by for more updates ...

cheers!!!

SeanAleta

01-11-2012, 04:13 PM

good day spc,

we will be having our first photowalk of the year this coming sat, jan 14, 2012,.. pls stand-by for more updates ...

cheers!!!

cheers!!!:SunGlass:

john cruz

01-11-2012, 04:41 PM

woah . my dream car ..;(

Let's have a car shoot :)

w/ models :Grin::D

RobertMagpantay

01-11-2012, 04:52 PM

Let's have a car shoot :)

w/ models :Grin::D

why not?.. last year, we had been participated with diff car shows.. ;0

SeanAleta

01-11-2012, 10:26 PM

Bob - IM me tomorrow on YM.

Amiel Cruz

01-12-2012, 12:49 AM

:)Good Morning!

I would like to sign up for this club. Sent my application already. :)

RobertMagpantay

01-12-2012, 11:20 AM

:)Good Morning!

I would like to sign up for this club. Sent my application already. :)

morning amiel .. and welcum to the group ..;)

SeanAleta

01-12-2012, 11:35 AM

Welcome to the Group Amiel..

My Share Photos of the Day.

Play with Slow Shutter Speed.

http://goblindasher.lens.ph/files/Fire-Dance1-1024x682.jpg

http://goblindasher.lens.ph/files/Turumpo-1024x619.jpg

C&Cs are welcome.

Can't wait for the 1st photowalk / Photoshoot.. :D

SeanAleta

01-12-2012, 11:36 AM

urrently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 5 (4 members and 1 guests)
SeanAleta, abbyquintos, Mark Anthony Parreno, RobertMagpantay

hey guest.. let's give life on this thread. :)

Mark Anthony Parreno

01-12-2012, 11:36 AM

why not?.. last year, we had been participated with diff car shows.. ;0

Totally agree with the car photoshoot... I saw this studio big enough to fit a truck here along Mcapagal Ave.. Its like a studio-warehouse... One of my friend knows the owner of the studio...

All we need is a cool car... Any volunteers? :) :D:Grin:

abbyquintos

01-12-2012, 11:41 AM

SeanAleta

01-12-2012, 11:50 AM

Tiring Thursday.. how's everyone?

Here's my share today. Can you tell me which photo is better in terms of composition? :)

Photo #1

"Chuck meets Klark"

50mm
1/60
1.8
AUTO WB
Full manual

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd473/aquintos/MY%20BUDDY%20CHUCK/CHUCK13.jpg

Photo #2

"Chuck's autograph session with the Man of Steel"

50mm
1/60
1.8
AUTO WB
Full manual

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd473/aquintos/MY%20BUDDY%20CHUCK/CHUCK14.jpg

See you soon guys! :)

I'll go with photo number 1. Since, I think, when shooting a still life / product / miniatures, it's better if you shoot it in close up to let the viewer look at it as a real life size thing or something like that.

Just a comment, if you use a nifty fifty on these pictures, I was just disappointed with the sharpness. try to increase 1 or 2 stops of aperture. the sweet spot of every lens ( I think ) is on the 2nd or 3rd to the largest aperture. if you have a 1.8, the sweet spot of that ( I think ) is 2, or 2.8, or 3.5, something around that aperture.

just my 2 cents. :)

SeanAleta

01-12-2012, 11:55 AM

Totally agree with the car photoshoot... I saw this studio big enough to fit a truck here along Mcapagal Ave.. Its like a studio-warehouse... One of my friend knows the owner of the studio...

All we need is a cool car... Any volunteers? :) :D:Grin:

On my opinion, I think it's better to have that model / car photoshoot somewhere like a park, or any "On Location shooting" it's because, environment can bring more life to the theme. Rooftop, or park, or any open space with interesting elements that can be added on the composition.

Here's some of the examples:

http://image.hondatuningmagazine.com/f/13066403+w750+st0/htup_0812_05_z+honda_crx_car_photo_tips_location_l egality_lighting+honda_s_view.jpg

http://www.nuwomb.com/nuwomb/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/graffiti-wall1.jpg

http://patricksophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/MG_2812Ed-textSmall-633x950.jpg

RobertMagpantay

01-12-2012, 12:03 PM

ATTENTION!

What : SPC's 2012 First Photowalk
When : Jan. 14, 2012, Saturday, 9:00AM - Afternoon
Who : SPC Members and Friends
Where : Ninoy Aquino Wildlife, Quezon Ave.

Theme : Summer Dress

What to bring?
Your camera, lens, tripod, reflectors, speedlight, strobist kit, extra shirt, extra money.

What to expect?
Landscape Photog, Candid Photog, Model Shoot, Animal Photog, etc.

Meetup Place :
Ninoy Aquino Wildlife, Quezon Ave. ENTRANCE at exactly 9:00AM.

For those who are willing to join, kindly post your name below.

Also, you can contact me at 09298419769 if you have questions or clarifications.

Confirmed Attendees :
1. Bob Magpantay
2. Sean Aleta
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
-

RobertMagpantay

01-12-2012, 12:07 PM

I'll go with photo number 1. Since, I think, when shooting a still life / product / miniatures, it's better if you shoot it in close up to let the viewer look at it as a real life size thing or something like that.

Just a comment, if you use a nifty fifty on these pictures, I was just disappointed with the sharpness. try to increase 1 or 2 stops of aperture. the sweet spot of every lens ( I think ) is on the 2nd or 3rd to the largest aperture. if you have a 1.8, the sweet spot of that ( I think ) is 2, or 2.8, or 3.5, something around that aperture.

just my 2 cents. :)

+2 on sean's advice., using 1.8 actually doesn't give an accurate sharpness you expect..,

Mark Anthony Parreno

01-12-2012, 12:28 PM

RobertMagpantay

01-12-2012, 12:35 PM

Please count me in :Grin:

sure sir., we'll be expecting you then .;)

SeanAleta

01-12-2012, 12:37 PM

See you guys on Saturday. 9am .

abbyquintos

01-12-2012, 01:27 PM

I'll go with photo number 1. Since, I think, when shooting a still life / product / miniatures, it's better if you shoot it in close up to let the viewer look at it as a real life size thing or something like that.

Just a comment, if you use a nifty fifty on these pictures, I was just disappointed with the sharpness. try to increase 1 or 2 stops of aperture. the sweet spot of every lens ( I think ) is on the 2nd or 3rd to the largest aperture. if you have a 1.8, the sweet spot of that ( I think ) is 2, or 2.8, or 3.5, something around that aperture.

just my 2 cents. :)

I'll take note of this Sean. I'm actually clueless on how to make the photo sharper than it appears. I haven't tried using my kitlens and a real flash so maybe that's another reason. The lighting just came from a regular desk lamp. I'll give it another shot maybe tomorrow.

thanks for letting me know about the sweet spot. :)

SeanAleta

01-12-2012, 01:41 PM

I'll take note of this Sean. I'm actually clueless on how to make the photo sharper than it appears. I haven't tried using my kitlens and a real flash so maybe that's another reason. The lighting just came from a regular desk lamp. I'll give it another shot maybe tomorrow.

thanks for letting me know about the sweet spot. :)

As Ken told me, and as what I've heard from other photographer's especially those who are in to portraiture, they always start from f/4 (which is the most common sweet spot) in what ever lens they have. neither a prime or just an ordinary kitlens, and so on.. Then, that's the time where they will increase nor decrease the aperture depending on the situation (kind of light, ambient, flash, etc.)

As if you look to the exifs of my portraits, I usually play with, f/4, 4.5, 5.6 and sometimes 3.5. a little share from my experiences. :)

enjoy shooting guys.

eres sawal

01-12-2012, 01:42 PM

hi! a newbie here and wanted to join the group :D - just sent my app @ spclub2012@yahoo.com - thanks

*first post*first day*forever lurker*

RobertMagpantay

01-12-2012, 01:44 PM

Updates

Confirmed Attendees :
1. Bob Magpantay
2. Sean Aleta
3. Mark Anthony Parreno
4. Ely Salise
5. Klienne Eco
6.
7.
8.
9.
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RobertMagpantay

01-12-2012, 01:44 PM

hi! a newbie here and wanted to join the group :D - just sent my app @ spclub2012@yahoo.com - thanks

*first post*first day*forever lurker*

welcome to the group sir, pls apply to our fb page too .. tnx

SeanAleta

01-12-2012, 01:51 PM

Welcome Eres !!! :) cheers!

eres sawal

01-12-2012, 01:51 PM

just did sir and thanks :D

eres sawal

01-12-2012, 01:58 PM

Welcome Eres !!! :) cheers!
thanks sean :D happy to be here :D

SeanAleta

01-12-2012, 02:03 PM

thanks sean :D happy to be here :D

We're also proud to have you. just take note of the rules given on the first page. :Grin:

eres sawal

01-12-2012, 02:12 PM

We're also proud to have you. just take note of the rules given on the first page. :Grin:
did read it before sending my app :D

SeanAleta

01-12-2012, 02:13 PM

did read it before sending my app :D

awesome to hear.. why don't share some of your treasures. we're happy to see some. :)

Mark Anthony Parreno

01-12-2012, 02:20 PM

hi! a newbie here and wanted to join the group :D - just sent my app @ spclub2012@yahoo.com - thanks

*first post*first day*forever lurker*

Welcome to the group Eres

eres sawal

01-12-2012, 02:26 PM

thank u sir mark :D

sir sean - been familiarizing myself here at dpp - as much as i wanted to share some newbie shots - i really am not sure how..... still working on how i'm goin to upload lols - like what ive said on my first post "first post*first day*forever lurker" :D but if accepted on fb i will... coz ur CnC is important :D

SeanAleta

01-12-2012, 02:33 PM

Maybe this can help Eres. Just click the link

How to Post Photos in DPP (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=41126)

eres sawal

01-12-2012, 02:39 PM

SeanAleta

01-12-2012, 02:45 PM

http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/400584_241662199235377_100001747955131_579101_1010 566059_n.jpg (http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/400584_241662199235377_100001747955131_579101_1010 566059_n.jpg)

my very first .... shot this image from vigan last year and thanks for the guide on how to upload :D

I like the way how you compose here Ewel. :)

Just a very very minor comment, maybe you can try to straightened your horizon here. It's kinda tilted. but, everything was good. keep it up bro! :)

eres sawal

01-12-2012, 02:55 PM

I like the way how you compose here Ewel. :)

Just a very very minor comment, maybe you can try to straightened your horizon here. It's kinda tilted. but, everything was good. keep it up bro! :)
thanks bro - that's how i saw it after uploading it on my pc - tilted!

SeanAleta

01-12-2012, 03:25 PM

thanks bro - that's how i saw it after uploading it on my pc - tilted!

No worries, it's just a minor comment. Maybe you may want to correct it if you want for better outcome. :)

Mark Anthony Parreno

01-12-2012, 03:28 PM

http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/400584_241662199235377_100001747955131_579101_1010 566059_n.jpg (http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/400584_241662199235377_100001747955131_579101_1010 566059_n.jpg)

my very first .... shot this image from vigan last year and thanks for the guide on how to upload :D

Nice shot here Eres... I love the color treatment on the photo...

+1 on the comment of sean... But still a nice shot...

Cheers :Grin:

john cruz

01-12-2012, 05:26 PM

Amiel Cruz

01-12-2012, 11:12 PM

morning amiel .. and welcum to the group ..;)

woot woot thanks

RobertMagpantay

01-13-2012, 10:21 AM

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Updated Photowalk Attendees

1. Bob Magpantay
2. Sean Aleta
3. Mark Anthony Parreno
4. Ely Molina Salise
5. Klienne Manaois Eco
6. Peter Lopez
7. Eres Saavedra Sawal
8. Rence Bautista
9. John Michael Cruz
10 . Abby Quintos
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RobertMagpantay

01-13-2012, 10:26 AM

Here is my share for today! :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/311750_2290123527707_1087543018_2787756_1445923972 _n.jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/311750_2290123527707_1087543018_2787756_1445923972 _n.jpg)
God bless :D

i have a little c&c with this shot..

1. try to use low-value (2.8, 3.5, etc.) aperture to separate the subject from the background.
2. watch the highlights (forget this if that's intentional ;))
3. i'm worried about the sharpness of the photo., it's too soft for me (OOF?)., have you shot this handheld?
4. the compo is quite in place. ;)

cheers!.. just my 2 cents . ;)

Mark Anthony Parreno

01-13-2012, 12:32 PM

RobertMagpantay

01-13-2012, 12:37 PM

Good Day Stellar...

My share from last years' Scott Kelby Photowalk

C&C are very much welcome.. :Grin:

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/4753/img4329copy.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/819/img4329copy.jpg/)
Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

Many Thanks.. :D

the concept is pretty well executed!, but if i were you, i will not apply a selective coloring in this 1., i will go for a full monochrome, so as the viewer will feel what's in deep inside of the heart of this child .. ;)

Mark Anthony Parreno

01-13-2012, 01:58 PM

the concept is pretty well executed!, but if i were you, i will not apply a selective coloring in this 1., i will go for a full monochrome, so as the viewer will feel what's in deep inside of the heart of this child .. ;)

Noted on this one sir Bob...

Thanks and see you guys tomorrow... :D

SeanAleta

01-13-2012, 02:39 PM

Good afternoon Rockstars... Kinda busy day for me..

RobertMagpantay

01-13-2012, 03:50 PM

See you tomorrow guys, 9:00AM at Ninoy Aquino, Wildlife, Quezon Ave. Entrance.
Sean Aleta & Abby Quintos : See you in Robinsons Pioneer at 8:30AM Sharp.

Feel free to bring your friends!

You can contact me at 09298419769.

sheelah_uy

01-14-2012, 10:02 PM

It was fun meeting you guys! I was able to send my application via email already. ^__^ The group hug will follow real soon.

sheelah_uy

01-14-2012, 10:24 PM

sheelah_uy

01-14-2012, 11:31 PM

Group Hug Shot! ^___^

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8073/xintax7303.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/843/xintax7303.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

Peter Lopez

01-15-2012, 12:20 AM

Group Hug Shot! ^___^

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8073/xintax7303.jpg

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

ahhh the first group hug shot for the year. and it was taken from a NIKON cam :(

My share for today. My first shot using my CPL properly:

http://static.365project.org/1/2364328_degjkrsw08_l.jpg

Peter Lopez

01-15-2012, 12:29 AM

My share on the model shoot. C&C would be greatly appreciated.

http://pidro01.lens.ph/files/IMG_1579-1-682x1024.jpg

JC Reyes

01-15-2012, 03:31 AM

nice try on a tilt-shift lens ..;)

Thanks Sir Rob! I find this lens a bit hard to use though, especially when I am trying to do the perspective control thing for architecture. I borrowed this lens just twice from the school so I never really had the chance to use it that much.

It may be sad that I missed yesterday's photowalk due to some school stuff, I'll just join the next one. But here's my share for today.

Partial Solar Eclipse, taken exactly two years ago (January 15, 2010) at Baywalk... :)

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/juncarlo/dpp_attachments/dpp_45.jpg

Taken with a Canon EOS 400D with a Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 lens...

JC Reyes

01-15-2012, 03:34 AM

My share on the model shoot. C&C would be greatly appreciated.

http://pidro01.lens.ph/files/IMG_1579-1-682x1024.jpg

Hi Sir Peter, it may be a bit overexposed I think? :)

SeanAleta

01-15-2012, 09:28 AM

Another point, I would like to ask for some tips regarding my IR problem. I was able to see the initial IR shot taken by a Canon camera. There was already a clear distinction between the yellow and the blue hues. I did the same with my Nikon camera and I ended up with very red picture.

Here is a past shot taken yesterday at Neopolitan working on the same concept (custom preset, over exposure). I ended up with the same very red picture but I was able to segregate a bit of blue from the whites. I always seem to just chance upon it. Maybe someone can give me a tip on how to take better IR photos. I know that there are cameras with a very high anti-IR built in filter but I also know that it is possible to take false colors. Hope someone can help. Thank You! ^___^

Oh and please murder this picture... Criticism is the soul of improvement... ^___^

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/8616/xintax16.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/252/xintax16.jpg/)

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As I've seen this picture, I think it was underexposed. You may want to try a longer shutter speed, something like 60-80secs and so on... it is because, IR filter was so dark, don't rely on the LCD on your screen when you want to have an IR, historgram reading is also a plus on this kind of technique.

Composition wise, I feel doomed (or somewhat dark places for horror movies) which is a unique and good idea.

However, I see vignette on this shot, is it accidental ? I don't think vignetting is good on landscapes (just on my taste, we all have different approach on everything) :)

just my 2 cents.

SeanAleta

01-15-2012, 09:30 AM

Group Hug Shot! ^___^

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8073/xintax7303.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/843/xintax7303.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

wooott !! Awesome Group Shot !!

Sheelah - can I have a high resolution of this ? you may send it on my email :

goblin_dasher@yahoo.com

cheers!

SeanAleta

01-15-2012, 09:33 AM

ahhh the first group hug shot for the year. and it was taken from a NIKON cam :(

My share for today. My first shot using my CPL properly:

http://static.365project.org/1/2364328_degjkrsw08_l.jpg

Is your CPL fake? heheheh! peace brother !

I like how you use your CPL. very creative. :)

just my comment (based on my taste), I think it's better if you cut the lower part (the original house) and leave the reflections only. A more artistic (abstract) approach.

But, everything is in good shape. great shot ! :)

SeanAleta

01-15-2012, 09:35 AM

My share on the model shoot. C&C would be greatly appreciated.

http://pidro01.lens.ph/files/IMG_1579-1-682x1024.jpg

I see the concept here.. but as what JC said, I think it was overexposed and over contrasted.

However, I like how you positioned the model. :)

SeanAleta

01-15-2012, 09:46 AM

Thanks Sir Rob! I find this lens a bit hard to use though, especially when I am trying to do the perspective control thing for architecture. I borrowed this lens just twice from the school so I never really had the chance to use it that much.

It may be sad that I missed yesterday's photowalk due to some school stuff, I'll just join the next one. But here's my share for today.

Partial Solar Eclipse, taken exactly two years ago (January 15, 2010) at Baywalk... :)

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/juncarlo/dpp_attachments/dpp_45.jpg

Taken with a Canon EOS 400D with a Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 lens...

This one's for magazine ! cheers!

eres sawal

01-15-2012, 12:04 PM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377050_251412241593706_100001747955131_605467_2041 444177_n.jpghttp://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/384034_251424561592474_100001747955131_605502_4950 03953_n.jpg
Up! here's my take ..... cnc is very much welcome:)

john cruz

01-15-2012, 12:12 PM

i have a little c&c with this shot..

1. try to use low-value (2.8, 3.5, etc.) aperture to separate the subject from the background.
2. watch the highlights (forget this if that's intentional ;))
3. i'm worried about the sharpness of the photo., it's too soft for me (OOF?)., have you shot this handheld?
4. the compo is quite in place. ;)

cheers!.. just my 2 cents . ;)

yup! i think the subj is OOF, i also tried to blur the BG horizon tru post processing.

anyway thanks bro!

SeanAleta

01-15-2012, 12:18 PM

john cruz

01-15-2012, 12:36 PM

very refreshing .. nice nice nice..

I agree with you bro! :)

john cruz

01-15-2012, 12:41 PM

Group Hug Shot! ^___^

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8073/xintax7303.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/843/xintax7303.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

It was fun! I've learned a lot especially from Peter, Sean, Bob(Pangbabara) and Sir Asyong Salonga. Thanks everyone! :)

SeanAleta

01-15-2012, 01:01 PM

It was fun! I've learned a lot especially from Peter, Sean, Bob(Pangbabara) and Sir Asyong Salonga. Thanks everyone! :)

Asiong is in the house ... hehehe

eres sawal

01-15-2012, 01:28 PM

very refreshing .. nice nice nice..

thanks !! but if i'm goin to base it on the images i post w/c one is refreshing? :Grin: "just joking"

SeanAleta

01-15-2012, 01:45 PM

thanks !! but if i'm goin to base it on the images i post w/c one is refreshing? :Grin: "just joking"

I think I quoted the landscape shot. :)

RobertMagpantay

01-15-2012, 03:43 PM

http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/384034_251424561592474_100001747955131_605502_4950 03953_n.jpg
Up! here's my take ..... cnc is very much welcome:)

nikon colors always amaze me .. ;)

Peter Lopez

01-15-2012, 03:46 PM

Is your CPL fake? heheheh! peace brother !

I like how you use your CPL. very creative. :)

just my comment (based on my taste), I think it's better if you cut the lower part (the original house) and leave the reflections only. A more artistic (abstract) approach.

But, everything is in good shape. great shot ! :)

Haha! Thanks to you I did not throw away my cpl. It was a user problem, not an equipment problem.:D:D

RobertMagpantay

01-15-2012, 03:51 PM

Group Hug Shot! ^___^

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8073/xintax7303.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/843/xintax7303.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

awesome group hug sheelah ... it was taken using D3, wushuuuu .., ;)

JC Reyes

01-15-2012, 05:09 PM

Another share, taken a few minutes after the partial solar eclipse photo I shared above... :)

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/juncarlo/dpp_attachments/fb_wall_20120115_01.jpg

Mt. Samat Memorial Cross (http://visitpinas.com/mt-samat-trip-journey-to-dambana-ng-kagitingan-in-bataan/), Bataan as seen from the Baywalk, Malate, Manila

ken manlangit

01-15-2012, 09:06 PM

sheelah_uy

01-15-2012, 11:06 PM

awesome group hug sheelah ... it was taken using D3, wushuuuu .., ;)

I only contributed the camera... the lighting and the composition and EVERYTHING ELSE was a group effort... ^____^

sheelah_uy

01-15-2012, 11:46 PM

SeanAleta

01-16-2012, 07:47 AM

Here are my shares from last Sunday. C&Cs are very much appreciated: ^___^

http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/959/xintax01.jpg

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/1805/xintax7338.jpg

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6647/xintax7366.jpg

The high resolution photos (including the other group shots) are available at: Haleehs' Google+ (https://plus.google.com/photos/100883817840695833006/albums/5697672040585923569)

First pic was the best for me.. Lighting and pose was in good shape. Tack sharp (as expected since you have a good gear, but still, that's just a minor plus factor :)) Just a very minor comment on Photo no. 1, the grass on her back was distracting.

Also, whenever shooting portraits, the basic on composition is to know where to cut the frame. Here's a little guidelines for cropping while shooting portraits.
(You may just click the link belo)

Crop Guidelines (http://www.petapixel.com/2011/09/29/crop-guidelines-for-portrait-photography/)

But, everything was fine. Just try to give another shot and continue learning. :)

Photo no. 2, You can put another light (i know you're using ambient light here) on the hair to separate the black hair from the black / dark brown color of the wood. And, try to shoot on the model's level. Since she was sitting down, you may also want to lay down and shoot at his eye level. It is because, When you shoot from the top, the head will look big and the body will become smaller. Just like Peter said, Anything pointing directly on the camera will look big. :)

Photo no. 3, great composition here! cheers! Just a little under exposed for me, you may want to adjust the light on post processing. But, I just want to remind you that, it is better to work on actual than working on computers. :) As most of the videos that I've watched, every photographers remind us that, it is most important to do all the things in actual shooting (maybe 85-90% of the process) and give a little boost on Post Processing.

just my 2 cents.

But, I would like to congratulate you for having these shots.. clap clap ! Cheers!
Hope to see more!

SeanAleta

01-16-2012, 07:54 AM

Here's my set from last shoot.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6704324763_568f7c8214.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6704324763/)
Photo: Sean Aleta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6704324763/) by Sean Aleta Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/66645195@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6704321553_14eb096986.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6704321553/)
Photo: Sean Aleta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6704321553/) by Sean Aleta Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/66645195@N07/), on Flickr

C&Cs are very much welcome. :)

sheelah_uy

01-16-2012, 10:16 AM

First pic was the best for me.. Lighting and pose was in good shape. Tack sharp (as expected since you have a good gear, but still, that's just a minor plus factor :)) Just a very minor comment on Photo no. 1, the grass on her back was distracting.

Also, whenever shooting portraits, the basic on composition is to know where to cut the frame. Here's a little guidelines for cropping while shooting portraits.
(You may just click the link belo)

Crop Guidelines (http://www.petapixel.com/2011/09/29/crop-guidelines-for-portrait-photography/)

But, everything was fine. Just try to give another shot and continue learning. :)

Photo no. 2, You can put another light (i know you're using ambient light here) on the hair to separate the black hair from the black / dark brown color of the wood. And, try to shoot on the model's level. Since she was sitting down, you may also want to lay down and shoot at his eye level. It is because, When you shoot from the top, the head will look big and the body will become smaller. Just like Peter said, Anything pointing directly on the camera will look big. :)

Photo no. 3, great composition here! cheers! Just a little under exposed for me, you may want to adjust the light on post processing. But, I just want to remind you that, it is better to work on actual than working on computers. :) As most of the videos that I've watched, every photographers remind us that, it is most important to do all the things in actual shooting (maybe 85-90% of the process) and give a little boost on Post Processing.

just my 2 cents.

But, I would like to congratulate you for having these shots.. clap clap ! Cheers!
Hope to see more!

Thank You for the tips, Sean! That was a very useful link. ^___^ I have to admit the third picture was too much boosted by lightroom... I'll try to re-edit it... ^___^

SeanAleta

01-16-2012, 10:27 AM

Thank You for the tips, Sean! That was a very useful link. ^___^ I have to admit the third picture was too much boosted by lightroom... I'll try to re-edit it... ^___^

Keep it up! :)

KlienneEco

01-16-2012, 10:46 AM

good morning stellar.

my share

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6705392595_c047d89bca_b.jpg

c&c please :Grin:

abbyquintos

01-16-2012, 02:01 PM

Awesome monday!

My share:

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd473/aquintos/MY%20BUDDY%20CHUCK/CHUCK16.jpg

‎"Words"

A million words worth a lifetime, but what truly gives life's meaning?
Where can I find that one thing that keeps my heart beating
Euphoria - yes, this feeling?
I guess, this is everyone's yearning."

011612

C and Cs are always welcome!

abbyquintos

01-16-2012, 02:06 PM

Group Hug Shot! ^___^

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8073/xintax7303.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/843/xintax7303.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

First group hug for 2012! yay!

Hi Sheelah, favor, can you send the copies to my email? abby_quintos@yahoo.com.
Please include the wacky shots. hehe

thanks in advance! :)

john cruz

01-16-2012, 04:10 PM

john cruz

01-16-2012, 04:12 PM

RobertMagpantay

01-16-2012, 05:45 PM

RobertMagpantay

01-16-2012, 05:47 PM

Mark Anthony Parreno

01-16-2012, 07:50 PM

Amiel Cruz

01-17-2012, 12:49 AM

Hi guys good morning, Im having a dilemna right now.. I want to get a new lens for my slr i dont have budget as of this time so i would go for tamron lens. Currently im using a nifty fifty.. im planning to buy either a 17-50mm tamron or 10-24mm tamron. i cant decide what to buy and i do need your opinion about this. ive read the reviews for both lenses just to let you know still i cant make up my mind. :(

SeanAleta

01-17-2012, 07:31 AM

Here are my shares from our photowalk, CNC are very much appreciated :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/406834_2938664380823_1087543018_3192127_1167153972 _n.jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/406834_2938664380823_1087543018_3192127_1167153972 _n.jpg)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/403154_2938664900836_1087543018_3192128_900216433_ n.jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/403154_2938664900836_1087543018_3192128_900216433_ n.jpg)

I think both were a little soft. try to increase shutter speed or practice to handheld your cam more steadily.

Photo 1: I see the concept, I can see that there's the controlled light.
clap! clap! cheers!
However, the softness really distracts me. Also, you may want to crop the lower part of the image to remove the lower part of her right arm, since it don't show where she was holding. (hard hard english) hahah! can't translate it . lols

Photo no. 2: you may want to put the model / subject on the lower right thirds of the frame. Since you use a ray of light effect pointing at the lower right, you may want to adjust the subject on the lower right portion. Again, image is a little bit soft.

Just my 2 cents . cheers! :)

SeanAleta

01-17-2012, 07:34 AM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/377858_2938665300846_1087543018_3192129_823589420_ n.jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/377858_2938665300846_1087543018_3192129_823589420_ n.jpg)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408847_2938665580853_1087543018_3192130_11019785_n .jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408847_2938665580853_1087543018_3192130_11019785_n .jpg)https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377982_2938667300896_1087543018_3192132_1372213769 _n.jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377982_2938667300896_1087543018_3192132_1372213769 _n.jpg)

I like that first photo. creating angles really makes a unique image. This must be print. :)

Full body shot: I like how you use that leading lines (banks) to move the viewers attention to the model. It's just that, the eyes portion was a little bit underexposed. :D

SeanAleta

01-17-2012, 07:35 AM

SeanAleta

01-17-2012, 07:41 AM

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6704323177_4b871a0be3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6704323177/)
Photo: Sean Aleta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6704323177/) by Sean Aleta Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/66645195@N07/), on Flickr

Canon 20D + Tokina 28-70 2.8
ISO 200| f/4 | 1/40
YN 460 II @ Full Power (Camera Right, Reflective Umbrella)
YN 460 II @ 1/2 Power (Camera Left, Bare with CTO) 7ft. away

C&Cs are welcome. :)

ariel cruz

01-17-2012, 06:11 PM

Peter Lopez

01-18-2012, 02:05 AM

hi..newbie here. I'd like some opinion on what or which dslr is worth your peso. nikon, canon ,etc. and what model?
from the group , which camera is the most preferred? i'd be interested to buy one, probably in the P30T to P50T range only.
kindly advise.

Hello Ariel. The answer is... It depends. But Stellar is actually dominated by Canon users, and during regular comparison conversations each has his/her own opinion on why we like that brand or model.

My suggestion is you borrow different models and brands to try it out yourself. Then pick what suits you best. Just bear in mind that the brand you start with is normally the brand you stick too. Not only because you are used to it but you have already invested x amount of pesos on accessories (I.e. Lenses, flash guns, triggers etc) for that particular brand.

Me personally, I like Canon's ergonomics but I prefer Nikon's SOOC images.

Hope this helps. You might also want to read on the threads in the beginners forum, there are tons of useful information there.

Peter Lopez

01-18-2012, 02:07 AM

SeanAleta

01-18-2012, 07:30 AM

I like the lighting. It blends well with the ambient light. I just don't get the water bottle.

Thanks Pete! It's like an environmental portrait theme which the model plays as an adventurer, hiker, or maybe a, traveler ? heheh! it's just that, the model suits very well. heheheh! Bob is like an adventurer.. wooot! peace bob! :)

Anyway, I appreciate it Pete. :)

SeanAleta

01-18-2012, 07:51 AM

My Photo Share for today

"B.O.B."

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6704319403_773ce82587.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6704319403/)
Photo: Sean Aleta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6704319403/) by Sean Aleta Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/66645195@N07/), on Flickr

ISO 100; f/4; 1/50s
AWB
Camera Right: YN 460 II @ Full Power (Reflective Umbrella)
Camera Left: YN 460 II @ Full Power, CTO'd (5 feet away, 10 o'clock)

C&Cs are welcome.

abbyquintos

01-18-2012, 09:00 AM

First group hug for 2012! yay!

Hi Sheelah, favor, can you send the copies to my email? abby_quintos@yahoo.com.
Please include the wacky shots. hehe

thanks in advance! :)

Got the group shots in my mail sheelah! Thanks! :)

nice control in light with this shot .. ;)

Glad that you like it! Thanks Mr Moderator :)

Hi Abby,

I always wanted to try this concept.. Would like to ask where you bout the figure?

Thanks :)

Hi Mark, I got it from Wasabi Toys in Greenhills, here's the contact info:

Blue Lane, 3rd floor Shopsville, Greenhills
0927-329-4434
10AM-8PM Sundays to Thursdays
10AM-9PM Fridays to Sat

The First thought that comes on my mind when I see this is:

"Give me more Knowledge !!" wooot! great concept here Abby! Great lighting. wooot!!

Thanks sean! if you have any nice and cute ideas about this toy, please let me know, sometimes I just go blank when I think about concepts. hehe :)

abbyquintos

01-18-2012, 09:09 AM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/377858_2938665300846_1087543018_3192129_823589420_ n.jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/377858_2938665300846_1087543018_3192129_823589420_ n.jpg)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408847_2938665580853_1087543018_3192130_11019785_n .jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408847_2938665580853_1087543018_3192130_11019785_n .jpg)https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377982_2938667300896_1087543018_3192132_1372213769 _n.jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377982_2938667300896_1087543018_3192132_1372213769 _n.jpg)

Hi John,

For some reasons, I can view your shots here in the office. hehe Anyway, I like the first photo, the lighting, the composition, the slight blurring of the background and not to mention it's tack sharp too. :)

I can't quite discern though if this is natural lighting or did you use a flash? Can you share the exif of the photo?

good job on this shot John! :) :) :)

SeanAleta

01-18-2012, 09:29 AM

Thanks sean! if you have any nice and cute ideas about this toy, please let me know, sometimes I just go blank when I think about concepts. hehe :)

This cute little toys really gives emo look into wherever you place him/her (I don't know his gender) lol. I really admire that little ro-box. But, I must admit, I will not waste my 1,500 for that little toy. A flash gun from CDR-King will do. hahah!

RobertMagpantay

01-18-2012, 11:41 AM

Share for today!

SOOC images taken using my d70s.

EXIF
Shutter Speed : 1/250
Aperture : F8
ISO : 200

'SEAN ALETA'
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6718089515_795f316da5_b.jpg

'KLIENNE ECO'
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6718087605_dd15e43e05_b.jpg

C & C are welcome! ;)

SeanAleta

01-18-2012, 11:49 AM

drebnegrido

01-18-2012, 01:50 PM

I can't wait to join this group. I've already submitted the form. Mga masters patulong ha. Thanks.

SeanAleta

01-18-2012, 02:00 PM

I can't wait to join this group. I've already submitted the form. Mga masters patulong ha. Thanks.

You can wait until our moderator approves it :)

RobertMagpantay

01-18-2012, 03:06 PM

I can't wait to join this group. I've already submitted the form. Mga masters patulong ha. Thanks.

application approved !!! welcome ..;)

RobertMagpantay

01-18-2012, 03:13 PM

Just a little comment..

Those two models are so Handsome! ahahah!!! Peace!!

Why is it Dead Centered Bob ?

haha .. lols ., yes it's dead centered., just a test shot... ;)

RobertMagpantay

01-18-2012, 03:27 PM

another share...

SOOC images again ;)

C&C will be appreciated.

1.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6718914503_84c4b63f78_z.jpg

2.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6718914811_a275ba5bcf_z.jpg

SeanAleta

01-18-2012, 03:31 PM

another share...

SOOC images again ;)

C&C will be appreciated.

1.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6718914503_84c4b63f78_z.jpg

2.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6718914811_a275ba5bcf_z.jpg

I like photo no. 2 bob. However, both images were underexposed. You may want to adjust your LCD or check the historgram. :)

RobertMagpantay

01-18-2012, 03:41 PM

I like photo no. 2 bob. However, both images were underexposed. You may want to adjust your LCD or check the historgram. :)

yeah... it's underexposed i think., ;)., no time for pp ;(., btw, i admit that it was taken underexposed, hehehe . ;)

RobertMagpantay

01-18-2012, 03:47 PM

1 more, before i leave.., so you can see how dirty my sensor is..;)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6718971459_3ec78fe958_z.jpg

Peter Lopez

01-19-2012, 02:03 AM

1 more, before i leave.., so you can see how dirty my sensor is..;)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6718971459_3ec78fe958_z.jpg

I have a cleaning kit for sensors . I can clean it when we meet. Just remind me to bring the cleaning kit.

SeanAleta

01-19-2012, 08:01 AM

1 more, before i leave.., so you can see how dirty my sensor is..;)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6718971459_3ec78fe958_z.jpg

woooo!! I think the lines on the sky were not dust. Instead, those were fungus..

ken manlangit

01-19-2012, 09:04 AM

1 more, before i leave.., so you can see how dirty my sensor is..;)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6718971459_3ec78fe958_z.jpg

wow, now that's dirty tsk tsk it's nothing that some thorough cleaning cant fix, but i dont think a blower will do the trick. try Pete's suggestion, i think that might work.

SeanAleta

01-19-2012, 09:32 AM

I agree with Ken.. Blower and some cleaning kit might be able to remove the dust but not those fungus. too bad. tsk

RobertMagpantay

01-20-2012, 05:40 PM

busy day for us .. ;(

SeanAleta

01-21-2012, 02:24 AM

busy day for us .. ;(

agree..........

sheelah_uy

01-21-2012, 03:51 PM

Whooooaaaa! What's up with Imageshack closing down its drive services? :(

Here's a light-trail share from last night... :)) f/16, 5 seconds

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/1421/xintax695.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/528/xintax695.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

sheelah_uy

01-21-2012, 04:11 PM

another share...

SOOC images again ;)

C&C will be appreciated.

1.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6718914503_84c4b63f78_z.jpg

2.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6718914811_a275ba5bcf_z.jpg

Very Nice! Although a little warm tone might highlight her hair a bit more... ^____^

sheelah_uy

01-21-2012, 04:13 PM

1 more, before i leave.., so you can see how dirty my sensor is..;)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6718971459_3ec78fe958_z.jpg

Bob! You HAVE to teach me this...
BTW, I know this guy from St. Francis who cleans cameras and lenses. His name is Mand. ^___^

jpjose

01-22-2012, 08:50 PM

Wow! Long time! Kung hei fat choi Stellars! Happy year of the dragon! :)

SeanAleta

01-24-2012, 08:22 AM

Kung Hei Fat Choi

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6751857313_742c4de99b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6751857313/)
Photo: Sean Aleta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6751857313/) by Sean Aleta Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/66645195@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6751852429_da7417e87b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6751852429/)
Photo: Sean Aleta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6751852429/) by Sean Aleta Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/66645195@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6751856687_06c895d189.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6751856687/)
Photo: Sean Aleta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6751856687/) by Sean Aleta Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/66645195@N07/), on Flickr

KlienneEco

01-24-2012, 09:23 AM

my share from our last shoot

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402597_10150508261068277_573968276_9003824_9316095 55_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408897_10150508260313277_573968276_9003818_1588485 973_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404330_10150508367798277_573968276_9004186_7940680 24_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/406902_10150508298843277_573968276_9004037_1182790 011_n.jpg

RobertMagpantay

01-24-2012, 01:09 PM

Bob! You HAVE to teach me this...
BTW, I know this guy from St. Francis who cleans cameras and lenses. His name is Mand. ^___^

sure., i'll teach you everything you want to learn .. lols .. wowooot .. ;)

RobertMagpantay

01-24-2012, 03:21 PM

share for today...

IR Shot, somewhere in Ninoy Aquino Wildlife...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6753609587_168dc71392_b.jpg

eres sawal

01-24-2012, 05:46 PM

http://http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7 (http://http//a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/397912_335764493111484_100000338088274_1153863_151 629553_n.jpg)http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/395977_335777836443483_100000338088274_1153943_117 2929662_n.jpg (http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/395977_335777836443483_100000338088274_1153943_117 2929662_n.jpg)
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/397912_335764493111484_100000338088274_1153863_151 629553_n.jpg (http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/397912_335764493111484_100000338088274_1153863_151 629553_n.jpg)
up!

RobertMagpantay

01-25-2012, 10:51 AM

SeanAleta

01-25-2012, 11:11 AM

+9 to the 2nd photo., u capture her beauty while she was like looking for her destiny .. ;)

I think she was looking at you Robert. heheh!

SeanAleta

01-25-2012, 11:20 AM

My Share for today

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6751861403_e5705ef34f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6751861403/)
Photo: Sean Aleta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6751861403/) by Sean Aleta Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/66645195@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6751860465_114425113c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6751860465/)
Photo: Sean Aleta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6751860465/) by Sean Aleta Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/66645195@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6751852701_f8cfee4ac0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6751852701/)
Photo: Sean Aleta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6751852701/) by Sean Aleta Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/66645195@N07/), on Flickr

eres sawal

01-25-2012, 11:23 AM

+9 to the 2nd photo., u capture her beauty while she was like looking for her destiny .. ;)

thanks :Grin: that would be a nice title.......

RobertMagpantay

01-25-2012, 01:47 PM

SPC Goes to WAWA DAM

Date : Jan. 29, 2012, Sunday
Call Time : 4:00 AM
Meetup Place : McDo, Gateway, Cubao
We'll leave at Cubao at exactly 4:30AM.
For those who can't make it, we'll leave you. You can follow us to the place, and we'll meet you guys there.

From Cubao we'll ride a FX/Shuttle to Eastwood, Montalban, approximately 1.45 hrs.
From Eastwood, Montalban; we'll wait and ride a Jeep to Wawa Dam, approximately 15 mins.
The we'll arrive at Wawa Dam. We can now begin exploring the place.

Cost Damage (P400.00)
P45.00 x 2– FX/Shuttle from Cubao to Eastwood, Montalban
P8.00 x 2 – Jeep from Eastwood, Montalban to Wawa Dam
P150.00 – Food and Drinks
P50.00 – Cottage Rental (P100 per cottage)
P100.00 – Extra Money (it's up to you if you will use this ;))

What to bring?
Of course, don't forget your baby (camera)
Tripod, Extra Batt, Rain Cover (just in case)
UWA, Wide Lenses, Filters
Extra Shirt, Money, Towel, Etc.
Foods (lols.,)

What to Expect?
Landscape Photography, Travel Photography, Trekking, Etc.

Contact Numbers :
Bob - 09298419769
Sean - 09274850741
Klienne - 09052401349

Also, for those who'll be coming, post your name below.
We need a final count of attendees on or before Friday.
You can bring your friends or relatives if they want to go too.;)

Confirmed Attendees :
Robert Magpantay
Sean Aleta
Klienne Eco

RobertMagpantay

01-25-2012, 04:13 PM

share for today, some shots taken last chinese new year...

1.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6759139291_9cbb9ac2ac_z.jpg

2.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6759137529_5aed0b819c_z.jpg

3.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6759138935_ac423be086_z.jpg

4.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6759138421_7e3219f7ea_z.jpg

5.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6759137211_2f8d58c20d_z.jpg

6.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6759137959_5c4b038cfb_z.jpg

click here to see more ... (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150507463667029.372901.611522028&type=3)

SeanAleta

01-26-2012, 08:03 AM

My Monos

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6751857935_1216dd56a3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6751857935/)
Photo: Sean Aleta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6751857935/) by Sean Aleta Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/66645195@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6751858827_b9868f7229.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6751858827/)
Photo: Sean Aleta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6751858827/) by Sean Aleta Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/66645195@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6751859499_6351845e9d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6751859499/)
Photo: Sean Aleta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6751859499/) by Sean Aleta Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/66645195@N07/), on Flickr

C&Cs are welcome. :)

RobertMagpantay

01-26-2012, 11:49 AM

morning stellar ..;)

john cruz

01-27-2012, 07:38 PM

KlienneEco

01-29-2012, 08:51 PM

successful wawa dam photowalk a while ago!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393943_372953052718786_100000122824689_1614105_108 9556084_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425363_372952826052142_100000122824689_1614103_137 0720209_n.jpg

RobertMagpantay

01-29-2012, 10:03 PM

RobertMagpantay

01-29-2012, 10:17 PM

SeanAleta

01-30-2012, 07:39 AM

share for today.. result from earlier photowalk .. ;)

1.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6782128333_fb27be9c27_z.jpg

2.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6782128367_740f3df478_z.jpg

click here for more ... (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150516694447029.373993.611522028&type=1)

Excellent capture on Photo no. 2 Bob ! woohooo!!! You can just remove the flare by using healing brush.

Photo 1: just a comment, the lower half of the Image I think is over saturated. However, I like the treatment. hoooray!!!

Also., thanks for the tripod. ahahha! lol

SeanAleta

01-30-2012, 07:40 AM

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/6785540289_60c712bd60.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6785540289/)
Photo: Sean Aleta (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66645195@N07/6785540289/) by Sean Aleta Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/66645195@N07/), on Flickr

Imagine life at it's darkest hour.
Have you ever seen this beauty of creation at your blackest night?
I've been searching for the best words to describe this emotions.
But I was afraid I can't find one.

I'm Speechless. wooot!