Got a new camera. Trying out a little artsy photography.

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I got a new Canon Rebel T3. Awsomw camera for an entry level DSLR. I set up this photo just playing around. Would have been better with out my shadow on the left side.I call the photo "Prepared and Ready", a little welding art. Dont be to critical, I am not a photographer.
Reply:Didnt have a gaurd on it when I bought it. Its old but reliable. Just have to be very cautious with it.
Reply:You see the B7D on the side. Thats for "Been there, Done that".
Reply:Thanks, I have an old Canon EOS Rebel 35mm (the original from mid 80s). Still takes great pics. I also use a Canon Power Shot 3100A it is a decent little pocket camera. I will look into Photoshop Element.
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120I actually collect cameras, a Kodak Junior bellows I inherited from my Grandfather,  all the family cameras going back to the 50's, 60's & 70's plus, ones I've bought over the years.Still have my Canon EOS 50.....and still a great camera.I'm self taught and, worked as a photog/journo for a biker mag over here in the early 80's.I don't use my cameras half as much as I'd like to these days.....maybe when I semi retire.
Reply:Its easier to ask for forgivness than to ask for permission.
Reply:I downloaded the trial vrsion of Photoshop Element 10. Is there any books that help with learning the program. I have played with it a little bit. Looks like a cool program.
Reply:Awesome, hows the camera? We just ordered a fujifilm s3280 to use on our trip to Disney World next month.but im gonna take pics of stuff like you are lol.
Reply:Titan, I looked at a bunch of different cameras and had narrowed it down to the Canon, a Pentax, or a Nikon 3100 (I think thats the model). I decided on the Canon because I have used them in the past and QVC had a good deal on the one I bought. It came with a 18-55 lense and a 55-250 lense. $699 spread out over 6 payments. Easy to afford it that way.
Reply:I propose a new name for the photo: Stumped Again Good luck with your photo ventures, Mick120
Reply:Works for me.
Reply:Originally Posted by denrep. . .Good luck with your photo ventures, Mick120
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120I thought you were bein a bit generous there Denrep......
Reply:Congrats on your Camera!  Nice purchase there...My Advice to anyone buying a camera is this; Don't buy a camera with 'stock lenses' ever!  Unless they are FREE when purchasing the camera, your money is MUCH better spent buying a 'Prime Lens' (premium lens) or a very decent 'Walking Lens' (all around lens) and if you do get them Free, trade em' in!  The difference between the 'Kit' Lenses and the 'Prime' lens' will BLOW your mind!  The Camera is actually about 'half' of how well your photos actually turn out.  Don't forget too that although the 'built in flash' is 'ok', ANY mounted speed-flash is going to SERIOUSLY improve your photos by reducing glare and 'lighting up' entire rooms, making the photos one takes in the SHOP or at a WEDDING, about 4 times better (warmer, sharper,etc..).If you don't want to 'layout the cash' right now, you can RENT all of the accessories that I've mentioned above at a decent 'Camera Dealer' (cameras and equipment ONLY) who will give you GREAT advice for your intended purpose(s) and you can test these out with your camera at your leisure.  It's inexpensive and when you set aside a weekend to do it (week days are better, cheaper usually) you can snap off a few hundred to a few thousand photos and compare it with your 'Kit' lens....  You WON'T believe the difference~!  I realize that for some, this is cost prohibitive or just doesn't make sense and that's 'fair enough', but just let me say that saving to buy a 'very good' or GREAT lens is worth the wait!  I have been taking Photos of my Family for YEARS that continually blow me away and these are moments that I'll NEVER get an opportunity to 'capture again' so when I DO take photos, I want them to be just about the BEST that they can be....  The high cost of the lenses seems intimidating, (a couple cost several hundred dollars more than the Camera itself) but the cost is 'NOTHING' in comparison to what I'm getting back!Also, If anyone is interested in seeing what a MACRO lens can achieve, (they are a TON of fun..) I'd gladly post a few here for someone to see!Cheers,Miller Diversion 165120 amp Buzz BoxVictor Oxy/Ace Oxy/LPGSmith "Little" Oxy/LPGHypertherm Powermax 30Lot's of Misc. tools n' crap....
Reply:I looked at both the cannon T2 and T3 And the Nikon D5100Chose the Nikon with the 2 lenses takes nice pics and videoand has macro just don't forget to down sizer your photos before trying to postBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:Here are some Macros, using a 'Macro Lens'. (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM)(These are 'Crops' so the actual photo is about 4' x 6' in some cases.)Since I can only upload 800x800 pixel photos, these don't do justice but give one a good idea of what you can do...  These are ALL straight from CAMERA and not using any extra lighting aside from the Canon 580 EX II Shoe-Flash...Cheers, Attached ImagesMiller Diversion 165120 amp Buzz BoxVictor Oxy/Ace Oxy/LPGSmith "Little" Oxy/LPGHypertherm Powermax 30Lot's of Misc. tools n' crap....
Reply:Originally Posted by jmanHere are some Macros, using a 'Macro Lens'. (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM)(These are 'Crops' so the actual photo is about 4' x 6' in some cases.)Since I can only upload 800x800 pixel photos, these don't do justice but give one a good idea of what you can do...  These are ALL straight from CAMERA and not using any extra lighting aside from the Canon 580 EX II Shoe-Flash...Cheers,
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120Good points jman however, for the average Joe, the basic lens will work just fine.It's not until you get into the finer points of photography that a prime lens will really shine.The vast majority of pics are point and shoot, shot on auto with little regard for lighting, composition, etc.If you're into shooting in RAW format and using Photoshop for fine tuning or effects then, sure, go prime lenses....Just be prepared to part with some serious coin to do so. (e.g.  Seen the cost of a Canon EF 50mm f1.2 L USM lately.....)Dedicated flash on the other hand is quite reasonable in comparison and, when all's said and done, it's the light that matters....
Reply:Originally Posted by toomanytoyzzThat water drop looks awesome.  It's ready to run a ead down the center!!!
Reply:I like the water drop picture.I use to use this old trick when i took pictures of stuff i sold on ebay. These were taking with my cell phone using this method.If you have cheapo cameras you have to get crafty lol.
Reply:Some great pics have been posted here. Good work.While I appreciate fine photography, myself, I'm more of an opportunist photographer, rather than a planner. So for my purposes,  what's important in a camera is compact size and ruggedness, so that the camera can be in my pocket and  available when photo opportunity knocks. To me, a fast and intuitive one-handed, power-up then point-N-shoot, are more important than ultimate photo quality. I shot the attached "Coins on Paper Plate" with my aged point-N-shoot cheapo that's set at 4mp to conserve file space. Though it wouldn't cut it for "artsy" pic quality, to me, it's good enough quality for most common pics, that will be viewed just on a monitor screen. Good Luck-----------------------As Jman mentioned, Welding Web restrictions limit size, but the inset shows most of the original "Paper Plate" photo.Last edited by denrep; 02-19-2012 at 11:40 AM.
Reply:True about quality glass. It will make a difference in the outcome. Canon's L series lenses have Fluorite coated elements and produce amazing quality images.I went into HD video production before it became widely available and the glass was very pricey. Video lenses have to be able to zoom without breathing which makes them more expensive than stills lenses.PapaHere's a frame grab or two... Attached ImagesLincoln Idealarc 250 (circa 1962)Lincoln Weldpak 155 w/Mig KitLincoln Squarewave TIG 175
Reply:We just got back from an overnight trip up to Helen, GA. for our anniversary. I got some great pics while there and on the way home today. I was paying attention on the way homs and was looking at some of the cool old barns and out buildings we were passing. Some of them would make good photo subjects. I have also been playing around with black and white, they are cool.