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Re: San Diego After Dark

edwinv — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:41:24 -0000

I expect to see something similar with the Vegas Skyline when you go there in September.

Re: The Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph [1PicADay]

edwinv — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:38:30 -0000

Thanks Brandice. I probably could've spent the whole walk in this Cathedral. It didn't look like much outside, but the inside was amazing!

Re: Can I borrow $25

edwinv — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:57:34 -0000

Wow. This got me a little choked up. *wipes tear* Eventhough I don't have any kids of my own yet, I try to keep in contact with my two little nephews as much as possible. With me being here in San Diego and they being in the Bay Area, we stay in contact via internet (skype), and sharing moments through photos and videos.

I love them both like they are my own. :)

Re: Tobey – Golf Sequence

edwinv — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:55:59 -0000

Tobey says thank you.

Re: Photography and Changing Perspectives

edwinv — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:06:05 -0000

My brother-in-law and I had a conversation about this just a couple of weeks ago. And yes, I'm completely looking at things differently since picking up photography.

I'm experiencing everything you mentioned above, but I think the biggest thing I've noticed is lighting and how it affects objects and my surroundings. More specifically - natural lighting. It's incredible how the lighting in the late afternoon/early evening can make something look that much better. I guess that's why most photographers prefer to shoot at that time.

Re: Schmap San Diego Guide Inclusion

edwinv — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:13:32 -0000

Thanks Sis!

Re: Schmap San Diego Guide Inclusion

edwinv — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:13:19 -0000

Thanks Brandice! Whatever happened with that Shutterbug contest and your jellyfish photo?

Re: Discovered two disk, space-saving Mac apps

edwinv — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:24:57 -0000

Did you get it to work? Mine has been "scanning files" for hours.

Re: Before and After – Ellen + Tobey

edwinv — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:04:06 -0000

First off, I'm a Canon guy so I'm sort've biased towards Canon. But you can't really go wrong with Nikon either. There are some really good entry level dslr like the Canon XSi(~$700) or the newer Canon T1i(~$1000). You can also go used and get the Canon 40D which is an excellent camera.

If you can do without the video which the T1i offers, then I would recommend going used and getting the 40D. Or if you have the money, get the 50D which is the newer verision. This is what I have and I love it!

Just remember, you'll probably be spending more on the lens than the camera body. Good lenses make a BIG difference in photo quality. Of course, the person behind the camera does as well. ;) Good Luck!

Oh, definitely ask others like @brandice (Canon XSi), @djsteen (Canon XTi) and @coreyharris (Nikon D60)

Re: Discovered two disk, space-saving Mac apps

edwinv — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:40:29 -0000

I went to install Disk Inventory X and realized I already had it. I just freed up about 70gigs of space by removing DVD movies and EyeTV media that I no longer need. I'm checking out Singular now. I'm curious to see how much more space I can free up by removing duplicate files, especially photos.

Thanks for the post and pointing out these very useful apps!

Re: Before and After – Ellen + Tobey

edwinv — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:12:02 -0000

He has a good eye! Maybe I should get him a nice little point & shoot for his birthday so he can take his own pictures. He knows how to use one better than mom and dad. :)

Re: Before and After – Ellen + Tobey

edwinv — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:25:15 -0000

Its really a matter of preference. Some people like pictures that don't have alot of processing while others like it. Personally, I like both.

Re: Review - Up (2009, Pixar)

edwinv — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:22:59 -0000

I watched this last Friday and loved it! Very touching and funny. Watching in 3D was a bonus. :)

Re: Our First Anniversary

edwinv — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:38:13 -0000

I can't believe a year has passed already. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!

Re: New Converse

edwinv — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:37:32 -0000

It's hard to tell in the photo, are they the chuck all stars? I just bought my first pair ever a week ago. Love them! I'm also thinking of getting multiple colors.

Re: 1Picaday For the Month of June

edwinv — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:57:35 -0000

Its definitely going to be a challenge!

Re: Podcamp Ohio

edwinv — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:05:48 -0000

Hopefully one of you will be steaming live so I can feel like I'm there. Oh, I also want exclusive scandalous behind the scenes videos and pictures. :P

Re: SoCal Vacation - Legoland 2009

edwinv — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:41:18 -0000

Thanks, Brandice!

Re: My Experience with Music

edwinv — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:53:33 -0000

Why buy or download music when you have sites like Pandora?

Re: Spiders… attack!

edwinv — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:08:04 -0000

I see that the sun was behind the subject you were shooting. I think it would've been interesting if you could've gotten some lens flare in any of those shots. Especially the first and third pictures. It looks like at some point, the sun was shining through the trees so it would've been pretty cool to have captured that.

As for the settings, you'll need to play around with that. I'm still trying to figure it out myself on how to get the flare. Sometimes i get the rays of light and other times, its a hot mess. What seems to work for me is shooting wide open (the lower f-stop number--->larger aperture) and playing around with the shutter speed.

Good luck!

Re: Green Thumb? Not So Much…

edwinv — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:45:40 -0000

Me and plants don't mix. I think i've killed or almost killed every plant i've been given. As a house warming gift a few years back, my mother gave me one of those money plants that don't require much attention and I almost killed it within a month. One of my roommates at the time actually brought it back to life. After that, I refused to have plants in the house unless they were fake or someone else took care of them.

Re: Weekend Photography Fest #2

edwinv — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:45:08 -0000

I would be so jealous if you guys had a mini shoot without me. :(

Re: Weekend Photography Fest #2

edwinv — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:43:22 -0000

For wildlife, you'll need to purchase a telephoto zoom lens. Something like this. If you want the top notch lens, then you can get the 70-200mm f2.8 IS.

For taking photos through the window, you need to get as close to the window as possible to cut down on any glare, dirt, etc. This will essentially "remove" the window since you are focusing beyond it. It looks like you did this with your jellyfish set. -Great shots, btw.

Re: Happy Mothers Day, Mom…I love you!

edwinv — Sun, 10 May 2009 10:14:55 -0000

Awww...this is so sweet Jacob. Happy Mother's Day Momma Burke.

Re: Disneyland

edwinv — Wed, 06 May 2009 00:40:19 -0000

i probably could've gone longer if i wasn't carrying my camera gear all day. my back was killing me by 10pm.