Photography

Post by **Judge** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:17 pm

Now that I am unfortunately no longer as active in the Club as I would like to be, I have returned to an old hobby of mine, photography.

Anyone else share this particular interest?

Here are a few of my most recent attempts.

Post by **Peetee** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:57 pm

Yes. the interest started at college and I bought a Zenit E from my brother. Totally manual SLR and weighed a ton but took great shots if you were patient. The hobby always took a back seat to my other interests but some time ago with the advent of digital cameras I promised myself I'd buy on when the prices were more reasonable. This year I bought a Canon 350D and am loving the ease and simplicity of shooting and downloading on the PC - mistakes cost nothing and i can forget i ever took them

. I just wish I had more time (and better weather

) at my disposal. I'd dissapear for the weekend in Albert and just go snap happy.

Post by **Judge** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:32 pm

If you really wan't to learn about photography, I believe that you should forget all about totally automatic cameras. So by starting with a Zenit E, a camera I remember well, you will have learnt a great deal. My own first SLR was a Praktica Super TL.

Today with digital photography, as you say, mistakes cost nothing, and can teach you an awful lot.

Post by **simmitc** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:41 pm

I also started with a Zenith E, then Olympus FTL and OM2. Now just got an Olympus 520 DSLR. I specced what I really wanted, but found that although the cameras were available, they cost more than the car (and that's body only, lenses extra). The 520 is a good compromise, and after 300 shots (at least 50% manual) I'm getting to grips with the idea of not having to reload every 36 exposures, or change films for speeds, monochrome, etc. However, the cars and boats still come first.

Post by **Judge** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:51 pm

It looks like the Zenit E is going to prove to be the Morris Minor of the camera world

As I say, this hobby has only recently been rekindled, and then only due to circumstances. However I will always be a Minor enthusiast, and given the chance, an even more active one.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 3:00 pm

Here's my best effort - just a simple digital camera i'm afraid!

It was taken during the filming of 'The 39 Steps' at Bo'ness a few weeks ago - watch out for the film on BBC on Boxing Day!

Post by **Judge** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 3:49 pm

Very nice. Anyone got any more?

Post by **MColes** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:50 pm

I'm really getting into photography too now that I've got my DSLR

Most of my pics have the same subject as yours bmcecosse

Some of my pics are on Picasa Web Albums:

http://picasaweb.google.com/moggyguy

Post by **Judge** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:15 pm

Steam trains eh, here's an analogue picture taken some time ago, that I re-photographed and posted on the other site.

Post by **MColes** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:15 pm

One of mine

Post by **overider** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:20 pm

try this web site www.flickr.com or www.redbubble.co.uk just typ in what you want and hay presto loads of them. including Morris minors.

like the photos by the way men.

Post by **mike.perry** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 5:06 pm

Ah, proper engines, God's Wonderful Railway
That should stir things up a bit

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:05 am

I thought it was 'Woefull' - I mean they couldn't even get the driver to stand on the correct (left) side so he could see the signals! Caused quite a few accidents over the years.
LNER for me !

Post by **MColes** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:18 am

No it's got to be the GWR I mean it was a Great Way Round

Much better than the Late and Never Early Railway and that other 'Elle Of A Mess

Post by **bpr81a** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 2:01 pm

can't manage steam locos..

Post by **MColes** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 9:37 pm

bpr81a wrote:can't manage steam locos..

Great pic

I really like the action shots. Looks really good with the sparks flying about like that

Post by **bpr81a** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 9:43 pm

Borrowed the idea from bluesman - he did some great B&W 'analogue pictures -
http://www.mmoc.org.uk/index.php?page=404

Post by **Judge** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 9:48 pm

Also have a look at, http://mog.myfreeforum.org/ftopic328-0-asc-0.php

Post by **MColes** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 10:51 pm

I really like pics like this one by Linnea Jönsson showing the work environment. Where the magic happens

But I always seem to be under the car and never get time to take pics like these.

I vow to myself I shall make time

Post by **Judge** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:04 am

Black and white has always been my favourite, particulary the darkroom side