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My latest Old West photos.     posted on 2nd of july, 2008

Here are some of my latest photos from Winthrop WA, a town in Eastern Washington State, USA. The whole town has a fake western look to it, but there are some great things there to photograph.

There were many more photos that I shot, but I was still getting used to a new camera, my first Canon camera.


Tags: camera canon photo western winthrop

Comments (3)

Looks like a cool place!!! Can't wait to see some more pics! - posted by Mattography on July 03, 2008
The pictures you took here look kinda neat actually. - posted by Angelkisses0088 on July 03, 2008
Should be just in time for the rodeo season! - posted by Bradcalkins on July 02, 2008

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My favorite photo with the new camera.     posted on 10th of july, 2008

I have had my new Canon 40d camera for just over a month now. This replaced the Sony DSC-F828 that I was shooting with previously.

The upgrade from the Sony to the Canon was like moving from a toy camera to a real camera.

Here is my favorite photo that I have shot with the new camera over the last 4 weeks. When you zoom in to 100% or view it in raw (CR2) format there is so much detail. I was never able to shoot anything this sharp with the old Sony camera.

Thanks to everyone on the DT message boards who helped me decide on the Canon 40D instead of the XSI (450D). I am loving it and having fun.


Tags: 40d boards canon raw

Comments (4)

Are you shooting in raw and then converting? Yes, I am shooting raw and high res jpg. The JPG gives me a quick way to view in before loading it up to vies it as a raw file. Everything that I upload to DT starts as a raw file, then I can adjust white balance and other settings. Then saved as a JPG, noise reduction applied, then uploaded as a JPG and CR2. - posted by Sstedman on July 10, 2008
That is a great shot.I also got the 40d a month ago. Are you shooting in raw and then converting? - posted by Dcwcreations on July 10, 2008
Canon 40d,That's great! - posted by Linqong on July 10, 2008

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First Ten Dollars....     posted on 15th of july, 2008

With my most recent sale, and my commissions from the referral program, my Dreamstime earnings has hit the $10.00 mark. I am just getting started, with my most recent uploads I plan to get to $100 soon.

Here is one of my recent uploads.


Tags: earnings money sale upload

Comments (7)

Congratulations! I also just get my $10 Wish you a success! Cheers ZQ - posted by Zqfotography on July 16, 2008
Congratulations! - posted by Lftan on July 16, 2008
Congrats, hope you reach the $100 soon!! - posted by Rebeccaosborn on July 16, 2008

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Acceptance Ratio Improving     posted on 18th of july, 2008

I have to admit that my acceptance ratio hit a low of 40%. It was around that point that I decided to purchase a new camera.

I am happy to report that since I started shooting with the new Canon 40d that my acceptance ratio has been improving nicely. Now up to 46% and rising on every image that I submit.

 

Here is my latest accepted image.

 

 

Over the years, every time that I upgrade to a new camera, I realize how much of an improvement the new camera was.

Here is a short history of my cameras.

1970's sometime. My first 110 camera.

1986 My first 35mm, point and shoot.

1993 Minolta Maxum. My first SLR.

1996 Minolta Maxum. This was a better model to replace the older one that my toddler son dropped.

1999 Jam Cam - 640x480 only. ...

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Tags: acceptance camera evolution ratio slr

Comments (3)

I try to avoid the Auto ISO feature, and set the ISO myself. If there is enough light I use ISO 100 whenever I can. - posted by Sstedman on July 19, 2008
Canon 40D if the ISO is set to Auto,ISO is roughly 400,the through rate is very low,Last week,I set to ISO 100 and found that the pass rate has been noticeably improved. - posted by Can73 on July 19, 2008
My first camera was a Canon AE1 back in 1985. I went through a long series of trade/in used film cameras from Canon (T70, A1, Elan II) then finally went digital with the Canon Digital Rebel. I upgraded to the XT, then got a used 20D. Since I got the 20D (or any of the digital cameras for that matter) I've had a hard time justifying any more upgrades for the time being. - posted by Bradcalkins on July 18, 2008

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Latest Pictures Approved.     posted on 21st of july, 2008

My latest photos were approved. Here they are.

I had fun shooting these.


Tags: approved latest photos roulette

Comments (1)

nice shots! - posted by Rebeccaosborn on July 21, 2008

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Where I Live     posted on 28th of july, 2008

I live in Northwest Washington State, in the United States of America. I am just a few miles south of the US/Canada border.

There are many beautiful areas to shoot photos.

This first one was shot on Patos Island in the San Juan Islands, just west of where I live.

This is Mt Shuksan in the Mount Baker Ski Area, just east of where I live.

 

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And there are some that are not so beautiful, but still make great photos. I hope that someone can use these refinery photos.

The Oil Refineries are just up the street from my house.


Tags: beauty oil refinery washington

Comments (3)

We are practically neighbours...I am just a few miles north of the border. The pacific northwest does indeed have many beautiful areas to photograph. - posted by Teekaygee on August 21, 2008
I love your pictures! The refinery is indeed an eyesore, but yet the pictures beautiful! Good job! - posted by Sparkmom on July 29, 2008
Beautiful pictures ~ I think the pacific northwest must be one of the most beautiful regions of US ~ - posted by Moth on July 29, 2008

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