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Originally Posted by kenchan hummm... ive looked at the manfrotto's but it seem that the center verticle shaft will be the limiting factor for getting very low to the ground...

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Old 08-02-2011, 05:24 PM   #286 (permalink)
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hummm... ive looked at the manfrotto's but it seem that the center verticle shaft will be the limiting factor for getting very low to the ground... when i mean low to the ground, i want the camera bascially just an inch or two above ground just enough to get it on an angle to point at the car. i'd use a 2second delay to snap the shot.

i dont think i can get these tripods to go as low as this table top one... right?

amazon customer pict...

On most pro quality tripods, you can flip the center post.



You could also attach a lateral side arm, but that's really more useful for macro work.

Great work so far by the way.
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funny looking, but that's correct. even my crappy costco bought tripod can do that
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My tripod sucks!!! I totally need to invest My pics for the day....
My girlfriend, overexposed I know, but I like it.

Cognac anyone?
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On most pro quality tripods, you can flip the center post.

You could also attach a lateral side arm, but that's really more useful for macro work.

Great work so far by the way.
ohhhh~~ now that's smart! thanks. i didnt know that.

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funny looking, but that's correct. even my crappy costco bought tripod can do that
cool. obviously my crapo one cant. time to get me a real tripod...
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everything you have is crap

kidding, ken <3
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Pretty picture, pretty girl!

Love the composition of the cognac shot. Very nicely done.
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Love the composition of the cognac shot. Very nicely done.
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yah, definitely like the rich colors in that cognac shot. cute girl you got there, alchemy.
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Ok so i did some playing around in photoshop.. I think i improved from the last time. Let me know, i dont mind harsh criticism lol

Different crop though. And i think thats a crab shell he was eating : ) Wish i could lower the over exposure on the shells attached to it.. I should just picked them off, but it was sticky.. haha

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Shot of one of the fishes in my tank.
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Nitex,

Can I make a suggestion for you about the composition of your photos? I notice generally your photos have the main image centered in the photo. Not saying this is bad, but I would suggest maybe reading up on how shooting with the rule of thirds in mind can help improve your photography.
Heres an article I found that might help.

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yah, definitely like the rich colors in that cognac shot. cute girl you got there, alchemy.

Nitex, what is that in the first pic? That things crazy.
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Nitex,

Can I make a suggestion for you about the composition of your photos? I notice generally your photos have the main image centered in the photo. Not saying this is bad, but I would suggest maybe reading up on how shooting with the rule of thirds in mind can help improve your photography.
Heres an article I found that might help.

Rule of Thirds
Ahh yes, that makes sense. And to think ive been croping them this way haha! I was experimenting with getting close to small things.. this could be mis interpreted . I think even then what your saying still pertains

Alchemy, i have no idea.. I was fliping over rocks in tide pools and take shots : )
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yea, I use it for both composition while shooting and then for cropping afterwards. A majority of the shots I've taken and posted were originally shot with the object central and then cropped using the rule of thirds
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Nitex, what is that in the first pic? That things crazy.
The real question is.. wtf is this thing


I just noticed the green crab out of focus in the background
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