Looking for Photographic Inspiration

**1ke** · 03-07-2011 07:55 PM

Anybody been inspired by anything lately?

**shazza** · 03-07-2011 08:46 PM

Just one of the upcoming young nature photographers I find inspiring:

"Art in Nature"

**Hondacity** · 03-07-2011 08:56 PM

digitalrev @ youtube

**1ke** · 03-07-2011 11:51 PM

They just make me want to buy things. I'm sitting next to a K-5 wondering if it should receive the same fate as my D700. I'm losing my love for this stuff.

**Mescalamba** · 03-08-2011 06:14 AM

Buy M3, 35mm lens and good scanner.

**Wega52** · 03-08-2011 06:42 AM

Visit Istockphoto.com for inspiration, and start making a bit of money of you get some good ideas

**Weevil** · 03-08-2011 07:25 AM

This time of year when when things are brown and spring isn't quite here, I find many things to shoot with my macro lens. So get a macro and open yourself up to the world within our world.

Edit, where to you live? Would be helpful in helping you find places and things to shoot.

**Weevil** · 03-08-2011 07:28 AM

Originally Posted by shazza

Just one of the upcoming young nature photographers I find inspiring:

"Art in Nature"

Man those are some breath taking shots. Nice linky!

**Wega52** · 03-08-2011 08:43 AM

Does it have to be nature photographing?

**Kain665** · 03-08-2011 09:19 AM

http://www.lostamerica.com/

**1ke** · 03-08-2011 10:05 AM

I can take technically accurate photos of just about anything but I'm losing the spark. I've been messing with new cameras hoping to find one that gives me happiness but it's not working. Maybe I ought to talk to a salesperson and see if they have any ideas.

**Wega52** · 03-08-2011 10:23 AM

Worked with off-camera light?

**Hondacity** · 03-08-2011 10:28 AM

dombower vids youtube

or this

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/

**Weevil** · 03-08-2011 12:03 PM

I thought this was pretty cool. http://www.100strangers.com/

**1ke** · 03-08-2011 12:24 PM

Looks like the wildlife and portraits are exciting me. I don't want to lug around a big DSLR anymore. How about this:

E-P2
300mm lens (wildlife)
45mm Leica Macro, Portrait
External EVF

That would be a whole lot of fun!

**RADCOM** · 03-08-2011 01:45 PM

I remembered Daves sig and it's so true

and there's more

**Kallenator** · 03-08-2011 02:31 PM

1ke, let me be straight, because this thread is a little silly imo. You seem to have a camera on hand, go outside, walk around, take pictures. Repeat when free time invites it self.

**lkiller123** · 03-08-2011 03:03 PM

There are a number of excellent photographers that had inspired me.
This is the best out of all of them, and here is his portfolio:
http://www.birke.net/

Hong Kong #77 -drumscan by Thomas Birke, on Flickr

Markus is the second on the list for his unprocessed, straight-out-of-the-camera shots. He's been teaching me and gave me lots of great tips on exposure and composition.

Hong Kong - Tsing Ma and Ting Kau bridges by cnmark, on Flickr

This is also a great photographer of Hong Kong.

BOC2 HONG KONG by xavibarca (Visca el Barça!!!)., on Flickr

This guys is also pretty great.

360 by matteroffact, on Flickr

Last but not least, this guy is great for urban candids.

**1ke** · 03-08-2011 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by Kallenator

1ke, let me be straight, because this thread is a little silly imo. You seem to have a camera on hand, go outside, walk around, take pictures. Repeat when free time invites it self.

Silly? I think everyone has been in the same position that I'm in. It's the middle of winter and I'm bored of the subjects/camera that I am shooting. I'm looking for something that will liven up the fun. Right now a Lawn Chair, Cooler full of beverages, tripod, and a telephoto lens sounds awesome. Too bad animals don't come out when its -12C outside.

**Weevil** · 03-08-2011 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by 1ke

Too bad animals don't come out when its -12C outside.

lol

**Kallenator** · 03-08-2011 05:10 PM

Sure thing, but it's not like you cannot be creative on your own. It's so much more rewarding just goofing about at random subjects and try to make it look good whatever it is.

Animals don't come out when its -12C outside? <- Be trollin?
There are plenty of animals who are able to survive through the winter without hibernating under ground or moving further south. Even where you live I am sure.

**1ke** · 03-08-2011 06:08 PM

Pigeons and Squirrels. Its a city. If I drove into the country, I could find Deer and Bunnies! I am definitely going to take a picture of a bunny!

**Wega52** · 03-08-2011 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by 1ke

Silly? I think everyone has been in the same position that I'm in. It's the middle of winter and I'm bored of the subjects/camera that I am shooting. I'm looking for something that will liven up the fun. Right now a Lawn Chair, Cooler full of beverages, tripod, and a telephoto lens sounds awesome. Too bad animals don't come out when its -12C outside.

These little fellows does come out, even when it's cold. And they are actually easier to get close to when it's cold and you happen to be the only thing around throwing out food

**1ke** · 03-08-2011 06:28 PM

What lens did you use? Looks cropped.

**lkiller123** · 03-08-2011 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by 1ke

Silly? I think everyone has been in the same position that I'm in. It's the middle of winter and I'm bored of the subjects/camera that I am shooting. I'm looking for something that will liven up the fun. Right now a Lawn Chair, Cooler full of beverages, tripod, and a telephoto lens sounds awesome. Too bad animals don't come out when its -12C outside.

Agreed. I am a big fan of modern architecture as well as urban photography, and Los Angeles is definitely not the place for it. Now here I am, stuck at home without any photo opportunities...

Some inspiration is always nice. I don't see why not.

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