 | Posted by: | haic, purplecrayonhr@aol.com | | Subject: | adventures in photography... | | When: | 1:25 AM, 05 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 205.188.198.169 |
Just got back pictures from a 27 exp roll of film. It's all glider pictures (except a couple with my kitty in them). The only problem is... there's only one (yes, 1 out of 27) really good picture in the whole bunch. I've had to laugh when I saw that. That one I managed to catch the two of them pausing long enough to eat-- the others are all a blur of movement.
I've avoided taking pictures of them sleeping cuz I can't imagine them liking being woke up by a huge flash of blinding light in their faces any more than I would. But their sweet sleeping faces have been such a temptation.
I think for the next roll of film I won't waste my $$$$ on a throw-away camera and I'll fix up a motion sensitive sensor to the camera I am using(it'll be set off and take a picture when there's NO motion-- I wish). I will not be out-witted by the cute furry ones (I hope). Though, I think they may be teasing me. They're quiet, and still, and have the cutest expressions on their innocent little faces... until the camera comes out. I think they've also cast a spell on me. I can not rest until I've shown the world (my world anyway) how lovely these little creatures are. I will continue on my quest to catch the perfect glider picture.
P.S. Sorry this is soooooo long. I've gotten a little silly in my fatique.   
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| Posted by: | W | | Subject: | none | | When: | 8:37 AM, 05 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 192.233.21.53 |
Just a suggestion/tip--
after 5 years of trying to take pictures of my gliders with a regular camera and only having one picture come out that is clear and that I really like, I bought a digital camera. It works so much better and you can get a lot closer to your babies. Mine also like the digital camera and come running to chew on it whenever I get it out.
| Posted by: | Tessa, TeMaGa@aol.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 2:26 PM, 05 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 205.188.192.28 |
I too have a digital camera that I got for Christmas and it works wonders. I have lots of great pics of mine and I'm sorry to hear that you haven't had any success. I'll send you one of my pics of them for you to see the proof of how well the digital works. They cost a lot but in the long run is worth it!!!!!
| Posted by: | haic, purplecrayonhr@aol.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 3:26 PM, 05 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 205.188.199.27 |
That's great that the digital camera works so well. I've heard a lot of good things abut them. Unfortunately, I can't afford a good camera right now. I guess I have to set my financial priorities and be a big girl  Sometimes being the rational adult stinks. *L*
| Posted by: | dagny | | Subject: | i'm a photo student | | When: | 4:09 PM, 05 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 24.18.196.238 |
hey i'm a student in photo at rhe rhode island school of design...and my senior thesis is all photos of animals (including ones of gliders) what you need is a faster shutter speed when you take pics..your shutter speed is too slow and that is why all you are getting is movement. are you using a flash?? if you are..than you can set your shutter as fast as you want...because the flash is so quick you dont need to worry about not getting enough light..good luck!(if you were using a disposable camera..that was probably the problem..the shutter speeds are too slow)
| Posted by: | Cupcake, dragonseatcupcakes@gurlmail.co | | Subject: | none | | When: | 9:44 AM, 06 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 63.227.178.250 |
I wonder what kind of cameras are used in glider books, all the pictures turn out so well
| Posted by: | Jasmine, Spookie_Girl@yahoo.com | | Subject: | Photography | | When: | 6:09 PM, 08 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 63.78.31.223 |
Yes, digital cameras do kick butt! I also suggest buying 800 speed film. It works very well for action shots and photos in low lighting. Also, if you have a manual and can adjust the F-stop, lower it. It limits your focusing field, but you can increase your shutter speed without underexposing the picture as much.
| Posted by: | Twees, tstielow@yahoo.com | | Subject: | cameras | | When: | 6:34 PM, 08 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 169.207.42.71 |
We just got a digital camcorder. It takes pictures as well as video. Best part is you can stop any part of the video and make it a picture. I had bad luck with regular camera's. Pictures always came out blurry. Plus with the digital camera's you get immediate satisfaction because you don't have to wait for it to be processed. They are really coming down in price too.
| Posted by: | Patti, ps47748@swt.edu | | Subject: | flash | | When: | 4:44 PM, 12 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 207.218.245.7 |
Wouldn't the flash hurt thier eyes?
| Posted by: | Rachel2, SugarGMommy@aol.com | | Subject: | cam | | When: | 6:15 PM, 12 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 205.188.197.52 |
I GOT A DIGITAL CAMERA TODAY!!!!
My mom brought it home today! I am going to take SO many pictures....Had to brag somewhere! lol
| Posted by: | Tigger, TiggerL337@aol.com | | Subject: | Glider photo's | | When: | 10:49 PM, 13 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 205.188.197.22 |
I have got some realy good photos of my gliders with a instant camara with a far away zoom focas & kodak 800 speed film (it's realy good I use it with my gliders & our family dirt bike racing ) and the pic, come out great , you know it would have to be good film to get good pic @ 40 or 50 mph on a dirt bike . so just think how good your glider pic would look . they cant go 40 or 50 mph . some times it seems like they can go 40 or 50 mph . he he he
| Posted by: | Lu, frufru33@hotmail.com | | Subject: | flash | | When: | 8:45 AM, 16 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 207.17.58.49 |
I have the same question... Isn't the flash horrible for their eyes? When I take pictures of Winky, I don't use the flash, even if it comes out a little dark!
| Posted by: | Erik, gliderspot@netlimit.com | | Subject: | Speed is key | | When: | 4:48 PM, 17 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 12.82.173.227 |
Well, I just use a REALLY short flash, and 1000 to 1200 speed film. REALLY expensive for what you get, but the pics turn out GREAT, even with flying gliders!
just my 0.02
Erik and Co.
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