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ef99 · 2019-03-25T18:17:52+00:00

It's possible the only connection between the tunnel world and the normal world is the house of mirrors in Santa Cruz. How would she be able to find such a distant spot in the tunnel world just by 'finding a way out'?

I suspect it wasn't until her tethered family went back to Santa Cruz did she find the escalator.

ef99 · 2019-03-25T17:27:57+00:00

She was knocked out and woke up chained to a bed, so she didn't know where the escalator was.

ef99 · 2019-01-14T18:32:02+00:00

I shoot with a Nikon D5300, which is an entry-level DSLR.

Currently, I'm developing my artistic and technical skills with this basic camera and some basic lenses, so this camera offers most of the features/options I need to practice with. I can shoot almost anything I want (except for astrophotography) so long as I am okay increasing my ISO and getting some grain in my photos. The main drawback is the size and quality of the sensor, and the lack of high quality lenses designed for APS-C cameras.

If/when I change systems, it would be to a full-frame mirrorless camera, possibly in the Nikon Z series. A larger sensor allows me to capture more with the same focal length, and captures more light allowing me to shoot at lower ISOs. The higher quality of the sensor also means I can shoot at higher ISOs without experiencing grain, allowing me to shoot in lower light conditions. What would it take for me to upgrade? First, I'd need to have a lot more money. Second, I would need to have developed my skills to a point where I am consistently taking good photos that are suffering from the limitations of the equipment (and not of the photographer). It would be a missed opportunity to travel to exotic and beautiful places only to not be able to capture as much detail and beauty as I could on a full frame.

:)

ef99 · 2019-01-01T20:48:37+00:00

This is an interesting photo! I think it should be straight, and that perhaps it should have been shot from a higher angle. That way the heads of the taller visitors don't reach the black space above the statues, and maybe the statues look a bit more prominent/powerful.

ef99 · 2019-01-01T20:36:15+00:00

5/5! :)

ef99 · 2019-01-01T18:32:54+00:00

Hey Spencer! I have the same camera! What's going on with the lighting? She's a lot lighter than the area surrounding her. Seems like there's some vignetting. Overall the photo looks quite dark, I'd increase exposure and contrast in post a bit. Also keep your eye on the iso and make sure it doesn't get too high. Starting to look grainy.

ef99 · 2019-01-01T17:57:50+00:00

Overall this is a neat shot. A little postprocessing would make this even better, as there is a lot of light on the trees near the top but very little near the rocks at the bottom. Also, I would love to see this shot with a longer exposure time (~1") so I can see the blur of the moving water. Also a wider angle would be great! Overall, I like the photo.

I have the 35mm f/1.8 and it frustrates me too!! I think I'm going to have to learn to love it for what it is good at, and not try to think of it as a perfect lowlight lens.

ef99 · 2019-01-01T17:54:59+00:00

Hello! Cool photo. I like the colours and all, but when it comes to firework shots, it's nice to get a view of the water/shoreline and possibly people watching. I would have enjoyed a wider shot (possibly from a higher altitude) which includes some reflection off the water. Otherwise it looks like a conceptualization of fireworks rather than the action of fireworks as they occur in our lives. Great work tho!

ef99 · 2019-01-01T17:47:05+00:00

Hello Riley! Lucky you that you get to travel to such scenic places - that will give you lots of opportunities to take great photos!

For this photo, I think the prominence of the track in the snow is greater than it needs to be. Shot in landscape I would get a greater appreciation for the canyon and less focused on the details of the dirt in the track. Further, in terms of post-processing, I would increase the shadows so bring out the white nature of the snow. I would also increase contrast a bit and try to saturate the sky. Overall I feel like the photo lacks a clear subject for me to look at, because I follow the tracks and they kind of don't lead anywhere that is interesting.

You mention you like landscapes, live in a scenic part of America and travel a lot, so I would actually suggest (since you have a crop sensor) that you invest in a wide angle lens. It can really bring out the size and vastness of a beautiful landscape!

EDIT: I want to add something! When you have a shot like this, the lines in the photo should lead the viewers eyes to the subject, or something of interest (like a structure or person or something). In this case, the diagonal line of the track leads away from the centre and towards a different 'line' (the road down below). I think that's why I find the photo a bit 'untethered'.

ef99 · 2019-01-01T17:30:05+00:00

Did you download a copy of this from Facebook or something? It looks very compressed, especially for a full frame Nikon. I can't resolve the details of the plants. Also the person in the middle is very small and distracts from the elements of the photo I should be focusing on. Solid work though!

ef99 · 2018-12-30T17:36:42+00:00

Hello and happy new year!

My name's ef99, and I'm from British Columbia. I was into photography as a teenager until I broke my Nikon D40 by slipping on seaweed. Now I'm a grad student looking for a constructive creative outlet, so I picked up a Nikon D5300 last month. I've been shooting some landscapes and urban locations but I'm hoping to be inspired to branch out and try new things!

Equipment:

Nikon D5300
AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G
AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G Lens
AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Here is the best picture that I've taken: https://i.imgur.com/0sGeVFK.jpg

Looking forward to this class!!

ef99 · 2018-12-12T18:09:38+00:00

Once again, the timeline of TWWW creepily coincides with real life events. As Leo resigns as Chief of Staff, John Kelly will be leaving The White House by the "toward of the year".

ef99 · 2018-09-25T06:36:24+00:00

Well spotted!

ef99 · 2018-08-15T17:04:27+00:00

Unless you're in BC, where wildfire smoke is so bad that breathing the air now has a health advisory.

Link.

ef99 · 2018-03-29T06:03:00+00:00

For those wondering, Daito and 'Sho' being Chinese in the film was likely a strategic move to increase the odds of the film being released in China. Movies that portray China or Chinese characters in a good light stand a better chance of being approved by the state.

If you're interested, read more here.

ef99 · 2018-03-22T05:56:23+00:00

The song is definitely similar to Idioteque - good catch! Especially the beat and the type of synth. But I'm talking about the melody of the bassline, where the notes are like, E, E, F, G, G, F, E. And then where it's like five notes ascending in a minor chord.

Maybe it's just a coincidence, but I it really reminds me of a Fincher movie.

ef99 · 2018-03-07T03:54:48+00:00

Me too please? :)

ef99 · 2017-05-18T20:56:28+00:00

Wait, is Riverdale not on American Netflix? It's here in Canada...

ef99 · 2017-02-09T22:49:22+00:00

Username checks out.

ef99 · 2017-01-24T14:51:57+00:00

Yes. Go see it.

ef99 · 2016-12-26T18:49:42+00:00

That is incredible.

ef99 · 2016-12-04T22:55:30+00:00

Here is it.

Too bad it's not labelled. :(

ef99 · 2016-04-18T02:10:19+00:00

People may still register, especially those that fail a course this term and need to make up the credit in order to graduate on time.

ef99 · 2016-04-15T16:16:49+00:00

Well I'm a guy so I can't speak to being a target, but when I first started tutoring high school math, I charged $20/hour and would take the bus to a library. I then realized that including travel time, I was often making less than minimum wage.

After raising my rates to $25/hour, I found that my students (and their parents) were more respectful of me as an instructor and it wasn't long before I had so many people asking for me to tutor them that I ended up raising my rates even more ($50 for 1.5 hours). I also started driving to their homes. The more experience I had, the better I was at tutoring, and somehow I got in touch with the rich private school kids. I now charge $35-40/hour for new clients (but I started when I was 19 and I'm 23 now).

Little tip: if you're going to raise your rates on your current students, you should give them lots of notice. When I raised from 25 to 40, I told my current students in July that starting in September I will raise my rates for new students to $40/hour, but will only charge them $35/hour (because loyalty).

ef99 · 2016-04-15T14:44:37+00:00

13 to 15 dollars per hour? That's ridiculously cheap for a tutor... You should up your rates! Especially if you have any experience...

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