Bored in Orlando International

espressogeek · 03-14-2007

Wish I had used a higher shutter here, or maybe I just missed the focus.

Please C&C if you feel inclined. I don't shoot this camera much and I need to or I need to pass it on to someone what will. Two of these are with the zeiss 35/2 and I LOVE that lens. The others are with the 90/4 elmar.

Trius · 03-14-2007

They're all good, but I really love #4!

Kin Lau · 03-14-2007

#2 & #4 are great. I like the light & shadows of #2, and the expression on #4 on both men are just right.

Nice abstract on the last one, but there seems to be something a bit wierd on the left side.

espressogeek · 03-14-2007

Thanks. I wish I had used a higher shutter in #4 but oh well. I learned a lot just shooting in the airport today because of all of the high contrast and poor lighting. There is something in #5 and it is a reflection. I guess I could clone stamp it out but I figured it is what it is.

BTW, I am amazed at the difference in the quality of the jpgs and the raw files in this camera. The raw are amazing. They clean up wonderfully with a little NR and USM.

vrgard · 03-14-2007

Nice shots. I have been in that situation many times yet have not found the light/angles/composition/etc. that you found in these shots. Kudos to you!

-Randy

espressogeek · 03-14-2007

Thanks Randy! I guess I got lucky. It's still very hard for me to shoot in public but the airport situation made it a bit easier. The little RD-1 with the 90/4 elmar makes a killer sniper lens but I wish it was a stop faster. The 35/2 ZM has proven wide enough for my needs.

BillBingham2 · 03-14-2007

The 90/4 is a great small carry lens. I combined it with a M4-P and 35/3.5 Summaron lens to carry it on business trips. IMHO, the 90/4 is fine lens, very under rated. The 90 slipped into a section of my landsend brief case and the M4-P had a Domke wrap around it and was protected from hitting the ground by papers that I needed to read rolled up.

Very good shots, all of them!

B2 (;->

espressogeek · 03-15-2007

I'm not entirely impressed with the 90/4. Perhaps its my copy. It is a killer sniper lens but its not particularly sharp. I wouldnt mind trying the 90/2.8 tele-elmarit. What do you think of the tele-elemarit?

schow · 03-15-2007

espressogeek,
did you get many evil eyes in the airport while you were "shooting" away?
I made it a point to ask permission first from TSA.

espressogeek · 03-15-2007

The TSA can stuff it. I did get a few people that wanted to move away or out of frame but I was only conspicuous a few times. The little epson really blends in and using tricks like looking around the frame lines, etc, I was able to get most of the shots I wanted several times. I'm sure that my D200 with the 70-200 would have gleaned some negative attention.

schow · 03-15-2007

Well, I don't know anything about you, but personally as a minority sometimes I like to play it safe. even if I appear to be an unassuming asian, I feel like the best way is to ask. Then if they say no, oh well. I do need to practice my "hip shots" anyway.

Say, how do you like nashville? I'm thinking of coming back to the south....

espressogeek · 03-15-2007

Well, to each his own. Frankly I'm disgusted with the TSA and the methods they use to screen. I need to practice my hip shots too but I'll save that for when I'm on the street I suppose. If the TSA says anything it will be pretty silly. It's not like I'm photographing structural supports, planes, or other areas of " interest " .

schow · 03-15-2007

And Nashville? How's the town?

bayerische · 03-16-2007

All are great!

I'm still new to this camera, but I like it more and more everyday!

Iron Flatline · 03-18-2007

I just shoot away in airports, and don't ask. Those TSA people are only allowed to say No, they aren't actually allowed to say Yes. At JFK in NY I had a real cop come up to me and say: "Ya know, I'm supposed to tell ya you can't shoot pictures here...", rolled his eyes, and then walked off.

I spend a lot of time in airports, they've been one of my favorite places to shoot.

I like all your shots, and think #4 is good as it is. Sharpness is over-rated some times. You end up with more atmosphere and feeling in the image - it gives you that blurry airport feeling we all know and loathe...

espressogeek · 03-18-2007

Thanks Iron Flatline. I don't know why I have not tried shooting in the airport before. I know this sounds odd but the captive subject material sort of makes for pictures that would otherwise not be possible.

Thanks for the kind words bayerische.

Nashville, as usual, is Nashville. I love it because its a town that has a lot to offer but doesnt get in the way of your life. I was in Atlanta this weekend and as much as I love that city it dictates certain aspects of your life with the rythems of its traffic.

pfogle · 03-18-2007

I really like the first two, I think they show real sensitivity to the subject. I like the way the guy in #2 is looking at his nails...

...that 35 looks very very nice here, IMHO.

espressogeek · 03-21-2007

Thanks. It looks like I will be back down there next week so perhaps I can get some more airport shooting time. I might be with my VP and if so I will probably get the camera in the bag :-( . I just picked up the konica UC Hexanon 35mm and I can't wait to get some real shots with it to compare to the zeiss.

willie_901 · 03-21-2007

I don't spend much time in airports, but like Iron Flatline, I just shoot away. I've used a small digital P&S, a Canonet and my Zeiss Ikon. I use the same approach I use everywhere. I try to be quick, I keep the camera in my man purse, and I move around. I've never been hassled, but there's always that first time.

Berliner · 03-21-2007

I like #'s 1 & 4 a lot. Very nice. The TSA does need improvement. I have shots of terminals, aircraft, hangars, jetways, tarmac, etc. Haven't been asked a question yet. I do shoot from the hip, and I am very discrete though. The TSA is inconsistient-- to say the very least. I spend 3 or 4 days a week in airports, and it's mind numbing seeing the silly things being done in the name of national security... I guess it is the best system that is available, but it's increadibly frustrating to frequent travellers...I just never realized this type of photography was so popular. I guess I am not the only one killing time between waiting in lines...

bellyface · 03-22-2007

these are amazing man! but the last one... the absolute keeper!!!

Steve Bellayr · 03-22-2007

I like two and four.

ernstk · 03-22-2007

Number 2 is a great shot. Did you do much to it in Photoshop? I spend half my life in airports and to be honest, I'd never considered the photo opportunities.

I was in Nashville a few months back. Very relaxed city and I loved the music scene.

Regards
Ernst

espressogeek · 03-23-2007

Thanks for all the feedback everyone. Yea the TSA , well, they can be a bunch of loons. #2, that is pretty much right out of the camera ran through Alien Skin Exposure for the black and white conversion. Thats it. I'm going back to orlando next week so hopefully i can find some shooting time. I started a group on flickr for airport photography called " Layover " . Go and check it out and post some of your stuff!

vrgard · 03-23-2007

I'm traveling next week and espressogeek, you've now motivated me to try some airport shots!

-Randy