r/Casual_Photography

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Shot these on the Nikon Z8 + NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S.

Not really a photographer, mostly a filmmaker, but I sometimes like going out and shooting stills.
Took these on my Z8 + 14-24mm f/2.8 S. It was pretty dark inside and I believe I was somewhere above ISO 1000, but I can’t remember the exact setting.
Pretty happy with how these turned out, so figured I’d share them here. Would love to hear what you guys think.

u/bandeep004 — 1 day ago

Got my first real camera a week ago

I bought my first real camera (canon r6iii) last week and I talked some family members into sitting for some photos. My only prior photography experience was messing around with a insta360 with explorer grip. I don’t know if I know what I’m doing yet or if I know my editing style yet but I’m having fun learning. Any pointers would be appreciated.

u/Poundgrounder25 — 3 days ago
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"Heart of the Lotus" - A top-down macro shot highlighting natural contrast and color.

Image Name: Heart of the Lotus

Description:

A top-down macro shot of a blooming lotus. The vibrant pink-to-yellow gradient and central green seed pod are intensely highlighted against a dark, moody background, giving the flower a dramatic, glowing effect.

​Camera Settings:

​Lens: 90mm Macro

​Aperture: f/4.0

​Shutter Speed: 1/200s

​ISO: 100

​Post-Processing (Lightroom):

​Tone & Contrast: Crushed the blacks and lowered the shadows to create the dark green background and isolate the flower.

​Color/HSL: Lifted the luminance and saturation on the pinks and yellows to accentuate the gradient.

​Masking: Applied a radial gradient over the center (seed pod and stamens) with a slight boost to exposure and clarity for an inner glow.

​Detail: Added a touch of sharpening to highlight the delicate edge textures.

u/Fine_Sheepherder1027 — 5 days ago

Took these a little bit ago calling it "Sky fire"

Decided to go through my camera finally and put something here bc why not :3

u/Pootdis_bread — 3 days ago

Got some more fo ya!

I'm hoping it lives up to the feedback I got a bit back, if not - critique away! I'm all ears... eyes?

All unedited

u/Wrong_Cup708 — 4 days ago