I'm borrowing a Canon EOS 400D for a few months so I thought I should create a thread of the photos that I take with it.

Canon EOS 400D Digital SLR Camera

- Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 1:3.5-5.6 II

- Canon Zoom Lens EF 75-300mm 1:4-5.6 III

- Marumi 58mm Skylight 1A

Here's a few so far. More to come at a later date.

Thanks for looking

:spop: are you taking requests?

No I'm going to be posting photos that I take with this camera from now until I have to give it back

no I mean are you considering subject matter ideas from your fans?

If people have ideas then I'd like to hear them, but I just created the thread so people could look at my photos if they are interested.

Great picsJoe. Good to see you using that talent well.

I'm a big fan of landscape and nature shots in general, any extraordinary sights in your area?

photos of your fish!?

Great picsJoe. Good to see you using that talent well.

Thanks

I'm a big fan of landscape and nature shots in general, any extraordinary sights in your area?

Wairau Lagoons, Lake Rotoiti, Lake Chalice, Red Hills and Kaikoura are some lovely places I've visited with awesome scenery.

Some more photos from the last few days.

photo's of crystals and burnt things look awesome

heres a gallery to give you ideas (warning other galleries that this page links to may be R18)

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/pictures/view/82925108/

Awesome thanks so much for that link

Sadly I don't think my lenses are good enough to take photos like some of those though

Awesome thanks so much for that link

Sadly I don't think my lenses are good enough to take photos like some of those though

Give it a go, you are a talented photographer! You have lots of time with the holidays starting.

subject idea: bugs outside

Maybe I can see if I can borrow some fancy lenses from a professional photographer for a couple of days? :thup:

I know people in the local photography club (ie the Pres and Sec) plus Grant has a few extra lenses for his Canon. What sort are you thinking of?

Of course, I doubt many photographers would be willing to lend an expensive lens to anyone, especially a teenage boy, no matter how much they claim they will be careful and can be trusted!

I'm thinking of something that will let me get closer to the subject of the photo. The smallest I have is an 18-55mm lens, so basically something smaller than that.

Here's a photo of a seagull I took while standing on the deck last week using the telephoto lens.

pretty

I'm thinking of something that will let me get closer to the subject of the photo. The smallest I have is an 18-55mm lens, so basically something smaller than that.

Here's a photo of a seagull I took while standing on the deck last week using the telephoto lens.

Nice photos.

You dont really need a "smaller lens", you need a dedicated macro lens. Like the 100/2.8 USM or IS L series if you are loaded.

Have you tried using your telephoto lens and a tripod to get closer? Its not ideal as the glass in those standard lenses is quite slow but it can work.

The other option is try using your big lens and your small lens back to back like this. http://digital-photography-school.com/h ... lens-video .

Id save for the L series lenses if you think it is something you want to take seriously. You'll notice a huge difference.

Well before I start saving for new lenses I need to buy a new camera because I have to give this one back eventually because it's on loan to me

Grant says you can borrow his macro lens (EFS60mm USM) if you want as he knows you will be careful with it. He has a Canon 450 and he thinks it will fit the 400. He also has a 75 - 300mm telephoto lens that came with the camera but he got a better lens so you can borrow the other too.

Awesome! Tell Grant I say thanks I'll definitely want to have a play around with it in the holidays when I have a bit more time.

I might have to plan a trip to Rainbow Ski Field and take pictures of the alpine insects and plants up there. There'd be a lot of opportunities there for some cool macro shots.

You need to join the Photography Club and go on their outings.

Joe, I think you should come to Auckland and take photos of my minifish and Monty.

Thanks so much to Grant for letting me borrow his macro lens