oops just posted a pic but realized i need to edit...

 

you should be studying here buddy!

 

^haha....too late...I saw it!

Nice pic and thank you for the tips Gene.

Do you have a tri-pod you can recommend?

 

Nam: seriously man! i've been in the library for 4 hrs and it's killing me. i'd rather be in the rain ._.

Chris: thanks, i will repost it soon . the laptop i'm on has a higher contrast screen so i noticed a bunch of ugly blotches from my earlier edit (there used to be a window there ). as for tripods, i'm using a Manfrotto 728B... found one for $60 used. i think it retails for just over $100 new. rock solid and relatively portable... don't think i'll be upgrading anytime too soon. it's hard to find a decent one for under that. BUT if you're willing to throw down you can get something like Calvin's... something around $300-$500 that's carbon fiber woven, super light, stiff as hell, and can take on various heads (ball head, etc.)

some reputable brands you can look into... (you want the actual model that suits your needs best): Bogen/Manfrotto (probably the most popular), Velbon, Gitzo, Slik

be careful if you look for a used one.. make sure the hinges/***** aren't getting too loose. after years of holding heavy dslr equipment some aren't as solid as they should be.

 

Thanks again Gene. I'll hunt one down. I'll have to admit...I got one of the $20 is such a deal" tripods sitting in my trunk right now lol

 

Thanks for the tips, Gene!

 

here we go...

 

^ very very nice Gene!

 

Al natural

 

Wow! You shot that? Where?

 

Was there a background that was shopped out?

 

my bed?

you can tell? i did have to pp out a window and my walls are an off-white...

 

Yeah, there's something off around that area... I think there would be more light bouncing around if it were a white backdrop... it's hard for me to explain. haha.

 

yup i know what you mean. did the best i could

 

It's all good. You did a great job getting rid of the background. The edges are very well done.