I took in the Seoul International Photography Festival last month and managed to wait a full three weeks before running out to get my hands on an SLR camera. That's an impulse purchase record for me. So after much pointless banter with the vultures at Yongsan, I came away with the Nikon D90 and 18-55mm lens. I wanted the 18-200mm but couldn't justify the $900 expense since I really don't have any idea what I'm doing just yet. Maybe one day...
Anyway, here are some of my first attempts at "real" photography in an around my town of Osan. After four hours in the mud, ice and dirt I have come to the conclusion that I really, really need a tripod. And clean pants.
That name again is Mr Plow.
ISO 320, 20mm, f/3.8, 8.0 sec shutter speed
It took about 20 attempts to get this shot, flat out on my belly in the dirt with a cardboard box as my shooting surface. Not to mention that it was 11pm and pitch black. I think I destroyed a kimchi plantation.
The big OISO 320, 18mm, f/7.1, 15.0 sec shutter speed
This handheld shot was as crooked as an English smile, but I corrected it in camera. This is also why I want an ultra-wide lens - oh, what could have been.
Sleepy Hollow ISO 320, 44mm, f/5.3, 8.0 sec shutter speed
This is my favorite shot from the night, and not only because I fell down the hill on my ass trying to get it. The light came from the Osan College Station sign about 100 feet away. I maxed out the WB to 10,000k and fired.
The Stairs ISO 640, 18mm, f/3.5, 1.3 sec shutter speed
I. Want. A. Wide. Angle. Lens. What you see here are the stairs and the stars. What you don't see is the drunk Korean jerk who got into the second shot and shoved me for taking his picture. Prick.
The Lights
ISO 640, 18mm, f/3.5, 1.3 sec shutter speed
My first shot of the night (around 10:30) and I think it turned out alright, for being one shaky-handed bugger and all.
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