Some shots from Catalina Island

[kyzen]

Went out to California for my younger brothers graduation from the Marines a couple of weeks ago, opted to exploit the parentally-purchased plane ticket and took a few days off from work to putz around Catalina Island. This was my first trip with my DSLR since buying it last fall, so I got a little over-excited and filled up 3 8GB cards.

Below are a few of my favorites. This is also my first time really playing with some PP techniques, so I'm really interested in any comments/criticism on any of these:

The Green Pier, Avalon (B&W)

Some flower, no PP on this one

Another flower (B&W)

The Casino in Avalon

View atop the Wrigley Memorial

The new marine

 

[Deleted member 4644]

What lens did you use for the flower? That was nice.

 

[kyzen]

Just the standard 18-55mm IS kit lens; still haven't bought the macro lens I want

 

[Deleted member 4644]

Jesus.. maybe I need to switch to Canon.

 

[coolTechno]

the photo with a white flower (2nd one) looks romantic

 

[kyzen]

Originally posted by: Deleted member 4644
Jesus.. maybe I need to switch to Canon.

I'm really surprised at how well some of those kit lens shots turn out. But I wouldn't attribute it entirely to the lens. One of my buddies just shot this with a Nikon D40, kit lens (the one without VR!):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/t...tureorbust/3609092985/

 

[GrJohnso]

The b&w flower is a standout. Best composition and lighting...