Shameless Self Promotion Ahead. Kansas City Photos

[|Zach|]

Lots of people have always dropped me lines of interest in the photography stuff...been putting lot of the photos together thought some would like. 10 original photos of Kansas City at a decent price. Just $17 for a 8x10 and $33 for a 11x14. Coupon code "Antifreeze" gets you %15 off. Rest of KC-Centric pics here (http://zcphotography.zenfolio.com/p790763178/).

<strong>Kansas City Financial District</strong>
<a href="http://zcphotography.zenfolio.com/p790763178/?photo=h246BCA95#611043989"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1349" title="Kansas City Financial District" src="http://www.zachishere.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/564047423_51eba73842_o.jpg" alt="Kansas City Financial District" width="535" height="375" /></a>
<CENTER>
<strong>Kansas City Jazz Museum</strong>
<a href="http://zcphotography.zenfolio.com/p790763178/?photo=h246BCA95#559414110"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1347" title="Kansas City Jazz Museum" src="http://www.zachishere.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/130668247_ece91ebf19_o.jpg" alt="Kansas City Jazz Museum" width="535" height="401" /></a>
<center>
<strong>Kansas City Public Library</strong>
<a href="http://zcphotography.zenfolio.com/p790763178/?photo=h246BCA95#837072402"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1348" title="Kansas City Public Library" src="http://www.zachishere.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/130670853_37ff0896a1_o.jpg" alt="Kansas City Public Library" width="535" height="401" /></a>
<center>
<strong>In The Evening</strong>
<a href="http://zcphotography.zenfolio.com/p790763178/?photo=h246BCA95#734410036"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1350" title="In The Evening" src="http://www.zachishere.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/img_0312-edit-2.jpg" alt="In The Evening" width="535" height="357" /></a>
<center>
<strong>Urban KC</strong>
<a href="http://zcphotography.zenfolio.com/p790763178/?photo=h246BCA95#608577991"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1351" title="Urban KC" src="http://www.zachishere.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/img_0575-3.jpg" alt="Urban KC" width="535" height="357" /></a>
<center>
<strong>
Kansas City River Market</strong>
<a href="http://zcphotography.zenfolio.com/p790763178/?photo=h246BCA95#973392511"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1357" title="Kansas City River Market" src="http://www.zachishere.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/img_7914.jpg" alt="Kansas City River Market" width="535" height="357" /></a>
<center>
<strong>Cold Day</strong>
<a href="http://zcphotography.zenfolio.com/p790763178/?photo=h246BCA95#742644140"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1354" title="Cold Day" src="http://www.zachishere.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/img_3196.jpg" alt="Cold Day" width="535" height="357" /></a>
<center>
<strong>Rich Colors</strong>
<a href="http://zcphotography.zenfolio.com/p790763178/?photo=h246BCA95#630232646"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1355" title="Rich Colors" src="http://www.zachishere.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/img_7053.jpg" alt="Rich Colors" width="535" height="357" /></a>
<center>
<strong>Downtown</strong>
<a href="http://zcphotography.zenfolio.com/p790763178/?photo=h246BCA95#630317873"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1353" title="Downtown" src="http://www.zachishere.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/img_0627-3.jpg" alt="Downtown" width="400" height="600" /></a>
<center>
<strong>Across The Creek</strong>
<a href="http://zcphotography.zenfolio.com/p790763178/?photo=h246BCA95#1021341300"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1356" title="Across The Creek" src="http://www.zachishere.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/img_7119.jpg" alt="Across The Creek" width="535" height="357" /></a>
</CENTER>

8x12 and 12x18 sizes are also offered in addition to the standard sizes listed above. These sizes stay true to the natural form of each photo so no cropping is required. These are recommended for best results.

[StcChief]

nice work. Do you have one of Boulevard Brewery ?

[caffeinated_virus]

Very nice.

What kind of camera are you using? Im looking for a new DSLR camera right now...having a hard time deciding which one to go with.

Well done.

[|Zach|]

nice work. Do you have one of Boulevard Brewery ?

That is top on my list next time I go out for shots. I need one badly. I went on the Brewery tour a few weeks ago and am kicking myself for not bringing the cam. Really cool experience.

[Braincase]

I don't get it. I didn't see a single bare-chested woman in any of those photos.

[|Zach|]

Very nice.

What kind of camera are you using? Im looking for a new DSLR camera right now...having a hard time deciding which one to go with.

Well done.

I am using a Canon 5D.

Canon just came out with the Rebel XSi. It is supposed to be their big gun for people just like yourself looking for a starter DSLR. You can get the body for about 800. Remember though, when you start getting into the DSLR game the body is important of course but the lenses are where a lot of your investment belongs.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08012403canoneos450d.asp

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=16303

[|Zach|]

I don't get it. I didn't see a single bare-chested woman in any of those photos.
I have disgraced my family and my ability to make threads.

[caffeinated_virus]

I am using a Canon 5D.

Canon just came out with the Rebel XSi. It is supposed to be their big gun for people just like yourself looking for a starter DSLR. You can get the body for about 800. Remember though, when you start getting into the DSLR game the body is important of course but the lenses are where a lot of your investment belongs.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08012403canoneos450d.asp

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=16303

Ya, exactly. After lots of research, the constant theme is the lens is where you spend lots of money.

Right now, narrowed it down between a Canon and Nikon. Was looking at that very similar Canon model and a Nikon D80. Wanted a camera that has a bigger body since I have big hands. Decision, decisions.

Thanks.

[|Zach|]

Ya, exactly. After lots of research, the constant theme is the lens is where you spend lots of money.

Right now, narrowed it down between a Canon and Nikon. Was looking at that very similar Canon model and a Nikon D80. Wanted a camera that has a bigger body since I have big hands. Decision, decisions.

Thanks.

It is a tough one...I am a Canon guy but you are on the right track going with a camera centric company via Canon or Nikon.

It is a blast and what I love to do...lots of great resources out there.

[Stewie]

Dude, you have some serious talent. I hope this turns into a lifetime career for you.

[|Zach|]

Dude, you have some serious talent. I hope this turns into a lifetime career for you.

It has been going real well...down to 2 days a week at the crappy job. It has just been tough because I don't have a particular focus. I do a little bit of everything but need to get a niche and attack it.

[doomy3]

Very nice photos, Zach

[Dartgod]

SPAM!!!








j/k :D

[CoMoChief]

Looks like someone needs to beat your ass at Street Fighter II again.

[Baby Lee]

Any tips on the best resources on effective photo taking. No one has ever contacted me about the Canon 40D that fell into my lap, and I'm starting to think no one ever will.

Here's my favorite photo I've taken, with my lowly Kodak Easyshare D760

[Simply Red]

good job. FWIW, I tried I-M'ing you this: www.atlantatornado.org and never got your reply.

[|Zach|]

Really strong picture.

[|Zach|]

Any tips on the best resources on effective photo taking. No one has ever contacted me about the Canon 40D that fell into my lap, and I'm starting to think no one ever will.

Here's my favorite photo I've taken, with my lowly Kodak Easyshare D760
Awesome thing to fall into your lap.

Digital Photography School is probably the best one stop place to take in a lot of info.

http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/

I humbly submit an article I did on composition that got a lot of traction around the interwebs.

http://www.zachishere.com/2008/04/09/why-dont-my-photos-look-cool/

I would also recommend picking up Picassa. It is free software that is great for organizing photos but also an easy way to do post work on them making them look good without having to get expensive software or be a total geek. A lot of the magic is in processing...changing exposure and this and that.

http://picasa.google.com/

Best of luck. Be sure to drop me a line if you have more specific questions\problems.

[FAX]

Nice stuff.

As always.

FAX

[R&GHomer]

Is the picture of the Kansas City Public Library real or is it something you put together.

[|Zach|]

Is the picture of the Kansas City Public Library real or is it something you put together.
Thats real, it is the parking garage a whole side of the building...really cool looking.

http://www.kauffmancenter.org/uploadedImages/News_and_Events/News/News_Items/Central%20Library%20book%20bindings%202.jpg

[R&GHomer]

Thats real, it is the parking garage a whole side of the building...really cool looking.

http://www.kauffmancenter.org/uploadedImages/News_and_Events/News/News_Items/Central%20Library%20book%20bindings%202.jpg

Very cool. Love the pic

[Phobia]

Wanted a camera that has a bigger body since I have big hands.

You know what they say about big hands, right?

Big hands.... big feet.

[bogey]

Really nice stuff. You are very talented. It's inspiring.

[Deberg_1990]

Awesume work Zack!

You know the big $$ is in Wedding Photography right?? :)

[rambleonthruthefog]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/63/215686121_b409680086.jpg?v=0

http://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceball.gif

[rambleonthruthefog]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2047/2436254208_4223ccbfa9.jpg?v=0

[|Zach|]

Awesume work Zack!

You know the big $$ is in Wedding Photography right?? :)

Yea, I am really on the fence in regards to jumping into that world. I had some good success financially and artistically doing HS portraits.

http://www.zachishere.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/img_6468-499x332.jpg

http://www.zachishere.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/img_6391.jpg

http://www.zachishere.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/img_6370.jpg

http://www.zachishere.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/img_6266.jpg

http://www.zachishere.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/img_6562.jpg

http://www.zachishere.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/img_6599.jpg

http://www.zachishere.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/img_6697.jpg

[Donger]

Is the sky in the one of Union Station digitally "helped"?

[|Zach|]

Is the sky in the one of Union Station digitally "helped"?

Yes, but not substantially. Just saturated the colors a bit.

[Donger]

Yes, but not substantially. Just saturated the colors a bit.

Is that why the sun seems to be setting in the north?

[|Zach|]

I don't think the sun is anywhere around there...even though the shaping of the light makes it seem so. I just brought the colors out a little though. Took this one last year from Liberty Memorial looking out over KC.

[Donger]

I don't think the sun is anywhere around there...even though the shaping of the light makes it seem so. I just brought the colors out a little though. Took this one last year from Liberty Memorial looking out over KC.

That was my point. The sun can't be there.

I like your work, but I'm not a fan of digital manipulation. I never liked using filters with film either.

Anyway, that's just a taste thing. You've got a lot of talent.

[Phobia]

Is that why the sun seems to be setting in the north?

I'm not seeing what you're seeing, Donger.

[Donger]

I'm not seeing what you're seeing, Donger.

And that surprises you? :-)

[Phobia]

And that surprises you? :-)

Actually - yes. I think we frequently see things from similar vantage points despite the slight cultural differences.

[Donger]

Actually - yes. I think we frequently see things from similar vantage points despite the slight cultural differences.

Fair enough. For me, looking at that picture, if one wasn't familiar with KC, it would seem that the sun was setting directly behind Union Station. Since that picture is taken from the (relative) south looking north, that isn't possible without manipulation.

Hence, my question.

[Stewie]

Is that why the sun seems to be setting in the north?

Good god. A bright sunset on clouds that emphasizes light other than the sun? Who'da thunk? It's readily apparent the sun is setting in the west with reflections.

[Donger]

Good god. A bright sunset on clouds that emphasizes light other than the sun? Who'da thunk? It's readily apparent the sun is setting in the west with reflections.

Note that the light levels decrease as you move west in the picture. I suppose that depends on what light Zach manipulated.

[tyton75]

Not ONE BBQ joint... GFY Zach.. you suck!

:)

[|Zach|]

Not ONE BBQ joint... GFY Zach.. you suck!

:)

Ha.

I do have a Jack Stack signage photo but...nothing stuck out for me enough to add it.

[Stewie]

Here ya go...

http://images1.hdpi.com/product_enlarged/jackstack_BBQlovers.jpg

[Baby Lee]

Awesome thing to fall into your lap.
Thread here: http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=177564

The CC Co took the charges off and issued me a new card, and that's the last I heard of it from anyone.

Item Received: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-40D-Digital-28-135mm-Standard/dp/B000V5QV4S [Not from Amazon, so far as I know]

[Phobia]

Note that the light levels decrease as you move west in the picture. I suppose that depends on what light Zach manipulated.

For me there's clearly more light shining on the west facing elevations while the southern facing elevations are shadowed.

Frankly, I think you're so annoyed by digital manipulation that you've taken your agenda a step further than is necessary.

[|Zach|]

Thread here: http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=177564

The CC Co took the charges off and issued me a new card, and that's the last I heard of it from anyone.

Item Received: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-40D-Digital-28-135mm-Standard/dp/B000V5QV4S [Not from Amazon, so far as I know]
Amazing.

[|Zach|]

The sun is coming from the west hitting the sides of those buildings and even street signs in the lower part of the photo. The light in the center behind the buildings I am sure just looks more dramatic because it is a relatively blank space that looks even lighter right against the darker clouds...just some highlights that might have been blown out a little bit. I don't see how it could be mistaken the sun though.

[Baby Lee]

The sun is coming from the west hitting the sides of those buildings and even street signs in the lower part of the photo. The light in the center behind the buildings I am sure just looks more dramatic because it is a relatively blank space that looks even lighter right against the darker clouds...just some highlights that might have been blown out a little bit. I don't see how it could be mistaken the sun though.

Related to your Union Station photos, from a perspective you probably don't get access to.
Inside the IRS Facility

[Baby Lee]

2

[|Zach|]

Related to your Union Station photos, from a perspective you probably don't get access to.
Inside the IRS Facility

I have been so curious about the IRS building, it looks really cool all kinds of angles and lines. I pass it everyday. Maybe I can overtake the guard and get some pics and snag some stimulus money that isn't mine on the way out.

[Donger]

For me there's clearly more light shining on the west facing elevations while the southern facing elevations are shadowed.

Frankly, I think you're so annoyed by digital manipulation that you've taken your agenda a step further than is necessary.

Not at all. It's clearly a shot at sunset, so of course the west sides of the buildings are illuminated. I'm not disputing that.

I am pointing out that I suspect the light levels above the "skyscrapers" have been increased to the point of making it seem that the sun is setting "behind" them/to the north for dramatic effect.

Perhaps Zach could post the original picture before manipulation for comparison?

[|Zach|]

Perhaps Zach could post the original picture before manipulation for comparison?

Why?

[Donger]

Why?

As I said, for comparison with the manipulated one.

[|Zach|]

As I said, for comparison with the manipulated one.

LMAO For what reason?

[Donger]

LMAO For what reason?

Just to see.

[38yrsfan]

It is a tough one...I am a Canon guy but you are on the right track going with a camera centric company via Canon or Nikon.

It is a blast and what I love to do...lots of great resources out there.

I'd go with the Canon also ... have their film SLRs and digitals, always been more than satisified. Also both types, film & digital use the EOS lense system.

[bogey]

I suspect the picture has been altered for aesthetic reasons. If you're looking for more, you will need to go to Home and Garden or DIY network.

[stlchiefs]

Good god. A bright sunset on clouds that emphasizes light other than the sun? Who'da thunk? It's readily apparent the sun is setting in the west with reflections.

I'm seeing this become a backhanded way of trying to criticize a cool picture. I've noted that Donger is very good at such insults.

[Donger]

I suspect the picture has been altered for aesthetic reasons. If you're looking for more, you will need to go to Home and Garden or DIY network.

I doubt that he chose to alter it for any other reason.

[Donger]

I'm seeing this become a backhanded way of trying to criticize a cool picture. I've noted that Donger is very good at such insults.

Not at all. I like Zach's work. It was just obvious to me that the picture in question has been altered. Zach has admitted that.

It is indeed a cool picture. I'd just like to see what the lens saw, that's all.

[bogey]

Not at all. I like Zach's work. It was just obvious to me that the picture in question has been altered. Zach has admitted that.

It is indeed a cool picture. I'd just like to see what the lens saw, that's all.

You ask very good questions.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Ya, exactly. After lots of research, the constant theme is the lens is where you spend lots of money.

Right now, narrowed it down between a Canon and Nikon. Was looking at that very similar Canon model and a Nikon D80. Wanted a camera that has a bigger body since I have big hands. Decision, decisions.

Thanks.

My experience, through years growing up and six years as a photog for the newspaper I was at, Canon's the way to go. Mainly for the lenses.

Nikon is a fine camera, but I personally think Canon's got the better glass. And what is photography? Nothing more than bending light. The glass matters.

[|Zach|]

My experience, through years growing up and six years as a photog for the newspaper I was at, Canon's the way to go. Mainly for the lenses.

Nikon is a fine camera, but I personally think Canon's got the better glass. And what is photography? Nothing more than bending light. The glass matters.
Your experiences and advice were a huge help to my purchasing decisions a few years back. It is appreciated.

[Phobia]

Not at all. It's clearly a shot at sunset, so of course the west sides of the buildings are illuminated. I'm not disputing that.

I am pointing out that I suspect the light levels above the "skyscrapers" have been increased to the point of making it seem that the sun is setting "behind" them/to the north for dramatic effect.

Perhaps Zach could post the original picture before manipulation for comparison?

I have no idea and I've actually lost interest. You shouldn't have asked him to post the manipulated picture though. I think it would have been a better idea if it had come from Zach.

[Donger]

I have no idea and I've actually lost interest. You shouldn't have asked him to post the manipulated picture though. I think it would have been a better idea if it had come from Zach.

I didn't ask him to post the manipulated picture.

[Phobia]

I didn't ask him to post the manipulated picture.

If only you had he would have gladly complied with the request.

[Donger]

If only you had he would have gladly complied with the request.

Huh? The manipulated picture was posted in the first post. He posted it without being asked.

I asked to see the original, un-manipulated picture.

[bogey]

I'm suddenly confused.

[Phobia]

Huh? The manipulated picture was posted in the first post. He posted it without being asked.

I asked to see the original, un-manipulated picture.

Exactly.

[Donger]

Exactly.

What's wrong with asking to see the original?

[Phobia]

What's wrong with asking to see the original?

Nothing - although he's clearly reluctant to do so. I get it. Sometimes those artsy types are like that.

Obviously, I neglected the prefix in my descriptor. I've created confusion in my most recent contributions to the thread. I recognize this.

[Donger]

Nothing - although he's clearly reluctant to do so. I get it. Sometimes those artsy types are like that.

Yes, I know.

Obviously, I neglected the prefix in my descriptor. I've created confusion in my most recent contributions to the thread. I recognize this.

Yes, I know.

[bogey]

Nothing - although he's clearly reluctant to do so. I get it. Sometimes those artsy types are like that.

Obviously, I neglected the prefix in my descriptor. I've created confusion in my most recent contributions to the thread. I recognize this.

You guys keep going, I'll try harder to keep up.