Flickr: Eric 213

Trying to take pictures seriously is new for me (as of summer 2009). I had a Canon Rebel XT for a couple years, but I never used it as anything other than a big, heavy, point n' shoot camera. In the summer of 2009 I upgraded to a Canon 5D II, collected a few new lenses, read a number of books, and am doing my best to take shots that might not just be for the immediate memories only.

When it comes to my pictures, I appreciate positive feedback to keep me going, but I appreciate critical feedback even more to keep me advancing. Please feel free to tell me everything that's wrong with a photo. Sometimes I already know, and I simply couldn't manage to get what I wanted, but more often than not, I just don't know, so please tell me. :)

Thanks!

============= Current Gear =============

Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 5D Mark II Battery Grip
Canon 5D Mark II Eg-S Focusing Screen

Canon EF 24-105 f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2 L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM
Kenko 2x Pro300 Teleconverter

Canon 580EX II Speedlite + StoFen Dome Diffuser
Canon 430EX II Speedlite + StoFen Dome Diffuser
Canon CP-E4 Compact Battery Pack

Sekonic L-358 Light Meter
LumiQuest SoftBox III (LQ-119) (2x)
LumiQuest UltraSoft (LQ-103)
Strobist Gels (2x)
Yongnuo RF-602 Wireless Flash System (2x)
Manfrotto 5001B Nano Light Stands (2x)

Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 Tripod Body
Manfrotto 486 Tripod Head
Manfrotto 488RC2 Tripod Head
Velbon RUP-L43 Monopod

UV and Polarizing Filters
RC-1 Wireless Remote
RS-80N3 Wired Trigger
Azden External Mic
Lowepro Fastpack 350

HEAVY DUTY LIGHTING:
Einstein 640ws Strobe v2.1 x3
8.5" reflectors
7" reflectors
Vagabond Mini x2
Grids (10, 15, 30 degrees)
Softbox (24" x 36" with grid)
PLM (64" Silver) x 2
Front Diffuser (64") x 2
CC, CST, and retrievers

Manfrotto 1004BAC 13' stands x3
Avenger D600 Mini Boom
Impact Sandbags

============== To Buy List ==============

Canon 5D Mark III (just counting the days, weeks, and years)

Canon Extender EF 1.4x II

Kenko ND400 9-stop filter
Canon TC-80N3 Wired Trigger