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Photo of the Day - March 2018
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A nice ***** Willow.
Spring is coming!!!
So how far is too much in post editing composite photographs? In San Diego, it isn't odd to have cloudless skies, and I can't tell seagulls to fly in a certain area. Now that mentioned it, the sun was wasn't photoshopped in or manipulated... just the sky and birds.
Shot this today of the Newport bridge. Sony A7RIII, Zeiss Batis 85mm @f/11, ISO 100, 15 stop ND filter with an exposure time of 91 sec. Focus was set manually on the big rock in the foreground without the filter attached. Obviously on a sturdy tripod with a remote release.
The sharpness is kind of wonky throughout the frame with the nearest tower blurred though object nearer and farther away are sharp. It's not a lens issue or a technique issue--I have to blame the ND filter. It's a Singh-Ray filter which isn't cheap, but sharpness is really wonky for no obvious reason. Things that should be in the plane of sharpness aren't. Not field curvature as the lens doesn't have this and my copy of the lens doesn't either. A 10 stop ND filter didn't show this behavior. Hard to imagine that the bridge itself was moving during the exposure as the pattern of spotty sharpness doesn't relate to structural elements.
The sharpness is kind of wonky throughout the frame with the nearest tower blurred though object nearer and farther away are sharp. It's not a lens issue or a technique issue--I have to blame the ND filter. It's a Singh-Ray filter which isn't cheap, but sharpness is really wonky for no obvious reason. Things that should be in the plane of sharpness aren't. Not field curvature as the lens doesn't have this and my copy of the lens doesn't either. A 10 stop ND filter didn't show this behavior. Hard to imagine that the bridge itself was moving during the exposure as the pattern of spotty sharpness doesn't relate to structural elements.
Nice water, pity the clouds didn't cooperate. Would be a great spot to get back to for a colour version at sunset/twilight as the natural/artificial light is playing together. How's the colour cast for it? They are reputed to be quite red.Shot this today of the Newport bridge. Sony A7RIII, Zeiss Batis 85mm @f/11, ISO 100, 15 stop ND filter with an exposure time of 91 sec. Focus was set manually on the big rock in the foreground without the filter attached. Obviously on a sturdy tripod with a remote release.
The sharpness is kind of wonky throughout the frame with the nearest tower blurred though object nearer and farther away are sharp. It's not a lens issue or a technique issue--I have to blame the ND filter. It's a Singh-Ray filter which isn't cheap, but sharpness is really wonky for no obvious reason. Things that should be in the plane of sharpness aren't. Not field curvature as the lens doesn't have this and my copy of the lens doesn't either. A 10 stop ND filter didn't show this behavior. Hard to imagine that the bridge itself was moving during the exposure as the pattern of spotty sharpness doesn't relate to structural elements.
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I'm curious, where is this and what type of ponies/horses are these?
Despite the fact that nearly all of the snow has melted away I still got pictures!
Yellow Leaves by Lance Randall, on Flickr
Nice photo.
From the last Nor'easter...Two feet of snow brought down two tall shrubs in my backyard.
Nice photo.
From the last Nor'easter...Two feet of snow brought down two tall shrubs in my backyard.
Man, I hate when that happens, the two feet of snow and the bringing down of trees and shrubbery. We had five Leland cypress trees come down during Snowmageddon in our backyard and the two holly trees in our front yard have never really recovered. We're probably should take them out. I worry about that shrub there in your picture, hopefully it bounces back.
With all these Nor’Easter’s we’ve been having, a lot of trees and shrubs have been lost. The 2nd to last Nor’easter brought down a lot of trees. I live in a townhouse development and there are branches or trees down in areas. As far this shrub goes, I really want it gone. It is overgrown and needs a good trim. The problem is it borders the neighbors’ side of the deck to give them privacy from us. So when I look out my kitchen window, I see these overgrown shrubs and it’s an eyesore to me. Especially when my husband and I planted all new flowers and plants off our deck last fall. The townhouse association is responsible for the grounds. I don’t know why they haven’t trimmed it. I may ask to have it trimmed sometime this spring/summer. They do keep the grounds very nice otherwise. The shrub has come up halfway now that the snow is off.
I’m sorry that you lost some trees. It sucks when that happens. We planted a hydrangea last fall and lost it during this storm. I’m hoping the rest of the stuff we planted survived. It’s been an awful winter. First extreme cold, then the snow. I’m glad Spring has come. Now it’s waiting for the blossoms.
Oh ****, I didn't notice the censorship. It's a flipping plant with a catlike name not a sexual objectA nice ***** Willow.
Spring is coming!!!
Cheers
Hugh
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Not much to post I'm afraid so dredging a bit from the last Chicago trip. Comments always appreciated.
This way by another scotsman, on Flickr
This way by another scotsman, on Flickr
Here's the demolition of our local power station chimney - building started in 1963 and it was taken out of commission a couple of years ago.
My grandfather was actually one of the draughtsmen on the build, and I remember him taking me round the site as a young child.
This is the colour version of a pentaptych I thought would give a good record of the explosion. It was a murky day and the light was truly horrible; I'm not sure which came out best so I'll share the black and white version tomorrow.
End Of An Era Pentaptych by Hugh Russell, on Flickr
Cheers
Hugh
My grandfather was actually one of the draughtsmen on the build, and I remember him taking me round the site as a young child.
This is the colour version of a pentaptych I thought would give a good record of the explosion. It was a murky day and the light was truly horrible; I'm not sure which came out best so I'll share the black and white version tomorrow.
End Of An Era Pentaptych by Hugh Russell, on Flickr
Cheers
Hugh
That makes three of us!
Gorgeous photo! Wish I'd taken that. Wait, no I don't, I hate snow!!!
Oh ****, I didn't notice the censorship. It's a flipping plant with a catlike name not a sexual object
Cheers
Hugh
I know! yet bastard gets through!!!
Here's the demolition of our local power station chimney - building started in 1963 and it was taken out of commission a couple of years ago.
My grandfather was actually one of the draughtsmen on the build, and I remember him taking me round the site as a young child.
This is the colour version of a pentaptych I thought would give a good record of the explosion. It was a murky day and the light was truly horrible; I'm not sure which came out best so I'll share the black and white version tomorrow.
End Of An Era Pentaptych by Hugh Russell, on Flickr
Cheers
Hugh
Nice...
Do you have a shot of the chimney before explosion, so you could pre-pend it and append a shot without it in?
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I would respond but the swearbot would blue screen on me!
Look it's only one of your camera brands! I think you've owned them all haven't you?
Spooky tree lined road... This would be awesome in the dark with a torch!
DSCF8209.jpg by Ken OHagan, on Flickr
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Lol... no not yet.... not done:
Hasselblad
Red
Phase One
Alpa
Minolta
Zeiss
Yashica
Bronica
Rollieflex
Can't think of any others...
Wow that list is not as long as I would have hoped...
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Lol... no not yet.... not done:
Hasselblad
Red
Phase One
Alpa
Minolta
Zeiss
Yashica
Bronica
Rollieflex
Can't think of any others...
Wow that list is not as long as I would have hoped...
Nice. Like something from GOT's.Spooky tree lined road... This would be awesome in the dark with a torch!
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Sigma?Spooky tree lined road... This would be awesome in the dark with a torch!
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Lol... no not yet.... not done:
Hasselblad
Red
Phase One
Alpa
Minolta
Zeiss
Yashica
Bronica
Rollieflex
Can't think of any others...
Wow that list is not as long as I would have hoped...
Nikon?
Probably some more.
I'd love to see you explaining to Mrs Kenoh why you must get a Phase one or Hasselblad! Good luck with that one!
It is exactly like Game of thrones isnt it? and it was a lesson in why it is always good to have the telephoto lens with you at all times! first shot with a normal lens and the trees looked too thin and spaced out...
Sigma? - DP1 briefly
Nikon - Got a FM SLR sat on my shelf right now... and tried a D300 when it was the one...
Lol... yeah the Phase One and Hassy will be a long time away... and yeah... she wont wear it well... I will let you know the day I am going to ask though..
You really are the camera (owner) king!It is exactly like Game of thrones isnt it? and it was a lesson in why it is always good to have the telephoto lens with you at all times! first shot with a normal lens and the trees looked too thin and spaced out...
Sigma? - DP1 briefly
Nikon - Got a FM SLR sat on my shelf right now... and tried a D300 when it was the one...
Just think if you hadn't got into photography you could be driving round in a 911!
lol
No, I am an idiot, I was convinced better camera better pictures... as we all know that isnt how it works...
In fact, I reckon all the chopping and changing has set me back...
No I have settled down into the knowledge I am rotten at this game, now I can enjoy what I have.... (having recently bought a new camera....oops)...
So listen, that B&W shot above, do you think it looks better in colour?
Spring is here
Love the greenery. Makes me feel warm. Where I live there's nothing but white and brown.
Very soon, I hope, to see blossoms.Dandelion.
