It was pretty quiet as I was there early. The Northern line was bearable and not like being canned for some giant being's future meal, as it tends to get a bit later on.
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It was pretty quiet as I was there early. The Northern line was bearable and not like being canned for some giant being's future meal, as it tends to get a bit later on.
^^^^ I don't think I've shared this one before... Photoshop was used on this so as to get the interior details out and to exaggerate the halo of the suns glare. There were four exposures, hand blended to make this. Does that count?
It is a two image pano stitch also, with two landscape images being stitched together by AutoPana Giga.
I now set white balances for each image I shoot before capture, with custom white balance in camera. I also take a shot of my colour swatches that are used to create a colour profile of my camera and whatever lens I'm using at the time, for each image/light condition. This is all then brought to balance in Lightroom as part of my new import workflow and so far it's made things much quicker for me. It may seem a bit over the top, but for true colour capture, it can't be beat! Glass and architectural detail can be a beast to get exact!
X-Rite has free colour balance software on their site. You just need the colour swatch tool to pair it with.
^^^^ I don't think I've shared this one before... Photoshop was used on this so as to get the interior details out and to exaggerate the halo of the suns glare. There were four exposures, hand blended to make this. Does that count?
It is a two image pano stitch also, with two landscape images being stitched together by AutoPana Giga.
I now set white balances for each image I shoot before capture, with custom white balance in camera. I also take a shot of my colour swatches that are used to create a colour profile of my camera and whatever lens I'm using at the time, for each image/light condition. This is all then brought to balance in Lightroom as part of my new import workflow and so far it's made things much quicker for me. It may seem a bit over the top, but for true colour capture, it can't be beat! Glass and architectural detail can be a beast to get exact!
X-Rite has free colour balance software on their site. You just need the colour swatch tool to pair it with.
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it most definitely does count!
dfintely a workflow that shows you've pondered upon the look of your imagery before you even set out with the camera. white balance being prepared before hand is far out and definitely a pro attribute!! not sure about the rest of the software, couldn't you just stitch them in PS or do you feel that Auto Pana Giga saves you time, trouble and possible grief?
would you mind sharing with which lens too?
well done on a great architectural shot and thanks for contributing to the discussion!!
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I use AutoPano Giga, because of the manual control it offers you with the placement of selection points to be paired between the images. I have more grief than success with pano's in Photoshop and I am fully aware and set-up to not have parallax issues at capture! APG also has heaps of controls for perspective, etc...
I've also set up profiles for my lenses, with the Adobe lens correction software where you print off their charts, capturing them with each lens and then they create a profile for you to use on import. Much better than the bog-standard profiles, as it's exacting for my lenses, not just the lens models in general.
I've found it to be necessary for good architectural images and my sanity!
Thanks, needfx, to me it's an OK image, not excellent... I am by far my harshest critic though...
This was taken with the kit lens for the 6D, well, the cheap kit lens... The 24-105mm.
Hummingbird (3108) by MCH-1138, on Flickr
D7000 Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 @ 135mm 1/250 @ f/7.1 2 Speedlights
I, for one, am not against "photoshop work" (whether in Photoshop/Pixelmator or Lightroom/Aperture), at least when done well. I think it is a valuable part of the creative process in many workflows.
But that's like revealing the magic behind the magic trick, or looking to see how the sausage is made...
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Hummingbird (3108) by MCH-1138, on Flickr
D7000 Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 @ 135mm 1/250 @ f/7.1 2 Speedlights
I, for one, am not against "photoshop work" (whether in Photoshop/Pixelmator or Lightroom/Aperture), at least when done well. I think it is a valuable part of the creative process in many workflows.
But that's like revealing the magic behind the magic trick, or looking to see how the sausage is made...
apparently you've missed several of my posts in POTD & Weekly Contest
whoever doesn't want to share, doesn't. simple
apparently you've missed several of my posts in POTD & Weekly Contest
Not at all, and I have very much enjoyed the BTS and setup shots. My comment was in jest, and if the humor was not conveyed, it was probably a result of my delivery.
Once you've opened a tin of 'Pillar box red', what do you paint?
Too bad he isn't wearing a green shirt. Nice RED.
Dale
Thank you all for the great comments and support...much appreciated.
Btw, it's definitely real and a result of a happy accident more than skill on my part.
Settings were: ISO 640, f/10 and 1/200. The settings may seem a bit odd but it was heavily overcast and I was using a 500mm f/4 (the only lens with me at the time). Unexpectedly to me, Wood Ducks are not very timid and this guy was about 4.5 m (15 ft) from me. At that distance and focal length, depth of field is extremely narrow - hence the f/10. I tried backing away but that was a problem because I was in the water (very cold) with my tripod. I really should have had a shorter lens with me.
Thanks again.
~ Peter
First outing at the zoo today. In some very challenging sunlight. It was bright sunshine one minute and then animals in shade the next. All the fencing and glass made things interesting. Sadly I won't be out again this weekend as I now have loads of photos to sort.
20140516-_DSC2210 by apple fanboy1, on Flickr
Comments always welcome.
20140516-_DSC2210 by apple fanboy1, on FlickrComments always welcome.
Thank you!
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PA180082-38 by ALXPhotog, on Flickr
Reprocessed a few shots I took a couple years ago. I like this one.
First, it's been awhile since I last posted on here and want to send out a huge thanks to everyone for your kind words. That bit of extra support means a lot in a time where things can easily turn sour.
Second, Richmond, Va is freaking awesome! Not working 70 hours a week is awesome! My new job is awesome! Things with my girlfriend are awesome!
After one month I'm finding that this shakeup of my entire life has proven to be one of the best things to ever happen to my girlfriend and myself. I've been doing stagehand work and she has started actually working in the field she went to school for, even though she couldn't get a job doing it right out of school.
That brings me to todays picture. I was tinkering around with my camera backstage a bit when I had some downtime and my boss saw me. I showed him a few images on the camera and he told me that as long as all my stagehand duties were done, I had free reign to do whatever I wanted with the camera as long as I didn't interfere with the show. Freaking awesome news! Not only do I have all the access the event photographers so, but I also have stage access!
Matisyaho:
This image was shot from behind the stage left subwoofer bank with a 600D and 85/1.8. I transferred it to my iPhone 5S via a Toshiba FlashAir SD card and did a small exposure adjustment in iPhoto, I haven't processed the RAW file yet. I didn't have high ISO noise reduction on in the camera as I'm not used to keeping/using the JPG's, but I may turn in on if I continue to use the FlashAir card regularly.
Second, Richmond, Va is freaking awesome! Not working 70 hours a week is awesome! My new job is awesome! Things with my girlfriend are awesome!
After one month I'm finding that this shakeup of my entire life has proven to be one of the best things to ever happen to my girlfriend and myself. I've been doing stagehand work and she has started actually working in the field she went to school for, even though she couldn't get a job doing it right out of school.
That brings me to todays picture. I was tinkering around with my camera backstage a bit when I had some downtime and my boss saw me. I showed him a few images on the camera and he told me that as long as all my stagehand duties were done, I had free reign to do whatever I wanted with the camera as long as I didn't interfere with the show. Freaking awesome news! Not only do I have all the access the event photographers so, but I also have stage access!
Matisyaho:
This image was shot from behind the stage left subwoofer bank with a 600D and 85/1.8. I transferred it to my iPhone 5S via a Toshiba FlashAir SD card and did a small exposure adjustment in iPhoto, I haven't processed the RAW file yet. I didn't have high ISO noise reduction on in the camera as I'm not used to keeping/using the JPG's, but I may turn in on if I continue to use the FlashAir card regularly.
Shot this last Saturday at Utah's Hogle Zoo.... they recently built a new lion exhibit and they had this great rock/dirt wall nearby.
Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens Canon EFS 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Focal Length 67mm
Shutter Speed 1/320 sec
Aperture f/4.5
ISO/Film 200
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Looks great!
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Love this shot... great contrasts and rich, almost jewel-tone color.
Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens Canon EFS 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Focal Length 67mm
Shutter Speed 1/320 sec
Aperture f/4.5
ISO/Film 200
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Looks great!
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Love this shot... great contrasts and rich, almost jewel-tone color.
First, it's been awhile since I last posted on here and want to send out a huge thanks to everyone for your kind words. That bit of extra support means a lot in a time where things can easily turn sour.
Second, Richmond, Va is freaking awesome! Not working 70 hours a week is awesome! My new job is awesome! Things with my girlfriend are awesome!
After one month I'm finding that this shakeup of my entire life has proven to be one of the best things to ever happen to my girlfriend and myself. I've been doing stagehand work and she has started actually working in the field she went to school for, even though she couldn't get a job doing it right out of school.
That brings me to todays picture. I was tinkering around with my camera backstage a bit when I had some downtime and my boss saw me. I showed him a few images on the camera and he told me that as long as all my stagehand duties were done, I had free reign to do whatever I wanted with the camera as long as I didn't interfere with the show. Freaking awesome news! Not only do I have all the access the event photographers so, but I also have stage access!
Matisyaho:
This image was shot from behind the stage left subwoofer bank with a 600D and 85/1.8. I transferred it to my iPhone 5S via a Toshiba FlashAir SD card and did a small exposure adjustment in iPhoto, I haven't processed the RAW file yet. I didn't have high ISO noise reduction on in the camera as I'm not used to keeping/using the JPG's, but I may turn in on if I continue to use the FlashAir card regularly.
Very glad to hear things are working out for you, I wondered how you were getting on. Employers that treat their staff like that deserve to lose people. I smiled as I imagined you going back with your Dad, leaving them to worry about how to get the lorry back!
It sounds as though you're working for good people. Good luck!
Oh, nice photo!
Good point, well made....
and Thx BTW... I read loads about composition but I struggle to get beyond happy snap pictures. My brother in law to be can take a picture of a bottle top on a pavement and make it look like a masterpiece!
Practice practice practice.... must practice more...
An eight minute long exposure. I won't be doing that again, way too noisy...
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Congratulations, John! I'm so glad things landed the right way up for you both.
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Congratulations, John! I'm so glad things landed the right way up for you both.
First, it's been awhile since I last posted on here and want to send out a huge thanks to everyone for your kind words. That bit of extra support means a lot in a time where things can easily turn sour.
Second, Richmond, Va is freaking awesome! Not working 70 hours a week is awesome! My new job is awesome! Things with my girlfriend are awesome!
After one month I'm finding that this shakeup of my entire life has proven to be one of the best things to ever happen to my girlfriend and myself. I've been doing stagehand work and she has started actually working in the field she went to school for, even though she couldn't get a job doing it right out of school.
That brings me to todays picture. I was tinkering around with my camera backstage a bit when I had some downtime and my boss saw me. I showed him a few images on the camera and he told me that as long as all my stagehand duties were done, I had free reign to do whatever I wanted with the camera as long as I didn't interfere with the show. Freaking awesome news! Not only do I have all the access the event photographers so, but I also have stage access!
Matisyaho:
This image was shot from behind the stage left subwoofer bank with a 600D and 85/1.8. I transferred it to my iPhone 5S via a Toshiba FlashAir SD card and did a small exposure adjustment in iPhoto, I haven't processed the RAW file yet. I didn't have high ISO noise reduction on in the camera as I'm not used to keeping/using the JPG's, but I may turn in on if I continue to use the FlashAir card regularly.
Welcome back! Very glad everything is beginning to work out for you.
Feel free to pm me if you want to talk about/have questions about zoo photography. It's one of the areas I feel like I really excel in because I get very regular practice (far more than most photographers). I'm sure you already know the basics (open apertures with the lens as close to the fence as possible help blur the fence out, etc), but I may have some tips you're not as aware of. Great shot for such challenging lighting. Animal exhibits usually make it to where fill flash isn't easy/possible. I've found that a lot of it comes down to getting yourself in the right position with the right settings and then just waiting until the animal moves into the right pose/lighting for you.
An eight minute long exposure. I won't be doing that again, way too noisy...
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Congratulations, John! I'm so glad things landed the right way up for you both.
So atmospheric. I love this.
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Good point, well made....
and Thx BTW... I read loads about composition but I struggle to get beyond happy snap pictures. My brother in law to be can take a picture of a bottle top on a pavement and make it look like a masterpiece!
Practice practice practice.... must practice more...
That's something I also struggle with mate. I'm sure that it comes more naturally to you once you've got plenty of experience. I guess some people have a natural eye for it whereas some of us have to practice like crazy.
A year into my photographic journey and I still need to reign myself in from just snapping wildly away like some crazed tourist.
Thanks for the tips. I'll send you a PM once I have a few more up on flickr to show you. Whittled it down to 174 to play with now.