Photo of the Day - April 2009

[techie4life]

This one is from Christmastime.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/3205706388_da118e4906_b.jpg

[Doylem]

Hawkshead... the village where William Wordsworth spent his schooldays...

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/6345/hawksheadchurch.jpg

[Phrasikleia]

What is the mist-like stuff in this photo?

I like this! Very mysterious and unknown. I'll take a guess, smoke from a campfire? :p

Would you believe it's a ghost climbing a tree?? ;) :D


Ok Last shot in the series. This is by far my favorite shot. Let me know what you think!

Definitely more interesting than the others. I think I would crop it to the mouth only because her eyes compete with the lego figure.

And now for something completely different:


http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/WeathervaneOnBlue.jpg

OK, full disclosure: there was a vent in the ground near the tree, and steam was coming out of it.

[joe.cavers]

Are there any rules to these threads?

Phrasikleia: A vent is the last thing I would've thought that was, given that it's next to a tree.

JC

[Phrasikleia]

Are there any rules to these threads?

Phrasikleia: A vent is the last thing I would've thought that was, given that it's next to a tree.

JC

I think the only rule in this thread is "one per day." (Aside from general MR site rules, of course.)

Yeah, I was pretty surprised to find the vent. I've passed through that grove of redwood trees many times and had never noticed it before. It looked completely surreal, so I plopped down the tripod and went at it.

[joe.cavers]

Cool, well in that case, here's one I did yesterday.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3398458535_f2dcff9f9c_b.jpg

A photo of MY camera, taken with my dad's Lumix DMC FZ18. I was trying to weight the picture to the left to make it feel like the right hand side was drawing the viewer in. I don't know if I was successful but I like it anyway :)

JC

[LittleCanonKid]

Just a fun shot, not attempting for any deep or emotional captures :)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG36821_resized.png

[pdxflint]

An Oregon summer in the woods...

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zbn1AZDn-gg/SdIIV5G0dWI/AAAAAAAAH5I/Pne7DQ2T0HM/s800/img_D50_0099.JPG

Model: NIKON D50
Exposure: 1/15 sec
Aperture: 3.5
Focal Length: 18mm

[emp1re]

Nice resolution - i can almost hear the chirp.

[Unii]

Here's a photo of my awesomely cute dog.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c269/unii/IMG_0042.jpg

She had just had a haircut, which usually makes her look like a little lamb, but she looked a lot better then usual after this trim.

[AxisOfBeagles]

Click to see large

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/3401245031_6b29dd1907_o.jpg

[Martin C]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/3403348874_5f3620e56f_o.jpg

New England Aquarium
Boston, MA
March 25th, 2009
D40 | 1/60 @ ƒ/3.5 | 18 mm | ISO 800

[mcavjame]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/3403348874_5f3620e56f_o.jpg


Nicely done for an aquarium shot. I like you choice of photo filters... it really suits the jellyfish.

[gnd]

http://gnd.etree.org/RaindropsFalling.jpg

I posted this in the March thread, but it's April now ... :o

[mrkgoo]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/3402882253_88c7d93d17_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10611750@N07/3402882253/sizes/o/)

[nicovereecken]

Hello everybody,

Here's my shot for this month! A Black Mangabey seen at the Zoological Garden of Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa).

What do you think? :)

Nico

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/2843/dsc0005b.jpg

[seattle]

Here's a photo of my awesomely cute dog.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c269/unii/IMG_0042.jpg

She had just had a haircut, which usually makes her look like a little lamb, but she looked a lot better then usual after this trim.

Is she a Havanese?

[Doylem]

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/2843/dsc0005b.jpg

What do you think? :)

George Bush??

[Maxxamillian]

http://cwhitlock.smugmug.com/photos/503278378_zWhgk-L.jpg

[Maxxamillian]

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/2843/dsc0005b.jpg

George Bush??

Nope. But I'm betting this guy would have done a much better job...

[Maxxamillian]

Hello everybody,

Here's my shot for this month! A Black Mangabey seen at the Zoological Garden of Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa).

What do you think? :)

Nico

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/2843/dsc0005b.jpg

Political banter aside...I love the detail!

[Steamie]

Hawkshead... the village where William Wordsworth spent his schooldays...

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/6345/hawksheadchurch.jpg

I bet that guy is even reading Wordsworth !

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/3403348874_5f3620e56f_o.jpg

New England Aquarium
Boston, MA
March 25th, 2009
D40 | 1/60 @ ƒ/3.5 | 18 mm | ISO 800

Brilliant work Martin, almost abstract looking.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/3402882253_88c7d93d17_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10611750@N07/3402882253/sizes/o/)

Beautifully well shot panorama.

[nicovereecken]

Political banter aside...I love the detail!

Thanks for that!

Cheers Nico

[Steamie]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3403228062_6f772cde9b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zteamie/3403228062/)

A slightly gloomy looking shot for the start of this month !
I would like to say that this shot was preplanned, that I had wanted to demonstrate the contrasts in the way's we celebrate Life, Death, Birth, and also if your that way inclined Spiritual Rebirth. In reality I was killing time in Glasgow so I walked to the top of the Necropolis looked out over the Cathedral and the Royal Infirmary, seen the moody sky and thought "Hmm could be a nice shot" and clicked ;)

I love these picture of the day threads here, although every month I start out by saying " I'm going to post a picture a day in the picture a day thread" then life intervenes and I'm not on for a fortnight :(

[joelypolly]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3435/3403679027_0dac814863_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joelypolly/)
From Shanghai, China. This is a very from a largish park in the middle of the city surrounded by many buildings. It is very rare to see the blue sky in Shanghai for those that take blue skies for granted

[Educ8r]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3556/3404579092_417c075d59_o.jpg

[Kronie]

Here is one I have been playing with to print. HDR, 9 vertical shots. Will be 36" x 13.

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7205/nicholspanoedits.jpg

[Doylem]

Kerbside menagerie, Hawkshead...

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/2848/dogshawkshead.jpg

[nuwomb]

oh my gosh that pano is amazing...so amazing.

wow


http://www.urbanhdr.com/urbanhdr/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/stickered_corner_webb.jpg (http://www.urbanhdr.com)

[Phrasikleia]

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/PhrasikleiaAprilFools.jpg

[ipodtoucher]

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/PhrasikleiaAprilFools.jpg

I like the April Fool's touch :p

[djchristie]

C&C always appreciated! I just entered this in a local wildlife photography comp.

[dannyboi83]

A funky self portrait taken on the weekend in friends bathroom, only changes are levels and black & White conversion.

Not posted on this thread for a year so would be nice to get some feedback.

Thanks
Dan:)

[dannyboi83]

Here is one I have been playing with to print. HDR, 9 vertical shots. Will be 36" x 13.

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7205/nicholspanoedits.jpg

This is beautiful, I love the colours and moody sky. Well done. :)

[Carl Abudephane]

"Nope. But I'm betting this guy would have done a much better job..."

Made. My. Day!
.


Nuwomb, I've been liking your HDR's more & more recently, and this is my favourite so far. Really like it!

[jmdfd415]

I just got back from a nice 10 day trip to California. I got quite a few shots while I was there. This one is from the Japanese Tea Garden at the Golden Gate Park. C&C welcome! *Clickable*

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3402390597_9f23612ec6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdeaton21/3402390597/sizes/l/)

[pdxflint]

Shot from Spanish Head, Lincoln City, OR with the el-cheapo Panasonic Lumix LZ8.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zbn1AZDn-gg/SckXRpE-oeI/AAAAAAAAHwk/MYPi56G2awc/s800/P1020126.JPG

Model: Panasonic Lumix LZ8
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/500 sec
Aperture: 4.0
Focal Length: 5.8mm

[Ryan1524]

Received my Iron Ring last week. It's the mark of an Engineer(In Canada at least). :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3392602105_8584d1d27d_o.jpg

[MaddMacs]

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/PhrasikleiaAprilFools.jpg

That's so cool. Happy April Fools.

OUTLINZe:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3608/3357955337_f42391c0f5_b.jpg

[stcanard]

Received my Iron Ring last week. It's the mark of an Engineer(In Canada at least). :)

Congratulations!

Most expensive ring you'll ever buy :) Now you'll spend the next year being constantly surprised when people ask you out of the blue, what kind of Engineer you are. You will get used to it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3406303340_418ef1db8f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7226198@N05/3406303340/)

To sleep, perchance to dream... (of better weather than here)
Nikon D80 + 18-70 kit
Exposure: Aperture Priority
Shutter Speed: 1/125
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 24 mm
Flash: Off
ISO: 100

[emotta]

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/3559/nkn7872.jpg (http://img12.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nkn7872.jpg)

[Phrasikleia]

I like the April Fool's touch :p

That's so cool. Happy April Fools.

Thanks. :) I tried to make the content backwards too, choosing a photo not by me, but of me. Not sure if that much was obvious. :D

C&C always appreciated! I just entered this in a local wildlife photography comp.

Adorable! I love how he's mid-waddle. Not sure why you needed ISO 800, though. The bokeh is showing a lot of JPEG artifacts.

[Ryan1524]

Congratulations!

Most expensive ring you'll ever buy :) Now you'll spend the next year being constantly surprised when people ask you out of the blue, what kind of Engineer you are. You will get used to it.

<Nice Picture> (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7226198@N05/3406303340/)

To sleep, perchance to dream... (of better weather than here)
Nikon D80 + 18-70 kit
Exposure: Aperture Priority
Shutter Speed: 1/125
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 24 mm
Flash: Off
ISO: 100


Thank you. Yea, it's paid with not only money, but also blood, sweat and sometimes, tears. :D

From two weeks ago.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3452/3377196061_2fbd0d2643_o.jpg

D70s . 17mm . 1/40 . f2.8 . ISO800

[sidharth80]

Here is one I have been playing with to print. HDR, 9 vertical shots. Will be 36" x 13.

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7205/nicholspanoedits.jpg

Superb...this quality of the pics in this thread never ceases to amaze me...
Can you please share more details about this pic?

[djchristie]

Adorable! I love how he's mid-waddle. Not sure why you needed ISO 800, though. The bokeh is showing a lot of JPEG artifacts.

Schoolboy error on the ISO, ALWAYS doing that really annoys me. Should learn to turn it back down after I've finished with it up, or to check before I head out. Spent about 30mins that day wondering why I was struggling not to overexpose everything.......

About the jpg artefacts, I noticed that after converting from a big RAW to a <200k jpg. I've asked on here before, but never got a response - can anybody recommend the right method for uploading a file on here? I always compress them massively because I'm worried about annoying everyone with a massive file. Thanks!

[Kronie]

Superb...this quality of the pics in this thread never ceases to amaze me...
Can you please share more details about this pic?

Sure. And thanks for the kind comments.

This is Nichols Ledge, in Vermont. Its 8 vertical images and 6 exposures for each image. The RAW files for each image is processed in Photomatix. (basically just for the clouds) and then saved as a TIFF and stitched together in CS3 where I played with the curves, saturation, and slightly sharpened it. Its quite a process, your basically handling 48 images.

Its still not quite right, I wish I could straighten out that mountain range but it breaks in a way that makes the image look kind of crooked. It looks bad on your thumb size image, the large print should hide it.

[oli2140]

During my visit to the Philippines over the Summer

http://www.grabup.com/uploads/0fd1abce44d3915fdad3ae9610020967.png?direct

[vbvr]

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/8928/img5269l.th.jpg (http://img12.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img5269l.jpg)

Link to the image - http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/8928/img5269l.jpg

[mariahlullaby]

From a show at SOBs last week. I wish there was less noise and it was sharper (used a high ISO), but I don't have a DSLR (eventually, I hope). This was the first time shooting with my new Sony H-50.

[Ja Di ksw]

I just started using flikr and wanted to put up a picture from it, what format do I use to do this? On the flikr site there's no "direct link" or anything similar that I see.

[ipodtoucher]

I just started using flikr and wanted to put up a picture from it, what format do I use to do this? On the flikr site there's no "direct link" or anything similar that I see.

go to "all sizes" above the picture and go to the bottom of the page and there is a link. Put that link in [img] tags and you are set to go!

[Ja Di ksw]

go to "all sizes" above the picture and go to the bottom of the page and there is a link. Put that link in [img] tags and you are set to go!

Thanks! Now to test how I can mess up simple instructions . . .



I took this photo in Puerto Rico awhile ago. I dunno why I like it, probably because it reminds me of Puerto Rico :). They had lots of streets made of blue bricks, it was really neat to see.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3406799391_6092fb2f06_b.jpg

[Phrasikleia]

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/RedHouseBlueSkylight.jpg

[Doylem]

The ruins of Crackpot Hall... with the best view in the Yorkshire Dales...

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4536/crackpothall.jpg

[gkarris]

Shot from Spanish Head, Lincoln City, OR with the el-cheapo Panasonic Lumix LZ8.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zbn1AZDn-gg/SckXRpE-oeI/AAAAAAAAHwk/MYPi56G2awc/s800/P1020126.JPG

Model: Panasonic Lumix LZ8
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/500 sec
Aperture: 4.0
Focal Length: 5.8mm

What are you doing with that Pany that you're getting terrific shots? RAW and post?

Probably more talent... ;)

I had a Pany FZ8 and I couldn't get it to co-operate for the life of me.... :eek:

(ended up moving to an Olympus dSLR system :D - had to justify it to myself somehow... ;))

[H2Ockey]

This to go along with my other bee macro shot. Same subject, same camera, but everything else is changed, different yard, different bee and flowers, different lens. The other was with a 80-200mm and 2x TC this is with a 24-85mm that has a "Macro" ability 1:2 with an extension tube (i don't recall the length). No crop.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/3407187581_b56650cb11_b.jpg

[spitfirejd]

The ruins of Crackpot Hall... with the best view in the Yorkshire Dales...

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4536/crackpothall.jpg

Ooooh... I could sit there for hours. Wonderful shot. Do you know what time frame the hall was built?

[joe.cavers]

This to go along with my other bee macro shot. Same subject, same camera, but everything else is changed, different yard, different bee and flowers, different lens. The other was with a 80-200mm and 2x TC this is with a 24-85mm that has a "Macro" ability 1:2 with an extension tube (i don't recall the length). No crop.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/3407187581_b56650cb11_b.jpg

Wow, that's awesome. I really wanna do shots like this.

JC

[Grey Beard]

Do you know what time frame the hall was built?

The ruins are of a seventeenth century farmhouse, but there may have been buildings on the site going back to the fifteenth century.

KGB

[jmdfd415]

C&C appreciated! *clickable*

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3403200272_0e1bf27b78_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdeaton21/3403200272/sizes/l/)

[SayCheese]

C&C appreciated! *clickable*

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3403200272_0e1bf27b78_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdeaton21/3403200272/sizes/l/)

Nice use of DOF. Unique take on something we probably all walk past every day and not notice.

[SayCheese]

The ruins of Crackpot Hall... with the best view in the Yorkshire Dales...

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4536/crackpothall.jpg

Nice picture, I would love to take something like that and stick it on my wall.

[LittleCanonKid]

C&C appreciated! *clickable*

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3403200272_0e1bf27b78_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdeaton21/3403200272/sizes/l/)I like the concept of this one, but it's kinda hard to pinpoint where the focus is (is it the board closest to the bottom of the frame, or the one on top?), and my eye has nothing to settle on. Eventually I tried to settle on the flower, being the brightest object but that's not in focus either. I really like what you're going for, though. I'd just prefer it with something that your eye can attach to, or at least have something clearly focused on the track.

[pdxflint]

What are you doing with that Pany that you're getting terrific shots? RAW and post?

Probably more talent... ;)

I had a Pany FZ8 and I couldn't get it to co-operate for the life of me.... :eek:

(ended up moving to an Olympus dSLR system :D - had to justify it to myself somehow... ;))
Thanks for the compliment... but not so much talent as perhaps years of struggling with tricky lighting scenes. The Pany likes to over-expose by quite a bit in this type of scene, so I try a -3/4 to -1 stop compensation, and then shoot several shots exposing for the brightest part of the sky (usually the sun.) This can give me a fairly dark shot, but keep the highlights in a much more acceptable range. Of course, there's no RAW files with this little LZ8, but a little pp for good measure to bump contrast while still holding highlights down (at least as much as possible) to see what comes out. It's really all just experimenting. Sometimes it works... if I'm lucky. :)

I have to admit, the Oly dSLR system is looking like a cool alternative to the Canon/Nikon mainstream. They've got some good ideas. You made a good choice there.

The ruins of Crackpot Hall... with the best view in the Yorkshire Dales...

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4536/crackpothall.jpg

John, errr... Professor. Of course, I always love your landscape style - very timeless feeling, lovely colors, sometimes popping, but other times subtle, almost pastel-ish. In this particular shot (and I've seen it in others, but it seems more pronounced here) it appears as if you've done some noise-reduction. It just seems smeared, somehow... or some might describe it as very, very slightly water-color painted. I'm just curious if maybe I'm not just seeing things (what with the old-age and all affecting my once-pristine eyesight...;)) or if I'm onto something here...? Pray, tell...sir.

C&C appreciated! *clickable*

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3403200272_0e1bf27b78_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdeaton21/3403200272/sizes/l/)

My first impression is - where are my glasses? Nice idea, but as mentioned above, where's the subject? If you had done the same shot, but stopped it down to find a hyper-focal setting where everything was sharp, I'd have liked it better. My eyes want to roll on down the tracks, and explore the background, which just makes me feel blind in this shot. :) I like the idea. Just play around with it more. Cheers.

[dannyboi83]

This picture is an abstract from the new Cardiff Libray in the UK, which has only been opened a few weeks, and is a lovely eco building. Its nice to see Cardiff being brought upto the 21st century.

[Doylem]

Ooooh... I could sit there for hours. Wonderful shot. Do you know what time frame the hall was built?

Thank you. Yes, it's a wonderful spot. It seems a long way from anywhere, yet it's just half an hour's walk from the nearest village.

Crackpot Hall is a farmhouse, dating from the 1700s, with barns - for animals - attached to both ends of the building, and sharing the same roof-line. There were lead mines nearby, which provided as much much employment in the area as farming. Ironically, it was mining subsistence that destroyed Crackpot Hall, and it was abandoned more than 50 years ago.

John, errr... Professor. Of course, I always love your landscape style - very timeless feeling, lovely colors, sometimes popping, but other times subtle, almost pastel-ish. In this particular shot (and I've seen it in others, but it seems more pronounced here) it appears as if you've done some noise-reduction. It just seems smeared, somehow... or some might describe it as very, very slightly water-color painted. I'm just curious if maybe I'm not just seeing things (what with the old-age and all affecting my once-pristine eyesight...;)) or if I'm onto something here...? Pray, tell...sir. .

Most of the pix I've been posting on MR have been taking with one camera/lens combination: Nikon D200 & the 'kit' 18-70mm. This could be a limitation, though, for me, it seems to be fine: ie one less thing to think about when I'm taking pix.

I appreciate that lenses deliver slightly different 'qualities': more than just the change in focal length, etc. So my pix probably share a 'look' because they're nearly all taken with the 18-70. Because I sell my pix through a picture library (Alamy), I shoot on a tripod. This seemed to be the best way to meet Alamy's technical criteria with what most people would call an inferior lens. The tripod, too, would be a limitation for many people, but I've grown to enjoy the way it frees me up when I'm shooting. I often 'lock in' a composition, and shoot a series of pix over, say, an hour: more like shooting a film of an event than individual pix.

The lens wouldn't win any prizes for sharpness, but, with a tripod and appropriate apertures, I try to get the best out of it. So it's critical focussing and no camera shake (something that's hard to guarantee, hand-held, even with more expensive lenses). Also, I try to further the illusion of sharpness by, say, showing the subject lit against a shadowed background. If a pic looks sharp, then, to all intents and purposes, it is sharp... :)

For landscape pix I like part sun/part cloud conditions, which naturally provide more colour saturation (it's the difference, say, between a spotlight and a bare bulb hanging from the ceiling). So, Phil, my pictures will share a 'look' even before I start thinking about developing a personal style. I don't do any noise reduction, because, shooting at 100 ISO, there isn't any noise. And my PP is limited to tweaking the sliders in Aperture (shadow, contrast, exposure, saturation) as little as possible.

I don't know about the 'water colour' effect you mention, though the use of light and shade in my pix might make them look a bit 'painterly'.

I've expanded my kit with the addition of a 50mm 1.8, which gives a different 'feel' topic: something lighter, more etherial. And certainly sharper. It's just taking me time to get used to it.

It's fun to try something new; but it's also fun to get to know a simple camera/lens combo, so I can be more mindful of the scene in front of me than the equipment. I don't want to get into the mindset of assuming I'd take better pix if only I had a newer camera, faster lens, etc. When the pix don't come out as I want, the weak link in the photographic chain is likely to be me... :)

[pdxflint]

^^ Yup... I knew it had to be my eyes...! ;) Anyway, thanks for the explanation. I love your approach, and your work.

[pdxflint]

Another shot from the same spot, same time as the last one I posted. Again, taken with the very inexpensive little Lumix LZ8.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zbn1AZDn-gg/SckYJ4RKAHI/AAAAAAAAHws/ZBehULMqW0Y/s800/P1020143.JPG
Model: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/200 sec
Aperture: 5.2
Focal Length: 10mm

[jrm27]

great pics everyone! I'm encouraged to find such a diverse and talented photo community here! I've never looked at this forum before!

Here's my addition:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3396809127_7e9edc8e19_o.jpg

[cosmokanga2]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3580/3409001205_75e138916c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stefanctf/3409001205/)
Out behind the post office. Glad I brought my camera.

[ipodtoucher]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3580/3409001205_75e138916c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stefanctf/3409001205/)
Out behind the post office. Glad I brought my camera.

Lucky you!! The view from behind my post office is a bunch of tall buildings hahaha But nice shot!!

[gkarris]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3580/3409001205_75e138916c.jpg
Out behind the post office. Glad I brought my camera.

Lucky you!! The view from behind my post office is a bunch of tall buildings hahaha But nice shot!!

Behind ours is some ugly alleyway... :eek:

[Educ8r]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3410054996_62909d6a11_o.jpg

[Phrasikleia]

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/HilltopBarn.jpg

[Doylem]

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7365/lancastervictoria2.jpg

[Ja Di ksw]

Ok, you know your new school is awesome when they have their own monkeys:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3410387054_cdecafa9c5_b.jpg

[macAllen]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/3409701367_b6f5190c8b_b.jpg

[darrenscerri]

Here is one I have been playing with to print. HDR, 9 vertical shots. Will be 36" x 13.

<Huge Panorama Image>

Unbelieveingly beautiful!

[srf4real]

Beautiful photos everybody! Looks like spring has sprung elsewhere in the world...

Already summer here in Fla:D

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee126/surferRob_photos/jLynn-1.jpg

[joelypolly]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1401/1412166836_778d58e596_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joelypolly/1412166836/sizes/l/)

Click through for other sizes.

[Phrasikleia]

Beautiful photos everybody! Looks like spring has sprung elsewhere in the world...

Already summer here in Fla:D

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee126/surferRob_photos/jLynn-1.jpg

Wow. Does available light get any better than that for portraits? Don't think so. I just love how "we" are in the water with her. Super shot.

[NeGRit0]

Last weekend at the la zoo...

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/9945/bambooy.jpg

[pdxflint]

Sitka Spruce

Went hiking up into the woods on the front 40 acres on our place to limber up the old Canon A95. I was definitely hampered by the lack of wide-angle with this little point 'n shoot, and some obvious chromatic aberation/fringing... but figured the shot would convey some of the typical specimens of Sitka spruce in our little piece of Pacific northwest rainforest (those that are still standing...) These trees were in big demand for the aircraft industry during WWI, and until aluminum replaced wood in airplanes.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zbn1AZDn-gg/SdIGGx2P0oI/AAAAAAAAH2A/DXGEVqq1YMY/s800/IMG_4004.JPG

Model: Canon Powershot A95
ISO: 100
Focal length: 7.8mm (40mm 35mm equiv.)
Exposure: 1/160 sec.
Aperture: f/2.8

[jmdfd415]

*clickable* C&C appreciated!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3403199418_bdbd0c6048_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdeaton21/3403199418/sizes/l/)

[srf4real]

Wow. Does available light get any better than that for portraits? Don't think so. I just love how "we" are in the water with her. Super shot.:o thanks! We were in the water - with a weather sealed E-3... it was a very fun time.:)

[alvse]

BankWest, Perth, Western Australia
http://fc06.deviantart.com/fs42/i/2009/094/1/d/BankWest_Tower_by_alvse.jpg ('http://www.flickr.com/photos/alvse/')

[Cliff3]

I took my new lens out to the BMW Car Club autocross and have around 1100 images to sort through and rank. This one represents an attempt to be a little artistic. It also looks like I badly need a few 52mm ND filters (examine the EXIF data and the reasons will be apparent)

http://www.coates3.com/modules/gallery2/d/19046-2/_DSC1282.jpg

[hans3185]

Haven't been around in a while, but hey here ya go.
C+C always appreciated
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3409358905_239b6cd509_b.jpg

[Doylem]

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3131/mossylane.jpg

[LittleCanonKid]

Took a trip down to the beach today :)

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG37197_resized2.jpg

Canon Rebel XT
ISO 100
f/5.6
1/500

[Ozdoc]

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7365/lancastervictoria2.jpg

Brilliant light and sky as usual 'Professor'. May I ask where it is? Between MR and Google Maps, you can get quite a broad geography lesson following Photo of the Day.

[seattle]

http://nwdad.com/pic2/day94.jpg

[Doylem]

Brilliant light and sky as usual 'Professor'. May I ask where it is? Between MR and Google Maps, you can get quite a broad geography lesson following Photo of the Day.

Thank you. After so many days of winter gloom in UK, the light in early spring can be amazingly bright and penetrating. The shot is of Dalton Square in Lancaster...

[pdxflint]

Trapped ocean water after a high tide subsided at Taft beach, Taft (Lincoln City,) Oregon. More samples from the Panasonic Lumix LZ8 point 'n shoot. This little camera does have aperture-preferred, shutter-preferred and manual modes, along with all the usual digital wizardry scene modes (which I never use...:) ) It'll never replace my dSLR, but I can't complain too much - I only paid a C-note for it...

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zbn1AZDn-gg/SZ08krE44bI/AAAAAAAAHrk/3V2mFxP3njE/s800/P1010995.JPG

Camera: Panasonic
Model: DMC-LZ8
ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/125 sec
Aperture: 4.0
Focal Length: 5.2mm

[wheelhot]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3414365522_60f26b10c8_b.jpg
Ah, finally first post for the month, here is a shot recently taken from a Japanese artist art exhibition in iNTI Penang, here is the shot of the Batik artist. I added the yellowish/sepia cast cause the white background was too painful for the eyes :(

He must have a real nice life, doing things he like.

[Cliff3]

A very well prepared E36 from yesterday's autox.

http://www.coates3.com/modules/gallery2/d/19276-2/_DSC1248.jpg

[sangosimo]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/3416050616_edb06f5afa_b.jpg

C&C

[SayCheese]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/3416050616_edb06f5afa_b.jpg

C&C

Not bad, the only thing that spoils it for me is the wisp of cloud in the top right corner. Otherwise nice.

[srf4real]

windy cloudy day, made pretty nice waves tho.:)


ESA Regionals, Sebastian Inlet, FL
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee126/surferRob_photos/_3280890.jpg
(click it)

[joepunk]

Nikon D50
ASA 400 (yes, I still say asa a lot)
135mm Nikon 2.8? Manual Focus

There's 3 other members in the band.

[abijnk]

SIU Salukis vs. MSU (We, the Salukis, lost...)
MSU tries for a bunt.

[Phrasikleia]

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/SpiderWeb.jpg

[LittleCanonKid]

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG37233_straightened_resized.jpg

Canon Rebel XT
ISO 100
f/10
1/250

[darkeyes41]

ok so someone recently explained how to attach an image and make it larger on the thread. but i tried to do it and my picture showed up as a small blue question mark. i have my pictures posted on facebook so i clicked the yellow button with a mountain and a sun on it like i was told and copy and pasted the URL and it still didnt show up. im probably doing something wrong again but if anyone can help me out i'd really appreciate it. i'd like for the pictures to be large so i can see the detail better. thanks!

[Atomicfission92]

Just moved up from a P&S to a Panasonic DMC-G1 "dslr" although I'm not sure if you can really call it that cause its not a real SLR at all. So far so good, gotta pick up some filters and a tele lens and I should be set. Here's a pic from my quick run down the beach earlier today.

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/2380/p1020297r.jpg

[wheelhot]

ok so someone recently explained how to attach an image and make it larger on the thread. but i tried to do it and my picture showed up as a small blue question mark. i have my pictures posted on facebook so i clicked the yellow button with a mountain and a sun on it like i was told and copy and pasted the URL and it still didnt show up. im probably doing something wrong again but if anyone can help me out i'd really appreciate it. i'd like for the pictures to be large so i can see the detail better. thanks!

Ah, well I'm not sure how FB did it, but you can't link it that way, it will give a broken picture, same thing happen when I try to take a photo from my blog :(

[Doylem]

Still life with postbox...

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6591/postboxcockermouth.jpg

[seattle]

http://nwdad.com/pic2/day95.jpg

[pdxflint]

So she could run back across the bridge, and do it again...;) One of my Baja mutts (G. Knight) found the water of Schooner Creek to her liking as she adjusted to life in 'el norté.' This is another addition to the point 'n shoot collection. Canon A95.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zbn1AZDn-gg/SdIGsdh-u1I/AAAAAAAAH2w/K0YhcTjmUE4/s800/IMG_4026.JPG

Model: Canon PowerShot A95
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/400 sec
Aperture: 2.8
Focal Length: 7.8mm

[nuwomb]

http://blog.nuwomb.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/spring_2009_lopw_webb.jpg

Image from Photowalk this weekend (http://www.nuwomb.com/london-photowalk-via-old-east)

[Cliff3]

Another from Saturday's autoX (his time didn't count in the standings, but this thing was probably the fastest vehicle out there)

http://www.coates3.com/modules/gallery2/d/19268-2/_DSC1235.jpg

[gkarris]

Trapped ocean water after a high tide subsided at Taft beach, Taft (Lincoln City,) Oregon. More samples from the Panasonic Lumix LZ8 point 'n shoot. This little camera does have aperture-preferred, shutter-preferred and manual modes, along with all the usual digital wizardry scene modes (which I never use...:) ) It'll never replace my dSLR, but I can't complain too much - I only paid a C-note for it...

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zbn1AZDn-gg/SZ08krE44bI/AAAAAAAAHrk/3V2mFxP3njE/s800/P1010995.JPG

Camera: Panasonic
Model: DMC-LZ8
ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/125 sec
Aperture: 4.0
Focal Length: 5.2mm

So she could run back across the bridge, and do it again...;) One of my Baja mutts (G. Knight) found the water of Schooner Creek to her liking as she adjusted to life in 'el norté.' This is another addition to the point 'n shoot collection. Canon A95.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zbn1AZDn-gg/SdIGsdh-u1I/AAAAAAAAH2w/K0YhcTjmUE4/s800/IMG_4026.JPG

Model: Canon PowerShot A95
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/400 sec
Aperture: 2.8
Focal Length: 7.8mm

(aaaaaw....) :)

You, sir, are proof positive (hee, hee, pun) of my argument that it's a lot talent, not just "buying high-end equipment"...

Keep sharing!

[Educ8r]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3381/3418489290_d739be637d_o.jpg

[Phrasikleia]

ok so someone recently explained how to attach an image and make it larger on the thread. but i tried to do it and my picture showed up as a small blue question mark. i have my pictures posted on facebook so i clicked the yellow button with a mountain and a sun on it like i was told and copy and pasted the URL and it still didnt show up. im probably doing something wrong again but if anyone can help me out i'd really appreciate it. i'd like for the pictures to be large so i can see the detail better. thanks!

The images can't be hosted on FB unless your FB page is completely public. Have the images hosted elsewhere, like on Flickr or Photobucket or something.

[Wiredrawn]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3381/3418489290_d739be637d_o.jpg

With this photograph, I can't help but feel that although you have a good DOF, it would have been much better to have the head of the flower in focus, as opposed to just behind it. Currently, my eye is distracted between what my brain thinks should be the subject of the photo (the flower head) and what actually is in focus.

Great colours though. :)

[jamesarm97]

I really like this photo, the green 'food' or what ever they have looks cool.

- James

[cosmokanga2]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3596/3413677780_66aa2caaec.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stefanctf/3413677780/)

[jamesarm97]

Here are a few others I took that I liked. The rose was actually pretty small, about 1" across.

- James

[opo101]

Took this on the bus today

[srf4real]

Just moved up from a P&S to a Panasonic DMC-G1 "dslr" ...Obviously not a p+s sensor in that G1 - very clean and crisp. Nice lighting... thanks for posting, been wanting to see some 'real world images' from the world's smallest and lightest "dslr" - how is the video lag with that evf?;)

[NeGRit0]

ok so someone recently explained how to attach an image and make it larger on the thread. but i tried to do it and my picture showed up as a small blue question mark. i have my pictures posted on facebook so i clicked the yellow button with a mountain and a sun on it like i was told and copy and pasted the URL and it still didnt show up. im probably doing something wrong again but if anyone can help me out i'd really appreciate it. i'd like for the pictures to be large so i can see the detail better. thanks!

Ah, well I'm not sure how FB did it, but you can't link it that way, it will give a broken picture, same thing happen when I try to take a photo from my blog :(



It should work that way as well, just make sure what you are pasting is actually a photo file... (i.e. it ends in .jpg or .jpeg or whatever file format your pic is)

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[RedDragon870503]

C&C More than welcome!

[otter]

I haven't been here for a while but I guess I'll see about posting a few images again.

Victor Steinbrueck Park
Downtown Seattle

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3097/3090421419_041549c616_o.jpg

[SayCheese]

Took this on the bus today

Nice and simple, I like it.

[SayCheese]

Mine for today. Taken a few months back but only edited today.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3419752634_581fe537db_o.jpg

[pdxflint]

Haven't been around in a while, but hey here ya go.
C+C always appreciated
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3409358905_239b6cd509_b.jpg

I'm not sure why... but I kind of like it. Looks like a background texture in there, or layer... but I like the muted colors, and the grainy feeling. Might work as a b/w also...

(aaaaaw....) :)

You, sir, are proof positive (hee, hee, pun) of my argument that it's a lot talent, not just "buying high-end equipment"...

Keep sharing!

Thanks...:) Lots of talent here on this forum outshine my abilities... bit I appreciate it.

Here are a few others I took that I liked. The rose was actually pretty small, about 1" across.

- James

Love the snake... nice! It's my favorite of the ones you posted. <~ reminder: try to limit it to 1 pic a day... ;) >

[sonor]

http://chriskimberley.com/webphotos/cotswolds001.jpg

He trained with the Atomic Energy Authority making scientific glassware - now he makes glass animals

[Atomicfission92]

Obviously not a p+s sensor in that G1 - very clean and crisp. Nice lighting... thanks for posting, been wanting to see some 'real world images' from the world's smallest and lightest "dslr" - how is the video lag with that evf?;)

What video lag? :p Seriously though its as quick as a whip. My buddy tested this as he played with the camera as we were driving along at 40 mph. It is just like having a ovf.

Here is another pic from yesterday. Not sure if you can tell but the sliver of land along the horizon is actually the coast of Connecticut.
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3905/p1020358.jpg

[Phrasikleia]

Take two of the ghost tree:

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/EtherealTree.jpg

[ipodtoucher]

Mine for today, walked the Cherry Blossoms and got a few shots, C&C always welcome!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3420267402_ffcd0ff1db_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/wesjoyce)

[joepunk]

Nikon D50
ASA 800
135mm f/2.8 MF

[LittleCanonKid]

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG37453_cropped_resized.jpg

Canon Rebel XT
ISO 400
f/4.5
1/3

[SayCheese]

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG37453_cropped_resized.jpg

Canon Rebel XT
ISO 400
f/4.5
1/3

Nice image. Personally I would crop it horizontally where the blue fades to black. I think that the black is just wasted otherwise.

[dannyboi83]

Here is mine for the day, taken a little while ago, but only just managed to stitch it together. Hope you like it.

Dan

[Cliff3]

Another from Saturday's autoX. My buddy Matt has a little air under his right front tire.

http://www.coates3.com/modules/gallery2/d/19282-2/_DSC1272.jpg

[otter]

December snow in Seattle.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/3140121096_1e4b9a97f7_o.jpg

[Educ8r]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3553/3420770235_7c5e8b5f78_o.jpg

[LittleCanonKid]

Nice image. Personally I would crop it horizontally where the blue fades to black. I think that the black is just wasted otherwise.Thanks. I'll try out your suggestion later and see how it turns out. :)

[Doylem]

The cobbled street of Haworth... where the Brontë girls lived...

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/6117/haworth.jpg

[jmdfd415]

C&C appreciated! *clickable*

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/3402388567_e8eb7400cd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdeaton21/3402388567/sizes/l/)

Camera: Nikon D80
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 50 mm
Shutter/Aperture: 1/3200 sec @ f/2.8
Lens: Promaster 17-50mm f2.8

[darkeyes41]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3421668503_9ef5d1344b_b.jpg

[Shaun.P]

I just have to say that the photo's here are breathtaking and really inspiring.

I look forward to sharing some soon!

[sonor]

http://chriskimberley.com/webphotos/cotswolds002.jpg

[srf4real]

Sometimes Corey gets a little over-excited... but he's only in seventh grade and rips a lot. One day he will compete against Kelly Slater and the rest of the kings.;)

ESA Regional finals, Sebastian Inlet, FL
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee126/surferRob_photos/_3292009.jpg

[wheelhot]

awesome moment you got there srf4real

[iCris]

Mine for today,taken a few ago but edited today. :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/3422542080_122fbb7480.jpg
Through this I see the world.

[joepunk]

Dearboy

[darkeyes41]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3645/3422474746_ac3c5ca98d_b.jpg

[dannyboi83]

166313

I'm starting a project looking into the way that we treat the world around us, here is what I did today. Will be starting a website soon, and will post link when its up and running. Thanks for looking hope you like my work. Also first attempt at HDR, still got along way to go to perfect it.

Dan

[Cliff3]

Another from Saturday's autoX, this time using my 80-200. This new M3 won its class. He was running r-comp tires on what looked to be Fikse wheels.

http://www.coates3.com/modules/gallery2/d/19408-2/_DSC1765.jpg

[otter]

Lake Union, Seattle

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/3139291653_efc10105c8_o.jpg

[Doylem]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/3402388567_e8eb7400cd_b.jpg
C&C appreciated

It's a great shot. If I was going to be picky, I'd say the pic would benefit from a bit of 'breathing space' around the bird (so the feet and tail aren't on the very edge of the frame), and if you'd taken half a step to the left, the post wouldn't be coming out of the gull's head. Yes, I know. Picky... ;)


Haworth churchyard...

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/3933/gravestones.jpg

[NeGRit0]

Lake Union, Seattle

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/3139291653_efc10105c8_o.jpg

Was this image edited? or straight from the camera? I love how the boater is sooo much brighter than the surroundings.

[jrm27]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3396809051_d27b36a1c1_o.jpg

[otter]

Was this image edited? or straight from the camera? I love how the boater is sooo much brighter than the surroundings.

Pretty much a straight shot, I think. Maybe a slight bit of cropping. Been a few months since I did anything to it.

[sonor]

http://chriskimberley.com/webphotos/cotswolds003.jpg

[NeGRit0]

Pretty much a straight shot, I think. Maybe a slight bit of cropping. Been a few months since I did anything to it.

Very nice. I actually set it as my wallpaper here at work. Thanks for sharing :D

[Phrasikleia]

http://chriskimberley.com/webphotos/cotswolds003.jpg




Wow! Absolutely superb photo! Definitely not a run-of-the-mill swan shot. The backlit wings are just perfect!

[LittleCanonKid]

Fantastic capture, sonor... Simply amazing. :)

I like this shot, lens flare and all...

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG37303_resized.png

Canon Rebel XT
ISO 100
f/10
1/320

[NeGRit0]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3424026583_84b49c0d31_b.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3568/3424025839_704e60271a_b.jpg



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Now playing on iTunes: UGK feat. Twista - Something Going Wrong

[diemos]

beautiful flower and that M3 looks sick.

[Lummi]

Hi Guys. Long time admirer of the photo threads on this forum.
Feeling brave tonight to add my 1st contribution.
Inspired by a recent Valdore shot I saw & just had to figure out how to do it.
Not sure if my technique is The Way, but It worked for me.
http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm474/Lummi_2008/3Rob.jpg

[NeGRit0]

Hi Guys. Long time admirer of the photo threads on this forum.
Feeling brave tonight to add my 1st contribution.
Inspired by a recent Valdore shot I saw & just had to figure out how to do it.
Not sure if my technique is The Way, but It worked for me.

That looks awesome. Did you use photoshop for the post processing?

[Cliff3]

Hi Guys. Long time admirer of the photo threads on this forum.
Feeling brave tonight to add my 1st contribution.
Inspired by a recent Valdore shot I saw & just had to figure out how to do it.
Not sure if my technique is The Way, but It worked for me.


One of your doppelgangers is casting no shadow :eek: Where's my silver cross and oaken stake?

[ipodtoucher]

Another of the Cherry Blossoms :) C&C always loved!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3419457145_73330db057_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/wesjoyce)

[hector]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3583/3424538950_b61aa4bec6.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chthomson/3424538950/)

Took this today holding an old 50mm f1.8 reversed over the kit lens on my D40.
(Plug - check out the poor mans macro thread and post some of your improvised macro shots!)

[oblomow]

http://chriskimberley.com/webphotos/cotswolds003.jpg



This is great, a classic. Straight from a fairytale story.

[wheelhot]

excellent shots LCK and Sonor ;)

[sonor]

Wow! Absolutely superb photo! Definitely not a run-of-the-mill swan shot. The backlit wings are just perfect!

Fantastic capture, sonor... Simply amazing. :)

This is great, a classic. Straight from a fairytale story.

excellent shots LCK and Sonor ;)

Thanks Phrasikleia, LittleCanonKid, oblomow & wheelhot.

The sun was going down and the swan was friendly - hanging around at the edge of the lake right next to me - so I got myself in position and waited to see if it would do anything interesting...then fired of a quick burst when it stood up.

[Karasu]

Another of the Cherry Blossoms :) C&C always loved!



I was out there this weekend as well. Lovely weather.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/RoyalMuse/photography/IMG_0648-1.jpg

This is my favorite of the pictures I took. I had to stand on my tippy-toes to reach the tag.

[JayRob]

Lunar Eclipse!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3421941265_e75ae359a0.jpg

[wheelhot]

The sun was going down and the swan was friendly - hanging around at the edge of the lake right next to me - so I got myself in position and waited to see if it would do anything interesting...then fired of a quick burst when it stood up.

Awesome, great job btw. How fast was your shutter speed and what's the maximum burst ur camera have?

JayRob, that's a beautiful moon shot, how did you get it?

[Ryan1524]

My housemate got a new kitten:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3424989329_33b69f8478.jpg

[Atomicfission92]

Went out today for a quick photo tour of one of my favorite places on my Island and ended up filling my 4 Gb card :D

Here's a few of my favorites from today. I'll have more to come after I finish going through all of them.
Links for a couple more.
Pic 1 (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3632/3425011845_a14358053c.jpg), Pic 2 (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3425816182_3e24de9296.jpg), Pic 3 (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/3425813484_d0dca14417.jpg), Pic 4 (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3363/3425819682_e12f8bd6dc.jpg)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/3425815376_17e1147e76.jpg

[Phrasikleia]

Went out today for a quick photo tour of one of my favorite places on my Island and ended up filling my 4 Gb card :D

Here's a few of my favorites from today. I'll have more to come after I finish going through all of them.

Welcome to the daily thread, Atomicfission92. Just keep in mind that Photo of the Day means just that: photo...singular! (one per day) :)

[Atomicfission92]

Welcome to the daily thread, Atomicfission92. Just keep in mind that Photo of the Day means just that: photo...singular! (one per day) :)

Sorry about that, trimmed it down to fit. ;)

[JayRob]

Awesome, great job btw. How fast was your shutter speed and what's the maximum burst ur camera have?

JayRob, that's a beautiful moon shot, how did you get it?

thanks man, i took it with my canon xsi through a 70-300mm lens. Used a tripod and about 1 sec exposure.

[Woodrow72]

I took this for my photography class and love how it turned out. I would love comments and suggestion I am always looking to learn

[dannyboi83]

166420

Here is mine for the day, hope you like it.

Dan

[Doylem]

http://chriskimberley.com/webphotos/cotswolds003.jpg

The sun was going down and the swan was friendly - hanging around at the edge of the lake right next to me - so I got myself in position and waited to see if it would do anything interesting...then fired of a quick burst when it stood up.

This sounds like another vote for 'patience' and 'hanging around', in the 'patience vs Photoshop' debate. ;)

Terrific pic. It reminds me of all those myths about people turning into swans, with the image being just one frame from an ongoing narrative...

A quiet corner of Cockermouth (it was tough getting the verticals to line up, with buildings leaning at odd angles}...

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/6599/cockermouthempty.jpg

[wheelhot]

This sounds like another vote for 'patience' and 'hanging around', in the 'patience vs Photoshop' debate.

Yup, agree with the master here. I wonder if this applies to photographing events too cause I did both, one is hang around and took photos of whatever attracts me and another is stand at a spot, adjust the settings to get what I want (meaning do a few test shots) and look around for a moment and if it looks like something good is going to happen, prefocus and wait for it to happen. Anything I do wrong? or improvements?

For most of the time, eventhough I get less photos by doing the second technique but I am happy with most of it whereas the first one will end up with lots of photos but not that happy with the result. The problem with the second method is if I screw up the shots :(

Terrific pic. It reminds me of all those myths about people turning into swans, with the image being just one frame from an ongoing narrative...

Wow, where did you get that myth from? Never heard of it :eek:

You know what, I love your current village shots, it looks really subtle yet somehow beautifully composed.

dannyboi, interesting shot, never thought of it but I find the top left too dark cause I cannot see any detail, how does the color version looks like?

thanks man, i took it with my canon xsi through a 70-300mm lens. Used a tripod and about 1 sec exposure.

thanks :D

[alumac]

This is a Parisian Town Hall in Vaugirard. Taken with a Nikon D60. Tone mapped in Photomatix Pro and edited in Adobe PS CS4

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3426210116_a0888e7b55_b.jpg

[Doylem]

Yup, agree with the master here. I wonder if this applies to photographing events too cause I did both, one is hang around and took photos of whatever attracts me and another is stand at a spot, adjust the settings to get what I want (meaning do a few test shots) and look around for a moment and if it looks like something good is going to happen, prefocus and wait for it to happen. Anything I do wrong? or improvements?

Maybe this is the test of any method: that, one way or another, it produces better pictures. Or a better 'strike rate'. Or a more effective use of the time available. Having the camera on a tripod, and composition 'locked', may seem rather restricting... but I'm finding it frees me up to really watch what's happening, and what might happen next...

You know what, I love your current village shots, it looks really subtle yet somehow beautifully composed.

...My 'method' also makes my pix very still. If I wanted them to look dynamic, I'd have to change my way of working. Of course, a lot of the 'subtlety' comes from the fact that people in these little towns seem very keen to paint their house with pastel-coloured paints. ;)

Wow, where did you get that myth from? Never heard of it :eek:

Myths and legends from many different cultures feature people (usually women) turning into swans... or being turned into swans. Just google 'swan myth' or check out Wikipedia... :)

[alumac]

I took this for my photography class and love how it turned out. I would love comments and suggestion I am always looking to learn

Love the picture! Admire the vivid colors!

[Lummi]

That looks awesome. Did you use photoshop for the post processing?

Thanks, No photoshop. I used Pixelmator.

One of your doppelgangers is casting no shadow :eek: Where's my silver cross and oaken stake?

Thank you Cliff3, you have taught me a new word here (doppelgangers)
Also I'll pay more attention to the shadows next time. Mind the Garlic :p

[sonor]

Awesome, great job btw. How fast was your shutter speed and what's the maximum burst ur camera have?


Thanks wheelhot. Photo details were...

Nikon D200 with Sigma 18-50 at 18mm
f8, 1/320, ISO200

The D200 has two continuous modes - 3fps & 5fps I think. I only had it set to the lower one (CL).

[sonor]

http://chriskimberley.com/webphotos/cotswolds004.jpg

Just before it stretched its wings

[Phrasikleia]

Wow, where did you get that myth from? Never heard of it :eek:

The "original" swan metamorphosis is probably the one of Zeus, who turned himself into a beautiful swan so that he could seduce Leda. Zeus was quite the playboy, you know. ;)


http://chriskimberley.com/webphotos/cotswolds004.jpg

Just before it stretched its wings


Yup, that's Zeus, all right. ;)

Another great shot, Sonor. :)

[sonor]

This sounds like another vote for 'patience' and 'hanging around', in the 'patience vs Photoshop' debate. ;)

Terrific pic. It reminds me of all those myths about people turning into swans, with the image being just one frame from an ongoing narrative...

Thanks Doylem. I don't always have time to sit around waiting for things to happen, but it generally pays dividends when I do. It's very rewarding to plan the shot in advance and watch it falling into place. A little processing afterwards can make a good image even better, but I hardly needed to do anything with this one.

[NeGRit0]

I took this for my photography class and love how it turned out. I would love comments and suggestion I am always looking to learn

The colors are SO vivid, i love it!



Here is mine for the day, hope you like it.

Dan

I agree there is tooo much black in the top left corner, perhaps some cropping could help some...

Thanks, No photoshop. I used Pixelmator.



Cool. How is the ease of use for that prog? (I have not heard of that one)

[wheelhot]

Awesome sonor, you really captured the moment ;) And its pretty cool u get that shot with 3 fps :D

[otter]

Gasworks Park, Seattle. Last December.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/3139291275_427d89b5d7_o.jpg

[Doylem]

^^^

Great capture... great expression... and something painful about to happen...

[darkeyes41]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3337/3421667635_30214bd1d5_b.jpg

[Edge100]

http://chriskimberley.com/webphotos/cotswolds004.jpg

Just before it stretched its wings


Love this! Great colours, and just a great capture overall.

[mrkgoo]

Sonor: I love that shot!

Sorry, stretchy, stretchy:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/3420662831_434d525bd7_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10611750@N07/3420662831/sizes/o/)
From Big Sur, California

[HiRez]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3425949412_5ee77fb3fc_b.jpg

Panasonic DMC-LX3, ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ sec at f/5.0, ‒ 1 EV, ISO 80

[gkarris]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3425949412_5ee77fb3fc_b.jpg

Panasonic DMC-LX3, ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ sec at f/5.0, ‒ 1 EV, ISO 80

Pretty cool... another P&S?

[jmdfd415]

*clickable* I posted this a couple weeks back in one of the photo contest on here but I like it so much I figured I would post it on here to get a little more feedback.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/3402389641_832d544753_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdeaton21/3402389641/sizes/l/)

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 1/3200 sec @f/2.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Lens: Promaster 17-50mm f2.8

[Cliff3]

My dog, in one of her stranger moments...

http://www.coates3.com/modules/gallery2/d/242-2/melody02.jpg

She is quite old now, in rapidly declining health, and this is likely to be her last weekend with us :(

[HiRez]

Pretty cool... another P&S?Thanks gkarris, the LX3 (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicdmclx3/) is kind of a P&S. It's a compact camera that does have pretty extensive manual features if you want to use them, including RAW ability. This shot was in program (auto) mode although I did knock the exposure down to not blow out the highlights in the clouds.

Anyway, they bring those sheep in to graze the grass on a hill behind where I work. There were some cool clouds that day so I stopped off to snap a few pics on my way home.

[Doylem]

I don't always have time to sit around waiting for things to happen, but it generally pays dividends when I do. It's very rewarding to plan the shot in advance and watch it falling into place.

I was standing around, camera on tripod, in a small town.
Guy: "You look as if you're waiting for something to happen".
Me: "Yes".
Guy: "Well, what?"
Me: "I don't know... It hasn't happened yet".
Guy: "Ah, fair enough"... and wanders off... ;)

Nothing much happening at Gawthorpe Hall, either...

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/1708/gawthorpehall.jpg

[ipodtoucher]

New Quarter, new classes. This one is from Lighting class. We had one hot light set up and were taking shots with a single light, then using the reflector to add light to the other side. This was the first one I took when I turned the camera on :p C&C always appreciated!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/3424146831_4298e014a3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/wesjoyce)

[LittleCanonKid]

Well, jmdfd415, there's not much else to say besides fantastic shot. ;)

Let the night life begin!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG37423_resized.png

Canon Rebel XT
ISO 400
f/5.6
0.6

[Phrasikleia]

*clickable* I posted this a couple weeks back in one of the photo contest on here but I like it so much I figured I would post it on here to get a little more feedback.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/3402389641_832d544753_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdeaton21/3402389641/sizes/l/)

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 1/3200 sec @f/2.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Lens: Promaster 17-50mm f2.8

I already shared my thoughts on this one in the contest thread. I think it's a terrific shot and gave my reasons there. All I could add would be the one thing you might consider to amplify its effect even more. If you cloned out the couple walking in the distance, it would ratchet up the tension another notch by further isolating the guy on the bench. Something to consider. :)

[TheReef]

http://chriskimberley.com/webphotos/cotswolds003.jpg



Amazing shot, sonor!

[Phil A.]

Here's a picture I took in Lanzarote. I particularly like this shot because the baby bird in the background adds a lot of character - it looks as if it's about to step up for its lunch :D

[jmdfd415]

I already shared my thoughts on this one in the contest thread. I think it's a terrific shot and gave my reasons there. All I could add would be the one thing you might consider to amplify its effect even more. If you cloned out the couple walking in the distance, it would ratchet up the tension another notch by further isolating the guy on the bench. Something to consider. :)

Hmmm didnt even think of that for some reason haha. I might give it a shot later and see what comes of it.

[jons]

I was standing around, camera on tripod, in a small town.
Guy: "You look as if you're waiting for something to happen".
Me: "Yes".
Guy: "Well, what?"
Me: "I don't know... It hasn't happened yet".
Guy: "Ah, fair enough"... and wanders off... ;)

Nothing much happening at Gawthorpe Hall, either...

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/1708/gawthorpehall.jpg

Was this with a tilt shift lens?

[Atomicfission92]

Another from the other day. Went out today to try another spot I know about but it didn't pan out the way I wanted it to.

Lemme know what you think.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3425817534_daf72153cd_o.jpg

[Phrasikleia]

Let the night life begin!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG37423_resized.png

Canon Rebel XT
ISO 400
f/5.6
0.6

Nice one. Is that LA?


Another look at a calla lily:

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/CallaLily2.jpg

[LittleCanonKid]

Nice one. Is that LA?


Another look at a calla lily:

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/CallaLily2.jpgThanks! Yup, it's LA. All of these trips to Griffith Observatory have had a couple redeeming shots. :) Amazing detail on the pollen, by the way.

Atomicfission92, I like the general feel and composition, but the sky seems to drag any sort of possible mood down. Perhaps you could try it in better lighting?

[Doylem]

Was this with a tilt shift lens?

No, just the kit 18-70 on a Nikon D200. I was shooting from an elevated garden, which put me at just the right height to keep the verticals straight(ish). And I finished the job (only a minor tweak) in Photoshop.

I posted this a couple weeks back in one of the photo contest on here but I like it so much I figured I would post it on here to get a little more feedback.

Erm, once you say you "like your picture so much", you've rather pre-empted any further comment. ;)

[RHVC59]

Went out to catch the moon rise tonight. All of a sudden it was there...

I started off shooting manual, at ISO 100 F8 1/40, but with the color of the moon, and the haze i guess there just was not quite enough light for that.

Anyway it was very red until it was well up in the sky.

Questions: When using a tripod should one use the lens VR or IS?
In low light situations when focusing manually, is here a trick to insure the focus?,

With my lens one focuses past infinity, which is not a good thing, especiall when added to my need for progressive eyeglasses,


F5/6 1/25 ISO 100 200 mm 4f-5.6f vr off, tripod

Click on the thumb to get a more accurate color rendtion, as the thumbnail is pretty dull.

[wheelhot]

Phrasikleia, how did you get your shots that close? my 100 mm can never get that, it will reach its MFD :( , did you cropped it?

[pdxflint]

Driftwood log, Taft, Oregon. Another from the little Lumix LZ8.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zbn1AZDn-gg/SZeXes9F6AI/AAAAAAAAHm0/GVkD-e_Dwq4/s800/P1010835.JPG

Camera: Panasonic
Model: DMC-LZ8
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/400 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Focal Length: 5.2mm

[Doylem]

Not too sure if this will interest anyone, but I get a daily quote, via email, of the words of Jiddhu Krishnamurti. Todays offering, below, is a concise summation of how (maybe even why) I take photos. :)

I wonder if you have ever walked along a crowded street, or a lonely road, and just looked at things without thought? There is a state of observation without the interference of thought. Though you are aware of everything about you, and you recognize the person, the mountain, the tree, or the oncoming car, yet the mind is not functioning in the usual pattern of thought. I don't know if this has ever happened to you. Do try it sometime when you are driving or walking. Just look without thought; observe without the reaction which breeds thought. Though you recognize color and form, though you see the stream, the car, the goat, the bus, there is no reaction, but merely negative observation; and that very state of so-called negative observation is action. Such a mind can utilize knowledge in carrying out what it has to do, but it is free of thought in the sense that it is not functioning in terms of reaction. With such a mind - a mind that is attentive without reaction - you can go to the office, and all the rest of it.

[pdxflint]

My dog, in one of her stranger moments...

http://www.coates3.com/modules/gallery2/d/242-2/melody02.jpg

She is quite old now, in rapidly declining health, and this is likely to be her last weekend with us :(
I just wanted to say, I feel for you. It's tough letting go of a faithful companion after a lot of years of tail-wagging and unconditional acceptance and love. I've been there. It's never easy, but the most loving gift you can give her is to let her go when it's time. She's done her job... and done it well. Now, it's your turn...
Peace be with you, cliff.

[Phreakuency]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3611/3428050299_400610977e_b.jpg

[dornoforpyros]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/3427052885_6b8b414704_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dornoforpyro/3427052885/sizes/o/)

This is a shot I've been eying up every morning during my commute for about 2 months now. Every day I pass this point, look out the window and go "damn, that would make a great picture'

So this morning I grabbed my camera bag, got off my bus 2 stops earlier then ussual and finally grabbed it.

[otter]

More Seattle fun in the snow from this past winter (that doesn't seem to want to end).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/3143475930_04b23ebb91_o.jpg

[Cliff3]

I just wanted to say, I feel for you. It's tough letting go of a faithful companion after a lot of years of tail-wagging and unconditional acceptance and love. I've been there. It's never easy, but the most loving gift you can give her is to let her go when it's time. She's done her job... and done it well. Now, it's your turn...
Peace be with you, cliff.

Thanks. We go to the vet for the last time tomorrow at 10:30. I've had this kid for nearly a third of my life, and there will be a dog-sized hole in it for a while.

On the positive side, I am looking forward to having floors that stay clean for more than 5 minutes or so for the first time in 16 years...

[gkarris]

Driftwood log, Taft, Oregon. Another from the little Lumix LZ8.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zbn1AZDn-gg/SZeXes9F6AI/AAAAAAAAHm0/GVkD-e_Dwq4/s800/P1010835.JPG

Camera: Panasonic
Model: DMC-LZ8
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/400 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Focal Length: 5.2mm

WOW....

You should write a photography book, "How to beat the Pros with your $100 Point 'n Shoot..." :eek:

:D

[fett]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3428504973_a5e648aa05_o.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinloganphoto/3428504973/)

[Phrasikleia]

Phrasikleia, how did you get your shots that close? my 100 mm can never get that, it will reach its MFD :( , did you cropped it?

A calla lily is a very big flower. The bloom can reach about 15cm in length. My 60mm has a minimum focusing distance of 20cm. So I did crop, but only about 25 percent of the frame.


Another one from my marigolds set:

http://www.megethos.com/Phrasikleia/MarigoldsWithFence.jpg

[cosmokanga2]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3428727443_cf380528c2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stefanctf/3428727443)

[masteroflondon]

I just wanted to say, I feel for you. It's tough letting go of a faithful companion after a lot of years of tail-wagging and unconditional acceptance and love. I've been there. It's never easy, but the most loving gift you can give her is to let her go when it's time. She's done her job... and done it well. Now, it's your turn...
Peace be with you, cliff.

Well said. I'd also like to offer my sympathies and best wishes for you both.

[jmdfd415]

*clickable* C&C appreciated

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3403196438_faa1b1f480_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdeaton21/3403196438/sizes/l/)

[NeGRit0]

This is a shot I've been eying up every morning during my commute for about 2 months now. Every day I pass this point, look out the window and go "damn, that would make a great picture'

So this morning I grabbed my camera bag, got off my bus 2 stops earlier then ussual and finally grabbed it.


Quite a lovely shot, was there any post processing?

[Doylem]

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/2162/cockermouthhouses.jpg

[LittleCanonKid]

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f230/lock22/IMG37250_resized.png

Canon Rebel XT
ISO 100
f/16
1/125

[Paulimac24]

Fett's last shot, I don't know how to put the thumbnail in.

Beautiful, simply beautiful :)

[Doylem]

Fett's last shot, I don't know how to put the thumbnail in.

Beautiful, simply beautiful :)

Quote the pic... but change the IMG tags to TIMG...

[aprofetto]

FIAT 500 Abarth edition.

Taken with my iPhone. :o

http://gallery.me.com/aprofetto/100033/photo1239382043614/web.jpg?ver=12393820430001

[sonor]

Thanks for all the comments on the swan photos. This is the last one for the moment...


http://chriskimberley.com/webphotos/cotswolds005.jpg

[JayRob]

Went out to catch the moon rise tonight. All of a sudden it was there...

I started off shooting manual, at ISO 100 F8 1/40, but with the color of the moon, and the haze i guess there just was not quite enough light for that.

Anyway it was very red until it was well up in the sky.

Questions: When using a tripod should one use the lens VR or IS?
In low light situations when focusing manually, is here a trick to insure the focus?,

With my lens one focuses past infinity, which is not a good thing, especiall when added to my need for progressive eyeglasses,


F5/6 1/25 ISO 100 200 mm 4f-5.6f vr off, tripod

Click on the thumb to get a more accurate color rendtion, as the thumbnail is pretty dull.


Try using a higher ISO about 800, also a longer exposure would probably give you better results for low light conditions. As for VR or IS lens it probably doesn't matter, they pretty much give you the same results.

[Phrasikleia]

Thanks for all the comments on the swan photos. This is the last one for the moment...


http://chriskimberley.com/webphotos/cotswolds005.jpg



That's one magical swan. He turns all photos of him into gold. :)

[LittleCanonKid]

That's one magical swan. He turns all photos of him into gold. :)Hah! I won't even try to top that compliment. Nice work (both Phrasikleia and sonor)! :cool:

[minitrialer]

Mountain Biking in Matlock....

[ipodtoucher]

New day new picture! Let's get some convo going with this one :) Another shot from the Lighting class with a single hotlight as the source.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3424146843_5986dc0c5e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/wesjoyce)

[AxisOfBeagles]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3403196438_faa1b1f480_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdeaton21/3403196438/sizes/l/)

The more I look at this photo full size, the more I really like it. Light, color, composition, clarity, mood. Pictures like this inspire me to try new and different lighting opportunities.

Kudos.

[w_parietti22]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3429853315_402f855813_b.jpg

[mac88]

^^That's a nice picture (Love what the black & white contrast does for the mood). Did you know that man or was that a random shot?

[sangosimo]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3429691757_482650b89a.jpg

[w_parietti22]

^^That's a nice picture (Love what the black & white contrast does for the mood). Did you know that man or was that a random shot?

Thanks. No, just a random man in my favorite coffee shop today. :)

[mac88]

I know probably absolutely nothing about photography, but, I like it (it struck something in me when I saw it) and that's a quality shot. Keep them coming.

[RHVC59]

Try using a higher ISO about 800, also a longer exposure would probably give you better results for low light conditions. As for VR or IS lens it probably doesn't matter, they pretty much give you the same results.

Thanks I will try it next month if the weather cooperates.

Actually I was wondering if one should us it on a tripod

[Ryan1524]

I think this is Garbage. ;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3430153779_f5abf20ede_b.jpg

[wgr73]

First picture post here at MR....please C&C. I just started like 2-3 days ago. Thanks!


Tonight in the rain...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3430270629_7d5bcf8a3e.jpg

[oblomow]

I think this is Garbage. ;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3430153779_f5abf20ede_b.jpg

Trust me, it is. :)