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Camera: Fujifilm X-E1
Lens: Fujinon XF35mmF1.4 R
ISO: 200
Shutter Speed: 1/8 sec
Aperture: /5.6
Other Details: All manual settings. No flash.
One continuous [daylight balanced] light source.
Metered with a Sekonic L-358.
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Photo of the day: December 2012
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ijohn, you got some nice detail in that one. The ring flash will help a lot, as would some focusing rails (for focus stacking) if you really get into doing macro.
Yeah, I thought the same thing. Perhaps his examples are not the best for showing what luminosity masks can do.
Many thanks for the interest in my Articles.
Yes, that's right: two layers that are Smart Objects, each a raw file, and the top one containing a layer mask (at least that's the most basic utilization).
Since this topic of Luminosity Masks seems to be coming up a lot here in this thread, I decided to put together a proto-Article (if you will) on the subject. I made a special page that is not accessible via any links on my website. I will share the URL here, and if there seems to be enough interest, I may expand upon it and move it to my official Articles page (that's right: you all here on this forum are getting insider access! ). I hope any of you who read it will let me know in the comments if you think it's a topic worthy of Article status. And here is the LINK.
Yeah, I thought the same thing. Perhaps his examples are not the best for showing what luminosity masks can do.
Many thanks for the interest in my Articles.
Yes, that's right: two layers that are Smart Objects, each a raw file, and the top one containing a layer mask (at least that's the most basic utilization).Since this topic of Luminosity Masks seems to be coming up a lot here in this thread, I decided to put together a proto-Article (if you will) on the subject. I made a special page that is not accessible via any links on my website. I will share the URL here, and if there seems to be enough interest, I may expand upon it and move it to my official Articles page (that's right: you all here on this forum are getting insider access!
). I hope any of you who read it will let me know in the comments if you think it's a topic worthy of Article status. And here is the LINK. 
genshi, so far I'm loving what I've seen of your new camera. Great detail, good contrast, could be the operator though!
genshi, so far I'm loving what I've seen of your new camera. Great detail, good contrast, could be the operator though!
Thanks!
I have to say, it is an amazing camera. I use to shoot with a Canon DSLR and the 50mm f/1.4 lens, but this little Fuji kicks it's butt! (it was an older cheaper Canon.)
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I have a set of tracks ordered and I've gotten the program "DSLRRemotePro" to help there also. From my cursory research, I'll be using masks a lot with the photo stacking.
I hope any of you who read it will let me know in the comments if you think it's a topic worthy of Article status. And here is the LINK.
Phrasikleia, this doesn't load the pictures properly for me in firefox, they are really tiny, the sliders are there though! In safari they don't load at all, even after closing and reopening it several times. Just thought I'd let you know. Thank you for the rosetta stone (the final paragraph), this is manna from heaven to me.
Phrasikleia, this doesn't load the pictures properly for me in firefox, they are really tiny, the sliders are there though! In safari they don't load at all, even after closing and reopening it several times. Just thought I'd let you know. Thank you for the rosetta stone (the final paragraph), this is manna from heaven to me.
Many thanks for letting me know. I found something in the settings that I had somehow inadvertently changed, so I changed it back. The image sliders should work now (perhaps after a reload or relaunch). I've just tested the page on two Macs running OS X, one machine running Windows 7, one running Linux, and one iPad. Seems to be working now.
Glad I decided to test it out here before making it fully "public"!OK, how about a photo...here's another one from the Dolomites...
OK, how about a photo...here's another one from the Dolomites...
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Is it the photo playing tricks on me or is that house on, what seems to be, quite a significant slant!
Yep, it's crazy how they built that hut. It looks like it's going to slide right off the mountain. Part of the ground level is 'sunken' on the slope, which makes it look so strange from this angle.
OK, how about a photo...here's another one from the Dolomites...
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The Mistress of Light strikes again!
At first with the buildings I thought you must be looking down at them from such a steep angle that it made them appear warped or angled downwards, but if they are built into the hillside, I can accept that and stop letting it do my head in...
My first time using off camera strobes. Borrowed from the university stores and in a bad state with lots of bits and bobs broken and misused!
Titled "Happy Accident" as the PC Sync cord had slipped out a little causing the shutter to fire slightly out of sync of the flash giving the harsh roll off at the bottom of the frame.
Definitely something I will be trying again in the near future!
As always, comments are appreciated.
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Happy Accident by acearchie, on Flickr
Titled "Happy Accident" as the PC Sync cord had slipped out a little causing the shutter to fire slightly out of sync of the flash giving the harsh roll off at the bottom of the frame.
Definitely something I will be trying again in the near future!
As always, comments are appreciated.
Happy Accident by acearchie, on Flickr
The Mistress of Light strikes again!
Hey, I think I was the first one who used that phrase for P.
But if the shoe fits... Glad to share with my fellow POTD mates The phrase does aptly fit P's talented work.
My first attempt at macro with no lighting, which this does need to bring out more detail. A macro LED ring light is on its way to start me off with regard of light. This was taken using a 28-80mm lens with its front lens assembly removed and a UV filter put on to stop the entry of dust. It gets 1:1.75 magnification. Not too bad for $80 worth! I have a reversing ring for my 50mm f/1.8, but it doesn't have the magnification of this, so I've got bellows and a macro track/rails coming for that setup.
This is the stamen of a daisy. Total width of the picture is about 25mm.
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Well done ijohn! I'm always fascinated with an image captured by a camera and lens that the eye (well, mine anyway) can't see. Looking forward to seeing more of this endeavour.
My first time using off camera strobes. Borrowed from the university stores and in a bad state with lots of bits and bobs broken and misused!
Titled "Happy Accident" as the PC Sync cord had slipped out a little causing the shutter to fire slightly out of sync of the flash giving the harsh roll off at the bottom of the frame.
Definitely something I will be trying again in the near future!
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Happy Accident by acearchie, on Flickr
You've posted some really great portraiture shots acearchie but I have to say that "Happy Accident" tops the list...BEAUTIFUL!
Thank you all for the supportive comments on my last post of a Pine Grosbeak (chowing-down). Here is another shot of the little guy...
Cheers! It's comments like that that make me want to get out and shoot again straight away.
All the other shots I have posted have been from film negatives and this is my first digital so I can afford to be a bit more trigger happy! Really enjoyed being able to manipulate the lights and I will be sure to post more from the set and hopefully more from shoots in the future!
Titled "Happy Accident" as the PC Sync cord had slipped out a little causing the shutter to fire slightly out of sync of the flash giving the harsh roll off at the bottom of the frame.
Definitely something I will be trying again in the near future!
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Happy Accident by acearchie, on Flickr
Drama, intrigue and by accident! I'd rather think of it as synchronicity!
Did a photo shoot for the Wife.
Here's a couple of pictures I did from a photo shoot with the wife.
She's an ultra runner obviously.
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Here's a couple of pictures I did from a photo shoot with the wife.
She's an ultra runner obviously.
