Photo of the day: December 2012

ijohn.8.80 · 05:43 PM

It's well and truly into the first day of December here in Oz, so I'll get the ball rolling.

Welcome to Photo of the Day. The POTD thread was started by iGary in May, 2006 and converted to a monthly thread in November 2007 by Arn. POTD is one of the most popular picture groups on MacRumors, often exceeding 500 posts and 20,000 views per month.

Photo of the Day is intended to be a showcase for your best pictures. There is no limit to your gear, just your imagination. P&S and film cameras are welcome along with DSLRs. There are no themes like the Fortnightly Challenge and Weekly Contest, and no winners (or losers) either.

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*One Photo per Day - Don't post more than one photo each day.

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*Describe your photo - Tell what it is and where you took it. If you know the EXIF data of a photo, include it. The following EXIF fields are recommended: Camera, ISO, Focal Length, Shutter/Aperture and Lens.

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Note: Anyone may start the Photo of the Day thread on the first of the month GMT. Please copy a quote of this post or download the Welcome file from HERE when you do. Both maintain all the formatting and links.

MisterKeeks · Nov 30, 2012, 05:36 PM

No links to tutorials.

ijohn.8.80 · Nov 30, 2012, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterKeeks

No links to tutorials.

Thanks. I assumed a copy/paste would have included them...

MisterKeeks · Nov 30, 2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ijohn.8.80

Thanks. I assumed a copy/paste would have included them...

There now. Thanks!

ijohn.8.80 · Nov 30, 2012, 06:25 PM

Wasn't sure whether to post this type of thing here or not, so I'll give it a go and see if I get booed off stage... Personally, I love minimal and small detail shots.

firedept · 09:45 PM

This is Sluggo our rescue English Bulldog. He is 85 pounds and is a real ham for the camera. This photo was taken at our home.

Designer Dale · Dec 3, 2012, 02:02 PM

From Sunrise Point at Mount Rainier last Summer

EXIF Summary: Canon 7D 1/400s f/6.3 ISO200 100mm macro

Dale

Fezwick · 07:17 PM

Lazarus177 · Dec 8, 2012, 11:17 AM

Church at Rydal in The Lake District

Doylem · Dec 8, 2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazarus177

Church at Rydal in The Lake District

Grasmere, sir...

Blackwell, today...

mustang_dvs · Dec 8, 2012, 01:13 PM

afterglow by dvsmith, on Flickr

Abandoned house, as shot.

1D Mark III
EF 50mm USM f/1.4 @ f/2.8

MacRy · Dec 8, 2012, 02:56 PM

Sunset this evening in my village.

One of the first shots taken with my new (to me) Panasonic GF1 with 14-42mm kit lens. Loving it so far.

F9
1/500
ISO 100
42mm

MadDog31 · Dec 8, 2012, 05:01 PM

Well, here is my first try at this. This was from a recent trip to Arizona -- we took Jeeps up into the mountains and ended up at Crown King. Very cool experience...hope you enjoy!

Kashchei · Dec 13, 2012, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doylem

Grasmere, sir...

Blackwell, today...

Image

The lighting, subject, and composition of this this photo remind me so much of Vermeer. Congratulations, Doylem!

Rowbear · Dec 13, 2012, 10:04 PM

My first i-Phone picture!

Doylem · Dec 14, 2012, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kashchei

The lighting, subject, and composition of this this photo remind me so much of Vermeer. Congratulations, Doylem!

Thank you... That's exactly what I was thinking...

A couple of nights ago I stayed in this youth hostel at the Coniston Coppermines. Great location... but it illustrates why I don't really like unclouded skies for photography. The scene is 'over-lit'. Ah well, I had a good day's walking...

genshi · Dec 14, 2012, 05:13 PM

Always lot's of really great and beautiful landscapes/sunsets, plants/flowers and birds/bugs on here... forgive me for trying to mix things up a bit.

When it comes to film photography, I'm a bit of a purist; straight out of the camera is how I like to present it. But with digital, that's where I feel Photoshopping/Image Manipulation is just as much a part of the process of digital photography as taking the picture itself. With that being said, I'm working on a new [to me] series of what I call "Virtual Painting Caricatures". The photos are originally taken by me with a model and then heavily manipulated (obviously) in Photoshop.

I would love to challenge some of you to get out of your comfort zone and try something new (other than what you normally do.) I try to force myself to try a new technique, style or perspective I've never tried before on a weekly basis (I'm traditionally a street and architectural photographer.) It's a great way to exercise your creativity!

Ddyracer · Dec 8, 2012, 11:28 AM

Shot with a Canon G9.

Hey Jude · Dec 9, 2012, 06:31 PM

I was underwhelmed with the images my new Nikon 70-200 f4 initially produced. However, after playing with it today I am feeling better about my purchase:

I image was captured hand-held, shot at f8.

Redneck1089 · Dec 9, 2012, 07:18 PM

IMG_2848 by HadrianRobinson, on Flickr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Doylem

There's nothing very grand about the staircase at Blackwell...

Image

Beautiful shot. Really gives off a warm and cozy Christmas feel!

Cheese&Apple · Dec 9, 2012, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doylem

Grasmere, sir...

Blackwell, today...

I've really been enjoying your Blackwell shots Doylem...especially this one. The lady looks so at home in a great spot for a read. But I have to ask...is the place always so clean? I'm feeling like such a slob in comparison.

Mine for today...A Mallard showing his colours

LumbermanSVO · Dec 9, 2012, 08:50 PM

ijohn.8.80 · Dec 9, 2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LumbermanSVO

Great shot LumbermanSVO. Wish we had streams around here like that... Guess I'll just have to make do with the beach then...

LumbermanSVO · Dec 10, 2012, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijohn.8.80

Great shot LumbermanSVO. Wish we had streams around here like that... Guess I'll just have to make do with the beach then...

Thanks, this is just downstream of Rocky Brook Falls near Brinnon,WA. The mist in the trees is from the falls. I tried to get a shot of the falls, but the mist was too heavy and was covering my gear far too quickly to get a shot off. I've killed one camera with water this year, no need to kill two!

I now kinda "live" about an hour from the Hood Canal and plan to explore it some more. I have a place to stay about 10 miles from Brinnon, so I can get a good jump on a day of exploring.

MacRy · Dec 11, 2012, 01:09 PM

Foggy here today.

Nov 30, 2012, 05:29 PM	#1
ijohn.8.80 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Adelaide, South Australia.	Photo of the day: December 2012 It's well and truly into the first day of December here in Oz, so I'll get the ball rolling. Welcome to Photo of the Day. The POTD thread was started by iGary in May, 2006 and converted to a monthly thread in November 2007 by Arn. POTD is one of the most popular picture groups on MacRumors, often exceeding 500 posts and 20,000 views per month. Photo of the Day is intended to be a showcase for your best pictures. There is no limit to your gear, just your imagination. P&S and film cameras are welcome along with DSLRs. There are no themes like the Fortnightly Challenge and Weekly Contest, and no winners (or losers) either. Policies One Photo per Day - Don't post more than one photo each day. Quote with Thumbnails - When you quote an image please restore it's thumbnail before replying. You can do this either by installing the AutoTIMG browser extension or by editing the code by hand. Multi-Quote - To comment on several photos, click the Multi-Quote button. This puts all your comments in one post. Multi-Quoting is required on all of the MacRumors forums. SFW (Safe for Work) only - This is a site - wide rule. If you wouldn't show it in a public place, then it's NSFW (not safe for work). Think before you post. Describe your photo - Tell what it is and where you took it. If you know the EXIF data of a photo, include it. The following EXIF fields are recommended: Camera, ISO, Focal Length, Shutter/Aperture and Lens. Photography forum tutorials - If you need any help with posting, try one of these tutorials. Posting Photos to Photo Forums from Flickr and ImageShack How to Quote, Multi-Quote and Edit Posts Restoring Thumbnails in Photo Quotes (AutoTIMG Extension and Code Editing) For One-Click Access, they are all here: Designer Dale's Google Docs Folder: Note: Anyone may start the Photo of the Day thread on the first of the month GMT. Please copy a quote of this post or download the Welcome file from HERE when you do. Both maintain all the formatting and links. __________________ “An idiot with a small environmental footprint is still an idiot" - Officer John Cooper (LAPD) MacRumors Scavenger Hunt Part IV - 2 points Last edited by ijohn.8.80; Nov 30, 2012 at 05:43 PM. Reason: Didn't check links were copied too!
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Nov 30, 2012, 05:36 PM	#2
MisterKeeks macrumors 65816 Join Date: Nov 2012	No links to tutorials. __________________ Core Duo 1.83 Mac Mini, Dual 2.7 Power Mac G5, Dual 1.8 Power Mac G5, Dual 1.25 MDD G4, 1.6 GHz iMac G5, 900 MHz iBook G3, 800 MHz iMac G4, 500MHz iMac G3, 400MHz iMac G3
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Nov 30, 2012, 06:25 PM	#5
ijohn.8.80 Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Adelaide, South Australia.	Too minimal for the crowd here? Wasn't sure whether to post this type of thing here or not, so I'll give it a go and see if I get booed off stage... Personally, I love minimal and small detail shots. __________________ “An idiot with a small environmental footprint is still an idiot" - Officer John Cooper (LAPD) MacRumors Scavenger Hunt Part IV - 2 points
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Nov 30, 2012, 09:27 PM	#6
firedept macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere!	This is Sluggo our rescue English Bulldog. He is 85 pounds and is a real ham for the camera. This photo was taken at our home. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by firedept; Nov 30, 2012 at 09:45 PM.
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Dec 3, 2012, 02:02 PM	#7
Designer Dale macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Folding space	From Sunrise Point at Mount Rainier last Summer EXIF Summary: Canon 7D 1/400s f/6.3 ISO200 100mm macro Dale __________________ How to Post, Quote and Multi-Quote Photos - My Google Docs Folder 12/2011 I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message.
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Dec 3, 2012, 02:27 PM	#8
Fezwick macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Rhode Island	This Is My Good Side Last edited by Fezwick; Dec 3, 2012 at 07:17 PM.
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Dec 8, 2012, 11:17 AM	#9
Lazarus177 macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2011	Church at Rydal in The Lake District Attached Thumbnails
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Dec 8, 2012, 01:13 PM	#11
mustang_dvs macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Durham, NC	afterglow by dvsmith, on Flickr Abandoned house, as shot. 1D Mark III EF 50mm USM f/1.4 @ f/2.8 __________________  2.66GHz MacPro 2,1 \| 2.6GHz MBP 9,1 \| 1.2GHz Cube \| 2x 2GHz Mini 2,1 \| 160GB iPod \| 16GB iPhone 3,3 DVSmith.net \| thePhotosmith.com
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Dec 8, 2012, 02:56 PM	#12
MacRy macrumors 68000 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: England	Sunset this evening in my village. One of the first shots taken with my new (to me) Panasonic GF1 with 14-42mm kit lens. Loving it so far. F9 1/500 ISO 100 42mm __________________ "You will go bra shopping with her or I will internet punch you in the junk" - Teh Don Ditty
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Dec 8, 2012, 05:01 PM	#13
MadDog31 macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2007	Well, here is my first try at this. This was from a recent trip to Arizona -- we took Jeeps up into the mountains and ended up at Crown King. Very cool experience...hope you enjoy! Attached Thumbnails __________________ MacBook Pro (Early 2008) iPhone 5 AT&T 64 GB Black iPad AT&T 4G 64 GB Black Twitter & Instagram: @ianjohns
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Dec 13, 2012, 10:04 PM	#15
Rowbear macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Gatineau, PQ, Canada	My first i-Phone picture! __________________ Robert www.robertgravel.ca If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you
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Dec 14, 2012, 05:13 PM	#17
genshi macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, California - Portland, Oregon	Virtual Painting Caricature Always lot's of really great and beautiful landscapes/sunsets, plants/flowers and birds/bugs on here... forgive me for trying to mix things up a bit. When it comes to film photography, I'm a bit of a purist; straight out of the camera is how I like to present it. But with digital, that's where I feel Photoshopping/Image Manipulation is just as much a part of the process of digital photography as taking the picture itself. With that being said, I'm working on a new [to me] series of what I call "Virtual Painting Caricatures". The photos are originally taken by me with a model and then heavily manipulated (obviously) in Photoshop. I would love to challenge some of you to get out of your comfort zone and try something new (other than what you normally do.) I try to force myself to try a new technique, style or perspective I've never tried before on a weekly basis (I'm traditionally a street and architectural photographer.) It's a great way to exercise your creativity! __________________ jido-genshi @ iTunes Music Store Flickr \| Vimeo \| Twitter
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Dec 8, 2012, 11:28 AM	#18
Ddyracer macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2009	Shot with a Canon G9.
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Dec 9, 2012, 06:31 PM	#19
Hey Jude macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida	I was underwhelmed with the images my new Nikon 70-200 f4 initially produced. However, after playing with it today I am feeling better about my purchase: I image was captured hand-held, shot at f8.
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Dec 9, 2012, 08:50 PM	#22
LumbermanSVO macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kenmore, WA	__________________ Fear is not a stop sign The Mobile Homeless Photographer "It's not meant to feel right on your end, it's meant to look right on mine" -Sue Bryce
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Dec 11, 2012, 01:09 PM	#25
MacRy macrumors 68000 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: England	Foggy here today. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "You will go bra shopping with her or I will internet punch you in the junk" - Teh Don Ditty
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