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Photo of the Day: July 2013

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Taken this evening in the city, looking at the arts/casino/convention centre precinct.

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Canon 6D, Canon 24-105mm IS
 
Parkin Pig said:
That's a stunning photograph, even more so for being on film and totally processed by yourself. I cant help staring at the hand in the centre of the photo though - it looks like her fingers have been through a set of moving gears!
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I noticed the same thing! Quite worrying isn't it!

fcortese said:
Impressive, AA!
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Thanks!

Nothing more frustrating than going back onto a calibrated monitor and seeing that all the images I had scanned and PP in photoshop look completely different to how I intended.

Far too muddy and probably half a stop under the exposure I intended!

Anywho, when I get some time I'll see if I can sort it out.

As always, comments appreciated!


Three Girls by AcearchieArchive, on Flickr
 
Another one from yesterday. Just as well with all the rain we have had today. I guess summer is over.



I would have liked to do something clever with the water, but without a tripod nothing worked out. Good news is I got my tripod today, bad news my wife will make we wait until my birthday before I can use it (about 4 weeks away).

For details see here https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1614282/

Critique always welcome.
 
Apple fanboy said:



Critique always welcome.
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Camera Nikon D3200
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/1600)
Aperture f/6.3
Focal Length 50 mm
Focal Length 50.4 mm
ISO Speed 800

Just dipping into your Exif I see that you are still shooting at ISO 800. Not really needed in this situation and you will only be adding digital noise to your image.

You could also sacrifice some shutter speed in favour of an f8 or f11 to really ensure that you can hit optimal focus on the scene.

I won't comment on the subject as I am more of a people person myself but in regards to the composition you see to have placed the waters edge on the bottom third and the top of the lock/waterfall at the top.

I am not sure if you could have got tighter but the green tree on the left is a little distracting. The expanse of water also is quite bland and cropping in tighter would have removed part of it.
 
acearchie said:
Camera Nikon D3200
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/1600)
Aperture f/6.3
Focal Length 50 mm
Focal Length 50.4 mm
ISO Speed 800

Just dipping into your Exif I see that you are still shooting at ISO 800. Not really needed in this situation and you will only be adding digital noise to your image.

You could also sacrifice some shutter speed in favour of an f8 or f11 to really ensure that you can hit optimal focus on the scene.

I won't comment on the subject as I am more of a people person myself but in regards to the composition you see to have placed the waters edge on the bottom third and the top of the lock/waterfall at the top.

I am not sure if you could have got tighter but the green tree on the left is a little distracting. The expanse of water also is quite bland and cropping in tighter would have removed part of it.
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Thanks for the feedback. I has a chat about ISO at work today with one of the older pro guys. I'll hopefully get a chance to try out his suggestions later this week (weather permitting!)
How do you see the Exif info on other people's photos?
 
Apple fanboy said:
I'll hopefully get a chance to try out his suggestions later this week (weather permitting!)


How do you see the Exif info on other people's photos?
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Don't let weather stop you! Just completed a 15km run in the rain but it only made it feel extra sweet once I got home!

I found the EXIF data through Flickr. You can disable this but it can be found on the picture pages and clicking it will give you a complete list: http://www.flickr.com/photos/98680861@N08/9385172562/meta/

There are also websites like Jeffreys Exif Viewer that let you link to shots and it will display the data if the uploaded shot has it.
 
acearchie said:
Don't let weather stop you! Just completed a 15km run in the rain but it only made it feel extra sweet once I got home!

I found the EXIF data through Flickr. You can disable this but it can be found on the picture pages and clicking it will give you a complete list: http://www.flickr.com/photos/98680861@N08/9385172562/meta/

There are also websites like Jeffreys Exif Viewer that let you link to shots and it will display the data if the uploaded shot has it.
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I might be waterproof, but my camera isn't! I know you can buy those plastic bag things, but I'll save myself for sunny days for now (well it is summer!)

So much info in the link above. Didn't even know half that stuff existed, let alone what it means! I think for now I'll just concentrate on ISO, Shutter speed and exposure. Those are the important ones for now (I think).

Sorry to clog up the POTD with all this basic stuff for the rest of you by the way.
 
My small contribution. A shot of a once flooded parking lot. Taken with an iPhone 5.
 

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Taken last night outside the state museum. I waited for an hour after sunset for the lights to come on for the sculptural water feature in the foreground before I found out they no longer turn them on every night! Will have to revisit this one, yet again... :(

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Canon 6D, Canon 24-105mm IS
 
acearchie said:
I am not sure if you could have got tighter but the green tree on the left is a little distracting. The expanse of water also is quite bland and cropping in tighter would have removed part of it.
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I was thinking exactly the same thing. I don't know what is 'off screen' to the right of the picture, but I would have tried to follow the wall down to a more satisfying conclusion if it were possible.

Also (if possible) I would have stood further back and zoomed in, to try and show all the locks, and bring the path into view. As the photo is now, the locks are hidden behind each other, and the path hidden by the gate handle, which is something of a missed opportunity.

acearchie is right about cropping - never be afraid to cut a chunk off your photos - the camera offers a limited set of picture dimensions, whereas the world we see has an infinite set.
 

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