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Photo of the Day: October 2010
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I like this but find the plant on the right a bit distracting. Maybe crop that out?
It's amusing, the difference between the left and right sides of this photograph, a play on the contrasting nature of the forms involved: a zig-zag and tight wave-form set next to wide arching, curvilinear shapes. They seem like two very different images. Perhaps play with some crops, highlighting these broad sweeping beams of light created by the automobile headlamps.I would greatly appreciate comments and especially criticism on this photo:
The white balance looks great on the right side; maybe a bit too yellow-green on the ramps.
Anyway, here's one for today:
Car and Mountain
Great expression and pose, you've nailed it.
I also like the black and white conversion, it fits really well and emphasises the power and determination.
Great expression and pose, you've nailed it.
I also like the black and white conversion, it fits really well and emphasises the power and determination.
I trust you. Ansel Adams took umbrage, after I'd likened him to a garden gnome, and started posting on Luminous Landscape instead.
Thanks for your thoughtful post, Phil, though this isn't quite true.
Light is a challenge and an opportunity: to capture the plays of light, and the contrasts between light and shade. I dont dislike HDR, but I wouldnt meet that challenge with a single photographic solution any more than Id start every recipe with a spoonful of chilli powder.
For those who want their photography to develop into a life-long passion (not just another pastime), I think HDR represents a cul-de-sac, a dead end. Theres nowhere else to go from there. If HDR is always the answer then, IMO, a photographer is simply asking the wrong questions.
The ability to combine different exposures (in Photomatix, say) is just another tool in the toolbox. It has its uses, though I'm still working out what they are. HDR is mostly used without thought or discrimination, by people who haven't yet got bored with everything tasting of chilli.
Here's a shot from when I first bought Photomatix: the 'straight' version, and the HDR version (from five different exposures). I prefer the HDR version, 'cos it looks like how the scene felt on that occasion.
Lastly, this forum is a 'broad church', with people who offer something more than "Wow!!! That's awesome!!!!!" My opinions, however misguided, are always sincere. But that's all they are: opinions. They can be safely ignored as the rantings of an idiot...
Autumn by Schtumple.
Canon EOS Kiss X4
0.003 sec (1/400)
f/5.7
250 mm
ISO200
I'd prefer it if they were separate portrait shots to be honest, they're both very interesting in their own way, and the pattern is nice, but I don't think it's as effective as it could be and I'm unsure how you could force it to be. Great shot none the less though.
Perhaps a different title for this one. "Classic Car and Mountain". Could it be a 67 E Type? I'd like mine in BRG but I'd take it in red
. More pics of the Jag! Cheers
Hi, folks. I have revised all of my tutorials and edited the Welcome post with new links. I also made the Google Docs folder I keep these in public. That will allow me to add or update them when I'm not the thread starter.
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It looks like this: <edit out the usual blah-blah-blah>
If you need any help with posting, try one of these tutorials.
Using the Quote Button
Using the Multi-Quote Button
Using the Edit Button
Using Flickr to Host Photos
Using ImageShack to Host Photos
For one-click access, they are all here: Designer Dale's Google Docs Folder
If you start the November thread, please use the first post of this month to open it. PM me with any questions or suggestions.
Dale
I finally got a chance to mess around with my rig today on my Prelude. First time rig shot ever. I need a better ND filter. Decent... not what I'm looking for but its a good start I'd say. Had to stop as it started to rain.
What do you guys think? Any tips? C&C weclome!
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What do you guys think? Any tips? C&C weclome!
