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Photo of the Day: September 2010
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The one's just for fun. I had hiked down to this site with a certain type of photograph in mind, but when I got there, I found that the location was already 'taken.' This guy was ensconced there in his own little world, simultaneously taking long exposure shots with this DSLR and underwater shots with his point-and-shoot camera. It looked like he was having a grand old time, so I just left him to it--after snapping a shot of him, of course.
The one's just for fun. I had hiked down to this site with a certain type of photograph in mind, but when I got there, I found that the location was already 'taken.' This guy was ensconced there in his own little world, simultaneously taking long exposure shots with this DSLR and underwater shots with his point-and-shoot camera. It looked like he was having a grand old time, so I just left him to it--after snapping a shot of him, of course.
Oe-Cussi
This is a stitched panorama originally consisting of 6 shots. It is the waterfront of the Oe-Cussi enclave of East Timor. I visited there for one week this summer with the Australian Navy as part of a Humanitarian Medical Mission. This shot is from the decks of the HMAS Labuan, about a mile offshore. I took it with my little Canon SD780 point and shoot, then stitched it together using Photoshop CS3
The area still shows the signs of being devastated by the Indonesian military in the late 90's-early 2000's. There are burned out houses, schools, churches etc littering the landscape and the people are barely getting by. But I've never met a more welcoming, kinder, and more humble group of people anywhere.
Enjoy!
This is a stitched panorama originally consisting of 6 shots. It is the waterfront of the Oe-Cussi enclave of East Timor. I visited there for one week this summer with the Australian Navy as part of a Humanitarian Medical Mission. This shot is from the decks of the HMAS Labuan, about a mile offshore. I took it with my little Canon SD780 point and shoot, then stitched it together using Photoshop CS3
The area still shows the signs of being devastated by the Indonesian military in the late 90's-early 2000's. There are burned out houses, schools, churches etc littering the landscape and the people are barely getting by. But I've never met a more welcoming, kinder, and more humble group of people anywhere.
Enjoy!
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The one's just for fun. I had hiked down to this site with a certain type of photograph in mind, but when I got there, I found that the location was already 'taken.' This guy was ensconced there in his own little world, simultaneously taking long exposure shots with this DSLR and underwater shots with his point-and-shoot camera. It looked like he was having a grand old time, so I just left him to it--after snapping a shot of him, of course.
I'll play with this theme (not the greatest shot, and he didn't really get in my way...):
Me too... Lakeland scenery, but they didn't stop. They just slowed down, poked a camera phone through the window and roared off...
How did this happen?!
I can't wait to see what the third growth does in this spot!
(Not the greatest shot... I know)
I can't wait to see what the third growth does in this spot!
(Not the greatest shot... I know)
Shot yesterday and developed by me last night:
My developing skills are primitive right now (taking Intro to Photography, and B/W film is a major part of it), and my scanner isn't the best, but the composition is recognizably mine.
N80+24/2.8 on Tri-X
I wish I could use Delta 400, but my development would massacre the negatives.
My developing skills are primitive right now (taking Intro to Photography, and B/W film is a major part of it), and my scanner isn't the best, but the composition is recognizably mine.
N80+24/2.8 on Tri-X
I wish I could use Delta 400, but my development would massacre the negatives.
Jason Beck I'd specifically love to hear your feedback on this shot.
Canon EOS 1000D
0.001 sec (1/1600)
f/2.8
50 mm
ISO400
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It is an enjoyable shot. When doing portraiture too many people set the subject smack dab in the center. I find left and right or shots with the subject high or lower than the center to be unique. I like how you have a secondary focal point in the back and you can still make it out without the bokeh destroying what it is. You still know it is a tree and it has a nice contrast to the subject.
Your subject is well dressed and her blue tones match the sky and harmonize with the gold tones of the bottom. The depth of field is nicely done and she is sharp on her focal plane. It's like you chiseled her hour of a mold. She is pretty decent looking too and attractive. Her pose is relaxed and natural.. it looks good with the natural setting.
Exposure is on, and nothing appears blown out. Shadows are playing nicely on her too. You did pretty decent on this shot. Utah where I live is the high desert so a lot of these same colors are here and I really need to go out and pull some shots off in some of the cool fields here. It's fall right now so I probably won't get to that till next summer. I love your shot, keep sharing!
At the risk of consecutive posting : )
My first picture of one of these guys ever!!!
1/2000, f/2.8, 46mm, iso 200
My first picture of one of these guys ever!!!
1/2000, f/2.8, 46mm, iso 200
My first picture of one of these guys ever!!!
1/2000, f/2.8, 46mm, iso 200
nice one. if you dont mind, what kind of post processing have you done to get those colors?
Me too... Lakeland scenery, but they didn't stop. They just slowed down, poked a camera phone through the window and roared off...
That picture is a metaphor for modern life ...
I took this shot at a local zoo in Singapore. As you can see it was heavily photoshopped to remove distracting background, but I love the overall effect. I used a Sigma 120-400mm OS lens on a Canon 40D.
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Camera Canon EOS 40D
Exposure 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture f/6.3
Focal Length 400 mm
ISO Speed 400
Exposure Bias 1/3 EV
Camera Canon EOS 40D
Exposure 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture f/6.3
Focal Length 400 mm
ISO Speed 400
Exposure Bias 1/3 EV
Not much actually. I was surprised. There are a few other ones I tweaked more but all I did was move the hue slider ever so slightly to more purple hue. Love it. I am glad you enjoyed it, thank you for your kind words.
Took this shot with a Sony P&S. My very first picture post thanks to Dale.
Glad to be of service
Excellent photo.Dale
Have not viewed the thread in a couple of days, been busy at work, and have not even taken my camera out of it's bag in a week, I think it is yelling at me.
Lots of fantastic shots in the past few days. I cannot even begin to say how incredible they are.
Mine for today, although it is a few months old, I just found it looking back through my Lufkin Zoo trip and reminiscing. One of the first I took with the D90 after I got it...
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EXIF Summary: 1/1600s f/4.5 ISO400 145mm (35mm eq:217mm)
Chef Jay
Lots of fantastic shots in the past few days. I cannot even begin to say how incredible they are.
Mine for today, although it is a few months old, I just found it looking back through my Lufkin Zoo trip and reminiscing. One of the first I took with the D90 after I got it...
EXIF Summary: 1/1600s f/4.5 ISO400 145mm (35mm eq:217mm)
Chef Jay
creek trek
A late summer view of a small stretch of our little creek. This is as low as the water gets, but there are quite a few pools and swimming holes where the water is up to my shoulders, but most of it is accessible with hip boots at this time of year. Salmon and steelhead run here over the fall and winter months.
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D300, 17-55f/2.8, 1/50, f/9.0, 17mm, ISO 800
Speaking of film, I actually like Tri-X (and HP5+) a lot, they're very similar in grain structure and lots of large format shooters used Tri-X @ 320 ASA. I generally developed it using T-Max developer because it's real easy to mix, although the classic D-76 is also good. I also shot a fair amount of Delta 400 and T-Max 400 and 3200. Of the 400 ASA films the Delta was the most contrasty to me. It's grain was finer, but it just seemed a bit strange, while the T-max seemed almost grainless at normal exposure and slightly cooler, longer development than standard. All are great films, but in the end, Tri-X is such a reliable standard that it would be my only film if I had to choose only one for the rest of my life.
This is a nice image. I really like the colors in the pots, and the overall tones. Here, I'd suggest a slight crop from the top to about halfway between the "31" tile and the top of the overhead structure, and on the right side slightly to keep it proportional to the original aspect ratio. The bit of sky doesn't add anything to the photo. But, nice contribution to the thread.
A late summer view of a small stretch of our little creek. This is as low as the water gets, but there are quite a few pools and swimming holes where the water is up to my shoulders, but most of it is accessible with hip boots at this time of year. Salmon and steelhead run here over the fall and winter months.
D300, 17-55f/2.8, 1/50, f/9.0, 17mm, ISO 800
I really like this shot... brings back memories. I've got to get an old SLR and go shoot some film again. The one thing I'd probably suggest on this image is that I don't see any pure blacks. It could be the monitor, bit maybe just increase the blacks a tiny smidge leaving the midtones where they are.Shot yesterday and developed by me last night:
My developing skills are primitive right now (taking Intro to Photography, and B/W film is a major part of it), and my scanner isn't the best, but the composition is recognizably mine.
N80+24/2.8 on Tri-X
I wish I could use Delta 400, but my development would massacre the negatives.
Speaking of film, I actually like Tri-X (and HP5+) a lot, they're very similar in grain structure and lots of large format shooters used Tri-X @ 320 ASA. I generally developed it using T-Max developer because it's real easy to mix, although the classic D-76 is also good. I also shot a fair amount of Delta 400 and T-Max 400 and 3200. Of the 400 ASA films the Delta was the most contrasty to me. It's grain was finer, but it just seemed a bit strange, while the T-max seemed almost grainless at normal exposure and slightly cooler, longer development than standard. All are great films, but in the end, Tri-X is such a reliable standard that it would be my only film if I had to choose only one for the rest of my life.
Took this shot with a Sony P&S. My very first picture post thanks to Dale.
This is a nice image. I really like the colors in the pots, and the overall tones. Here, I'd suggest a slight crop from the top to about halfway between the "31" tile and the top of the overhead structure, and on the right side slightly to keep it proportional to the original aspect ratio. The bit of sky doesn't add anything to the photo. But, nice contribution to the thread.
