Well, you guys have quite clearly nicer cameras than me, so these photos won't look as nice. But there are a whole bunch I took back in winter. I have a few repeats that I went over with filters and cleaned up with in Photoshop.
I just moved to Kansas from Upstate NY, so, you know, plains. It's offering a great opportunity for me to take some pictures though. I'm still kind of in the dark about post processing though. Anyone have any good recommended readings on this?
Edited since I guess Picasa doesn't allow you to hotlink
I just moved to Kansas from Upstate NY, so, you know, plains. It's offering a great opportunity for me to take some pictures though. I'm still kind of in the dark about post processing though. Anyone have any good recommended readings on this?
First thing I would do is straighten the horizon. It seems a little high on the right side. Other than that, maybe a little bit of saturation, but not much else. The processing won't really add anything else to the shot since the colors are solid. As for the picture itself, it's a bit bland. You might try doing a panorama with it, but there's just not a whole lot going on in the image. The sky is near cloudless and the airplane lines aren't really doing anything for me.
It does, however, capture Kansas pretty well. I hope you like plains. :P
erisian pope: It took me like 10 seconds to find the lizard in that, haha. Clever little guy. Sweet capture.
I'm getting a new car soon, so hopefully than I'll be getting some sweet pictures finally. Hopping around my house, I got one of my holier-than-thou cat ("Max" or as he is also affectionately known as: "Ramstein the Gorger")
anable: actually, the second shot is the only one particularly great, in my opinion. Its monochromatic nature and flat dynamism is sort of hypnotizing and different. The first and third are, for me, the mehs. They're just beach shots. Nice, dramatically-lit beach shots, but still beach shots.
Hey Uncle Long, did you ever get that Tokina 12-24mm lens? I'm planning on ordering a super wide and some lights tomorrow or Monday and I still need to make the decision between the Tokina or the Sigma 10-20mm. Right now I'm leaning toward the Sigma because it has full time manual focus (big deal for my shooting style) and it's slightly wider.
Hey Uncle Long, did you ever get that Tokina 12-24mm lens? I'm planning on ordering a super wide and some lights tomorrow or Monday and I still need to make the decision between the Tokina or the Sigma 10-20mm. Right now I'm leaning toward the Sigma because it has full time manual focus (big deal for my shooting style) and it's slightly wider.
Actually, that shot is with the Tokina. I got it last Thursday. It's been a great lens and covered everything I need it to. The AF-MF clutch is pretty excellent and locks soundly into place for either focusing scheme. The IQ is superb, and even at the corners wide open, it's pretty solid.
anable: actually, the second shot is the only one particularly great, in my opinion. Its monochromatic nature and flat dynamism is sort of hypnotizing and different. The first and third are, for me, the mehs. They're just beach shots. Nice, dramatically-lit beach shots, but still beach shots.
Anable: Nice. The first and third are pretty solid, though I think the cropping in the third works much better than the first. The second is meh.
Something for everyone I guess. :P
Long - those are some ominous looking clouds.
Jake - I'm not sure why, but I'm having a hard time coming up with any critique for your photos. I agree with Pilcrow that you're head's in the right place, but the pictures don't quite strike me. At the same time, I can't really come up with a whole lot on how to improve them so...I dunno. Keep posting. I promise I'll be more helpful next time.
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It looks like a hamster skewered on a stake, to serve as a warning to other hamster tribes.
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Also, pope, could I possibly get that flowerbud shot rotated to landscape and huge, to use as a wallpaper? (1920x1200)?
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You are not done with lizards.
It has been decreed.
Good lord this could be an advertisement.
Perfect.
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Here it is rotated each direction as I'm not sure which looks better. Maybe the second one?
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Tini and Pilcrow- both of yous have posted some fantastic shots!!
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edit: now I look insane. Why did you delete that?
Those photos were pretty good.
i have been photoing for awhile now but it would be cool to get some critiques every now and then
This picture is adorable. Perfect expression and great focus on the eyes. Little kid candids can sometimes turn out pretty amazing. Well done.
I just moved to Kansas from Upstate NY, so, you know, plains. It's offering a great opportunity for me to take some pictures though. I'm still kind of in the dark about post processing though. Anyone have any good recommended readings on this?
Edited since I guess Picasa doesn't allow you to hotlink
I really fucking love iguanas for the simple fact that they're like miniature Jurassic Park versions of velociraptors. :P
First thing I would do is straighten the horizon. It seems a little high on the right side. Other than that, maybe a little bit of saturation, but not much else. The processing won't really add anything else to the shot since the colors are solid. As for the picture itself, it's a bit bland. You might try doing a panorama with it, but there's just not a whole lot going on in the image. The sky is near cloudless and the airplane lines aren't really doing anything for me.
It does, however, capture Kansas pretty well. I hope you like plains. :P
Of course, this guy is just as scary and the pic is just as good! *
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erisian pope: It took me like 10 seconds to find the lizard in that, haha. Clever little guy. Sweet capture.
I'm getting a new car soon, so hopefully than I'll be getting some sweet pictures finally. Hopping around my house, I got one of my holier-than-thou cat ("Max" or as he is also affectionately known as: "Ramstein the Gorger")
Due to my shaky handed-ness, a telephoto lens, and unexpected fog, most of the pictures came out blurry. Here are some decent ones however:
While I was there, I saw some nice cars
Some cool people
I'm still in awe of my country.
Oh and I also saw some tight asses.
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I thought people were expected to do that when posting large numbers of pictures.
I'll get rid of them though if you want.
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Yes please.
But you reminded me about clouds.
My thunderheads, let me show you...well, you know.
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Tini: love that last iguana shot
HEYthatsmycrotch: that second shot is at a jaunty angle and blown out and I still really like it, great texture.
Went out cycling yesterday;
I love, love, love the first shot especially.
Got rid of the quote tags. And may I ask where in Florida you were? Looks beautiful.
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Actually, that shot is with the Tokina. I got it last Thursday. It's been a great lens and covered everything I need it to. The AF-MF clutch is pretty excellent and locks soundly into place for either focusing scheme. The IQ is superb, and even at the corners wide open, it's pretty solid.
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Something for everyone I guess. :P
Long - those are some ominous looking clouds.
Jake - I'm not sure why, but I'm having a hard time coming up with any critique for your photos. I agree with Pilcrow that you're head's in the right place, but the pictures don't quite strike me. At the same time, I can't really come up with a whole lot on how to improve them so...I dunno. Keep posting. I promise I'll be more helpful next time.
I was all over Florida, but those shots are from Clearwater beach which is right outside of Tampa.