| Author | Message | ||
     Danger_dave |
I actually became better at photography to make my photoshopping easier. For the record, after you clear cut it - copy and paste into a new layer - then clone stamp the surrounding background into the hole. I also know a neat trick for putting a gradient blur that emulates dof undetectably - given enough time and a suitably simple subject. Posted it on here years ago. Wonder if it can be found. (Message edited by danger_dave on February 15, 2010) | ||
| Court |
>>>I actually became better at photography to make my photoshopping easier. I've heard a couple people say that. Yesterday was the 20th Anniversary of Photoshop . . . of course, they had parties in NYC in the Photo District. You guys do some amazing work. I'm hoping to start developing my skills . . . I'm immersed in great subject material. | ||
| Vampress |
It was such a beautiful day today that I had to take a few snaps. These are just taken on my baby little kodak m380 though.   | ||
| Johnnylunchbox |
Mike, That changes the whole composition d'nt it. I am a total photo noob. Maybe one day I'll read the manual on my Sony. LOL Outstanding surf photos. I can see why you're in demand out on the Island. | ||
| Mikej |
ISO 5000 ==>> color me with envy. Doesn't look grainy either on the mini-screen of the phone. (Edit: moved rest of post to the dslr thread) (Message edited by mikej on February 15, 2010) | ||
| Rkc00 |
Steve, Here is the jetski shot: Original Shot:  3:1 crop  Mike Long Island, NY 09 XB12X 09 1125CR 06 VRSCR | ||
| Barker |
Im still waiting on my DSLR to ship. (Canon T2i) Can I play wit a vidja? Cam = Panasonic HPX-500 Glass = Canon 10mm-800mm f/2-7.3 Zoom and 24mm T/1.5 Prime | ||
| Rkc00 |
Here are some I took today: Nikon D3, Nikon 70-200 VR II with TC-2.0 converter (400 mm) hand held. All shot at 400mm. Tight crop (ISO 250, f5.6, 1/800)  Full Shot (ISO 720, f5.6, 1/800)  3:1 Crop tight (ISO 720, f5.6, 1/800)  Full Shot (ISO 560, f5.6, 1/800)  3:2 crop (ISO 560, f5.6, 1/800)  2:3 crop (ISO 560, f5.6, 1/800)   3:1 crop (ISO 560, f5.6, 1/800)  Full Shot (ISO 400, f5.6, 1/800)  3:1 crop (ISO 400, f5.6, 1/800)  3:1 crop (ISO 800, f5.6, 1/800)  Mike Long Island, NY (Message edited by rkc00 on February 15, 2010) (Message edited by rkc00 on February 15, 2010) (Message edited by rkc00 on February 15, 2010) | ||
| Buellblastrider |
great shots and beautiful Shepherd | ||
| Danger_dave |
f22, 25 seconds with flash, 18mm  | ||
| Mikej |
" f22, 25 seconds with flash, 18mm " Handheld?  I really like the long time exposure stuff. | ||
| Rkc00 |
Dave, great work. You have the best job. Ride and take photos. Did you set off the flash multiple times from a few angles? Mike long Island, NY 09 XB12X 09 1125CR 06 VRSCR | ||
| Danger_dave |
Nah - balanced it on my......tripod. Just the one flash hit. I'd like an array of slaves, but I don't really make enough dough out of it, or need often enough to justify the $US250 for the trigger. | ||
| Rkc00 |
Dave, Have you tried setting the flash off by hand? Set the flash to 1/8 power and walk around the bike from different angles to evenly light up the bike. One flash and no trigger required. Here is one of my Mustang ISO 100, f18, 15 sec I do not remember the power setting on the flash, but I set it off at least 6 times:  Mike long Island, NY 09 XB12X 09 1125CR 06 VRSCR | ||
| Rkc00 |
This one the car is a little over done. I did not have much time to shoot this one, the security guard was giving me a hassle about shooting on the property.  Mike long Island, NY 09 XB12X 09 1125CR 06 VRSCR | ||
| Danger_dave |
Cool - I'll give it a whirl. | ||
| Mikej |
I used to do the walk-around trick with the flash out in the woods. You can get some interesting effects if you can stay hidden from the camera when the flash fires each time. I have no idea how it would workout with digital images, but looks like Mike above has it figured out. Neat stuff. | ||
| Rkc00 |
Mikej, Would like to see some of those shots in the woods. Todays Photo's   Took this one on the Burger Run last April with Court. Took this one riding the Uly at 30 MPH one handed over my shoulder. This has been done in HDR. Some Might not like the over done prossesing but I like this one.  Mike long Island, NY 09 XB12X 09 1125CR 06 VRSCR (Message edited by RKC00 on February 17, 2010) (Message edited by RKC00 on February 17, 2010) | ||
| Rkc00 |
Here is one of Court in front of that Barn.  Mike long Island, NY 09 XB12X 09 1125CR 06 VRSCR | ||
| Mikej |
The old pics are on film buried deep in a box someplace which I hopefully still have. Most were 35mm, but some were with a Hasselblad I had for a while (had to sell it while between jobs to pay rent for a few months). Some of the medium format stuff was taken out in the Mojave desert at night back when I had few responsibilities. What does it take these days to scan film (negatives and slides) into digital format? I'm sure getting the bug again. Might have to float the M2 on craigslist and see how close I could get to getting set up again. Probably the wrong forum to ask this but how long can you keep a digital lens recording one image in low light before weird stuff starts to become apparent in the image? I thought I read once that just 30-60 seconds even when stopped down, but that's probably wrong. Looks like I've got some searching to do. I'm not even sure if I still have my old exposure guides. Too many moves. | ||
| Danger_dave |
Flat bed scanner with a light in the lid for web quality - then just invert them in photoshop. Nikon still make slide scanner I think. $$ Or send them to a bureau for hi-res. | ||
| Mikej |
Thanks. Found a couple on the local craigslist for $50-$175, will have to do some reading and maybe start with that angle of going more digital. | ||
| Svh |
Taken with our Canon point and shoot. Love this camera. Not as great as SLR/DSLR but we like it.  edit: after downsizing for Badweb it looks more grainy then the original. (Message edited by svh on February 17, 2010) | ||
| Rkc00 |
  Mike long Island, NY 09 XB12X 09 1125CR 06 VRSCR | ||
| Danger_dave |
Growing up in Sydney I used to surf 2-3 times a week till the day I got my motorcycle licence in 1977. Haven't been since. | ||
| Rkc00 |
Dave, Did you try that walk around flash yet? I have not surfed since 1985. To heavy and out of shape. I would die out there. Now I just enjoy it from this side of the lens. Its nice that I can watch my son out there.   Mike long Island, NY 09 XB12X 09 1125CR 06 VRSCR | ||
| Danger_dave |
Not yet - been in writing mode and next test bike is a Guzzi Stelvio. Not really a night time sexy shot bike - more cover it in dust and snap it in a paddock job. | ||
| Rkc00 |
Check out the Bokeh on this lens. Nikon 85mm f/1.4 shot at f/1.4  Mike Long Island, NY 09 XB12X 09 1125CR 06 VRSCR | ||
| Rkc00 |
Here are few from today       (Message edited by rkc00 on February 20, 2010) (Message edited by rkc00 on February 20, 2010) | ||
| Rkc00 |
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