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Old 05-04-2011, 07:40 AM
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You've got multiple mis-spellings in that sentence, and you're missing a period at the end.

Does that help?
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Old 05-04-2011, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by JLatimer
One thing I like about this sub-forum compared to some of the camera forums out there is that it seems nine times out of ten the critics are pixel peeping and have more to say about things like sharpness and white balance than the actual merit of your photo.

You end up on a hard run after technology and gadgetry instead of trying to be a better photog.

I just wish I had as much time to shoot as I do to step in here.
I hear ya, but sharpness and white balance is important to know! Sometimes you need people to point that out because at times, you don't notice these issues especially if you've been processing for awhile. But I understand your point... just saying.
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Old 05-04-2011, 11:35 AM
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hmmm good to know.
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Old 05-04-2011, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by synth19
I hear ya, but sharpness and white balance is important to know! Sometimes you need people to point that out because at times, you don't notice these issues especially if you've been processing for awhile. But I understand your point... just saying.
agreed on this, and with all the technology today, taking a good photo in terms of composition, framing, and subject matter (the stylistic elements) is just as important as knowing what settings to use on your camera, and what to do with the photo once it leaves your camera.

this exact topic was discussed on DPS a while back - have a look:
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Old 05-04-2011, 07:19 PM
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and here's a random photo.

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Old 05-04-2011, 08:39 PM
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And another random photo. Very soft and very poor white balance. But I like it...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jlatimer/5688995370/http://www.flickr.com/photos/jlatimer/5688995370/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/jlatimer/, on Flickr
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Old 05-04-2011, 08:42 PM
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There is nothing wrong with the white balance. Its the contrast. The image was either shot through something (ie a veil) or the lens was dirty/old/coating was gone.

Either way, that does NOT make for a bad photo. I call it stylized.
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Old 05-04-2011, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
The image was either shot through something (ie a veil) or the lens was dirty/old/coating was gone.
Yeah I was just messing around. I handheld my canon 85 in front of my e-pl1. So I think most of the softness comes from reflection off the rear element.
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Old 05-04-2011, 09:19 PM
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Old 05-04-2011, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JLatimer
Yeah I was just messing around. I handheld my canon 85 in front of my e-pl1. So I think most of the softness comes from reflection off the rear element.


I did that once with my D3 and my old RolleiSport top finder.
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Old 05-05-2011, 12:50 AM
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Another shot from a few weeks ago, was trying to play with it more but it failed heh.
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Old 05-05-2011, 01:04 AM
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^Love the composition! The sky/lighting looks awesome and the car, too.

I am guessing the road is sloped, hence the not level horizon?
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Old 05-05-2011, 01:27 AM
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Yea there is no way to level it haha I wasn't sure if the horizon should be leveled or the ground of the car?

I did it different in both haha... any suggestions?

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this is one earlier in the month

nikon d300 135mm 2.0

I did stand about 100 feet to get the car framed haha...
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Old 05-05-2011, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by lcrazyaznl
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcrazyaznl/5689573224/" title="Fearless Tsx by lcrazyaznl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5027/5689573224_1a4bddf888_b.jpg" width="1024" height="680" alt="Fearless Tsx"></a>

Another shot from a few weeks ago, was trying to play with it more but it failed heh.
I like the composition, but not entirely sure the car is in focus. What aperture did you shoot this at?
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Old 05-05-2011, 10:48 AM
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Old 05-05-2011, 11:02 AM
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synth i shot it at 2.0
135mm 2.0

I think i had the defocuse at 2 and a bit of processing made it washed out a bit more, which is why I failed at processing it more =\
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Old 05-05-2011, 06:07 PM
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lcrazyaznl nice shot...you're car is still looking good....have you hit 200,000 yet?
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Old 05-05-2011, 06:08 PM
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Old 05-05-2011, 08:19 PM
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Old 05-05-2011, 10:20 PM
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^^^
nice shot. I like the texture.
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Old 05-05-2011, 10:22 PM
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Old 05-05-2011, 10:47 PM
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This is a tough page.





^^ Anyone know what kind of bird this is?
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Old 05-05-2011, 10:51 PM
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This is a tough page.

^^ Anyone know what kind of bird this is?
An ugly one.
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Old 05-05-2011, 10:55 PM
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Old 05-05-2011, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Sandals
^^ Anyone know what kind of bird this is?
That is a turkey vulture... but I'm surprised that it's head isn't red.
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Old 05-05-2011, 10:58 PM
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Ok so this is gonna be a stupid question. How do you guys get your pictures to look so saturated/vibrant in the center and go darker towards the outside? Post processing??? For example, the ugly bird pic has that technique applied to it.
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Originally Posted by jupitersolo
That is a turkey vulture... but I'm surprised that it's head isn't red.
Is it dangerous?

Sly Raskal - I used the presets in lightroom. I think it was vignetting #2. And to make it more saturated I will usually play around with the vibrance and contrast in Lightroom.
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Is it dangerous?
Only one way to find out. Be sure to set up your tripod to take some time lapse photography for us before you investigate.
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Is it dangerous?

Sly Raskal - I used the presets in lightroom. I think it was vignetting #2. And to make it more saturated I will usually play around with the vibrance and contrast in Lightroom.

ahhh vignetting. gotcha. Yea, I've played around in lightroom with the vibrance and contrast settings among other things. Didn't play around with vignetting yet. Thanks.
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Old 05-05-2011, 11:27 PM
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Is it dangerous?


If you're an animal carcass. They are generally scavengers.


It might be a black vulture? Turkey vultures have reddish legs too.
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Old 05-05-2011, 11:33 PM
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lcrazyaznl nice shot...you're car is still looking good....have you hit 200,000 yet?
crazy thing is i'm going to hit it in a few months...

that guy sure love his nuts!
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Old 05-06-2011, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by sho_nuff1997
If you're an animal carcass. They are generally scavengers.


It might be a black vulture? Turkey vultures have reddish legs too.
Yeah, just a vulture, guess they do call them black vultures that when they have black heads and feet.
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tsx meet today ny/nj
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