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Old 06-30-2011, 04:25 PM
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Would you mind posting the settings you used? Being so new, I would be interested to see how it was taken to further understand photography.
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Old 06-30-2011, 04:54 PM
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Would you mind posting the settings you used? Being so new, I would be interested to see how it was taken to further understand photography.

I'm assuming you are talking to me (?)

The first two pictures were with a 14mm wide angle lens but with a full frame camera, on a tripod, long exposure. I can't remember off hand at the moment how long, I took like five different shots. It's a manual focus lens, no chips so no exif info.I can look it up later.

3Rd picture was with a 24-70 lens, I believe@30mm, also with tripod, I'll look up the exposure and post later

You can use this exif reader and get a lot of picture's info sometimes:
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where was the aperture at?
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Old 06-30-2011, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by asianspec
where was the aperture at?
I took different pics at different apertures and don't really remember, but it was at .5 seconds (first picture), so I'm pretty sure it was @f2.8

the 2nd one was @ 6 seconds, so I'm not sure... sorry. It's what you get with a manual lens unchipped.
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Old 06-30-2011, 10:07 PM
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Couple practice studio shots.

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Old 06-30-2011, 10:13 PM
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I would walk the backlight away about 5ft and come a little camera right (towards the subject) I'd also tilt it down a little.

I would difuse or soften up the key light.

And if you're going for a beauty shot. Her complexion would be a good place to experiment with diffusion filters.
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Old 06-30-2011, 10:38 PM
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Good points, first time trying this. It was straight up WINGING. lol
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Old 06-30-2011, 10:52 PM
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Just giving some advice/critique
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Old 06-30-2011, 11:32 PM
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Synth, if you are looking for a PP tool to use for things like eye/teeth and complexion, give this free one a try:

http://www.portraitprofessional.com/download/
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Old 06-30-2011, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
Synth, if you are looking for a PP tool to use for things like eye/teeth and complexion, give this free one a try:

http://www.portraitprofessional.com/download/
I have that program, I think it's great. It's just too bad I don't shoot enough portraits
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Old 07-01-2011, 01:50 AM
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awesome. I will check it out!
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Old 07-01-2011, 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
Just giving some advice/critique
No doubt. thanks!
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Old 07-01-2011, 02:06 AM
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Hmmm... experimented with the low res jpg. Pretty cool!

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Old 07-01-2011, 03:27 AM
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Huuuuugge difference IMO!
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Old 07-01-2011, 04:36 AM
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my friend's daughter -Hailey

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Old 07-01-2011, 08:44 AM
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Huuuuugge difference IMO!
Does it look too fake?
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Old 07-01-2011, 12:05 PM
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Does it look too fake?
It depends on how you use it. it could be subtle and people won't notice but your model will be your best friend, or it could be dramatic and people will point it out right away
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Old 07-01-2011, 04:51 PM
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Old 07-01-2011, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
I would walk the backlight away about 5ft and come a little camera right (towards the subject) I'd also tilt it down a little.

I would difuse or soften up the key light.

And if you're going for a beauty shot. Her complexion would be a good place to experiment with diffusion filters.
to add to that.. try a beauty dish (you can buy one or DIY with a styrofoam bowl)... or try high key processing in post. agree that it'll look better with more light diffusion.
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Old 07-02-2011, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by synth19
Does it look too fake?

I don't think so, even seeing the original I still say no.
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Old 07-03-2011, 05:05 PM
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snapped a few pics of the bike today...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sho_nuff1997/5898971490/http://www.flickr.com/photos/sho_nuff1997/5898971490/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/sho_nuff1997/, on Flickr

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/sho_nuff1997/5898964430/http://www.flickr.com/photos/sho_nuff1997/5898964430/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/sho_nuff1997/, on Flickr

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I used ps to "wipe" the bugs off the helmet shield. Though, looking back I should have taken the helmet pics with the whole bike in the frame.
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Old 07-03-2011, 05:31 PM
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Those clouds are ridiculous, Rubin. I'm jealous of all the cool weather you get. And your vantage points to shoot it!
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Old 07-04-2011, 10:25 AM
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Old 07-04-2011, 11:45 AM
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Those clouds are ridiculous, Rubin. I'm jealous of all the cool weather you get. And your vantage points to shoot it!
He took that from Ghostbusters...







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Old 07-04-2011, 11:53 AM
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Jup, didn't you get up super early to shoot again - anything good?
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Old 07-04-2011, 12:10 PM
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Jup, didn't you get up super early to shoot again - anything good?
No, I didn't get up early was just too tired from my quick trip. I'm glad I didn't get up. Huntley Meadows was just about completely devoid of water, so no wildlife to be found. There's a picture of what it looked like on the DC Photogroup on FB.
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Old 07-04-2011, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by synth19
Does it look too fake?
IMO, not one bit.

When I think of a professional portrait/model shoot, I figure there is at least one makeup person there. All you are doing is replacing the makeup person with software.

Looks great!
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Old 07-04-2011, 01:43 PM
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Sho,

Very cool shots! I like #3 the most,and really like your bike!
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Old 07-04-2011, 05:51 PM
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Very cool shots! I like #3 the most,and really like your bike!

Thank you kind sir! I have so much fun on this bike! I drove around for hours "looking" for a spot to snap some pics before I settled on this spot.
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Old 07-04-2011, 11:20 PM
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Flew back from Vegas in a red-eye flight last night/this morning, saw this, took a pic, and went back to sleep

Quality isn't great (cell phone), but the real image looked great..



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Not bad shoofin.

Anybody get any good firework pics?
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Old 07-05-2011, 12:54 AM
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Tilt shif using some online software...
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^ From what I have seen, it works best with a downward looking viewing angle.
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Nothing wrong with trying..
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Originally Posted by wndrlst
I'm jealous of all the cool weather you get. And your vantage points to shoot it!
Its been a pretty crappy summer thus far in Chicago! Rubin just takes full advantage of the "photogenic" days.

Here's one of a 5 series headlight.

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Old 07-05-2011, 08:59 AM
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lol! I was in the city when I saw the clouds appear.... sent Rubin a text... he responded back "Already got some pics." lol!
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Old 07-05-2011, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by wndrlst
Those clouds are ridiculous, Rubin. I'm jealous of all the cool weather you get. And your vantage points to shoot it!
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^ Ditto!
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He took that from Ghostbusters...

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gracias! and gracias to Mother Nature too!
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Its been a pretty crappy summer thus far in Chicago! Rubin just takes full advantage of the "photogenic" days.
man this year has been a dream for photos! unfortunately sunny and blue skies do not make for interesting photos!
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lol! I was in the city when I saw the clouds appear.... sent Rubin a text... he responded back "Already got some pics." lol!
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unfortunately sunny and blue skies do not make for interesting photos!

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oh yeah, I'd like to mention that clouds shot is a panoramic with the GF1 - pretty happy about that.
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