greenman Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Beautiful! What settings did you use to use to achieve this? More generally, many of your pictures have a really neat light vs. shade quality. is this done the same (similar) way each time or is it quite varied? I often turn the contrast of the image up using Canons free DPP software(although not much for that pic where the main change is the colour temperature to warm it up) but really the key to doing that effectively is finding dramatic contrast in real life. The main challenge for a shot like that shooting into the sun is controlling the extreme contrast that can go beyond the cameras sensors capabilties(so either large areas of the pick are pure black or white with no detail). In that case I did it in two ways, firstly I waited until the sun was just breaking though the cloud and also partly blocked by a tree branch and secondly by using a graduated filter, not actually one of those slot in systems but a simpler screw in one that makes the top half of the image 2 appature stops darker than the bottom... Took a similar kind of shot from inside another nearby group of trees today... Edited November 17, 2011 by greenman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 did this guy pose for you, or was he just standing like that? if so, amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 you take amazing shots! and black dawg, i love your moon shot too! very talented all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Zepette, He was walking by, I take a lot of photographs in NYC of people walking by. I try to catch them on the side of the frame opposed to centering them. Like I did with these two at Occupy Wall St a few weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Using the rule of thirds for street shooting definately helps you pics Bingo, makes them seem more natural aswell as sharing the focus between the subject and the overall location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandu Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I often turn the contrast of the image up using Canons free DPP software(although not much for that pic where the main change is the colour temperature to warm it up) but really the key to doing that effectively is finding dramatic contrast in real life. The main challenge for a shot like that shooting into the sun is controlling the extreme contrast that can go beyond the cameras sensors capabilties(so either large areas of the pick are pure black or white with no detail). In that case I did it in two ways, firstly I waited until the sun was just breaking though the cloud and also partly blocked by a tree branch and secondly by using a graduated filter, not actually one of those slot in systems but a simpler screw in one that makes the top half of the image 2 appature stops darker than the bottom... Thanks for this! The graduated filter is a really great tip. I have so much to learn... Keep the great pics coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Thanks for this! The graduated filter is a really great tip. I have so much to learn.. There really the landscape photographers secret weapon. As I said you don't need to invest in an expensive slot in system to get good results as the graduation is well gradual so the break between dark and light doesnt need to be right at the center of the pic, you can also twist them like a polarizer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TypeO Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I'm pretty excited. Just ordered my own camera, the Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18MP. Also shoots full 1080i HD video. Yeah, it's a couple steps down from the Canon 5D MKII I use at work (and take home to use when I want), but it will be MINE! Also getting an additional lens - Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Zoom Lens, plus a Canon Speedlite and tripod. It comes with a 16GB card, and I ordered an extra 32 GB card. All in all, not a bad setup to get started with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Excellent shots these last few pages. Love the Grand Central one. My bucket list will be to see New York & walk on The Brooklyn Bridge. :^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandu Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Here are some pictures I took in Montreal before I got a DSLR. These were taken on a Sony HX9V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandu Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I am still learning my way around the DLSR and have not had a lot of time to practice. Here is the best I have gotten out of it so far: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Fills the Air Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 The photos being posted here are real works of art, and truly are inspiring. Greenman your photos capture England so well; they're beautiful and inspirational. Thanks for sharing them with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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greenman Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 The Spinal Tap school of image editting, everything turned to 11... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Down by the Seaside.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dawg Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Random shot with my G1 phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 (edited) Some backlit grapevine leaves and my friend Brian's place. He's a huge Zep fan. :^) 'Holly Ann' the tugboat on Puget Sound. Click on the pics and they will size down. Edited November 23, 2011 by redrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 The photos being posted here are real works of art, and truly are inspiring. Greenman your photos capture England so well; they're beautiful and inspirational. Thanks for sharing them with us. agreed! these guys should open a gallery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 (edited) Sunrise about half an hour ago... Edited November 23, 2011 by greenman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandu Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Down by the Seaside.... This one is really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Thanks Dandu, there are some great shots in this thread. We have a lot of people here with very good eyes. Train Kept A Rollin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 (edited) A classic 1969 two tone Harley Shovelhead that was parked outside the library a few weeks ago. Click on the pic to size it. 'Electra Glide In Orange' :^) Edited November 23, 2011 by redrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Thanks Dandu, there are some great shots in this thread. We have a lot of people here with very good eyes. Train Kept A Rollin' HDR? **makes sign of the cross** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Yes, I just added the program to Aperture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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