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GAF Photography Q3 - 2013
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the_log_ride
Member
Really liked these pics from the two last posts of the previous page.
And this one grabbed my eyes too. Lovely tones!
itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
A few more.
Bahai Temple by kevitra, on Flickr
Bahai Temple by kevitra, on Flickr
St. Louis Canyon - Starved Rock by kevitra, on Flickr
South Side by kevitra, on Flickr
MilesWebber
Member
Playing around with the dog's chew, there's a little sad face in the top two
Just a quick edit on iPhoto for these. I have Pixelmator (no photoshop for the foreseeable future) but I'm still quite green with it.
This is really cool! It's so gross and creepy and completely unrecognizable. Also don't underestimate Pixelmator, I live that app!
Tried some low light stuff with the RX100 at a club, also tried the pop-up flash for the first time. Way too strong as expected, and sadly no way to dial it down in settings either... ended up trying to cover parts of it up with my finger, also tried using a bar napkin as a diffuser. Only included one flash shot here though.
Meus Renaissance
Member
Can I get some critique for this?
i'm no street photographer, so take this for whatever its worth.
I want to see his eyes, not his side profile, even if he's looking down thats great, it conveys emotion. Is he playing? is he between songs? I can't tell cause of the angle. The instrument is a part of the musician and in some cases almost as important as the musician themselves, so I also want to see his guitar.
When I see a street musician, what draws me to them is not only the music, but how emotive they are when they are playing, that's what I would try to capture.
I definitely like the black and white tones and processing, something about color street photography is very very hard to do right and often instantly dates the photo to a certain time period.
Here are some recent shots taken with one of my brand new birthday presents (I should post it over in the July pick-up thread, keep forgetting!) - a Pentax K30.
The first is the Milky Way as seen from the Southern Hemisphere. It's a 15 sec exposure at ISO 3200, f/2.8 at 17mm (I kind of wanted the satellite dish in the photo, just this once atleast). Focus wasn't perfect and I didn't use mirror-lock, which is a way of saying it's far from perfect but at the time I just wanted to see for myself what I could do with this new camera.
I've built a Barn Door tracker and am just awaiting my ballhead mount to arrive to complete it. Once it arrives and I have the tracker completed I'll be able to take far longer exposures, allowing either for zooming on DSO or for lengthier exposures at lower ISO. Either way, it's a win win.
The second and third photos were taken today (cold, foggy, wet and wood-smoky morning made for some interesting photo opportunities, particularly of godrays through steam rising off the road in the drive to work). I got close to what I wanted from the spider web picture, but the flowers I was hoping the slats in the fence would be more dramatic to draw your eye into the bottom centre of the picture. ALso, the unbloomed flower at the bottom is more distracting then I thought it would be. Ah well, next time!
Fourth pic is of the rail of the boat we went whale watching on. Didn't quite pull off the shot I wanted (focus of the DOF needed to be a bit further up the picture), but it's still a little bit of fun. Got some wonderful photos of the two Humpback Whales we saw though
The fifth is one my favourite photos from my recent holiday. I saw this guy every evening I went walking along the beach, but caught him and his Pelican mate on this evening pretty well.
Sixth is a Pelican checking himself out (not really, but I tried to capture it as though that was what was going on!)
Last is my dog, Toby and the only decent portrait I've ever taken!
I've started taking my camera to work with me (I work in a regional town in NSW, Australia), and on my walk to work I pass Kangaroos, common ducks, deer, sheep, a thousand different parrots and a number of other interesting things to practice taking photos with.
The first is the Milky Way as seen from the Southern Hemisphere. It's a 15 sec exposure at ISO 3200, f/2.8 at 17mm (I kind of wanted the satellite dish in the photo, just this once atleast). Focus wasn't perfect and I didn't use mirror-lock, which is a way of saying it's far from perfect but at the time I just wanted to see for myself what I could do with this new camera.
I've built a Barn Door tracker and am just awaiting my ballhead mount to arrive to complete it. Once it arrives and I have the tracker completed I'll be able to take far longer exposures, allowing either for zooming on DSO or for lengthier exposures at lower ISO. Either way, it's a win win.
The second and third photos were taken today (cold, foggy, wet and wood-smoky morning made for some interesting photo opportunities, particularly of godrays through steam rising off the road in the drive to work). I got close to what I wanted from the spider web picture, but the flowers I was hoping the slats in the fence would be more dramatic to draw your eye into the bottom centre of the picture. ALso, the unbloomed flower at the bottom is more distracting then I thought it would be. Ah well, next time!
Fourth pic is of the rail of the boat we went whale watching on. Didn't quite pull off the shot I wanted (focus of the DOF needed to be a bit further up the picture), but it's still a little bit of fun. Got some wonderful photos of the two Humpback Whales we saw though
The fifth is one my favourite photos from my recent holiday. I saw this guy every evening I went walking along the beach, but caught him and his Pelican mate on this evening pretty well.
Sixth is a Pelican checking himself out (not really, but I tried to capture it as though that was what was going on!)
Last is my dog, Toby and the only decent portrait I've ever taken!
I've started taking my camera to work with me (I work in a regional town in NSW, Australia), and on my walk to work I pass Kangaroos, common ducks, deer, sheep, a thousand different parrots and a number of other interesting things to practice taking photos with.
Three from this week.
Wooden Dry-Dock Rail by Cdammen, on Flickr
Table at Wedding Reception by Cdammen, on Flickr
Curious Sheep by Cdammen, on Flickr
Wooden Dry-Dock Rail by Cdammen, on Flickr
Table at Wedding Reception by Cdammen, on Flickr
Curious Sheep by Cdammen, on Flickr
Submarino Conversível
Member
bitt-n.com - Autumn in Kyoto & Osaka, Japan by Bitt-n.com, on Flickr
bitt-n.com - Autumn in Kyoto & Osaka, Japan by Bitt-n.com, on Flickr
bitt-n.com - Autumn in Kyoto & Osaka, Japan by Bitt-n.com, on Flickr
bitt-n.com - Autumn in Kyoto & Osaka, Japan by Bitt-n.com, on Flickr
bitt-n.com - Autumn in Kyoto & Osaka, Japan by Bitt-n.com, on Flickr
bitt-n.com - Autumn in Kyoto & Osaka, Japan by Bitt-n.com, on Flickr
bitt-n.com - Autumn in Kyoto & Osaka, Japan by Bitt-n.com, on Flickr
itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
I too was at a zoo recently. Yesterday in Stockholm – took a shitload of photos. Here's a couple of 'em:
Young baboon by jayco1983, on Flickr
Lemur gnawing on food by jayco1983, on Flickr
Peacock by jayco1983, on Flickr
Winking chameleon by jayco1983, on Flickr
Lynx on the lookout by jayco1983, on Flickr
Lynx and kid by jayco1983, on Flickr
Duck-duck by jayco1983, on Flickr
Fox Mulder by jayco1983, on Flickr
Sleeping bear by jayco1983, on Flickr
Young baboon by jayco1983, on Flickr
Lemur gnawing on food by jayco1983, on Flickr
Peacock by jayco1983, on Flickr
Winking chameleon by jayco1983, on Flickr
Lynx on the lookout by jayco1983, on Flickr
Lynx and kid by jayco1983, on Flickr
Duck-duck by jayco1983, on Flickr
Fox Mulder by jayco1983, on Flickr
Sleeping bear by jayco1983, on Flickr
itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
Aw, what the hell, here's a couple more.
Wolf by jayco1983, on Flickr
Wolf drying him/herself by jayco1983, on Flickr
Wolverine during feeding time by jayco1983, on Flickr
Snow white and six (!?) dwarves by jayco1983, on Flickr
Worn window by jayco1983, on Flickr
Squirrel me timbers by jayco1983, on Flickr
Old toys by jayco1983, on Flickr
Wolf by jayco1983, on Flickr
Wolf drying him/herself by jayco1983, on Flickr
Wolverine during feeding time by jayco1983, on Flickr
Snow white and six (!?) dwarves by jayco1983, on Flickr
Worn window by jayco1983, on Flickr
Squirrel me timbers by jayco1983, on Flickr
Old toys by jayco1983, on Flickr
Represent.
Represent(ative) of bad opinions
Recent Shoot. Any Critique welcomed
Chain Heavy by Black_Tux, on Flickr
Idle Time by Black_Tux, on Flickr
"Us" by Black_Tux, on Flickr
Straight Ahead by Black_Tux, on Flickr
Chain Heavy by Black_Tux, on Flickr
Idle Time by Black_Tux, on Flickr
"Us" by Black_Tux, on Flickr
Straight Ahead by Black_Tux, on Flickr
peteykirch
Member
My first time ever really trying long exposure photography;
I should've went out earlier for the sunset.
I should've went out earlier for the sunset.
Hey photography-Gaf!
Tomorrow I have been assigned with the task of taking a family portrait. I am pretty amateur when it comes to taking photos.
I have a D90 with the stock 18-105mm lens, a tripod, remote shutter clicker (so I can be in the pic too), lens hood, and a UV filter.
What tips can you give me as far as settings go, and set up. Most likely the photo will be taken outdoors with plenty of light. (Maybe too much)
Any help would be appreciated!
Tomorrow I have been assigned with the task of taking a family portrait. I am pretty amateur when it comes to taking photos.
I have a D90 with the stock 18-105mm lens, a tripod, remote shutter clicker (so I can be in the pic too), lens hood, and a UV filter.
What tips can you give me as far as settings go, and set up. Most likely the photo will be taken outdoors with plenty of light. (Maybe too much)
Any help would be appreciated!
For portraits, the main thing I would consider is lighting, framing, posture and expression. Don't use harsh overhead lighting, don't use wide angle closeup. See if you can sparkle in the eyes by using some sort of fill flash out doors, and maybe a reflector to fill in under shadows.
Make sure the eyes are in focus, not the bridge of the nose or cow lick hairline etc. I guess you could tinker around with your white balance too, depending on conditions but if you take good photos first and foremost you can always alter white balance in post processing.
Also be aware of your surroundings - no branches or telegraph poles sticking out of people's heads and so on
Otherwise take heaps of photos and have fun!
Nexus Zero
Member
I thought I'd have a go at reprocessing some photos I took in North Korea back when I got my first proper camera in 2010.
Bought Lightroom 5 so just trying to figure that out and work on some images.
P1000816.jpg by DagsJT, on Flickr
Fuel by DagsJT, on Flickr
P1000721.jpg by DagsJT, on Flickr
P1000816.jpg by DagsJT, on Flickr
Fuel by DagsJT, on Flickr
P1000721.jpg by DagsJT, on Flickr
European All Stars Drift championship, stage 3, Riga
bilde-5524 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-5795 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-5772 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-5829 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-5695 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-5717 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-6019 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-6028 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-6174 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-6104 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-5524 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-5795 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-5772 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-5829 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-5695 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-5717 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-6019 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-6028 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-6174 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
bilde-6104 by SLV[GAF], on Flickr
I'm currently trying to edit some headshots for print and trying to convert RGB to CMYK color space. I know the gamut is different for each and expect a change in color, but I'm running into a problem where while in Photoshop the image appears the same in CMYK as it did before the conversion, but once it is saved and viewed with a different program it appears washed out... Is there any way to get Photoshop to display the images properly, or is it that everything else is displaying them improperly?
Three from this week.
Wooden Dry-Dock Rail by Cdammen, on Flickr
Table at Wedding Reception by Cdammen, on Flickr
Curious Sheep by Cdammen, on Flickr
bitt-n.com - Autumn in Kyoto & Osaka, Japan by Bitt-n.com, on Flickr
bitt-n.com - Autumn in Kyoto & Osaka, Japan by Bitt-n.com, on Flickr
bitt-n.com - Autumn in Kyoto & Osaka, Japan by Bitt-n.com, on Flickr
bitt-n.com - Autumn in Kyoto & Osaka, Japan by Bitt-n.com, on Flickr
bitt-n.com - Autumn in Kyoto & Osaka, Japan by Bitt-n.com, on Flickr
bitt-n.com - Autumn in Kyoto & Osaka, Japan by Bitt-n.com, on Flickr
bitt-n.com - Autumn in Kyoto & Osaka, Japan by Bitt-n.com, on Flickr
So much great work posted already this month, these two stood out allot for me.
As far as my shots go,... another weekend, another race meeting, think ive slept in most paddocks in the country already this year...
I thought I'd have a go at reprocessing some photos I took in North Korea back when I got my first proper camera in 2010.
These images are amazing, I would love to go to North Korea, but I am too much of a pussy. I know there are controlled tour groups that you can go with, but I don't know....
So much great work posted already this month, these two stood out allot for me.
As far as my shots go,... another weekend, another race meeting, think ive slept in most paddocks in the country already this year...
Thanks man. Your image reminds me of something, The low angle and the guy with the helmet walking in your picture reminds of a GT screenshot I saw somewhere haha
From the other day. Very much nsfw:
(NSFW): http://500px.com/photo/42268114
(NSFW): http://500px.com/photo/42268114
Represent.
Represent(ative) of bad opinions
Now that you mention it I think I know the screenshot you mentioned! must be a subliminal influence!
Nexus Zero
Member
It is probably one of the safer places on earth, after all you are being watched 24/7!
Seriously though don't let it be a regret. If you wanna go, I'd highly recommend it.
NathanMcMahon
Banned
Some amazing photos in here, as always.
Here's my best of a bad bunch
DSC_1048 by Owen Rhys Williams, on Flickr
Here's my best of a bad bunch
DSC_1048 by Owen Rhys Williams, on Flickr
This is fantastic, really great moment
You should use the color proofing mode. Set the CMYK color profile you're converting to as your active CMYK profile in Photoshop's color settings (or in Bridge, if you have the settings synced between CS apps). You can then display proof colors with Cmd/Ctrl+Y, and display color clipping warnings with Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+Y.
NathanMcMahon
Banned
Thanks, man. It's those moments of capture that make this hobby worth it. I fucking love it.
I'm a lot more comfortable getting close to people and taking their photographs. I'm thinking of going out into less social areas and doing it now. Maybe start taking photos of people riding the light rail next? I'd like to slowly work my comfort levels up into dangerous neighborhoods so that I can take photographs we usually never see candid. Some of my recent shots at the place I hang out at.
MilesWebber
Member
QFS
Please do tell about your progression of getting into street photography and also how and when you interact with the people you shoot.
Really lovely stuff on this page, everyone! I particularly love Andeeeh's photos of Japan.
I recently travelled through Oregon, including the Oregon Coast, and this is the first of many photos from the trip. I'm looking forward to digging into more of them. It's a stunningly beautiful part of the world.
I recently travelled through Oregon, including the Oregon Coast, and this is the first of many photos from the trip. I'm looking forward to digging into more of them. It's a stunningly beautiful part of the world.
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