Hobo Ninja! That's great ;)

No really, I took both of those shots from inside the train, the bar car had a window that gives you a view above the rest of the cars.

Hobo Ninja! That's great ;)

No really, I took both of those shots from inside the train, the bar car had a window that gives you a view above the rest of the cars.

Good, because is the Hobo Ninjas start taking pictures.. it's game over man!

Good thing my lil cousin is on the lookout ;)

Good, because is the Hobo Ninjas start taking pictures.. it's game over man! Good thing my lil cousin is on the lookout ;)

Guess he'll drill 'em in the head.

Like the second "Hobo Ninja" shot. :-)

Guess he'll drill 'em in the head.

Shhh.. he's 2.. it's a ray gun to him ;)

okay just saw a thing on the news with this guy and had to check out his web site. OH MY!!!

I so want to learn how to do this, he had an app on his phone (was not an iPhone) that told him based on GPS where to go, then he just found a really really really dark spot and set up his tripod. I just don't know how long of exposure he was using but I am guessing it was in the minutes as the news story said that they were out shooting for hours in the middle of the night.

Anyway check out the web site and if anyone in Edmonton area wants to try this drop me a PM I am in for sure!

InFocus Imagery Inc. - - - - - - Photography by Zoltan Kenwell (http://www.infocusimagery.com)

Trevor - Those Aurora Borealis shots are amazing...Thanks for posting the link. I'd love to learn what app he used to locate the ABs ....I'm also guessing it was more than minutes for the exposure - but I'm no expert.




Just to prove my last statement- I didn't realize before today that the shutter doesn't completely open and close in my camera. It only pulls a small slit, curtain style across the sensor plane.....You photogs probably already knew that and may have already seen this cool video...but I'll post a link anyways.... this, coincidentally is the same kind as one of my cameras.
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Yep that AB stuff is pretty amazing. Looks like much longer than a minute or two exposure to me as well. I've done a fair bit of night shots in the past ... the hard things with very long exposures at night are a very steady tripod and in the case of what they are shooting is to make sure the exposure is not so long that the stars turn into long lines as they move through the sky.

That and shooting RAW is a _must_ -- you will want to have as much control as possible when "developing" the shots.

Cool video KC4!

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4696/25223339958291508504046.th.jpg (http://img405.imageshack.us/i/25223339958291508504046.jpg/)
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/1235/24833346541411508504046.th.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/i/24833346541411508504046.jpg/)
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/683/24833346530111508504046.th.jpg (http://img15.imageshack.us/i/24833346530111508504046.jpg/)
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/7300/24833346520491508504046.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/i/24833346520491508504046.jpg/)

*Disclaimer: All but the first were taken from a moving vehicle at 75+MPH. I was not driving.

Bronson Street, at Albert (or Slater. I always get those two confused)

1 AM, camera on tripod, set on "Auto", cable shutter release.

Jimmy didn't bark when the cop car stopped to watch me.

Jimmy didn't bark when the cop car stopped to watch me.

You could have been arrested for decent exposure!

You could have been arrested for decent exposure!To quote the kids today,
"LOL"

LOL for sure :)

Overcast in Owen Sound. A gloomy couple from the weekend.

They're biting today.

Ouch ... don't mess with that one :)

Ouch ... don't mess with that one :)

One look at that and Mrs ScanMan no longer wants to go fishing with the boys.:-(;)

Another from cottage country. I'm all over the map these days.

I really have to get my gear out and use it! I get in a slump every winter and it takes me a while to "dig" out of it :D

As a non-believer, I'm still drawn to places of worship. The architecture of faith - how particular groups choose to express their devotion, has always intrigued me. In honour of the holiday...two of one, two of the other.

I love those cute little country churches.

I was out shooting at my Father-in-Law's today after the kids Easter egg hunt. Here's what I came up with. Most converted well to B&W.

C&C Welcome.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4491065271_e863640708.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4491065279_d9a970a95a.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4491065295_bdfa10fc68.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4491065303_4e45aaec27.jpg

^^ I really like the two B&Ws. The bokeh on both is dandy, but to my eye, your output sharpening brought out the surface texture a bit too much. I might have gone more of an edge sharpening route. The kid's got a great little face, lots of interesting lines in his hair, the bird in his fingers is strong...I just find the surface a bit on the crisp side.

But hey, maybe to your eye, the story is one of texture. Geez, now I feel nasty for commenting on someone's shots. I'm not cut out for this critiquing business.

very nice. i especially like the one of the sign on the fence.

^^ I really like the two B&Ws. The bokeh on both is dandy, but to my eye, your output sharpening brought out the surface texture a bit too much. I might have gone more of an edge sharpening route. The kid's got a great little face, lots of interesting lines in his hair, the bird in his fingers is strong...I just find the surface a bit on the crisp side.

But hey, maybe to your eye, the story is one of texture. Geez, now I feel nasty for commenting on someone's shots. I'm not cut out for this critiquing business.
Would you believe that other than the B&W conversion, that image is straight out of the camera? I liked the texture in that one, although not my favourite shot of the bunch, the texture and shallow depth of field make it pop.

very nice. i especially like the one of the sign on the fence.
Thanks for the comment.

The slow moving vehicle sign is attached to the back of an old wagon to tow behind a tractor, sitting in my Father-in-law's field. I love going there to shoot. I can always find something new there.

Would you believe that other than the B&W conversion, that image is straight out of the camera? I liked the texture in that one, although not my favourite shot of the bunch, the texture and shallow depth of field make it pop.

That's a sharp Jpeg shooter! Out of curiosity, which one of your four shots do you favour?

i'll be posting a good number of my own pics as soon as i figure out how. how do you post pics? sorry, i'm new to ehMac.

also maxpower, i was wondering what camera you use?

i'll be posting a good number of my own pics as soon as i figure out how. how do you post pics? sorry, i'm new to ehMac.

Below the message field, click "manage attachments". From the resulting window, click "choose file". Once you've found your image, click "upload". Then click "submit reply".

Welcome aboard. Looking forward to your shots.:)

thanks very much scanman.
here are some of my shots. more to come. O_o

any comments or criticism is greatly appreciated.

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That's a sharp Jpeg shooter! Out of curiosity, which one of your four shots do you favour?
I am partial to the slow moving vehicle sign. It was one of those shots that was meh out of the camera, but when I was done, I really liked it.

also maxpower, i was wondering what camera you use?
I think you already found the camera gear thread that I started? You will find your answer there. ;)

papercliper I think you have some great stuff there, I really like the light and dark side of the leaf that you have there, but I think that the middle is just a bit off center and it is messing with my head but wow killer stuff, keep it coming!

I think you already found the camera gear thread that I started? You will find your answer there. ;)

your right. i found that thread shortly after posting the question.

papercliper I think you have some great stuff there, I really like the light and dark side of the leaf that you have there, but I think that the middle is just a bit off center and it is messing with my head but wow killer stuff, keep it coming!
thank you very much. here are some more of my shots..

thepaperclipper, I find your shots very inspiring.
I really like your unorthodox use of light.
Welcome to ehMac!

thepaperclipper,

I really like your shots as well. However in Shots #1, 3, and 5, I find the branches in the foreground distracting and takes away from what could be a very well composed shot. The rest of your images are very well done. Keep posting and welcome to ehMac.

I am partial to the slow moving vehicle sign. It was one of those shots that was meh out of the camera, but when I was done, I really liked it.

Yeah, I like it, too. It's gritty and real, with nice tones. I'm usually working to subdue grain and get clients' stuff as sharp as possible, so for my own fun, I've fallen more and more into focussing on shapes and colour. And after being cooped up all winter, I'm also yearning for some colourful vista! (attached)

The question of "just how sharp should those tree branches be?", doesn't relax me much. I found thedoug's gloom filter stuff quite interesting a few shots back, and I've been dragging the clarity slider way to the left, lately. Hey...gotta play!

The paperclipper – I'll jump on the bandwagon. You've got some excellent shots there. Visualization is the key, and yours all have an "idea". Nice stuff.

thanks very much to all of your for your comments and criticisms.

Snapped a few days ago using my K7 with a 14mm wide angle lens.
unfortunately shot during the middle of the afternoon so I couldn't get the entire tree to the left in view b/c the sun was right there.

PP in photoshop to bw with a filter.

any CC is welcome.

I need to get back there early some morning b/c the sun sets behind the view so this same side would be lit up nicely - I just need to get up about 10 mins before first sunlight so catch the first rays coming over a hill to hit this building.

Enjoy!
Keebler

Thanks for the comment.

The slow moving vehicle sign is attached to the back of an old wagon to tow behind a tractor, sitting in my Father-in-law's field. I love going there to shoot. I can always find something new there.

I am partial to that one myself. Great shots!

... I couldn't get the entire tree to the left in view b/c the sun was right there....Did you take any shots with the sun in the frame?
I'd be interested to see how they look.

Did you take any shots with the sun in the frame?
I'd be interested to see how they look.

I didn't :(. It was about 2 pm and very bright

I did wonder about trying a low level tripod with a longer exposure facing towards the sun. That might work

Keebler27 – Personally, I love exaggerated, short lens perspective. It's nice here, but I wonder if you at all considered pinching the shed back to normal a bit?

Keebler27 – Personally, I love exaggerated, short lens perspective. It's nice here, but I wonder if you at all considered pinching the shed back to normal a bit?

thanks - I'm not sure what you mean by pinching the shed back? do you mean to stand a bit further back so the shed isn't as large or up front?

Please let me know as I can go here almost anytime to try different things. :)

Was noodling around with this just after you posted it, and though I went too far, you can get the idea. PS filter/distort/lens correction. I got a 10mm Sigma that does some wild things - sometimes interesting and acceptable, other times, I've got to reign it in a bit in post. It's nice to have the option.

Hey folks,

I'm catching up after a week of holidays with no Mac and no internet.

Some exceptional work here, keep it coming.

Was casually wondering how many curve treatments I could apply before I ran out of ideas or got bored. 24 seems to be the number.

LOL .. very interesting ScanMan. It's like the question "How many licks to get the centre of a Tootsie pop?"

Very Warhal-esque ScanMan.

Now work on those and make them Lightroom presets.;)

I've been Google mapping the locations of some of the photographs I've taken over the years. It's a really fun and interesting exercise.

Here are a couple from Reno Nevada. These were shot around 2006. Included is the streetview of the location.

330 N. Arlington Avenue, Reno, Nevada - Google Maps (http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=330+N.+Arlington+Avenue,+Reno,+Nevada&sll=39.514447,-119.772626&sspn=0.108858,0.201015&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=330+N+Arlington+Ave,+Reno,+Washoe,+Nevada+89 501,+United+States&ll=39.528405,-119.817916&spn=0.001657,0.003141&z=19&layer=c&cbll=39.528316,-119.817888&panoid=d7m5gmecRtBMAPXAyXrigg&cbp=12,20.97,,0,-6.86)

Here's another. This one was taken in late 1995 in Panquitch Utah.

614 N Main Street, Panguitch, UT 84759 - Google Maps (http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=614+N+Main+Street,+Panguitch,+UT+84759&sll=49.891235,-97.15369&sspn=46.882073,102.919922&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=614+N+Main+St,+Panguitch,+Garfield,+Utah+847 59,+United+States&ll=37.832065,-112.435756&spn=0.003144,0.012563&z=17&layer=c&cbll=37.832064,-112.435757&panoid=Ldf2-4fOvSO5cUhDBiRVLg&cbp=13,72.19,,0,-9.6)

You showed some of these "motel series" images before. I liked them then and I like them now. Great B&W processing/scanning, or is it all in the red filter? ;)

Which camera did you use? A 35mm or the Hassy?

You showed some of these "motel series" images before. I liked them then and I like them now. Great B&W processing/scanning, or is it all in the red filter? ;)

Which camera did you use? A 35mm or the Hassy?

Thanks Kps. I really don't do much processing. These were mediocre neg scans that I adjusted slightly in PS to match prints I've done. The essence of the lighting is all in camera with the help of a red #25.

These were shot using my Nikon F3. 28mm 3.5.

Shot this at Craters Of The Moon National Park in Idaho last May.

http://gallery.me.com/plmnice/100073/cratersofmoon_1/web.jpg?ver=12716407210001

Mr.J, it's when I see stuff like yours I truly miss film. :)

Mr.J, it's when I see stuff like yours I truly miss film. :)

Thanks kps!

Here's another. Las Vegas 1995.

5100 Las Vegas Blvd South Paradise, Nevada, 89119 - Google Maps (http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5100+Las+Vegas+Blvd+South+Paradise,+Nevada,+8911 9&sll=49.891235,-97.15369&sspn=46.882073,102.919922&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=5100+Las+Vegas+Blvd+S,+Paradise,+Clark,+Neva da+89119,+United+States&ll=36.082376,-115.172607&spn=0.007127,0.012563&z=17&layer=c&cbll=36.082192,-115.172601&panoid=Ak2jaXyEsi3Q28p30YQ_KA&cbp=12,233.36,,0,14.66)

Haven't been around here for quite a while... But after a quick tour of what has recently been shown I would like to say there is some really great work being posted. Particularly note worthy IMHO are the recent posts by mrjimmy and the Newbie, thepaperclipper. Really nice stuff. :clap:

I was away for ten days last month in Mexico and with work and working on the 900+ images I took I haven't had as much time to come around these parts.

But I have finished the first edit (straight up Lightroom stuff, no Photoshop yet)... I would like to beg everyone my indulgence by showing you some. :D

So as to not overload, I am only going to post 4 or 5 at a time. First is a sampling of home base for the first 7 days. We were in a little town called Platinitos about 2 hours north along the coast from Puerto Varata. My wife, one other couple, a close friend of ours and I (5 in total) rented a Casa (home) from which we ventured out every other day, the other days we stayed put and just "chillaxed". These first shots are of "home base" Casa Soledad.

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Bronson Street, at Albert (or Slater. I always get those two confused)

1 AM, camera on tripod, set on "Auto", cable shutter release.

Jimmy didn't bark when the cop car stopped to watch me.

Really nice shot Soy Mac! :clap:

As a non-believer, I'm still drawn to places of worship. The architecture of faith - how particular groups choose to express their devotion, has always intrigued me. In honour of the holiday...two of one, two of the other.

Nice contrast of architectural types Scan Man! :)

View through one of my office windows (it's a glass wall actually) - not for much longer though, as we're moving to another building in a few weeks. :(

http://web.me.com/dougcg/iWeb/Site/artis_files/square%20view.jpg

Really like this one The Doug! :)

A couple of random train pics

I really like the second one mg. :clap:

http://web.me.com/dougcg/iWeb/Site/artis_files/1220.jpg

Really like the use of colour and graphic elements. :)

Inside his Pillow Fort:

That's cool. Almost revolutionary Russia era in photography, very modernest.

Couple of shots from an attempt at a tripod-less panorama in Halifax, NS. Small colour adjustments in iPhoto, exported to JPEG from RAW.

I just had a stamped concrete sidewalk and porch poured at my place this week. The contractor was very pleased with the results, so much so that he wants to put it on his website. I mentioned that I would be happy to take the pictures for him. He said "No offense, I'm sure you have a good camera but I do all of the photography myself." OK I thought. I quietly pulled up some of my photos on my iPhone and showed them to him. He then asked me if I was a professional photographer and I said no, just as a hobby.

After a few minutes of showing him my photos, he asked if I shoot weddings, more in particular his wedding. I declined though. He did ask me to shoot the walkway and porch though. ;) :D

... "No offense, I'm sure you have a good camera but I do all of the photography myself." ... After a few minutes of showing him my photos, he asked if I shoot weddings, more in particular his wedding. ...:lmao: :clap:

Imagine if you'd showed him the photos on your iPad?
He would have immediately run out and had a baby, just so he could get you to take the baby pictures!

... I was away for ten days last month in Mexico... screature, that last shot (sunset) is so timeless, it looks like a travel poster from the 40s- the kind with a prop-engine airliner flying across it, as a travel ad for Fiji or Hawaii. Classic. :cool:

:lmao: :clap:

Imagine if you'd showed him the photos on your iPad?
He would have immediately run out and had a baby, just so he could get you to take the baby pictures!
I was going to mention to him that you could have the best/most expensive camera in the world, but if you don't know how to use it and compose the picture properly you might as well use a disposable.

At the end of the day it's just a hole to let light in.....

I was going to mention to him that you could have the best/most expensive camera in the world, but if you don't know how to use it and compose the picture properly you might as well use a disposable.

At the end of the day it's just a hole to let light in.....

:clap:

So many people just don't get this part of it.

Casa Soledad...


The one of the curving stairs is my fave among this first bunch I love the lines.
More please... and thanks.

At the end of the day it's just a hole to let light in.....

Ed McMahon voice: HI-OOOOOOO

;)

The one of the curving stairs is my fave among this first bunch I love the lines.
More please... and thanks.

Your wish is my command... a few more from Casa Soledad.

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Here's another. This one was taken in late 1995 in Panquitch Utah.]

That has a real Lee Friedlander feel to it. Nice shot! Seeing it bigger would be nice!

http://timbonham.com/multimedia/intro/album1/images/TGB051507_0034.jpg

http://timbonham.com/multimedia/intro/album1/images/TGB120197_0007.jpg

Welcome TiBo44! A couple of nice shots. Where were the taken?

Welcome TiBo44! A couple of nice shots. Where were the taken?

Hi Screature

Thanks, and thanks.

First shot is a remote aboriginal community in the Northern Territory, Australia
Second is Havana, Cuba

Hi Screature

Thanks, and thanks.

First shot is a remote aboriginal community in the Northern Territory, Australia
Second is Havana, Cuba

That is some mighty orange sand they have there in Northern Australia. Both really capture a moment. Kudos again.

That is some mighty orange sand they have there in Northern Australia. Both really capture a moment. Kudos again.

Indeed it is and the Australian Government was (is) trying to give it more of a glow by putting a nuclear waste dump nearby, which is why I was there photographing

On a lighter side this is a video (http://www.bushmechanics.com/pages/stories/movie_high.htm) made by an aboriginal media group. Traveling around the Outback can be a bit hairy if you break down!

http://web.me.com/dougcg/iWeb/Site/artis_files/broken.jpg

^Nice.

Thanks. Dunno, these days I seem to be into oversaturated / overprocessed urban-pulp crumbling gloom kinda stuff.

Pulp non-fiction is good. Didn't you recently change offices? Perhaps you've viewing a lot of things more critically these days, in which case your narrowed focus may just be a temporary thing till you feel more settled in.

Whoa, free psyche C&C!

Me, on the other hand, I'm looking UP, baby! Just got me a new shooter and of course I'm shooting blue skies, OCDing over dead and hot pixels. This was one of my first – I call it "instant coronary".

Didn't see that plane when I took the shot. We're talking momentary paralysis, here...

Speaking of blue skies . . .

http://gallery.me.com/plmnice/100073/DSCN3143/web.jpg?ver=12721449080001

Wow, that's a beaut.

http://web.me.com/dougcg/iWeb/Site/artis_files/rust.jpg

Doug - I really love this urban decay stuff you've been posting lately (I still go back and look and look at the one in post # 2488)


Scanman - verrry funny. What new camera did you get?

Speaking of blue skies . . .



That's a cool shot - love the lines/texture in the rocks, plus the interesting angle.

What new camera did you get?

The new Olympus E-PL1. I think I'm in love! Steve's wrap up is spot on. Olympus E-Pl1 Review: Steve'S Conclusion (http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/olympus/e-pl1/steves-conclusion-42.html)

TheDoug - Wow, that's a butte! (Feel free to swap comment with Sinc).

Speaking of blue skies . . .

http://gallery.me.com/plmnice/100073/DSCN3143/web.jpg?ver=12721449080001

Hey SINC is that in Zion or from your trip to Utah?

Good eye there screature, that was indeed taken in Zion in May of last year.

^^^ Our family lived in Utah (my Dad was stationed at Hill Air Force Base, a NORAD/NATO installation as a diplomatic posting) for three years from 1967-70. When we there we travelled around a lot and Zion was one of the most spectacular places we saw. Truly a grand place. Almost as grand as the Grand Canyon. Anyway, really nice shot SINC. :clap:

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Inspired by The Doug's cool saturated images, I thought I would give it a try....
Uhh, not quite.

Here is another of those Utah shots:

http://gallery.me.com/plmnice/100060/DSCN3366/web.jpg?ver=12566596360001

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... I thought I would give it a try....
Uhh, not quite.Au contraire, KC4. That is quite! :clap:

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Great stuff KC4 and SoyMac! And Sinc, the Utah shots are wonderful. Keep 'em coming eh!



http://web.me.com/dougcg/iWeb/Site/artis_files/chapel.jpg

Hope you like.

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That's a great shot SINC.

What you need is PS CS5 with the Content aware feature to get rid of the people in the background.

Reno Nevada 2006. This Mid-Century beauty gone forever.

Great stuff KC4 and SoyMac! And Sinc, the Utah shots are wonderful. Keep 'em coming eh!


Here ya go . . .http://gallery.me.com/plmnice/100060/pic33/web.jpg?ver=12463695550001

http://gallery.me.com/plmnice/100055/twins2/web.jpg?ver=12462894200001

Really nice shots SINC. The last one looks almost like they are sculptures. It is incredible that the rock formation on the right can even stand.

Sinc - with careful B&W processing you'd have an Ansel Adams thing going on with those shots, maybe play around with them. But they're still great in colour. What magnificent landscape.

That has a real Lee Friedlander feel to it. Nice shot! Seeing it bigger would be nice!

Thanks. I like Friedlander's work and feel a certain kinship with him as I spent a lot of time on the road in the U.S. shooting and exploring. I wasn't channelling him in the Utah shot though. My shadow was completely unavoidable and I had to include it. I would never try to take it out as that's not my style.

Your work is excellent also. Love the Havana shot. I was there a few years ago and shot quite a bit. I'll dig them out and post a few. Love to see more of yours.

Sinc - with careful B&W processing you'd have an Ansel Adams thing going on with those shots, maybe play around with them. But they're still great in colour. What magnificent landscape.

I will try that when I get some spare time Doug. Meanwhile here are three more from top to bottom, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon and Arches National Park.

http://gallery.me.com/plmnice/100060/DSCN3156/web.jpg?ver=12722914480001

http://gallery.me.com/plmnice/100060/DSCN3084/web.jpg?ver=12722914460001

http://gallery.me.com/plmnice/100060/DSCN3398/web.jpg?ver=12722914210001

This is one of my favourites, Custer National Cemetery at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument near Hardin, Montana.

http://gallery.me.com/plmnice/100060/custer/web.jpg?ver=12723313480001

Another look at Bryce Canyon

http://gallery.me.com/plmnice/100060/DSCN3059/web.jpg?ver=12723101000001

A rainbow I saw after work tonight, over the race track and civic center in Woodstock NB

Time to breathe some life back into this thread...

Oldies, scanned from film, processed in Lightroom3 and finished in CS3.

http://www.ikarl.com/pics/ehmac/2010/kps_0043.jpg
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http://www.ikarl.com/pics/ehmac/2010/kps_0039.jpg

nice colours kps

Thx pcronin.

BTW, in my original post, it should say Lightroom 2 and not 3.

One more for good measure:
http://www.ikarl.com/pics/ehmac/2010/kps_0042.jpg

Great work kps - I love the definition - gives it a great pencil sketch look.

They look very HDR.

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Great work kps - I love the definition - gives it a great pencil sketch look.

Thanks, KC4.:)

They look very HDR.

Well, kind of faux HDR-ish. LOL

All done in LR2 from scanned negs. CS3 to run my border action, the stamp brush and save for the web.

rgray! I love the Robin photos...and you even got them at snack time! Awesome! Thanks!

rgray! I love the Robin photos...and you even got them at snack time! Awesome! Thanks!

Thanks. I had to out wait the mother for that shot and it took nearly two hours remaining absolutely still in a very awkward position to get it. I used a 70-300mm Sigma (terrific lens, BTW) on a Pentax *ist DS2. In the field, 300mm does not seem all that "long", I have to say.

I am not as young as used to was (obviously ;)) and two days later I am still trying to get rid of the cricks and cramps.... such is the cost of nature shots. Age is a two edged sword in these things - retirement gives me the time to play around with this stuff, but recovery bites.

One of my father's friends stopped by the other night with his 1941 Harley Davidson.

Wow, pcronin, that's a great subject!

Nice old Hawg!! I like that lean look.

re Robin pix above. The young left the nest today and are (sort of) flying in the front yard - amazing how fast they grow!

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Thanks soy and rgray. hoping to go to some shows over the summer to get even more nice things to take pics of as I learn what all the wacky settings do ;)

Just got back from holidays. Time to begin work on my shots. YouTube - Let's Enhance (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxq9yj2pVWk)

LOL. Maybe they have that magic Photoshop filter lined up for CS 10?

In case you missed this in the iPad section.

The FedEx Mississauga ramp at 10:30 May 27 processing 14,000 iPads.

EDIT: Some tech data:

Nikon D300 at ISO 1600, f 3.5-5.6, Nikkor 18mm-200mm, available light, manual mode.

Breaking down double stacked skids of iPads as they came off the Memphis plane:
http://www.ikarl.com/pics/ehmac/ipads/kps_4599.jpg
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http://www.ikarl.com/pics/ehmac/ipads/kps_4604.jpg
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Sorting and re-stacking iPads for further distribution.
Note top and bottom belt with iPads.
http://www.ikarl.com/pics/ehmac/ipads/kps_4606.jpg
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http://www.ikarl.com/pics/ehmac/ipads/kps_4595.jpg
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http://www.ikarl.com/pics/ehmac/ipads/kps_4602.jpg
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Sorted iPads temporarily stacked on airline "cookie sheets" being moved
away from the sort line. These will ship tonight for tomorrows delivery.
http://www.ikarl.com/pics/ehmac/ipads/kps_4609.jpg
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Some days are better than others.

Lame-o beach fun.

"Hey guys, see this potato chip right here? I'm gonna throw a bunch in the air – think any of you can catch one?"

Tree in water on side of a logging road I was Jeeping on last weekend.

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/large/110324497.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0ZRYP5X5F6FSMBCCSE82&Expires=1275615483&Signature=R2SVtmiCg5gYp3qQIhH1xCZXK2E%3D (http://twitpic.com/1tomxd)

looks like fin scanman. I can just hear them all going "mine! mine!" ;)

Pool party at the Memphis Zoo.

Pool party at the Memphis Zoo.Amazing animal. Beautiful shots, ScanMan.

Thanks, SoyMac. The male (middle shot) was HUGE. Tough to get them sharp through bear-proof glass.

Great shots. I'll have a bunch of new material to post in a few more weeks. Currently in Iceland, then 2 weeks in France.

A classic face-off. My money's on dragon boy. Man, 5,000 road trip shots and I can't get out of the zoo...

That's one hell'a roadtrip Scanman...

I really like the sailboat shots and as usual, your processing is spot on.

LR...PS...LR...PS...must...come...up...for...air.. .

^^thx, kps.

Ohhh, Cool shot Scanman... The texture is tangible.

Meer-ly accidental. Had USM set for 300/1/0 and that flighty Magic Mouse changed the radius to a 3. I thought...what the heck.

Meer-ly accidental. ...:lmao:
You let the cat out of the bag!

Farewell to the year's longest day.

ScanMan wow that is a killer shot! Well done

^thx, Trevor. My honeymoon with the little Olympus EPL-1 is still in full bloom.

Can't seem to get away from Memphis. And yes, Elvis did like his meatloaf, hence the "Elvis Special". Y'know, it's maybe nice to have a deli sandwich named after you, but this is kind of sad.

Great images, ScanMan.
They appeared just as I was going through some Blues music, including some Elvis.

To celebrate your trip, I'm about to drink a Budweiser from a sweaty bottle on this humid night.

I notice that your second shot (window reflection) could easily have been taken on Beckwith Street, Smiths Falls, just prior to The Big Fire of '70.

And it's reassuring to see that I'm not the only one who takes photographs in diners. :)


Fil's, on Wellington;

Thanks, though I hardly ever take shots in restaurants. Something like this, though...well I just had to prove to the folks at home that I actually ordered it. Nice shaker shot.

Toasting your cold one, I submit...

My sons band was recently playing a gig at the El Mocambo so I took a shot of the club sign while waiting outside to get some friends their tickets. Taken with iPhone 3Gs using HDRist and then lomo'd with CameraBag. All done on the iPhone. Can't upload from iPhone or iPad though (boo).

^VERY nice mood, Macified. A small print of this could be nice.

Fil's, on Wellington;

Wow, a menu you can memorize in 10 seconds. I do like a good club sandwich, though. Their's any good?

Fil's Diner (http://www.filsdiner.ca/filsdiner/menu/index.asp)

Nice work everyone. I hope you had fun in Memphis, ScanMan.

Macified, great shot of the "under the neon palm" ... brings back a lot of memories.

Too much lens correction?

... I do like a good club sandwich, though. Their's any good?

Fil's Diner (http://www.filsdiner.ca/filsdiner/menu/index.asp)I don't eat meat, so can't comment from personal experience. But my friend who has tried the Club Sandwich in every diner in the valley, said Fil's Club was good.

If you have the Club, make sure you upgrade the side fries to Poutine - quite tasty at Fil's. :rolleyes:

Really good breakfasts, and excellent coffee at Fil's, too.

If you're going to Fil's, let me know. I will go there on any pretext. :)

Too much lens correction?Not if you're trying to win by a nose.

I don't eat meat...

Ahhh...Soy! You eat soy products?

If I'm up your way I'll certainly check out Fil's – as you've seen, I can eat just about anything.

My sons band was recently playing a gig at the El Mocambo...Amazing!
Your son is now a part of a hugely important piece of Canadian music history, and joins these El Mocambo performers;
Marilyn Monroe (1958)
Big Walter 'Shakey' Horton (1973)
April Wine (1977)
Rolling Stones (1977)
The Runaways (1977)
Elvis Costello (1978)
Morgan Davis (1978)
DEVO (1978)
Lou Reed (1979)
U2 (1980)
Duran Duran (1981)

I was wondering how long the El Mocambo has been operating.
I was surprised to see just how long this place has been around ...
El Mocambo (http://www.elmocambo.ca/)

Not if you're trying to win by a nose.

Hee Hee... I'd bet on him as a long shot though....

Hee Hee... I'd bet on him as a long shot though....Hahaha! A whole new spin on "long odds" !
Hey, he'd do pretty well down the back stretch!
(A-hahaha! Somebody stop me!!:lmao: )

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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4737376652_d8ab2e2177.jpg

^ Nice call on the tones. That's some interesting water.

^ Nice call on the tones. That's some interesting water.

Thank you. :) Lake Ontario!

Is that from your D40? Does my heart good...yesterday macified throws one up there that's snapped with his phone, now yours from a Nikon that's a coupla generations old. As long as art doesn't demand state of the art technology, we're still in good shape.

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"Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language."
- Henry James

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"Wine and Small Plates"
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Man, you're up late. Liking the shot, but on my display I'm getting a faint bluish blob in front of the dog's head.

... on my display I'm getting a faint bluish blob in front of the dog's head.Yes, you are. :rolleyes:
- Refraction. I left it alone. Sometimes refraction just wants to be left alone!
(Paraphrased from "Big Night")

Now I'm embarrassed.

And then I hit you with an edit! :)
Hey, I'm not up late. You're up late! ;)

Nighty night, ScanMan. [sleepy face wearing a night cap]

Is that from your D40? Does my heart good...yesterday macified throws one up there that's snapped with his phone, now yours from a Nikon that's a coupla generations old. As long as art doesn't demand state of the art technology, we're still in good shape.

It is; with a 35mm f/1.8 lens. Thanks. :)

Out for a roll today and I see the local parks have taken a hit from the recent monsoon. That's a public BBQ in the background being circled by ducks. Took lots of shots, but hey... brown ducks on brown water. My city wheels with Cdn Tire camera bag.

Great weather today for the Tall Ships.

Tonight's noodlings. I suppose some folks go to galleries to look at the art. Ha. Dialed in the wrong WB and ended up with yellow – just left it.

Tonight's noodlings....I'm liking these.

ScanMan, is it just my sleep-deprived brain, or have you applied a bit of Gloom to the last photo?

In Lightroom I just yank the clarity slider down as far as she goes (-100). The rest is hue/sat and curves. In deference to theDoug, I don't use the gloom much. He's the maestro.

Not so much for the art of it, but the experience of it ... here's a couple shots from my recent France trip ;) Pictured here is the Apple store in the Louvre.

Just green . . .

http://files.me.com/plmnice/dk8xjq

Pictured here is the Apple store in the Louvre.

A fitting location for the art of Apple! What odds, to be there while the guy is cleaning the inside of the pyramid. I guess it gets dusty in there like anywhere else. Maybe it was bothering Steve. Nice, sharp shots, BTW.

hehe thanks. Yep go figure I'd arrive when the cleaning staff was in ... in their defence it was on a Tuesday .. the day that the Louvre is closed and only the mall where we were is open.

For those who haven't encountered this yet.... Best Camera App (as in, "the best camera is the one you have with you")

The Best Camera (http://www.thebestcamera.com/)

...it's also an inspirational 3-part "ecosystem" created by world-renowned photographer, Chase Jarvis. Introducing an iPhone app that allows you to shoot, edit and share your images; a book that celebrates photography with any camera; AND a thriving, online community made of iPhone images from around the world.

have not posted a photo in some time, here is one that I just took the other day during a good little storm we were having here in Edmonton.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85195/ehmac/bolt.jpg

have not posted a photo in some time ...
Wow, Trevor - You came back with a bang! :)

(Great shot!)

Wow, Trevor - You came back with a bang! :)

(Great shot!)

THanks and I would call it more of a boom :D

have not posted a photo in some time, here is one that I just took the other day during a good little storm we were having here in Edmonton.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85195/ehmac/bolt.jpg

Wow! That would look fantastic BIG! And I mean at least 24x36" big. Beautiful subtly of tone and colour. The "strike" is near perfect compositionally. Congrats. :clap:

Yeah, gotta call that one Usain Bolt, man. Clicked on your flickr which reminded me of the cool flowers you shot a while back. IMG_8810...is a fave. More than that I cannot add, as I'm loathe to offer up any C&C these days after my major gaffe with SoyMac's refraction thing.

.... More than that I cannot add, as I'm loathe to offer up any C&C these days after my major gaffe with SoyMac's refraction thing.Yeah, I'm still chaffing. :lmao:

Some of you folks have been busy...:)

I've been slacking, but today I was out on the balcony and noticed this little guy built a web between the wall and a potted plant. Looked like he was snoozing.

Shimmer-me-spidy:
http://www.ikarl.com/pics/ehmac/2010/kps_4669.jpg

The little guy should be a web designer – you got some really interesting colours there! Nice crop.

The little guy should be a web designer – you got some really interesting colours there! Nice crop.

LOL! Yeah, spidy's got talent. I shot it with a 60mm Macro wide open, but even with a fast shutter speed, at that magnification the slight breeze gave me that colourful, blurry shimmer in the web. I didn't see it until I transferred to Lightroom.;)

Was the weekend of the art show at City Hall again. A lot of the same-old, same-old, but there's always some artist doing something that inspires me. That said, this isn't one of them – I just like the contrasts.

I like it. Nice comp, great processing...but clone out the price tag...it's downright scary.;)

I left it in to suggest that this shot is completely unprocessed...straight out of the camera.:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

(edit) No takers, so I dropped the price.

Was the weekend of the art show at City Hall again. ...
Cool shot.

ScanMan, is there ever a problem for you with taking photos of people's art pieces?
Do you have a special approach?

^ I often ask. Especially if it's "flat art" like photos or paintings. I think people get nervous about you maybe running copies or something.

Sculpture, ceramics, ornamental glass...I feel the artists are more relaxed about it. It's not like I'm going right home, fire up the kiln and start moulding copies of your surreal half-torso thingy, based on my snapshot.

In art galleries, I always make a point of asking the staff, right when I walk in – I hate being barked at by security. And of course...NO FLASH!

Here's a shot from last year's show. I got lots of junk in my house, but not enough to recreate this. (edit) OK, I was just down in the basement – yeah, I can probably screw together one or two of these.

Here's a shot from last year's show. I got lots of junk in my house, but not enough to recreate this. (edit) OK, I was just down in the basement – yeah, I can probably screw together one or two of these.

Love those!

^ Yeah, when you see it in real life, it gives you one of those "Damn, why didn't I think of that?" moments. But when studied a bit later, you realize just how "considered" every element is. If I did it, it really would look like junk.

Fell in love with these ladies at last weekend's art thing. Great character.

Be gentle, I'm a newbie...

Be gentle, I'm a newbie...
All good. :)
My faves, #2, and #4.

Fell in love with these ladies at last weekend's art thing. Great character.

# 1 and #3 real nice. Good composition and DOF.

Remind me....what camera do you use?

Be gentle, I'm a newbie...

Okay, I'll be gentle...;)

I'd like to see more separation between the subject and background, and also tighter crops. Isolate the subject(s) as it/they relates to the story you wish to tell.

I know, easier said then than done based on available equipment and lens, but you get the drift.

Remind me....what camera do you use?

Everything I'm shooting the past couple of months is with the little Oly EPL-1 and kit 14-42. I'll add the Panny 1.7 20mm soon, and I'm good to go for 90% of what I shoot. I'm enjoying street shooting more these days after years of oooohhh, aaahhhh landscapes. I suppose the older I get, the more I value spontaneity.

I went through a G10 and S90 in recent months hunting for IQ at a reduced size, but those two didn't deliver. The micro 4/3 thing is certainly keeping it fun. Walk around with it in your hand and forget it's even there.

Of course there are tradeoffs – it consistently blows highlights, is a bit hard on battery life, and its worst offence is that it transmits shutter vibration to the cutsey collapsible lens, at speeds between 1/100 and 1/200. THAT'S annoying.

I'd been wanting to upgrade my D80 for the longest time, but now...meh. Like the adage about the best camera being the one you've got in hand – I'm always more inclined to take this little guy along.

Thanks for that...one of my all time faves was an Oly OM-1 film camera from the early '70s. Small form factor, but so much fun to use.

I think the IQ of the digital Oly is very good, at least that's what it appears like from your web posts.

Although I like the feel of a full size (D)SLR, there are times I find the Nikon D300 unwieldy and too large...especially when I put on the 70mm-200mm f2.8.

Although I like the feel of a full size (D)SLR, there are times I find the Nikon D300 unwieldy and too large...especially when I put on the 70mm-200mm f2.8.

I believe screature shoots the D300 as well. It's a primo unit, with an incredibly solid feel in hand, great controls/menus and 14-bit. But what am I telling you. Nice lens that, BTW.

I suppose I could break down some day, and get a new "purpose" camera. The kind of unit you pack when you've got that great location in mind, and the light is starting to look just right...

Okay, I'll be gentle...;)

I'd like to see more separation between the subject and background, and also tighter crops. Isolate the subject(s) as it/they relates to the story you wish to tell.

I know, easier said then than done based on available equipment and lens, but you get the drift.

Thanks for the comments. I'm finding soccer to be quite challenging to shoot. Tracking fast moving play over a huge field while maintaining a tight zoom is hard work. And to top it off, the kids always arrange to have the interesting plays at the far end of the field or with a bunch of bodies in between me and action! Ingrates!! :)

I know the job would be easier with a dSLR and quality lens but I'm no where near serious enough to drop $2 grand on this. So I've got a Fuiji Finepix HS10 superzoom. As long as I anticipate a bit and have it prefocus, the shutter lag isn't too bad.

Craig

Although I think your images are very nice, I thought I'd search the sport forum at a photo site I hang out at. Lot of inspiration there if you're interested.

Here's a few links that caught my fancy:

soccer shots (http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/915974)

fun (http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/915971)

It's lacrosse, but some good examples of using a slow shutter and panning.
lax (http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/913108)

...Lot of inspiration there if you're interested.
Yes...mixed with a tinge of depression that I don't think I can get anywhere NEAR where they are!

Thanks, look like an interesting site.

... a tinge of depression that I don't think I can get anywhere NEAR where they are!...I think you have a good eye, and I think you're already taking much better shots than lots of people who are using DSLRs.

Just be sure you're having fun!

I was doing a bit of research the other day and while reading about one of my favourite photographers, Robert Frank, this quote caught my eye:

"Quality doesn't mean deep blacks and whatever tonal range. That's not quality, that's a kind of quality. The pictures of Robert Frank might strike someone as being sloppy - the tone range isn't right and things like that - but they're far superior to the pictures of Ansel Adams with regard to quality, because the quality of Ansel Adams, if I may say so, is essentially the quality of a postcard. But the quality of Robert Frank is a quality that has something to do with what he's doing, what his mind is. It's not balancing out the sky to the sand and so forth. It's got to do with intention." (Elliott Erwitt)

I thought in this era of rapid technological advancement in photography (amongst other things) it was apropos. Thoughts?

http://www.lipsticktracez.com/reggie/2009/07/20/robert-frank_parade_hoboken.jpg

... I thought in this era of rapid technological advancement in photography (amongst other things) it was apropos. Thoughts?...When I'm looking at friends' photos on Facebook or Flickr, I'm often amazed at how much emotion is captured, or mood imparted. It might be joy, love, friendship, angst, indecision, or something else. But what often strikes me most is that the photos are usually caught with a phone camera, are off-kilter, lit improperly, or much too grainy, and I wonder if I'll ever be able to get a photo as good as that.

When I'm looking at friends' photos on Facebook or Flickr, I'm often amazed at how much emotion is captured, or mood imparted. It might be joy, love, friendship, angst, indecision, or something else. But what often strikes me most is that the photos are usually caught with a phone camera, are off-kilter, lit improperly, or much too grainy, and I wonder if I'll ever be able to get a photo as good as that.

Here's a quote by Picasso that addresses this nicely:

It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.

I believe screature shoots the D300 as well. It's a primo unit, with an incredibly solid feel in hand, great controls/menus and 14-bit. But what am I telling you. Nice lens that, BTW.

I suppose I could break down some day, and get a new "purpose" camera. The kind of unit you pack when you've got that great location in mind, and the light is starting to look just right...

Yep tis true... I shoot with the D300. I don't have any problems with the size when shooting with it... it is just the size of the bag that I need to carry around when I am fully outfitted that I find unwieldy at times.

I still need to get a "pro" compact at some point for when I want to have a camera with me but don't need/want to be fully "outfitted".

I was doing a bit of research the other day and while reading about one of my favourite photographers, Robert Frank, this quote caught my eye:

"Quality doesn't mean deep blacks and whatever tonal range. That's not quality, that's a kind of quality. The pictures of Robert Frank might strike someone as being sloppy - the tone range isn't right and things like that - but they're far superior to the pictures of Ansel Adams with regard to quality, because the quality of Ansel Adams, if I may say so, is essentially the quality of a postcard. But the quality of Robert Frank is a quality that has something to do with what he's doing, what his mind is. It's not balancing out the sky to the sand and so forth. It's got to do with intention." (Elliott Erwitt)

I thought in this era of rapid technological advancement in photography (amongst other things) it was apropos. Thoughts?


I don't agree with this portion of the statement because it is still asserting some sort of "objective" point of view as to what constitutes "quality". For some it is technical perfection, for some it is capturing "the decisive moment", etc. It is all a matter of taste and there is no accounting for it.

However, I don't see this statement as being any more apropos (or particularly apropos to present time) now than it was then. It seems to me that technological developments have just changed our tools. It is the people using the tools that have been and will always be the important and determining factor in creating art.

Although it's been fashionable to bash icons like Adams as of late, I don't think Erwitt was doing that. The simple fact that Erwitt (who stages a lot of his work) seems to be far more influenced by Franks than Adams, contributes to his vision of what makes a "quality" image. Not having access to the full context, I can only guess.

Besides, they're totally different subjects in any case...comparing landscape photography with street photography or photojournalism is in my opinion silly. Each has it's own so called quality. Should we compare Adams' work with Diane Arbus or Ed Steichen, or Helmut Newton? How about Erwitt's with the same photographers?

Postcards or not, Adams is an icon for a reason. A consummate technician and a very accomplished photographer. A man who inspired millions to go out and photograph landscapes.

Just for fun, run a google image search on:

Antelope Canyon Navaho Tribal Park, Arizona

I got 4500 hits, and that's only those that have some of that in the file name, I'll bet there are hundreds of thousands more out there....and they all pretty much look the same. ;)

Beyond "Intention" and "visualization" ... there's also the incredible talent of recognizing the importance of a moment, when other eyes would simply move on. 35 Powerful Photos That Tell A Story - Noupe Design Blog (http://www.noupe.com/photography/35-powerful-photos-that-each-tells-a-story.html)

I think the quote speaks of a time when photography, especially 'street photography' was struggling to be considered a serious art form. Even today there are collectors who poo-poo the idea of photography being considered art. Much of this has to do with the reproducible nature of it.

Frank and his ilk were of the New York School. The breaking of conventions. Freeform if you will. Adams represented the formal and staid. His images beautiful nonetheless.

It's easy with the all the new tools to become simply a technician and to overlook the soul. You don't need expensive gadgets to take a brilliant photograph. I think what Erwitt is saying is strive for the perfect image and if that is created from a hole poked into a shoebox then so be it.

In the spirit of my previous post, here is some non-PS collage work. These are photos of the finished pieces which measure approx. 24"x24". The images are comprised of tray processed photographs overlaid with machine printed acetates. They are intentionally mounted on non acid free watercolour paper with commercial packing tape. They were given away years ago so I don't know of their condition today.

The flare in the reproduction was intentional as well.

Trevor Robertson inspired me to run upstairs and snap away during a lightning storm this week.

I didn't have time to think about the best way to capture a bolt, and none of the stills on their own were appealing.

But as I flipped through the photos, I liked the way they portrayed the storm.
So I saved it in Aperture as a movie, and I'm posting it here (It's about 48 seconds in length):

Sheet Lightning Over Mechanicsville (http://tinypic.com/r/2h5oeqd/3)

Trevor Robertson inspired me to run upstairs and snap away during a lightning storm this week.

I didn't have time to think about the best way to capture a bolt, and none of the stills on their own were appealing.

But as I flipped through the photos, I liked the way they portrayed the storm.
So I saved it in Aperture as a movie, and I'm posting it here (It's about 48 seconds in length):

Sheet Lightning Over Mechanicsville (http://tinypic.com/r/2h5oeqd/3)

wow soyMac that was really great, what a way to turn a bunch of "missed" shots into something simply stunning! Well done.

We also had some killer storms last night and I ran out as I usually do but I missed all the big ones, they were just out of the frame :(

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85195/ehmac/july%20lightning/IMG_5272.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85195/ehmac/july%20lightning/IMG_5283.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85195/ehmac/july%20lightning/IMG_5299.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85195/ehmac/july%20lightning/IMG_5320.jpg

... that was really great, what a way to turn a bunch of "missed" shots into something simply stunning! Well done.Thanks, Man! :o

... storms last night ... but I missed all the big ones, they were just out of the frame ...Yes, I am finding these lightning bolts to be not at all cooperative, and, dare I say it, actually quite arrogant. :rolleyes:

The Hoodoos - Alberta Badlands


http://idisk.mac.com/plmnice/Public/hoodoos.jpg


http://idisk.mac.com/plmnice/Public/hoodoos2.jpg

Trevor Robertson inspired me to run upstairs and snap away during a lightning storm this week.

I didn't have time to think about the best way to capture a bolt, and none of the stills on their own were appealing.

But as I flipped through the photos, I liked the way they portrayed the storm.
So I saved it in Aperture as a movie, and I'm posting it here (It's about 48 seconds in length):

Sheet Lightning Over Mechanicsville (http://tinypic.com/r/2h5oeqd/3)

Great job on the vid, enjoyed that.

The Hoodoos - Alberta Badlands

Nice pics. Where in Alberta is that?

The Hoodoos - Alberta Badlands

One of these days I'll get to see them. Great shots, got any more?

I'm quite happy with this accidental over-exposure:

Nice pics. Where in Alberta is that?

About 20 km east of downtown Drumheller. ;)

One of these days I'll get to see them. Great shots, got any more?

Sure thing:


http://idisk.mac.com/plmnice/Public/DSCN4296.JPG


http://idisk.mac.com/plmnice/Public/DSCN4294.JPG


http://idisk.mac.com/plmnice/Public/DSCN4291.JPG

The Hoodoos - Alberta Badlands



They were made by aliens you know eh.

Wiegele (sp?), a flowering shrub. A test with my new Fuiji Finepix HS10.

Here are some shots from today. My Father in Law's Dodge Monaco.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4852200662_477180fc1f.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4852200364_b64c796203.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4851582731_cd2435b8fd.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4851582455_f710074f73.jpg

Hey MP, really like the Monaco shot and the boy in the review mirror. Nice. :)

Thanks. The Monaco is an absolute boat. Huge!!

The boy in the mirror is my son making faces in the mirror.

Hey MP, really like the Monaco shot and the boy in the review mirror. Nice. :)

+1
Awesome!

Here's something y'all might enjoy.

The quality is fantastic.

Captured: America in Color from 1939-1943 – Plog Photo Blog (http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2010/07/26/captured-america-in-color-from-1939-1943/2363/)

Here's something y'all might enjoy.

The quality is fantastic.

Captured: America in Color from 1939-1943 – Plog Photo Blog (http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2010/07/26/captured-america-in-color-from-1939-1943/2363/)Thanks, mrjimmy! These are such compelling images, almost hypnotic.

Hoping to kick start this thread some more...

Nothing new, so here are a couple of old ones from out west.

First is a simple road shot with some funky processing for a little punch. The heat coming of the road is authentic.

http://www.ikarl.com/pics/ehmac/2010/kps_AB_1706.jpg

The second one is inspired by Doug's "Gloom" filter, but done in LR3.

http://www.ikarl.com/pics/ehmac/2010/kps_AB_1769.jpg

Very nice - I especially like the second one! I wish I had the patience (and skills) for that kind of thing.

Hoping to get out with my Nikon this week if a) I have the time and b) the weather holds. We shall see.

Also dealing with this weird urge, I don't know where it came from, to start planning a drastic upgrade from my beloved D50... I can't stop thinking D300S... D300S... D300S...

Hmm.

Thanks Doug. It really didn't take all that much patience or skill with LR3. In actuality, that image was at least 2 stops overexposed and I almost tossed it, but decided to see if I could pull something out of it in LR3.

SOOC image. I came out after shooting inside the building on manual and Doh!.. forgot to change the settings. lol The new lens correction feature in LR3 was used to straighten the building.
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http://www.ikarl.com/pics/ehmac/2010/kps_oe_1769.jpg
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The D300s is a nice refresh of the D300. HD video and the two card slots is something I wish I had on my D300. I think you'll be very happy with it when you get it. Also think you should give LightRoom another look. ;)

I'm getting the itch to go full frame with a D700, but I'm hearing rumours of an update coming with that model as well so patience is in order.

One more just for fun...

http://www.ikarl.com/pics/ehmac/2010/kps_AB_4437.jpg

Ooooh lookit a tractor!

Great shot!

:clap:

I think I posted a more um, normal version of this one on Magic a while back. Couldn't resist going back to it just for *****s & giggles.

http://web.me.com/dougcg/iWeb/Site/artis_files/graffiti%201a.jpg

I think I posted a more um, normal version of this one on Magic a while back. ...Wow! Nice work - I love it!

Doug: Nice find and execution.

Thanks Doug. It really didn't take all that much patience or skill with LR3. In actuality, that image was at least 2 stops overexposed and I almost tossed it, but decided to see if I could pull something out of it in LR3.

As long as you don't massively blow out the highlights that's not a bad way to shoot things ... "expose to the right" ...

Expose Right (http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/expose-right.shtml)

This kind of shot isn't usually my bag but the clouds this evening sure were purdy.

As long as you don't massively blow out the highlights that's not a bad way to shoot things ... "expose to the right" ...

Expose Right (http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/expose-right.shtml)

Hmmmm, interesting....a digital "zone" system. :D

Many say don't chimp the image...chimp the histogram.

...and speaking of the zone system, here's a little B&W goodness.
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http://www.ikarl.com/pics/ehmac/2010/kps_AB_1762.jpg

Yowza, that's good. :clap:

Hmmmm, interesting....a digital "zone" system. :D

Many say don't chimp the image...chimp the histogram.

The histogram is where it's at if you're shooting RAW without a doubt and getting as much of the image detail higher up in the histogram specifically.

I did a bunch of moon photos a while back and without doing it like that there's no way I would have been able to get the amount of detail out of things that I did. Also very handy if you're into real HDR stuff (i.e. beyond doing a quick 3 shot with exposure bracketing).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/3103171487_890bd44276_z.jpg?zz=1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/studiogerk/3103171487/)
Perigee Full Moon by dalrealgerk, on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/studiogerk/3103171487/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3181202590_39f8f1014d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/studiogerk/3181202590/)
jan 09 moon by dalrealgerk, on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/studiogerk/3181202590/)