Posts for: CraigFair
Jan 27, 2015 12:52:41 #
Trixsy Pixsy wrote:
Thats great! I do admire people who have the patience and skill (to say nothing of the equipment!) to take these beautiful images. In GB we are often notified of interesting happenigs which are usually around 3oclock in the morning, but it is rare to get clear skies so I dont usually bother trying to view, Lovely to see your image.
All the way from GB. Thank you very much for stopping by Trixsy.
Your Mid Day Storm shots look ominous, cool shots.
Craig
Jan 27, 2015 12:38:40 #
pjhinde wrote:
Thanks, and the one thing I know I need before anything is a good tripod. I have three but they are either old, unstable, or flimsy. It is very addicting. Thanks!
Hey PJ,
It's also very important to use a Remote Shutter or the Timer.
I'm very anal about it I use a Tripod, Mirror-Up and a Remote Shutter Release.
Any Tripod that will hold the Camera and Lens will do in this case.
Absolute steadiness is a must in my mind anyway.
Don't worry so much about the light polution get the practice.
Here's one I took in my polluted backyard.
Craig
Jan 26, 2015 19:53:42 #
FramerMCB wrote:
Are you talking about my Avatar photo? I took that photo with my Motorola Razor MaxHD's onboard camera in HDR mode. No software finaggling...I swear.
Although I do wish I had TOPAZ. I just got PSP-7 for Christmas and have yet to do anything of substance with it. But thanks for the compliment.
Although I do wish I had TOPAZ. I just got PSP-7 for Christmas and have yet to do anything of substance with it. But thanks for the compliment.
Flowers: Original and "Topaz'd" (by a fellow "Hogger"). I didn't read the whole title sorry I thought you had Topaz yourself.
It is a great add-on to Lightroom I use Topaz Detail3 and I'm getting Topaz Focus next.
You do have some other Really nice Post also.
Craig
Jan 26, 2015 19:00:37 #
FramerMCB wrote:
Very nice!!! The download rocks. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much FramerMCB. It was a tough shoot but well worth the effort.
I can see you had a great time with the Topaz. Nice job.
Craig
Jan 26, 2015 18:46:08 #
shangyrhee wrote:
Congratulations !!! It is beautiful shot. I watched it 2 night ago..Thank you for sharing. Shang
Thank you very much Shangyrhee.
Craig
Jan 26, 2015 14:55:35 #
AuntieM wrote:
That is a very cool shot, and even better in download. Thanks for keeping your eyes on the heavens for the rest of us. Are you going to try to get a shot of the asteroid crossing our path tonight?
AuntieM thank you very much.
Craig
Jan 26, 2015 13:15:18 #
kcj wrote:
What is the best way to clean the sensor on the nikon ? Are any tools required are what are they? Is a blower good, or am I wrong.thanks
There are Specialty CCD Sensor cleaning swabs you can get on eBay or elsewhere. Try to get the right size Full Frame.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-PCS-CMOS-CCD-Cleaner-Dry-SWAB-Sensor-Cleaning-Kit-Full-Frame-for-Camera-Filter-/261507541027?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce3106823
Do not try this with a rag and alcohol .
Craig
Jan 26, 2015 12:58:09 #
Rob48 wrote:
reflected in tide pool (Pemaquid Point Light, South Bristol, ME)
That is really clever.
Craig
Jan 26, 2015 12:55:59 #
Marc G wrote:
Whilst walking home from work I couldn't help noticing the array of dead flowers & stems littering the gardens.
I decided to pick a few, photograph them, bit of PP & this is what I came up with
CC welcome
I decided to pick a few, photograph them, bit of PP & this is what I came up with
CC welcome
Neat shot, very well composed.
Craig
Jan 26, 2015 12:54:38 #
Marc G wrote:
After viewing a fellow hogs 'out of bounds' photographs Mr JerryC41 suggested he tried 'Panorama_Planets'
As I love messing around in CS6 I couldn't resist trying this..........
CC welcome
As I love messing around in CS6 I couldn't resist trying this..........
CC welcome
Cool stuff Marc.
Craig
Jan 26, 2015 12:51:29 #
Marc G wrote:
Finally a clear night here in the UK where the temperature isn't minus silly degree
I'm almost certain I found Love joy?
55-200mm @ 200mm
f8
5 sec
3200+
I'm almost certain I found Love joy?
55-200mm @ 200mm
f8
5 sec
3200+
Hi Marc, Good shot, I can see the tail in the Download nice work.
Craig
Jan 26, 2015 12:38:23 #
Erv wrote:
First one is killer!!! The rest aren't to bad either. Can't wait to see the good ones!:):)
Erv
Erv
The first one is my favorite shot Frodo.
Craig
Jan 26, 2015 12:36:01 #
MichaelBoggia wrote:
This old dead cottonwood tree caught my fancy and I took a picture of it, then played with it in Photo Shop Elements 6.
Comments please.
Comments please.
Fantastic Michael.
Craig
Jan 26, 2015 12:31:34 #
pjhinde wrote:
I took this at ASA, time, much lower than what I expected and F8 higher than expected and still got too much sky light.
PJ with all the Light Pollution from the Moon right now that is a good shot, I'm proud of you. Wait till the moon is past full and not up yet and you are going to have great shots.
It's you first Astronomy Post.
Craig
Jan 26, 2015 12:24:20 #
MichaelBoggia wrote:
Great shot, especially the download.
Thank you Michael and I really like what you did to that Tree shot of your's, nice work.
Craig