Posts: Major Photo | Ugly Hedgehog

Beautiful Captures and EXCELLENT composition.

Good work Jen!!

(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))

tschmath wrote:

quote=Robert Graybeal Sound right to me! /quote ... (show quote)

Where's the proof?

For starters:

1. There are 51 NEW taxes buried in the bill

2, Congress IS Exempt. They have their own plan. Serve one term and have FULL coverage for theim and their entire family for life. On top of drawing full pay for life as a pension.

3. Social Security, while not bankrupt is in dire straights. The SS funds were taken out of the trust fund and placed in the General fund when the Dems occupied the WH and controlled congress. SS is backed by the almighty dollar which was recently devalued and is essentially funded by the current taxes being collected daily. The almight dollar was recently devalued by non3e other than the Obama administration!!!!

Major

(Introduce Yourself)

Hello From BeSos Fotografia Amature

St3v3M wrote:

Cute composition, but the focus seems a little soft. Where did you focus? When I zoom in the details are washed out and the photo looks a little overexposed, but that may have been what you are going for. Also, almost impossible to cover up, watch the flash in the eyes. Its not bad, but my eyes are drawn to it and away from the photo. Keep posting - you are doing great.

'Soft Focus" is frequently utilysed in prtraiture, this is to enhance the complexion of the subject.

The "flash in the eyes", are what is known as 'catch lights' another desired feature in portaiture.

Major

(Photo Gallery)

HDR(New method for me)

Great Job. I am beginning to work with HDR, but have a long way to go.

You did an excellent job, Keep up the good work!

Major

(Photo Gallery)

Great Granddaughter

TonyB wrote:

Taken with my new Fuji X10 available light plus fill in flash.

With such a beautiful subject , any capture is going to produce a wonderful photo' Beautiful Baby!!

Major

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A D7000 User

Drew50 wrote:

Hello, all!

I've had my D7k for about 10 months now. Bought it to use on "a trip of a lifetime" - a (almost) two-week safari in Tanzania! I managed to get some shots that were incredible ... ... and others that were pure junk. My first mistake was shooting JPEGs instead of RAW. I look forward to showing some of my shots on Hedgehog for your comments and critique!

Andy

Hi Andy, Welcome to the best Forum on the WEB. The D7000 is one sweet Camera, I don't have one, but am close.

I used a friends once and loved it.

Forget the "junk" photos, we all have them, just delete them and show them to NO ONE! I have been shooting since 1938. I had far more than my fair share.

Major

(Photo Analysis)

Trying to remove blade of grass with CS5

Mormorazzi wrote:

I took my pup Coco and Nikon D90 on a hike on Lake Tyler. I love this shot of her, but the blade of grass over her face needs removal. Content Aware in CS5 works beautifully to remove the blade over the water, but not the eye. Any cloning or other tips? I'm still new at CS5.

Very easy in CS5, Load photo in CS5, select the "Spot Healing Tool" (in the Band Aid looking thingie), Adjust the size of the tool to just cover the width of the grass, Click on one end of the grass blade, Hold "Shift and click on the other end of grass blade".

Blink twice Viola! Job done!

(Photo Analysis)

Trying to remove blade of grass with CS5

Mormorazzi wrote:

I took my pup Coco and Nikon D90 on a hike on Lake Tyler. I love this shot of her, but the blade of grass over her face needs removal. Content Aware in CS5 works beautifully to remove the blade over the water, but not the eye. Any cloning or other tips? I'm still new at CS5.

Very easy in CS5, Load photo in CS5, select the "Spot Healing Tool" (in the Band Aid looking thingie), Adjust the size of the tool to just cover the width of the grass, Click on one end of the grass blade, Hold "Shift and click on the other end of grass blade".

Blink twice Viola! Job done!

Major

(Photo Analysis)

Trying to remove blade of grass with CS5

Mormorazzi wrote:

I took my pup Coco and Nikon D90 on a hike on Lake Tyler. I love this shot of her, but the blade of grass over her face needs removal. Content Aware in CS5 works beautifully to remove the blade over the water, but not the eye. Any cloning or other tips? I'm still new at CS5.

Very easy in CS5, Load photo in CS5, select the "Spot Healing Tool" (in the Band Aid looking thingie), Adjust the size of the tool to just cover the width of the grass, Click on one end of the grass blade, Hold "Shift and click on the other end of grass blade".

Blink twice Viola! Job done!

Major

(Main Photography Discussion)

Software

gatorgirl51 wrote:

I want to start shooting some in RAW instead of all jpeg. Any suggestions on the best software to use? I have a Nikon camera.

Smart move Gatorgirl51, RAW format has so many advantages over jpeg. Adobe NX2 is the way to go and
the "Price is Right" !
Keep us posted on your progress,
Happy shooting,

Major

(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))

Joke

Photopat wrote:

i get it two dogs funning

No, No, No, Two dogs Farting!

(Main Photography Discussion)

Nikon P7100

randymoe wrote:

I have a P7000 I use way more than all my more expensive cameras. It goes with me everywhere. Right now it is within reach.

Folding screens can be very handy.

I have the P7000 and have moved it up to my main Backup Cam. It is a fantastic Camera and not expensive!

Major

(Main Photography Discussion)

Post Processing

tainkc wrote:

Don't mess around. They all have a learning curve; including the free programs. Elements 10 is a perfect marriage to lightroom. You can find half price sales all the time (around $50.00). It is about 95% of cs5 so it is not lacking at all. It will also update to camera RAW 7.

You are 100 % correct tainkc. Elements 10 is an excellent choice for saving bucks. I also have PS CS5 and just upgraded to CS6.

I have tried Gimp and in compaison with Photoshop. find it sorely lacking.

Major

(Main Photography Discussion)

Circulr Polarizing Filter question

sinatraman wrote:

unfortunately that leaves leica and hassenblad as your only choices.. but i do agree . norway still kills wales as well as the eskimos.

Why does Norway kill Eskimos? :-)

Major

(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))

Writing Proper English is Not Impossible

AMEN, Brother. One of my pet peeves.

Just remember, yoo can't fix stupid!

Major