Posts for: mikegene1
Apr 27, 2018 14:44:36 #
sbode wrote:
Hint it is the state fish of....
Flounder
Apr 27, 2018 14:40:57 #
deanfl wrote:
I would recommend you take 2 swamp tours.....in different areas of the state. You will see different animals and birds. Here are additional photos from my first post on Louisiana.
Great shots!!!
Apr 12, 2018 08:43:42 #
If you are into wildlife (especially birds) do not bypass Pinckney Island.
Mar 1, 2018 11:12:43 #
Feb 5, 2018 13:12:13 #
alliebess wrote:
Yes, those old photos have survived, but they are black and white silver based prints. Color prints and slides, however, have a limited lifespan unless stored archivally and even then there is deterioration.
Actually, some are "snapshots" obviously made with an old fashioned box camera. I do not know enough about how these were processed in the good old days, but they have stood up remarkably well (see attachment which are snapshots from World War 1 - that is my grandfather in the center in the trench coat.). I agree on the color prints and slides (slides especially. have spent many hours trying to restore them). I really think the inks today are much better and in 100 years you can rescan and reprint them and you are good for another hundred years or so! :)
Feb 5, 2018 11:41:12 #
gvarner wrote:
I've read that with the proper paper and the proper ink and the proper treatment prints can be made to last 200 years. What's the point? Just wondering and a bit bemused. If we're searching for immortality, just put them in the Cloud and call it good. At least until it gets real dry up there.
I have photos that are over 100 years old and in good condition. As to the cloud IT WILL BE HACKED and/or the technology will be replaced by something else.
Feb 4, 2018 15:43:56 #
mikegene1 wrote:
Oops, just realized you were specifically asking about inks. I would never want to void all help from Epson because I decided I knew better and save some money by using third party inks.When I first got my Epson XP-950 printer, the prin... (show quote)
Feb 4, 2018 15:41:45 #
vidman64 wrote:
Hello, I am the new guy that just signed up, and first off, it seems this blog is not used very often. However, I hope the few of you left, could give me your learned advice as I have seen in the past forums. Can I just use the oem ink (Canon or Epson) depending on the printer I use, or what i have heard in the past "use our papers and inks to achieve maximum permanence" still true?
Regards,
Millard
Regards,
Millard
When I first got my Epson XP-950 printer, the prints were terrible. After calling tech support and going through all sorts of tricks he was about to give up and tell me to return the printer. Then he asked if I was using Epson photo paper. I said no, I was using some HP photo paper I had for another printer. I did have some Canon photo paper on hand, tried that and problem solved. The only way you will know is to try. Maybe you can get away with some different papers, but if you have problems, try using the printers paper and see what happens. You may also decide that prints done on the papers designed for our printer are just that much better.
Feb 3, 2018 11:58:11 #
Marilyng wrote:
Only because my brother has a Canon printer & uses these compatible cartridges because they are cheaper.I was just wondering if I were the minority using original ink but maybe not!
I am in the "use only Canon cartridges" camp. Not worth the risk. If you use compatibles and something goes wrong you have voided your warranty.
Jan 30, 2018 11:39:53 #
rtryan wrote:
Thanks,
But issue is how to easily get the RAW files from Apple Mac - iCloud to LR catalog. Apple does not want to help Adobe and vice versa. Sure would be great if we had common language that could easily communicate if even digitally
But issue is how to easily get the RAW files from Apple Mac - iCloud to LR catalog. Apple does not want to help Adobe and vice versa. Sure would be great if we had common language that could easily communicate if even digitally
When I have this problem I will move them to the desktop, then to the software I want to use.
Jan 30, 2018 11:36:17 #
LeeK wrote:
I like your focus on this one. Too me, you are pointing out the middle subject and that's okay, Again, it's what you are trying to say.
I agree.
Jan 28, 2018 13:45:29 #
nut4golf wrote:
If you have a Mac, the Photos app is a very simple method to get them out.
True, but I then how do you get the photos from PHOTO to Photoshop?
Jan 23, 2018 12:12:51 #
Thanks. Very informative. Have been shooting raw for years. I like the way I can pp the image to what I want which may not be what others want. Have just downloaded the trial version of the Photoshop LR combo. Not happy with having to "rent" it, but having used PE for years and years, I know I like Photoshop and raw pp (and the learning curve will not be as great), could do without LR but the price is better with both!?!?!
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Jan 18, 2018 10:57:23 #
I recently shot a series of Christmas decorations and decided that as they were "clinicals" (just for general reference) I would shoot in jpg instead of raw, the latter being what I always shoot. As I worked in post, I realized that it was taking just as much work (I always pp in raw first) and I was not happy with the results. The "client" (I am an amateur, and this was volunteer work) thought they were wonderful, but I know they could have been a lot better. Will not do that again.
Jan 13, 2018 10:23:52 #
gvarner wrote:
If you're thinking about extension tubes, yes they are good for what they are designed to do. Quality of construction is directly related to price.
Thanks. I did not ask the question, but learned a lot.