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Rusting anchor chain
Dec 13, 2011 17:32:42 #
Walking the beach, this rusty anchor or mooring chain looked interesting. Light was a little harsh. I think exposure and focus are satisfactory. Looking at the image now I wonder if it is interesting and of some merit or is it nothing more than a snapshot of some rusty stuff? I am open to critical review on this one.
Dec 13, 2011 17:36:33 #
Dec 13, 2011 17:40:08 #
rdbroman wrote:
Walking the beach, this rusty anchor or mooring chain looked interesting. Light was a little harsh. I think exposure and focus are satisfactory. Looking at the image now I wonder if it is interesting and of some merit or is it nothing more than a snapshot of some rusty stuff? I am open to critical review on this one.
This is my third attempt to submit the image. Keep getting an error message. I suppose I will bet some good remarks on the non-image that is currently available.
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Dec 13, 2011 18:41:48 #
Dec 13, 2011 18:46:53 #
Dec 13, 2011 18:57:14 #
Yes. Following same routine as with other submissions. Have tried 5-6 times, lost count. Keeping getting an error message that the site is not available. I have had this problem on a couple of prior occasions.
Will try to post later this evening and see what happens. In the meantime I will continue to gather a lot of humorous comments which should brighten everyone's day.
Will try to post later this evening and see what happens. In the meantime I will continue to gather a lot of humorous comments which should brighten everyone's day.
fotogk wrote:
are you uploading a jpg?
Dec 13, 2011 19:46:57 #
rdbroman wrote:
Yes. Following same routine as with other submissions. Have tried 5-6 times, lost count. Keeping getting an error message that the site is not available.
UHH limits JPGs to less than 10mb. You may need to re-size a large image.
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Dec 13, 2011 20:06:10 #
It was a very large file (26.3MB). Re-sized down to less than 10 MB.
Nikonian72 wrote:
UHH limits JPGs to less than 10mb. You may need to re-size a large image.
rdbroman wrote:
Yes. Following same routine as with other submissions. Have tried 5-6 times, lost count. Keeping getting an error message that the site is not available.
UHH limits JPGs to less than 10mb. You may need to re-size a large image.
Rusting anchor chain re-size
Dec 13, 2011 21:25:33 #
It has potential. I zoomed in a bit. You exposture seems right on. Here is my adjust. Hope you don't mind playing with it. I can't do HDR yet.
Dec 13, 2011 21:26:00 #
Here is another piece of rusting anchor chain.
Any thoughts to improve. Composition is not that great in my
opinion. But that is why I am asking for input.
Any thoughts to improve. Composition is not that great in my
opinion. But that is why I am asking for input.
Rusting anchor chain #2
Dec 13, 2011 21:44:49 #
rdbroman wrote:
It was a very large file (26.3MB). Re-sized down to less than 10 MB.
Nikonian72 wrote:
UHH limits JPGs to less than 10mb. You may need to re-size a large image.
rdbroman wrote:
Yes. Following same routine as with other submissions. Have tried 5-6 times, lost count. Keeping getting an error message that the site is not available.
UHH limits JPGs to less than 10mb. You may need to re-size a large image.
Here is a quick process to bring more detail out, used nik silver effects pro then over layed with softblend also took the sand with a layer mask back to B&W. spent 1 minute on it so not close to being a good selection. I might have tried a much lower angle as far as composition having the camera almost in the sand.
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Dec 13, 2011 23:32:01 #
I like both of the adjusted images. I like the cropped version somewhat better. Color seems to be a little different, but this may be screen variations.
Second adjustment seems to be a little better also.
So guys, do we have a snapshot or a worthwhile image.
Choose between #1, mine: #2, cropped, #3, adjusted.
Then we can consider my subsequent rusty chain #2. I took these two pictures quite some time apart. There are three or four areas along the beach with pieces of chain like this.
Appreciate the time and effort that others put forth to make this a worthwhile photo growth and improvement site. We all benefit as we bring out bits of the recipe to the table. We are going to eventually make a fantastic cake out of all the bits and pieces. Nothing is unimportant in making the best cake possible.
Second adjustment seems to be a little better also.
So guys, do we have a snapshot or a worthwhile image.
Choose between #1, mine: #2, cropped, #3, adjusted.
Then we can consider my subsequent rusty chain #2. I took these two pictures quite some time apart. There are three or four areas along the beach with pieces of chain like this.
Appreciate the time and effort that others put forth to make this a worthwhile photo growth and improvement site. We all benefit as we bring out bits of the recipe to the table. We are going to eventually make a fantastic cake out of all the bits and pieces. Nothing is unimportant in making the best cake possible.
Dec 14, 2011 00:27:09 #
Next time that you post an image, check the box labeled "(store original)". This will allow fellow HedgeHoggers to manipulate the original image, not just the thumbnail posted.
I have a quite different photo of a rusty chain. May I upload to your thread?
I have a quite different photo of a rusty chain. May I upload to your thread?
Dec 14, 2011 01:18:05 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Next time that you post an image, check the box labeled "(store original)". This will allow fellow HedgeHoggers to manipulate the original image, not just the thumbnail posted.
I have a quite different photo of a rusty chain. May I upload to your thread?
I have a quite different photo of a rusty chain. May I upload to your thread?
I like the idea of presenting a challenge by working on a thumbnail for you guys that are good at this stuff. Just kidding. I will try to remember to check the store original box in future. If you would like to have me re-post the photo with original let me know.
You are welcome to post yet another rusty chain. Hopefully we will all gain a little more knowledge.
Dec 14, 2011 01:30:20 #
rdbroman wrote:
You are welcome to post yet another rusty chain. Hopefully we will all gain a little more knowledge.
I am a macro-photographer, so this is a bit smaller than your chain.
1880s window sash chain, revealed during restoration of a passenger train car.
Photographed at the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris California: http://www.oerm.org
Hand-held Nikon D5000 at ISO 200, Nikkor 55-mm manual macro lens with Nikkor 28-mm extension tube, Nikkor SB-600 flash with O-Flash 3/4-circle Fresnel prism attachment. 1:1 magnification (life-size).
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