Here Goes!!!
Feb 26, 2012 13:13:18 #
rmike
Loc: Wyoming
photojax,
I don't think my attempt at leveling the horizon line worked. Think I will have to try again!!
If I get it right the next time I will send it again.
Mike
I don't think my attempt at leveling the horizon line worked. Think I will have to try again!!
If I get it right the next time I will send it again.
Mike
Feb 26, 2012 13:19:40 #
I really like #1. The only thing I would have done different, is use a graduated ND filter to even out the exposure in the sky.
As far as the bear goes, sometimes you just have to get a shot when you can. Its not like you where using a 800mm IS.
As far as the bear goes, sometimes you just have to get a shot when you can. Its not like you where using a 800mm IS.
Feb 26, 2012 13:26:00 #
rmike
Loc: Wyoming
Hi fstop22,
Don't know anything about HDR so don't know how to change it if that is something I can change.
Am working on leveling the picture.
As I mentioned to swamp gator, I am sure the picture of the griz lost sharpness because of cropping. Not sure how to fix it, if it is fixable. Still have the original so might play with it and see what I can do. Am sure shooting handheld at 300mm has something to do with it!
Don't know anything about HDR so don't know how to change it if that is something I can change.
Am working on leveling the picture.
As I mentioned to swamp gator, I am sure the picture of the griz lost sharpness because of cropping. Not sure how to fix it, if it is fixable. Still have the original so might play with it and see what I can do. Am sure shooting handheld at 300mm has something to do with it!
Feb 26, 2012 13:28:11 #
Reminds me of Alaskan Bush Pilot Survival Techniques. Option one is to have a weapon large enough to take out a bear in an emergency. Option Two is to have a co-pilot that cannot run faster than you can.
Feb 26, 2012 13:29:24 #
rmike
Loc: Wyoming
Hi pigpen,
Am glad you mentioned ND filter. I do not have such a filter so could you recommend what kind I should get? It seems like a lot of photographers use that filter but I know nothing about them or what they do.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Mike
Am glad you mentioned ND filter. I do not have such a filter so could you recommend what kind I should get? It seems like a lot of photographers use that filter but I know nothing about them or what they do.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Mike
Feb 26, 2012 13:34:54 #
rmike
Loc: Wyoming
Hi imntrt1,
We have a somewhat similar saying in Wyoming.
Goes like this---"If you are hunting in Griz country always make sure you can run faster than your hunting partner"
A variation is "I can run faster on dry land than the bear can in s...", which is what any bear after me will be running in!
We have a somewhat similar saying in Wyoming.
Goes like this---"If you are hunting in Griz country always make sure you can run faster than your hunting partner"
A variation is "I can run faster on dry land than the bear can in s...", which is what any bear after me will be running in!
Feb 26, 2012 13:52:34 #
rmike wrote:
Hi pigpen,
Am glad you mentioned ND filter. I do not have such a filter so could you recommend what kind I should get? It seems like a lot of photographers use that filter but I know nothing about them or what they do.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Mike
Am glad you mentioned ND filter. I do not have such a filter so could you recommend what kind I should get? It seems like a lot of photographers use that filter but I know nothing about them or what they do.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Mike
Here is what I own. It is not cheap, but I'm very happy with it.
I bought the LEE 4x6 holder ($75), the LEE 77mm adaptor ring ($25), and two filters. They are both Singh Ray, Galen Rowell, 4x6 filters ($160 each). One 2 stop, and one 3 stop. They are graduated hard stop (half clear). What I like about the 4x6 over the 4x4 square is more room to work with when sliding them up an down to meet the horizon. You can put them both on and have them at different levels if needed. The LEE holder can be turned so you can match up the horizon with the filters if the horizon isn't perfectly straight (few are). You can screw the 77mm adaptor onto the front of another filter if you would like.
When shooting waterfalls, I have a round B+W 2 stop ND filter on my lens, then screw this kit onto the front threads of that filter. It is very versatile.
Feb 26, 2012 13:59:09 #
rmike
Loc: Wyoming
Thanks pigpen,
Well, you just went past my technical knowledge base!!!
Guess I need to go to one of my local camera stores (or Google), and ask more questions. I need to learn a lot more about this subject.
Mike
Well, you just went past my technical knowledge base!!!
Guess I need to go to one of my local camera stores (or Google), and ask more questions. I need to learn a lot more about this subject.
Mike
Feb 26, 2012 22:32:36 #
I'd still tilt a bit more. Most of the surrounding mountains are about 10,000 ft...you could try using their peaks to level.
I think Moran is 12 something.
I think Moran is 12 something.
rmike wrote:
Hi photojax,
I will go back into the album this photo is in and see what I can do with the horizon. Was hard for me to tell as there is some slope to the tree line as it comes down to the river.
I have included it, so let me know if you think this looks better. I hope what I did comes through
Mike
I will go back into the album this photo is in and see what I can do with the horizon. Was hard for me to tell as there is some slope to the tree line as it comes down to the river.
I have included it, so let me know if you think this looks better. I hope what I did comes through
Mike
Feb 27, 2012 11:42:09 #
rmike
Loc: Wyoming
Hi MtnMan,
I am attaching my latest attempt. Not sure if my program is retaining the change. So, let me know what you think.
Mike
I am attaching my latest attempt. Not sure if my program is retaining the change. So, let me know what you think.
Mike
Feb 27, 2012 13:07:50 #
Feb 27, 2012 13:15:08 #
It looks fabulous to me! Great work.
One other thing you might try to see if you like. Crop down from the top so the sky (tops of the 10,000 footers) starts at about the one third line with the rule of thirds grid applied. That is cut about the top half of the sky out. It will give a more panoramic effect while maintiaining all the detail of the foreground and mountains. Your reflection picks up the sky beautifully.
Let me know if you'd like to see a visual of what I mean.
One other thing you might try to see if you like. Crop down from the top so the sky (tops of the 10,000 footers) starts at about the one third line with the rule of thirds grid applied. That is cut about the top half of the sky out. It will give a more panoramic effect while maintiaining all the detail of the foreground and mountains. Your reflection picks up the sky beautifully.
Let me know if you'd like to see a visual of what I mean.
rmike wrote:
MtnMan,
See if this one looks better. Think I got it more level.
See if this one looks better. Think I got it more level.
Feb 27, 2012 14:52:47 #
rmike
Loc: Wyoming
MtnMan,
What you suggested is interesting.
My oldest daughter, who is quite a good photographer (mainly does portrait work), took the picture and had it printed for me at the place that does her portrait printing. She cropped it as you suggested and then had them widen it to create more of a landscape or panorama look. They also printed it in some way that makes it appear like it is an oil painting. Most people who saw it thought it was an oil painting!
I had it hanging in my office until I retired. It is now hanging at home.
What you suggested is interesting.
My oldest daughter, who is quite a good photographer (mainly does portrait work), took the picture and had it printed for me at the place that does her portrait printing. She cropped it as you suggested and then had them widen it to create more of a landscape or panorama look. They also printed it in some way that makes it appear like it is an oil painting. Most people who saw it thought it was an oil painting!
I had it hanging in my office until I retired. It is now hanging at home.
Feb 27, 2012 15:03:55 #
Feb 27, 2012 15:30:33 #
rmike
Loc: Wyoming
Thanks Teri O,
I am finding that lots of people enjoy (love) our Tetons.
They are one of the things that people who visit our state remember the most.
I have lots of pictures of the Tetons taken at various times of the year but have always thought fall was the best time to really showcase them.
Mike
I am finding that lots of people enjoy (love) our Tetons.
They are one of the things that people who visit our state remember the most.
I have lots of pictures of the Tetons taken at various times of the year but have always thought fall was the best time to really showcase them.
Mike
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