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Day 148 - Photo A Day Challenge - 5-27-2012
May 28, 2012 22:38:02 #
Dear Bushido and Jer and Loguey:
Thank you again, for taking the time to stop and go over this aspect of photography. I can see from subsequent posts that there are a couple of other people that would like to spend more time on it too.
You mention a couple of culprits for soft focus and I can't help but wonder if part of it is my tripod. Sometimes in my eagerness to start photographing, I feel as if my camera is not as stable as it could be on the tripod. I have a cable release, but, again, I seem to think that I can make it without.....Tsk, tsk....I will try to be more diligent in using it. Also, Jer, (pg20)I know that my Image Stabilizer is on when using the tripod. I had no idea not to have both on! That is another thing that may have sabotaged my efforts. But, this is all information that is most welcome and next time I will make some changes in what I was doing.
Thank you, Bushido (pg 20)-
I will wait for your message.
Susie Q
[quote=Bushido]Susie Q.... my comments were given as additional information to Jer's comments. In looking at your images some seem a little soft however I can not determine whether it is do to focus or movement. Normally if a subject is out of focus in a photograph something else in the photograph is in focus. In the case of the close-up of the mansion's front at dusk it seems the total image is soft. This could be do to the lack of sharpening in PP or camera shake, even a high ISO could cause this. I would have to know more detail as to how the image was taken.
Now as for more information on focusing. Give me a day or two to put some images together that will illustrate the 1/3 -2/3 rule. I will send you a message to look on this thread when it is done.
Let me say one other thing. With the advent of auto everything on a camera it is easy for the operator to ignore the basic fundamental of photography and still get acceptable images. However, if a person doesn't know what the camera is doing and why, it becomes difficult to compensate for the auto's short comings, of which there are many. Those who do learn will achieve a greater number of wonderful images.
Have a great day and I will be back two you soon.
Thank you again, for taking the time to stop and go over this aspect of photography. I can see from subsequent posts that there are a couple of other people that would like to spend more time on it too.
You mention a couple of culprits for soft focus and I can't help but wonder if part of it is my tripod. Sometimes in my eagerness to start photographing, I feel as if my camera is not as stable as it could be on the tripod. I have a cable release, but, again, I seem to think that I can make it without.....Tsk, tsk....I will try to be more diligent in using it. Also, Jer, (pg20)I know that my Image Stabilizer is on when using the tripod. I had no idea not to have both on! That is another thing that may have sabotaged my efforts. But, this is all information that is most welcome and next time I will make some changes in what I was doing.
Thank you, Bushido (pg 20)-
I will wait for your message.
Susie Q
[quote=Bushido]Susie Q.... my comments were given as additional information to Jer's comments. In looking at your images some seem a little soft however I can not determine whether it is do to focus or movement. Normally if a subject is out of focus in a photograph something else in the photograph is in focus. In the case of the close-up of the mansion's front at dusk it seems the total image is soft. This could be do to the lack of sharpening in PP or camera shake, even a high ISO could cause this. I would have to know more detail as to how the image was taken.
Now as for more information on focusing. Give me a day or two to put some images together that will illustrate the 1/3 -2/3 rule. I will send you a message to look on this thread when it is done.
Let me say one other thing. With the advent of auto everything on a camera it is easy for the operator to ignore the basic fundamental of photography and still get acceptable images. However, if a person doesn't know what the camera is doing and why, it becomes difficult to compensate for the auto's short comings, of which there are many. Those who do learn will achieve a greater number of wonderful images.
Have a great day and I will be back two you soon.
SUSIE Q wrote:
quote=Bushido Susie Q......The images are wonderf... (show quote)
May 28, 2012 22:39:24 #
Dear Loguey:
Thank you for taking the time to look at my photos and also to make some kind comments.
Susie Q
Thank you for taking the time to look at my photos and also to make some kind comments.
Susie Q
loguey wrote:
They are so nice.
SUSIE Q wrote:
Dear Swede:
Your night photo of the San Antonio River Walk was wonderful! It sort of reminded me of some photos I took of a charming inn here in southern California...
All the best,
Susie Q
llindstrand wrote:
San Antonio River Walk at night.
Swede
Swede
Dear Swede:
Your night photo of the San Antonio River Walk was wonderful! It sort of reminded me of some photos I took of a charming inn here in southern California...
All the best,
Susie Q
May 29, 2012 00:07:41 #
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May 29, 2012 00:15:11 #
Hi Joe:
Great night photo....Looks like you were outside on one of those "cold Wisconsin nights".....Burrrrrrrrrrr!
Speaking from experience, night photography often involves cold temps, utter darkness, and frozen fingers that just won't do what you tell them to do. Ha-ha...
Susie Q
Great night photo....Looks like you were outside on one of those "cold Wisconsin nights".....Burrrrrrrrrrr!
Speaking from experience, night photography often involves cold temps, utter darkness, and frozen fingers that just won't do what you tell them to do. Ha-ha...
Susie Q
JoeV wrote:
From my archives.
May 29, 2012 00:16:55 #
SUSIE Q wrote:
Hi Joe:
Great night photo....Looks like you were outside on one of those "cold Wisconsin nights".....Burrrrrrrrrrr
Susie Q
Great night photo....Looks like you were outside on one of those "cold Wisconsin nights".....Burrrrrrrrrrr
Susie Q
JoeV wrote:
From my archives.
Yeah, what Susie Q said.
May 29, 2012 00:32:48 #
PJ Reed:
Looks like you really know how to work the "night photography" stuff by the looks of your photos of the Phoenix International Raceway(pg 22). Great shots.
Susie Q
Looks like you really know how to work the "night photography" stuff by the looks of your photos of the Phoenix International Raceway(pg 22). Great shots.
Susie Q
pjreed wrote:
Night photos at Phoenix International Raceway
May 29, 2012 00:45:48 #
SUSIE Q wrote:
PJ Reed:
Looks like you really know how to work the "night photography" stuff by the looks of your photos of the Phoenix International Raceway(pg 22). Great shots.
Susie Q
Looks like you really know how to work the "night photography" stuff by the looks of your photos of the Phoenix International Raceway(pg 22). Great shots.
Susie Q
pjreed wrote:
Night photos at Phoenix International Raceway
Thank you, but I was lucky. First time with the night photos other than flubbing up the photos of the Christmas lights. :D
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May 29, 2012 01:08:24 #
pandoany115
Loc: Los Altos, CA
The photo was taken at Lower Fall of Yosemite on the night of May 6, one day past full moon, with Canon 7D, Canon lens 24-105@47 mm, f/5.6, 20 sec., ISO 1000. The moonbow was not visible with naked eyes.
May 29, 2012 01:09:56 #
pandoany115 wrote:
The photo was taken at Lower Fall of Yosemite on the night of May 6, one day past full moon, with Canon 7D, Canon lens 24-105@47 mm, f/5.6, 20 sec., ISO 1000. The moonbow was not visible with naked eyes.
Very nice and you caught the rainbow.
May 29, 2012 01:19:37 #
Far out-so cool! I have never heard of a "moonbow"....
pandoany115 wrote:
The photo was taken at Lower Fall of Yosemite on the night of May 6, one day past full moon, with Canon 7D, Canon lens 24-105@47 mm, f/5.6, 20 sec., ISO 1000. The moonbow was not visible with naked eyes.
May 29, 2012 01:38:07 #
[quote=Bushido]I will also let Peanut and Catgirl know when they are posted.
thank you for your help
catgirl wrote:
quote=Peanut quote=Bushido Susie Q.... my commen... (show quote)
thank you for your help
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May 29, 2012 03:07:16 #
pandoany115 wrote:
The photo was taken at Lower Fall of Yosemite on the night of May 6, one day past full moon, with Canon 7D, Canon lens 24-105@47 mm, f/5.6, 20 sec., ISO 1000. The moonbow was not visible with naked eyes.
Your photo is one of the most impressive I've seen!
Thanks for posting.
Swede
May 29, 2012 08:33:13 #
SUSIE Q wrote:
Dear Swede:
Your night photo of the San Antonio River Walk was wonderful! It sort of reminded me of some photos I took of a charming inn here in southern California...
All the best,
Susie Q
llindstrand wrote:
San Antonio River Walk at night.
Swede
Swede
Dear Swede:
Your night photo of the San Antonio River Walk was wonderful! It sort of reminded me of some photos I took of a charming inn here in southern California...
All the best,
Susie Q
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Just the way I remember it!! Stayed there for a week a few years back in one of my rare travels!! p19
May 29, 2012 08:39:26 #
Great Photos and great advice. The IS hint will be tried.
Wahawk wrote:
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Just the way I remember it!! Stayed there for a week a few years back in one of my rare travels!! p19
SUSIE Q wrote:
Dear Swede:
Your night photo of the San Antonio River Walk was wonderful! It sort of reminded me of some photos I took of a charming inn here in southern California...
All the best,
Susie Q
llindstrand wrote:
San Antonio River Walk at night.
Swede
Swede
Dear Swede:
Your night photo of the San Antonio River Walk was wonderful! It sort of reminded me of some photos I took of a charming inn here in southern California...
All the best,
Susie Q
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Just the way I remember it!! Stayed there for a week a few years back in one of my rare travels!! p19
May 29, 2012 09:56:05 #
Here's a few from 1961 scanned from slides. The nice thing about digital cameras is that you take the photo, view it on the screen and adjust as needed. In the old days you take the picture and hope for the best.
SF Ferry Building
SF China Town
SF China Town
California state capitol in Sacramento
K St in Sacramento, CA
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