Posts for: frankie c
Jan 14, 2020 17:09:56 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Oh my goodness, yes img src="https://static.uglyh... (show quote)
omg :) I know how to do that... My enthusiasm to play with the new tools I forgot I could just do it the old way. A little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing. I will definitely check out your post process forum. I prolly gonna need some help with focus stacking soon. LOL I am so glad you are here and let a little light in. Bless You :)
Jan 14, 2020 16:35:32 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Were you using the Guided Edits module? With expert mode and layers, you can have dozens of pieces, each on a separate layer. One other notable difference is that you can re-arrange your composition (or delete/add) should you change your mind - been there, done that! 
I was using guided mode. I seems that Elements 2019 only lets you do merge in guided mode (unlike my previous version (I think it was 13). Then completed in expert mode. Are you saying there is a way to do this all in expert mode? I actually don't remember if when I switched to complete in expert mode if it kept the layers. I will have to back track this. I don't use merge often. For me it is more an act of desperation. It definitely has value. I switched from Photoshop to Elements after PS7 somewhat because of cost and it fitted my needs very well. thank you muchly :)
Jan 14, 2020 16:06:50 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I like both compositions very much! In the first there is such a free feeling, flying high into the sky. The second is more about shapes, colors patterns - very engaging.
With #1 there is a little remnant of cut-out on the edge of the balloon on the left (top) you may wish to remedy. Also, the direction of light seems to be different with each, which is only important if you're trying for total realism
With #1 there is a little remnant of cut-out on the edge of the balloon on the left (top) you may wish to remedy. Also, the direction of light seems to be different with each, which is only important if you're trying for total realism
THANKs good catch I will fix it. The original background shots were taken at two different times and two different locations. So that is why the lighting is different. I prolly was not as focused on real as I was composition. The first shot required two separate sessions on Elements cause it only lets you work with two images at a time. Actually the 3 balloon shot is using three separate images and two different lenses. Refining the selection some what tedious with Elements (at least with my current level of proficiency using merge). I have only done this before with fireworks which were much more forgiving. thank you again. thanks for the feedback. Enjoy your day :)
Jan 14, 2020 15:46:32 #
yes. Camera is OM-D EM5 mark ii micro four thirds. The adjustment for the crop factor is 2x. I was using my Nikon 85mm f1.8 with an adaptor and an nd filter for the shoot I was there to do (Long exposure experiment). thanks for having a look. Have a good day :)
Jan 14, 2020 15:18:37 #
Shots from Lake Havasu City Balloon Fest 2020. It was a windy weekend, so balloons did not get up much. So catching some shots was a bit of a challenge. I decided to try some photo merge. Done with Photoshop Elements 2019.. Captures were with My EM10 mark iii Using the 14-150 and the 40-150 lenses.
Jan 13, 2020 22:14:37 #
Thanks I appreciate your taking a look. I am not a birder. I did get lucky a couple of times with ducks and Canada geese in flight. Ducks on the ground or in the water pose some interesting challenges, for which I have not had much success. Separating the duck from the background (getting the exposure right) Is a serious challenge. I did have some success when I used a flash (but no cigar). Good luck Happy Shooting :)
Jan 13, 2020 21:43:51 #
I was actually out on a different photo shoot experiment. Anyway this Duck shows up with some friends and surrounds me. Now I am carrying my em5 mark ii sporting an 85 mm (that's 170mm in real) Nikon f1/8 lens with variable nd filter and set up to do very long exposures. Anyways, not exactly set up to take a picture of a Duck (very close to me). I had to change pretty much everything just to get the camera somewhat agreeable to take this shot. I must say the Duck was very patient with me. I was kind of happy with the results. Hope some of you like it :)
Dec 20, 2019 16:43:54 #
angler wrote:
.....to everyone on Ugly Hedgehog
from Angler (Jim) and Mrs A.(Rosemarie)
Have a good one.
from Angler (Jim) and Mrs A.(Rosemarie)
Have a good one.
Thank You... Merry Christmas :)
Dec 17, 2019 14:30:03 #
Fstop12 wrote:
Just a sampling of the San Antonio Art Scene. Taken recently on a road trip through San Antonio,Texas.
Great shots. thank you for sharing and for taking the time to do the captures In such a perfect way. This is the kind of art that many people will never see first hand. Long after somebody paints over them or weather destroys them. Your photo's will reflect there elegance. Just WOW. thank you.
Dec 12, 2019 12:28:40 #
WOW....Thank you all for the supportive, positive comments. Glad you liked my pics :) My day is now a little brighter... like f1.2 With a low shutter speed and high ISO.
Dec 10, 2019 22:25:42 #
London Bridge at Lake Havasu City, AZ
Dec 10, 2019 14:52:53 #
FAD? they been around a long time.... Personally, I would rather go to an all night dentist :(
Nov 3, 2019 12:04:43 #
WOW... thank you all for sharing. It is really nice to see various perspectives. I hope you enjoyed this topic and thank you for helping me learn and understand more. HAPPY SHOOTING :)
Nov 3, 2019 11:45:00 #
MoT wrote:
I think for a few bucks more the OM d E M1 MkII is abetter deal. The upgrade to firmware 3.0 is like making it a new camera. And the price has dropped from its original $2,000 point to $1500. It is a real good camera.
I agree, and I already have the OM-D e-m1 mark ii. It really covers all. It just is not always my choice for a carry camera. It really is more to carry especially if you combine it with one of the pro-lenses. If you add the battery pack it becomes a really heavy, most of the time is over kill for what I am going shoot. If you are only going to have one, then that's probably the one. So the best camera for me is the one I have with me. I generally grab smaller and lighter. I was not very good figuring out what need and what I want. Plus, when you have a hobby, having one of each is pretty cool :) I prolly will add that E-M5 mark iii eventually. It's just Toys for Big Boys... (I use to have that patch on my John Player's Special.. jacket). Thank you for contributing and enjoy the day.
Nov 1, 2019 15:12:46 #
jederick wrote:
Many thanks for this review Frankie. br br I shoo... (show quote)
Your Welcome... gas attacks are awful huh? Thank you for taking a look at my review. Have a great day.