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Mar 16, 2015 23:44:17   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Fixed aperture lens?
wolfiebear wrote:
I don't have and kind of good answers to this, but will find out soon. :shock: :lol: :shock: :lol: :shock: :lol:


Inga,
The "soft" background you speak of is called "bokeh" which is a Japenese word for out of focus. Many of the most expensive portrait lenses are 1.4 or even 1.2 primes. They will increase typically to F22 or so but they are made to be shot wide open for beautifully soft background.

Fixed usually refers to zooms that can hold a given F stop (like 2.8) through out their zoom range.
David
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Mar 16, 2015 23:34:49   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Has manual focussing changed?
boberic wrote:
Would help to know what camera and what lenses you are using


Another approach using the 5ii is to just set your lens to manual and dial in the "focus" dot in view finder. Often in low light situations, my autofocus can not find enough to contrast to lock so I just flip over to manual, get my dot and fire.

It is also the best way to focus for macro photography.

David
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Mar 16, 2015 23:27:16   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
PHOTOSHOP to what degree?
St3v3M wrote:
Once you know everything, then what?


As many mentioned above, all images are processed one way or the other. The main reason to "try to get it right in camera" is to ensure you capture as much detail as possible in your raw image file so you can adjust "to taste" in post. Just like a chef, your additions and subtractions make your images unique to you. It is art. Have fun with it and experiment. Most post programs are non-destructive so you are never affecting your original anyway. I often duplicate pics and convert to B&W or antique just to see how I like it best. It sounds like you are a musician so be creative with your phtography as well.
David
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Mar 16, 2015 23:10:26   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
I need my hand held. . .
wolfiebear wrote:
Canon's A-1 was a very popular 35mm SLR. I used them back in the 80's to mid 90's


You should be just fine with the camera and will love it's performance. It is the glass that can get to be a bit much. A 70-200 2.8 lens as an example can be a load for anyone.

I suggest to folks to consider getting a Black Rapid strap which takes the weight of a camera off your neck. I can shoot all day when using one.
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Mar 16, 2015 22:58:56   #
(Photo Gallery)
CANON 28-135, a little better on the fringing
I use LR5 and pull my highlight slider all the way down to bring back detail and then bring the shadow slider up to bring up the exposure on the wood just the way you want it. You can even paint in clarity using the adjustment brush If you choose. I have not used Adobe Illustraiter so I am not sure what adjustment options you may have. I think it is a great project you are working on though. Very cool.....
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Mar 16, 2015 22:46:17   #
(Photo Gallery)
Good, Bad or Ugly?
As a guy who used to go to Cental City every weekend to go down in the abandoned mines...it brings back great memories! Thanks. A hundred and thirty years takes its toll on the old wooden structures. Wolfiebear, what software are you using for post processing? My vote is good!
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Mar 16, 2015 22:45:23   #
(Photo Gallery)
Good, Bad or Ugly?
As a guy who used to go to Cental City every weekend to go down in the abandoned mines...it brings back great memories! Thanks. A hundred and thirty years takes its toll on the old wooden structures. Wolfiebear, what software are you using for post processing?
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Mar 16, 2015 22:32:15   #
(Photo Analysis)
Shooting Soaring Birds- Lighting.
As mentioned, up your exposure compensation to get more detail under the birds wings but the sky will likely blow out.

Another approach is if you use Lightroom, you can use you adjustment brush to increase the exposure of of just the birds underside to bring out the detail. Then you can open the color sider, click on the vibrance tool and bring down the vibrance of the sky until it is a rich blue. Sometimes it is difficult to get it right only in camera.
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Mar 16, 2015 22:22:27   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
$39 Worth of Joy
wolfiebear wrote:
Yeah. . .something like that!
Thanks for pointing that out to me. ;)


Hi Wolfie Bear! You are pointing out what Ansel Adams said when photographing your Rocky Mountains that the best photography equipent you have to make great pictures is located 6 inches behind the view finder! His equipment was no where near as sophisticated as what we have now.....it is just how we use it.

Regarding autofocus when shooting macro (or Micro in Nikon speak), the depth of field is so shallow that manual focus is all I use for detail shots for a wedding. As you mentioned, you can actually just rock forward or back a bit to find your focus.
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Nov 16, 2014 23:06:10   #
(Photo Gallery)
Snow....Snow.....And More Snow
ducwic wrote:
We got a couple of inches last night. These photos are from a couple of years ago. I hope there's no repeat


Being an ol Minnesota boy...it makes me feel like home! Great shots!
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Nov 16, 2014 22:57:41   #
(Photo Gallery)
Gun love
Carolk1288 wrote:
Engraving.


And a great Alabama win over number one ranked Miss. State yesterday! Nice collection!
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Nov 16, 2014 22:54:00   #
(The Attic)
how to get rid of Hilary
philo wrote:
I was agaist the idea of impeaching BHO because we would have good Old Joe as president.
Now I think it is a great idea. And here is why.
We get rid of OHB and Joe becomes the president. He want to show that he can work with the GOP and some things get done.
Joe runs for ree******n as the standing president thus shutting HRC out of running. If she decides to run against him she will split the party and the GOP wins.
It would really be hard to reelect Joe because he has been OHB sidekick and we get Ben Carson as President.
How do you like my idea?
I was agaist the idea of impeaching BHO because we... (show quote)


I am on-board with all of it Philosophy but especially regarding Ben Carson. He is a special man!
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Nov 16, 2014 22:48:43   #
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Bess
bess1971 wrote:
Hello. I am new here. I am not a "newbie" to photography but I am far from professional. I mainly do photography as a hobby, but I have do a few photo sessions for people. Photography is my passion. It is my stress reliever. I have loved photography since I was young. I have self taught myself most of what I know (which is not a whole lot) by reading books, articles, tutorials on the internet, and by just getting out and practicing. I am married and a mother of 3 teenagers. My 2 girls model for me to help me practice..lol. I mostly like natural light photography. I do not have all the fancy equipment for indoor photo sessions. My main goal is to continue to learn how to photograph and how to edit. Editing is what I have the hardest time doing. I currently have photoshop elements 12, and hardly know how to use it. I have books to teach me, it is just a slow process for me. I have a question. I know some of you have used picmonkey, picnic, etc. I have too and love them. I can understand them. Has anyone ever looked down on you for using these programs? I know photoshop, lightroom, etc. are more professional, but they are also more difficult. I just wondered what your thoughts about these programs are.
Thanks. Look forward to hearing from you.
Hello. I am new here. I am not a "newbie"... (show quote)


Hi Bess and welcome to the forum. I started shooting weddings as a second shooter a couple of years ago and fell in love with Lightroom. I also have Photoshop Elements but have found that LR is excellent for being able to quickly apply adjustments to as many as a 1,000 to 1,500 images we come back with from a wedding. Needless to say, it works the same way for a hundred family vacation photos. While PSE is excellent for doing post on one image at a time, frequently when doing portrait sessions etc. you want to apply your post adjustments to all images and LR5 does it instantly. Even when doing portraits do I have to take an image into Photoshop as LR5 has so many adjustments available.

As far as learning, Julianne Kost is the Lightroom trainer for Adobr and has many free Youtube videos to teach you how to use.

The most important thing is to keep capturing those memories!!!
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Nov 16, 2014 22:34:00   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Help photographing shelter cats
TLConner wrote:
I volunteer at a local animal shelter and one of my jobs is taking photos of cats in the shelter that are uploaded to the shelter website. I don't always have the option of moving the cat to a room where I can set up backdrops etc. I am usually stuck with taking a picture in a room with multiple cats freely roaming and light from several sources. In particular I have trouble with black cats. I know taking pictures of black animals is difficult and I have read stuff on the internet about how to do that. But I still sometimes get pictures out of focus or lacking highlights. Any advice?
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Photographing black or white is challenging as our cameras want to expose everything to 18 percent gray. We have the same challenge when shooting groomsmen in black tuxes.

To find focus, put your focus point on a edge of the cat's face and you should have enough contrast to make focus even in low light.

Regarding exposure, one option is to spot meter off the face of the cat. Another option if you are using matrix metering and TTL is to use your exposure compensation button and go a stop or two under.

Good luck and I know your efforts and great shots will bring the pets to a good home!
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Nov 16, 2014 08:13:40   #
(Photo Gallery)
Bailey, the wise old cat
abbey4049 wrote:
My favorite fur ball. He runs the house...


Very nice lighting and portrait! Well done!
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