Posts for: ngrea
Jun 1, 2018 16:56:10 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Duncan and Nikita are best friends ...... they usually sleep next to each other at night (although Nikita was sleeping solo here while Duncan was watching over her).
The sketch effect is from Topaz Impressions, one of the Davinci Sketch presets, with a layer of Akvis Draw thrown in.
The sketch effect is from Topaz Impressions, one of the Davinci Sketch presets, with a layer of Akvis Draw thrown in.
I really like these.
I assume that a sketch preset is a separate app that converts a photo to a sketch? I've never done that. How hard is it to learn? I've only done something similar using GIMP emboss and then hand coloring with pencils. I call it DIY adult coloring pages. Works really well with an underexposed original
Jun 1, 2018 11:42:57 #
FunkyL wrote:
I like the vulture - If you get over to Gaithersburg MD on winter mornings, there's a mixed flock of black and turkey vultures that like to sun themselves in a small park on Wightman (?) road on the east side of Montgomery Village near the intersection with Montgomery Village Ave. They're pretty used to people and are quite a sight lined up along the chain link fences with their wings spread. Easy access by paved road, close parking.
Thanks, i’ll Try that. This Vulture is injured and can’t fly more than a few feet. It has lived here for almost 3 years, and is easy to approach
Jun 1, 2018 09:16:14 #
May 31, 2018 12:13:56 #
Although I hve been reading the forum digest for several weeks now, and enjoying, and learning, from the conversations, I have held off posting until I get a sense of the group.
I am less of a techie than some posters. Since I am not a rules follower, I do not worry about how I -should- do photography. I am more interested in results than process. While I like to play around with manual settings, I frequently use auto, because it means I will get something usable. My main interest is wildlife photography. I count on luck for many of my most interesting pictures (and get lots of shots of empty branches and blank sky. Just after the bird flew away). That means I take LOTS of shots (sometimes several hundred in an hour or two) in the hope that one will be good. Since birds do not respond well to a request to hold that pose. I have to be able to react quickly. I also find it interesting that some of the pictures that are the most popular were bad pictures I was able to edit into something interesting. Needless to say, I spend more time working on my computer than shooting with my camera. A good picture may not need anything more than what Windows 10 photos can do (crop, enhance, lighten/darken etc.), but GIMP is fun to play around with for pictures that would be rejects. I have been learning GIMP since it came out many years ago (about when my version of photo shop did not work on a new operating system) by the click-on-this-and-see-what-happens method.
The challenges I face are mainly related to my age and physical condition (bad knees, hips, back). I use a Nikon D5600 because I depend heavily on the articulated screen to get low, high, or sideways shots. I use my pockets to carry one or two extra lenses, but I have an AF-S Nikor 200-500mm lens that needs a tripod for good results, and I find it hard to carry a tripod and large lens very far. So, I am fortunate that I live in a retirement community where there are lots of interesting targets to shoot close to home. I have lots of wildlife in my backyard (attracted by 12 bird feeders that also are visited squirrels, foxes, and deer) as well as a pond across the road with waterfowl. Most commonly I do fairly standard nature pictures, but occasionally have some that are what my daughter describes as Zen-like. Plus, I like to do macro photography with emphasis on textures and shapes.
I feel the framing is an important part of presenting a photograph to the public and enjoy finding inexpensive frames in thrift stores. Although I exhibit, I do not sell photos, except as note cards. I either give photos away or hang them at home or at my weekend house. I am attaching a few samples photos.
I look forward to continuing to learn from the forum.
N.G. Rea
I am less of a techie than some posters. Since I am not a rules follower, I do not worry about how I -should- do photography. I am more interested in results than process. While I like to play around with manual settings, I frequently use auto, because it means I will get something usable. My main interest is wildlife photography. I count on luck for many of my most interesting pictures (and get lots of shots of empty branches and blank sky. Just after the bird flew away). That means I take LOTS of shots (sometimes several hundred in an hour or two) in the hope that one will be good. Since birds do not respond well to a request to hold that pose. I have to be able to react quickly. I also find it interesting that some of the pictures that are the most popular were bad pictures I was able to edit into something interesting. Needless to say, I spend more time working on my computer than shooting with my camera. A good picture may not need anything more than what Windows 10 photos can do (crop, enhance, lighten/darken etc.), but GIMP is fun to play around with for pictures that would be rejects. I have been learning GIMP since it came out many years ago (about when my version of photo shop did not work on a new operating system) by the click-on-this-and-see-what-happens method.
The challenges I face are mainly related to my age and physical condition (bad knees, hips, back). I use a Nikon D5600 because I depend heavily on the articulated screen to get low, high, or sideways shots. I use my pockets to carry one or two extra lenses, but I have an AF-S Nikor 200-500mm lens that needs a tripod for good results, and I find it hard to carry a tripod and large lens very far. So, I am fortunate that I live in a retirement community where there are lots of interesting targets to shoot close to home. I have lots of wildlife in my backyard (attracted by 12 bird feeders that also are visited squirrels, foxes, and deer) as well as a pond across the road with waterfowl. Most commonly I do fairly standard nature pictures, but occasionally have some that are what my daughter describes as Zen-like. Plus, I like to do macro photography with emphasis on textures and shapes.
I feel the framing is an important part of presenting a photograph to the public and enjoy finding inexpensive frames in thrift stores. Although I exhibit, I do not sell photos, except as note cards. I either give photos away or hang them at home or at my weekend house. I am attaching a few samples photos.
I look forward to continuing to learn from the forum.
N.G. Rea
May 31, 2018 10:10:21 #
I've been lurking on the forum for several weeks now, reading but not posting. Most of the posts have dealt with technical camera issues, but I feel the artistic finished product, including the frame (with or without a mat, color, shape) are important, too, in pulling the viewer into the photo, especially if you plan to exhibit your work. I feel you must let the picture dictate the size and shape. If need be, print it larger and cut it down by hand to the size/shape you need. Some times a photo just needs to be an odd shape. I'm attaching three photos that show framed work I have recently exhibited. As an added note, I find the best frames in thrift shops. Some need some repair, but you can't beat the price. It's amazing what you can pick up for one or two dollars.
