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Aug 18, 2012 10:08:21   #
So, I take the picture(s) (in this case 5 for HDR), process them and enhance them and turn it into an image of an oil painting, and what most of you are saying is that I am not a photographer (or not good at taking pictures) and neither am I an artist. Don't figure :cry: Others like my work and buy it, now do they have poor taste, or are they just not enlightened?

For art sake

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Aug 15, 2012 07:14:36   #
Had the same experience with PcClean. After loading their software (and it corrupted my computer) they wanted to charge me $200 to remove it and fix my computer. I ended up re-installing the operating system and software I had on it.
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Aug 14, 2012 07:52:37   #
Took the shot but can not identify the flower or butterfly, any suggestions?

Flower and Bug

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Jul 15, 2012 12:41:19   #
I respectfully disagree; I shot film and slides and developed them myself. The darkroom work was just as creative as the camera work. Today the darkroom is on the computer and it provides the same experience that the film darkroom did.

FLandWVMIKE wrote:
To us, who shot with film, for fifty years and did our composing with the camera, we really had pride in that rare shot, when everything just came out perfect. These photos remain in our mind forever.
I just do not think that you can feel that same satisfaction in a photo that you manipulated with the computer.
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Jul 15, 2012 10:37:10   #
I agree and expect more PP controls will eventually wind up in the camera in the future.

MtnMan wrote:
johnske wrote:
Whether you like/believe in it or not, with digital cameras there is always PP alterations going on. This is done in-camera according to the cameras base parameters - which are usually set by the cameras manufacturer.


Most (maybe all) DSLRs give the user quite a bit of control over the processing done in camera. First by selecting the image type (RAW vs. various JPEGs), sometimes by selecting the JPEG color rendition, then by selecting things such as white balance and picture controls. My Nikon also allows you to tailor the picture controls; e.g. saturation, hue, contrast, sharpening.

In addition my Nikon enables a lot of in-camera post-processing such as cropping, Active D-lighting, selective color, and so on.

A claim of some kind of purity by accepting the camera makers choice on these suggests a lack of knowledge as to what is going on to make a viewable picture.
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Jul 15, 2012 06:52:39   #
Side note: I was born in Dalbeattie Scotland. Main topic: I don't think that the software used for PP really makes a difference, it is the fact that PP can be used to enhance, correct or make artwork that will satisfy the individual and perhaps give pleasure to the public viewing the PP photograph that makes the difference. I say there is nothing wrong with PP even in the extreme, take for instance removing phone lines in a landscape, who is to say that is wrong?

artistwally wrote:
omnila wrote:
Does any still take photos without later using photoshop or other apps? or is this a dead art to try to get it right with just the camera. I do not manipulate any more what i shoot is what i get. just curious thanks

Most photographs need just a wee touch of adjustment and this can be achieved by using the basic functions of a free programme from “Google”, called “Picasa”. It is non-destructive and never touches your originals in your pictures folder. It is simple to lighten, darken and sharpen in this program. I have used it successfully for many years, winning trophies at my local club with my images.
Artistwally.
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Jul 8, 2012 19:13:44   #
I also have a Nikon D2X, D7000 and D800. Had to sell my first son for the D800 but it was worth it. :mrgreen:

bull drink water wrote:
Brucej67 wrote:
I own the Sony A700, A850 and A900. I just ordered the Sony A77 and to pay for it I sold my Sony A550 and A55. The A55 is a nice small camera loaded with many features which is great in dry weather, but the camera is not weather resistant and will be ruined in bad weather. The A77 which is more expensive is loaded with more features and is weather resistant but costs more. Sony Alpha series are great cameras, but you should check out the reviews on http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/ and decide on which camera is for you depending on your needs (cost, camera capability and style).

RandyL wrote:
I'm looking to upgrade from a Canon T1i set up and wonder if all the hype on the Sony A33-55's are founded. I've read the reviews and they seem impressive. Anyone have first-hand experience with either model?
By the way, just joined and look forward to conversing with other photography fanatics.
RandyL
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i'd settle for the 850 and be in fat city.
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Jun 24, 2012 06:17:01   #
While up there try Buttermilk Falls (a little more north of the Delaware Water Gap - see picture). Also Washington's Headquaters and Jocky Hollow in Morristown.

MtnMan wrote:
gregr wrote:
Heading to play a round of golf at Ballyowens GC on Sunday. That would be in North Jersey. I was going up a day early and take the camera with me. Any Ida's or locations for shooting?


The Delaware Water Gap is awesome but a little out of your way.

Buttermilk Falls


Washington's Headquarters

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Jun 23, 2012 06:59:28   #
In Photoshop if I save my NEAF picture as JPG the EXIF information is still available from the JPG in Opanda IExif.

Nikonian72 wrote:
If you send a raw or TIFF image, the info is contained. If you send a JPG image, chances are info not attached.
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Jun 21, 2012 10:41:09   #
If it is the Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8 it costs $1,900 and this is not cheap by my standards.

bkyser wrote:
if it is a kit lens, it would be cheaper to replace.... and be a good guy and don't sell a faulty lens on ebay.

If it is an expensive lens, then yes, send it in.
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Jun 21, 2012 06:05:03   #
Not an expert on this, but is the moisture inside the lens one of the way fungus starts?
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Jun 10, 2012 13:31:19   #
Well there you go, couldn't be any good it has the "C" word in it and doesn't start with "N". :lol:

peggyjom wrote:
One of the best I learned from was micheal the maven. It can be found on the web he has home work available too. As well as a blog I bought the cd for my camera he is a canon guy.
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Jun 10, 2012 13:15:11   #
http://kelbytraining.com/online/courses/

nubbins wrote:
gdwsr- Where would I find these Kelby lessons? Is there a website to go to?
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Jun 10, 2012 06:00:16   #
I did buy it and there was some good information on it, however you can get the same from a book or sometimes the internet (internet advice is not always reliable). I am a visual learner rather than read and learn, that is why I purchased this set of DVD's. There are practice (or lab) sessions on the DVD's that make learning easier.

Dtil2012 wrote:
this was on Cambridge page. It is a DVD by Vince Wallace...Learn and Master Photography. let me know if its worth the $149.00
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Jun 6, 2012 13:24:15   #
We are saying the same thing; the only difference between the FX on the DX is the MM. I prefer on my D7000 to have a lens that matches the format and on my D800 a lens that matches that format in MM, giving me an equal spread on both cameras.

Lucian wrote:
ummm no. From what I understand the 70-200mm VR f2.8 is not a DX lens and will work fine on both full frame a DX camera bodies. Albeit with different mm ranges in the lens between full and DX of course.
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