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Jan 4, 2014 09:50:35   #
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GIMP
I'm getting the impression from a number of different sources that GIMP is a great tool, but has a high learning curve. The fact that the online Users Manual goes on and on and on tells a lot!!

I'm not into graphic design so maybe GIMP is not the way to go yet. I see some good things about Lightroom, and since I'm a Mac user, Aperture. As a Lightroom user, what are your thoughts?

Thanks!!
PoppaT

Psergel wrote:
The fact that something like GIMP is available for free is almost unbelievable but my two cent is that you will find yourself spending more time learning gimp than you will learning photography.

I have used gimp to accomplish some pretty complicated photo editing work however I always used a tutorial to step me through what I was doing. I never really learned it. It is very powerful and very complex. It is like Photoshop without the polish. It is not photography specific. By that I mean that it wasn't designed specifically for photo editing. Many of the "beginning gimp" tutorials start with things like making logos and other graphics exercises.

I finally gave in and bought lightroom, learned how to use it in a couple of days and the only times I've used gimp since then have been if I wanted to do something involving multiple layers.
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Jan 4, 2014 09:44:09   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
GIMP
I forgot all about Picasa. I used it years ago before Google absorbed it and liked it when I did use it. I'll have to check it out again.

Thanks for the memory refresh!!

PoppaT
artistwally wrote:
The best free program for you would be Google's Picasa. I have used it for years and it covers all the basic stuff an amateur would need. It is "non-destructive", whatever you do in Picasa all your images will still be safe in you "My Pictures" folder.
Try it free from the Google site, not from a 3rd party. Read and follow the instructions as you load it and it will not cause you any problems.
If you do not like it just uninstall it and all your images will still be where they started off.
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Jan 3, 2014 15:38:35   #
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GIMP
Found it and bookmarked it. I'll go through it later on this weekend. Thanks for the input!!
tramsey wrote:
There/s a great tutorial on this forum, created by Sharky. It is found in 'SEARCH' at the top of this page in blue print. Type in something like 'easy gimp tutorial' and look for Sharky
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Jan 3, 2014 15:37:42   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
GIMP
I checked out Faststone but it's a PC program. I failed to mention in my original post that I'm a Mac user.
daf40 wrote:
Gimp is a great program, but it is very complex, with most of the features offered by Photoshop Elements-- along with a very large learning curve. If you're new to photo editing, you might try a more basic program, such as Faststone (also free). This program has substantial capabilities that will give you a "taste" of photo editing, but with a very fast learning curve.
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Jan 3, 2014 15:36:28   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
GIMP
Thanks for the info!!
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Jan 3, 2014 14:08:35   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
GIMP
Is anyone using, or has used, GIMP as a photo editing program? It appears that it is an alternative to PS Elements and Lightroom. My idea is, would this be a good program to learn photo editing (since it's free) before laying down the bucks for either of the two above.

Please understand that I'm not a professional or a hobbyist. I like taking pictures and after spending the past month or so looking at all the great shots posted here, I'm wondering if I can bring my photos up a notch or two.

My "go to" camera right now is the SX260 and I'm slowly learning the power of my EOS-M.

Any insight/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks.

PoppaT
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Jan 3, 2014 09:02:59   #
(Photo Gallery)
Snow storm
These are all very good shots. Thanks for sharing on a cold day.
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Jan 2, 2014 16:13:10   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
The Future of the DSLR, an opinion
I can relate. I like to use my SX260 when we're at Disneyworld since it's compact and can fit in some of my back pockets. It takes decent pictures and it gives me some flexibility. On the other hand, when we ran our first marathon last year (at Disneyworld BTW) I carried my ELPH110 on an over-the -shoulder strap. Not a lot of flexibility in taking pictures, but we were after capturing the moment. (Actually it was more like HOURS of the moment.) Took a lot of bad pictures, but got far more that captured this milestone for us. And I got real good at pressing the shutter without completely stopping! I.S. is a wonderful thing.

Throughout all the responses I've read, it seems that everyone is saying the same thing: what do you use a camera for. Seems like the major companies have both ends of the spectrum covered, and some in between too.

PoppaT

copprtop99 wrote:
This is interesting. I am fighting this internal battle. I have a Nikon D7100 after having a Pentax K-x. My wife has a Nikon Coolpix P510... she gets far more 'interesting' pictures than I. I can't respond to 'the moment' as she can.

This begs the questions, what are we shooting and why... I would not give up my D7100 for fine art nudes or landscapes, but the things the ordinary person is interested in is better served by a camera that is always ready and easy to set for the moment. I find that to serve two masters one must have the equipment best suited for the job. There is room for both.

At weddings, I take the posed shots and she takes the moment that occurs at the bridal shower. I feel she has the far more compelling shot.

If it's 'art', then the DSLR wins for many reasons... if it's for 'life' I believe the ability to quickly get the shot is the winner.
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Dec 31, 2013 18:27:43   #
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The Unchosen
Ever wonder how hard it is for those trees who don't get chosen? How bleak everything must get for them.

Have a wonderful Happy New Year everyone!!

PoppaT
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Dec 29, 2013 11:27:33   #
(Photo Gallery)
Sunrise on the beach
Thanks! The last one is my favorite too. Just wished to sun had peeked through a little more.
Mrodri1014 wrote:
All very pretty but love the last one the best.
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Dec 29, 2013 11:26:34   #
(Photo Gallery)
Sunrise on the beach
Thanks, glad you liked them!

You could tell from the way the waves were breaking that it was breezy. We didn't realize how breezy it actually was until we turned around to run back to the car!!
Linda From Maine wrote:
Looks a bit breezy :) Love the sky in #3.
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Dec 29, 2013 10:43:47   #
(Photo Gallery)
Sunrise on the beach
After viewing many wonderful photos of winter this past week, I decided to take my camera on our early morning run at Hollywood Beach in Florida. We've been running there for a while and find the early morning serenity along the ocean to be very relaxing.

So for those of you who have been taking all those great shots of snowscapes across the country, here's where the Sun comes up each day!

Hope you enjoy them!

PoppaT






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Dec 27, 2013 09:53:35   #
(Photo Gallery)
Christmas Eve down under.
Beautiful pics, I've got to get out of the house more!!!
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Dec 26, 2013 14:01:27   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
EOS M telephoto lens
Thanks for the reply and the input. You've given me a lot to consider (like why I really need a telephoto lens) and to look into. As I learn more and more about the camera, I guess I'll be better able to define what my real needs are.

Have a Happy New Year!!

PoppaT
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Dec 24, 2013 15:53:36   #
(Photo Gallery)
A few around the railroad tracks.
Great shots! Love the BW of the rails. :thumbup:
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