Posts for: jkatpc
Feb 2, 2014 12:27:48 #
Thanks for the kind words. I have to improve on catching and focusing on the eye.
Feb 2, 2014 07:40:17 #
The town with one clock knows what time it is. The town with two is never sure.
Feb 1, 2014 10:38:02 #
Feb 1, 2014 10:33:48 #
naturepics43 wrote:
And you did catch them very nicely. I always like a photo that has male & female together. Much more interesting.
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Yes, I do like how the females are always less colorful. Kind of the opposite of humans.
Feb 1, 2014 10:32:19 #
Clif wrote:
They are so colorful, I could never talk myself into shooting one of them. Lovely photo and the reflection of the head worked out nice.
Thank you. I do like to duck hunt, but I've always liked wood ducks and mandarins for their beauty.
Feb 1, 2014 10:19:59 #
sailorsmom wrote:
Fantastic shots, Jim! I have yet to see a wood duck.
Thank you! They are apparently common in Virginia, but I've only seen a few. I'd love to see one in a nest.
Feb 1, 2014 10:18:36 #
speters wrote:
Very, very nice, excellent reflections!!
Thanks! I've been trying to get them in the morning just for the reflections (but honestly, I would have been happy to get a shot of them any time).
Feb 1, 2014 10:02:39 #
I've been trying to catch these guys in the morning out in my backyard. Finally, success! They are extremely skittish and I can't get closer than 60 feet.
Jan 27, 2014 17:13:57 #
Kingmapix wrote:
This is the joy of digital photography. A lot to learn as we move forward. And, yes it does take a lot of time at the computer.
Being retired, this keeps me off the streets.
By the way, it is much easier and more direct to get the lighting you want by arranging the same in the process for the taking of the picture.
Being retired, this keeps me off the streets.
By the way, it is much easier and more direct to get the lighting you want by arranging the same in the process for the taking of the picture.
I am going to try to copy what you did with that photo. I use Aperture, and I think I know how to do it. Next time I can get her to sit still for me, I'll do something different with the lights.
Jan 27, 2014 12:57:02 #
Kingmapix wrote:
I mentioned that in my opinion your picture of the... (show quote)
Thanks very much for your input and the touch up to the photo. I definitely have a lot to learn about post processing, and this pesky day job gets in the way!
Jan 27, 2014 11:45:01 #
Jan 27, 2014 06:17:48 #
BlokeOzz wrote:
Jkatpc One very pretty young lady, well shot thanks for sharing :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Thanks! She's off to college next year and we're empty nesters.
Jan 26, 2014 11:18:13 #
Kingmapix wrote:
Your portrait is good, but in my view it needs a little more "punch".
Try adding a little more light coming in from one side so that her
beautiful face is more illuminated, and her eyes have some highlights.
Try adding a little more light coming in from one side so that her
beautiful face is more illuminated, and her eyes have some highlights.
Yes, I thought about that while reviewing on my computer. Getting her to pose at all is no small undertaking.
Jan 26, 2014 10:40:59 #
Thanks! I was using a D5200 with a 50mm 1.8 prime for the portrait and a Tokina pro 100mm 2.8 macro for the jewelry. I bought a very inexpensive kit (three stands, two white umbrellas, 5700K (I think) bulbs) just to practice with. Oh, and a Meike ring light for the jewelry also.
Jan 26, 2014 10:23:59 #
I'm starting to use some external lighting. Plenty turned out poorly, some OK (the more OK ones are here). Lots of fun experimenting.
