Posts for: professorwheeze
Feb 3, 2012 11:21:27 #
gessman wrote:
These are high country landscapes taken on Mt. Evans, just west of Denver. The trees are Bristlecone Pines and are said to be among the oldest living trees in existence. The trunks typically grow in a spiral as you'll see from one that's lying on the ground. I'll get us started off and please join me with your land scapes. I know there's some great ones out there.
Gess, your landscape photographs are stunning. I'm curious, if you needed to acclimatize yourself gradually to prevent Altitude Sickness?
Here are a few from Downeast Maine at or slightly above sea level!
View from Beech Hill of a beach
Near home
Somesville, Maine with Cadillac Mountain in the background
Feb 3, 2012 10:52:06 #
I too almost hit the SEND button! I looked at all the topics covered on the 2 DVD's in 2 hours. I couldn't imagine really learning "Layers" in 10-15 minutes. Too good to be true. Not for my wallet/PayPal!
Instead, I use the Adobe Videos for free. They are also specific to the software: Elements, Photoshop, CS-, Lightroom (my preference).
Lastly, check out Amazon.com for books re: photoshop. I purchase only USED books for less than 5% of the new cost plus p/h. That way I can read and do at same time on my laptop.
Instead, I use the Adobe Videos for free. They are also specific to the software: Elements, Photoshop, CS-, Lightroom (my preference).
Lastly, check out Amazon.com for books re: photoshop. I purchase only USED books for less than 5% of the new cost plus p/h. That way I can read and do at same time on my laptop.
Jan 17, 2012 11:09:44 #
I also had the same question. Guess I will have a lot of slaves. @ GoofyNewfie...thank you for your link. It was most helpful. You are correct...this site is addictive!
Jan 17, 2012 10:45:29 #
@Desert Rat: Welcome! You have quite a resume of SUCCESSES. Looking forward to viewing your photographs and reading your comments.
Jan 17, 2012 10:42:15 #
Jan 16, 2012 18:30:46 #
No ego problem here. I've been a shooter for at least 55 years out of my 65. Plenty of darkroom experience. Several hundred photos published. I'm just an amateur, perhaps slightly advanced, but still just an amateur. Some of the best photographs I have ever viewed from others were taken with disposable P/S. Why? The shooter had the "EYE". For me, it's the "EYE" that separates an amateur from a pro. So...I think we have a lot of "PRO's" here. It's never about the equipment...it's always in the "eye".
Jan 16, 2012 18:18:14 #
Excuse my ignorance of your Canon camera! I assume (oops) that it is digital. If it is digital, then you would probably have editing capabilities post shooting. Is it possible, then to "batch" process your files and easily correct the white-balance. If you don't have any software then you could make an argument to one's spouse like a handy-man would (I need such and such tool(s) to build...).
One other point is that f11 there is a marked reduction of ambient light reaching your pixels.
Trying it out ahead of time, like you are planning to do, is a terrific approach.
One other point is that f11 there is a marked reduction of ambient light reaching your pixels.
Trying it out ahead of time, like you are planning to do, is a terrific approach.
Jan 11, 2012 19:04:32 #
Being in Maine, I have had some experience shooting in the cold. A few recommendations which I follow to the letter include: 1. have reliable commo equipment 2. dress appropriately 3. carry those small chemical hand/foot warmers 4. have a space blanket or 2 (they're no bigger than a wallet 5.extra batteries (CAMERA, FLASH AND PHONE) stored near your torso with the warmers activated 6.waterproof matches
By the way, wear polypropylene-type clothing next to your skin to wick the moisture away. Glove/mitten combos are great for shooting while only your finger tip touches the shutter release.
Using the above, I've been able to sell some pretty nasty shots of Sea Smoke surrounding lobstah boats at sunrise in February (WC greater than -35F). Best of luck. P.S. I go alone but the world is near by! If you are trudging anywhere in the Canyon it would be adviseable to have a buddy or 2 along to share the freezing fun!
By the way, wear polypropylene-type clothing next to your skin to wick the moisture away. Glove/mitten combos are great for shooting while only your finger tip touches the shutter release.
Using the above, I've been able to sell some pretty nasty shots of Sea Smoke surrounding lobstah boats at sunrise in February (WC greater than -35F). Best of luck. P.S. I go alone but the world is near by! If you are trudging anywhere in the Canyon it would be adviseable to have a buddy or 2 along to share the freezing fun!