Posts: Shooter41 | Ugly Hedgehog

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But wthout constructive comments this will be the end. Sorry this has been considerable effort and replies using icons and lack of meaningful feedbck are discouraging. Thiis series starts at #66 and my count is up tp 96 now - 30 more t0 go - so we'll see.

Your call.

I like and enjoy your choice of subjects and your images. I would enjoy them even more if you increased the contrast and sharpness using software that is available now. Just a suggestion. Shooter41

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Nov 6, 2023 15:48:57 #

(Photo Contests, Challenges, Periodicals)

Challenge: “Golden Hues” - October 30 - November 4, 2023

wleebrown wrote:

Natalie cheers the Mountaineers to victory.

Dear Joe...Very nice shot of Natalie showing her personality and great smile. Thank you for shareing. Shooter41

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Sep 27, 2023 22:55:40 #

(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))

Chimney Liner

jerryc41 wrote:

Have any of you had stainless steel chimney liners installed? My chimney is about fifty years old, and it seems to be in good shape, but I like the idea of a stainless liner. Any comments?

Fixes leaking gases and heat in attic.

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Sep 3, 2023 14:25:01 #

(Nude Photography, Boudoir Photography, NSFW, Discussions and Pictures)

What do you think could have made this photo better?

Natcw80 wrote:

More clarity and lose the scarf.

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Aug 30, 2023 15:34:41 #

(Photo Analysis)

BEST WAY TO GET RID OF NOISE WHEN SUBJECTS ARE IN SHADOWS

DWU2 wrote:

I find the new noise removal feature in ACR/Lightroom to be quite slow. Topaz is somewhat faster.

Dear DWU2...I like Topaz as well. Shooter41

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Aug 29, 2023 18:37:26 #

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BEST WAY TO GET RID OF NOISE WHEN SUBJECTS ARE IN SHADOWS

SuperflyTNT wrote:

Your noise is almost certainly caused by under exposure. First of all 1/2000 isn’t necessary to capture the speed of soccer. 1/1000 or probably even 1/800 should be sufficient. You say this is a crop? I’m guessing the uncropped version has areas in it that include the bright part of the field, causing the under exposure. Maybe try spot metering or look into what metering modes are available on your camera. I regularly shoot at ISO’s much higher than 320 with no noise problems.

Dear superflyTNT...Thanks for the info. Shooter41

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Aug 29, 2023 00:10:25 #

(Photo Analysis)

BEST WAY TO GET RID OF NOISE WHEN SUBJECTS ARE IN SHADOWS

When shooting outdoor soccer in bright sunlight and the players run into the dark shadows of the fans' bleachers,
what is the best way to rid one's image of unwanted noise before publication? I set up my Sony A7R4 on Auto ISO to handle the shade, 1/2000 second shutter speed to stop action, F2.8 aperature to keep the ISO as low as possible and shot off a monopod to avoid motion blur. In post editing I cropped for composure and used Topaz denoise to remove the noise in the dark areas. I would welcome any of the excellent sports photographers on UHH who would care to share other ways they get rid of noise they don't like? Thank you in advance.Shooter41

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Aug 24, 2023 09:15:37 #

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HOW BEST TO TAKE AND DISPLAY PHOTOGRAPHS THAT TELL A STORY

gvarner wrote:

You did a good job. At first glance, the story can’t start with "It's just another snapshot." Yours doesn’t.

Dear gvarner...You are a very perceptive person. I like the way you think. Shooter41

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Aug 24, 2023 09:13:22 #

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HOW BEST TO TAKE AND DISPLAY PHOTOGRAPHS THAT TELL A STORY

yssirk123 wrote:

Excellent set and narrative!

Dear yssirk123...As an author as well as a photographer, your appreciation of my narrative to my photograph is music to my ears. You are a gentleman and a scholar. Shooter41

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Aug 24, 2023 09:11:11 #

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HOW BEST TO TAKE AND DISPLAY PHOTOGRAPHS THAT TELL A STORY

Irvingite Charles wrote: