Posts for: BrandyVSOP
Nov 10, 2011 14:16:55 #
NDMarks wrote:
Does anyone know of a good and simple free photo editor? I have GIMP and while it seems very powerful, I don't want to spend months learning how to use it. I tried to load Paint.net but it wants me to download a Microsoft service pack 3 and I hate doing that. I just want a basic editor, that maybe has some documentation I can print out.
Thanks
Nick Marks
Thanks
Nick Marks
I really like this one "FastStone" and am using it exclusively now...
http://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDetail.htm
Its Free, donation asked for if you like it, but not required to use it.~
"FastStone Image Viewer is a fast, stable, user-friendly image browser, converter and editor. It has a nice array of features that include image viewing, management, comparison, red-eye removal, emailing, resizing, cropping, retouching and color adjustments. Its innovative but intuitive full-screen mode provides quick access to EXIF information, thumbnail browser and major functionalities via hidden toolbars that pop up when your mouse touches the four edges of the screen. Other features include a high quality magnifier and a musical slideshow with 150+ transitional effects, as well as lossless JPEG transitions, drop shadow effects, image annotation, scanner support, histogram and much more. It supports all major graphic formats (BMP, JPEG, JPEG 2000, animated GIF, PNG, PCX, PSD, EPS, TIFF, WMF, ICO and TGA) and popular digital camera RAW formats (CRW, CR2, NEF, PEF, RAF, MRW, ORF, SRF, ARW, SR2, RW2 and DNG). "
Nov 8, 2011 15:42:03 #
les_stockton wrote:
Big Daddy, if you look anything like your avatar, I think they'd be afraid to piss you off.
Thats for sure what I was thinking! ;-}
Nov 8, 2011 14:38:39 #
Admin wrote:
I noticed something about the Ugly Hedgehog abbreviations used on the forum.
While hedgehog is one word (a least according to wikipedia) and the abbreviation should be UH, plenty of people seem to be using UHH.
I would like to establish one "official" abbreviation for contest titles and whatever else we might have in the future.
So what's the general opinion? UH or UHH?
While hedgehog is one word (a least according to wikipedia) and the abbreviation should be UH, plenty of people seem to be using UHH.
I would like to establish one "official" abbreviation for contest titles and whatever else we might have in the future.
So what's the general opinion? UH or UHH?
I wondered what UH UHH stood for... ;-}
UH is quick, and Hedgehog is one word. Seems wrong to make it UHH to me. But my world will not end either way.
Nov 7, 2011 22:51:16 #
Here are some websites I like for fireworks,
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-fireworks
http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Photograph_Fireworks
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-fireworks
http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Photograph_Fireworks
Nov 7, 2011 22:42:42 #
khansotte wrote:
I 'm going to have a 50 mm and a 18-200mm lens with me which lens would be the best to use???
Which ever puts you at the right distance.
Which gives you better images?
Get there early for the best position. Test both of them.
You can always switch 1/2 way through. Then tell and show us your favorites.
Nov 7, 2011 19:44:44 #
lesdmd wrote:
All of us who have been shooting for some time hav... (show quote)
Great Topic, and will be fun to hear the answers... Since it hasn't been mentioned yet, and for me it is VERY important living in Oregon... (We have something here called "rain"...)
"Plastic Bags."
I have several types & sizes; large leaf/garbage bag, White trash liner bags (can be used as reflector in a pintch), several sizes of Zip Lock Bags. All good for a variety of uses from quick rain protection for gear, to putting things I might find to take back for images at home. They all fit very compactly in my photo vest or bags.
I'm looking forward to others ideas too.
Nov 6, 2011 18:21:18 #
Ugly Jake wrote:
5) If your camera doesn't have a "Fireworks" preset mode (Some do, actually ! ) try this - ISO 100, f/8 , 2 second exposure. Anticipate the shell burst, and trigger as close to the "Pop" as you can - enjoy!
5) If your camera doesn't have a "Fireworks" preset mode (Some do, actually ! ) try this - ISO 100, f/8 , 2 second exposure. Anticipate the shell burst, and trigger as close to the "Pop" as you can - enjoy!
Great images and suggestions Jake.
I might add if you have IS/VR on your lens to turn it off if mounted on the tripod.
Also try varying the exposure times. Using a cable trigger if you have on makes this very easy, Just count 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, ETC
Also try varying the F stop to 11 even.
I sat our riverbank with two cameras mounted on tripods, with cable releases going through the entire show. I used a wide 10-22mm on one, and a 28-70mm on the other.
For some psychedelic pictures if you are using a zoom, try zooming it as the picture is being taken...
...also add some deliberate "Shake" to the image by moving the tripod a little... Lots of fun can be had with fireworks, I just wish we had more here! Show only lasts for about 20 minutes and its done!
We had about 25 from my camera group and it was so amazing how though we were all in effectively the same place, how different our images were!
Check your results to see everything is where you want it and adjust accordingly. You won't know for sure what you will have till you get home. A lot of fun!
Nov 6, 2011 17:41:26 #
Indi wrote:
I just bought an iPhone 4S. It has something called SIRI. Press the button and it asks how it can help. Ask something in plain English and it almost always responds and complies correctly.
I can see this applied to camera technology. Tell the camera, switch to HDR, use flash, etc."
I just bought an iPhone 4S. It has something called SIRI. Press the button and it asks how it can help. Ask something in plain English and it almost always responds and complies correctly.
I can see this applied to camera technology. Tell the camera, switch to HDR, use flash, etc."
I'm waiting for Jay Leno to get one of those phones, bring it out and ask it various questions, ie
What is the meaning of life?
Which came first, the Chicken or the egg?
Which is better, Canon or Nikon?
Nov 6, 2011 17:36:41 #
tresa wrote:
I have canon rebel eos 500. What setting would I put it on to get the old brownish photoes?
Not sure on a "Rebel" but on my Canon 40D
Press
Picture Style Button
Turn Dial to Monochrome
Info Button
Set Button
Turn Dial to Toning Effect
Set Button
Dial to S:Sepia
Set Button
Menu to get back to Dark Screen
PS
While in the menu system there, you can also play with the Contrast and Sharpness, as well to change the effect of the sepia.
A Rebel may be different so you may have to read your manual for "Sepia" Images. on how to set your camera up to do this.
Good Luck.
On the 40D you have 3 choices to have a preset of styles effects etc. I have Sepia setup on one of mine to go to quickly.
Nov 6, 2011 16:05:49 #
Badger wrote:
Just spent a 1/2 day with a group of folks with cameras. Cameras that ranged from old Leicas to a Nikon 7000. People who you would think would know better. People that pronounce the word "picture" as PITCHER (someone who tosses something or a container for liquid) instead of (phonetically) PICT-CHUR. It is a very subtle thing but it sets my teeth on edge. Guess I am WAY too nit-picky but it is like someone pronounces your child's name wrong. I KNOW I'm gonna get flamed for this one.
I sincerely hope this is the biggest problem you face each day... I would hate to see what would happen if a real challenge came your way.
Nov 5, 2011 04:53:43 #
SQUIRL033 wrote:
for prop aircraft, you want your shutter speed between 1/200 and 1/320. 1/500 or above will freeze the props, and it won't look natural. for jets, you'll probably want a faster shutter just to catch 'em, though if they're any distance away and you can pan with them effectively, you don't need to use as fast a shutter.
Outstanding Images Rocky! Take a bow!
Nov 4, 2011 22:44:52 #
pdwoodswood wrote:
Slightly off topic; What is your favorite Brandy and damn the cost up to about $100.00?
Between the 400mm and the 100-400mm?
the 400mm WOWS me every time. ( They look like somebody elses pictures~ ;-} )
Nov 4, 2011 22:36:43 #
imagemeister wrote:
I have already married my 70-200 F4 L ! - Cheapest L lens there is W/O IS. Sharpest lens I have EVER used - even with a Tamron 1.4X which stays on 95 % of the time. This set-up stays on a monopod 95% of the time and is compact and lite weight.
I just got that lens a few months ago, I am loving it too!
I bought it from a camera buddy in one of my groups for $450.00.
I am posting this image in your thread just to show a recent image I got from it!
Nov 4, 2011 17:45:22 #
Vi wrote:
I just upgraded to a Canon EOS digital 60D from a ... (show quote)
Looks to me like you need some reach, so I would say the 400mm L 5.6, or the 100-400mm L 4.5-5.6. I have both. The 400 I got on Ebay, the 100-400 I bought from a member of my photo group...
Nov 4, 2011 17:36:55 #
swabubin wrote:
I have a 50mm lens and a 18-135 mm lens. I'm headed in the Boudoir direction. I wanted to know if there is a nicer/better/more creative lens out there I could use. Also is there a website anyone knows about that has lenses and explains each one? Please pass along the link if you know of one.
Thanks
Thanks
Makes a difference if you are shooting a crop or full frame.
My next lens for this type of shooting will hopefully be the 85mm 1.2.