Posts for: AlohaJim
Jul 29, 2018 14:37:08 #
BruceRoscoe wrote:
I always found anniversary images are fun to create.
Good job.
Jul 29, 2018 14:35:43 #
julian.gang wrote:
I am just wondering what people are using to process their photos. For myself I use Lightroom 2 (mostly because I was told to pick something and stick with it) and then Photoshop CS3. Please let me know what you use!...Julian
Studio and office computers:
From raw> then Capture One V11, Photoshop Cs6, then Tiff>JPEG. Adobe RGB from camera to end.
As needed, Portrait Pro 17, Landscape Pro 17, various plug ins.
On Laptops for "quick" informal editing: Lightroom, ON1.
aloha,
jim
Jul 29, 2018 11:26:24 #
GWR100 wrote:
Scotland is a land I have visited many times over the years and on each visit I feel even more that its different form anywhere I have visited, and of my 5 recent visit in the last year these are just three on my favourite views in Scotland.
1- The Quirang, on the northern end of The Isle of Skye.
2- Loch Arroch, from the Mam Ratagan Pass in the Western Highlands.
3- The mighty Glencoe with the Three Sisters standing proudly
1- The Quirang, on the northern end of The Isle of Skye.
2- Loch Arroch, from the Mam Ratagan Pass in the Western Highlands.
3- The mighty Glencoe with the Three Sisters standing proudly
Impressive!!
Jul 29, 2018 11:25:15 #
Jul 29, 2018 11:23:52 #
w00dy4012 wrote:
This robber fly landed on my shin while I was holding macro gear. I couldn't resist
Wow!
That's creepy.
Some "alien" critter at that magnification.
Great capture!!!
aloha,
jim
Jul 29, 2018 11:22:55 #
JWPhotographyMI wrote:
Anyone have a recommendation re choosing a tour?
Thanks.
John Wirth
Thanks.
John Wirth
Forgot to mention Chinatown if you are interested in photo journalism and street pics. Go early in the morning when the shops just open.
aloha,
jim
Jul 29, 2018 11:21:04 #
EdJ0307 wrote:
Hey, I lived in Waipahu for a year and a half when I was in the Air Force stationed at Hickam Field, I mean Hickam Air Force Base. However, that was back in 1965 to 1968. Oahu, like a lot of other places, is not the same as it was back then. No freeways back then for one thing. And fewer high-rise hotels along Waikiki Beach for another.
Yes. . . . it is Not The Same.
I grew up in Waianae Valley on a farm in the 50's. No stop lights. Sleepy farming town. No "grafitti". And, no freeway to town.
Hickam was a nice place, cool mountain air. Waipahu, a quiet sugar cane town with character.
aloha
jim
Jul 29, 2018 00:43:30 #
Tour?
Rent a car and go to the scenic spots.
1. Drive around the island, enjoy the views and the traffic. Stop at the beaches. Keep it shorter, avoid the West side, from Waipahu to Makaha as there's no outlet. Loop from Waikiki Beach > Diamond Head > Hawaii Kai, Hanauma Bay > Makapuu lookout area > Take a hike and shoot from the bunkers above Lanikai, Lanikai Beach, Kailua Beach, Pali Lookout, Koolau Mountains from the back of the Koolau Golf Course, > Temple Valley the Byudo Temple in the mountains > Circle around on the Windward side to Kuuoloa Beach, then to Turtle Bay Resort, then to the North Shore surfing beaches (surf's up in the winter), Town of Haleiwa, Pineapple fields to Wahiawa then to Pearl harbor> Take in the National Cemetary of the Pacific > Ala Moana Beach > and back to Waikiki if that is where you are staying. Sunsets on the East side off Waikiki, Magic Island. Surf's up on the East side off Ala Moana, etc, during the Summer.
And much more.
If you have time, a helicopter ride offers great pics. Especially on the outer islands, Kaui, Maui, etc.
Rent a car and go to the scenic spots.
1. Drive around the island, enjoy the views and the traffic. Stop at the beaches. Keep it shorter, avoid the West side, from Waipahu to Makaha as there's no outlet. Loop from Waikiki Beach > Diamond Head > Hawaii Kai, Hanauma Bay > Makapuu lookout area > Take a hike and shoot from the bunkers above Lanikai, Lanikai Beach, Kailua Beach, Pali Lookout, Koolau Mountains from the back of the Koolau Golf Course, > Temple Valley the Byudo Temple in the mountains > Circle around on the Windward side to Kuuoloa Beach, then to Turtle Bay Resort, then to the North Shore surfing beaches (surf's up in the winter), Town of Haleiwa, Pineapple fields to Wahiawa then to Pearl harbor> Take in the National Cemetary of the Pacific > Ala Moana Beach > and back to Waikiki if that is where you are staying. Sunsets on the East side off Waikiki, Magic Island. Surf's up on the East side off Ala Moana, etc, during the Summer.
And much more.
If you have time, a helicopter ride offers great pics. Especially on the outer islands, Kaui, Maui, etc.
Jul 28, 2018 13:56:34 #
taffthetooth wrote:
Challenging conditions going from dark clouds to bright sunshine, and sea spray which was effecting focus! For them a lot of seaweed close inshore, getting into the kite lines as you can see a little on the last shot!
Great captures.
Yes. I've shot kiteboarders in Hawaii. Tough. The wind is up. Salt spray is brutal.
Good job!
jim
Jul 28, 2018 13:54:16 #
nimbushopper wrote:
With the heat index well over a hundred I can't wander too far!
Beautiful butterfly!
jim
Jul 28, 2018 10:29:30 #
joer wrote:
The A6300 has 3 metering modes and 6 focusing mode... (show quote)
Incredible captures.
Thanks of sharing.
You're so right about camera technology. I've shot Canon 5d's for a very long time. My new Olympus 4/3 system is overwhelming me. Love the camera setup and manual controls But the brain part is "egads"!!!
Also have a A6500. Thanks for the tips. 18 combinations! Oh my. . . .
Great hummers!!
jim
Jul 28, 2018 00:41:16 #
water falls wrote:
Pics from recent vacation.
Breathtaking!!
Thanks for sharing.
Aloha
jim
Jul 28, 2018 00:40:26 #
DJ Mills wrote:
A bus full of ugly people had a head on collision ... (show quote)
Good one.
Thanks for sharing.
aloha
jim
Jul 28, 2018 00:38:53 #
LELON CUDE wrote:
Watermelon is a real treat for deer. When they smell the watermelons' "they come a running".
Notice that one of them is already a ten pointer. As you can see they are still in velvet. It is "possible" that they could get another point or two in the next month or so (+-).
They are beautiful animals. I was able to get within about 10 feet, or so, to get these shots, as they know that we will not harm them in any way.
GOD BLESS.
Notice that one of them is already a ten pointer. As you can see they are still in velvet. It is "possible" that they could get another point or two in the next month or so (+-).
They are beautiful animals. I was able to get within about 10 feet, or so, to get these shots, as they know that we will not harm them in any way.
GOD BLESS.
Beautiful animals and images.
Thanks for sharing,
aloha,
jim
Jul 27, 2018 16:05:19 #
rmalarz wrote:
Very nice, Jim. Good work.
--Bob
--Bob
Thanks, Bob.
Nice compliment coming from someone with your skills.
Your monochrome cloud pics were nice.
100 degrees in Prescott.
Must be "cookin'" down there!!
Aloha
jim