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Jan 1, 2014 11:44:55   #
SteveR wrote:
I think you'll find having two cameras handy. I'd put your 18-55 on one and your 75-300 on another. You might never have to switch lenses that way on your trip.


Had been using the Tamron most but started using the 18-55 more and like the results and I like you suggestion for the 2 camers.
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Jan 1, 2014 10:55:44   #
SteveR wrote:
What kind of lenses are you taking?

canon 60d
rebel 300d
tamron 18-270
canon 75-300
canon 18-55
canon 50
extension tubes 12,20, and 36 mm
I hope to come up with a good L series lens before we go, still have to look into what.
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Jan 1, 2014 08:09:43   #
Wife and I just started planing a early May trip to Gatlinburg. Anyone know how to save a few dollars while there? Also need some suggestions as to where the good pictures are.

We will go thru Nashville to get there. It is normally a 10 hour drive from home but we can take 2 days or more to get there, any ideas?
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Dec 30, 2013 08:18:32   #
thanks, love the cars, just not enough fords
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Dec 29, 2013 08:02:42   #
capsar050 wrote:
Am I the only one who sees something special in old crumbling structures? To me there is something captivating in every one I see. I will share a couple of my finds with you and invite you to post any you have.


you are not alone, I have a bunch of pictures, these are a few of my most current.

1228


1245


1243

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Dec 29, 2013 07:40:12   #
someone needs to get their hands on this car and save it. looks lik there is a bunch left to work with.
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Dec 28, 2013 07:23:01   #
dpullum wrote:
Dan go back to sleep and Santa will come.. leave (white) milk and cookies. But with that auto trip camera, use a 5000 - 5400 K* temperature light to get white. (Walmart Daylight CFL are 5000K ) You used a candle and that gives the yellow effect.. incandescent carbon particles and some sodium will do that. The "white" reflects the yellow shined on it. Nothin' wrong with candle light it is beautiful as taken .... artistic is to change the yellow to white. True reproduction is to accept reality and learn to love the beautiful yellow lighting.

If you insist, use the eyedropper to pickup white/yellow and then use color change (exchange) tool from the tools on left of your edit screen. On PSP-X6 I set the tolerance at 38% opacity at 94%. Presto-changeO it works; Santa has white hair and beard just like me.

IMO and several others, the yellow is very attractive, not artistic rather suggests "Santa By Candle-Light" ... humm Santa may be Chinese considering most of the gifts is made in China.

I also used Topaz Detail to bring out micro and medium contrast, then used Topaz Clarity to adjust the exposure, contrast, color luminosity saturation and tint, but only slightly.

I used the flood tool to fill the lights with blue sampled from the blue in the photos, since they were burned out (no pun intended). As was suggested by others, cropping some on left and right to remove the candel.

If you wish I can post the results, otherwise I assume that it not to your liking. With out your permission I can not do it as rules state.

Dan, you say you are not creative??? Well, sorry you have taken a very artistic creative Santa and you should be proud of it, very well done, we all agree except for you.... how modest! You really did well accept it.
Dan go back to sleep and Santa will come.. leave (... (show quote)


feel free to change anything, time permitting I would just like to know how you do what you do. As far as color goes my knowledge is limited to blue and yellow makes green(I think). My mode of operation is that if it dosen't work get a bigger hammer. Ever now and then even a blind hog comes up with an acorn. Living in central Illinois this is a good time of year to sit in front of the computer and learn something. This is my first time playing with candles and I just had no idea what to expect knowing so little about color and light.
I thank you for your kind comments and suggestions. My brother is coming in this afternoon from the east coast, so I, going to lose a few days but will be back trying ASAP.
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Dec 27, 2013 18:10:03   #
canon 60d, canon 18 -55 zoom pictures taken today

1241 at 2:55:51 18 mm
1242 at 2:56:29 25 mm

standing in the same place for both pictures
pictures are as taken no PP

1241


1242

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Dec 26, 2013 11:50:01   #
Chuck, you are the 4th of 4 that has told me that I'm heading in the wrong direction. I without a creative bone in my body will wise up and listen to what you people are telling me. I just did a little review of the postings of all 4 of you and have respect for the creativity and knowledge of all of you.

Some of my work is acceptable but none artistic, but with the help of members of the hog it will move in the right direction. Thank you all.
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Dec 26, 2013 09:12:54   #
Everyone likes the colors except me and I'm trying to get rid of them. In the first shot I didn't worry about focus and composition I was looking for a white Santa. The attached is more like what I wanted, but I don't know how I got there. All I did was zoom in, unplug the tree, and focus better. This still not the composition I'm looking for but as you can see the sun came up and messed up my back ground, I'll try again tonight.

Thank you for the comments and sugestion, I think I will be playing with this one for a few days.

1206

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Dec 26, 2013 07:36:25   #
Canon 60D, custom wb(I think), .6 seconds,F4, ISO 1600

Hat, beard, and suit are snow white, tree lights are LED blue

set custom wb with white paper, I think I did it right, should I be able to get pure white on the hat, suit, and beard or is it going to pick up the glow from the candle?

This is my first try at candle light, been at it since 4AM and not making mush headway. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

candle light

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Dec 24, 2013 12:23:23   #
I enjoyed the story, but don't think I would give them an A+
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Dec 24, 2013 05:59:48   #
Since I first posted this, both my father-in-law and life long friend have been admitted to the ER. After all day yesterday in the hospital I returned home to read the comments of all the well wishers and have to believe you all played a part in their recovery. The friend will be home this afternoon, my father-in-law has a long way to go but he made a big step yesterday. Thank you UHH members.
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Dec 22, 2013 10:00:41   #
STVest wrote:
I can't help myself. I must vent somewhere!

Obamacare! Failed efforts over the last 2 1/2 months to obtain mandated insurance; 5 hrs yesterday; now on 11th hour today, the last 3 hrs. on phone with help(?)line. Errors, errors, errors. Not input, just glitches, glitches, and more glitches. While waiting for assistant to re-input data, I wrote this little ditty:

I do not like Obamacare!
I wish it did not exist.
It is a terrible nightmare.
I feel I've been screwed and not kissed.


EDIT: 9 minutes til website shuts down for "scheduled maintenance". I can try again after 5:00am. Or call the helpline again tomorrow.
I can't help myself. I must vent somewhere! br b... (show quote)



Love your poem!
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Dec 22, 2013 09:57:49   #
It is "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" and this is to all members here and their families and friends.

Let us not run Christ out of this country, we need his help.
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