Posts: AlohaJim | Ugly Hedgehog

UTMike wrote:

Your usual good work, Jim!

Thanks,
I'm struggling trying out this new camera. High tech and I'm low tech. . . . .
Got more of those cool HOA pics?
aloha
jim

Jul 27, 2018 13:14:19 #

fourg1b2006 wrote:

These are nice pleasant shots to look at.

Thanks,
Appreciate the encouragement.
The Olympus OM M1 Mark II has different learning curve than the Full Frame Canon's that I'm used to.
Lot's to learn.
aloha
jim

Jul 26, 2018 22:19:40 #

Egret Wading

gemlenz wrote:

I was able to get pretty close to this one. Used a canon 70-200 f/2.8 @ f/5

Very nice.
aloha
jim

Jul 26, 2018 21:14:37 #

Inspired

appreciate the journey wrote:

A few days back I had posted a handful of pictures... (show quote)

Nice gate shot.
Good details. Thanks for sharing.
aloha
jim

Jul 26, 2018 21:11:12 #

Screech owl

haze63 wrote:

More photos from Magee Marsh.

Very nice captures.
Looks like he found a comfortable spot.
aloha
jim

Jul 26, 2018 21:09:59 #

Washing up...

vonzip wrote:

after chowing down on my flowers. Time for another application of invisible fence, a harmless smell bad spray.

Pretty flowers and colors.
Cute "thumper".
Looks like a lil' guy.
aloha
jim

Jul 26, 2018 21:08:53 #

gregoryd45 wrote:

Very nice Aloha Jim

Thanks.
Appreciate the note.
aloha,
jim

Jul 26, 2018 17:51:00 #

Purple Dahlias.

blacks2 wrote:

Just few samples of Dahlias, there is no other flower that comes in so many different colors, sizes or shapes.

Beautiful!!

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Jul 26, 2018 17:49:59 #

Lightroom Question

fotoman150 wrote:

I shoot weddings with more that one photographer. Is there a way to tag photos with initials while importing so I can tell which photographer shot them?

Won't your camera data exif that includes your name, be on the image?
j

Jul 26, 2018 11:46:34 #

angler wrote:

Excellent set.

Thanks whole bunches.
First experience with "tiny things". They move "a lot!!!!"
aloha,
jim

Jul 26, 2018 11:45:45 #

kpmac wrote:

Nice set, Jim. Getting out of your "norm" can be rewarding.

Appreciate the encouragement.
aloha,
jim

Jul 26, 2018 11:44:52 #

Huntington Beach California larger waves

BrentHarder wrote:

These photos were taken on Wednesday July 25th. The contest will start on Saturday July 28th and go for about a week. It's the WSL (World Surf League) with about 300 top notch surfers including the pros. It's all free and there will be a skateboarding exhibition and BMX bike demonstration in the arena which is being constructed.
These are best viewed in download mode.

Stunning!!!
4rth one is awesome.
aloha,
jim

Jul 26, 2018 10:39:07 #

Katydid wrote:

A really wonderful bunch of photos, Jim! Really fun to look at.

Thanks.
This was so out of my "normal" genre.
Had no idea that some Dragonflies had 4 wings.
Felt awkward but had a great time.
jim

Jul 26, 2018 00:11:26 #

Took an Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II with 40-150 f2.8 zoom and TC. for a test drive.
This is my first experience with the micro 4/3 format. Normally "full frame".

These are a few that I finished in Post. I haven't done this type of recreational shooting in a long time. Normally don't shoot birds and bugs. Went with a very experienced "bird" and "bug" shooter. . . My first time shooting Dragonflies. It was fun.

I neglected to put the camera on "continuous focus" for subject movement so most of the shots are a bit soft from motion blur. Shucks.

Images are Adobe RGB so best viewed with <Download>.

All are shot in Raw. Then >Capture One > Cs6.

Enjoy

Aloha
jim

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Jul 25, 2018 10:00:36 #

Fire and Steel : Photo set for all to enjoy.

Suzanne Caris wrote:

I really like your photographic style. All of your posts are great. (Welder, musician and electrician are my personal favs)
I struggle with HDR, does your camera shoot HDR or do you do post processing for the effect? I've tried it a few times and only pulled it off once. If it's not top secret trade information I would really like to get some advice from you. :)
Thanks

No HDR. Very subtle tiny tweaks through the workflow. Nothing heavy handed.

Shoot Adobe RGB RAW (all of our cameras are "zeroed out" to neutral. No in camera processing. > Capture One (general tweaks to overall tone and shading, no heavy handed exposure tweaks, levels and curves) > Photoshop CS6 (Hue/saturation, gamma, offset as needed, color tweaks) again, very subtle changes, then cleanup distracting elements, dust, garbage, etc.) > JPEG.

Also, each step of the way, I try to bring out the "depth" of the image by adjusting tonality, light and dark variations, black, white, neutrals, hues. Sort of like adjusting balance and reverb in music for each instrument when mixing recording music. For an image, it's foreground, mid, background, and everywhere in between. To me, this adds emotional content.

The idea here is that all changes are meant to bring out what was the original theme and tiny changes and corrections add up and destroy an image, add noise, etc. Sort of like shooting in JPEG and processing heavily in Lightroom which erodes an image. I want to be able to zoom in to 400% and see as much pure clarity as the camera and lens and shoot situation can render.
The standards came from my wife and I shooting high level micro-stock for many years. The standards have changed but we've stuck with the best of them and it was worth it. Shutterstock used to be absolutely brutal, still is in some ways. Part of our work is on our websites and you can see that in the images there.

However, I'd like to pick up on the awesome creativity and standards of the high level shooters here at HedgeHog. It's impressive. So much to learn. I'm excited to discover this forum.

Hope this helps.
PM me if you want more detailed image tweaks in the workflow.
aloha
jim