Posts: TonyB | Ugly Hedgehog

how do prevent these arcs appearing

coco1964 wrote:

Your eyes are better than mine because I can't see... (show quote)

The banding is definitely there, looking like wide saucer shapes, lower edge to the centre. The tops of the trees look like chromatic aberration to me, giving a turquoise edging to the tops of the branches

Aug 26, 2012 16:13:24 #

Give me your evaluation of Picassa !

I like Picassa because of the ease of use. It may not be as comprehensive as some other programmes, but the simplicity makes it usable from the first time it is switched on. The organizer is very good, as good as PhotoplusX5 Organizer. The cons are that it does not have a layers or a curves arrangement, but almost everything else it has in a simplified version.
And it is free!

Jul 30, 2012 16:59:45 #

Fujifilm X10 ......advice-- opinion needed.

I also have a Fuji X10, it is a great camera that is very versatile and takes good photos, both in raw and JPG. The lens gives very sharp results even at fully open F2. The only slight problem is battery life, but it gives plenty of warning that the battery is getting low, and spares can be a very low price (about £5.00 GB£). Fully recommended.

Jul 19, 2012 17:30:32 #

Trouble with Picasa 3?

Well described Coco, many beginners dont realise that a 4x6 photo is equivalent to an 8x12 except for the size, It took me ages to get it into my mind, so now I always use 'shrink to fit' just in case. Ive also found that Word is reluctant to print (text) in A5, easy in A4 and letter plus other sizes, but A5 isn't listed.

Jul 15, 2012 12:00:54 #

First Attempt

Thanks folks, yes she has beautiful eyes, she must get them from her great grandmother. With regards to the photo, I was very pleased, but I cropped it to a square one, and unfortunately sent the uncropped version.

Jul 14, 2012 18:14:19 #

First Attempt

Thank you Rodders, Its great to have a willing and photogenic model

Jul 14, 2012 12:48:43 #

First Attempt

This is my first attempt at enhancing a photo using Serif PhotoplusX5. It is my Great Granddaughter Jennifer.

Jul 13, 2012 17:45:34 #

serif photoplus X5 v Photoshop elements 10

Thanks again guys, I have just managed to convert a normal pic of my great granddaughter to a cropped feather edged oval on a white background using Serif and watching the photoshop elements tutorial on YouTube, so it seems that the two are fairly similar, just some of the names are different as is the layout. Oh well, we live and (hopefully) learn. As I cant post it on here I will send it to the Gallery for comment.

Jul 13, 2012 17:17:34 #

Trying out my new camera: Fujifim X-10

Nice pics from a good photographer with a VERY nice camera. I love my X10, it does nearly everything I want, is a neat compact size, has a great lens and a very good sensor. I also like the ability to use a cable release, not often found nowadays.

Jul 13, 2012 10:24:17 #

serif photoplus X5 v Photoshop elements 10

Thanks Jadeast and Shakey, I also found Serif Photoplus X5 quite confusing and complicated. The user manual and resource guide are not too much help, they tell me everything except what I want to find, and I have found that the tutorials on You Tube much better but rather limited.I am a member of our local camera Club where everyone uses either Elements10 or Photoshop CS5, and am wondering whether to go the Elements route or stick with Serif and hope for the best. For VERY basic editing I use Picassa, but miss not having a curves tool.

Jul 12, 2012 18:33:53 #

serif photoplus X5 v Photoshop elements 10

I have been struggling to get to grips with Serif X5 for several months, but was recently given some books describing using Elements 9 &10. Is there a lot of difference between them, and if so which is the better?

Jul 3, 2012 10:39:45 #

The secret of a good portrait

That is what the two small gunports at the side of the helmet are for. A broadside from the law will deter most villains.

Jul 3, 2012 10:36:29 #

wind

Andrea, the cropping and toning down of the vignetting has made a nice photo into a great one, showing the joie de vivre of a little girl on a windy beach. It should look excellent framed and hanging on the wall.

Jul 1, 2012 16:57:28 #

White edges

Thank you, I will bear that in mind, I have been experimenting with curves recently but will stick to RGB in future

Jul 1, 2012 16:39:03 #

The secret of a good portrait

I agree with RMM, the policeman's helmet merges into dark background of the trees. It also shades his face, a fill in flash would help as well as moving to a spot with a lighter background.
Your mothers chin disappears into the background, and a plain background would improve it, as well as an increase in contrast.