Posts for: dhelix33
Mar 19, 2024 14:44:29 #
A young man and woman that were married last weekend are like a son and daughter to my wife and I us, and did not want us [My wife and I are Davenport Projex Photography] to be working that day - I did bring my Hasselblad X2D and shoot some images on the fly. While it's obvious in three of the images I just posted of Carmen and Sampson and their Wedding Party were not posing for my shoot - the quality of my favorite camera is evident.
Image Specs. [All with Hasselblad X2D and Hasselblad 45p F4]
1. 1/45th, F4.8, ISO 64
2. 1/45th, F4.8, ISO 64
2. and 3. 1/30th, F4.0, ISO 64
Image Specs. [All with Hasselblad X2D and Hasselblad 45p F4]
1. 1/45th, F4.8, ISO 64
2. 1/45th, F4.8, ISO 64
2. and 3. 1/30th, F4.0, ISO 64
Feb 20, 2024 07:00:17 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Great series, Greg.
Feb 20, 2024 06:59:16 #
RodeoMan wrote:
These are some wonderful images. They are also important historical records, or will be.
Feb 19, 2024 20:56:33 #
srg wrote:
Beyond processing, your ability to capture the goodness of spirit is amazing.
Feb 19, 2024 19:50:04 #
FrankN wrote:
I have used Topaz DeNoise AI for several years, and rely on it in my workflow, especially for choral choir concerts in poorly lit concert halls/churches.
When Adobe added AI Denoise to LRC I tried it, found it's results similar to Topaz, but the amount of time required to process images in LRC were greater than 5 minutes/image.
Topaz processing times are about a minute/image, so I have gone back to Topaz at least until I upgrade to a higher-powered GPU/CPU processor.
When Adobe added AI Denoise to LRC I tried it, found it's results similar to Topaz, but the amount of time required to process images in LRC were greater than 5 minutes/image.
Topaz processing times are about a minute/image, so I have gone back to Topaz at least until I upgrade to a higher-powered GPU/CPU processor.
I am aware of Topaz, have the plug-in app on my devices - choose never to use it. Found the incorporation of AI enhancement using Lightroom Classic in the CC was more effective for my workflow. However, I too experienced the immediate need for an upgrade after post-processing my first series of over 150 event images [at over 200MB an image] on my existing iMac and MacBook Pro. So, I purchased a 2023 [Space Black] 16-inch MacBook Pro [with a M3 Max chip, 16‑core CPU, 40‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine, 48GB unified memory and 1TB SSD. And I added a Macintosh Studio Display, for consistent color calibration in both screens as I process images.
This new MacBook Pro M3 Max setup is screaming fast [what took 7-9 minutes per image AI processing with my older MacBook Pro and the 24-inch iMac - now takes 30 seconds - see last image].
Feb 18, 2024 14:07:28 #
I have used Lightroom for many years, it is software that is an integral part of my toolkit. LRC in the Creative Cloud provides me the tools to enhance images [critical because at times I have no idea of the lighting on a location].
The Davenport Projex is a provider of official photography services for events at St. Joseph A.M.E. Church in Durham, North Carolina. My wife and I are most appreciative of the national perspective coming from St. Joseph. The Pastor [and my fraternity brother] Bro. Dr. Jonathan Augustine, is also the National Chaplin for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
Last week during Black History Month [their HBCU Sunday] - brought the 28th National President and CEO of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Elsie Cooke-Holmes, to St. Joseph and Durham.
Equipment:
Hasselblad X2D / Hasselblad 45mm F4
Sony a9 / Sony-Zeiss 16-35mm F4
Sony a7III / Sony 70-200mm F2.8
Any other event photographers using the AI Denoise tool in Lightroom?
The Davenport Projex is a provider of official photography services for events at St. Joseph A.M.E. Church in Durham, North Carolina. My wife and I are most appreciative of the national perspective coming from St. Joseph. The Pastor [and my fraternity brother] Bro. Dr. Jonathan Augustine, is also the National Chaplin for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
Last week during Black History Month [their HBCU Sunday] - brought the 28th National President and CEO of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Elsie Cooke-Holmes, to St. Joseph and Durham.
Equipment:
Hasselblad X2D / Hasselblad 45mm F4
Sony a9 / Sony-Zeiss 16-35mm F4
Sony a7III / Sony 70-200mm F2.8
Any other event photographers using the AI Denoise tool in Lightroom?
Jan 31, 2024 11:48:05 #
roxiemarty wrote:
Dont you just love the Tamron 28-75? It is a great lens. Good family shots!
An exceptional carry around lens. Lighter than the Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 ART we also own [both are exceptional pieces glass].
Jan 29, 2024 20:02:00 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
It appears to me that the problem was unfortunate ... (show quote)
Indeed. Have revisited the original image posted to this thread from my system [not a copy from another system sent online]. Looks good on my 16, 24 and 27 inch Macintosh displays. Just like for some musicians it all about the bass - in digital imaging its all about the color calibration.
Jan 29, 2024 19:34:51 #
EJMcD wrote:
Rules or no rules, a mature thinking adult should always ask permission before altering anyone else's photo. Just common courtesy.
Jan 29, 2024 19:16:58 #
Jan 29, 2024 19:08:36 #
Bill_de wrote:
You just did!
You don't need to announce when a conversation is over, just quietly move on.
Many people feel they need the last word ... you don't.
Nobody should be editing your photos without permission. If it is a problem, message "Admin"
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You don't need to announce when a conversation is over, just quietly move on.
Many people feel they need the last word ... you don't.
Nobody should be editing your photos without permission. If it is a problem, message "Admin"
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I reached out to the Admin.
Jan 29, 2024 19:06:52 #
Bill_de wrote:
You just did!
You don't need to announce when a conversation is over, just quietly move on.
Many people feel they need the last word ... you don't.
Nobody should be editing your photos without permission. If it is a problem, message "Admin"
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You don't need to announce when a conversation is over, just quietly move on.
Many people feel they need the last word ... you don't.
Nobody should be editing your photos without permission. If it is a problem, message "Admin"
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Jan 29, 2024 17:27:52 #
When I publish a post here, I know there will be comments. In the past, some comments might point to suggestions or examples to improve my craft, others can express gratitude for my post, while some actually provide constructive feedback to point out disagreements. While it would be nice to engage in a conversation with anything off the street, I find it a waste of time getting in a back and forth with people who are rude amateur photographers - and obviously just don't get it. In addition, they do not know who I am.
Jan 29, 2024 17:14:17 #
How do I block this person from sharing their condescending spittle in my posts?
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Jan 29, 2024 17:02:20 #
User ID wrote:
Good that you find stuff almost funny. This is aft... (show quote)
I will not respond to your child-like responses. Get a life. This 'conversation' is over.