Graham Thirkill wrote:
Pulseight
It is very interesting it was photographed in 1918.
Thanks Graham. I had read the date, but was enthusing over the actual photograph, and allowed the 18,000 soldiers to cloud my mind. It is amazing the the image is still in existence, and in such an original state of repair.
Thanks again for sharing.
This is a truly amazing photograph. It is hard to imagine the same thing being attempted today. The use of the various uniforms to bring out the contours of the garment, and the spacing of the chairs to create arms, hands and even fingers - incredible work. I'm only assuming the body of the design are seated because the 50-odd men forming the base are more prominent than the rest.
Does anyone have a clue as to when it was taken? The jodhpurs and lemon-squeezers suggest WW1, but when I joined the NZ Army in 1965, we were still using WW2 battle-dress in training, and the US didn't come into WW2 until 1941, so they wouldn't have had new uniforms before 1942.
GordonB. wrote:
Nothing is more aggravating than having the same questions asked ad nauseam. Having said that, I'm about to become guilty so I ask for your forgiveness.
There has been article after article on the subject of
'flash fill'. When I shot with a film camera my camera offered flash fill and it was no big deal at all. I used it often to take photos of friends in front of sunsets and
during the day on bright beaches so as not to have shadows on the faces of the subjects.
When choosing the camera I'm presently using, a bridge camera, I made sure that feature was offered.
For some reason I cannot get the quality photo that I used to get without even thinking about it.
Would one of you experts who constantly share such great info please be so kind as to try to tell me the secret of this seemingly easy subject. I would like to think that I'm not completely stupid but this has me wondering. At least I'm not one of those people who list a half page of what cameras and lens (all high grade) that they have but they write in asking what camera or lens should be their next purchase. I'm obviously wrong in thinking that they would
have learned quite a bit if they are successfully using
fine equipment. Oh well! I'm getting off-subject.
Thanks in advance for your help. In order to not make the others suffer thru more on this subject, feel free to write to me in private. I would be more appreciative than you can imagine.
GordonB
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Hi Gordon, it would be easier to assess your problem if you'd posted 2 pics. One you're happy with, and one with the bridging camera. Let's see what's happening. It's often easier to offer an informed opinion if comparisons are available. Cheers, Rich
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Pulseight wrote:
Adorius wrote:
Oh yes, we are still holding the torch for the British. You call it a flash light. Anyway, go for it. I'm looking forward to seeing the snake photos.
:lol: Quite punny my dear. Bet you didn't mean it, did you :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
I was wondering when somebody might notice. My father was English so I can hold half a torch.
Our humour is too subtle for most to pick. You have to be one to know one :lol :)
Just as a matter of interest,where are you located? I haven't been back since 1989, but have made a promise to myself to return for the Southern winter of 2013. Nothing will be as I remember it, especially Christchurch, but the CBHS is still standing, luckily. I'll miss seeing the cathedral, but I'd have been mortified if the Old School had gone as well.
Hammer wrote:
Its the new boy again !
Looking to acquire a tripod and have been told :
1-Go high end , the low price ones will disappoint eventually
2-Avoid a central post because it reduces stability , even in the high end ones
Your views please.
The dream is to get into Macro stuff once I have worked out how to turn the camera on .
Have "borrowed" a macro lens from my son and even went on a macro photography course , getting excited.
The appeal is that this type of work can be done indoors and seeing the weather thats predicted for the winter in the UK I dont think that I will be getting out much!
A book fell on my head while I was in bed last night . I blame myshelf. Apologies
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Leicaflex makes a good point. That tripod I mentioned?? Also carries my 7D and Canon 150-500mm with optical stabilizer. If there is a problem with it, it's the time involved in lowering and raising it. As cheap as it was, it is still stable, on any type of ground.
Hammer wrote:
Its the new boy again !
Looking to acquire a tripod and have been told :
1-Go high end , the low price ones will disappoint eventually
2-Avoid a central post because it reduces stability , even in the high end ones
Your views please.
The dream is to get into Macro stuff once I have worked out how to turn the camera on .
Have "borrowed" a macro lens from my son and even went on a macro photography course , getting excited.
The appeal is that this type of work can be done indoors and seeing the weather thats predicted for the winter in the UK I dont think that I will be getting out much!
A book fell on my head while I was in bed last night . I blame myshelf. Apologies
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:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: I love a sense of humor, and you've cracked two here :-) I've got a four extension twist lock tripod, central column, that I bought in 1997. Goes wherever I do. So I guess it will let me down eventually, but I'm still using it. My 7D and Sigma 18-250mm with optical stabilizer is too heavy to hold by hand continually. So that old, $80.00 tripod gets constant use. But, eventually..........
Adorius wrote:
Pulseight wrote:
Adorius wrote:
Torches usually give off a yellow colour but the day light torch is kind of blue and usually has 3 or more bulbs and also has 3 batteries or four for larger ones. They last longer than ordinary torches. I agree taking the photos in natural sunlight at the right angle would be your best bet.
WE call 'em LED lights, but I've noticed the West Islanders do have to be different :lol:
Thanks Pulseight. I used the term blue light because the term LED didn't come to me at the time of writing. I have a variety of LED lights and some of them are LED torches, others you can hang or stick on the wall.
:-)
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;-) It's all good Adorius, one Silver Fern to another :-)
Adorius wrote:
Oh yes, we are still holding the torch for the British. You call it a flash light. Anyway, go for it. I'm looking forward to seeing the snake photos.
:lol: Quite punny my dear. Bet you didn't mean it, did you :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
deej wrote:
Janem wrote:
Thank you so much for your time and information. I will look into the HDR program here on UHH and see how I can put it to use with my snake pictures and others. So many fun things to do with digital photography!
Possibly try a polorizer which might enhance the rainbow effect???
You'd have to experiment with a polarizer. They are a funny filter to operate. I've seen on here that they can remove reflections, and been shown it, but I've used it on rivers to capture tree reflections and haven't missed with one. On the other hand, being a dark filter they need a greater exposure than a normal lens.
Janem wrote:
Ok, I have one of those and didn't know it! Ha! So, if we don't go outside we will be going to a dark room and use a day light torch/flash light. Just seen that your from New Zealand, I'm in the USA, love how the meanings of words are different in different countries.
Thanks so much for your help! I'll post some pic's next week and show you what we came up with.
Tripod, open aperture and Bounce the flash if you're shooting indoors. Direct light will still diffuse the iridescence.
Adorius wrote:
Torches usually give off a yellow colour but the day light torch is kind of blue and usually has 3 or more bulbs and also has 3 batteries or four for larger ones. They last longer than ordinary torches. I agree taking the photos in natural sunlight at the right angle would be your best bet.
WE call 'em LED lights, but I've noticed the West Islanders do have to be different :lol:
Janem wrote:
What is a daylight torch, a flashlight? I could go to a dark room and see what I get? Love your pictures, I'll have to try it with some of my flowers. Flower pictures are my favorite, they don't mind if I take too long and most of the time the hold still. :)
They don't answer back either :-) :-)
Goldwinger wrote:
Outside in the grass with the sun reflecting , Boa's are normally docile so you should have no problem .
Pretty much Spot On mate. :thumbup:
Robert Graybeal wrote:
How to get good pic's of a snake?
First: nail its head to the ground
Second: wait for it to stop moving
Five Thumbs-up Robert, but you're missing all the fun :-)
Janem wrote:
Hi, I have only ask a question once, but I read your form often. Here is my new question. My grandson has a Brazilian Rainbow Boa and it's body has an iridescent film to it that has a rainbow glow. It sounds like it could be an awesome picture, but I have no idea how to get that iridescent color to show up. I have a Canon EOS T3i and a Canon Speedlite 430EX. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
Jane
Hi Jane, I'm unfamiliar with the Brazilian Rainbow Boa, but can tell you plenty about Taipans, Eastern Browns, King Browns, Red Belly Blacks, Fierce, Death Adders, Mulgas and a few more of our most venomous snakes in Outback Australia. Fortunately, few deaths from snake bites occur from these snakes, because except for the Death Adder, the others are pretty shy, and will escape before they're ever seen.
A few things we need to know. Is the snake a pet? It's over-all length and weight? Most boa's are reasonably easy to train. As I said, mostly they're very shy, but boa's can make good pets.
If this snake is in fact a pet, and not too large to handle, get your snake outside, and preferably in a good mood. The better it's mood, the brighter the iridescence will will show. (Sometimes it's the opposite) Your flash will only wash-out the colors. They're best photographed in natural light. Still want to shoot it? Post a pic. :thumbup: :D