Posts for: tommyknocher
Dec 11, 2017 16:24:21 #
Hi everyone,
I have a question related to stitching images. Normally when this topic is discussed, the scenario will be a photographer wanting to merge images of adjacent landscape scenes into a panorama.
My situation is a bit different. I'm an author writing a timeline history book on Detroit, my home town. The historical archive of my local library has a very large (approx.. 5' x 7') map of the city during the late 18th century hanging on the wall of the reading room. It's framed and under glass, and is an exact copy of a period original, which is in a library in Paris.
I'm interested in talking a series of sectional images of the map, working left to right in a grid like pattern--then stitching the vectors together to create a digital file for publication. The aspect ratio of the map almost equals that of the trim (page) size of my book. Minor cropping may be necessary to achieve a precise fit.
The library will allow me to curtain the area off while I photograph the map to eliminate glare being reflected off the glass.
What is the best software to achieve this? The librarian mentioned Adobe Illustrator, but my research suggests that the latest editions of Photoshop or Lightroom might be up to the task.
Any suggestions? Thank you very much.
I have a question related to stitching images. Normally when this topic is discussed, the scenario will be a photographer wanting to merge images of adjacent landscape scenes into a panorama.
My situation is a bit different. I'm an author writing a timeline history book on Detroit, my home town. The historical archive of my local library has a very large (approx.. 5' x 7') map of the city during the late 18th century hanging on the wall of the reading room. It's framed and under glass, and is an exact copy of a period original, which is in a library in Paris.
I'm interested in talking a series of sectional images of the map, working left to right in a grid like pattern--then stitching the vectors together to create a digital file for publication. The aspect ratio of the map almost equals that of the trim (page) size of my book. Minor cropping may be necessary to achieve a precise fit.
The library will allow me to curtain the area off while I photograph the map to eliminate glare being reflected off the glass.
What is the best software to achieve this? The librarian mentioned Adobe Illustrator, but my research suggests that the latest editions of Photoshop or Lightroom might be up to the task.
Any suggestions? Thank you very much.
Jul 3, 2015 11:51:35 #
Jul 3, 2015 11:32:00 #
This an image I'm very proud of. It's an early morning shot of Wagner Falls, which is just out side of Munising, Michigan.
Jun 30, 2015 10:34:14 #
Jun 8, 2015 16:21:05 #
Thank you for your comments, everyone. You've given me some very helpful advice.
Paul
Paul
Jun 8, 2015 11:59:32 #
Hi everyone,
A friend of mine just opened an informal restaurant with his wife. It's not a full serve establishment, but rather a place that offers creative variations of non alcoholic beverages such as tea and coffee plus some fresh baked goods.
This past weekend I stopped in and noticed a large wall devoid of any wall hangings or art work. Over the last year or so I've taken a number of cityscape images of the Detroit area (the restaurant is in Ferndale, an older Detroit suburb) and elsewhere throughout Michigan. I asked my friend if I could hang some of my images on his wall, offer them for sale and split the profits in a manner we would agree upon.
To my pleasant surprise, he emailed me back and said I can place my images in his restaurant and that he would not ask for ANY commission. I am, of course, very thankful.
Here's where I need a bit of help. I'm wondering if I should hang sample images and offer prints to order via my website (which I could have the lab I work with do in various sizes), or place framed, ready to hang work to sell as is? In this case, the only thing my friend would charge me would be the credit card processing fee.
I appreciate any suggestions. Thank you!
Paul
A friend of mine just opened an informal restaurant with his wife. It's not a full serve establishment, but rather a place that offers creative variations of non alcoholic beverages such as tea and coffee plus some fresh baked goods.
This past weekend I stopped in and noticed a large wall devoid of any wall hangings or art work. Over the last year or so I've taken a number of cityscape images of the Detroit area (the restaurant is in Ferndale, an older Detroit suburb) and elsewhere throughout Michigan. I asked my friend if I could hang some of my images on his wall, offer them for sale and split the profits in a manner we would agree upon.
To my pleasant surprise, he emailed me back and said I can place my images in his restaurant and that he would not ask for ANY commission. I am, of course, very thankful.
Here's where I need a bit of help. I'm wondering if I should hang sample images and offer prints to order via my website (which I could have the lab I work with do in various sizes), or place framed, ready to hang work to sell as is? In this case, the only thing my friend would charge me would be the credit card processing fee.
I appreciate any suggestions. Thank you!
Paul
Apr 27, 2015 17:58:55 #
I'm currently reading Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson, which is an excellent book. Today, however, I was a bit baffled by something.
In the chapter on aperture, the author mentions the growing popularity of zoom lenses over prime lenses. In the next sentence, however, he points out that zoom lenses lack depth of field scales.
But what he says in the next paragraph puzzles me:
"But what we do have are distance settings. The distance settings are similar to the depth of field scale in that they allow you to preset the depth of field before you take your shot. And since every storytelling composition relies on the maximum depth of field, you would choose to set your aperture to f/22 and them align the distance above your distance setting mark on the lens. You focal length will determine which distance you choose."
I have several Canon zoom lenses, and none of them have the distance setting markings the author is referring to. I've thought depth of field is determined solely by the aperture you select.
Can anyone shed some light on this? No pun intended!
Can
In the chapter on aperture, the author mentions the growing popularity of zoom lenses over prime lenses. In the next sentence, however, he points out that zoom lenses lack depth of field scales.
But what he says in the next paragraph puzzles me:
"But what we do have are distance settings. The distance settings are similar to the depth of field scale in that they allow you to preset the depth of field before you take your shot. And since every storytelling composition relies on the maximum depth of field, you would choose to set your aperture to f/22 and them align the distance above your distance setting mark on the lens. You focal length will determine which distance you choose."
I have several Canon zoom lenses, and none of them have the distance setting markings the author is referring to. I've thought depth of field is determined solely by the aperture you select.
Can anyone shed some light on this? No pun intended!
Can
Dec 17, 2014 10:20:15 #
Nov 10, 2014 10:37:23 #
Yesterday I participated in a Holiday Bazaar sponsored by my city at the local community center. Then event featured wares by various local businesses. I offered my published books (I'm a freelance writer by profession) and prints of some of my best work--landscape scenes of Detroit and Michigan.
The day wasn't a huge success, but I did sell four books and two 8 x 12 prints of places on Belle Isle, Detroit's island park.
Afterward, I began to wonder--the buyer may not be aware that simply purchasing a print does not give her or him the right to reproduce it, although I had no reason to believe she intended to.
On my website, by comparison, I include the following warning:
Please remember that the purchase of a photographic print DOES NOT include the license to reproduce the photo. Any publication or reproduction can only be done with the written permission of Paul Vachon.
I got the idea of making a sticker with these same words and pasting on the back of prints I sell in person at events like this.
Any thoughts? Thank you in advance!
The day wasn't a huge success, but I did sell four books and two 8 x 12 prints of places on Belle Isle, Detroit's island park.
Afterward, I began to wonder--the buyer may not be aware that simply purchasing a print does not give her or him the right to reproduce it, although I had no reason to believe she intended to.
On my website, by comparison, I include the following warning:
Please remember that the purchase of a photographic print DOES NOT include the license to reproduce the photo. Any publication or reproduction can only be done with the written permission of Paul Vachon.
I got the idea of making a sticker with these same words and pasting on the back of prints I sell in person at events like this.
Any thoughts? Thank you in advance!
Oct 20, 2014 11:05:08 #
Stunning images! I especially like the vertical shot gazing up the tree trunk. Very well done, Angela.
Paul
Paul
Oct 16, 2014 14:43:47 #
Oct 7, 2014 13:32:34 #
Oct 7, 2014 13:01:07 #
Thanks for the input, everyone. This is my first attempt at selling images, via the web or any medium for that matter. As you can see, I live in Michigan--and in my part of the country regional images like those I've shown here seem to be very popular. For example, it's not unusual to go into a doctor's office and see Detroit images on display in the waiting room. Ditto for hospitals and even some grocery stores. This is what stimulated my idea.
By professional, I'm a freelance writer. I'm looking into developing alternative income streams, and I think this might be a promising possibility.
Thanks again, everyone. And BTW, my name is Paul. Tommy of "Tommyknocher" is just a user name here on the hog.
By professional, I'm a freelance writer. I'm looking into developing alternative income streams, and I think this might be a promising possibility.
Thanks again, everyone. And BTW, my name is Paul. Tommy of "Tommyknocher" is just a user name here on the hog.
Oct 7, 2014 12:10:08 #
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for honest (but kind!) comments on the images below. I want to offer prints of these shots for sale on my website, but right now I'd like some feedback. I want to know if you think they're of sufficient quality to attract buyers. Thanks!
I'm looking for honest (but kind!) comments on the images below. I want to offer prints of these shots for sale on my website, but right now I'd like some feedback. I want to know if you think they're of sufficient quality to attract buyers. Thanks!
Sep 11, 2014 12:37:19 #
I'm a liberal, but I don't see this as a liberal/conservative issue at all. It's simply a matter of common sense.
When I first heard this story, it was so outrageous I thought it was from the Onion.
When I first heard this story, it was so outrageous I thought it was from the Onion.