Jim Tonne wrote:
Another misfiled image. This circa 1979 PlusX frame just now scanned at 3600 lines per inch as an experiment is now posted for the first time. She has had photos of her posted before but this one seems to be late in the afternoon at low tide at the beach. Just about full frame, hardly anything done to the image except to remove some scratches.
Composition question--aside from "it's up to you" sort of answers, is it "acceptable" to truncate long shadows, or would one strive to include the whole shadow?
Thanks for your insight, and I like the image regardless.
grichie5 wrote:
To test a new Macro lens, I took six images (raw) and imported into lightroom. Then choose to open all of them in photoshop as stacked layers. Went through the align layers and blend layers steps and saved the finished image with a new name. The saved blended image did not appear as part of the original library of the original images. I finally imported it so that further editing could be done.
Were my expectations that the blended image would automatically show up in the lightroom catalogue wrong?
Finished image is attached, but it is not as bright or as red as the original.
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I've created similar stacked images as you have described with the exceptions of 1- I create a single layer in PS and 2- use"save" (not "save as" = do not rename file)
The image will be auto-imported back to LR with a different extention-.tiff if memory serves. I've not tried to import as layers and I do not know if that is possible.
Good luck.
Sharon B wrote:
Thanks for all the responses so far! It’s always helpful to get outside feedback. Sometimes I get so close to my work (any kind) that I can’t decide if it’s good OR bad!
Looks like 4 and 5 are the clear favorites. I can submit through Monday, so I’ll let the question sit for a bit longer.
#5 for the reasons Bob notes. Also, I find it very intriguing how many different crops make wonderful images as well. Collage allowed in contest?
Interesting. Is the negative space usually more pleasing if on the darker/shadow side?
I use the in-camera's jpeg settings as a starting point (and often end point)--after all, these DSLR's were designed to produce a quality image. I also like the auto develop as a starting point-but usually further adjust afterwards and have found I usually end up close to the in-camera result. There are a million ways to go about developing RAW images and in a effort to avoid spending all day behind the computer... I'd rather be shooting than developing is where my thoughts are.
Although I do not shoot portraits, I do project images on a polyester tablecloth "screen" (wrinkle free after ironing out the packing wrinkles). It can be used for rear protection as well, so a cheap projector might give you all the backgrounds you'd ever need. (You'd have to position your model so as to avoid the "hot spot" seen in rear projection configurations, or use the hot spot to creative effect.)
I bought mine from thetableclothfactory.com in the for what it's worth department, made a good 150" screen that the grandkids like- my major criteria for success.
If you want to test your videography skill you could go farther west and have your driver-you'll need one-fucus on driving the 'Tail of the Dragon' while you create your video. I'd strongly advise he/she not try towing a trailer through 318 curves over 11 miles of road! Take advantage of the turnouts. (You need not go fast--I "streaked" around many curves at 19 mi/hr or less.) We stayed at the Topco lodge--nice cabin, and relaxation along the river.
https://tailofthedragon.com/how-to-drive/#Have fun on your trip.
walkurie wrote:
My parents taught me to be polite, no matter what. It has served me well for 60+ years. Just bask in the moment, they are few and far between. A simple thank you is all that is required.
Gary
Agreed. We must be brothers.
fotoman150 wrote:
Wow. I’m just learning real estate. That’s a lot of stuff. I’m glad you said all that. I will work on these things.
Also I shot it at 5.6. Would it have been better at f8 or f11?
Looks like you've used enfuse. There is a check box to autoalign the images in the configuration tab--you might try that if you haven't already.
As for the color issue, you could also give a dehaze setting a try.
Good luck.
I too liked the image. If I may ask, how did you choose your exposure settings? I'm asking because I usually choose the lowest ISO I can get away with. LR indicated the image was shot and 1/2500 sec at f11, ISO 640, at 500mm focal length. I probably would has used (my more common) ISO 100/200 and opened up the lens some or decrease the shutter speed as needed. I'd probably still have the shutter speed to avoid motion--depending on coffee consumption!
Thanks
craig.j.tucker wrote:
I saw a photo of this, and it sounds like a variation of the sun pillar. You might have to wait until you're 65 like me to see one. But until then, grab some friends and brews and wait it out.
I'm 64 and a half, so I won't have too long to wait.
craig.j.tucker wrote:
I'm really not familiar with the "green flash" on the Keys. Is that a light phenomenon?
Presumably, a horizontal green flash appears briefly just a the sun sets. Since I've never witnessed it personally (nor has my brother who lives there), I don't know if it's real, and wonder if just a good reason to get together with friends at sunset! If anyone knows, let me know--I'll look harder next visit.
and living on the other side of the lake, I only get to take sunsets. Great pictures!
Is this a variation on the "green flash" in the Keys?