Photography Thread - Page 65

Goldie · 10-12-2010, 12:57 AM

Word, thanks for the info. I'm totally new to PS so thank you again.

Edit: I found the heal tool no problem but haven't located the clone tool yet. I'll keep looking and playing around.

Wolfgang · 10-12-2010, 02:06 AM

CS5 fixed the heal tool and has an awesome predictive content filter.

Goldie · 10-12-2010, 10:44 AM

Yeah I saw a video of the "content fill aware" thing or whatever it was called, but I only have CS3E. It was definitely cool though, I was impressed at how good of a job it did.

SNKBYT · 10-12-2010, 11:22 AM

vintage cutter collection

dog sleeping by a Italian anti-tank mine

view from atop of my conex cigar lounge (it had 2 folding chairs)

Volusianator · 10-12-2010, 11:33 AM

Just some quick shots I took one morning last week with my little Sony Cybershot.

Doctorossi · 10-12-2010, 11:37 AM

Those are lovely, Wade! Thanks for posting.

DBall · 10-12-2010, 11:49 AM

Wade.... those are truly awesome!

MarkinAZ · 10-12-2010, 12:02 PM

Two nice photo's Wade...

Volusianator · 10-12-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Two nice photo's Wade...

I'm certainly no photographer, just usually keep on in the truck for just such occasions. I posted three, you liked two, which one doesn't suit your fancy? Just curious.

MarkinAZ · 10-12-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator

I'm certainly no photographer, just usually keep on in the truck for just such occasions. I posted three, you liked two, which one doesn't suit your fancy? Just curious.

...I didn't scroll all the way over and missed the "actual" second photo. That too

Volusianator · 10-12-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

...I didn't scroll all the way over and missed the "actual" second photo. That too

LOL, here I was hoping for some professional critique! Well glad you got to see them all, like I said, quickies with a Sony Cybershot, but for a travel camera, it usually does a fine job.

LostAbbott · 10-12-2010, 03:11 PM

Volus- Your first photo is the weakest. There is no for ground and the sky is too small in the image. Look up the "rule of thirds". That will help you a lot.

Also the colors are muted and the image is a little too dark. Comparing it to image #2 you see the red pop first and it draws your eye right in to the center of the image. Where as in image #1 there is nothing but glaring sun reflecting off the water and as a main point of focus this is too bright.

Hope that helps. let me know if you have any questions

Volusianator · 10-12-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LostAbbott

Volus- Your first photo is the weakest. There is no for ground and the sky is too small in the image. Look up the "rule of thirds". That will help you a lot.

Also the colors are muted and the image is a little too dark. Comparing it to image #2 you see the red pop first and it draws your eye right in to the center of the image. Where as in image #1 there is nothing but glaring sun reflecting off the water and as a main point of focus this is too bright.

Hope that helps. let me know if you have any questions

I appreciate it as I'm no photographer. I just really liked the calmness of the water and lilly pads, so I just wanted a bunch of that in there. What do you mean rule of thirds?

Goldie · 10-12-2010, 06:52 PM

'ere ya go mate. Looks like we both can learn something here.

http://www.digital-photography-schoo...rule-of-thirds

LostAbbott · 10-12-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldie

'ere ya go mate. Looks like we both can learn something here.

http://www.digital-photography-schoo...rule-of-thirds

Yup that is pretty much it. Once you get it down to the point you see that way then you will know when to break it and how to break and grow from there. Good luck it is a fun hobby, and remember, The camera has absolutely nothing to do with the picture.

Volusianator · 10-12-2010, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldie

'ere ya go mate. Looks like we both can learn something here.

http://www.digital-photography-schoo...rule-of-thirds

Nice read, thanks!

spectrrr · 10-13-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kenstogie

.....Just got a shiny new laptop and photos look SO much different.....

YEP!!! Most people don't realize how much of a profound impact their computer monitor has on how the picture appears. Try an experiment, setup your laptop next to a desktop monitor (or two) and put the same photo up on all of em. You'll be shocked how different it appears.

I try to never work on my laptop if I can avoid it, because the screen on my laptop is terrible. but there are plenty of equally bad desktop screens too

spectrrr · 10-13-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jkim05

I have a 70-200mm f/2.8 IS on the way!

, congrats! enjoy it!

kenstogie · 10-13-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by spectrrr

YEP!!! Most people don't realize how much of a profound impact their computer monitor has on how the picture appears. Try an experiment, setup your laptop next to a desktop monitor (or two) and put the same photo up on all of em. You'll be shocked how different it appears.

I try to never work on my laptop if I can avoid it, because the screen on my laptop is terrible. but there are plenty of equally bad desktop screens too

Because my Laptop is so new and my desktop stuff so old (in computer years that is) my laptop looks better. Which one is more of a true accurate representation is another question....

I have done that "test" and am baffled as to which one I should use to adjust my photos.

jkim05 · 10-13-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kenstogie

Because my Laptop is so new and my desktop stuff so old (in computer years that is) my laptop looks better. Which one is more of a true accurate representation is another question....

I have done that "test" and am baffled as to which one I should use to adjust my photos.

You might want to consider calibrating your monitor, there are kits available for that.

My new lens came in today, I can't wait to start shooting with it.

10-12-2010, 12:57 AM	#1281
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: Photography Thread Word, thanks for the info. I'm totally new to PS so thank you again. Edit: I found the heal tool no problem but haven't located the clone tool yet. I'll keep looking and playing around. __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie Last edited by Goldie; 10-12-2010 at 01:09 AM.

10-12-2010, 02:06 AM	#1282
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Photography Thread CS5 fixed the heal tool and has an awesome predictive content filter. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

10-12-2010, 10:44 AM	#1283
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: Photography Thread Yeah I saw a video of the "content fill aware" thing or whatever it was called, but I only have CS3E. It was definitely cool though, I was impressed at how good of a job it did. __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie

10-12-2010, 11:22 AM	#1284
SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: SWEET HOME ALABAMA Posts: 3,289 Trading: (30)	Re: Photography Thread vintage cutter collection dog sleeping by a Italian anti-tank mine view from atop of my conex cigar lounge (it had 2 folding chairs) __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

10-12-2010, 11:33 AM	#1285
Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Re: Photography Thread Just some quick shots I took one morning last week with my little Sony Cybershot. __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.

10-12-2010, 11:37 AM	#1286
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Photography Thread Those are lovely, Wade! Thanks for posting. __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

10-12-2010, 11:49 AM	#1287
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: Photography Thread Wade.... those are truly awesome! __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

10-12-2010, 12:02 PM	#1288
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Photography Thread Two nice photo's Wade... __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

10-12-2010, 03:11 PM	#1292
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: Photography Thread Volus- Your first photo is the weakest. There is no for ground and the sky is too small in the image. Look up the "rule of thirds". That will help you a lot. Also the colors are muted and the image is a little too dark. Comparing it to image #2 you see the red pop first and it draws your eye right in to the center of the image. Where as in image #1 there is nothing but glaring sun reflecting off the water and as a main point of focus this is too bright. Hope that helps. let me know if you have any questions __________________ Damn I got a lot of smokes I need to try.

10-12-2010, 06:52 PM	#1294
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: Photography Thread 'ere ya go mate. Looks like we both can learn something here. http://www.digital-photography-schoo...rule-of-thirds __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie