Any photographers in here?

[altspace]

I can show you my cat and the ocean. That's about it for my area.

 

[DCookSta]

Amateur here, but I'm trying to get better and more interesting shots. Here's what I got the last time I was out looking for some nice scenery.

These were all taken with my Lumix FZ5
http://picasaweb.google.com/Don.CookJr/DepreciatedSeries

 

[02PROTEGE2.0]

Some recent photos i did, first time uding adobe aperture. It's wierd if you're used to photoshop but a damn good program and easier once you figure it out if your just adjusting and retouching, not so good for manipulation.

the white balance is pretty god awful, one of the few times i used auto and now i remember why i don't... i guess i just had higher expectation for my d200, but then again the spotlights i used have the same bulbs they had when my teacher bught them in like the 80's... ha.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

She's pretty

Ya white balance. I think you need more light. ONe rule of thumb is usually I shoot some overexposed shots because then you can darken it later and the detail will be there instead of the other way around. I don't mean super overexposed..just a tiny bit.

 

[ZoominMX-5]

She's pretty

Ya white balance. I think you need more light. ONe rule of thumb is usually I shoot some overexposed shots because then you can darken it later and the detail will be there instead of the other way around. I don't mean super overexposed..just a tiny bit.

So having pure white pixels is better than having pure black pixels? Does it leave more room to work with in post editing?

Oh and don't you mean Apple Aperture, not Adobe Aperture (headbang)

 

[chuyler1]

I can show you my cat and the ocean. That's about it for my area.

Great shot Josh!

 

[02PROTEGE2.0]

So having pure white pixels is better than having pure black pixels? Does it leave more room to work with in post editing?

Oh and don't you mean Apple Aperture, not Adobe Aperture (headbang)

haha yea, apple... whoops!

thanks for the feedback guys, as usual, all my photos are on my website,

http://www.potatobrownies.net

 

[NVP5White]

I find that most RAW converters can not read the tone and hue adjustments I make in my Nikon. It possible that is the reason for the difference between camera-lcd and screen WB appearance. Also, I generally underexpose (-0.3EV) because the subject is usually getting the most light and thus least likely to get blow-out when underexposed. Shooting RAW and converting using Aperture, Lightroom, ACR, or other conversion tool will allow you to bring up the exposure and kill some of the noise inherent in an underexposed image. Plus its very easy to adjust WB during RAW conversion.

If you have a D200 then I'd suggest investing in a two or more SB-800's and take full advantage of Nikon's CLS. Throw some umbrellas and a few stands and you've got yourself a very high quality lighting kit.

For more tips on how to use flashes off-camera visit: http://www.strobist.blogspot.com/

 

[FunkyBuddha]

strobist is king LOL

 

[NVP5White]

Two from this weekend using off-camera flash and wireless eBay flash triggers:

 

[altspace]

Great shot Josh!

Thanks bro. I try.

 

[NVP5White]

Bump

 

[altspace]

Nice. I can't wait for mine to start blooming.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

First attempt at HDR with Photomatix Pro

 

[altspace]

HDR is interesting indeed. Neat effects.

 

[altspace]

 

[Javo]

a bit of HDR and transparency

 

[RODSCALIP5]

I just bought a Nikkon D40, I am a beginner and really want to get into taking good pics. Here are some that I have taken so far.................take it easy on me, I am still learning

BTW, how do I put borders around the pics?

 

[nate0123]

you'll probably need photoshop for borders... or I guess if they're simple borders mspaint may be able to do them

btw nice ms3

 

[RODSCALIP5]

you'll probably need photoshop for borders... or I guess if they're simple borders mspaint may be able to do them

btw nice ms3

Thanks nate, Ill see if I can do it.