advanced editing question - DPChallenge Forums

02/13/2007 10:32:11 AM · #1

Do I have to use advanced editing on my photo for it to qualify? I just downloaded GIMP based on some of the posts in the forum. And while I've been playing with it, I don't really know how to use anything.

02/13/2007 10:33:35 AM · #2

Noop, use as little or as much editing as you see fit, as long as the editing steps are allowed.

:)

02/13/2007 10:40:11 AM · #3

I cannot believe how quickly I get responses to my questions around here. Thanks alresco!

You guys are like a Magic 8 Ball!! (does so-and-so love me????)

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

02/13/2007 10:43:44 AM · #4

Originally posted by kotzie:

does so-and-so love me????

Concentrate and ask again.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

02/13/2007 10:44:00 AM · #5

Originally posted by kotzie:

...does so-and-so love me????

Madly, but he's still a so-and-so! ;-)

With regard to editing, no matter the rules in force for the challenge (minimal, basic, advanced, or expert) you can always do less than what's allowed.

aliqui

Nikon D300s

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

02/13/2007 10:49:05 AM · #6

Originally posted by kotzie:

You guys are like a Magic 8 Ball!!

Shake me! ...I just like to be shook

Artifacts

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/13/2007 10:57:38 AM · #7

Originally posted by kotzie:

Editing is never required regardless of the challenge entered. Once learned it is generally best to apply the minimum amount of editing necessary to bring out the character and image already has. You can't improve on mother nature.

02/13/2007 11:04:54 AM · #8

Originally posted by stdavidson:

... You can't improve on mother nature. ...

Spoken like a true landscape photographer. :D

02/13/2007 11:07:29 AM · #9

I'd love to go out and get a great street scene but we're in the middle of a snow storm here in Chicago. Would you experienced photographers agree that the light's not that great for photography in a blizzard? It's kind of bright and flat.

I'd love to hear your opinions.

02/13/2007 11:23:12 AM · #10

Originally posted by kotzie:

perfect time for street photography!

And I like blizzard photography; it's a lot like fog photos, only clumpier. I would say go play in the snow!

02/13/2007 11:25:18 AM · #11

Brrr... OK. I need the accountability here.

02/13/2007 11:31:13 AM · #12

Snow hijack:

02/13/2007 11:34:17 AM · #13

Ok Ok...I'm going...I'm going. :)

What a beautiful shot.

02/13/2007 11:44:14 AM · #14

One more question alfresco.

I looked for your ISO, shutter speed, and aperture on your shot but I didn't see it listed. I don't know what it all means but I know that I can adjust them on my camera. I suppose you don't remember off the top of your head??

Sorry, I'm still learning.

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

02/13/2007 11:52:57 AM · #15

That photo was with the D70 so iso would have been 200, it looks like I have favorable dof so I'm guessing f/8(ish), if those are the case I'm guessing shutter 1/400, maybe one stop slower.

I'll check EXIF when I get home and get back to you.

Louis

Nikon D800

02/13/2007 11:57:04 AM · #16

Originally posted by kotzie:

Would you experienced photographers agree that the light's not that great for photography in a blizzard? It's kind of bright and flat. I'd love to hear your opinions.

I like bright and flat.. makes subjects pop.

02/13/2007 11:57:31 AM · #17

Oh my gosh...don't trouble yourself. What you listed right here is great...I'll go out and play around with different setting.

Thanks so much.

Tamron SP AF 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AD Aspherical IF for Canon

02/13/2007 12:02:15 PM · #18

Originally posted by kotzie:

Oh my gosh...don't trouble yourself. What you listed right here is great...I'll go out and play around with different setting.

Thanks so much.

If you have exposure compensation available (which you should), you may want to bump it to around +1. Your camera meter may try to record the snow as middle grey when you really want it white.

Just a thought. Have fun! :D

nards656

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

02/13/2007 12:10:13 PM · #19

Originally posted by kotzie:

Are you using the Windows version of GIMP or are you one of those computer geniuses that use Linux?

Nothing wrong with GIMP; it can be balky to learn. I personally strongly recommend that beginners grab Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop Elements, but that's $75 or so bucks that a lot of folks don't have, and GIMP is perfectly capable. It's better than most other programs, but not as user friendly as Paint Shop Pro or Elements.

Just some thoughts. Don't let me distract you from shooting :)

Have fun. You'll find TONS of knowledge and an amazing wilingness to share here at DPC. Nothing would make us happier than to see you go from beginner to ribbon winner.

Keep asking questions. We LOVE to talk. :)

02/13/2007 12:14:04 PM · #20

That snowy shot was:

f/9, 1/100, iso 200

I was close.

02/13/2007 01:22:09 PM · #21

Well, that didn't last long. I went out into the snow...but no amount of layering and long underwear could keep my fingertips from going numb. I have some shots. But I make no promises.

02/13/2007 01:34:59 PM · #22

Originally posted by kotzie:

Well, that didn't last long. I went out into the snow...but no amount of layering and long underwear could keep my fingertips from going numb. I have some shots. But I make no promises.

These help tremendously...Mitt Gloves. Various styles and colors out there. Bought mine at Gander Mountain for $8.

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

02/13/2007 01:56:57 PM · #23

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Originally posted by kotzie:
Well, that didn't last long. I went out into the snow...but no amount of layering and long underwear could keep my fingertips from going numb. I have some shots. But I make no promises.

These help tremendously...Mitt Gloves. Various styles and colors out there. Bought mine at Gander Mountain for $8.

Those look good. I always used a pair of really thin glove liners, with much thicker gloves on over the top - then I could pull my hands out, with the thin gloves on, and shoot like that, but put the thicker gloves back on quickly too.