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08/06/2003 06:16:47 PM · #1

Hello!
This was my submission. I've heard many gripes about ppl submitting pix of their kids into challenges and thought that i might've gotten marked down for doing so. This is one that I would've submitted had that stinkin leaf not been in the way... titled "Counting Koi"

My second choice...

This one has a better view of the fish but the leaves are more blown.

I'm surprised the submission did as good as it did... only one 1!

Just wondering if you guys think I chose the right pic to submit?
Mahalo & Aloha!

08/06/2003 07:17:08 PM · #2

Anyone?

08/06/2003 08:44:15 PM · #3

ok then... I get the hint.

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

08/06/2003 09:01:08 PM · #4

Hi Kali,
I wouldn't worry so much about submitting kid pics if they're good pictures unto themselves - you may notice the #1 favourite picture of all time on this site is one of a kid:

I think you chose the right one to submit, exactly for the reasons you stated in your own analysis. Using a polarizing filter on the one you DID submit would have done wonders for the visibility of the fish as well - used properly can reduce the glare a ton.

Counting Koi is a perfect title for that one as well.

Aloha,

Pedro

Message edited by author 2003-08-06 21:01:38.

irockstars

Canon PowerShot A70

08/06/2003 09:06:13 PM · #5

I really like the one you submitted, as well as #1. Children pictures do get annoying, but not if they're enhancing the image/theme. I really liked this one:

magnetic9999

Canon EOS-20D

08/06/2003 09:15:59 PM · #6

Kali, not that I don't like kids but I really like the one you submitted the most. :)

08/06/2003 09:19:33 PM · #7

lol, ok thanks for replying... i was starting to worry.

Pedro- can't do the lens thing with my cam. :(
Will keep that in mind tho when Santa drops by.

08/06/2003 09:48:02 PM · #8

Originally posted by Kali:

lol, ok thanks for replying... i was starting to worry.

Pedro- can't do the lens thing with my cam. :(
Will keep that in mind tho when Santa drops by.

A cheap cheat is to hold some polarizing sunglasses in front of the lens. not the easiest thing to manouever, but it works. I tried it for the first time last weekend, and it turned out great.

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08/06/2003 09:56:16 PM · #9

Well lets see it then... Once long long ago I tried it thru the tint of a truck bed shell for a blazing bright sunset.

irockstars

Canon PowerShot A70

08/06/2003 11:21:27 PM · #10

Originally posted by Kali:

Well lets see it then... Once long long ago I tried it thru the tint of a truck bed shell for a blazing bright sunset.

Kinda like this? //www.deviantart.com/view/2348516
=)

08/07/2003 12:11:35 AM · #11

No, mine's not like that. As soon as my UK buddy is online I will have him host it so I can show you. TTFN

08/07/2003 01:59:42 AM · #12

Originally posted by Kali:

No, mine's not like that. As soon as my UK buddy is online I will have him host it so I can show you. TTFN

In order for the polarizing effect you need the ability to rotate the lens...so i guess if you're strong enough to rotate the truck... :)

giddy up.

Nazgul

Canon EOS-20D

08/07/2003 02:23:48 AM · #13

I wish i used this one instead of the other that got DQed

Message edited by author 2003-08-07 02:24:30.

08/07/2003 02:26:24 AM · #14

Originally posted by Nazgul:

I wish i used this one instead of the other that got DQed

Why'd you get DQ'd?

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

08/07/2003 02:55:08 AM · #15

Originally posted by pedromarlinez:

Originally posted by Kali:
No, mine's not like that. As soon as my UK buddy is online I will have him host it so I can show you. TTFN

In order for the polarizing effect you need the ability to rotate the lens...so i guess if you're strong enough to rotate the truck... :)

giddy up.

Um... I guess I'm not understanding polarization here. Rotate the lens? front and back?

magnetic9999

Canon EOS-20D

08/07/2003 07:35:03 AM · #16

well, you dont have to rotate the lens itself. at least not with any I've seen.

usually the polarizer filter is made of 2 moving parts, one of which stays still and attaches to the camera lens, and the other you turn to fine tune the polarizing effect.

08/07/2003 11:13:43 AM · #17

Originally posted by magnetic9999:

'Zackly right Mag, thanks. here's a pretty good link if you want to learn a bit from Megapixel.net. It explains it far better than i could.

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