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01/28/2008 11:46:07 PM · #1251 |
| About to go to bed in a minute, but if you're very quick. |
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01/28/2008 11:49:48 PM · #1252 |
Originally posted by purpleflutterby13:
About to go to bed in a minute, but if you're very quick. |
Woo, email headed your way very soon! |
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01/29/2008 12:39:52 AM · #1253 |
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01/29/2008 01:19:27 AM · #1254 |
After a fairly long absence from things here, I'm in for Architecture and Free Study. Here's hoping one of them breaks a 4 (or gets noticed by people in TS other than  purpleflutterby13)
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01/29/2008 02:21:25 AM · #1255 |
Originally posted by meyers:
Originally posted by Bruce_the_Robert:
By the way, how do you all like my new identity?
So there!
Bruce (formerly "rheverly") |
Hey, you need to PM me if you do things like this. I don't always get through the TS forums, and might miss an announcement made here. |
Had planned on doing this this in my morning, Rob (see, now I can call you that again without fear of confusion). Notice how I skillfully arranged for it to be changed in-between challenges (I actually did wait to put the "confirmation" in until after Sunday night's challenge end time, so that it wouldn't mess up the scripts, given that I had two shots in ending Sunday; ain't I swelled?).
For those who missed my reference and purpose, it goes back to when we were talking about  Bear_Music, whose name is Robert, joining TS. And yes, it's a reference to Robert_the_Bruce, but no, I'm not going to kill our fearless leader (even if he hangs out with Captain Kirk; well, maybe if he hangs out with Captain Kirk), but a reference just because Bruce is what Peter  raish started calling me Bruce when we were "arguing" about who got to be Rob with a new Rob coming on board, and the username has both Bruce and Robert in it.
So, um, is everyone clear? :P
Bruce
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01/29/2008 02:42:07 AM · #1256 |
I'm clear on the whole name confusion, but not so much on much of anything else.
Edit to add my post from the scoring thread:
Nearly 100 vote check-in - my Birdshot has SOARED all the way to this!!
Votes: 94
Views: 145
Avg Vote: 5.5000
Comments: 7
Favorites: 1
Woo hoo! (You may think it's weird to be excited about a 5.5, but hey, I'm living on the edge, for the moment, in the NOW and a 5.5 is fo'shizzle, or whatever it is the kids say these days.)
Edit to add that it didn't last long, though. Still, it got to 5.5! I'm delirious with joy and such.
Message edited by author 2008-01-29 03:24:49. |
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01/29/2008 03:33:20 AM · #1257 |
Oh, and I forgot: Roger the Shrubber is from Monty Python and the Holy Grail . . .
Bruce
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01/29/2008 06:49:39 AM · #1258 |
Originally posted by snaffles:
Deb, I'm not sure, but was Robert the Shrubberer a Monty Python character?... |
ROGER the Shrubberer......Holy Grail....
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01/29/2008 07:18:47 AM · #1259 |
Originally posted by krnodil:
personas non grata...
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Never thought he was much but a squirrel, but always adored his wife....Chelsea Noble.....
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01/29/2008 11:57:38 AM · #1260 |
Just a proud Papa moment from my camera club portrait shoot.....
[thumb]639475[/thumb]
The Princess
She has brought joy and blessings to my life in countless ways!
Message edited by author 2008-01-29 12:03:23.
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01/29/2008 03:05:15 PM · #1261 |
Oh MY GOODNESS, Jeb ... you did her justice ... but ... you had some very beautiful raw material to work with. Congratulations on a gorgeous portrait of a beautiful daughter that I hope knows how much you love her.
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01/29/2008 04:45:45 PM · #1262 |
I've posted a new folder of images to my portfolio, if anyone would care to have a browse - these are infrared shots.
Still playing around with processing, so you'll see a variety of looks... |
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01/29/2008 04:56:57 PM · #1263 |
Went out with the 30D on Sunday, shot 50 pics. Got home and loaded them onto laptop and 20 were out of focus, lighting was poor and very hard to accept!
Same location 2 weeks earlier with K100D, about 60 shots, all were in focus, great colour etc.
First lesson, K100D has anti-shake reduction in-body!
Second lesson, Canon 30D is not so aggressive with in camera sharpening and saturation.
I feel I need to go right back to Auto settings again, and take it slowly. One thing that worked well, the 17-85mm IS USM lens. Took a couple usin RAW and flash, they were sharp and good colour.
Need to do a lot of learning, just when I thought I was okay using P,AV and M modes. Been thinking of taking the 30D back and getting the K20D when it arrives. But, I like the 30D feel, all those lenses and so many good photos here on DPC.
Why, oh, why do I put myself through this every year? I get a new camera and then need more after a few months? I am going to nail this 30D, it won't beat me and I want to get more glass later, not new bodies!! |
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01/29/2008 05:02:59 PM · #1264 |
Can I please get an opinion on my shot I am considering for architecture? With all the usual caveats, blah blah blah.
thanks
Ernie |
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01/29/2008 05:03:53 PM · #1265 |
Steve, I highly highly recommend the 24-105 IS lens. I don't work well without IS. I have a bit of a tremor issue that's minor unless you want to hold a camera still. That and I seem to be getting older all the time. :-)
If you're shooting RAW, try doing levels to balance your histogram, then +15 in contrast, +10-15 in saturation, and some sharpening. See if that gives you at least a more comfortable starting point to view your shots. The other thing I highly recommend (and it's easier and faster) is set the 30D to shoot both RAW and a small jpeg, then use that small jpeg to view your shots initially. You can set that jpeg to be standard, or customize it to increase sharpness, contrast, saturation to taste. (Read the manual to figure that part out, but it's a menu setting somewhere.) |
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01/29/2008 05:07:22 PM · #1266 |
Originally posted by Melethia:
Steve, I highly highly recommend the 24-105 IS lens. I don't work well without IS. I have a bit of a tremor issue that's minor unless you want to hold a camera still. That and I seem to be getting older all the time. :-)
If you're shooting RAW, try doing levels to balance your histogram, then +15 in contrast, +10-15 in saturation, and some sharpening. See if that gives you at least a more comfortable starting point to view your shots. The other thing I highly recommend (and it's easier and faster) is set the 30D to shoot both RAW and a small jpeg, then use that small jpeg to view your shots initially. You can set that jpeg to be standard, or customize it to increase sharpness, contrast, saturation to taste. (Read the manual to figure that part out, but it's a menu setting somewhere.) |
I will try it at the weekend. As for reading a manual, what's that about?? I am a man, I don't read manuals, I curse, kick and shout until it works or breaks!! :)
I need guidance, I tend to shoot Jpeg as it is easier to get from camera to PS/Lightroom.
thanks Deb! |
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01/29/2008 05:11:27 PM · #1267 |
Originally posted by basssman7:
Can I please get an opinion on my shot I am considering for architecture? With all the usual caveats, blah blah blah.
thanks
Ernie |
Sent you a PM |
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01/29/2008 05:24:16 PM · #1268 |
Originally posted by SaraR:
Originally posted by basssman7:
Can I please get an opinion on my shot I am considering for architecture? With all the usual caveats, blah blah blah.
thanks
Ernie |
Sent you a PM |
Thanks Sara, the image is over the pond as I write this. I had to edit it on my laptop because I am not at home right now....and laptop editing makes me paranoid.
thanks again,
Ernie
Message edited by author 2008-01-29 17:24:41. |
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01/29/2008 05:27:21 PM · #1269 |
Originally posted by SteveJ:
Originally posted by Melethia:
Steve, I highly highly recommend the 24-105 IS lens. I don't work well without IS. I have a bit of a tremor issue that's minor unless you want to hold a camera still. That and I seem to be getting older all the time. :-)
If you're shooting RAW, try doing levels to balance your histogram, then +15 in contrast, +10-15 in saturation, and some sharpening. See if that gives you at least a more comfortable starting point to view your shots. The other thing I highly recommend (and it's easier and faster) is set the 30D to shoot both RAW and a small jpeg, then use that small jpeg to view your shots initially. You can set that jpeg to be standard, or customize it to increase sharpness, contrast, saturation to taste. (Read the manual to figure that part out, but it's a menu setting somewhere.) |
I will try it at the weekend. As for reading a manual, what's that about?? I am a man, I don't read manuals, I curse, kick and shout until it works or breaks!! :)
I need guidance, I tend to shoot Jpeg as it is easier to get from camera to PS/Lightroom.
thanks Deb! |
Steve, Lightroom handles RAWs just fine, and I've stopped using JPG at all since I started using Lightroom at the top of my playflow (I would call it a workflow, but well, I'm havin' too much fun to be working). It imports them well, handles changes in xmp sidecars, and allows for easy delete/marking/sorting. Shoot what you like, Steve, don't let your technology dictate what you do! And if it doesn't seem to do what you want, well then, ask, someone's bound to know a way!
And keep at the new camera; once you've got it, you'll wonder how you lived with someone else making decisions for you all the time!
Best,
Bruce, erm, Roger, umm, Rob . . . oh heck!! Who am I again??
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01/29/2008 05:48:47 PM · #1270 |
thanks RoB..um..Bruce...William Wallace? Rob Roy? Bruce the?
Damn, yep, I wili use Lightroom, and PS. Deb has already told me to use the manual and I daren't refuse! We will see what happens in the near future.
Ta! |
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01/29/2008 05:59:42 PM · #1271 |
| Okay I entered old ways, once again I'm sure it will suck. I think I'm getting better but who knows. |
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01/29/2008 06:04:40 PM · #1272 |
cfarrell has been asked to be removed from the OOFers due to her lack of participation. Let us all take a moment to reflect on the Team Suck spirit she has shown in these years of sucking. A Twenty Suck Salute to cfarrell
Dear meyers,
please move her from OOFers to Team Zombie when you get a chance. |
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01/29/2008 06:08:36 PM · #1273 |
Oh no, I am saddened beyond words. Charlene, I wish you the best, please stop in and visit when you have a chance. |
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01/29/2008 08:56:14 PM · #1274 |
OK I'm masochistic enough to enter for Old Ways...deadly boring image but technically clean....I think. Part of the problem with previous two entries may have been the fact that I was shooting only on Normal, not Fine. Haven't dared yet dip my toe in the daunting waters of RAW yet. Need time to get used to shooting with this cam, then will mess around with that.
Octopussy still single *sigh*, female I found who seemed perfect for him already adopted. That particular website is incredibly out of date and owner of cat rescue is even more of a technopeasant than me.
So the hunt for a young female cat who likes older males continues... |
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01/29/2008 09:10:57 PM · #1275 |
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Message edited by author 2008-01-29 21:48:18. |
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