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05/15/2011 08:26:52 PM · #51 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by bassbone:
You are allowed to sharpen more than once either at full size, on the resize, or both. But the restriction is that you can only use 'sharpen' to do it. |
Correct. You can also change the sharpen setting in your camera before taking the picture. |
Can the fact that we are allowed to sharpen more than once be added to the challenge rules?
And just a question, why was my ticket never answered but you answered the question in the forum?
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05/16/2011 12:10:21 AM · #52 |
Arrrrgh!! I just spent all afternoon shooting for the Light on White challenge and settled on my "best" shot. Then I realized that I had erased the original file from my camera before saving it to my hard drive without using the Photoshop Elements downloader.
I shoot in RAW 98% of the time, so I normally never have to worry about validation of my original files that have been downloaded by the PSE downloader. In fact, I started todays shoot in RAW and had to discard a batch of shots. My normal process for a "home studio" (and I am using the term very loosely) shoot is to take some shots, download them to my computer for inspection, then if I'm not happy go back and take more shots. Rinse and repeat. In between shoots I reformat my camera memory card so that I don't have to wait for files to be read over again by the computer. But did I use Explorer to save the jpegs off of my camera after each shooting session today? Noooo!
Of course I have completely disassembled my set-up, so now I either have to go with one of the last shots that are still on my camera or set up again in the next couple of days and try to recreate the shot that I liked the best.
I may just sit this one out. Doh!
Message edited by author 2011-05-16 08:15:22. |
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05/16/2011 08:10:07 AM · #53 |
I made three mistakes when shooting for this challenge. I'll try to re-shoot. I'll mention the mistakes here, in case it helps someone about to shoot for this challenge.
1. My camera's viewfinder shows 95% of what the sensor captures. So, the edges of the image were 5% more inclusive than I expected. Some things on the edges of the "uncroppable" image are distractions. I should have allowed for this when capturing the JPG image.
2. I should have bracketed exposures. The camera was set to "evaluative metering" and it did its job well. But, I wanted a somewhat different exposure. And, I couldn't see the problem in the field on the display.
3. The sensor should have been cleaned before this challenge. It's only one dust bunny, but it's a distraction.
Message edited by author 2011-05-16 08:16:05. |
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05/16/2011 09:22:55 AM · #54 |
Originally posted by hahn23:
I made three mistakes when shooting for this challenge. I'll try to re-shoot. I'll mention the mistakes here, in case it helps someone about to shoot for this challenge.
1. My camera's viewfinder shows 95% of what the sensor captures. So, the edges of the image were 5% more inclusive than I expected. Some things on the edges of the "uncroppable" image are distractions. I should have allowed for this when capturing the JPG image.
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I found the same thing, I had to keep re-shooting, it was anoying! |
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05/16/2011 11:44:00 AM · #55 |
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
Originally posted by hahn23:
I made three mistakes when shooting for this challenge. I'll try to re-shoot. I'll mention the mistakes here, in case it helps someone about to shoot for this challenge.
1. My camera's viewfinder shows 95% of what the sensor captures. So, the edges of the image were 5% more inclusive than I expected. Some things on the edges of the "uncroppable" image are distractions. I should have allowed for this when capturing the JPG image.
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I found the same thing, I had to keep re-shooting, it was anoying! |
I have to reshoot as well, tho for different reasons, I find that whites display so different on my camera, to my laptop to my computer (even using that spdyer3 thing). So now I have to redo it as I didnt like how it showed up when I was about to upload... :/
Originally posted by hahn23:
2. I should have bracketed exposures. The camera was set to "evaluative metering" and it did its job well. But, I wanted a somewhat different exposure. And, I couldn't see the problem in the field on the display. |
maybe that will help!
Message edited by author 2011-05-16 11:45:29. |
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05/16/2011 02:19:47 PM · #56 |
Originally posted by Socom:
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
Originally posted by hahn23:
I made three mistakes when shooting for this challenge. I'll try to re-shoot. I'll mention the mistakes here, in case it helps someone about to shoot for this challenge.
1. My camera's viewfinder shows 95% of what the sensor captures. So, the edges of the image were 5% more inclusive than I expected. Some things on the edges of the "uncroppable" image are distractions. I should have allowed for this when capturing the JPG image.
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I found the same thing, I had to keep re-shooting, it was anoying! |
I have to reshoot as well, tho for different reasons, I find that whites display so different on my camera, to my laptop to my computer (even using that spdyer3 thing). So now I have to redo it as I didnt like how it showed up when I was about to upload... :/
Originally posted by hahn23:
2. I should have bracketed exposures. The camera was set to "evaluative metering" and it did its job well. But, I wanted a somewhat different exposure. And, I couldn't see the problem in the field on the display. |
maybe that will help! |
I would not rely on the display on the back of the camera to detemrine how things look - I would recommend using the histogram instead - this will give you a much better idea if your whites are over or underexposed. |
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05/16/2011 02:23:43 PM · #57 |
Originally posted by bassbone:
I would not rely on the display on the back of the camera to detemrine how things look - I would recommend using the histogram instead - this will give you a much better idea if your whites are over or underexposed. |
lol.. well I am sure you are correct, if only I had any idea on how to read that I would be alll over it! :) |
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05/16/2011 02:27:12 PM · #58 |
Originally posted by Socom:
Originally posted by bassbone:
I would not rely on the display on the back of the camera to detemrine how things look - I would recommend using the histogram instead - this will give you a much better idea if your whites are over or underexposed. |
lol.. well I am sure you are correct, if only I had any idea on how to read that I would be alll over it! :) |
This is a very good read on them. This is critical in helping you understand whether your images are properly exposed.
Understanding Histograms at Luminious Landscapes |
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05/16/2011 02:49:18 PM · #59 |
| The new announcements wet my appetite..I think I'll try to shoot for this challenge if I have time...somewhere between work, grad class, softball league, golf league, and hockey league...I should find time to shoot and edit a sub 5 shot. |
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05/16/2011 02:50:45 PM · #60 |
Originally posted by albc28:
The new announcements wet my appetite..I think I'll try to shoot for this challenge if I have time...somewhere between work, grad class, softball league, golf league, and hockey league...I should find time to shoot and edit a sub 5 shot. |
Don't edit it otherwise you will be DQ'd - this is a minimal edit challenge. |
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05/16/2011 03:12:08 PM · #61 |
I dont mean to raise a stink, but I don't see why our challenges have to be segregated like they are now. We have one challenge for the lights and one challenge for the colored. Its 2011 people, this shouldnt be an issue anymore.
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05/18/2011 05:16:01 PM · #62 |
I hate sensor dust. With a passion.
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05/18/2011 05:22:47 PM · #63 |
Originally posted by LydiaToo:
I hate sensor dust. With a passion. |
Clone it out - I DARE ya! |
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05/19/2011 04:07:39 PM · #64 |
Originally posted by bassbone:
Originally posted by LydiaToo:
I hate sensor dust. With a passion. |
Clone it out - I DARE ya! |
Too late. I just took a Brillo Pad to my sensor. =D |
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05/19/2011 04:14:16 PM · #65 |
Originally posted by LydiaToo:
Originally posted by bassbone:
Originally posted by LydiaToo:
I hate sensor dust. With a passion. |
Clone it out - I DARE ya! |
Too late. I just took a Brillo Pad to my sensor. =D |
cool! It will look like a scratchy overlay!
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05/19/2011 04:31:32 PM · #66 |
Originally posted by LydiaToo:
I hate sensor dust. With a passion. |
f/8 aperture size helped me. f/4 was too narrow a DOF for the subject. f/16 showed a few distracting dust spots. So, a middle aperture was my solution. I don't normally use f/8, but it's a fine aperture size.
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05/19/2011 08:20:24 PM · #67 |
| Tried to get some shots today but I am very displeased with the results I got so I gave up. |
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05/19/2011 08:21:40 PM · #68 |
| That was hard work but I'm in. I don't think my subject matter is DPC friendly, but it was an interesting exercise. |
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05/19/2011 09:06:47 PM · #69 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by bassbone:
You are allowed to sharpen more than once either at full size, on the resize, or both. But the restriction is that you can only use 'sharpen' to do it. |
Correct. You can also change the sharpen setting in your camera before taking the picture. |
How??? |
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05/19/2011 09:38:54 PM · #70 |
| Ok...I'm in. Wow.....what I would do to use the ***** tool ! |
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05/19/2011 10:21:59 PM · #71 |
LOL. I grabbed a lucky shot about half an hour ago and thought, hmmm, this might be cool for Light on White. I've got an hour to spare! While working it up I think to myself, "I'd better go make sure this is advanced editing..."
DOH!
Well, I don't think I'm gonna be entering the shot... |
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05/19/2011 10:40:05 PM · #72 |
I will cry.. cry like a little girl if this picture does not do well.. I may even stop taking pictures.. it will crush me that badly..
just saying.. if your psychic.. vote high or crush my dreams.. those are the options. |
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05/19/2011 10:45:48 PM · #73 |
I have an entry in this one. It is well know that if you have an entry, you vote 1, 2, or 3 on all other photos.....sorry.
Originally posted by Socom:
I will cry.. cry like a little girl if this picture does not do well.. I may even stop taking pictures.. it will crush me that badly..
just saying.. if your psychic.. vote high or crush my dreams.. those are the options. |
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05/19/2011 10:46:11 PM · #74 |
[i][quote=Socom] I will cry.. cry like a little girl if this picture does not do well.. I may even stop taking pictures.. it will crush me that badly..
Lol, you make me laugh, Don't worry yourself I've given up thinking a photo will "Rate well" anymore. Just have fun. I was like that at the beginning of joining this site, you get use to it after a while. |
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05/19/2011 11:08:18 PM · #75 |
Originally posted by kenskid:
I have an entry in this one. It is well know that if you have an entry, you vote 1, 2, or 3 on all other photos.....sorry. |
I'm think that might be a tad less then I was shooting for. ok.. new plan, everyone pull your photos.. I shall be the only one, will get rave reviews, win the top prize.. whos with me?! |
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