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03/03/2008 10:05:09 PM · #401 |
Thought I'd do something a little different. This is a statue I have with some dry ice behind her. The problem I had was the texture of the angel was antique like and showed up a bit odd. Oh well, it was fun playing with the ice... not all was lost. |
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03/04/2008 05:45:21 AM · #402 |
This is one I took back in January.
Week 8:
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03/04/2008 10:07:25 AM · #403 |
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The comments are fading all ways around. I left a few quickies over the weekend but haven't been getting many either. Ho Hum.
ETA: I just re-edited this, still on my work monitor but more carefully. Give it another look. Cheers!
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03/04/2008 10:49:25 AM · #404 |
Originally posted by pawdrix:
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The comments are fading all ways around. I left a few quickies over the weekend but haven't been getting many either. Ho Hum. |
That tends to happen in these side challenges. I just finished a month-long side and will get back here commenting soon. |
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03/04/2008 01:44:47 PM · #405 |
Looks like it's gonna be a slow day at work, so I'm gonna try to get caught up on commenting.
It's been so ugly every time I'm off of work that I've had been totally disinterested in anything photography related for about two weeks. I finally got an hour yesterday to get out hiking in some beautiful weather, so the juices are starting to flow again. Now to get out there and get some shots in for the two weeks I've missed. |
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03/04/2008 09:23:01 PM · #406 |
I'm very very very behind on commenting but hopefully by mid March will be less busy (yea sure!). Here is my week 9 entry:
Week 9: In the Doorway
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03/04/2008 11:35:43 PM · #407 |
Week 9: Marilyn
I seem to be running a week behind on my photos and comments. I'm going to catch up on some comments tonight.
Message edited by author 2008-03-04 23:37:45. |
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03/05/2008 06:26:09 PM · #408 |
Originally posted by Zeuss:
Originally posted by 777STAN:
Week #6: Macro of Unknown Origin...  Please, enjoy a little examine & think challenge for this week. What is this macro? How are you sure? What gives it away? Or not? Enjoy! :) |
It's a rim for an AM Pacer. |
Bing! Bing! Bing! Congratulations! You win the prize! :)
 Here's the original photo taken in the showroom of Nevil Tires & Repair Shop, Statesboro, GA (where I buy all my tires & get my free oil change when I rotate the tires. BTY, Isn't that a funny name for a service. I thought that I rotated the tires every time I went for a drive... :})
Message edited by author 2008-03-05 18:29:25.
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03/05/2008 06:31:47 PM · #409 |
Week 9: Contort XIII |
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03/05/2008 06:40:45 PM · #410 |
and, rest.....
An untold pledge of mine for 2008 was to achieve more comments given than received and until I entered this challenge with a pledge to comment on all of the submissions that seemed plausable (was 300 comments given down).
Up till this post I have (I'm sure) commented on every single post (bar a couple of alternatives and please pm me if I missed yours) so, if my maths is correct thats 281 comments and am now 256 comments behind.
Why am I commenting on all the submissions? well to learn. In challenges I tend to vote with my heart over brain (beauty over technical) but here I'm learning technicals mainly so in addition to a great B&W image I like to see both exif details and photographers comments.
I have a busy few months and (sadly) whilst I'll still comment on every submission here if there are no exif details or a photographer comment then my comment will be along the lines of 'nice shot' and nothing more.
This is not a rant btw but feel if those that don't spent an extra couple of minutes uploading your exif data with a short comment about how/why you took the shot then your comments from viewers may not be as vague or questioning?
Now I need to go find my week 9 shot and am thinking of a 'revisited' theme for March to see if older shots can be improved after almost 2 months of this great side challenge - anyone want to join me?
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03/05/2008 08:09:47 PM · #411 |
Hi Ecce (Andi),
Keep up the good work! I really appreciate your comments - they're spot on with both what is right and what is wrong about the photo. I need to hear both in order to improve.
I've been posting my pics with the save for web option in PS - which I believe automatically strips the exif data. I do put the exposure details on all my pics in the description - is that sufficient, or do you want us to also include exif in the image?
I'll also try to give more detail about the shot in the description.
Cheers,
Murray |
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03/05/2008 09:32:59 PM · #412 |
Here, here... more information from the photographers! I enjoy reading any story that goes with the photo, exif data, and post processing info. It definitely helps.
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03/05/2008 09:45:24 PM · #413 |
Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
... I like to see both exif details and photographers comments.
I have a busy few months and (sadly) whilst I'll still comment on every submission here if there are no exif details or a photographer comment then my comment will be along the lines of 'nice shot' and nothing more.
This is not a rant btw but feel if those that don't spent an extra couple of minutes uploading your exif data with a short comment about how/why you took the shot then your comments from viewers may not be as vague or questioning? |
Point made and point taken. I added exif data for my last shot that you left a really nice comment on and I'll dig up some more when I get a chance. Cheers! |
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03/05/2008 11:27:55 PM · #414 |
Week 10
I completely agree with Andi. It's really helpful to see the EXIF data, and also helps to see the PP details, especially if there was extensive processing beyond the typical levels, contrast, sharpen.
Since I didn't get out shooting this weekend, I've chosen a photo I took last May at the bike races in Silver City, New Mexico. The lighting was pretty harsh since it was taken under midday sun. It's a panning shot, and the exposure details are listed with the photo. I've been using Lightroom for all of my black and white conversions. I used only basic processing for this one. |
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03/05/2008 11:39:05 PM · #415 |
Originally posted by aguapreta:
Here, here... more information from the photographers! I enjoy reading any story that goes with the photo, exif data, and post processing info. It definitely helps. |
The exif, or at least the basics is great, but what really brings these pictures to life is the story behind them. |
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03/05/2008 11:43:41 PM · #416 |
Hmm, I just looked at my last two shots and realised I didn't add any technicals. Sorry. Mind you, both are sort of out takes from other shots that do have the techie stuff. Must go back and edit, as I do agree, it's much more interesting if there is a little story attached.
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03/06/2008 05:09:38 AM · #417 |
I'm never very sure precisely what use the 'technical' information is, really; quite aside from which it distracts from a proper consideration of the image itself. I'm afraid I shall continue to post with no photographer comments.
For myself, I learnt more from work with no technical data available: from a consideration of the information in a photograph, than from information about a photograph. |
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03/06/2008 07:22:32 AM · #418 |
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03/06/2008 09:01:28 AM · #419 |
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03/06/2008 10:19:31 AM · #420 |
I believe that the minimal tech data (camera/lens aperture/shutter/ISO + compensation value) could be pretty useful, if not else, at least for someone who's learning the craftsmanship (and not art) of photography. Anyway, you can always ignore tech data but since this is a learning site I believe that it can be useful as a learning curve.
Back to the thread, February was a little busy month and I'm left behind in comments and posting but I'll start again after I finish voting in free study :)
-n.
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03/06/2008 03:24:06 PM · #421 |
Week #7 |
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03/06/2008 03:27:00 PM · #422 |
Originally posted by e301:
I'm never very sure precisely what use the 'technical' information is, really; quite aside from which it distracts from a proper consideration of the image itself. I'm afraid I shall continue to post with no photographer comments.
For myself, I learnt more from work with no technical data available: from a consideration of the information in a photograph, than from information about a photograph. |
Do you post your photos on pbase? They have the info right there when you upload your shot.
It does help me for some shots..but not all. I just like to know what someones settings were if I see their shot had some blur issues or to much contrast..and so on... Just helps me give a better critique. I also like to hear about the picture. Gives more meaning to it. I know a shot should speak for itself..but I dooo like to hear what you have to say about it. It could make an otherwise boring shot a unique and interesting image to view. |
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03/06/2008 03:27:39 PM · #423 |
Originally posted by mad_brewer:
Originally posted by aguapreta:
Here, here... more information from the photographers! I enjoy reading any story that goes with the photo, exif data, and post processing info. It definitely helps. |
The exif, or at least the basics is great, but what really brings these pictures to life is the story behind them. |
Exactly! |
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03/06/2008 11:50:25 PM · #424 |
Week 7
In the spirit of our upcoming blur challenge :)
I couldn't resist.
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03/07/2008 12:22:47 AM · #425 |
I keep on forgetting about this side challenge!
Here's another one with an overlay:
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