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07/24/2008 12:35:40 AM · #176

Originally posted by griz210:

Hi fellow suckers. I need some advice on a shot, I shot my first maternity shot and am having trouble processing them. can someone give me some comments and ideas on this shot?
Thanks

I think it looks great as is. Perhaps a tiny bit more contrast. Maybe clone out the blind control bead thingys.

I think she will be totally enthralled with this shot. :)

07/24/2008 12:41:30 AM · #177

Originally posted by basssman7:

Originally posted by griz210:
Hi fellow suckers. I need some advice on a shot, I shot my first maternity shot and am having trouble processing them. can someone give me some comments and ideas on this shot?
Thanks

I think it looks great as is. Perhaps a tiny bit more contrast. Maybe clone out the blind control bead thingies.

I think she will be totally enthralled with this shot. :)

I concur with Ernie. I thought it was great as is also (just in case you didn't know what concur was ..hehehe) (I'm a bit of a smart a$$)

MAX!

Message edited by author 2008-07-24 00:42:05.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

07/24/2008 12:43:24 AM · #178

I was asked to do one of these maternity shoot things and I am not sure if I will do it or not. kinda freaks me out a bit.

griz210

Nikon D300s

07/24/2008 09:19:44 AM · #179

Originally posted by basssman7:

Originally posted by griz210:
Hi fellow suckers. I need some advice on a shot, I shot my first maternity shot and am having trouble processing them. can someone give me some comments and ideas on this shot?
Thanks

I think it looks great as is. Perhaps a tiny bit more contrast. Maybe clone out the blind control bead thingys.

I think she will be totally enthralled with this shot. :)

Thanks, thats a good idea to clone out the blind controls.I will remove them tonight when i get home. I am nervous on this one. Its a friends daughter and i want it to be as good as i can make it.

Message edited by author 2008-07-24 09:21:02.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

07/24/2008 01:09:23 PM · #180

Originally posted by griz210:

Hi fellow suckers. I need some advice on a shot, I shot my first maternity shot and am having trouble processing them. can someone give me some comments and ideas on this shot?
Thanks

I think it's awesome just the way it is.

I know you've gotten advice about this or that tidbit, but this is something that of late I've been realizing......real life has blind controls, maybe a pencil laying here or there, a hot sopt on an unimportant part of the image.

I try NOT to get mired in detail that doesn't make a big difference.

That said, if you ca remove them perfectly and that's what you want, it will clean it up.

This picture has a very real feel to it that I like very much. Nice work.

BTW, I probably wouldn't have even noticed them had they not been called out......8>)

Just my $0.02 US......YMMV.....

raish

Olympus C-2500L

07/24/2008 02:56:57 PM · #181

She's beautiful and it's a great picture.

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07/24/2008 03:47:55 PM · #182

Just thought I'd pass this on so y'all can see what we've got with Max.....8>)

07/24/2008 05:45:34 PM · #183

Originally posted by NikonJeb:

Just thought I'd pass this on so y'all can see what we've got with Max.....8>)

I have some in my freezer so I can be the first to make a snowman in the winter. He's just sitting in the deep freeze waiting for the cooler weather :)

MAX!

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

07/24/2008 07:15:00 PM · #184

Originally posted by Quigley:

Originally posted by NikonJeb:
Just thought I'd pass this on so y'all can see what we've got with Max.....8>)

I have some in my freezer so I can be the first to make a snowman in the winter. He's just sitting in the deep freeze waiting for the cooler weather :)

MAX!

Old snowmen never die....they just smell that way!

snaffles

Nikon D7100

07/24/2008 08:46:20 PM · #185

Originally posted by Quigley:

You stored snow from last year in your freezer....ummmmhmmm...*pulling up chair next to couch* and how long have you had this masochistic compulsion to hoard amounts of cold white stuff, Mr Quigley?...:-)

07/24/2008 10:09:59 PM · #186

Originally posted by snaffles:

Originally posted by Quigley:

Originally posted by NikonJeb:
Just thought I'd pass this on so y'all can see what we've got with Max.....8>)

I have some in my freezer so I can be the first to make a snowman in the winter. He's just sitting in the deep freeze waiting for the cooler weather :)

MAX!

You stored snow from last year in your freezer....ummmmhmmm...*pulling up chair next to couch* and how long have you had this masochistic compulsion to hoard amounts of cold white stuff, Mr Quigley?...:-)

Well Doc it's like this:

It's been a compulsive thing, ever since my first snowman was eaten by the tooth fairy. Not to mention the Easter bunny taking the carrot I saved all fall for the nose and then the note signed the Jolly Old Fat Man in Red, that read as follows (I saved it and memorized it):

"Dear Max:

As you know I take great pride in delivering presents to all the good little boys and girls, but as you are also aware (from past years) I give out coal to the bad ones.
Well this year I have some good news for you, because Santa (or one of my helpers) left his sack of coal on the kitchen counter, I find myself without coal for all the bad little ones.
Here's the good news, (for you anyway) I saw your snowman from your roof top and since your a real little bugger (I mean that in the kindest way of course) you have quite a collection, so I helped myself to it, (and here's the good part) I left you 2 dozen "Pet Rocks", they're all the rage this year and I've been handing them out like candy.

That being said, I would like to thank you for taking such good care of your coal, there's hope for you yet. I hope you enjoy your "Pet Rocks". See you next year."

Thank you

The Jolly Old Fat Man in Red

Santa.

Can you believe that jerk, taking my hard earned coal like that to give to some other little brats.

So I sat right down after reading his note and fired off a short one of my own.

"Dear Santa:

You rotten, no good, old fart that wears red. You got me seeing red by taking my snowman coal and now I have no eyes or shirt buttons that show up well in the dark, and what was the BIG idea of leaving me a sack full of useless rocks? I mean what the hell am I supposed to do with 2 dozen perfectly round rocks...... Never mind, I just unwrapped a sling shot from my older brother, I can't wait to see you next year, I think I'll stay up. Don't forget the coal, you thieving old fart, or else."

Yours truly

MAX!

WOW (wipes away tears) I think we had a break through

snaffles I've never told anybody that before, not even my wife. I feel great. I heading to the freezer right now to let frosty out so he can return to the atmosphere from whence he came. Then I'll sit my whole family down and tell of the progress we have made in such a short time. Do you do groups??

Yours in kind

MAX!

Message edited by author 2008-07-24 22:52:14.

07/24/2008 10:22:35 PM · #187

Max, you are either very funny or very wierd. I can't decide. ;)

07/24/2008 10:31:38 PM · #188

Originally posted by basssman7:

Max, you are either very funny or very weird. I can't decide. ;)

Funny I hope and a little weird too, that's what I get paid for :)~

Hey Ernie, when are we going to get out shooting, my shotgun's all polished up and I'm ready to go huntin' flowers, I hear they can be right mean during mating season. I gots me some extra hamo so I'm ready when you are.

MAX!

Try the veal I'll be hear all week ;-/

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G

07/25/2008 08:43:31 PM · #189

Good question Max.... perhaps next week I will make it up your way. :)

kashi

Nikon D60

07/25/2008 08:44:59 PM · #190

Originally posted by basssman7:

Max, you are either very funny or very wierd. I can't decide. ;)

I get to meet him on Sunday - I'll report back as to which it is ;)

07/25/2008 10:33:31 PM · #191

Originally posted by basssman7:

Max, you are either very funny or very wierd.

Yes....he is....

Fits right in here, don't he?.......8>)

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

07/25/2008 10:42:02 PM · #192

Originally posted by NikonJeb:

Originally posted by basssman7:
Max, you are either very funny or very wierd.

Yes....he is....

Fits right in here, don't he?.......8>)

Feels like home already I think I'll take a bath

Ahhhhh, that's better :)~

MAX!

Oh and Jeb, THANK YOU for knowing nothing about Canadian cars :)

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

07/26/2008 10:05:53 AM · #193

Any one about who'd like to help me choose my Cardboard box entry? My usual buddy has flown the coop for the weekend and won't be back until Monday.

raish

Olympus C-2500L

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

07/26/2008 11:21:54 AM · #194

I'll take a look, most gladly. Lord knows if it'll help... :-)

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

07/26/2008 02:19:03 PM · #195

Originally posted by raish:

I'll take a look, most gladly. Lord knows if it'll help... :-)

Thanks Peter! Sent you an email.

posthumous

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

07/26/2008 05:43:07 PM · #196

Welcome to Team Suck, MAX! In spite of some minor infractions with regard to capitalization and the interpretation of the word "secret" in "secret mission," you have successfully initiated yourself into our ranks. I was particularly impressed by your "what's in my pocket?" solution (q.v. The Hobbit) to your vexing problem, but your more conventional attempt also worked.

The next step of your assimilation begins with the selection of a team. I realize that you are already on a Team, Team Suck, but now you need to join a team within a team. We use this system because A) it confuses people and B) it allows for exciting weekly competitions which are currently being administered by meyers and quiet observation.

I've noticed there's some talk about you joining Team Minus. That's fine, but my preference is usually to pick a team that is currently low in participation. Rob or Mary could provide suggestions therefrom.

Wildcard

Canon EOS-20D

Tamron AF 55-200mm F4-5.6 LD Di-II for Canon

07/26/2008 06:22:28 PM · #197

Oo oo oo Can the Butterflys have Max? Sucking at entering stuff at all seems to be our favorite type of suckage.