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Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

03/23/2006 07:19:23 AM · #101

Ahh, I'm SO happy now. If only this stayed this high or higher, I'm be thrilled !

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And the comments are a combination of complimentary and constructive - and very true on the constructive criticism.

tjbel05

Nikon Z9

03/23/2006 07:20:49 AM · #102

AND UP A LITTLE MORE....

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holdingtime

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

03/23/2006 07:25:58 AM · #103

If your photoshop skilles are not good and mine are not competing in here against ppotoshop proes is difficult. It is a rare photo that looks exceptional in here without work. Many great photoes are overlooked because of this. And many average photoes ie. sunsets look awsome because of it. Try and look at the quality and composition of a photo when judging it.

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tjbel05

Nikon Z9

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

03/23/2006 07:31:38 AM · #104

as an art teacher and a qualified adjudicator for cambridge, i agree. constructive criticism isn't - 'oo, it's lovely' but - 'it's an interesting image, i like the exposure, but the composition could be improved if you cropped here, or shot from this angle, or burned here...'

And that is a perfect example. As some of the comments I have seen ,were not suggestive in ways to fix or reshoot.

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

03/23/2006 07:36:53 AM · #105

Originally posted by holdingtime:

Very true that.

I don't have photoshop, and the program I'm using (Paint Shop Pro 5) simply doesn't have the bells & whistles that PS does. Or, if it does, they're not somewhere I've found them yet.

Like - what the heck is "curves" ???

joycobb

Kodak EasyShare Z612

03/23/2006 07:51:00 AM · #106

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Slowly rising...hope this trend continues after yesterday morning's nosedive!

xianart

Canon EOS-7D

03/23/2006 08:28:33 AM · #107

Originally posted by kashi:

Originally posted by holdingtime:
If your photoshop skilles are not good and mine are not competing in here against ppotoshop proes is difficult. It is a rare photo that looks exceptional in here without work. Many great photoes are overlooked because of this. And many average photoes ie. sunsets look awsome because of it. Try and look at the quality and composition of a photo when judging it.

Very true that.

I don't have photoshop, and the program I'm using (Paint Shop Pro 5) simply doesn't have the bells & whistles that PS does. Or, if it does, they're not somewhere I've found them yet.

Like - what the heck is "curves" ???

yup. i try to take that into account when voting and commenting. if an image is good, but is out of focus, or needs just a little something, i won't mark it higher, but will say in the comment section where a little bump could make the image rate much higher.

i'm pretty sure photoshop elements has most of the stuff needed for a sharp image (i know microsift editor doesn't - my first entry was done on that, and lost a whole lot of res. going from full size to reduced), so if you can't afford a full PS, elements is pretty cheap - hey, it was free with my camera (ok, it was a pricey camera, but...). or, cultivate a friendship with someone who has studnet status - student reduction on the pscs2 is about 70%!

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

03/23/2006 08:46:50 AM · #108

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Well..... atleast it isn't a 5.0 anymore.

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

03/23/2006 08:53:19 AM · #109

Originally posted by xianart:

i'm pretty sure photoshop elements has most of the stuff needed for a sharp image (i know microsift editor doesn't - my first entry was done on that, and lost a whole lot of res. going from full size to reduced), so if you can't afford a full PS, elements is pretty cheap - hey, it was free with my camera (ok, it was a pricey camera, but...). or, cultivate a friendship with someone who has studnet status - student reduction on the pscs2 is about 70%!

Photoshop Elements runs about $100 here, and it's in the plans right now, but not the budget.

MadMan2k

Sony Alpha a6400

03/23/2006 11:05:13 AM · #110

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xianart

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

03/23/2006 01:18:40 PM · #111

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hmm. holding steady at.... mediocre.

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

03/23/2006 01:43:04 PM · #112

Originally posted by kashi:

Photoshop Elements runs about $100 here, and it's in the plans right now, but not the budget.

I understand there is a free program called "Gimp" that does all that elements does and possibly more. It is often mentioned as the program of choice for some in the forums.

Calling all Gimp users, can you help "kashi" out?

Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 VR

03/23/2006 02:08:49 PM · #113

Originally posted by KaDi:

Is this it KaDi ?

arjunas

Nikon D80

03/23/2006 02:08:52 PM · #114

GIMP == GNU Image Manipulation Program, and is free software. see //www.gimp.org for various builds.

edit to add: it's interface is a bit less savory than PS or other commercial software, but once you're used to it, it's just as functional. (and yes, it'll run on windows and Mac :) )

Arjuna

Message edited by author 2006-03-23 14:10:22.

tjbel05

Nikon Z9

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

03/23/2006 02:17:26 PM · #115

Up a smidge

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idnic

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

03/23/2006 02:18:42 PM · #116

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seems I got the commentors' attention but not the voters :(

mosall

Nikon D80

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Nikon

03/23/2006 02:22:55 PM · #117

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timfythetoo

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

03/23/2006 02:24:19 PM · #118

I use Photshop Elements 2 and you can get some free downloads to add curves and layer masks to the program. I have tried PScs on a trial basis and I have absolutley no clue what to do with most of it. 30 days just isnt enough time to really figure it out. Elements has most of the stuff you really need and it costs so little on ebay.

Probably even the best photo editor wouldn't have helped my entry by much.

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KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

03/23/2006 02:28:15 PM · #119

Originally posted by kashi:

Is this it KaDi ?

That would be the one. Just be aware that it takes time to learn these programs....you'll start out slow learning a few good tricks then, one day, it'll all be second nature to you. Good luck!

Edit to add: Be sure to check out their tutorials //www.gimp.org/tutorials/ I think you'll find others on the web as well.

Message edited by author 2006-03-23 14:29:33.

GrayGhost

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

03/23/2006 04:35:53 PM · #120

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Still horrible, but looks like Mambe or someone else might beat me out for the brown. Some blessed soul gave me a comment! Yeah!