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« Reply #60 on: January 11, 2009, 03:11:20 PM » |
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Thanks for all the compliments, guys.
The frogs are a new exhibit at the Aquarium.
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« Reply #61 on: January 11, 2009, 11:00:58 PM » |
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Nice photos. Glad you are finding some use for the macro.
Never been to the aquarium, looks cool. Someday...
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« Reply #62 on: January 12, 2009, 06:55:19 AM » |
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even I've been there Kevin!!
awesome photos derrick!!
very sharp and great lighting.
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« Reply #63 on: January 12, 2009, 09:20:06 AM » |
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A few things about photography at the Aquarium:
- The lighting is not very good, fast lenses required.
- Shooting through thick glass/plexi really sucks, hence the lack of fish photos.
- Watch out for little kids.
- Use a monopod. I just sat my camera on top of an umbrella. Tripods are too big (see previous note).
Everytime I go to the aquarium, it rains. Last time I got an exhaust. This time I got good photos.
We should all go there again sometime. The Entertainment Book has a buy one get one coupon for admission.
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« Reply #64 on: January 12, 2009, 11:39:00 AM » |
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another option for lighting is off camera...have an assistant stand to the side and light the object from the side. then you can use polarizers to get rid of glare  I have all this nknowledge and ideas and no photos to show for it....*sigh* lol |
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« Reply #65 on: January 12, 2009, 11:46:20 AM » |
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Maybe we can go together the next time you come blam.
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« Reply #66 on: January 12, 2009, 12:53:33 PM » |
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another option for lighting is off camera...have an assistant stand to the side and light the object from the side. then you can use polarizers to get rid of glare I have all this nknowledge and ideas and no photos to show for it....*sigh* lol The glare wasn't that much of an issue. It was more the scratched plexi and distortion from it. Try to go early in the morning before the munchkins get their greasy little fingers all over the place. Haha. And try to choose a not-rainy day so you can actually get good pictures of the sea otters. |
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« Reply #67 on: January 12, 2009, 02:03:58 PM » |
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ahh i see.
on the way to jasper on saturday there was an elk on the side of the road with some crazy antlers and a dude set up about 50 feet away taking pics. it was quite a sight........never seen a lens that big in person
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« Reply #68 on: January 12, 2009, 03:59:58 PM » |
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ahh i see.
on the way to jasper on saturday there was an elk on the side of the road with some crazy antlers and a dude set up about 50 feet away taking pics. it was quite a sight........never seen a lens that big in person
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« Reply #69 on: January 12, 2009, 06:58:03 PM » |
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CJ asked if I wanted her to mug him. lol
i did not bring my camera and I totally regretted it.....TONS of wildlife on the roads...and the moon was full and VERY low....it was pretty much the most beautiful drive I've ever experienced.
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« Reply #70 on: January 12, 2009, 08:43:32 PM » |
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Wait until you try no. 3 road on chinese new year.
Unforgettable.
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« Reply #71 on: January 18, 2009, 08:09:32 PM » |
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« Reply #72 on: January 18, 2009, 08:12:53 PM » |
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very nice!
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« Reply #73 on: January 18, 2009, 08:29:24 PM » |
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Great Picture what setting did you have it on your camera to get this picture?
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« Reply #74 on: January 18, 2009, 08:53:44 PM » |
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Here is the original.  So just changed it to a nice sepia tone. Played with the clarity and contrast in RAW, and final conversion to JPG in Photoshop. |
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« Reply #75 on: January 19, 2009, 12:23:14 AM » |
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Fantastic shot. The first time I've seen Sepia done right. Normally I'm not a fan but it suits the shot so well. Great job.
Too bad the car is so dirty again now. Cries.
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« Reply #76 on: January 19, 2009, 01:27:58 AM » |
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Nice Drk! Great tone on the sepia
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« Reply #77 on: January 19, 2009, 04:56:33 AM » |
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I Love The Seat So Much  As Always, Derrick,Nice Pics |
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« Reply #78 on: January 19, 2009, 08:52:03 AM » |
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Thanks, guys. I am loving this 100mm Macro. It is so sharp all the time. I just leave it on my camera 24/7 now. Lots of walking backwards though. Haha. |
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« Reply #79 on: January 19, 2009, 08:57:23 AM » |
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I'jm glad you like it lar. I want to try it someday.  Kev |
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