Multi-Cruiser Posted June 14, 2012 #1651 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Venice is one of my favorite cities, I could spend a week there taking pictures. The light wasn't great when we went to Murano, but I do love their glass. Vic That looks like the work of Dale Chihuly, the guy that created the glass art on the ceiling of the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted June 15, 2012 #1652 Share Posted June 15, 2012 How in the world would you ever get this home in 1 piece? Vic With GREAT care ... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dileep Posted June 19, 2012 #1653 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted June 19, 2012 #1654 Share Posted June 19, 2012 http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff386/mmkbx75/IMG_0572.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dileep Posted June 19, 2012 #1655 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Venice is one of my favorite cities, I could spend a week there taking pictures. The light wasn't great when we went to Murano, but I do love their glass Vic Murano is great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treven Posted June 20, 2012 #1656 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) Took this last week on a cruise, Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau AK: http://treven.smugmug.com/Travel/Alaska/Juneau/i-tczWdw3/0/L/Juneau-AK-029-L.jpg Edited June 20, 2012 by Treven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutho Posted June 20, 2012 #1657 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRoff Posted June 21, 2012 #1658 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Once again, I didn't use my camera today, at least not for this picture. I took it a week or so ago and have been playing with some photoshop induced rain. A similar, no rain, shot is here. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharod Posted June 24, 2012 #1659 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Young dove by the pond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victress2007 Posted June 24, 2012 #1660 Share Posted June 24, 2012 A couple souvenirs from out trip this month, the tablecloth from Burano and the glasses from Murano. The champagne bucket is an old souvenir from France and a trip to Champagne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Rox! Posted June 26, 2012 #1661 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I went to the local zoo this weekend to practice with my new 70-300 Tamron zoom so I will be more familiar with it on my cruise to Alaska next month. Here is a shot where I obviously got the exposure wrong. Although it's not likely to be full on sunlight in Alaska:) How would you recommend I fix this issue? and I mean before taking the photo, not after. I don't have any software for photoshop or anything like that. Thanks, T-Rox [email=""][/email] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Rox! Posted June 26, 2012 #1662 Share Posted June 26, 2012 This guy cooperated a little more by staying in the shade and smiling for the camera:D[email=""][/email] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Rox! Posted June 26, 2012 #1663 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Another question for the pros ... please help me to learn, I promise you won't hurt my feelings, I have thick skin. This photo appears to have the focus off. I was using autofocus, but it looks like the body/feathers are in focus, while the head is a little out of focus. Should I be using a different focal point, or was my depth of field too low, or something else? Any advice would be appreciated.:confused: [email=""][/email] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootr Posted June 26, 2012 #1664 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I'm by no means a pro, but I do try to keep my DOF to 18" or so for people and animals - stuff like this. My Tamron does the same thing - but I'm thinking it might be a calibration issue with the AF on my lens. What's wrong with the Zebra shot? I could see having the face a shade lighter, but then the background might get distractingly washed out. For as much range that frame has to cover, looks OK to me. Otherwise, does your camera have an Auto-Bracket function? It can then take a shot brighter and one (or more) dimmer - just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Rox! Posted June 27, 2012 #1665 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I think the background on the zebra is way too bright. My Pentax K-5 has a +/- button, which I assume is for bracketing. I will read up on it in my manual. That would be very helpful to know. Thanks. When you shoot this type of subject at 18" do you let the camera set the rest, or is it best to just try several settings until you find the balance you like? I am specifically trying to find out the most efficient way to get it right, since I will need to be very fast on the whale watching tour and I don't want to revert back to Auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Cruiser Posted June 27, 2012 #1666 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I think the background on the zebra is way too bright. My Pentax K-5 has a +/- button, which I assume is for bracketing. I will read up on it in my manual. That would be very helpful to know. Thanks. When you shoot this type of subject at 18" do you let the camera set the rest, or is it best to just try several settings until you find the balance you like? I am specifically trying to find out the most efficient way to get it right, since I will need to be very fast on the whale watching tour and I don't want to revert back to Auto. The +/- button should be to set your exposure compensation. It is used to adjust the exposure if you need to lighten or darken an image from the settings the camera chose. Bracketing is a different issue. That is used to three or more exposures of the same image for creating an HDR photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Rox! Posted June 27, 2012 #1667 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Thanks Bryan. I obviously have a lot more reading/practicing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Cruiser Posted June 27, 2012 #1668 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Thanks Bryan. I obviously have a lot more reading/practicing to do. No problem! I have a lot more learning to do too. I am nowhere near an expert. I learn as I go :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Cruiser Posted June 27, 2012 #1669 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I think the background on the zebra is way too bright. My Pentax K-5 has a +/- button, which I assume is for bracketing. I will read up on it in my manual. That would be very helpful to know. Thanks. When you shoot this type of subject at 18" do you let the camera set the rest, or is it best to just try several settings until you find the balance you like? I am specifically trying to find out the most efficient way to get it right, since I will need to be very fast on the whale watching tour and I don't want to revert back to Auto. To try to answer your other question, you might want to try a little "cheating". Take one shot in Auto mode, then look at your histogram or camera's data, and see what settings your camera chose. Then you can use those as a starting point in Manual mode. If you're new to DSLR shooting, try using Aperture Priority mode before jumping into full Manual mode. Set the Aperture to a reasonable diameter for the available light and let the camera choose the shutter speed. I hope that helps a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Rox! Posted June 27, 2012 #1670 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Thanks. I will practice some more and try using Av. I used to be pretty good at the old film cameras, but I am having a hard time adjusting from my digital point and shoot to the DSLR. I used it last year in Italy and Spain and I was happy with it, but pretty much left it on Automatic setting all the time. I have had some success with manual mode, but it takes me a long time to get it set up. I will use your tips and others I have received and practice, practice practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted June 28, 2012 #1671 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare electro Posted June 28, 2012 #1672 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Took some photos of my friend's new baby this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victress2007 Posted June 30, 2012 #1673 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Babies are so cute! Some look just like their moms - but not all of them! Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharod Posted June 30, 2012 #1674 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Two from today Mourning dove watching over his mate who was sitting on the nest My dragonfly returned for a second photo shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pierces Posted June 30, 2012 Author #1675 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Two from today Mourning dove watching over his mate who was sitting on the nest Maybe mourning the flower that the dragonfly apparently killed! Nice shots! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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