Photo-A-Day II - Page 4

Fremlin · 14th February 2006, 6:33pm

Ah the Vale Bar!

*the transfer* · 14th February 2006, 11:17pm

Can't resist putting up just one more of the fabulous light earlier on this evening.

I did another with a greater depth of field, but it wasn't so nice. Do you think i picked the best point of focus?

(yes, i know it's slightly squint, but it is straight from the camera)

2plus2isfive · 14th February 2006, 11:49pm

Liking the tight depth of field in this aye! and the colour. I would've probably focused on the near side of the pokey out bit. This is too close to call really but it looks like it could be a bit off that.

*the transfer* · 14th February 2006, 11:53pm

I'm starting to use the manual focus on this digital camera - it's not as nice as that on my nikon, but it'll give me greater precision for things like this.
I think you're right - the focus is just beyond the bolt. D'oh... :rolleye2

*Potatojunkie* · 15th February 2006, 11:06am

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stu - ok pics. It's very hard to get decent images at exposures longer than ~1/30sec without a tripod. Have you any idea what the iso settings on your digtal camera are??

According to the Internets it's from 130 to 200. Automatic, I'm afraid. The Internet camera reviewer person was surprisingly nice, so I'm quite chuffed, now.

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Originally Posted by *the transfer*

You might like to try the whole flash+long exposure thing next time you're doing gig photography - that way there'll be some sharper bits while still capptureing movement and pretty lights

I'll give that a go next time I'm in gigland. Thanks, chops. I've fixed my wee tripod, too, so I'll give that a go.

Thermo · 15th February 2006, 5:00pm

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Originally Posted by *the transfer*

Can't resist putting up just one more of the fabulous light earlier on this evening.

I did another with a greater depth of field, but it wasn't so nice. Do you think i picked the best point of focus?

(yes, i know it's slightly squint, but it is straight from the camera)

I really like this, but its purely subjective as to where the main focal point is, but IMO i think its rather nice. The colours are great and i love the whispy cobweb too.
Theres my criticism, and heres a portrait i done today (Completely un-edited) :

*the transfer* · 15th February 2006, 5:11pm

ooh i like. Obv the symmetry-nazi in me is finding something a bit off with the lining up of the zip with the bottom of the mask - could do with being shifted a smidgeon to the right?

I like the way only one eye is visible

It's be cool if the eye was a bit clearer, but I'm not sure how that could be achieved when still maintaining the darkness of that side of the mask. Hrm. I'm sure there are some fancy lighting tricks which could be employed.

Planning on doing any further editing to it in photoshop/whatever? It's always interesting comparing the 'raw' image to how you visualise it to look finally.

TheSpandexHero · 15th February 2006, 5:19pm

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Originally Posted by *the transfer*

Can't resist putting up just one more of the fabulous light earlier on this evening.

I did another with a greater depth of field, but it wasn't so nice. Do you think i picked the best point of focus?

(yes, i know it's slightly squint, but it is straight from the camera)

This is good, but it would be great if the let hand side of the bolt was in focus, in my opinion.

I don't really have any new photos taken apart from some from a gig I was at last week.

Jody · 15th February 2006, 5:20pm

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Originally Posted by Potatojunkie

Needs to not have a big thumb sticking out of it, really.

She wouldn't sit still.

*Potatojunkie* · 15th February 2006, 5:25pm

Have more invisible hands.

Thermo · 15th February 2006, 5:29pm

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Originally Posted by *the transfer*

ooh i like. Obv the symmetry-nazi in me is finding something a bit off with the lining up of the zip with the bottom of the mask - could do with being shifted a smidgeon to the right?

I like the way only one eye is visible

It's be cool if the eye was a bit clearer, but I'm not sure how that could be achieved when still maintaining the darkness of that side of the mask. Hrm. I'm sure there are some fancy lighting tricks which could be employed.

Planning on doing any further editing to it in photoshop/whatever? It's always interesting comparing the 'raw' image to how you visualise it to look finally.

Thanks, never even noticed gthe zipper 'til you said now its mega bugging me

I was going to do soem rim lighting on it, but didnt have enough time to set it up sadly.
But my lecturer liked it and he wants to do some rim lighting and stuff with it next week or something, so ill report back with those if they happen.
And ill no doubt end up arsing abotu with it on photoshop but once i start i cant stop hence why i love/hate it so much! give it a bash tho

AsheAshe · 16th February 2006, 8:53pm

not a very polished job at all, cant quite get the hang of this lark.

Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 20D
Image Date: 2006:02:15 23:12:28
Flash Used: Yes (Manual)
Focal Length: 50.0mm
CCD Width: 3.77mm
Exposure Time: 0.010 s (1/100)
Aperture: f/4.0
ISO equiv: 200
White Balance: Auto
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual

Mrs H · 16th February 2006, 9:19pm

I aint a big fancy photographer, but i like to capture a wee moment with my trust lickle digi cam..

AsheAshe · 16th February 2006, 9:26pm

Thats awesome. why are you burying children in guitars though hah.

Mrs H · 17th February 2006, 11:36pm

Hah he always gets my guitars out when he is over. They get jumped on and he strums them pretending he is liam gallagher. I heard a cry of "Anny Gace! take ma fotie!" Then he put the guitars on himself,lol.