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Photo of the day June 2017
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P5260191.jpgAll these Spring flowers and landscapes coupled with a week of decent weather run the risk of putting me in a positive mood - time to get us in the mood for summer...Mono conversion of an earlier post. Comments always appreciated.
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New Lanark mono by another scotsman, on Flickr
New Lanark mono by another scotsman, on Flickr
One from Bracklinn Falls, Callander, Scotland at the weekend. For a smile, when I took this shot I had just climbed Ben A'an. 6 and a quarter mile round trip. My thigh muscles were cramped up horrendously and I was on the verge of tears kneeling down to get this shot off of the bridge. I hope it was worth it!
DSC02586.jpg by Ken OHagan, on Flickr
DSC02586.jpg@kenoh Thanks for the feedback. I like your waterfall shot. Excuse the horrendous pun, but there is a nice 'flow' to it from top to bottom. Have you been putting Colin Priors advice to good use? Also, how you finding the big NDs?
@Apple fanboy Thanks for the comment.
@anotherscotsman Thanks for the feedback. I'm about to print a test version to see what it looks like.
Lough Leane & Muckross Lake by Joe, on Flickr
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I have been trying to yes. Good question though... I wonder if anyone sees an improvement in my work over the past month since the course....
I am trying to look for shapes and be more sensitive to alignments.
The big lesson of course is time of day to avoid flat light. My challenge is I get to go out with the girls to nice places but they wont go at dawn so there is a compromise.
I am loving the NDs but I need to remember to keep taking camera into manual mode with the grad on otherwise the camera balances the exposure and ruins the effect.
Also, on the day we went up Ben'An, got to the top and found out I had left the big stopper on my desk at home... AAAARGH!!!!
Thanks for kind words on the flow of the water image. I want to go back when my knees arent shot to hell, a few angles wanted to get that I just couldnt do that day.
I have been trying to yes. Good question though... I wonder if anyone sees an improvement in my work over the past month since the course....
I am trying to look for shapes and be more sensitive to alignments.
The big lesson of course is time of day to avoid flat light. My challenge is I get to go out with the girls to nice places but they wont go at dawn so there is a compromise.
I am loving the NDs but I need to remember to keep taking camera into manual mode with the grad on otherwise the camera balances the exposure and ruins the effect.
Also, on the day we went up Ben'An, got to the top and found out I had left the big stopper on my desk at home... AAAARGH!!!!
Thanks for kind words on the flow of the water image. I want to go back when my knees arent shot to hell, a few angles wanted to get that I just couldnt do that day.
I think compositionally, I can see a difference with the waterfall shot. It looks to have been well considered. I've not been very active here recently but will keep a keen eye on your work. NDs are great when you get used to them, grads or not. I always shoot manual
Flat light can work well in certain situations, thinking of foliage and the waterfall scene you posted - that's when overcast light can actually help.
As for the Big Stopper, it could have been worse. Forgetting to pack a battery after charging it or a memory card would be worse! I've not done that thankfully.
Definitely go back to that spot when you're feeling less sore. I often go back to the same places. Some more often than others but it really expands your knowledge of a scene and when is best to get the shot. I'd love to see that scene on a calm autumn day, so that the turning leaves don't blow about and you can get a 1/2s or 1/4s shutter for the water
I think compositionally, I can see a difference with the waterfall shot. It looks to have been well considered. I've not been very active here recently but will keep a keen eye on your work. NDs are great when you get used to them, grads or not. I always shoot manual
Flat light can work well in certain situations, thinking of foliage and the waterfall scene you posted - that's when overcast light can actually help.
As for the Big Stopper, it could have been worse. Forgetting to pack a battery after charging it or a memory card would be worse! I've not done that thankfully.
Definitely go back to that spot when you're feeling less sore. I often go back to the same places. Some more often than others but it really expands your knowledge of a scene and when is best to get the shot. I'd love to see that scene on a calm autumn day, so that the turning leaves don't blow about and you can get a 1/2s or 1/4s shutter for the water
I agree you need to do a scouting trip once then go back at least once more as you need to go through the "wish I had got that one while I was there" process... If I look at my pictures of Finnich Glen, my first images were really bad, me second set less so as I knew the lay of the land and also remembered wellies the second time!
I love the colors here. I never see colors like that anywhere I go!
This is stunning.
Another moo from our trip to a zoo around Memorial Day.
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Another lovely shot. The pano works well with the composition.![]()
Lough Leane & Muckross Lake by Joe, on Flickr
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I love some rare steak!Another moo from our trip to a zoo around Memorial Day.
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Revisiting a site more than once is a good idea to get the best shots. Also if your there with the wrong lighting the first time a second visit means you already know your composition etc.
Of course I'm lucky to get out to visit somewhere once let alone twice!
Also taking the girls with you might compromise your photography time, but enjoy that family time whilst you can. Whilst I'm sure it won't end as dramatically as mine did, but some day they'll be ditching you for the local shopping centre with their friends
They are both off to their wee pals as I write this to play with water balloons. A game I have moaned when playing for the past few years but I find myself missing all of a sudden having been snubbed for the Little Mix generation...
Well could be worse. They could be ditching you for boys!
You could always get up early, do the photography then come home to take them out.
Of course that's if your knees are up to it old man!
The camping trip we went on is a group of old high school friends of my husband's. Last year one of the friends passed away from a lengthy illness, and this year we set off a balloon in her honor at sunset.
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Playing around with macro in the garden today...
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Salmon Pink Rose by Hugh Russell, on Flickr
Sony A7, SMC Macro Takumar 100mm @ f/11
Cheers
Hugh
Salmon Pink Rose by Hugh Russell, on Flickr
Sony A7, SMC Macro Takumar 100mm @ f/11
Cheers
Hugh
Hi Chris, I have to jump in here before chaos ensues and anarchy reigns supreme and say that I'm enjoying your shots of the "Barred Owl".Mother Screech Owl in the shade.
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~ Peter
Better than work! Nice job.Playing around with macro in the garden today...
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Salmon Pink Rose by Hugh Russell, on Flickr
Sony A7, SMC Macro Takumar 100mm @ f/11
Cheers
Hugh
Nice shot. But can he play like that? I've seen some strange techniques used by farmers in the Polish High Tatra, but the way he handles the bow and violin is 'unique'.
Thanks ! They are indeed called 'Barred' owls. I'm no expert on birds, owls, or flowers for that matter. Thanks for the correction
All that extra time on your hands to practice! How's it going?Thank you sir. Think I'm getting the hang of this lens at last
Cheers
Hugh
One of the things I like about macro is you can often find something to photograph right on your door stop.