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Comment by Prieni posted on Fortnightly competition #30 - Curves at 10/12/2009 - 13:45
I think I have a good name for this series: Bokeh triathlon
Is that bokeh explosion in the background your Christmas tree? The last one makes me think it is.
Interesting series. I would like it even better when the top of the plane the objects stand on would be without pattern. This is a bit distracting (and for me in a negative way whereas the light spots and circles from the background are distracting in a positive way).
Prieni
Is that bokeh explosion in the background your Christmas tree? The last one makes me think it is.
Interesting series. I would like it even better when the top of the plane the objects stand on would be without pattern. This is a bit distracting (and for me in a negative way whereas the light spots and circles from the background are distracting in a positive way).
Prieni
Comment by Prieni posted on Late night, larking about at 10/12/2009 - 07:20
Aiki wrote:
This competition is like a desease ! Cant get rid of it.
(Have i got anything acceptable or not.)
So I am waiting for the next theme
I think that at least for this round your shot was more than acceptable. It's a great shot.This competition is like a desease ! Cant get rid of it.
(Have i got anything acceptable or not.)
So I am waiting for the next theme
On the addictive potential you are quite right, it's almost as bad as LBA. But PUFCPA is a bit long winded (Pentax User Fortnightly Competition Participation Addiction). On the other hand it might sound good on a sick note...
Prieni
Comment by Prieni posted on Fortnightly competition #30 - Curves at 10/12/2009 - 07:04
pentaxian450 wrote:
Set the exposure compensation to -1 1/2 to 2, and use fill in flash. That will solve the problem.
All said.Set the exposure compensation to -1 1/2 to 2, and use fill in flash. That will solve the problem.
Comment by Prieni posted on Help, with Burnt out sky please. at 09/12/2009 - 21:33
Impressive winning shot, Dr. Mhuni is on a winning spree as it seems. Congratulations, I love that shot!
And thanks to mikew for swift and competent judging.
I stood around that bend for about a quarter of an hour (and it was very nippy) waiting for the light to fade enough for a long exposure. The cars were almost all slowing down when they spotted the tripod next to a chevron, wouldn't be surprised to learn that this "speed trap" made it to the local radio stations.
Thanks again mikew for an interesting competition!
Prieni
And thanks to mikew for swift and competent judging.
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I am hesitant to question this but those chevrons – do they add or detract to the composition? It looks better to me when I cover them up.
I guess it's a matter of taste. I quite liked them and for me they add to the picture.I am hesitant to question this but those chevrons – do they add or detract to the composition? It looks better to me when I cover them up.
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I like the way the tilt accentuates the way the clouds are sweeping off into corner which could have been more pronounced with the 12-24 (which I think you have).
Nope, unfortunately not. I could not have used it anyway as there were more signs to the left (had to clone one out as it is).I like the way the tilt accentuates the way the clouds are sweeping off into corner which could have been more pronounced with the 12-24 (which I think you have).
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The colours all round are OK but I am a little disturbed by the way the red acts as a halo in the further distance. I think this shows how a careful choice of time of day can make such a difference. I expect I would have chosen total darkness and then there would be less to hold the eye and draw it round that curve.
I did choose the time of day with care. I intended to have the landscape in the background and the texture of the tarmac clearly seen.The colours all round are OK but I am a little disturbed by the way the red acts as a halo in the further distance. I think this shows how a careful choice of time of day can make such a difference. I expect I would have chosen total darkness and then there would be less to hold the eye and draw it round that curve.
I stood around that bend for about a quarter of an hour (and it was very nippy) waiting for the light to fade enough for a long exposure. The cars were almost all slowing down when they spotted the tripod next to a chevron, wouldn't be surprised to learn that this "speed trap" made it to the local radio stations.
Thanks again mikew for an interesting competition!
Prieni
Comment by Prieni posted on Fortnightly competition #30 - Curves at 09/12/2009 - 20:14
Three seaside shots.
First from the Baltic:
Beach glider
[IMG]http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/Prieni/_PRI6131fc.jpg[/IMG]
Then two from nearly a year ago near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:
Curling up
[IMG]http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/Prieni/_RDP5224fc.jpg[/IMG]
Neptune's tongue
[IMG]http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/Prieni/_RDP5356fc.jpg[/IMG]
All three with the Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro.
C&C welcome,
Prieni
First from the Baltic:
Beach glider
[IMG]http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/Prieni/_PRI6131fc.jpg[/IMG]
Then two from nearly a year ago near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:
Curling up
[IMG]http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/Prieni/_RDP5224fc.jpg[/IMG]
Neptune's tongue
[IMG]http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/Prieni/_RDP5356fc.jpg[/IMG]
All three with the Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro.
C&C welcome,
Prieni
My my, this seems to be a very good competition theme...
Prieni
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Comment by Prieni posted on Fortnightly competition #30 - Curves Discussion at 07/12/2009 - 18:15
If you can see only a hint of the ones I think that is exactly as it should be.
Tim, I think you are right about the shot, though. The background (a piece of black cloth) was not quite all black. I added a black layer with layer mode soft light and masked the phone. This does look a bit "unreal"...
Stefan, thanks for reminding me on that advertising shot. I quite like it
And yes, it seems you know my photos better than I do. But then, you only have seen a little fraction of all of them .
Prieni
Tim, I think you are right about the shot, though. The background (a piece of black cloth) was not quite all black. I added a black layer with layer mode soft light and masked the phone. This does look a bit "unreal"...
Stefan, thanks for reminding me on that advertising shot. I quite like it
And yes, it seems you know my photos better than I do. But then, you only have seen a little fraction of all of them .
Prieni
Comment by Prieni posted on Alternative curve at 06/12/2009 - 11:06
Second that, like that crop much better. Sky is wonderful!
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Comment by Prieni posted on Moored Boats at 06/12/2009 - 10:00
..............I felt I had a bit of an unfair advantage owning ol' Fishy (was surprised a couple of other entrants didn't use theirs..................