SteveT

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ProAm Imaging in Bradford have a very good reputation, I have not used them myself but of the two photography clubs I visit they both recommend them and the prices are apparently very good.


ProAm website here

Comment by SteveT posted on Where do you get your prints done? at 26/12/2009 - 16:25

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RichardDay wrote:
The best CRT's are better, but the average CRT is pretty poor. Unfortunately CRT's are now virtually obsolete and not generally available.

As others have said IPS and some PVA displays are the best for photo use.

For a mid priced high performance 24" 1920 x 1200 IPS monitor I would recommend the HP LP2475 LINK

It has very good reviews LINK, like all monitors, it is essential to calibrate properly.

I use an HP LP2065 monitor which is basically similar but with a 1600 x 1200 20.1" 4x3 screen.
I have recently bought the HP LP2475w and though I have nothing to compare it with other than my previous crappy monitor I am very pleased with it. I also bought a Spyder3 Elite and the difference pre / post calibration was quite small so the default settings were pretty close.
Incidentally I ordered directly from HP and the delivery time was very good.

Comment by SteveT posted on Monitors for photo work at 26/12/2009 - 16:17

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Yes but Canikon are perhaps donating the prizes, very cheap advertising if they are?
Would Pentax do the same?

Comment by SteveT posted on Guardian Photo Competition at 24/12/2009 - 10:00

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walkeja wrote:
Sigma - quality? Not in my experience, not unless like a "graunchy" movement.
Not that I am a lens expert but this lens has a very good reputation.
But dont take my word for it, read here for some user reviews.

I have this lens and my only negative would be that I only ever use it at the long end, and usually with a 1.4TC attached so the 100-200 bit is possibly a waste if I had the choice again I would just go for a 300 prime.

Comment by SteveT posted on Wanted Sigma 100-300 F4 and Sigma 1.4 TC at 23/12/2009 - 20:45

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I really like the last one, the hair and the smile make this image imo

Comment by SteveT posted on Women's football - Brasil at 21/12/2009 - 20:45

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I think the problem is, without being told, you would not know that the girl lying down is taking a photo which would mean the story behind the image is lost.
Good effort though I do like the thinking.

Comment by SteveT posted on Photographers & Stripes at 21/12/2009 - 20:42

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Unfortunately I think I am in one of the only places with virtualy no snow in the UK
Nice picture almost alpine

Comment by SteveT posted on Snow shots at 21/12/2009 - 20:39

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To reduce the red cast, one way is to simply use colour balance Image > Adjustments > Color balance and then move the slider away from red.
You could also mess about with the reds in Hue / saturation

If you will permit me here is a quick effort, which may or may not be to your taste

Comment Image

Comment by SteveT posted on Little Crosby Church at 21/12/2009 - 20:37

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realy nice shot this, lovely composition, god use of dof and it really holds the attention. Just posted on this shot your flickr by the way

Comment by SteveT posted on Elephantine juxtaposition at 20/12/2009 - 19:44

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K10D wrote:
A slightly rotated ND grad would give even better effect.

Regards
When you say 'slightly' rotated do you measn for the sky or to include the brighter area of water?

Comment by SteveT posted on Beresford Dale at 20/12/2009 - 19:14

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