Nice shots Ate Lauren! What fisheye lens are you using?

@Bernie: They're basically the same. The only significant difference is the pixel count: 6 megapixels for the D40 and 10.2 megapixels for the D60. Anyway, the pixel count won't matter if you're not going to print large copies of your photos. :)

^^ I see...the price was reported to be only a few thousand pesos daw...and what lens will I use as an "all purpose lens" which will basically cover from portrait to landscape to low light and night shots, etc? I would like to begin first as a starter for dSLR rather than going on "specialized" lens which gives specialized results, for me kasi parang another level na yung specialized lens...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3440448100_5a917d730e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/3440448494_3f40f51124.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3439632721_d9de402b85.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3440445160_63c444f1aa.jpg

more photos in my blog http://wynngd.blogspot.com/

^^ wow! galing!

very nice, wynn!! :okay:


@sinjin, thanks! :) it's the 16mm nikon fisheye.


@habagatcentral, i believe that the prices of brand new D40 and D60 will drop by second half of the year because Nikon is releasing a new entry level dSLR - the D5000 - so it'll be a good time to buy one.

yay...totoo ba yung mga dugo wynn?

kung magddrop nga ang price ng Nikon DSLRs, makakabili na rin ako. :cry: sa wakas.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3595/3417484635_04dacc889d_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3417503341_1fb33a116a_o.jpg

Ahh...kakamiss maggala sa hk. kung may pera lang ako katulad ni ms lauren. ;) ganda ng kuha. the airport is amazing as usual. and the best part of it is...you get to shoot anywhere you want without the hassle of being apprehended by the police.

I'm looking for a Panasonic Lumix ZS1/TZ6 camera in RP. Anyone knows a store in Manila who sell the latest Lumix cameras?

This camera is available in ebay but it's location is HK. Mga magkano ang tax kung ~P16,000 and camera?
:)

^^ i'm not familiar with that model but i know Digital Walker @greenbelt 5 + vmall has Lumix LX3 so they might have other Panasonic models too. hope this helps.

I think everyone here does post-processing here in their photos..well, not all but some or mostly. Lets face it, we do this and some ethical questions are raised regarding the "ethics of post-processing." I'll be a hypocrite if I say I don't do it.

Some said that this is very "un-artist" and unfair to the photographers who alter photos for the sake of art and it does alter reality, making reality more of a "fantasy." Others say that a bit of enhancement would not hurt reality as manifested in photography.

Which is which?

This is a post I made in the LuzViMinda thread after one of our fellow forumers made a comment to another forumer. The comments of the former did raised some questions about the ethics of post-processing.

As amateur or professional photographers, what is your say about this topic?

;35802234']Im sorry if some of you took offense against my post regarding post processing, napansin ko lang naman na minsan some shots that use much post processing eh medyo parang may colors na sobrang matingkad (in the pic I commented eh napansin ko ang green) and nawawala ang shadows

Sometimes (to me) as a viewer eh nasisira ang pics kasi (personally) I like yung natural na itsura ng subject

But as Bernie says, its an art..then so be it
This would be my last OT regarding this topic. Sometimes it depends on how the camera processes colours. It depends on who captures the shot. The importance in photography, even within the ethics of photojournalism, is that there is nothing altered in the reality that it displays, except some visual enhancement. I think almost every professional photographer that I know does post-processing nowadays "to enhance" and "not to alter."

Anyway, I think this would be more appropriate if we move the discussion about post-processing photography in Photography 101 thread...huwag na lang idelete ang discussion na to but i-move lang. This seems to be a nice topic to divulge in. :)

I'll have my statement reposted in Photography 101 thread so that a more deep discussion may be discussed there.

^^and this is the image referred to :)

The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu
Apr. 26, 2009 by rustyboi (http://www.flickr.com/photos/restymail/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3571/3475874133_b8aabd7681_o.jpg

Hello guys, this is my first time to post here in Photography 101. i've been following this thread in the archives, now reading page 39 out of 120+ pages :lol:

i recently got myself a Nikon D60. i don't know much about the settings (poor me hehe)... on the photo posted above, i was using automatic mode. i've always been using it. i hope i can attend a formal class in photography soon, i don't feel good not having the knowledge to use my cam properly :lol:

i would really appreciate comments on how i could have done better with this photo. :)

I know nothing about photography and i just based my comments on my lay mans observation..

On that particular photo, napa comment lang ako kasi parang makulimlim ang panahon pero matingkad ang ibang colors like the trees, some greens and reds then nawala ang shadows dun sa green columns malapit sa brown trellis

If I hurt the photographer sa comment ko then Im sorry.

Siguro iba lang talaga ang taste ko pagdating sa pag observe ng pictures..One particular photgrapher na gusto ko ang kuha eh si Alingatong, Im not sure if may post processing involved sa kuha nya or kung ano bang ginagawa nya pero kahit matingkad ang mga kulay ng pics nya eh "natural" pa rin ang dating para sa akin..

^^ If I am the photographer that you referred to...I don't feel offended (this is my dos sentimos if I was at Rustyboi's position) since it is your opinion and no personal bashing regarding it. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and in fact you raised a question about the what ifs and what nots of post-processing. :)

actually, even without post processing, you can get vivid (matingkad) colors in your pictures by boosting the saturation in the camera settings. kanya-kanyang taste lang yan. i myself go for more natural colors but that is not to say i don't like pictures with vivid colors. art is always a matter of one's personal taste.

if you shoot with auto modes, the pre sets that came with the camera sometimes boost the vividness/saturation depending on the mode you picked.

ang problema lang sa vivid colors, di sya maganda i-print. at least that is what the "teacher" at the workshop i attended said. i think the problem lies on the limitations of ink.

on the subject on whether it is right or wrong to do post processing, i think all the professional photogs i know do. and they're experts in softwares like photoshop & lightroom. post is also known as the digital darkroom. i dunno if you guys realize that PS stuff like dodge & burn among others were actually derived from developing processes back in the days of film.

One thing why I do post-processing is that I'm using a point and shoot camera that has a limited settings to manipulate with. I myself personally like vivid and warm colours and at the same time, "contrasty" black and white/monochromatic. It depends on what subject am I gonna process. Some others don't need processing as it satisfies my preference on the photo.

Before and After
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h102/cebupics3/Ayala%20Center%20Cebu/DSCx_0353a.jpg http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h102/cebupics3/Ayala%20Center%20Cebu/DSCx_0353b.jpg

it was explained on my flickr about the weather condition during the time I took the pic. it was summer hot/bright sunlight while at the same time raining or about to rain thus the dark clouds. i don't know why there should be shadows on the green columns near the trellies waway. the raw file (unedited version) clearly shows no alteration or change of shadow position, etc.

second, the scene is indeed colorful. the buildings are really that colorful. the plants are also really that green :yes: that's why people who've been to the place don't really notice anything over-enhancement with the picture, as the place is already "naturally vivid", filled with strong colors.

^^ I like the one on the left better kasi to me mas "matapang" ang colors nung sa right..

sorry for the lay mans term :lol:

here's another photo. no post-processing except resizing the image. :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3478208623_d8b71301b1.jpg

Nice angle. The real colors of the Ayala terraces are really captured the way you see it with your naked eye..

actually, even without post processing, you can get vivid (matingkad) colors in your pictures by boosting the saturation in the camera settings. kanya-kanyang taste lang yan. i myself go for more natural colors but that is not to say i don't like pictures with vivid colors. art is always a matter of one's personal taste.

if you shoot with auto modes, the pre sets that came with the camera sometimes boost the vividness/saturation depending on the mode you picked.

ang problema lang sa vivid colors, di sya maganda i-print. at least that is what the "teacher" at the workshop i attended said. i think the problem lies on the limitations of ink.

on the subject on whether it is right or wrong to do post processing, i think all the professional photogs i know do. and they're experts in softwares like photoshop & lightroom. post is also known as the digital darkroom. i dunno if you guys realize that PS stuff like dodge & burn among others were actually derived from developing processes back in the days of film.


Lauren,

tamang tama...
Here are some sample shots I took with VIVID setting on my camera.


http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/D300/DSC_1379-2.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/D300/DSC_1375-1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/D300/DSC_1467-1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/D300/DSC_1535-1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/D300/DSC_1527copy-1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/D300/DSC_1364-1.jpg

I've been using Photoshop ever since I could remember. I use it most of the time basically for cropping and adding watermarks and I am not denying, I do sometimes make some adjustments for detail enhancements specially when I'm doing Glamour photography which I think most of the photographers in this field do. But at times I do drastic post processing to make an actual effect that will be obvious to everyone.

I have nothing against post processing and only the individual will know if its too much or not.

^^ beautiful bird shots, Ash! :okay:



i forgot to mention that for those of us who shoot RAW (like moi :)), post processing isn't an option, it's a must. basically, we're taking full control rather than allow our cameras to process the raw files.

and i agree with Ash - i believe every one has the freedom to do as he pleases with his photos :)

^^ But could possibly a point and shoot camera be enhanced into something of a dSLR quality? Is it ethical or unethical to do this?

^^ bat naman magiging unethical? (di ko lang gets paanong may tama or mali :D)

^^ But could possibly a point and shoot camera be enhanced into something of a dSLR quality? Is it ethical or unethical to do this?

others have no business how a photographer does with his own photos, bernie. hehe

;35858964']^^ bat naman magiging unethical? (di ko lang gets paanong may tama or mali :D)

others have no business how a photographer does with his own photos, bernie. hehe
The thing here is that is it ethical or unethical to edit pictures? What are the parameters of "committing a photographer's sin" or a much stricter "photojourn's sin" as what they say?

Because I am also into post-processing. Most of my photos are post-processed enhanced because my intention is to bring out the colours or something out of the subject. Since my P&S camera's feature is limited yet I've been wanting to achieve at least dSLR quality.

It is something that I ask because it may be called "cheating" by professional photographers since "it does not capture the natural thing."

@Boyet, again there is nothing wrong with you commenting...It is something that I have to ask for opinion of the others as well.

^^ i wouldn't consider editing as cheating... to me, it's another form of art.

i guess it all depends on what the photo will be use for - say you're joining a photo contest where there's always a set of rules.

in photo journalism, photos will have to be more factual. again, that doesn't restrict photogs to create some sort of effects to emphasize what they'd like to say in the photos. some convert it to minimalist b/w. take wynn, i like his treatment of his PJ shots - they're edited for emphasis but i wouldn't call it cheating.

@Boyet, again there is nothing wrong with you commenting...It is something that I have to ask for opinion of the others as well.

and my question wasnt related to my earlier post naman..tinatanong ko lang paanong may tama or mali sa photography..to me tama lahat yan (unless of course yung mga cases na ineedit ang photo for malicious purposes lol)

sa akin kasi walang tama or mali pero may di lang maganda (again subjective depende sa tumitingin)

As a viewer, Post processing is fine sa akin, its just sometimes eh overdone na ang iba, yung iba naman sa tingin ko eh di maganda ang kuha pero binabawi lang sa "effects" and OA na tuloy ang dating..

Again im saying this as an observer lang naman. I know some of you are passionate about your craft and im just voicing out my observations sa mga photos na nakikita ko (be it SSC or outside SSC)

^^hmmm i'm just curious, have you thought some of bernie's photos being posted as overdone? since most of it are post-processed. :dunno:

"effects" are so common in flickr.com, in fact, most "overdone" photos are coming from "award-winning" photographers.

;35860392']Again im saying this as an observer lang naman. I know some of you are passionate about your craft and im just voicing out my observations sa mga photos na nakikita ko (be it SSC or outside SSC)

there shouldn't be any problem voicing out an opinion, but you should know first if you are "in a position" to make such. don't you think it's odd to hear comments coming from someone who's not even into photography? ;)

To be honest, yes, ive seen some photos by him that, to me, looked "overdone"

usually im particular about colors, pag sumobra ng tingkad to the point that unnatural na ang paglitaw nya eh di ko nagugustuhan..but hey its just my opinion wag naman sana kayong maapektuhan..

With regards to those "award winning" photos, well I dont care, if it dont look nice to me then anong use nung "award" diba? :lol:

;35861292']With regards to those "award winning" photos, well I dont care, if it dont look nice to me then anong use nung "award" diba? :lol:

to simply put it, you don't appreciate the "art" in it. that's why it's really odd for you to voice out your opinion in photographs. i'm not saying it's wrong, it's just odd. hehehe

to simply put it, you don't appreciate the "art" in it. that's why it's really odd for you to voice out your opinion in photographs. i'm not saying it's wrong, it's just odd. hehehe

care to explain?

^^I just did..

Okay, again: you don't appreciate "over-done" photos which to some or many photographers is art. :)

pasensya na ha medyo mahina akong umintindi eh..kaya nga pina elaborate ko sa iyo :lol:

Oh well, kanya kanyang taste lang naman yan, Im just posting to share my POV sa issue na ito..

kasi baka lang minsan sobrang tutok na tayo sa art natin eh di na tayo open sa observation ng iba :) To me post processing is ok, minsan lang , to me eh nasosobrahan and di na maganda tignan..and like i posted earlier, im mostly particular sa color

Anyway, di rin naman siguro masamang mag comment as long as walang bastusan since the mere fact na pinost natin ang picture eh open to comments ito be it papuri or disapproval

^^ Actually yes...Another photog friend did say that some of my photos are overdone...especially in colours. The problem is that I really would like to see my photos in such a vivid way that is somehow a cross between what is reality and what is fantasy...this is how I interpret my photos...I would like to exude such warmth and exaggeration on it because I like to...especially in seemingly dull photo that is taken.

In other words, I have the option to have it exaggerated and others aren't. It depends on me on how to interpret it, as long as it does not alter reality as manifested.

Maybe if I have a dSLR, post-processing would be lessened as compared to now.

Actually I like this thing of scrutiny. It feels like I'm back in front of the thesis panelists during the first draft presentation. In order to have it improve one must stand the comments, may it be subtle or harsh, to produce a good thesis. :)

Of course, the beauty is in the eye of the beholder and opinions are very much welcome...basta wag lang personalan. :D

Thanks for the comments. :)

This is an example of unedited and edited:

Sorry, I lost the unedited photo but this should give a glimpse of the difference between unedited and processed for an Olympus Mu-800 P&S Digicam on similar subject, lighting, aperture, exposure, etc.

Unedited
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/P1237804.jpg

Edited
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3254371831_08e6649471.jpg?v=0

and here's another one

Unedited
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/P4130868.jpg

Edited
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/mapastreet.jpg

^^ Actually yes...Another photog friend did say that some of my photos are overdone...especially in colours. The problem is that I really would like to see my photos in such a vivid way that is somehow a cross between what is reality and what is fantasy...this is how I interpret my photos...I would like to exude such warmth and exaggeration on it because I like to...especially in seemingly dull photo that is taken.

In other words, I have the option to have it exaggerated and others aren't. It depends on me on how to interpret it, as long as it does not alter reality as manifested.

Maybe if I have a dSLR, post-processing would be lessened as compared to now.

Actually I like this thing of scrutiny. It feels like I'm back in front of the thesis panelists during the first draft presentation. In order to have it improve one must stand the comments, may it be subtle or harsh, to produce a good thesis. :)

Of course, the beauty is in the eye of the beholder and opinions are very much welcome...basta wag lang personalan. :D

Thanks for the comments. :)

kahit pa i alter mo ang reality hehe oks lang, kasi sa iyo naman yun eh, you have to satisfy your taste first bago ang iba diba? :)

pa comment lang berns ha hehe sa first pic oks lang ang edited and unedited although maganda na yung first pic in the first place so parang di na kailangan i edit (except if you are going for a certain look)

etong sa second ang sinasabi ko, some colors dont look natural..di ko ma explain pero halata ko na there is something unnatural about the greens and reds.. then gaya nung parang pedestrian bridge (again di ko ma explain pero parang tumapang ang color nya na parang unnatural ang paglitaw nya)

other than that gumanda nga naman ang pic pero yun lang may ibang colors na "lumilitaw" na parang na didistract ako :)
Of course observation ko lang yun, syempre kung ganun talaga gusto mong mangyari eh ok din hehe

^^ By the way regarding vivid colours, in Photoshop there is a certain limitation in using the Match Colour-Colour Intensity slide...especially during overcast skies.

Yeah, you are correct Boyet. But again, its a process for most photo-enthusiasts to have critics judge the photo in order to fill in the gap of improving the skills, may it be taking the photo or editing the photo. :)

pa try hehe

http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/6414/p4130868.jpg (http://img2.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p4130868.jpg)


naaah di ko rin type, siguro di lang basta isang layer dapat hehe

there shouldn't be any problem voicing out an opinion, but you should know first if you are "in a position" to make such. don't you think it's odd to hear comments coming from someone who's not even into photography? ;)

Of course not!, alangan naman porket im not into photography eh puro "wow" and "amazing" lang ang pwede kong i comment .

Ang problem siguro eh pag may napacomment ang isang tulad ko sa photo ng taong mataas ang ego lol but then di ko na problema yun, the mere fact na shinare nya ang pic eh dapat open sya di lang sa papuri kundi sa disapproval din :yes:

As long as di naman ako nagmamarunong about technical terms eh wala naman problema, comment lang naman ang ginagawa ko based on how I feel about the photo eh tsaka di lang naman ang mga taong into photography ang marunong mag appreciate eh..

;35869944']Of course not!, alangan naman porket im not into photography eh puro "wow" and "amazing" lang ang pwede kong i comment .

Ang problem siguro eh pag may napacomment ang isang tulad ko sa photo ng taong mataas ang ego lol but then di ko na problema yun, the mere fact na shinare nya ang pic eh dapat open sya di lang sa papuri kundi sa disapproval din :yes:

As long as di naman ako nagmamarunong about technical terms eh wala naman problema, comment lang naman ang ginagawa ko based on how I feel about the photo eh tsaka di lang naman ang mga taong into photography ang marunong mag appreciate eh..

I agree. Ako nga eh, I value the comments of ordinary people more than people who are into the same field as I am. :)

;35869108']pa try hehe

http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/6414/p4130868.jpg (http://img2.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p4130868.jpg)


naaah di ko rin type, siguro di lang basta isang layer dapat hehe

You mean HDR? Multiple layers? Hehehe!!! Actually, isang layer lang naman yung inedit ko....:lol:

Another photo-enhanced and photo-merged (from at least 5 photos) to create a panorama photo. I heard that Photoshop C4 has a photo-merging capability that would need not manual merger.

Iloilo City Proper from Muelle Loney Bridge
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/panoramariverweb.jpg

The Red See:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/Askal82/Image%20art/spring.jpg

Dog tags:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/Askal82/Image%20art/soldier.jpg

Light and shadow:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/Askal82/Image%20art/artdeco.jpg

The thing here is that is it ethical or unethical to edit pictures? What are the parameters of "committing a photographer's sin" or a much stricter "photojourn's sin" as what they say?

Because I am also into post-processing. Most of my photos are post-processed enhanced because my intention is to bring out the colours or something out of the subject. Since my P&S camera's feature is limited yet I've been wanting to achieve at least dSLR quality.

It is something that I ask because it may be called "cheating" by professional photographers since "it does not capture the natural thing."

@Boyet, again there is nothing wrong with you commenting...It is something that I have to ask for opinion of the others as well.

Berns, if you feel that post processing or editing is a form of cheating, then don't do it. Often times, your conscience will dictate you whether what your doing is ethical or not.

Back in highschool days, I've only heard of the ethics of choosing a subject. With the advent of post processing softwares, the guidelines are yet to be written. But we don't really need one. We know what's outrightly wrong and what's not. Most are falling in between. Then you'll be do the judgment.

In the meantime, you would not claim something is there when in fact you just made it appear it's there in the photo. Then that's cheating. Don't be overly concerned. ;)

Let's take HDR images for instance. They appear appealing, even wow me at times. Why, they look way better than the real thing. But others may not be as amused. One might ask - do you really need the HDR to get good images? Can you not make something based on "what you see is what you get" principle? Goes to show that preferences differ from one person to another. What one considers as an "art" is really a form of "trash" for others. That holds true not only in the world of photography...i.e., visual arts, but also in other forms of art.

Kanya kanyang trip lang yan...

^^ In short, "beauty is in the eyes of the beholder." :D

Also, criticisms in art and mostly everything we see is good...as long as it is constructive..basta wala lang personalan na "Amapangit ng gawa mo, sing pangit ng ugali mo" thingies, hehehehe!!! :nocrook:

It is in the way that we develop our skills...much like artists do. Again, photography is also a form of art. :)

And..I wouldn't stop post-processing since I believe I don't cheat people...bahala na sila mag-appreciate, as long as I express what is it there. Like literary writing or painting, photography does not need only just to be within the bounds of reality but let your imagination wander and bask in the beauty of art. :)

oops! the camera slipped :nuts:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3493529034_ebf4eab0f1_o.jpg



just kidding... it's just another version of painting with light i learned recently :)

^^ nice!

just learned how to instantly add watermark using photoshop....

anyway, here are the result of some instant shots, hoping for suggestion, constructive criticisms... hehehe

(Canon EOS 300D with hacked firmware for RAW on all modes!)

http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5249/33594989.4c20ec.jpg
http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5249/33594979.73708b.jpg
http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5249/33594982.28a671.jpg
http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5249/33594983.58e2ae.jpg
http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5249/33594984.d3c708.jpg
http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5249/33594985.42ddb5.jpg
http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5249/33594986.29cd80.jpg
http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5249/33594987.f9c3ea.jpg

I think I'd do just fine with macros....?? (and seemingly, almost everyone else would do just fine with macros, hehehe)

^^ new dSLR? congrats! i like the last shot best in terms of composition. try to avoid putting your subject in the middle of the frame. keeping shooting :)


^^ nice!

thanks!



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3641/3479385498_385d21e720_o.jpg

^^ nice shot! ganda ng lens nyan ahhhh... (drooling... hehehe)

^^ new dSLR? congrats! i like the last shot best in terms of composition. try to avoid putting your subject in the middle of the frame. keeping shooting :)


thanks very much! yup, i kinda forgot about the rule of thirds, bwehehehe, as for that dog... he's sort off camera shy... nakakainis...lumalayo lagi... hehe

what's that effect ms lauren? may naka mount ba sa lens to have the effect? was that taken somewhere in Luzon? noticed that most of our beaches in the island are very rich in iron (black) sand. visayan beaches are rich in limestone (white).

Vince, didn't notice the rest of your photos until Ms Lauren mentioned "last photo." wouldnt you mind editing your post so they are aligned vertically? and congrats for the new DSLR! i like your rose photo. it looks just fine having the sub in the center. but for the rest - you can place them off center following the rule of thirds. ;)

^^thanks thanks!

anyway, repost ko dito (para tirahin ng mga comments... hehehe)

http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5250/33600079.d9d38e.jpg
http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5250/33600099.cafc10.jpg
http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5250/33605914.274ea7.jpg
(zoomed out while taking shot... hehe, natutuwa lang ako sa technique na yan)
http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5250/33605917.ca443a.jpg
(hate the weather... hirap umiwas maulanan)
http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5250/33605922.747459.jpg
... hmmm, overexposed ata sa processing... ulitin ko kaya from scratch yung raw?
http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5250/33600093.532f5a.jpg
... out of focus... ewan ko ba... tinamad na ako magbasa ng manual kung paano mag manual focus, hehehe

^^ IMHO the shots of the cat and the dog are okay :okay:

yung tree shot naman, i would have preferred not to cut the people at the waist level. ok rin naman sana kung buo sila coz mas ma emphasize yung size nung tree.

that last one sayang out of focus. pagtyagaan mo magbasa ng manual kahit nakakaantok - it's important. what you can do nalang is to read first only that part that you need - like for now, how to focus. next time na yung iba.


@francis, i used a fisheye lens :)

^ Nice fisheye shot Ate Lauren! Bilog ang mundo. Was the shot taken in Bataan? I badly
want a fisheye pero kailangan ko pang mag-ipon. Ang mahal ng hobby na 'to. :lol:

@Vince: I like the cat shots best in the 2nd set and the first set. :okay:

^^ yup, that was shot at Bataan. :) i highly recommend the fisheye... you literally see the world differently :okay:

^ Thanks, I just scanned through the net about it and read that it's best for full-frame cameras, and that DX users should get the 10.5mm fisheye instead. Do you agree?

oops! the camera slipped :nuts:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3493529034_ebf4eab0f1_o.jpg



just kidding... it's just another version of painting with light i learned recently :)

Love this! I should try light painting hehe

^^ hehe! thanks! it was kinda like playing nga eh :)



@Sinjin, yup, for DX you have to go with the 10.5 fisheye to get the same effect :)

@Vince: I like the cat shots best in the 2nd set and the first set. :okay:

thanks thanks! cat lover here! hehe

^^ IMHO the shots of the cat and the dog are okay :okay:

yung tree shot naman, i would have preferred not to cut the people at the waist level. ok rin naman sana kung buo sila coz mas ma emphasize yung size nung tree.

that last one sayang out of focus. pagtyagaan mo magbasa ng manual kahit nakakaantok - it's important. what you can do nalang is to read first only that part that you need - like for now, how to focus. next time na yung iba.


hehe, thanks!

yung tree shot (trivia: thats the "fertility tree" of UPLB) actually, tinry kong tanggalin sa frame yung mga tao, para mukhang malungkot yung place, kaso napalakas ata yung press ko sa shutter button, ayun, hehe... at grabe ang putik dun, soggy wet na ang lupa, basa na medyas ko, yung ilang students ng PE eh nag paa na lang nung may time-trial sila... hehe

re: focus, finally alam ko na mag manual focus! :nuts: hehe, nakakainis na kasi yung auto focus, sumasala paminsan minsan, heheheh...

^^ yup, that was shot at Bataan. :) i highly recommend the fisheye... you literally see the world differently :okay:

:drool: fisheye lens... :drool:

has anyone here tried out the old technique of using convex mirrors? heheh, a-la fisheye lens ang effect... gusto ko ma try... hehe

actually, even without post processing, you can get vivid (matingkad) colors in your pictures by boosting the saturation in the camera settings. kanya-kanyang taste lang yan. i myself go for more natural colors but that is not to say i don't like pictures with vivid colors. art is always a matter of one's personal taste.

if you shoot with auto modes, the pre sets that came with the camera sometimes boost the vividness/saturation depending on the mode you picked.

ang problema lang sa vivid colors, di sya maganda i-print. at least that is what the "teacher" at the workshop i attended said. i think the problem lies on the limitations of ink.

on the subject on whether it is right or wrong to do post processing, i think all the professional photogs i know do. and they're experts in softwares like photoshop & lightroom. post is also known as the digital darkroom. i dunno if you guys realize that PS stuff like dodge & burn among others were actually derived from developing processes back in the days of film.

agree to this....

besides, in my opinion, post processing, at least the part where you manipulate the RAW image saturation, brightness, WB, sharpness, shadows, etc. is what point-and-shoot cams also do automatically on the captured image, before compressing and recording it, those with dSLR's on the other hand, prefer to do this manually. (opinyon ko lang ha... hehehe)

ILOCOS TRIP

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3505605017_19de8a8129.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3506419446_8022e3ecbf.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/3505610167_fbc00e2e87.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/3505611831_ccb5f2e7bc_b.jpg

more photos in my blog: http://wynngd.blogspot.com/

ahhh...your photos are amazing wynn. makes me wanna go to Ilocos. i like the second one. parang setting sa fiction movie.

Great photos, Wynn! I really love the treatment you apply on your photos. Consistent siya at talagang may mensaheng pinararating. :)

^^Salamat sa inyong dalawa. Sinj ikaw pala ung andun kahapon... sensya na nagmamadali ako kasi may ka meet din ako nung hapon na un eh... next time.

PATAFA National Open - International Invitational Athletics Championship
Lingayen, Pangasinan - May 10-12, 2009
DAY 2

some selected shots

http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33705577.1eb91a.jpg http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33705580.75d4fe.jpg

http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33705584.f8bc68.jpg http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33705596.5d9463.jpg

http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33705597.822b29.jpg http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33705602.cede43.jpg

http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33705624.a187ad.jpg http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33705651.837d18.jpg

http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33705653.ecada0.jpg http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33705661.4ee4b1.jpg

http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33705788.167ada.jpg http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33705863.8522e9.jpg

http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33705903.354801.jpg http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33705955.74a81d.jpg

http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33705961.5626f9.jpg http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33706011.bf1e3a.jpg

http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33706028.d4ef39.jpg http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33705967.cbb3f2.jpg

http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33705713.f217c4.jpg http://nor.zorpia.com/0/5266/33705691.7e14ec.jpg

All DAY2 (11 May 2009) pics here: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=36750266&postcount=487



...

In image processing, computer graphics, and photography, high dynamic range imaging (HDRI or just HDR) is a set of techniques that allows a greater dynamic range of luminances between light and dark areas of a scene than normal digital imaging techniques. The intention of HDRI is to accurately represent the wide range of intensity levels found in real scenes ranging from direct sunlight to shadows.

This method was developed to produce a high dynamic range image from a set of photographs taken with a range of exposures. With the rising popularity of digital cameras and easy-to-use desktop software, the term HDR is now popularly used[3] to refer to this process. This composite technique is different from (and may be of lesser or greater quality than) the production of an image from a single exposure of a sensor that has a native high dynamic range. Tone mapping is also used to display HDR images on devices with a low native dynamic range, such as a computer screen. (wikipedia)

I went to CCP this afternoon to take some photos to use for HDR, and here are the results. Images are rendered using Photomatrix Pro 3.1, camera used is Olympus 795SW

http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu182/wetboxers/P5160055_6_7.jpg

http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu182/wetboxers/P5160063_1_2.jpg

http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu182/wetboxers/P5160018_19_20.jpg

Glamour photography with Victoria and Nivine:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/D300/Victoria%20Portrait/DSC_2304.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/D300/Victoria%20Portrait/DSC_2383.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/D300/Nivine%20Photoshoot/DSC_2839-1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/D300/Nivine%20Photoshoot/DSC_3028.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/D300/Nivine%20Photoshoot/DSC_2992-1.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m83/cross_eyes/IMG_4819copy.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m83/cross_eyes/IMG_4822copy.jpg

^ Nice shots! :okay:
@vince: Galing ng mga kuha! :okay:
@Ash: Wow, ibang level ka na, 'di ka na mareach! :D

http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu182/wetboxers/P5160064_5_6.jpg

[HDR, Photomatrix 3.1, Olympus 795SW]

I'm a big fan of HDR technique and always implement it in my landscape shots. Here are some of my HDRed Photos. I always use Burst mode +/- 1 step and combined them using Photomatrix software.

Manila Baywalk
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/2597604212_7ebb9fc9b2.jpg

Manila Cathedral
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2596772055_087ec11401_o.jpg

Dragon Boats
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2653599839_dd4342b740_o.jpg

Taal Vista view
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3201014824_005eee9943_o.jpg


Here are some of my photos in HDR
http://wynngd.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-world-in-hdr-high-dynamic-range.html

^^ i agree! :)

@wynn, beautiful shots as usual :okay:


@vince, nice set! i like you compostions :)


@ash, your models are so natural!! the last 2 shots are my faves :okay: ;)


@la wood, beautiful bokeh! :)

some shots from my first try with studio strobes

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3503459950_3dc44d14f1_o.jpg



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/3502390765_e12825bcb6_o.jpg

can you guys please enlighten me on where i can find photomatrix? ;) thanks in advance :)

^ You can download a trial version at www.hdrsoft.com

but then you can download the full version via torrent :laugh:

the keys are also available in bittorrent, for good or bad.

the trial versions put watermarks on the generated images

@ wynngd

i love the dragonboat pic :cheers:

thank you everyone! :D

Laq, strobist ka na? hehe
Its nice playing with lighting no. :D


nice work everyone! keep on posting... :okay:

@laq ganda nung unang photo! Magaling!!!

ang galing nyo kumuha! waaahhh!!

@wynn, thanks! :)



@ash, fun pala mag studio shoot :)

cool! great shots everyone. you all look like pros. i think we started thread 1 with almost everyone as amateur!

beautiful gals ash. are they Western Europeans? I like the last photo best.
vince, i like the doggy horsing around photo. i think your watermark will be better off as half transparent as it is now. ;)
la wood, i like your style. tell me about your gears! i like the first one.
ms lauren, i'm sure you had fun taking those shots. models are very natural and spontaneous. i like your timing of capture of their emotions. both of them. and i like your use of deeper dof for both frames.

:okay:

^^ thanks, Francis! :) this may sound weird (funny weird :)) but that model looks better in b/w than in color. another model that i've shot looked better naman in color than in b/w. go figure! :nuts: it's a personal preference i think :) Ash's models look pretty good in color ;)

btw, is anyone here into infrared? mind sharing your post processing workflow? :)

i'm going :nuts: working on post. finally, on the 3rd day, i think i'm getting there :) this was a test shot while my cam's WB was being customed by the workshop team. my first time to post process IR...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2390/3541324952_90ecd00ceb_o.jpg




and this is my first IR shot. it was a partly cloudy day but what the heck, i wanted to give it a shot ;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3550991774_41472f0562_o.jpg

^aaaamazzzingg!!! :eek: :bow: I've always wanted to try infrared. You need special equipment for IR, right?

^^
You will be needing an IR filter or a costumized IR camera. Been trying IR too, but I dont get satisfactory effects most of the time. Di pa rin lumalabas ang kulay na gusto ko. Kelangan pa kasing i costumize ang white balance nito, which I havent tried yet. Binawi ko na lng sa post processing. Here's some of my sample pics.

http://images.raphroad.multiply.com/image/2/photos/15/500x500/10/IMG-6393.jpg?et=kynMMX8shJxxneBjV32IMQ&nmid=215011303

http://images.raphroad.multiply.com/image/2/photos/15/500x500/3/IMG-5873.jpg?et=F3bIgeAIEkuYx1pu2hteZA&nmid=215011303

;37062066']^aaaamazzzingg!!! :eek: :bow: I've always wanted to try infrared. You need special equipment for IR, right?

infoMax carries some IR filter, around 2500 ata...


good primer for IR photography
http://www.dpfwiw.com/ir.htm

beautiful gals ash. are they Western Europeans? I like the last photo best.

The first model, Victoria is a Russian while Nivine is a Lebanese. Nivine was a little bit conscious with the people around watching her. She is a muslim thats why but she's very willing knowing that she comes from a conservative family.

Most of the people around here have very strong features unlike people in some Asian countries. :D


^^ thanks, Francis! :) this may sound weird (funny weird :)) but that model looks better in b/w than in color. another model that i've shot looked better naman in color than in b/w. go figure! :nuts: it's a personal preference i think :) Ash's models look pretty good in color ;)

Lauren, Yes I think B/W looks better on her. Nararamdaman ko hehehe. Mostly it works better in the genre of the portrait. :okay:

And I agree, working in a studio have more advantages compared to outdoor photo shoots. Syempre you have to carry all the equipments, then set it up, and of course its all about choosing a good location. Its stressful but very rewarding.:D

btw, is anyone here into infrared? mind sharing your post processing workflow? :)

i'm going :nuts: working on post. finally, on the 3rd day, i think i'm getting there :) this was a test shot while my cam's WB was being customed by the workshop team. my first time to post process IR...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2390/3541324952_90ecd00ceb_o.jpg



WOW amazing! Like it:okay:
Hay I haven't tried IR. Sabi nga nila its best talaga if you have the filter. :)

thanks, guys! :) kakaloka mag pp nyan :nuts: but i think it will get easier once you get the hang of it :)


@dx, they're right, you'll need an IR filter and a tripod. when you use IR filters, you'll usually end up with long exposures hence the need for a tripod.


@kintoy, thanks for the link... will check it out

@Ph Man,thanks
as for my status i'll be an enthusiast photographer forever.
here are my equipments:
50mm f1.8
100mm f2.8
17-40mm f4
70-200mm f2.8
430 ex11
rebel xt

i don't usually stay out under the sun at mid day but just could not resist the chance to shoot some IR :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3559228792_af393c9f97_o.jpg

i don't usually stay out under the sun at mid day but just could not resist the chance to shoot some IR :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3559228792_af393c9f97_o.jpg

I just love the various textures and patterns in this shot. :okay:

Hehehee.... recent pics of buildings/structures seen from Philsports/ULTRA

http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5283/33812828.103b1b.jpg

http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5283/33812837.7b277f.jpg

http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5283/33812849.5b0de2.jpg

http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5283/33812961.79bf7d.jpg

http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5283/33812881.a0a70e.jpg

http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5283/33812886.dd18ee.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m83/cross_eyes/IMG_1989.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m83/cross_eyes/IMG_1936.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m83/cross_eyes/IMG_2081.jpg

^^ ei, the last girl looks sort of like Ash!! :)

i've a current fascination for infrareds :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/3609960171_32498b1e00_o.jpg



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3624888972_3fa39c980e_o.jpg



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3371/3624317923_ecf8ed72d6_o.jpg

i've a current fascination for infrareds :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/3609960171_32498b1e00_o.jpg



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3624888972_3fa39c980e_o.jpg



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3371/3624317923_ecf8ed72d6_o.jpg


^^ Ganda nito... Ano po yung settings nyo maam? Di ko pa rin makuha ang tamang white balance kapag nag iinfrared.

^^ thanks! i use manual mode, f8, 30 seconds.

don't forget to use the IR filter when you custom the WB. also use manual mode. good luck! :)

^^ ei, the last girl looks sort of like Ash!! :)

ahahaha :lol:

^^ thanks! i use manual mode, f8, 30 seconds.

don't forget to use the IR filter when you custom the WB. also use manual mode. good luck! :)

Tried doing IR with WB costum settings calibrated on a green grass with IR filter attached. It made more greens to appear pero ang blue very minimal pa rin. Di ko nakuha ang white foliage effect. Siguro dahil mababa na ang araw at cloudy nung time ng pagshot ko. Here are my shots... same loc.. Hehe.

http://images.raphroad.multiply.com/image/2/photos/24/500x500/1/IMG-0097.jpg?et=l%2ChU%2Cmsnq61ApyLvXzg3kw&nmid=259344227

http://images.raphroad.multiply.com/image/1/photos/24/500x500/2/IMG-0186.jpg?et=S59N30K9RIW67rqLTuyOog&nmid=259344227

http://images.raphroad.multiply.com/image/1/photos/24/500x500/3/IMG-0188b.jpg?et=qqHtTAFdCVlZUv6WWukgVA&nmid=259344227

I just played with the levels and saturation of each colors to get this effect. :)

Bumblebee

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3667475551_06b9cb9566.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2464/3668281206_6934871479.jpg

Optimus

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3299/3667477079_328e165bbf.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3668282664_e2dd38618e.jpg

more on http://wynngd.blogspot.com/

Rapuy, that's great.

Do you do that in photoshop or directly from camera?

I guess P&Shoot camera does not have infrared shoot, at least mine Canon S5.





GBU!

Bumblebee

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3667475551_06b9cb9566.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2464/3668281206_6934871479.jpg

Optimus

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3299/3667477079_328e165bbf.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3668282664_e2dd38618e.jpg

more on http://wynngd.blogspot.com/

coolness! I like them! Nice shots Wynn. I was in Greenhills last Sunday together with a friend...He bought 2 action figures. One is Bee, forgot the other one.

^^Thanks Francis! So far I already have Optimus LC, Bee D, Jazz D and Sideswipe D. Medyo mahigpit ang Toy Kindom, They won't let me buy 2 sideswipes kasi may naghohoard daw. and a friend of mine told me na mas mahal sa Greenhills. magtyaga na lang daw magpabalikbalik sa mga toy stores for new deliveries.

Kulang ko pa for my nest fleet are Jetfire LC, Ironhide VS, Ratchet VS, mudflap D, skids D and ung 3 motorcycle

http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/rhodel2000/Bohol/100_2932.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/3791396603_680844b25c_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/3792211358_356392a0b6_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/3791397773_b9153bdae9_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3490/3791399785_de31729a6d_o.jpg

more on http://wynngd.blogspot.com/

http://experienceiloilo.com/show_image_NpAdvSinglePhoto.php?filename=/2009/09/iloilo.jpg&cat=17&pid=488&cache=false

Just want to join in this thread :) This is one of my processed images.

some macro shots this time :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/3929033372_957d7d3f15_o.jpg



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/3936183815_ebc15430ac_o.jpg



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3506/3936965720_945d9dedbd_o.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj53/svenz_2008/MG-6616.jpg

Anybody knows a place over there where I can have my pics blown up to 20in x 30in size?

been busy doing this. im still new at this one.


http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/1835/gsgs.jpg


http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7915/dsc77asa.jpg


^^ first pic is better than the 2nd one

anong name ng kambal mo?
:D

Anybody knows a place over there where I can have my pics blown up to 20in x 30in size?

I've blown up my late Lolo's photo 2 weeks ago in Columbia Store in SM Megamall. They have higher price per photo compare with fujifilm but the quality is a lot better.

My problem with fujifilm is that their machine is not well calibrated to create an output similar to what you see in your monitor. If you're a semi-pro or pro photographer, I suggest you go to Columbia or JTPhoto. http://www.jtphotoworld.com/

Todos Los Santos

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/4074186972_c6f52df8e1_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/4073426779_a6302d47aa_o.jpg

meron ba sa inyo marunong sa face transformation? pa lecture naman. Here's a pic that i made but still needs improvement. Tsaka pano mag add ng aura around a person?


http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/6519/ichigo2.jpg

Ang gagaling ng mga kuha dito!



http://lrg103.zorpia.com/0/5283/33812886.dd18ee.jpg

Paano po ba makukunan ng hindi nakaliyad ang isang gusali?

Hi everyone, saan kaya pwede makabili ng replacement Nikon lens cap (18-55mm)? Thanks

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/1509/dsc1407ibex.jpg

;47318967']Hi everyone, saan kaya pwede makabili ng replacement Nikon lens cap (18-55mm)? Thanks

i think you can get generic lens cap for Nikon lenses from Tay Hua. hth

shooting street. "'te picchuran mo naman ako"

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2579/4137085382_7c70dd805b_o.jpg



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4132948697_994396a500_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2601/4154727675_ce567db98e_o.jpg



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2629/4155497806_d87cd3fcc4_o.jpg

;47318967']Hi everyone, saan kaya pwede makabili ng replacement Nikon lens cap (18-55mm)? Thanks

Meron sa Digital Photo something... meron sa Trinoma o kaya sa Greenbelt 5. Sa Hidalgo, marami din for sure. :)

^^ This photo looks so depressing. Even so without the HDR effect. :(

Manila Cathedral
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2596772055_087ec11401_o.jpg

Taal Vista view
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3201014824_005eee9943_o.jpg

I love these two photos!:applause:

been busy doing this. im still new at this one.


http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/1835/gsgs.jpg


http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7915/dsc77asa.jpg


^^ first pic is better than the 2nd one

Actually.:D

The cabinet over the second JM in the second pic has a dent. The third JM in the second pic has a sorta halo.:D

Todos Los Santos

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/4074186972_c6f52df8e1_b.jpg

Great pano shot! Beautiful!

i think you can get generic lens cap for Nikon lenses from Tay Hua. hth

Meron sa Digital Photo something... meron sa Trinoma o kaya sa Greenbelt 5. Sa Hidalgo, marami din for sure. :)

Thanks Ms. Lauren and Raph! I already found one at Columbia Photo in SM Megamall. I'm not sure if it's genuine but it has a Nikon logo and it's almost the same price as the generic one offered by Tay Hua. :okay:

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/1509/dsc1407ibex.jpg


Oooh la la!!! ang gandah gandah aaaayyy!!!

been busy doing this. im still new at this one.


http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/1835/gsgs.jpg


http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7915/dsc77asa.jpg


^^ first pic is better than the 2nd one

lam mu, gwapo ka dung. di ako nagjojowk. aaaay!!!

lam mu, gwapo ka dung. di ako nagjojowk. aaaay!!!

ibyang!nandito ka pala haha nanghuhunting pa ng guapo:bash::bash::bash:balikan mo nga yung SSC introduce yourself natin dun,tayong na nga lang dalawa tao dun iniiwanan mo pa haha:lol::lol::lol::lol:

some macro shots this time :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/3929033372_957d7d3f15_o.jpg



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/3936183815_ebc15430ac_o.jpg



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3506/3936965720_945d9dedbd_o.jpg

I am loving your macro shots. Hayz. Kainggit! :D

Mader lauren ano ngang gmit mo na cam?

^^ ei Kent, thanks! those were shot with my trusty d40x ;)

Did you use a special macro lens? or just an extension tube?

^^ ei Kent, thanks! those were shot with my trusty d40x ;)

it's just d40x? I thought it was d60 or d90. nice shots. why can't I have shots like that? hehe im using d40 which is almost similar naman to d40x right?

cross-post ko lang mga attempts ko sa macro photography hehe

Lotus. Bell Church, Benguet
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs269.snc1/9620_137185887893_505907893_2694420_2171545_n.jpg

Unknown flower with cobwebs. Legazpi City
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs269.snc1/9620_137185567893_505907893_2694408_7498353_n.jpg

Spider. Legazpi City
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs249.snc1/9620_137185652893_505907893_2694412_4848766_n.jpg

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs249.snc1/9620_137185592893_505907893_2694410_3215656_n.jpg

Butterfly pupae. Baluarte, Vigan
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs249.snc1/9620_137186082893_505907893_2694426_6179553_n.jpg

Waves rushing in. Pagudpud
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs249.snc1/9620_137292992893_505907893_2695689_4052913_n.jpg

More photos here (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=113767&id=505907893&l=756f3cf3c6)

Did you use a special macro lens? or just an extension tube?

yup, the nikkor micro/macro 105VR + a raynox 250 macro conversion lens. it's not possible to get that kind magnification with just the micro/macro lens.



it's just d40x? I thought it was d60 or d90. nice shots. why can't I have shots like that? hehe im using d40 which is almost similar naman to d40x right?

thanks! yeah, i think the only difference is that the d40x is 10mp while the d40 is 6mp.

^^ im relieved that my cam can produce those kind of shots since ur also a D40 user. feeling ko kasi di ganon kaganda yung results ng mga shots ko. It's just that I need more skills. hehe.

how about dun sa shots mo sa mga bata? you used your D40x at those shots? mag kano yung macro lens mo? sorry daming tanong. :D

^^ i'm not familiar with the current price of the 105VR pero try mo rin ang Sigma micro 150mm HSM coz the reviews are pretty good also. yung mga kids from my street shoot were all shot with the d700 + 85 1.4 - my fave walkaround combo :)

^^ thanks for the info. ang mahal nung my lens I checked it at amazon nasa 800 USD. never in my life I can afford that. hehe.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2508/4202289674_51c939bfa2_o.jpg

Ah so this is how you get those gorgeous skies without everything washing out..

Gonna try this one hehehe.

beach along our residential camp here in saudi arabia
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/4022422517_10036ef8a8_o.jpg

Okay my trial version HDR processed image.:lol:

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/bakatan/Coatandwindow.jpg?t=1263432365

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/bakatan/BakasaurusWindow.jpg?t=1263432805

Now should I DL the full version via bittorent?:lol::lol:
Nagtrial pa eh bittorent lang naman pala gagamitin.:lol:

download mo na para walang watermark :D

Bakasaurus, i-PM ko sau yung code

Bakasaurus, i-PM ko sau yung code

Got it! Thanks man!

Eto na yung without the watermark. Hehe. Courtesy of Kintoy.:cheers:
This is a portion of my small room. I went for the more natural look. I like taking window and room shots but they never seem to work. Now, thanks to HDR, I can now do it! Parang TV shopping ad. Hehahehe.:lol:


http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/bakatan/Bakabaka.jpg?t=1263492549

Got it! Thanks man!

Eto na yung without the watermark. Hehe. Courtesy of Kintoy.:cheers:
This is a portion of my small room. I went for the more natural look. I like taking window and room shots but they never seem to work. Now, thanks to HDR, I can now do it! Parang TV shopping ad. Hehahehe.:lol:


http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/bakatan/Bakabaka.jpg?t=1263492549

cool! :cheers:

Thanks! I am just getting started hehehe. Flexing my HDR muscles.

gaya-gaya din ako....

my pad
http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu182/wetboxers/P1162302_3_4_tonemapped.jpg

Makati skylilne from Avida Towers New Manila
http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu182/wetboxers/P1162311_2_3_tonemapped.jpg

still in IR mode

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4271020695_f1c41cb736_o.jpg



http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4275442234_82c441e403_o.jpg



http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4271764790_71c0434b44_o.jpg

^^ Oh my gosh! I so love your IR shots mader!

Grabe, now I am enticed to buy an IR filter. Hehehehhee... :D

I would like to share this experimentation.

Sea Summit
All Raw Images
Taken from San Juan, La Union


Picture 1
D5000; 6:15 PM; 8s - F/8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2794/4283828039_9b7af24b07_b.jpg



Picture 2
D5000; 6:11 PM; 13s - F/22

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4283827761_52b1663a67_b.jpg



Picture 3
D5000; 6:05 PM; 8s - F/22

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2783/4284572278_cdb6d2b2e6_b.jpg



Picture 4
D5000; 6:00 PM; 2s - F/22

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4283826835_8056933801_b.jpg



Picture 5 - Top of the Summit :D
D5000; 5:49 PM; 1s - F/22

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4283826507_35774e7f2b_b.jpg

^^ thanks, Kent! :) woohoo!! congrats on your new camera!!! :D

shooting street...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2520/4237964305_6fe16f1388_o.jpg




http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4281694994_2ef48e602d_o.jpg




http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2620/4237988695_d4609c84bb_o.jpg

^ Wow, welcome to the dark side @Kent! :dance:

Those are really some cool panning shots @Lauren. I still dunno how to do that properly...

@Everyone: What is the best alternative to the outrageously expensive 70-200 2.8 VR? :D

^^ Thanks, Sinjin!

i've no experience with 3rd party lenses so sticking with nikon the next best thing is the 80-200 f2.8 AF-D BUT this won't AF on the D40/x/60/3000/5000 and no VR.

another alternative is the 70-300VR AFS - of course, that's if you can live with the smaller max aperture. hth

still in IR mode

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4271020695_f1c41cb736_o.jpg



http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4275442234_82c441e403_o.jpg



http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4271764790_71c0434b44_o.jpg

Very nice IR pics. Baka pedeng paturo naman how to make such photos. Any links for turorials? I got 450D and an IR filter.

TIA

^^ thanks, Kent! :) woohoo!! congrats on your new camera!!! :D

Thanks Lauren!

Mader, would you know where I can guy cheap and good IR filter (aside from hidalgo)? Tinatamad ako dumaan kasi ng Hidalgo. He hehehehe.

shooting street...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2520/4237964305_6fe16f1388_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4281694994_2ef48e602d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2620/4237988695_d4609c84bb_o.jpg

Cool panning Mader Lauren! I am happy to see some techniques in this thread. Hopefully I can apply some of them soon!


^ Wow, welcome to the dark side @Kent! :dance:

Those are really some cool panning shots @Lauren. I still dunno how to do that properly...

@Everyone: What is the best alternative to the outrageously expensive 70-200 2.8 VR? :D

Thanks Sinj! Yep, I am back to the dark side now. Now, i have a good camera, I think and I believe it is a good move to explore other side of me. He hehehehhe... :D

^^ Thanks, Sinjin!

i've no experience with 3rd party lenses so sticking with nikon the next best thing is the 80-200 f2.8 AF-D BUT this won't AF on the D40/x/60/3000/5000 and no VR.

another alternative is the 70-300VR AFS - of course, that's if you can live with the smaller max aperture. hth

Thanks for the suggestions! After covering Sinulog 2010, I just noticed that the 70-200mm (whether Nikon or Canon user) was one of the most used lenses by the photographers. I've searched for reviews and there are really a lot of raves about it but the price tag is P100,000++ :lol:

Por dat, mega ipon ito and for now, I'll make the best out of what I have. Honing skills kumbaga because after all, it's not the arrow but the Indian. :rofl:

^^ 70-200 mm is Telephoto Lens right?

Hmmmm... i think meron ranging from 40k-60k... I think lang ha.

^^It is a telephoto lens. It can be very useful in taking paparazzi shots with high depth-of-field results.

Kent, how much is a D5000 now? My sister is a newbie and I'm planning to buy her a DSLR. :) Nice sea summit shots. :okay: I was confused at first. The rocks looked like they are islands and the sea is like a sea of cloud. Hehe...I didn't know you can use long exposure for sea shots.

Ms Lauren: while your shots are still loading in my screen, I thought the palms are flowers of weeds. I'm a BIG fan now of your IR shots! Very nicely composed, and very crisp. :okay: Tell us if you have plans to stage them in an exhibit. :D

^^ Hi PHman, I got mine from US, it costs me around 35k including tax. Christian (xtian) knows a shop here in PH where you can purchase this within the same range. Last time I checked the cam in normal shops, it costs around 50k.

Thanks for liking the Sea Summit collection. I borrowed the sea/ocean long exposure from a friend. It's good if you have a surging wave and lotsa of hitting points.

waahh ang mahal talaga na hobby ang photography. kahit isang lens wala pa ako nabibili. still using the kit lens.


@ laquacherra pano mag panning shots?

Thanks for the suggestions! After covering Sinulog 2010, I just noticed that the 70-200mm (whether Nikon or Canon user) was one of the most used lenses by the photographers. I've searched for reviews and there are really a lot of raves about it but the price tag is P100,000++ :lol:

Por dat, mega ipon ito and for now, I'll make the best out of what I have. Honing skills kumbaga because after all, it's not the arrow but the Indian. :rofl:

Sinj you are correct. I checked the web again and indeed the price is within 100k range. Haggard... hanggang pangarap na lang ako nito. Haha hahha.

^^ thanks for the info. ang mahal nung my lens I checked it at amazon nasa 800 USD. never in my life I can afford that. hehe.

Hi lauren, what do you think the best combo for D5000 - for normal photography. Currently I am using a normal lens kit and planning to buy a good one by mid this year. What would you recommend? Hmmmm... I am going for macro shots (for now)... and wildlife photography later on.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/bakatan/IMG_2001.jpg?t=1264092625

Very nice IR pics. Baka pedeng paturo naman how to make such photos. Any links for turorials? I got 450D and an IR filter.

TIA

google mo digital infrared photography... you'll come up with lots of sites teaching the basics also, sa flickr meron din. hth.




Ms Lauren: while your shots are still loading in my screen, I thought the palms are flowers of weeds. I'm a BIG fan now of your IR shots! Very nicely composed, and very crisp. :okay: Tell us if you have plans to stage them in an exhibit. :D

thanks Francis!! yeah, sometimes i get colors that tend to look like dried plants nga! :)




@ laquacherra pano mag panning shots?

kayang kaya ng kit lens ang panning :) focus on a moving subject and try to follow it's movement while you take the shot. hth.



Hi lauren, what do you think the best combo for D5000 - for normal photography. Currently I am using a normal lens kit and planning to buy a good one by mid this year. What would you recommend? Hmmmm... I am going for macro shots (for now)... and wildlife photography later on.

Kent, for wildlife you'll need a telephoto so if your kit lens is 18-55 or 18-105 i think ok to go for a 55-200VR but i think mas ok yung 70-300VR. for really close macros i find a macro conversion lens works better over a regular macro lens pero sobrang shallow ang DOF. i have a raynox dcr250 macro conversion lens and it works great with telephoto zooms. btw for IR filters, try digital walker at the malls - they carry LVSHI brand filters which i believe is cheaper than hoya. hth

^^ thanks laquachera. i tried it kanina. needs more practice. kelangan ko talaga ma focus ng husto yung subject. I noticed din na laging over exposed yung shots ko maybe because mabilis yung shutter speed. any tips para madarken ng konti yung exposure? i tried putting the exposure settings sa negative pero yung outcome ganun parin. :D


http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/8892/dsc0436s.jpg

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/200/jkbj.jpg


http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/8112/kjkb.jpg


http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/8300/dsc0449po.jpg

^^ muka na bang panning shot? pano ba yung pag pan? mabilis ba dapat or follow lang yung movement nung subject? Thanks

^^ Not bad for starters! Actually it's a good job for a first timer. I haven't tried doing this myself, although it was taught at basic class. Since the ideal setting is 1/15 or 1/30 sec, expect a sort of overexposed outcome. I wonder if smaller aperture openings can fix this.

^^ Hi PHman, I got mine from US, it costs me around 35k including tax. Christian (xtian) knows a shop here in PH where you can purchase this within the same range. Last time I checked the cam in normal shops, it costs around 50k.

Thanks for liking the Sea Summit collection. I borrowed the sea/ocean long exposure from a friend. It's good if you have a surging wave and lotsa of hitting points.

Aha, tamang tama, nasa US si boss. :lol: Are you referring to the shops at Hidalgo? They are like 10K lower than the stores. They offer 2 yr warranty.

Thanks Kent for the info.

^^ Thanks my shutter speed setting was 1/15 - 1/30. I heard that it should be lower than the focal length. Ill try it again tomorrow till I make good shots like laquachera's. :D I still need to improve my blurred background.

^ Nice shots for a "newbie" kuno. Kahit nga ako, 'di ko magawa 'yan... :D

@laquacherra: How much is an 85mm f/1.4 nowadays? :D

@dattebayo, i agree, not bad for starters! yeah make your aperture smaller (bigger number) - that will darken your exposure. find a faster moving subject - to blur your background even more. good luck! :)


@sinjin, i think brand new is about 50k. speaking of which... check out the bokeh of the 50 f/1.4G on the d40x :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2678/4196726747_da15bdac81_o.jpg

still in IR mode

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4271020695_f1c41cb736_o.jpg




Great IR shots! I've been trying IR too pero until now di ko pa rin makuha yung tones other than red.

^^ Raph, I think you can get it with longer exposure and experiment with time of the day. Btw, I haven't seen your IR shots taken from Balaan Bukid. Let's see them!


@ lauren- hmmmm paano yung converted normal lens as macro. I think that won't work with AF lens... will it work? Thanks for the advise on IR filters. Will check the malls next week. Hayan, meron na pala akong 3 subjects na gusto ifocus - Water, Macro and Wildlife. Maybe soon na lang ang wildlife kasi masakit sa bulsa ang lens at masakit din sa bulsa ang pagtravel. Hayz.


@ dattebayo - newbie daw, eh ang ganda ng panning mo.

^ Nice shots for a "newbie" kuno. Kahit nga ako, 'di ko magawa 'yan... :D

@laquacherra: How much is an 85mm f/1.4 nowadays? :D

^^ Raph, I think you can get it with longer exposure and experiment with time of the day. Btw, I haven't seen your IR shots taken from Balaan Bukid. Let's see them!


@ lauren- hmmmm paano yung converted normal lens as macro. I think that won't work with AF lens... will it work? Thanks for the advise on IR filters. Will check the malls next week. Hayan, meron na pala akong 3 subjects na gusto ifocus - Water, Macro and Wildlife. Maybe soon na lang ang wildlife kasi masakit sa bulsa ang lens at masakit din sa bulsa ang pagtravel. Hayz.


@ dattebayo - newbie daw, eh ang ganda ng panning mo.


thanks thanks. I didn't know it was a nice shot. although pwede pang maimprove. :D

@ laquacherra. ang ganda talga ng panning shot mo dun sa chinita lady. how did you do that? was she running? Kasi I was trying to take a shot of a walking person pero I can't make it right. thanks

HDR image of the ruins of building destroyed during the war
http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab335/kin_toy/P1242523_4_2_tonemapped_1.jpg

HDR image of the ruins of building destroyed during the war
http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab335/kin_toy/P1242498_499_500_tonemapped.jpg

@kent, a macro conversion lens is actually an attachment that is mounted on the front end of your lens. normally a telephoto lens has a minimum focusing distance of about 5 or 6 feet. a macro conversion lens attached allows you to focus less than a foot hence you get a greater magnification. here's what it looks like

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/11QqKCwJ5cL._SS500_.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/Raynox-Macro-Scan-Conversion-Universal-Diameters/dp/B0002YBXBY

also, this is a much cheaper alternative over a macro lens but comparatively, it has a very limited use - it's really only good for super macro close shots. hth :)


@dattebayo, we were actually walking towards opposite directions. i spotted her coming, got my zoom ready and took a shot as she walked by me ;)

"Tilt-shift photography" refers to the use of camera movements on small- and medium-format cameras, and sometimes specifically refers to the use of tilt for selective focus, often for simulating a miniature scene.

Sometimes the term is used when the shallow depth of field is simulated with digital postprocessing; the name may derive from the tilt-shift lens normally required when the effect is produced optically.

[Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt-shift_photography)]

Tutorial on how (http://www.tiltshiftphotography.net/photoshop-tutorial.php)to do this using PhotoShop, called miniature faking (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniature_faking):

Miniature faking is a process in which a photograph of a life-size location or object is made to look like a photograph of a miniature scale model. Blurring parts of the photo simulates the shallow depth of field normally encountered in close-up photography, making the scene seem much smaller than it actually is; the blurring can be done either optically when the photograph is taken, or by digital postprocessing. Many faked-miniature photographs are taken from a high angle to simulate the effect of looking down on a miniature.



first try:

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab335/kin_toy/P1162322_tiltshift.jpg


view from Avida roof deck, looking north

^^ Oh cool, another info added to my photography world. So does this mean that I can mount this to 18-55 lens? Right. If that's the case then I will just try this one first and later na lang bili ng macro.

On one hand, anyone here have tried the reversing lens or something like that to do macro?

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab335/kin_toy/PB300655tiltshift3.jpg

boats in HK

My HDR Images

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/3247030756_4878331223_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3247040186_bb22974905_b.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/bakatan/OKs-1.jpg

Daraga, Albay

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/P1000348copy2.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/bakatan/Crows.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/3271494329_e3c840a852_b.jpg

January 2010 Collection
Post-processed Photos

Bringing back my PS knowledge and learning more!

Fountain Two

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4321449923_475afe04dd_b.jpg



Twin Towers

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4322183958_573c6152fa_b.jpg



Jaro Cathedral

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4321449377_60cefa7e6a_b.jpg




Fountain One

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4322184166_2093b72dea_b.jpg




He Died For Us

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2710/4321449263_7dd3d50582_b.jpg



Lonely Won't Leave Me Alone

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4321449147_fe71dc6b68_b.jpg




Wheel of Light

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4321448769_d9745c794d_b.jpg



Church of Solitude

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4321447995_26d4ee8b18_b.jpg




Faith Amidst Confusion

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4321447711_3777e7e027_b.jpg



Sea Summit Three

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/4321447433_c1d8e395ee_b.jpg



Sea Summit One

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4321447219_94f9212eca_b.jpg

Oh I forgot to include this.

Children of Balaan Bukid
(applying the Rarindra Prakarsa Effect)



http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4321446329_b7361a885e_b.jpg

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/8032/b2fefs.png

January 2010 Second Collection


Coral Reefs - Bolobadiangan Island, Concepcion, Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/2/photos/138/500x500/1/Coral-Reefs-1.jpg?et=kw0Q3yL0vUDPp63%2BNAyGig&nmid=314818934

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/2/Coral-Reefs-2.jpg?et=9iVcbkhl9fc4KjWaqPOPZw&nmid=314818934


Fire - Iloilo Flood Control Project, Iloilo City

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/3/Fire.jpg?et=s2%2COBjQVLPA5xToDs1aDtw&nmid=314818934


Island - Concepcion, Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/4/Island.jpg?et=77y38I9VRWA%2BCJUCUKimrA&nmid=314818934


Lorchas - Sandbar Resort, Concepcion, Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/5/Lorchas.jpg?et=QjMRQTqyXRdyoNqzmI2Oxw&nmid=314818934


Navalas Church - Buenavista, Guimaras

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/6/Navalas-Church-1.jpg?et=LMYhvZ%2CMocEEyWX5kW%2Cb%2BA&nmid=314818934

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/7/Navalas-Church-2.jpg?et=PeVVlYNAl%2B8oxu7xI%2BXpUw&nmid=314818934


Photographer - Concepcion, Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/8/Photographer-1.jpg?et=qZRzdEXmuDQX%2CLnp4oTm0w&nmid=314818934


Psuedomangroves - Bolobadiangan Island, Concepcion, Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/9/PsuedoMangroves.jpg?et=1zCA07bnZw6S6rNDzX4hkA&nmid=314818934


Raphael - Ruins, Iloilo City

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/10/Raphael.jpg?et=vpH6QPiLtHdWWmsuE0j6ag&nmid=314818934


Remnants of the Sea - San Juan, La Union

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/11/Remnants-of-the-Sea.jpg?et=PgGxLuQWORAR7%2Bsd3%2B3LfQ&nmid=314818934


Roca Encantada - Buenavista, Guimaras

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/12/Roca-Encantada.jpg?et=966f6luwWJ2giLfIYW4Msw&nmid=314818934

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/13/Roca-Encantada-2.jpg?et=333jbh3QfRUES1luzGjwCg&nmid=314818934


Sargasso Sea - San Juan, La Union

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/14/Sargasso-Sea-1.jpg?et=%2C66thIoam%2Cv3MEZQhAVrAA&nmid=314818934


http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/15/Sargasso-Sea-2.jpg?et=6OWjVXpkWmMXjByUwEyCQg&nmid=314818934


http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/16/Sargasso-Sea-3.jpg?et=MP0TJcW8yr6OgtlSdxoaZg&nmid=314818934


Seascape - Concepcion, Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/17/Seascape-1.jpg?et=fjMeRrElFBAF2wbu6pRxqw&nmid=314818934


http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/18/Seascape-2.jpg?et=pfY7hmgl5km3H%2Cyqziu3tw&nmid=314818934


http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/19/Sea-Scape-2.jpg?et=o2ugHPPEwoBxaBGooNiGKQ&nmid=314818934


http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/21/Sunset-1.jpg?et=S96RoyhcRxWpwUoGwjYXcg&nmid=314818934


Seaside - San Juan, La Union

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/138/500x500/20/Seaside.jpg?et=7ehh1H%2C37cS8YTS2eBeTsg&nmid=314818934

January 2010 Third Collection

Playing with Landscape and Children


Children of the Sea - Concepcion, Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/140/500x500/1/Children-of-the-Sea.jpg?et=VEA%2BIBSULs%2Bh8LNi8y4RXQ&nmid=315117670


Kids - Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/140/500x500/2/Kids.jpg?et=FCd6lvv3ibPK4TOGKCXMkA&nmid=315117670


Pan de Azucar Island, Concepcion, Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/140/500x500/3/Manong.jpg?et=nwDY4aufcyRdiYGBocGGFw&nmid=315117670


Mt. Manaphag, Pan de Azucar Island, Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/140/500x500/4/Mt-Manaphag.jpg?et=xSToYUTe0TQOyoE3WcHBaA&nmid=315117670

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/140/500x500/5/Mt-Manaphag-2.jpg?et=XP0oF2jGRKoUnpJQ4F7WsA&nmid=315117670

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/140/500x500/6/Mt-Manaphag-3.jpg?et=8%2BAiqBtsC9iWZbiuIjFF%2CQ&nmid=315117670


Ongpin Alley, Binondo, Manila

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/140/500x500/7/Ongpin-Alley.jpg?et=IiTFUjl7hiozb9oedEymSw&nmid=315117670

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/140/500x500/8/Ongpin-Alley-2.jpg?et=miv2DyNVY6NFqoNRFrWHrQ&nmid=315117670


Pan de Azucar, Concepcion Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/140/500x500/9/Pan-de-Azucar.jpg?et=42ak6ssdkIVLNAz%2BTum4vg&nmid=315117670

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/140/500x500/10/Pan-de-Azucar-2.jpg?et=Mky6Pjs5f5KtcZcLojAmCg&nmid=315117670


Playing - Iloilo City

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/140/500x500/11/Play.jpg?et=YX2FcyOVEXE8n5SUYvicOg&nmid=315117670

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/140/500x500/12/Play-2.jpg?et=scJt%2CthVUjh5%2CcioucnS%2Cg&nmid=315117670

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/140/500x500/13/Playmates.jpg?et=Xz8ftgTW%2BHXX9O%2BRmGBlWg&nmid=315117670

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/140/500x500/15/To-Play.jpg?et=8qoBXWgT080OGBNNCa%2BW%2BQ&nmid=315117670



Tandang - Iloilo City

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/140/500x500/14/Tandang.jpg?et=DjaEzK0IVOzt2WGN2Pxfnw&nmid=315117670



Hampangan Rock, Pan de Azucar Island, Concepcion, Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/140/500x500/16/Up-Above-Hampangan-Rock.jpg?et=JA0bbGhgz1Wz4%2BIT7lTQAQ&nmid=315117670

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab335/kin_toy/P1242498_3.jpg

Please lang pakilagyan ng caption. Place where it was taken from, etc. Ang gaganda pa naman. :D

What I like best - are your coral shots. It's unusual to see them above water, or so I thought. Was it because of low tide?

^^ Hi Kiko. :D Hayan na... may captions na. He he he hehe.

January 2010 Fourth Collection - Flowers


About to Bloom

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/2/About-to-Bloom.jpg?et=lWQBqrHUnOEU3xQZCClpuQ&nmid=315366434



Aging

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/8/Aging.jpg?et=NhhVhmYmIcLiocsyZFtuaQ&nmid=315366434


Among the Greens

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/10/Among-the-Greens.jpg?et=heU%2BQU7bymjPvccqIaI46w&nmid=315366434


Bog's Life

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/16/Bugs-Life.jpg?et=wkXtJqipgFdgwkwXi3zSIg&nmid=315366434


Filaments

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/25/Filaments.jpg?et=DlRqL49pANvzWeH2PzbKUQ&nmid=315366434


Mimosa

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/35/Mimosa.jpg?et=YdxEFwAZYuUqN8KMqn9DBQ&nmid=315366434


Not One Less

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/37/Not-One-Less.jpg?et=sTQQua6eDecQtMgg05Oaow&nmid=315366434


Of Orange Bloom

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/38/Of-Orange-Bloom.jpg?et=b9XH%2CtEGQV8jETrlxYL3fg&nmid=315366434


Pink

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/42/Pink.jpg?et=D96DtlyDbuIrKWjze1mM%2BQ&nmid=315366434


Stamen and Stigma

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/43/Pistule-and-Stigma.jpg?et=L4H1gYnoJGxgF1Y8kyt6qw&nmid=315366434


Pulled

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/44/Pulled.jpg?et=Y%2BhEyWu34qudKYS%2Cx7RQ8A&nmid=315366434



Sure As White

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/50/Sure-As-White.jpg?et=MhQDrKPtKwrlJO0WHfRu5w&nmid=315366434



Zinia

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/53/Zinia.jpg?et=0RvzW2r2TFj9xUfL3e9uOA&nmid=315366434

January 2010 Fourth Collection - Landscape


Abandoned - Iloilo City

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/2/photos/143/500x500/1/Abandoned.jpg?et=Gol0Wv72HRbr%2CyhNfW0nfg&nmid=315366434


All That is Left - Iloilo City

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/9/All-That-Is-Left.jpg?et=TmObxF%2Bs35DK%2CXQt6pDcMw&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/40/Outside-the-City.jpg?et=mPmbHsOaOpbvCXIl7GP6%2CQ&nmid=315366434




Agho Beach - Agho Island, Concepcion, Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/4/Agho-Beach.jpg?et=6737wIw%2C8yaLoo8t3pgksw&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/5/Agho-Beach-2.jpg?et=8o7w9zBVKdTQQ%2Bq%2Cr6GQQA&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/6/Agho-Beach-3.jpg?et=%2BvSypSOjwGBRDIGxgvB3lw&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/7/Agho-Beach-4.jpg?et=qJUL7As9O4%2CZsd%2CNF1SmUQ&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/14/Beach.jpg?et=zMjZbAxIoVYGtsIY2TUhaA&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/26/Footprints.jpg?et=1REIcmPuUewofNKPivbZ5g&nmid=315366434



Concepcion, Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/21/Concepcion.jpg?et=Ox8pA3lqQrLbB5Xn3ZEhPw&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/41/Pebbles.jpg?et=1tgMFsxIPqNN0VYKwcATKg&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/45/Rocky-Side.jpg?et=nnguutuNFDnrYyOyNqcWig&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/47/Sandbar.jpg?et=beX0UENrGXI5BlwBusnnbA&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/48/Seaside.jpg?et=hnBmSdnxLEO6NI0I7ZhRhQ&nmid=315366434



Banca - Concepcion, Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/13/Banca.jpg?et=W0KXN8XyRhefT7YgM5UMQg&nmid=315366434


Ateneo de Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/11/Ateneo-de-Iloilo.jpg?et=d336ypLVxEtOKp1XCxlO%2BA&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/22/Construction.jpg?et=3w96NCGOs8Uto9II3CtFJA&nmid=315366434


Iloilo City

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/15/Boulevard.jpg?et=MNY1dgRtQ%2CrR59uJYHo73g&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/27/For-the-Future.jpg?et=aD3xyhtVHP5%2BHusK2Rkwfg&nmid=315366434



Carillon Tower - UP Diliman

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/19/Carillon-Tower.jpg?et=SEYq%2Cf%2Bwat3c1pFYI1EkxQ&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/20/Carillon-Tower-2.jpg?et=G5X%2CnbikTKQsJ9i3QIQt2A&nmid=315366434

UP Grounds

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/24/Field.jpg?et=4BBShtfH1yBsoEmJFZ2MGg&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/32/Jogging-Lane.jpg?et=u%2B6PfxgTJU41CSkswShBXg&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/36/No-Bicycle.jpg?et=V84bhSYLGLkIiuYN8pDkLQ&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/39/Of-Trees.jpg?et=xlScrCQQ9vRTKuOwGHzSrQ&nmid=315366434




Pison Avenue - Iloilo City

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/23/End-of-the-Day.jpg?et=yunJxhFYjQytNCHqDqSo6g&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/30/In-Between.jpg?et=G8Il65CKrmiYg55Qj04NzA&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/31/Into-the-West.jpg?et=bbAt18VbZfV3W3NFptnnzw&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/46/Rotunda.jpg?et=fNwTySjqe5ytsIhSXLkdfg&nmid=315366434



Farm View - Buenavista, Guimaras

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/28/Harvest-Time.jpg?et=Vru0O6b77sMTch%2BkiZvepg&nmid=315366434


Cross of Balaan Bukid - Jordan, Guimaras

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/51/The-Way-To-Calvary.jpg?et=n%2CwlbZjcn013Fn%2CbSr73Sw&nmid=315366434


Iloilo City

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/29/Iloilo-City.jpg?et=NajiwUf%2BN2YM7AyLn3UjQg&nmid=315366434

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/143/500x500/52/Vacant-Space.jpg?et=6r46hT%2B0YYDYsE9xebaD5Q&nmid=315366434

Great shots! Thanks Kent for the captions. Pwedeng pang exhibit ah.

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab335/kin_toy/SanJuan1a.jpg

San Juan, La Union
Feb 7, 2010
Olympus EP-1, PhotoMatrix Pro 3.1

Hi again everyone, okay, I would like to share this last batch of my January 2010 Collection. By first week and second week of March I will post my February 2010 Collection. I hope I can learn more about Photo enhancement by that time.

One thing, I noticed though, when the exposure of a photo is not right, it's really difficult to manipulate or enhance it through photoshop, so before delving into photoshop make sure to get the right exposures of your shots.


Here you go the last collection

January 2010 Final Collection


1845

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/2/photos/144/500x500/1/1845.jpg?et=pt3arQrdMMclY%2BhwNbDBgA&nmid=316155610


Abandoned Mansion

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/2/Abandoned-Mansion.jpg?et=bzbcac29f6CRhTfZDjZS3w&nmid=316155610


Achuete

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/3/Achuete.jpg?et=lQg4Mzx33pRnp5nlo0NoEA&nmid=316155610



Achuete Seeds

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/4/Achuete-Seeds.jpg?et=KRKeHQjFxAG3MSDhwBntyA&nmid=316155610



Blackie

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/5/Blackie-1.jpg?et=sA74a84I%2BQqgPHO1ArrMsg&nmid=316155610

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/6/Blackie-2.jpg?et=DwBXKiiyAh0Sq2PbClLEeA&nmid=316155610



Celebrate - Ayala-UP Technohub

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/7/Celebrate.jpg?et=EQAIlTVpfhQP3DEwOgZMOg&nmid=316155610

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/22/Globular.jpg?et=n4AkgkSYc5qTgWEsyLWMPQ&nmid=316155610


Ceremonial Light

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/8/Ceremonial-Light.jpg?et=CPYk9wVBzkt9vrBxBDEdRw&nmid=316155610


Children of the Sea 2 - Concepcion, Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/9/Children-of-The-Sea-2.jpg?et=bJpaOo3C0SqeG0fsbvtP6g&nmid=316155610


Chinatown, Binondo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/10/Chinatown.jpg?et=5%2C20zoxwq8LB5Yihg%2BAO0A&nmid=316155610

Dimsums

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/15/Dimsums.jpg?et=QQuG%2CPkCOEmz0G%2Cz2FMPig&nmid=316155610

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/16/Dimsums-2.jpg?et=2%2CHurWpRP5XhC1g9swAunw&nmid=316155610




Chinese Temple - Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/11/Chinese-Temple.jpg?et=RGsI68s%2CSDcFsOyzQMx%2BzQ&nmid=316155610


Interior of Jaro Cathedral, Jaro Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/12/Construction.jpg?et=LsbLZJUI0tPkIQ3j95bFFQ&nmid=316155610

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/17/Dome.jpg?et=QJj9VAnzJde5%2CzYg3z9VHg&nmid=316155610


Ledesma Mansion, Jaro, Iloilo

Corners

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/13/Corners.jpg?et=GwusQW98yBP6e89a4zYXDA&nmid=316155610


Diamonds Are Forever

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/14/Diamonds-Are-Forever.jpg?et=ij%2BDKOyNYAwylAg1B2UDcw&nmid=316155610


Dungeon

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/18/Dungeon.jpg?et=%2CnXbBWTakWfG1%2CdPOIpppw&nmid=316155610


Artifacts in Museo de Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/19/Earth-Wares.jpg?et=hwLEdV%2CjopmhRV3NwjfTdg&nmid=316155610

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/24/Heads.jpg?et=UUE%2BoSlbhKHcH9SM336RbQ&nmid=316155610

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/37/Porcelains.jpg?et=NIqC%2BglfJWnl9Rxs%2Ci%2Blew&nmid=316155610

Follow the Red Bunny

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/20/Follow-The-Red-Bunny.jpg?et=IUMYUoGhqtrTWBWchd5cpg&nmid=316155610


Uswag Pototan Iloilo

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/21/Fountain-3.jpg?et=l8zpPDd%2ChBQH8F3M88yRoQ&nmid=316155610


Goat Meal

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/23/Goat-Meal.jpg?et=3HKM1m1wILQkjao4EGqX1w&nmid=316155610

January 2010 Last Collection - 2


Lopez Rest House - Buenavista Guimaras

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/25/House-by-the-Sea.jpg?et=DZJ3qqfpvd5oXb%2BWyBd76A&nmid=316155610


http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/26/House-by-the-Sea-2.jpg?et=bI0OqBnLgnoz45zRTs%2CvPg&nmid=316155610



Chinese Incense

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/27/Incense.jpg?et=FF4LY3UyxoeCCCanclHgkA&nmid=316155610



Molo Church

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/28/Interior.jpg?et=KP2J6dntUCuITbn4p14q8w&nmid=316155610

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/33/Molo-Church.jpg?et=hU9fitrldB75vOYQ4PIbPg&nmid=316155610

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/34/Molo-Church-2.jpg?et=eDk06jBR03LtSF%2CsKIVokQ&nmid=316155610





UP-Ayala Technohub

Jet Propulsion

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/29/Jet-Propulsion.jpg?et=pk0tJJQX8xsOhPwDhG%2BjSw&nmid=316155610

Laser Light

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/31/Laser-Light.jpg?et=A8Bs2lxs0rVFNaQdIjkKjg&nmid=316155610

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/32/Laser-Light-2.jpg?et=i2UfXbzH1oJ8eO3E2yrxPQ&nmid=316155610

Suddenly They Came

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/54/Suddenly-They-Came.jpg?et=CQXI%2CpU7JUBklPBwS971dw&nmid=316155610




Chinese New Year

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/30/Kong-Hei-Fat-Choi.jpg?et=OIJxVXUtD%2C1PhCHQqmyRzw&nmid=316155610



Raph and Junjun

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/35/Photographers.jpg?et=Rnqy30QtZn%2BWktIfLIqspg&nmid=316155610

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/38/Raphael-2.jpg?et=1mI01%2CzZq6RMMZaX4k1nLw&nmid=316155610

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/39/Raphael-3.jpg?et=y3y1WqmDfiXw08X58cH63g&nmid=316155610

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/40/Raphael-4.jpg?et=iMUnYuHwxSKrFH5xKnPVLg&nmid=316155610




Playmates 5

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/36/Playmates-5.jpg?et=Zdnms3d4Jrphy2zEfvahZw&nmid=316155610



Ruins

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/41/Ruins.jpg?et=RRu%2CwdM9VPKKtVb9CCWkpw&nmid=316155610

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/42/Ruins-2.jpg?et=11WYMOr0%2Bs7nYgHS9XjJ2w&nmid=316155610


Buenavista Wharf

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/43/Sail-Time.jpg?et=%2CLLzGtOMiVYvCTwqYRHLjA&nmid=316155610


Saints

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/44/Saints.jpg?et=cu%2Cmu%2B3hEVF13jMOKiMGHw&nmid=316155610



Santa Cruz Church

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/45/Santa-Cruz-Church.jpg?et=wyrZjJaMTyFQWDjIza%2CrqQ&nmid=316155610



Seascapes

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http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/47/Seascape-5.jpg?et=0bes%2C%2Cxbp3ApcaNRvMlAag&nmid=316155610


http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/48/Seascape-6.jpg?et=b%2BAp9yzm3aLR5635gXPgiA&nmid=316155610

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http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/50/Seascape-8.jpg?et=kxC2E3rPAFu%2CfWKDMbOB4Q&nmid=316155610


http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/51/Seascape-9.jpg?et=cO%2B69mZJupjVDK7tG4wqaA&nmid=316155610



Chinese New Year

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/52/Shining-Peanuts.jpg?et=oYGIs45s3Nc0Bu0R8I0nwg&nmid=316155610


Stairs

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/53/Stairs.jpg?et=a%2CLErl0MLSpyKHQVKkJmWw&nmid=316155610



Wash Area

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/55/Wash-Area.jpg?et=AwGKb3Phgs4ebpQRnKXIwA&nmid=316155610


Windows

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/56/Window.jpg?et=LcnDrrxAI4DETK%2CXR1TxJQ&nmid=316155610

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/57/Windows.jpg?et=59GK%2BXKyd40MR%2C5VXIYXXA&nmid=316155610

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/bakatan/yakt.jpg

Haggardness! This is my first HDR and I don't like it. When doing HDR one should think of the following:

1. Steady tripod. The tripod that i bought is not that good. Gumagalaw ang cam ko.

2. Shutte release. minimize movement while doing various speed shots of the same scene.

3. Make sure to get the right exposure, overexposed and underexposed to get good quality HDR.

I used Photo Merge as HDR module of Photoshop.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4343342699_dcec244f1b.jpg



The original files/shots:

1

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2476/4343349477_a07c53aa85.jpg



2

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4344086756_c047bdb5a7.jpg



3

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4343351427_44e5cf0d2a.jpg

Haggardness! This is my first HDR and I don't like it. When doing HDR one should think of the following:

1. Steady tripod. The tripod that i bought is not that good. Gumagalaw ang cam ko.

2. Shutte release. minimize movement while doing various speed shots of the same scene.

3. Make sure to get the right exposure, overexposed and underexposed to get good quality HDR.

I used Photo Merge as HDR module of Photoshop.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4343342699_dcec244f1b.jpg



The original files/shots:

1

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2476/4343349477_a07c53aa85.jpg



2

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4344086756_c047bdb5a7.jpg



3

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4343351427_44e5cf0d2a.jpg

for #2, I'd recommend a cable release :)

Or an inexpensive way is to just use the timer and continuous shooting mode so it's hands-free! Hehe.

^^ nice shots pwedeng pa share ng settings sa church photo anfd yung night shots? thanks lahat ba yun enhanced ng photoshop?

^^ Thanks JM! Kunin ko lang yung settings sa ViewNX ko. Share ko dito in a while. Yes, lahat sila pinadaan ko sa Photoshop para hindi flat looking. You have to Sharpen the images kasi yung raw from Cam ay flat looking. Some of them, I fixed the levels or curves. Others as is except for sharpening lang. Yung iba na mag tinge ng brownish yellow na color, I applied certain layering effect to give more drama.

Interior of Molo Church

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/28/Interior.jpg?et=KP2J6dntUCuITbn4p14q8w&nmid=316155610

Settings:

18mm - ISO 200
1/30s - F5

+2.3 EV, 4:31 PM

Sharpened - High Pass/Unsharp Mask



Molo Church

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/33/Molo-Church.jpg?et=hU9fitrldB75vOYQ4PIbPg&nmid=316155610

Settings

18mm - ISO 200

1/320s - F6.3

Increased Highlights/Shadows both 20.0%
Sharpened - High Pass/Unsharp Mask



http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/33/Molo-Church.jpg?et=hU9fitrldB75vOYQ4PIbPg&nmid=316155610

Settings:

18 mm - ISO 200
1/100s - F11

Increased Highlights/Shadows 25.0%
Sharpen - High Pass/Unsharp Mask




Jet Propulsion

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/29/Jet-Propulsion.jpg?et=pk0tJJQX8xsOhPwDhG%2BjSw&nmid=316155610

Settings:

55mm - ISO 400
3s - F22
Sharpen - High Pass/Unsharp Mask
No tripod - on floor only


Laser Light

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/29/Jet-Propulsion.jpg?et=pk0tJJQX8xsOhPwDhG%2BjSw&nmid=316155610

Settings

28 mm - ISO 400
3s - F22
Sharpen - High Pass/Unsharp Mask
No tripod - on floor only



http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/144/500x500/32/Laser-Light-2.jpg?et=i2UfXbzH1oJ8eO3E2yrxPQ&nmid=316155610

Settings

28 mm - ISO 400
6s - F22
Sharpen - High Pass/Unsharp Mask
No tripod - on floor only.

February 2010 1st Collection

1st Installment for the month of February 2010.


Ain't Enough

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/148/500x500/1/Aint-Enough.jpg?et=gou%2CnNiJTv%2Biif4u5DQ6Gg&nmid=318962844



Architecture A14

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/148/500x500/2/Architecture-A14.jpg?et=yDJ8POH%2CYlHYAi2GxG2%2CHA&nmid=318962844



Architecture C27

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/148/500x500/4/Architecture-C27.jpg?et=wkhrUXEWdR9BgSvMOZWGEg&nmid=318962844



At Dawn T12

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/148/500x500/7/At-Dawn-T12.jpg?et=5K4LV3zRYFISWdS2UIXfZA&nmid=318962844



At Dawn Z01

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/148/500x500/8/At-Dawn-Z01.jpg?et=cO12yi%2CAZsxc0lszDvjE8Q&nmid=318962844



Canopy M02

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/148/500x500/9/Canopy-M02.jpg?et=GeXU4DIy1z8vRPloVW0E8g&nmid=318962844



Condura Run N02

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/148/500x500/10/Condura-Run-N02.jpg?et=JQmfSTMLuPpmF2STsOXXwg&nmid=318962844



Duo Flight

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/148/500x500/11/Duo-Flight.jpg?et=DxK7c7hp0XltTKFYQX3n%2Bw&nmid=318962844



First to Fly

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/148/500x500/12/First-to-Fly.jpg?et=XisTizxL4AR7glpCvvTWRw&nmid=318962844



Fly Away G01

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/148/500x500/13/Fly-Away-G01.jpg?et=KOg4f0A0qOP4PMEibJ4jCw&nmid=318962844



Lonely Street

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/148/500x500/14/Lonely-Street.jpg?et=T6%2CDq%2Bwfn5bp8XaMPHb0Sw&nmid=318962844



Preparation B21

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/148/500x500/17/Preparation-B21.jpg?et=nN17tJfcE2VEdlwbGGmklQ&nmid=318962844



Preparation C12

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/148/500x500/18/Preparation-C12.jpg?et=F4NY4nRUDb%2Benenkgw7j2w&nmid=318962844



Preschool H78

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/148/500x500/19/Preschool-H78.jpg?et=VMQGcwkfA2jXDxxvCmIrng&nmid=318962844



Solitary Road

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/148/500x500/20/Solitary-Road.jpg?et=NkEGHIju3X2CdAsNUhl5IQ&nmid=318962844



Weaver Z28

http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/148/500x500/27/Weaver-Z28.jpg?et=xL2hhJ%2C1vsnEbKpoRaRzOg&nmid=318962844

^^ great shots kent!! thanks for sharing. wow, looks like you've been traveling a lot - lucky you!! :)


more IR shots from me...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4336812539_98be1fb077_o.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2764/4339843609_4965f5fe3d_o.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4336541667_96bea00be2_o.jpg

^^ Exquisite IR shots Lauren!!! :applause: :applause: :applause:

Parang cherry blossoms lang. Por dat, inggit ako. He hehe he he... By May bili na ako ng IR na filter at shutter release. He he he he he.

Btw, ilang minutes pala yan?

Baka seconds! Nice IR shots as usual Ms Lauren.

Kent, love those UP shots. Parang deserted naman ang Diliman on those photos. Or was it during weekends?

^^ thanks, guys! Kent, usually between 20 to 30 seconds. basta take care not to over expose.

^^ galing ng IR shots! gusto ko na din mag IR :)

Baka seconds! Nice IR shots as usual Ms Lauren.

Kent, love those UP shots. Parang deserted naman ang Diliman on those photos. Or was it during weekends?

Yeah, seconds pala. Por dat tuliro.

Re: my UP shots. Saturday morning yun. Kaya medyo walang tao.

^^ thanks, guys! Kent, usually between 20 to 30 seconds. basta take care not to over expose.

Thanks mader! Sa May pa ako makatry ng IR shots.

Death327 February 2010 Second Collection


http://images.death327.multiply.com/image/1/photos/149/500x500/35/Umbrella.jpg?et=Dz%2CNpMXqRJBGgAC%2BnntJ0g&nmid=319019298


Check the whole collection here (http://death327.multiply.com/photos/album/149/February_2010_Second_Collection#).

Hi, do you guys know how much a wide angle lens is? I'm planning to buy kasi eh. Sigma or Nikon. :D

February 19 | By Peter Phun (http://rising.blackstar.com/it-may-be-time-to-give-up-photography-if.html) | Posted in Art of Photography

Every year, it seems to get harder and harder to make a living as a photographer. And yet every year, more and more people purchase DSLRs with the intention of doing just that.

So I figured it might be helpful to provide a reality check for those who are wondering when the big money is going to start rolling in.


Here are 25 clues it’s time to give up on your photography career:

-You still can’t get a picture accepted by iStockphoto after maxing out your credit cards on gear.

-Your contest entry in the “feline” category, captured during a thrilling photo safari on the plains of the Serengeti, loses out to a picture of a cat napping on a sofa.

-When your studio is burglarized, all your photo gear is taken along with the picture frames and mattes — but your photos are mysteriously left behind.
Upon hearing you’re covering the local beauty pageant, the suddenly camera-shy contestants scramble to revoke their model releases.

-Your photos always run big in publications — not because they’re great images, but because the editor needs a long caption to explain what the picture is about.

-Brides gladly pay extra to remove your watermark from their pictures.
When you travel abroad with your camera, street urchins pay you to not take their pictures.

-After scanning your portfolio, the organizers of the workshop you want to attend inform you they are fully booked — even though the venue is the Rose Bowl.

-Your unretouched images are frequently featured at PhotoshopDisasters.com.

-A memory card of 64GB is not enough when you’re shooting jpegs for an hour-long assignment.

-Facebook doesn’t use your uploaded images, even though your privacy settings are set for everyone to view.

-A kid with a cellphone nails a picture of the Loch Ness Monster while you stand there chimping by the lake.

-Despite shelling out big bucks for the latest vibration reduction or image stabilization lenses, your pictures are still fuzzy when you shoot in broad daylight on program mode.

-You’re not sure if it’s possible to disable autofocus, red eye reduction, auto white balance and program and still take a picture.

-You think “depth of field” refers to the depth the local humane society requires you to bury your pet.

-You spend thousands of dollars attending workshops to master a certain effect, only to find out there is now a Photoshop filter or plug-in that achieves that same look.

-Every time you get a color space mismatch warning in Photoshop, you think it’s asking you to change your clothes.

-You don’t realize you can almost fake the bokeh of a lens using Photoshop’s Gaussian blur filter.

-Adobe relents and gives you a full refund — on the condition that its tech support staff never has to deal with you again.

-Your competition does better with a chroma key backdrop than you can with lighting gear and models on location.

-Whenever you order 20 x 30 prints from the local photo finishing lab, they call you because they assume there’s been a mistake.

-Your spam filter captures more solicitations for photography workshops than Viagra prescriptions.

-Your spouse books another photographer to do her portrait — and it’s not a boudoir session intended as a gift.

-The biggest fan of your online portfolio, who is currently incarcerated, obsesses over your geotags.

-Clients ask you if facial-recognition software is included with the package they bought — and they’re not being sarcastic.

^^ ouch :lol:

^^ great shots kent!! thanks for sharing. wow, looks like you've been traveling a lot - lucky you!! :)


more IR shots from me...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4336812539_98be1fb077_o.jpg

I love! I love! :applause:

Parang cherry blossoms tree in the Libingan ng mga Bayani.:D

Kevs, sa American Cemetery yung photos. :)


Here are 25 clues it’s time to give up on your photography career:

-Your contest entry in the “feline” category, captured during a thrilling photo safari on the plains of the Serengeti, loses out to a picture of a cat napping on a sofa.

-A memory card of 64GB is not enough when you’re shooting jpegs for an hour-long assignment.

-Despite shelling out big bucks for the latest vibration reduction or image stabilization lenses, your pictures are still fuzzy when you shoot in broad daylight on program mode.

-You’re not sure if it’s possible to disable autofocus, red eye reduction, auto white balance and program and still take a picture.

-Whenever you order 20 x 30 prints from the local photo finishing lab, they call you because they assume there’s been a mistake.


Hopeless naman na talaga to. Kakaawa naman. And 64GB is really not enough for a one-hr all-jpeg photoshoot? Baka naman >10mp ang cam. Pero 1MB is usually ok na.

Kakaaliw naman yung "feline" photo contest. Pinapakita lang na wala yun sa mahal ng camera at sa ganda ng location. Nasa photographer yun. Naks...

Yung isang kaibigan ko habang tinuturuan ko sa settings ng D70 niya, sabi niya kung pwede daw bang automatic muna. Hehehe...

question: para saan yung reverse coupler? I mean its used for macro shots but can someone pls give me more details about it. thanks :D

wow great shots....anung camera ang gamit nyo? ang galing naman

^^ great shots kent!! thanks for sharing. wow, looks like you've been traveling a lot - lucky you!! :)


more IR shots from me...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4336812539_98be1fb077_o.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2764/4339843609_4965f5fe3d_o.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4336541667_96bea00be2_o.jpg

Some of the best IR photos I've seen. :applause:

question: para saan yung reverse coupler? I mean its used for macro shots but can someone pls give me more details about it. thanks :D

"I have a reverse coupler that allows me to mount an ancient 28mm lens in reverse to the front of my Tamron 90mm macro lens. Doing this is like using the reversed lens like a microscope on the end of your camera, so an object ~10mm across will take up the whole frame, or one that's 5mm or less with a 2x teleconverter."

-- ericspod of Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericspod/sets/72157613289700465/)

Just posted this in the Intramuros Thread...

Baluarte de San Diego HDR..

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/juncarlo/ssc_attachments/ssc_01.jpg

@dx and kevin, thanks guys! :)


@dattebayo, i've never tried it but AFAIK the coupler allows you to attach a reversed lens to your camera - in other words baligtad, it's the filter end of your lens that is attached to the cam body. this will allow you to focus really close and the DOF will be super thin. but the thing is i don't know how you can set the aperture. try to google it. hth

Parang gusto ko tuloy pumasyal sa American Cemetery!

Unfortunately, mukhang bumigay na finally ang Canon S2 IS ko. Nagphohotoshoot ako kanina dito sa tabing street. Tapos biglang ayaw na magretract ng lens niya. :( Then the most dreaded E18 error shows up. Kelangan na yatang bumili ng bago.

@dx and kevin, thanks guys! :)


@dattebayo, i've never tried it but AFAIK the coupler allows you to attach a reversed lens to your camera - in other words baligtad, it's the filter end of your lens that is attached to the cam body. this will allow you to focus really close and the DOF will be super thin. but the thing is i don't know how you can set the aperture. try to google it. hth

thanks. but do you think the lens and camera body will be susceptible to since its reversed? by the way miss laquacherra, where do you buy your gear? thanks

Parang gusto ko tuloy pumasyal sa American Cemetery!

Unfortunately, mukhang bumigay na finally ang Canon S2 IS ko. Nagphohotoshoot ako kanina dito sa tabing street. Tapos biglang ayaw na magretract ng lens niya. :( Then the most dreaded E18 error shows up. Kelangan na yatang bumili ng bago.


Canon S90!! it's small but "terrible" ;)

thanks. but do you think the lens and camera body will be susceptible to since its reversed? by the way miss laquacherra, where do you buy your gear? thanks


the cam body itself will be ok since a lens is attached... however contact end of the lens will be vulnerable to bumps and dirt so you have to watch out while you use it reversed.

i get by stuff from diff sources depending on where i find what i want and the price of course - i've cdsc, i've gray too (pixel pro, digital walker & other local stores), also from HK.

Thanks...Looks like a compact but powerful P&S cam! With the nature of my job right now, that's probably what I need - something that I can bring along anywhere. Internet says $400+ ang price niya. You have an idea Ms Lauren how much is it worth now (here or HK/SG)? :)

A Guide To Taking Better Pictures Of Yourself :okay:

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^^ thanks for sharing kuya. That was a good laugh :D

hello

im thinking of buying a good prime lens, the wonderfully cheap yet superb nikon af nikkor 50mm f/1.8d for about a hundred $$$.

my question is, for everyday / general photography, and mainly for convenience, what would be the most ideal 2nd lens for me.

a. Nikon 55-200mm VR or
b. or the versatile, all-around 18-200mm VR (either Nikkor or Tamron)

or shall i stick with my kit lens?

i'll appreciate all your inputs and thoughts.

Thanks...Looks like a compact but powerful P&S cam! With the nature of my job right now, that's probably what I need - something that I can bring along anywhere. Internet says $400+ ang price niya. You have an idea Ms Lauren how much is it worth now (here or HK/SG)? :)

Francis, I've seen it sold for something like 20T or 21T locally late last year. by now the price could have gone down some.

hello

im thinking of buying a good prime lens, the wonderfully cheap yet superb nikon af nikkor 50mm f/1.8d for about a hundred $$$.

my question is, for everyday / general photography, and mainly for convenience, what would be the most ideal 2nd lens for me.

a. Nikon 55-200mm VR or
b. or the versatile, all-around 18-200mm VR (either Nikkor or Tamron)

or shall i stick with my kit lens?

i'll appreciate all your inputs and thoughts.


if you aren't missing the tele focal lengths, then opting for a good low light lens to complement your kit lens would be a good choice. and if your camera doesn't have the in body AF motor (D40/x/60/3000/5000) I suggest you buy the AF-S 35 f/1.8G instead of the 50 1.8 because from my experience, manual focusing can get tedious after a while esp. with dx cams' small viewfinder. the af-s 35 f1.8 is the modern dx version of the old 50 1.8 - acting like a "normal lens" on dx cams. good luck! hth

true. I also suggest the 35mm f/1.8 lens. I ve been reading alot of good reviews about it. Just also google some sample shots of the lens. Wish I bought that lens first before buying my 55-200mm lens coz ive been doing more indoor shots.

Francis, I've seen it sold for something like 20T or 21T locally late last year. by now the price could have gone down some.

big help. thanks for the info ms lauren. :)

if you aren't missing the tele focal lengths, then opting for a good low light lens to complement your kit lens would be a good choice. and if your camera doesn't have the in body AF motor (D40/x/60/3000/5000) I suggest you buy the AF-S 35 f/1.8G instead of the 50 1.8 because from my experience, manual focusing can get tedious after a while esp. with dx cams' small viewfinder. the af-s 35 f1.8 is the modern dx version of the old 50 1.8 - acting like a "normal lens" on dx cams. good luck! hth

Firstly, thanks for the response, i really appreciate it.

i have a D90 body and i want to compliment it with a starter prime lens. and i think i can never go wrong with the 50mm 1.8 f for just $112, i mean it is relatively cheap, and I've read it's also good in low light and essentially, i will get more bang for my buck. i can always get the 35mm once i mastered the intricacies of using prime lenses.

now i know i cant just shoot using that lens and my im thinking of getting a good fast lens for general and all-around photography, because my kit lens, well, ain't fast enough...and let's admit it, it pales in comparison on all aspects compared to a premium fast lens.

My dilemma is whether to buy a versatile lens with a focal point that ranges from 18 to 200mm or just a lens that starts with 55 up to 200mm.

as usual, all inputs will be well appreciated

@bergenscooterpatrol, IMHO, no other lens can beat the versatility of the 18-200mm esp for travel or general walkaround. Nikon expert Thom Hogan said that IQ of an 18-55 + 55-200 combo is better than that of 18-200. i guess that will matter only if you're a pixel peeper.

the minimum focusing distance of the 55-200 is around 5 ft while the 18-200 can focus pretty close - if i'm not mistaken at less than 2ft. - which makes the 55-200 more "limiting" if you were to take just one lens with you.

hth

btw, share ko lang some of my shots from a recent workshop :)


curiouser and curiouser

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4410383643_b5d6ed4d41.jpg



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2772/4394781046_c2d23bb915.jpg

^^ :applause:

btw, share ko lang some of my shots from a recent workshop :)


curiouser and curiouser

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4410383643_b5d6ed4d41.jpg



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2772/4394781046_c2d23bb915.jpg

These are great Lauren! Btw, what workshop was that? I want to join some workshop too. But dont know where to go... hayz.

@jude and kent, thanks!

kent, those were from a Manny Librodo (http://www.pbase.com/manny_librodo) workshop. i highly recommend taking basic photography with pro photog Jo Avila (http://web.mac.com/misterkodaker/Jo_Avila/Welcome.html). i've read lots of books before taking basic and had a very good grasp of the basics - exposure (ISO, aperture & shutter speed), composition, etc... or so i thought but as it turned out there was a lot more to learn even from a basic photog workshop so i'd recommend starting there. also, check out FPPF (http://photoworldmanila.com/) for their workshops. although i haven't tried taking any of them, i wouldn't hesitate trying them out if they were more easily accessible for me. hth :)

^^ I checked DPP forum and I am not seeing any available workshop yet.

Okay, based on my photos here, do you think I need to read more and practice more before taking these workshops? I would like to solicit your opinion. I am looking into Nathaniel Salang's workshop by next month.

Most of my shots are trial and error, I mean I have to waste one or two shots before I can get the right exposure. I would like to achieve the "one shot correct exposure" thingy.

Also, I want to explore more photo enhancement. I like your second photo. I like the overpowering glow of white hue.

^^ Kent, that's called a high key treatment... i've a currrent fascination for it :)

here are Jo Avila's April weeknight (http://web.me.com/misterkodaker/Jo_Avila/Seminar_Schedule/Entries/2010/2/15_April_2010_Basic_Photography_Seminar%28Weeknight_Sessions%29.html) and sunday (http://web.me.com/misterkodaker/Jo_Avila/Seminar_Schedule/Entries/2010/2/15_April_18_%26_25%2C_2010_Basic_Photography_Seminar%28Special_Sessions%29.html) sessions. he continuously offer basic workshops so if you can't make it in April, check out his May and June (http://web.me.com/misterkodaker/Jo_Avila/Seminar_Schedule/Seminar_Schedule.html) skeds.

i learned to shoot RAW and basic post processing from him.

i really think it will help you effectively absorb/learn more from the basic workshop if you continue to shoot, study & learn from your shots and master using your camera before you join the workshop otherwise IMHO all those workshop infos can be overwhelming for an absolute newbie! (i've a friend who went back to shooting a p&s after taking basic :D)

don't worry about getting the right exposure from just one shot... esp when it comes to landscapes - it's really more about compromises... pros bracket their shots too.

I learned to bracket my shots lately.

Yes, that's one thing I want to learn, shooting RAW and processing RAW. I think editing is much more dynamic in RAW.


I already sent my registration to Jo Avila's seminar. :D I like how he criticized one of my shots in DPP. :D

On Manny Librido.. gosh, I have to go to Bangkok to have a one on one session with him. Hehe hehhehe... maybe someday. :D

btw, share ko lang some of my shots from a recent workshop :)


curiouser and curiouser

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4410383643_b5d6ed4d41.jpg



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2772/4394781046_c2d23bb915.jpg

Ms Lauren, these are so beautiful! I'm sure these gals will be pleased to see how their photos turned out to be.

btw, share ko lang some of my shots from a recent workshop :)
curiouser and curiouser
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4410383643_b5d6ed4d41.jpg


indeed, that shot made my day! perfect.

(is she the offspring of the mad hatter and flavor flav?) :nuts:

and thanks for the input re: lens query. very informative

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2744/4462020182_66e7463bd0_o.jpg

What do you guys recommend me to buy first? a 35mm 1.8 or a 55-200mm Nikor Lens?

How to you guys make those awesome HDR pics? I tried them but it turned out to be different form the one you guys made. Did i do it right?

Original
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd143/christ0pherjude/2010_4074.jpg

HDR
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd143/christ0pherjude/hdrr.jpg

Sorry grainy, ISO @1600 kasi handheld lang. :D

^I'm experimenting on Single Image HDR, since my camera does not have auto bracketing feature. I take a photo in RAW format then I use Aperture to create 3 versions of the photo with 3 different exposures. Then I merge the three versions using Photomatix.

I found these settings for Photomatix, it works for me. :okay:

Luminosity 0
Strength 46
ColorSaturation 68
WhiteClip 0.25
BlackClip 0.00000
Smoothing High
Microcontrast High
360Image No

Tapos konting tweak na lang sa sharpness, etc.

Example:

Original:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/dxb_01/dauischurch001.jpg

Underexposed:

[http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/dxb_01/dauischurch002.jpg

Overexposed:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/dxb_01/dauischurch003.jpg

HDR:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4501083025_0a0304733a_b.jpg