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A 4X5 crop that includes 3 pillars and creates the perspective that leads the eye to the distant bathers. A slight rotation was made to correct the horizon.
Another acceptable pic from the famous Howard Shoot, set up by Howard Browsky for myself and another friend of his at the National Raptor Centre in Port Dover, Ontario.
Sharpened and cleaned up this jpeg image in Topaz Denoise in Standard mode, exported the file in DNG format, then applied basic camera tone and colour adjustments in PS, along with a minor bit of smudging to smoothen out a few sharpen artefacts, as well some exaggerated contour lines.
I then saved the original as 3 separate bracketed exposure images (-0.5, 0, and +0.5) in Lr and fused these three exposures in Photomatix. Went back to Lr for more colour, tone, contrast, and sharpen tweaking before going back to PS to clone out some distracting elements, while cloning in some rearranged elements of the flora in the background (all from within the original image).
Finally, I went back to Lr for some vignetting and burning around the backdrop in order to add emphasis to the hawk.
Photomatix, combined with Topaz Denoise and exporting the jpeg from Denoise as a DNG for raw editing in PS appears to have been a Successful workflow combination.
Someone asked me how I processed my photos which led me to write my workflow out on my "About" page. After some confusion, I decided to do a visual as you see in the attached image.
During the pandemic, I've been using my cell phone for almost all my pictures. I just wanted to pass along my workflow for others who haven't tried their phones yet. Just remember that a RAW file gives you much more room to adjust contrast.
A picture from November 2013, the time I started stacking. A common mushroom that is always a good motif.
Ich habe etwas in meinem Bildarchiv gestöbert und eins aus den Anfängen der Stackerei entwickelt. Damals noch mit der Canon Ausrüstung die mir gestohlen wurde. Seither bin ich Panasonic MFT unterwegs.
23 Shots from 18.11.2013, developed today with the usual workflow.
Star Trails - Portland Bill Lighthouse, Dorset
Recently decided to try a star trails shot at Portland Bill Lighthouse as virtually no moon and it had set anyway. Rather difficult there to point north to Polaris to get the conventional circles. I think you would have to be so close to the lighthouse it would block most of the sky or you'd be in the water!
I wanted to experiment with some other patterns and decided to set up for the Lighthouse and just see what I got.
Took a series of 25s exposures lasting about 75mins for the star trails and then stacked them in Starstax. I then blended the stacked trails shot with a 4min exposure I took of the lighthouse, cropped it a little and spent quite a while removing hot pixels as I'd not taken a dark frame on site (note to self!!) Not 100% happy with the blending but I don't think there is harm in showing my 'growing pains' with astro. and I do enjoy it although I find it challenging and certainly not something that my workflow is 'automatic' yet.
Thanks for viewing and hope everyone has a great weekend.
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Do you have a photo-taking workflow?
Before I pull out the “big camera,” I sometimes snap a quick iPhone pic to check composition and lighting. Sometimes it tells me everything I need to know, like whether to shift left, crouch down, or just give up and go get some eggs benedict for brekky at a cafe. And when my wide-angle lens isn’t quite wide enough, it's iPhone panorama to the rescue! It’s quicker than taking multiple shots with the OM-1 and stitching later. Lazy or efficient? You decide.
Fun Fact Time - The Goldfish Edition!
Have you ever wondered how long goldfish live? Most pet goldfish clock in around 5–10 years. But some have gone the distance......
The oldest was Goldie (45 yrs). A very solid name choice in my opinion. He never made it into the Guinness Book of Records due to a lack of official paperwork. While he was alive, Goldie garnered international media attention, and his family the Evans family donated any money earned by Goldie’s appearances to charity to help children with physical disabilities. How cool is that, a philanthropist goldfish!
Other notable characters in the geriatric goldfish club include:
Tish (1956-1999) – the official Guinness title holder at 43 years old. In 1988 Tish had a brush with death when he leapt out of his bowl and landed on the carpet. His mum Tilda wasn't home but luckily, when she found him & placed him back into the water, he resumed swimming as if nothing had happened. I wonder if he remembered or if every trip around the goldfish bowl was new to him! Over the years, as he aged, Tish’s scales turned from bright orange to silver, matching the colour of Hilda’s hair. That's kinda sweet.
Fred (42) and George (44). Keith & Mary Allies from Worcester UK won the pair of fish at a fair in 1974, when they were only dating. Since then, the married couple kept the goldfish, who outlived two of their dogs. They passed in 2017 & 2019. Fred & George that is, not Keith & Mary! My takeaway - a couple who raise goldfish together, stay together!
Splash (38) and Splish (36) - Haley and Matthew Wright never did anything particularly special to care for Splash. He swam around his tank all day, ate regular fish food, and fed on live plants in his tank. Splish and Splash were funfair prizes won by the Wrights in 1977 (bit of a common theme there). Mr. Wright believes that Splash mourned for Splish when he was no longer around. PS If it is annoying I listed splash before splish you may be OCD ;)
Sharkey (24) – I reckon best name, hands down! Another goldfish who survived a near death experience. His owner Paul's mother found him belly up in his bowl. She thought he was dead and flushed him down the toilet. However, Sharky was still alive and swam back up the pipe and was saved in time. I guess he felt a bit shitty about that ;)
Bob (20) from the UK – well, it's a solid name for sure. I wonder if it is because he "Bobbed" up and down in his bowl? Bob experienced his 15 minutes of fame in 2017 when his family noticed that he was struggling to swim and developed a lump on his fin. They decided to spend $250 on an operation to save his life. I'm pleased to report the operation was successful and Bob fully recovered. The doc said that his family was very pleased with the outcome as Bob was older than their children and considered part of their family.
I hope these goldfish ramblings brighten your day. Thanks kindly for any likes/comments, they are always appreciated.
Waterscape 34/100 in 2025
- Thanks to everyone who looked at my picture, favors and have commented. Please press "L" or "Z" for a large view - an absolute must to fully enjoy this picture!
Said Bear has had a word with me about improving my workflow - whatever that means - and we published this picture directly from within Shotwell (a photo manager for Linux).
Said Bear has definitely settled into his new home, and I think he is actually taking over. No bad thing tbh.
Her final stop was Cwmbran, a town with a lively atmosphere. Clara explored shops and cafés, and savored the bustling city life before heading back to Aberwyl to conclude her journey.
When Clara returned to Aberwyl, she realized how rich and diverse Auneland was. The combination of natural beauty, culture, history, and hospitality had left a profound impression on her. She knew she would someday return to this enchanting land, which had now captured a special place in her heart.
Photo's placed on Flickr or not so sharp and crisp as they are in Photoshop!!!
Any ideas why?
hybrid workflow Mint SLR670S/instant Lab, Polaroid bw 600 film film, Bonn Germany, day one 1/2
Happy PolaroidWeek to you all! so looking forward to see your great polas this week. this community is so inspiring, glad to be a part of it.
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DxO PureRaw 5 + Darktable 5.2.1
The former is incredible for de-noising. The latter has quite the learning curve and it's gonna take a while before I build a decent workflow >_< So please consider this pic an experiment.
Sailing: a dance with wind and water, where the horizon expands, the soul finds peace, and freedom whispers through every ripple and gust.
Please join us on our journey through Auneland where we show you this unforgettably beautiful country in all its shapes and colors
Thanks for your faves and comments 👍
Llandeilo is known for its elegant manors and expansive gardens. Clara visited a historic estate and wandered through vibrant flower gardens. She enjoyed a traditional afternoon tea on a terrace overlooking the verdant hills.
Please join Clara on her journey through Auneland where she will show you the unforgettable beauty of this country in all its shapes and colors
*OpenColorIO (OCIO) is an open-source color management framework designed to manage color workflows in visual effects and computer graphics pipelines. Figuring out when to transition and how to adjust is tricky at the moment. It's the wave of the future!
Well I saw the bug and thought that would be great but I had forgotten what lens I had on the camera, not my 105mm. Oh well... Stacked with 34 images but, my focus was on the bug that's why the leading edge of the cap isn't sharp.
A path at her feet and above her a sky filled with blooming flowers…
hybrid workflow Mint SLR670S/instant Lab, Polaroid bw 600 film film, dried flowers, Bonn Germany, day three 1/2
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I kinda figured with my last Portal image.... what's the point of a Portal image without an actual Portal.
Not 100% happy but it did help me to at least to start thinking about a workflow.
I have been pushing the boundaries of my photography a bit recently with the addition of Wet Plate Collodion as a new "skill"
Its not easy as it forces you to work fast. however you do get to control the process start to finish.
I am looking forward to incorporating it into my workflow a bit
around 90 sec f4 large format 75mm lens
This offers a similar but slightly different view from it’s more famous cousin, Tunnel View. Valley View offers views of El Capitan and Bridalveil Falls in the classic juxtaposition but Half Dome is not visible from this vantage point. However, instead of Half Dome, the lovely and serene Merced River graces the foreground between these two icons providing some beautiful texture to otherwise cold granite vistas. The view is particularly nice in fall when the grasses in the Merced River change color, in winter when the meadows are draped in snow, and early spring when Bridalveil Fall is at it’s peak.
Equipment=Canon 6D
Lens Used=Tokina 17-35mm Lens
Exposures=7
Location=Yosemite National park
Workflow=Aurora HDR
Adobe Lightroom 5,
ON1 Photo 10=Increase Color
Nik Color Efex=Brilliance Warmth/Sun
Another deep sea eye candy! No colour-changing-processing, just "like seen" (and my usual workflow....)
Another take on the small charming fall at Victoria Falls, Blue Mountains, NSW
Some workflow steps: youtu.be/ST08LhHga50