The Official non-auto Image thread

VindyWheels · 17th May 2011, 15:22

Hi,

I joined TBHP recently, thought it was only about vehicles and travelogues till I saw this forum. So many talented photographers with sound technical knowledge. Looking forward to learn from you all.
Below are a few snaps taken in Andaman. Kindly give your opinion. How do I get rid of the bright spots when it is partly sunny?
@hellwrath - you had mentioned this site Digital Photography Tips and Tutorials in the other DSLR forum. Is this a good place to start learning?

rgds
VW

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shajufx · 17th May 2011, 17:51

Here is an image from a low cost point and shoot (my 5 year old's new asset) !
Ask me what one feels when using a P&S after being familiar with a DSLR = Hopeless

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pjbiju · 17th May 2011, 18:24

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Originally Posted by VindyWheels

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Below are a few snaps taken in Andaman. Kindly give your opinion.

I have edited one of your pictures to show a composition that I would have liked. I am not sure if such a composition was possible at the place. But looked like a place with a lot of potential (even your other pictures). Hope you don't mind.

Modified Image (done in about 5 minutes)

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How do I get rid of the bright spots when it is partly sunny?...

I think HDR should help. I have never used this technique but I think this is what people use in such situations.

-Biju

blue_pulsar · 17th May 2011, 20:53

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Originally Posted by kaushik_s

At Chikmagalur
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kaushik_s, Lovely capture. A great wallpaper!

Here's one I took this Sunday:

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navin_bhp · 17th May 2011, 20:59

Blue pulsar, Nice capture. I think its Stellers Jay. Where did you take this?

blue_pulsar · 17th May 2011, 22:50

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Originally Posted by navin_bhp

Blue pulsar, Nice capture. I think its Stellers Jay. Where did you take this?

Thanks for your comment and thanks for naming the species of the bird. I captured this in Big Basin Redwoods State Park. More photos to follow from this beautiful park.

navin_bhp · 17th May 2011, 23:29

Here's a Blue bird and Steller's Jay I captured at Greer, AZ. Couldn't get a sharp image of the Steller because it was windy and the snow was blowing crazy.

blue_pulsar · 18th May 2011, 00:00

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Originally Posted by navin_bhp

Here's a Blue bird and Steller's Jay I captured at Greer, AZ. Couldn't get a sharp image of the Steller because it was windy and the snow was blowing crazy.

The one I captured was as if it was posing for me. It was like that for a short time, say around 30-45sec, but long enough for me to take the shot. Normally this bird will be pretty restless, atleast the previous instances I tried to take a shot of the bird of same species. And the best part, I could take the shot with at 105mm (18-105mm).

I like that bird. My fave colors - blue and black.

navin_bhp · 18th May 2011, 00:04

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Originally Posted by blue_pulsar

The one I captured was as if it was posing for me. It was like that for a short time, say around 30-45sec, but long enough for me to take the shot. Normally this bird will be pretty restless, atleast the previous instances I tried to take a shot of the bird of same species. And the best part, I could take the shot with at 105mm (18-105mm).

I like that bird. My fave colors - blue and black.

You got real lucky to get him at 108mm! I had to zoom all the way to 400mm for both the shots.

VindyWheels · 18th May 2011, 08:30

Thank you Biju. Yes, your composition looks better

It brings out all the elements in the right propotion and the feel is better,

abhijitaparadh · 19th May 2011, 01:00

From a drive on CA-1 through Monterey and Big Sur area

Some artistic attempt

Boat in Monterey Bay

Comments welcome!

blue_pulsar · 19th May 2011, 09:12

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Originally Posted by abhijitaparadh

From a drive on CA-1 through Monterey and Big Sur area

A very nice photo. Try to cover CA-1 north (from San Francisco) till Oregon border. Its very beautiful too.

navin_bhp · 19th May 2011, 09:33

abhijitaparadh, Very nice!! The first pic looks perfect.

pjbiju · 19th May 2011, 10:52

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Originally Posted by abhijitaparadh

From a drive on CA-1 through Monterey and Big Sur area

Comments welcome!

Nice pictures Abhijit. The last one looks like a painting.

I feel the first picture would have looked better and more balanced if you could have got more of the ocean (like a panoramic or wide angle shot). An edited version (amateurish attempt) of your picture is below. This is just my opinion.

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-Biju

typeOnegative · 19th May 2011, 12:51

@abhijit: Lovely shots. I think you could have got a good one of the bridge too (the one that is hidden in the first one). The second one has lovely colours and depth of field. In the last one I feel that the boat could have been on the left.

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VindyWheels BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Goa Posts: 286 Thanked: 124 Times	Re: The Official non-auto Image thread Hi, I joined TBHP recently, thought it was only about vehicles and travelogues till I saw this forum. So many talented photographers with sound technical knowledge. Looking forward to learn from you all. Below are a few snaps taken in Andaman. Kindly give your opinion. How do I get rid of the bright spots when it is partly sunny? @hellwrath - you had mentioned this site Digital Photography Tips and Tutorials in the other DSLR forum. Is this a good place to start learning? rgds VW

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shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,808 Thanked: 832 Times View My Garage	Re: The Official non-auto Image thread Here is an image from a low cost point and shoot (my 5 year old's new asset) ! Ask me what one feels when using a P&S after being familiar with a DSLR = Hopeless

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navin_bhp BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 157 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	Re: The Official non-auto Image thread Blue pulsar, Nice capture. I think its Stellers Jay. Where did you take this?

17th May 2011, 23:29	#12472
navin_bhp BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 157 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	Re: The Official non-auto Image thread Here's a Blue bird and Steller's Jay I captured at Greer, AZ. Couldn't get a sharp image of the Steller because it was windy and the snow was blowing crazy. Attached Thumbnails

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VindyWheels BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Goa Posts: 286 Thanked: 124 Times	Re: The Official non-auto Image thread Thank you Biju. Yes, your composition looks better It brings out all the elements in the right propotion and the feel is better,

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abhijitaparadh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 222 Thanked: 3 Times	Re: The Official non-auto Image thread From a drive on CA-1 through Monterey and Big Sur area Some artistic attempt Boat in Monterey Bay Comments welcome!

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navin_bhp BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 157 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	Re: The Official non-auto Image thread abhijitaparadh, Very nice!! The first pic looks perfect.

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typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,502 Thanked: 28 Times	Re: The Official non-auto Image thread @abhijit: Lovely shots. I think you could have got a good one of the bridge too (the one that is hidden in the first one). The second one has lovely colours and depth of field. In the last one I feel that the boat could have been on the left.