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shajufx · 10th May 2010, 22:07

Ajay, its coming out well. Curious to know which PP software you are using.

Here is one from my morning shoot. If I show you the original file, you can count every scale on its body. Its through the 300mm lens, I was closely looking through the viewfinder for it to turn the head, that waiting was almost a minute, then I got its eyes towards me.... suddenly someone walked behind me (the regular walkers in the park), I literally jumped out of fear. I really thought a huge version of the chameleon is behind me !!!!!

(its not a joke, but real !)

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Sorry for the huge boarders, somehow it has become broader by default, need to spend time and resize the boarders again.

Samurai · 10th May 2010, 22:58

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Originally Posted by shajufx

I really thought a huge version of the chameleon is behind me !!!!!

(its not a joke, but real !)

Sorry for the huge boarders, somehow it has become broader by default, need to spend time and resize the boarders again.

The huge chameleon (huge boarder) is now boarding at your house?

Sorry couldn't resist... Let's settle for borders next time.

amitk26 · 10th May 2010, 23:04

A stupid query may be, is there any easy way to insert a watermark ? I read about PS way of creating action but something simpler which inserts info in the exif as well ?

Samurai · 10th May 2010, 23:24

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Originally Posted by amitk26

A stupid query may be, is there any easy way to insert a watermark ? I read about PS way of creating action but something simpler which inserts info in the exif as well ?

When exporting from Picasa, you can set the text watermark. That's the simplest.

clevermax · 11th May 2010, 11:52

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Originally Posted by amitk26

A stupid query may be, is there any easy way to insert a watermark ? I read about PS way of creating action but something simpler which inserts info in the exif as well ?

Exif data can be manipulated even with normal file properties dialog of windows explorer. Another way to do that is to use PS itself which allows access to a lot more data that windows explorer doesn't show.

Setting a text watermark in PS is easy - just use the text tool and set transparency for that layer to your liking. You can get a little creative with the layer blending options too.

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Originally Posted by shajufx

Sorry for the huge boarders, somehow it has become broader by default, need to spend time and resize the boarders again.

Nice shot shaju.
Just a feedback - pictures will look a lot better if you get rid of those black and white borders that you always use... just MO

mobike008 · 11th May 2010, 11:58

This one looked away just when i clicked this picture. Tough Luck !

k_ajay · 11th May 2010, 13:39

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Originally Posted by shajufx

Ajay, its coming out well. Curious to know which PP software you are using.

Shaju, thanks for the comment. I still think I have to understand how to do PP properly. Will take some time for it once I'm back from vacation, to learn from the web.

Currently, I just manage between Irfanview and Photoscape, both which I downloaded yesterday. They're both Freeware. I also have Adobe Lightroom 2.5 which I'll try using only in June, after I return from the trip.

aK

pawan_pullarwar · 11th May 2010, 17:21

Took it in a Dolphin show. There were not enough lights inside, had to use ISO 400.

mobike008 · 11th May 2010, 17:30

A lovely red rose albiet with less exposure. No PS done.

shajufx · 11th May 2010, 19:24

I am attached to you !!

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vivekiny2k · 11th May 2010, 19:29

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Originally Posted by shajufx

I am attached to you !!

shouldn't you have the "attachment" in focus?
nice concept though.

janitha · 11th May 2010, 19:36

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Originally Posted by shajufx

I am attached to you !!

You seem to be sacrificing focus for sake of bokeh!

shajufx · 11th May 2010, 19:46

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Originally Posted by vivekiny2k

shouldn't you have the "attachment" in focus?
nice concept though.

Thats a nice suggestion, I have some shots with that in focus, but its a totally blurred image, which may not appeal.

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Originally Posted by janitha

You seem to be sacrificing focus for sake of bokeh!

Its at 50mm f/2.8. I was trying hard to get atleast the whole plant in full focus, but only a portion was possible. DOF is very shallow.

infotech58 · 11th May 2010, 20:26

@Shaju:
How much did you pay for Tamron 90mm Macro? and How do you like it?
I thought of getting one getting one but have been receiving mixed reviews about the performance.

Torqueguru · 12th May 2010, 06:15

@Shaju
Some nice shots coming from your camera!

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Regards,
TG.

10th May 2010, 22:07	#8806
shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 831 Times View My Garage	Ajay, its coming out well. Curious to know which PP software you are using. Here is one from my morning shoot. If I show you the original file, you can count every scale on its body. Its through the 300mm lens, I was closely looking through the viewfinder for it to turn the head, that waiting was almost a minute, then I got its eyes towards me.... suddenly someone walked behind me (the regular walkers in the park), I literally jumped out of fear. I really thought a huge version of the chameleon is behind me !!!!! (its not a joke, but real !) Sorry for the huge boarders, somehow it has become broader by default, need to spend time and resize the boarders again. Last edited by shajufx : 10th May 2010 at 22:09.

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amitk26 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,089 Thanked: 715 Times	A stupid query may be, is there any easy way to insert a watermark ? I read about PS way of creating action but something simpler which inserts info in the exif as well ? Last edited by amitk26 : 10th May 2010 at 23:06.

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mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,702 Thanked: 14,828 Times View My Garage	This one looked away just when i clicked this picture. Tough Luck ! Attached Thumbnails

11th May 2010, 17:21	#8813
pawan_pullarwar BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pune - Now in Munich, Germany Posts: 778 Thanked: 129 Times	Took it in a Dolphin show. There were not enough lights inside, had to use ISO 400. Attached Thumbnails

11th May 2010, 17:30	#8814
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,702 Thanked: 14,828 Times View My Garage	A lovely red rose albiet with less exposure. No PS done. Attached Thumbnails

11th May 2010, 19:24	#8815
shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 831 Times View My Garage	I am attached to you !!

11th May 2010, 20:26	#8819
infotech58 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 652 Thanked: 255 Times View My Garage	Tamron 90mm Macro @Shaju: How much did you pay for Tamron 90mm Macro? and How do you like it? I thought of getting one getting one but have been receiving mixed reviews about the performance.

12th May 2010, 06:15	#8820
Torqueguru BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 277 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	@Shaju Some nice shots coming from your camera! Regards, TG.