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mclaren1885 · 22nd May 2009, 23:37

Here is a pic I took recently at Gokarna, just as is from the cam.

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Samurai · 23rd May 2009, 00:38

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Originally Posted by kaushik_s

Samurai, google and find out a technique called Orton

Yeah, I am familiar with it, had seen in PAAI long back, but I don't like that effect. I want soft dreamy look, but not ethereal.

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Originally Posted by mclaren1885

Here is a pic I took recently at Gokarna, just as is from the cam.

The horizon is tilted, I know it is intentional, but composing with tilted horizon rarely comes out well.

Shot this today morning since western ghats was visible after a long time.

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kaushik_s · 23rd May 2009, 01:08

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Yeah, I am familiar with it, had seen in PAAI long back, but I don't like that effect. I want soft dreamy look, but not ethereal.

Guess it depends on how much gaussian blur you dial in. I love the looks it gives, but anyway personal preference. Another easy way to try is to use a fogged UV filter to get that look directly in the camera. Just smear some vaseline on a UV filter and you are ready for it. I guess you may even know about this method also.
Probably Rudra will be able to provide you some better way to achieve it.

Torqueguru · 23rd May 2009, 02:10

Did a shoot for a friend, heres one from that

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Regards,
TG.

fazalaliadil · 23rd May 2009, 07:56

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Originally Posted by TSEA

Amazing! Where did you take these pics? Wonderful..

TSEA,
The avians were shot at random locations, the canines at Hyderabad zoo.

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Originally Posted by s0uljah

Fazal nice exposures

s0uljah,
Thanks for your appreciation.
Regards,

mobike008 · 23rd May 2009, 11:02

Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwar

clevermax · 23rd May 2009, 11:34

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Originally Posted by Torqueguru

Excellent stuff guys! Hellstar, i loved the lightning shots!

Painted crab
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Regards,
TG.

Really nice colors TG,

How did you get taht hexagon type of bokeh instead of the usual round one?

gd1418 · 23rd May 2009, 13:15

The 2nd last where Mr. Stripes is wading in the water, either to take a dip or to catch a fish, is what I liked. The last where Mr. White Stripes is having a swim in his backyard is amazing. Both seems to have been taken in a zoo.

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Originally Posted by fazalaliadil

Avians and Canines

fazalaliadil · 24th May 2009, 09:08

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Originally Posted by hellstar

My experiments at photographing lightning .

Dear hellstar,
Nice lightning shots, tried some myself at slower shutter speeds which did not come out well.
Can you share the Shutter speed/ apperture settings and the time of the day, at which you shot these two pics, and any special techniques for lightning shots?
Regards,

harmon_bro · 24th May 2009, 10:32

Some of my collections from New York

harmon_bro · 24th May 2009, 10:49

More shots from New York City

harmon_bro · 24th May 2009, 10:52

Some shots from Chennai..

clevermax · 24th May 2009, 21:16

We got a break from the summer heat, as it is raining almost continuously over this weekend. It was darker during midday than it was at 6:30 PM. One shot taken yesterday, when rain was having its evening coffee break.

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harmon_bro · 24th May 2009, 21:40

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Originally Posted by clevermax

We got a break from the summer heat, as it is raining almost continuously over this weekend. It was darker during midday than it was at 6:30 PM. One shot taken yesterday, when rain was having its evening coffee break.

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very nice shot. What camera and lens specification please.

clevermax · 24th May 2009, 21:52

@harmon_bro:

Thanks buddy. I use a Sony Alpha 200. This image was taken with a Minolta 70-210 F4 lens mounted on the Alpha.

Exif: 1/250seconds, F/4.0, 210mm, ISO 400

Processed from RAW image.

BTW, this lens is pretty old.. made in the late 80s!! I love this lens for its super bokeh, and great colors. Only downside being the weight.

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mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Here is a pic I took recently at Gokarna, just as is from the cam.

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clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,086 Thanked: 2,639 Times View My Garage	We got a break from the summer heat, as it is raining almost continuously over this weekend. It was darker during midday than it was at 6:30 PM. One shot taken yesterday, when rain was having its evening coffee break.

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clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,086 Thanked: 2,639 Times View My Garage	@harmon_bro: Thanks buddy. I use a Sony Alpha 200. This image was taken with a Minolta 70-210 F4 lens mounted on the Alpha. Exif: 1/250seconds, F/4.0, 210mm, ISO 400 Processed from RAW image. BTW, this lens is pretty old.. made in the late 80s!! I love this lens for its super bokeh, and great colors. Only downside being the weight. Last edited by clevermax : 24th May 2009 at 21:59.