Photos from France

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Photos from France

Postby kipper on Wed Dec 22, 2004 2:14 am

Ok, I've upload one of my photos taken today. I've got a stack of photos so far but havent had much time to photoshop them. Plus my sisters 15inch monitor with its 800x600 resolution is really poor to do any photoshop work. Its on its way out and Im convincing them to get a 17inch flat. I really need to go for a drive as Im running out of subjects around here. Although there is a lovely hawk perched in a tree up the road that I might have to snap with my 70-300G. Anyway keep a watch on this URL and Ill post updates when I add more.

http://www.morganpost.com

This was taken this afternoon with my nephew. The tree and grass was a bit underexposed so I created an inverted desaturated layer and used it as a soft light. It really brought out the detail in the grass and enhanced the sky. I've also got some other photos of some nice cloud formations that Raydar might like :D
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Postby birddog114 on Wed Dec 22, 2004 6:03 am

kipper,
where are all the baguette and colourful food and fruits displayed at every Sunday market?
I hope you enjoyed the trip!
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Postby Glen on Wed Dec 22, 2004 6:42 am

Nice image Kipper
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Postby mudder on Wed Dec 22, 2004 8:05 am

Nice shot... The "sloping top" of the foreground tree almost takes your eye to the horizon... hmmm, maybe that's just me ;-)

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Postby ajo43 on Wed Dec 22, 2004 8:19 am

I like it. Looks to be shot early in the moring which gives it that ghostly haze.
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Postby bago100 on Wed Dec 22, 2004 8:28 am

Good photo Kipper
Lots of atmosphere
Looks kind of World War 1 ish
Thanks for sharing
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Postby kipper on Wed Dec 22, 2004 8:37 am

It was actually taken at about 1-2pm in the afternoon but the sun is fairly low in the sky during winter in the northern hemisphere. Everything seems to be in shadow a lot. Plus the photoshopping that I did makes the sky look a lot more dramatic then it actually was.
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Postby sirhc55 on Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:01 am

Nice photo Kipper -reminds me of my first home.

In England, this time of year, dawn is around 8am and dusk around 4pm - great time of year for night shots

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Postby Glen on Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:04 am

sirhc55, nice avatar! Joining the local Hells Angels chapter? :wink:
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Postby sirhc55 on Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:15 am

Glen wrote:sirhc55, nice avatar! Joining the local Hells Angels chapter? :wink:


Hi Glen

Actually this is an adaption of the famous ”Blue Blasters” insignia of attack squadron VA-34. Originated in October 1943 (as VF-20). The squadron was based on USS Lexington and saw action in the Pacific.

I think the Hells Angels would love this one!!!

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Postby Glen on Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:35 am

Hi Chris, I learn more and more each day from these forums, and every so often something about photography! Like the avatar :wink:
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Postby kipper on Thu Dec 23, 2004 10:55 am

Ok a total of 8 photos up now. Noticed a dark spot on the left hand side of the shots when shooting landscape. Think it's some dust or something either on the lens or on the ccd. Hope it's the lens! Should invest in a Giotto Rocket.

http://www.morganpost.com/
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Postby birddog114 on Thu Dec 23, 2004 11:07 am

kipper wrote:Ok a total of 8 photos up now. Noticed a dark spot on the left hand side of the shots when shooting landscape. Think it's some dust or something either on the lens or on the ccd. Hope it's the lens! Should invest in a Giotto Rocket.

http://www.morganpost.com/


Kipper,
They're nice pics! hmmmm, dust on CCD, go to Arc De Triomp, see couple guys who are standing around with all the roses, he can help you clean it :lol:
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Postby Glen on Thu Dec 23, 2004 11:29 am

Birddog114 wrote:
Kipper,
They're nice pics! hmmmm, dust on CCD, go to Arc De Triomp, see couple guys who are standing around with all the roses, he can help you clean it :lol:


But only if you give them the secret D70 users handshake :wink:
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Postby Greg B on Thu Dec 23, 2004 11:34 am

kipper wrote:Ok a total of 8 photos up now. Noticed a dark spot on the left hand side of the shots when shooting landscape. Think it's some dust or something either on the lens or on the ccd. Hope it's the lens! Should invest in a Giotto Rocket.

http://www.morganpost.com/


kipper, the Rocket is a sensation, well worth getting.
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Postby kipper on Tue Dec 28, 2004 2:00 am

Added two more photos. Got heaps more but haven't had the time to choose what are keepers and what aren't. Well save all photos and review at home but for now getting the best and trying to edit using PS as best as I can on this poor monitor.
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Postby W00DY on Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:34 am

Kipper,

Have you made the move to France permaently or are you just on holidays?

I noticed ou have changed your location in your profile so thought maybe it was permanent. BTW - I really like the images, keep them coming :)

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Postby kipper on Wed Dec 29, 2004 9:52 am

Hhehehe.....well not yet anyway. Everytime I come here I fall in love with the place. So maybe in the future when I've learnt the language :)

Just thought I'd change the location so people could see where I am. Be good if there was some sort of feature with bulletin boards so you could place the status of your account to Vacation and the location.
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