July Photography Thread

CoreyReeb · 2013-07-02 03:10:39

Here are a couple from my trip this weekend https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2850/9245883418_06d92f888e_o.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7332/9245885494_1818fab8a6_o.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3731/9243099561_ba488b632d_o.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5458/9245897302_e29da9860f_o.jpg

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Jul 8, 2013 | 07:46 PM

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TomSolo

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Here are a couple from my trip this weekend

Jul 8, 2013 | 08:36 PM

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jaor.s2k

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wow, great photos tomsolo!

a quick light painting experiment i did tonight with a friend. we just used our phone flashlights

Jul 9, 2013 | 04:47 AM

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VisualEchos

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/visualechos/9225982538/http://www.flickr.com/photos/visualechos/9225982538/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/visualechos/, on Flickr

Jul 9, 2013 | 06:29 AM

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TheStigSC

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From: The Crossroads

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Originally Posted by TheStigSC' timestamp='1373257741' post='22652237

Thanks for the insight

Here are some more I played with:

I like the compositions as well, but you should try to do a little less saturation/vibrance. Instead try to pull out some shadow detail idk if you use lightroom or etc. Maybe also try playing around with depth of field? I do like the variety.

Thanks for the advice! I use Photoshop CS5 and I do usually use a lot of vibrance, but I've been working on it, trying to make it better. What do you mean playing around with depth of field? I do that by changing apertures right?

Jul 9, 2013 | 08:49 AM

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CoreyReeb

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TheStigSC, yeah your aperture will help with DOF mostly but also focal length of your lens as well. Example, a lens at 50mm vs a lens zoomed at 200mm. Play around with zoom distances on a single object and you will see how the back ground blows at even at the same aperture. And personally I prefer lightroom i think its a lot simpler you should try the free trial! and only shoot RAW files. Huge different in post production. Hope it helps! Btw, VisualEchos that lotus shot is gorgeous.

Jul 9, 2013 | 10:20 AM

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Thanks again. I sent you a PM with a quick question, maybe you can help regarding RAW files and an issue I've had with them.

Jul 10, 2013 | 11:01 AM

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adrs2k

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Front wheel well is underexposed but I still like the shot.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41071623@N03/9250560963/http://www.flickr.com/photos/41071623@N03/9250560963/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/41071623@N03/, on Flickr

Jul 10, 2013 | 10:07 PM

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From: Rio Rancho, NM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/akkmed/9259657230/http://www.flickr.com/photos/akkmed/9259657230/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/akkmed/, on Flickr

Jul 11, 2013 | 09:11 AM

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adrs2k

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From: Philly Burbs

^ I like your shot. Nice use of the sun coming through the trees. I think I am good with placing my car and body to use the light from behind me, but I need to work on shots like yours where you use the light in front of you to do something creative.

Also, do you shoot everyday? I need to get out more but I just dont have many locations at my disposal. Most good mountain backdrops are too far of a drive, and there isnt much good greenery in the desert.