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Pictures from the new camera (big pictures)
Author:  md [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:19 pm ]
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So I bought myself a nice new camera and so far I am very satisfied with it. However, I have clearly been letting the members of cs.ca down by not posting pictures.

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Comments?
Author:  syntax_error [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:30 pm ]
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did you edit any of them?
Author:  [Gandalf] [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:38 pm ]
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Wow! Do you have them in 1024x768 so I can set them as my desktop? Wink

*edit* Never mind, found the 1600x1200 originals. I think I'll set the second one as my wallpaper for now.
Author:  md [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:43 pm ]
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I have them in sizes up to 3648x2736 Wink

I *was* going to link to the originals... but for now I prefer to leave it to people to figure out on their own if they want to.

Incidentally, I grant all cs.ca members the right to use the images for any non-profit personal use. Anything more and I expect money Wink
Author:  [Gandalf] [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:49 pm ]
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md @ 2008-06-19, 6:43 pm wrote:
Incidentally, I grant all cs.ca members the right to use the images for any non-profit personal use. Anything more and I expect money Wink

Yeah I was just thinking that I should probably ask before you sue me or something. Well, done and done. Wink

They're a bit bright, however that was easily mended... Err... We have permission to modify the images too, right? Shifty
Author:  md [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:55 pm ]
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Attribution required.
Author:  Reality Check [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:07 pm ]
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What's the model of the camera? Very very nice though. I'm almost certain you edited some of them right?
Author:  md [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:20 pm ]
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They are all HDR shots; so "editing" isn't really the right word.

Basically a whole lot of shots get taken at different exposures. Then you use a computer to generate a high dynamic range image from the original shots. Finally you tone-map the HDR into LDR's (low definition range - standard images). I go a bit further and do multiple tone-mappings and then merge them together as overlays in GIMP.

The camera is an Olympus E510; with the kit 14-45mm lens. I also have some older OM lenses that I'm gonna give a try too; but they are very difficult to focus and aren't quite as high quality as the kit lens. On the other hand.... 1m lenses are rather kick ass... Wink
Author:  Insectoid [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:32 pm ]
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I didn't know grass could be so green! So you're big into photography, eh? Those pics are AWESOME! You seem to like water...
Author:  Aziz [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:28 pm ]
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Damn lens geek. Very nice shots, though. Geek.
Author:  CodeMonkey2000 [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:36 pm ]
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Your camera sounds super fun awesome.
Author:  md [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:27 pm ]
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Some more taken at work and elsewhere:
Harbour #1
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Harbour #2
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Harbour #3
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Harbour #4
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Harbour #5
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Complete HDR Panorama; this took forever to get right - and it's still not perfect.
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This boat drew my attention because it was so damned small. The boat behind it "No Regrets" is ~34' long.
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My car, next to my parent's new motor home.
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Author:  apomb [ Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:05 am ]
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you have a cobalt? hah ,,, are you a member of the Ontario cobalt club?

anyway, crazy pics,. they look Computer-rendered, but i think ive said that before...
Author:  Aziz [ Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:45 am ]
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They do look enhanced, but he explained it. It's all about the color and contrast, I think (in non camera porn fanatic terms).

That cloudy sky is KICK ASS though.
Author:  apomb [ Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:10 pm ]
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md, how do you take so many pictures at different exposures, wouldnt the camera move in between shots? or do you use a tripod?
or am i missing something that only photographers know?
Author:  md [ Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:49 pm ]
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For some of them I use a tripod; like the waterfall ones. Actually the majority of them are on a tripod.

My camera has a feature called "Exposure Bracketing" though; which means it will take three pictures at 0, -1EV, +1EV one right after the other. It's possible to do hand-held shots that way and get minimal movement.

The third way is to shoot RAW. RAW images have enough information in them that you don't need to shoot multiple exposures.

And no, I am not a member of the Ontario Cobalt Club. I've never even heard of them.
Author:  apomb [ Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:02 pm ]
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oh, ok that makes sense then, i figured it was something along the lines of shooting in quick succession.

I was just wondering about the OCC because one of my good friends from Mississauga has a Cobalt SS, and is a member, if he sees a cobalt on the road, he'll wave to whoever is driving it.
Author:  Vermette [ Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:15 pm ]
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So sharp those pictures are cutting my eyes
Author:  Insectoid [ Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:18 pm ]
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Ah, Sailboats. Sailing is actually one of my hobbies; I also windsurf and will be going for my non-commercial pilot license in a few years. Wind is my friend. So are your pictures.
Author:  Clayton [ Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:59 pm ]
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insectoid wrote:
and will be going for my non-commercial pilot license in a few years. Wind is my friend.


Only sometimes....

EDIT: I dislike stitching panorama's with clouds because well.... clouds move, sometimes quite quickly too, which is not so cool. I'll see if I can get some pictures of what I get up to during the summer, no promises though.
Author:  wtd [ Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:22 pm ]
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md, I have a challenge for you. Please take some pictures and don't do the HDR treatment. I'd love to see some shots with less of the watercolor impressionist look. Smile

Oh, and for the record, I am a photo geek too. I have a Pentax K10D with three lenses (Pentax DA 18-55mm f3.5-5.6, Pentax FA 50mm f1.4, Tamron Di LD Macro 70-300mm f4-5.6), a Lowepro Voyager S neckstrap and a Manfrotto 725b ballhead tripod.

My next lens purchase will exceed the value of my camera body. It will almost certainly be a Sigma HSM 70-200mm f2.8 lens.
Author:  syntax_error [ Sat Jun 21, 2008 1:37 pm ]
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Sigma HSM 70-200mm f2.8 :bows: thats some serious cash there, but its a great passion to have.
Author:  md [ Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:46 pm ]
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wtd @ 2008-06-21, 12:22 pm wrote:
md, I have a challenge for you. Please take some pictures and don't do the HDR treatment. I'd love to see some shots with less of the watercolor impressionist look. Smile

Oh, and for the record, I am a photo geek too. I have a Pentax K10D with three lenses (Pentax DA 18-55mm f3.5-5.6, Pentax FA 50mm f1.4, Tamron Di LD Macro 70-300mm f4-5.6), a Lowepro Voyager S neckstrap and a Manfrotto 725b ballhead tripod.

My next lens purchase will exceed the value of my camera body. It will almost certainly be a Sigma HSM 70-200mm f2.8 lens.


Already done - I simply haven't linked to them from here Wink
[edit]These pictures were all taken last night between 7:00 and 9:15. Due to the way the sun sets and the fact that I was being eaten alive by mosquitos they aren't all as nice as could be - I chose high ISO and low shutter speeds over spending more then 5s in one place. Stupid bugs... [/edit]

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500mm
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Slightly out of focus - it's difficult to setup a shot like this properly.
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HDR shot of the tracks
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Equipment wise I've got some decent stuff - but wtd's lenses are nicer. My lenses tend to be slower and not designed for digital photography; however I do have a whole heck of a lot more Wink

I have the Olympus E510 body with 7 lenses (Olympus Four-Thirds 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 ED lens, Olympus OM 28mm f3.5, Olympus OM 50mm f1.8, Olympus OM 50mm f3.5 Macro, Olympus OM 200mm f5, Olympus OM 35-70mm f4, Olympus OM 85-250mm f5), Olympus OM 2X-A Teleconverter, two complete sets of Olympus OM macro extension tubes, and an Olympus OM to Four-Thirds mount. I also have two tripods - a light-weight Giottos VT809 tripod with a three-way panhead, and a SILK tripod of unknown model (SILK 88 perhaps?) again with a three-way panhead. Except for the camera body, the first lens, and hte first tripod all the equipment I own is older then me. I'm also exceedingly happy with it (especially now that I have mostly figured out how to take decent shots with the OM lenses, no focusing reticule + no auto-focus == difficult.
Author:  md [ Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pictures from the new camera (big pictures)
Because I'm a bad, bad man who has more of the HDRs that wtd (might, apparently) so loathes (Wink), and because I do so enjoy getting feedback from people, here are some more from yesterday.

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This one is the same as the previous one, but with less post-processing; I'm still working on getting it right.
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Author:  wtd [ Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:27 am ]
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syntax_error @ Sun Jun 22, 2008 2:37 am wrote:
Sigma HSM 70-200mm f2.8 :bows: thats some serious cash there, but its a great passion to have.


Yes... sigh.

And I saw another very nice accessory I have fallen in love with. I was called upon to demo camera equipment for customers and played with a K20D with the battery grip. ~$156 out of the lens budget, though, if I go for it. But, that's with tax, and the going price pre-tax anywhere else in Canada is $200.
Author:  jernst [ Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:14 am ]
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some pretty cool pictures Smile I have a friend in photography and I like all of your pictures better than anything I've seen from hers haha.
Author:  syntax_error [ Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:17 am ]
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I really like the 2 railroad tracks one, and if you ever take the "Slightly out of focus - it's difficult to setup a shot like this properly. " one again do post, would love to see it fully in focus, other then that great work, albeit im no judge still melike Wink
Author:  wtd [ Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:17 pm ]
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Indeed. The original intersecting railroad track shot is gorgeous.
Author:  Neo [ Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:22 pm ]
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I'm sorry for raining on your parade but those look like they were taken in radioactive zones. I much prefer your non hdr'ed ones. My opinions don't really matter so don't mind me.
Author:  md [ Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:05 pm ]
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I agree that HDR isn't teh end-all be-all; it just happens to be the ones I've posted Wink

The tracks shot is great - but it needs better light. I should see about going for a walk sometime when the sun is high in the sky... and probably with a polarizing filter.
Author:  Neo [ Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:03 pm ]
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I don't think the light is the problem. The worst time to take a picture is during high noon when the sun gives off the harshest light. The problem is there is to much contrast between the sky and the ground and your camera is exposing for the sky thus your ground is underexposed. I'd suggest a gradual neutral density filter or bracket two shots, one for sky and one for ground and merge them in photoshop.
Author:  StealthArcher [ Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:07 pm ]
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^Or GIMP-O (Intentional) , which he hates, but at least doesnt cost 1300$
Author:  md [ Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:56 pm ]
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I have bracketed exposures - and RAWs again just not posted Wink

And the GIMP is much better then photshop... what with being free and running on linux.
Author:  wtd [ Tue Jul 01, 2008 1:19 am ]
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Author:  wtd [ Tue Jul 01, 2008 1:52 am ]
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Author:  zylum [ Tue Jul 01, 2008 1:59 am ]
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Pshhhh!! I can take better pics on my cellphone camera!



No, but seriously... Those are awesome wtd..
Author:  wtd [ Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:04 am ]
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Author:  wtd [ Tue Jul 01, 2008 4:34 pm ]
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Author:  wtd [ Tue Jul 01, 2008 4:47 pm ]
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Oh, I should clarify. None of the photos I've posted have any post-processing done. These are straight as they came out of the camera.
Author:  rdrake [ Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:22 pm ]
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I demand you specify which lens you used to take those shots.
Author:  wtd [ Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:46 pm ]
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Pentax FA 50mm F1.4
Author:  md [ Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:46 pm ]
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Gorgious wtd. I'll see if I can get some of my recent shots up... gotta get them off the camera first.
Author:  btiffin [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:39 am ]
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wtd; Enter some contests ... Make yourself famous, or even better ... RICH!

Cheers
Author:  TheFerret [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:41 am ]
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Since everyone is going on about the pictures they take, I'm going to be smart and link to off forum site where I have my pictures:

Union Station: http://theferret.ath.cx/HDR.jpg (yes its an HDR)

General pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/theferret/
Author:  wtd [ Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:58 am ]
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Pictures from the old camera... of the new camera.

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Author:  md [ Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:22 pm ]
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What is the flash attached to in the first picture?
Author:  wtd [ Wed Sep 10, 2008 2:18 am ]
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The included plastic stand. The flash and camera body can communicate wirelessly, so the stand comes in handy for some basic off-camera strobing.
Author:  Mobius [ Fri Sep 12, 2008 12:59 pm ]
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very nice photos and manipulations Smile

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