Photogs: Those who take 'em and those who love 'em

Merlin · 06-02-2011, 07:57 AM

I took this in the Maldives ..

^ and this.

femmedyke · 06-03-2011, 11:47 PM

Those are really cute Merlin! What did you shoot 'em with, or did I miss that in a previous post?

I'm very curious to chat with you all about post processing photos. I'm a whore for photoshop, love to play with overlays, textures and actions. Piscean is much more organic in her photography usually likes it SOOC... but I'm a sucker for taking my shots and creating more with them, most of the times. What are your thoughts?

Here are a few of my newest shots. . . (Fancy I copied your format for posting - hope you don't mind!)

Gathering Eggs
(This was taken at Polyface Farms (mentioned in Food Inc.) in rural Virginia last month)

All for Believing

The Sacred is in the Ordinary

and this one was a tribute to our late kitty, Petunia.

Shooting a family tomorrow morning (in like 5 hours, ack!) But really looking forward to doing some personal soul searching this summer through the view finder. What have you all been shooting? Share!

fondly,
Amanda

girl_dee · 06-04-2011, 05:20 AM

Hi Amanda!

I have always been a fan of your work. I love the photos, especially Tuna Pie

I don't have PS, but I am tempted.

I guess for ME, When I shot on film, it was such an adrenaline rush. Getting JUST the right shot, then waiting to see if it was any good. I remember each time I clicked thinking .27 cents, .27 cents, that is what I calculated the cost of each shot. Now I kinda shoot, shoot, ahhhh I can delete it later, I can darken/lighten it later, I don't take nearly the time I used to in any of it. I use Picasa for processing only. I have Aperture but I hate it. I am interested in working in layers and would love to learn how to do that.

I guess I have to buy PS to even think about it, I love that I don't have PS, I am afraid I will become even more lazy.

dixie · 06-04-2011, 06:14 AM

I use the Picassa also. I think I may break down and buy PS today. I haz a coupon for 30% off PS Elements. I think that will be a good starting point into it. (I have PS Lightroom but haven't delved too deeply into it, just some basic contrasting.)

girl_dee · 06-04-2011, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dixielady

I use the Picassa also. I think I may break down and buy PS today. I haz a coupon for 30% off PS Elements. I think that will be a good starting point into it. (I have PS Lightroom but haven't delved too deeply into it, just some basic contrasting.)

Which is what Aperture is basically. Why do I feel so guilty using these programs??

What is the diff between PS and Elements?

Merlin · 06-04-2011, 07:07 AM

I used a sony cybershot,great for up close nature pictures. Rubbish for landscapes.

Merlin · 06-04-2011, 07:08 AM

I was laid next to them for two hrs and had my camera on burst.

06-02-2011, 07:57 AM	#1
Merlin Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Knight in shining armour. Relationship Status: Spoken for Join Date: May 2011 Location: England Posts: 250 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 87 Thanked 547 Times in 170 Posts Rep Power: 6763778	I took this in the Maldives .. ^ and this. __________________ https://youtu.be/IWvEXChflEE

06-03-2011, 11:47 PM	#2
femmedyke Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she, her Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: mostly in my head Posts: 396 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 638 Thanked 957 Times in 198 Posts Rep Power: 8571021	Those are really cute Merlin! What did you shoot 'em with, or did I miss that in a previous post? I'm very curious to chat with you all about post processing photos. I'm a whore for photoshop, love to play with overlays, textures and actions. Piscean is much more organic in her photography usually likes it SOOC... but I'm a sucker for taking my shots and creating more with them, most of the times. What are your thoughts? Here are a few of my newest shots. . . (Fancy I copied your format for posting - hope you don't mind!) Gathering Eggs (This was taken at Polyface Farms (mentioned in Food Inc.) in rural Virginia last month) All for Believing The Sacred is in the Ordinary and this one was a tribute to our late kitty, Petunia. Shooting a family tomorrow morning (in like 5 hours, ack!) But really looking forward to doing some personal soul searching this summer through the view finder. What have you all been shooting? Share! fondly, Amanda __________________ “purple does something strange to me” -charles bukowski

06-04-2011, 07:07 AM	#6
Merlin Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Knight in shining armour. Relationship Status: Spoken for Join Date: May 2011 Location: England Posts: 250 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 87 Thanked 547 Times in 170 Posts Rep Power: 6763778	I used a sony cybershot,great for up close nature pictures. Rubbish for landscapes. __________________ https://youtu.be/IWvEXChflEE

06-04-2011, 07:08 AM	#7
Merlin Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Knight in shining armour. Relationship Status: Spoken for Join Date: May 2011 Location: England Posts: 250 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 87 Thanked 547 Times in 170 Posts Rep Power: 6763778	I was laid next to them for two hrs and had my camera on burst. __________________ https://youtu.be/IWvEXChflEE

06-04-2011, 05:20 AM	#3
girl_dee Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: dee Relationship Status: Hitched up Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Livin’ the Dream Posts: 24,079 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,560 Thanked 54,832 Times in 13,908 Posts Rep Power: 21474873	Hi Amanda! I have always been a fan of your work. I love the photos, especially Tuna Pie I don't have PS, but I am tempted. I guess for ME, When I shot on film, it was such an adrenaline rush. Getting JUST the right shot, then waiting to see if it was any good. I remember each time I clicked thinking .27 cents, .27 cents, that is what I calculated the cost of each shot. Now I kinda shoot, shoot, ahhhh I can delete it later, I can darken/lighten it later, I don't take nearly the time I used to in any of it. I use Picasa for processing only. I have Aperture but I hate it. I am interested in working in layers and would love to learn how to do that. I guess I have to buy PS to even think about it, I love that I don't have PS, I am afraid I will become even more lazy.

06-04-2011, 06:14 AM	#4
dixie Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: I usually just poke it with a stick. Preferred Pronoun?: Bitch Relationship Status: Intertwined deeply Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: We're all a little mad here. Posts: 6,627 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10,972 Thanked 21,383 Times in 4,808 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	I use the Picassa also. I think I may break down and buy PS today. I haz a coupon for 30% off PS Elements. I think that will be a good starting point into it. (I have PS Lightroom but haven't delved too deeply into it, just some basic contrasting.)