Photogs: Those who take 'em and those who love 'em - Page 12

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.

dixie · 06-05-2011, 12:39 PM

Took this in our old barn earlier today.

girl_dee · 06-05-2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin

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

How did you battery last? I am not sure how long mine would last.

girl_dee · 06-05-2011, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dixielady

Took this in our old barn earlier today.

I love this! I took some barn shots earlier too, haven't loaded them yet though.

Tommi · 06-05-2011, 04:06 PM

Love this site...

You folks have some awesome stuff. Thanks for the inspiration to keep shooting. I just did my virgin download; 900 images from my cell phone to the MAC....whooosh

Still struggling with the MacBook photo program, and anything Adobe just keeps locking up. So, off to visit Apple store sometime this week.

Subscribed for awe inspiring stuff.

girl_dee · 06-12-2011, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tommi

Love this site...

You folks have some awesome stuff. Thanks for the inspiration to keep shooting. I just did my virgin download; 900 images from my cell phone to the MAC....whooosh

Still struggling with the MacBook photo program, and anything Adobe just keeps locking up. So, off to visit Apple store sometime this week.

Subscribed for awe inspiring stuff.

Which Mac program? Have you tried just using Picasa? It's easy and quick.

girl_dee · 06-12-2011, 08:22 AM

This is a pretty good site ... http://www.learnmyshot.com/

Free contest, enter by June 15!

Linus · 06-22-2011, 03:39 PM

Some interesting news about a new kind of camera: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/22/te...2&pagewanted=1

Basically, it allows you to change the focus of a shot after you've taken it. Very cool!

VintageFemme · 07-24-2011, 09:11 AM

aha! here is where i was looking for. [subscribing]

really beautiful stuff ya'll are sharing! inviting anyone interested to click my signature below which is where i'm shoeboxing my photos, or the ones i'm not embarrassed to show that is.

i shoot primarily w/ my minolta srt202 [mhmm ... film] and when i can afford it, my holga 120 or kodak brownie. 120 film is expensive! but y'know, i've never been an advocate of 'what camera do you shoot with?' i'm much more interested in what you shot. i don't really care to see your camera but i would love to see your photos!

girl_dee · 07-24-2011, 12:59 PM

VINTAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SO happy to see you here! I miss you and your work!!!!

VintageFemme · 07-24-2011, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sassy_girl

VINTAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SO happy to see you here! I miss you and your work!!!!

aw

so sweet... thank you sassy!

p.s. i love that photo of you in your signature w/ the fish!

ruffryder · 08-24-2011, 11:09 AM

I enjoy taking some scenery shots. . I will be making a cross country road trip real soon on my move to FL from CO and I would like to get a good digital camera to use on my way. This is something I will use again as I do like to take photos with my cell phone. I know a camera would take a greater picture and it is something to invest in. So what do you all recommend for a starter? Great thread and ideas here and for sure great photos!

Thanks!

girl_dee · 08-24-2011, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffryder_0187

I enjoy taking some scenery shots. . I will be making a cross country road trip real soon on my move to FL from CO and I would like to get a good digital camera to use on my way. This is something I will use again as I do like to take photos with my cell phone. I know a camera would take a greater picture and it is something to invest in. So what do you all recommend for a starter? Great thread and ideas here and for sure great photos!

Thanks!

Are you looking for a point and shoot type camera? Like this:

ruffryder · 08-24-2011, 11:53 AM

anything that will be a good long term investment that I can possibly hook up to a printer to print photos and onto my computer to upload images..

maybe something also with a timer and a tri pod. .

First something just to catch some great scenery photos with what I mentioned up above and then second to consider the timer and tri pod. . I want options but not have to spend too much to get started. Thanks!

06-02-2011, 07:57 AM	#221
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: 6763777	I took this in the Maldives .. ^ and this. __________________ https://youtu.be/IWvEXChflEE

06-03-2011, 11:47 PM	#222
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: 8571020	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	#226
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: 6763777	I used a sony cybershot,great for up close nature pictures. Rubbish for landscapes. __________________ https://youtu.be/IWvEXChflEE

06-04-2011, 07:08 AM	#227
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: 6763777	I was laid next to them for two hrs and had my camera on burst. __________________ https://youtu.be/IWvEXChflEE

06-22-2011, 03:39 PM	#234
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06-04-2011, 05:20 AM	#223
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 54,958 Times in 13,923 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	#224
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 21,385 Times in 4,808 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	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.)

06-05-2011, 12:39 PM	#228
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 21,385 Times in 4,808 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Took this in our old barn earlier today.

06-05-2011, 04:06 PM	#231
Tommi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Usually "Hello" Relationship Status: Married and Bound to Tommi's kaijira (Ts_kaijira ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Suthun.... California that is. Across the ridge from Laguna Beach. Posts: 8,151 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,621 Thanked 21,337 Times in 5,968 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Love this site... You folks have some awesome stuff. Thanks for the inspiration to keep shooting. I just did my virgin download; 900 images from my cell phone to the MAC....whooosh Still struggling with the MacBook photo program, and anything Adobe just keeps locking up. So, off to visit Apple store sometime this week. Subscribed for awe inspiring stuff.

06-12-2011, 08:22 AM	#233
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 54,958 Times in 13,923 Posts Rep Power: 21474873	This is a pretty good site ... http://www.learnmyshot.com/ Free contest, enter by June 15!

07-24-2011, 09:11 AM	#235
VintageFemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Outside Posts: 2,299 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,828 Thanked 7,640 Times in 1,657 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	aha! here is where i was looking for. [subscribing] really beautiful stuff ya'll are sharing! inviting anyone interested to click my signature below which is where i'm shoeboxing my photos, or the ones i'm not embarrassed to show that is. i shoot primarily w/ my minolta srt202 [mhmm ... film] and when i can afford it, my holga 120 or kodak brownie. 120 film is expensive! but y'know, i've never been an advocate of 'what camera do you shoot with?' i'm much more interested in what you shot. i don't really care to see your camera but i would love to see your photos! __________________ Unfinished Business & Open to Serendipity

07-24-2011, 12:59 PM	#236
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 54,958 Times in 13,923 Posts Rep Power: 21474873	VINTAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO happy to see you here! I miss you and your work!!!!

08-24-2011, 11:09 AM	#238
ruffryder Senior Member How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: guy ones Relationship Status: ... Join Date: May 2011 Location: chillin' in FL Posts: 3,690 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,951 Thanked 9,678 Times in 2,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I enjoy taking some scenery shots. . I will be making a cross country road trip real soon on my move to FL from CO and I would like to get a good digital camera to use on my way. This is something I will use again as I do like to take photos with my cell phone. I know a camera would take a greater picture and it is something to invest in. So what do you all recommend for a starter? Great thread and ideas here and for sure great photos! Thanks!

08-24-2011, 11:53 AM	#240
ruffryder Senior Member How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: guy ones Relationship Status: ... Join Date: May 2011 Location: chillin' in FL Posts: 3,690 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,951 Thanked 9,678 Times in 2,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	anything that will be a good long term investment that I can possibly hook up to a printer to print photos and onto my computer to upload images.. maybe something also with a timer and a tri pod. . First something just to catch some great scenery photos with what I mentioned up above and then second to consider the timer and tri pod. . I want options but not have to spend too much to get started. Thanks!