[ddk632]

Yep, for free!

[Itsed65]

Northern Harrier over Pierce Ranch by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[dcstep]

South Manhattan by dcstep, on Flickr

[M_Six]

As I commented on your Flickr site, awesome shot, DC. Very cool lighting.

[dcstep]

Originally Posted by M_Six

As I commented on your Flickr site, awesome shot, DC. Very cool lighting.

Thanks Mark.

I'm enjoying your UK adventures. Did you have family connections that led you to some of the sites, or was that mostly random sight seeing?

[dcstep]

Ed, the harrier shot looks almost like a painting. Lovely.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by dcstep

Thanks Mark.

I'm enjoying your UK adventures. Did you have family connections that led you to some of the sites, or was that mostly random sight seeing?

We chose that area (Northumberland and NE UK) specifically for the vast number of very cool sites. We have a book on Brit castles and the map of that area consists of many overlapping location pins. At one point we could see 3 castles or castle ruins from one spot. It's truly an amazing area to visit. We're planning on a return trip next year to spend more time in fewer areas. For instance, maybe 3 days on Holy Island just to soak in as much of the experience as possible. This trip we were limited to 3 hours on the island because of the tides that wash over the causeway.

[Itsed65]

Originally Posted by dcstep

Ed, the harrier shot looks almost like a painting. Lovely.

Thanks Dave! I woke up this morning and it had over 1k views. I'm guessing it got explored.

[Itsed65]

Monochrome Ready for Departure by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[dcstep]

Neat pose and monochrome processing Ed.

[dcstep]

Incredible sky at sea. This is real!

Final Sunset by dcstep, on Flickr

[Itsed65]

Wow!

[M_Six]

I need to work on my B&W conversions. Just can't find settings I like.


Fountains Abbey by Mark J Photography, on Flickr

[Itsed65]

Have you ever tried Silver Efex Pro? You can download and try it for free. I've been pretty happy with it, as its very customizable, or you can just let it do the driving with a bunch of presets.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Itsed65

Have you ever tried Silver Efex Pro? You can download and try it for free. I've been pretty happy with it, as its very customizable, or you can just let it do the driving with a bunch of presets.

That seems to be the Ferrari of B&W conversion apps. I'll have to give it a try.

[Itsed65]

Another on the way to work moonshot from a couple of days ago:

Waning Half Moon by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[AC1981]

2JZ powered E21

[dcstep]

Originally Posted by Itsed65

Another on the way to work moonshot from a couple of days ago:

Nice. Hand held?

[dcstep]

Originally Posted by M_Six

I need to work on my B&W conversions. Just can't find settings I like.

Interesting interpretation. What software are you using?

I like DxO's FilmPack, which you can try for free.

Dave

[Itsed65]

Originally Posted by dcstep

Nice. Hand held?

Yup. 5D3 and the Tamron. F8, 1/500 ISO 640.

[dcstep]

Originally Posted by Itsed65

Yup. 5D3 and the Tamron. F8, 1/500 ISO 640.

Everybody, pay attention, this is how you shoot these big lenses. Leave the tripod in the trunk of the car. ;-)

Dave

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by dcstep

Interesting interpretation. What software are you using?

I like DxO's FilmPack, which you can try for free.

Dave

Just Photoshop. I went with a duo-tone look, but I'm sort of meh about it.