*OFFICIAL* Snapshot of the Day (one image per post please) #2

Itsed65 · 06-23-2016, 11:11 PM

Osprey #12 by lennycarl08, on Flickr

allachie9 · 06-24-2016, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dcstep

Gliding Pelican by David Stephens, on Flickr

Another brilliant shot, well done Dave.
Like I said about Ed's shot, exposure and focus are just perfect.
Shutter speed and prop rotation . . nah

Great shot.

Arsonism · 06-26-2016, 04:19 PM

I feel like I might have gotten the hang of this, maybe like a pinky or so.

I have some "find the sniper" photos, but I mostly wanted to capture the individuals for future training purposes. The album is of an event where they are working on loopholes (sighting through different objects) to obscure themselves from the observers. They all passed during this training event with the help of myself and another instructor.

Richardson Position by Shane Weinstock

These shots were a bit tough with the sun being nearly directly overhead. I got some good exposure practice.

justanotherdude · 06-26-2016, 04:58 PM

Alright, so as a few of you have been saying my photos were really dark. No matter what I did I couldn't seem to see the same....until the photos were printed. Once they were in physical form I was able to see what y'all were talking about.

Here's a photo from one of the recent batches of my Smithville trip.

Edited it like I normally would and then bumped the exposure and a few other sliders to brighten it up.
Still trying to keep the overall feel though.

Passing of Time by Darrick Snyder, on Flickr

Itsed65 · 06-26-2016, 06:08 PM

Spent some time up in wine country with some friends this weekend. They travel with their dogs, so we had a great time playing Frisbee on the lawn of one of the many dog friendly wineries. At 9 years old, Bell still has it.

Bell Still Has It by lennycarl08, on Flickr

Weebl · 06-27-2016, 09:59 AM

Darrik,
That is about the exposure I would use for a forested scene like that. Regarding the composition on it, I keep looking at the dark tree trunk on the right. The contrast between the light and trunk is pronounced, maybe a bit of lightening with a gradient filter? Cropping isn't really a option I think.

dcstep · 06-27-2016, 10:22 AM

Darrick, that's a dark scene, but that's about how I would have processed it.

I'm glad that you printed a few and looked at the results. That's the real test. You monitor should be calibrated so that the print will look like the file did on the monitor. (The usual culprit is that the processing was done with the monitor too hot).

dcstep · 06-27-2016, 11:42 AM

Shane, great ghillie demonstration.

dcstep · 06-28-2016, 12:05 PM

Great Blue Heron Just After Landing by David Stephens, on Flickr

dcstep · 06-28-2016, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allachie9

Another brilliant shot, well done Dave.
Like I said about Ed's shot, exposure and focus are just perfect.
Shutter speed and prop rotation . . nah

Great shot.

Thanks Alan. ;-)

jmg · 06-28-2016, 01:41 PM

Went to check out Union Station, but unfortunately, the main lobby was was under construction. Took this pic instead:

Union Station, Los Angeles by JMG, on Flickr

dcstep · 06-28-2016, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmg

Went to check out Union Station, but unfortunately, the main lobby was was under construction. Took this pic instead:

Oh, LA. I was looking for the oyster bar.

Great image.

Dave

Itsed65 · 06-28-2016, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcstep

Great image.

Dave

Agreed.

When I visit LA Union Station, I always hit Philippe’s, across the street. They invented the French Dip there

Itsed65 · 06-28-2016, 09:39 PM

Come on! One more Time! by lennycarl08, on Flickr

Itsed65 · 06-29-2016, 07:39 PM

Grapes on the vine are kind of like the moon for me. I can't pass them up without taking at least a few shots.

DeLorimier Vineyard by lennycarl08, on Flickr

dcstep · 06-29-2016, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Itsed65

Grapes on the vine are kind of like the moon for me. I can't pass them up without taking at least a few shots.

A agree, particularly when so succulent.

M_Six · 07-01-2016, 02:37 PM

Revisiting some RAW files from our last trip to the UK. I found a few decent shots I'd never processed. Not sure why.

Fountains Abbey by Mark Johnson, on Flickr

M_Six · 07-01-2016, 02:39 PM

One more.

Fountains Abbey by Mark Johnson, on Flickr

dcstep · 07-01-2016, 02:58 PM

Mark, great shots of the abbey. King Henry was the ISIS of his day.

M_Six · 07-01-2016, 03:16 PM

Yep, it's appalling how much he destroyed.

justanotherdude · 07-02-2016, 12:54 PM

Fast snap of the new car. Maybe one day I'll get back behind the wheel of a Bimmer. But for now this will do!

2016 Kia Optima Launch Edition by Darrick Snyder, on Flickr

Arsonism · 07-03-2016, 02:45 PM

Hey Buddy by Shane Weinstock

One of the hummingbird shots I tried, (unfortunately I had a really hard time with exposure on these ones).

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Arsonism Captain 158 Rep 747 Posts Drives: '08 M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (3)	I feel like I might have gotten the hang of this, maybe like a pinky or so. I have some "find the sniper" photos, but I mostly wanted to capture the individuals for future training purposes. The album is of an event where they are working on loopholes (sighting through different objects) to obscure themselves from the observers. They all passed during this training event with the help of myself and another instructor. Richardson Position by Shane Weinstock These shots were a bit tough with the sun being nearly directly overhead. I got some good exposure practice. __________________ ◙ Shane Last edited by Arsonism; 06-26-2016 at 04:50 PM..
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justanotherdude Lieutenant 142 Rep 580 Posts Drives: 2010 AW 328 [Sold] Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 328i [0.00]	Alright, so as a few of you have been saying my photos were really dark. No matter what I did I couldn't seem to see the same....until the photos were printed. Once they were in physical form I was able to see what y'all were talking about. Here's a photo from one of the recent batches of my Smithville trip. Edited it like I normally would and then bumped the exposure and a few other sliders to brighten it up. Still trying to keep the overall feel though. Passing of Time by Darrick Snyder, on Flickr
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Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 97 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Darrik, That is about the exposure I would use for a forested scene like that. Regarding the composition on it, I keep looking at the dark tree trunk on the right. The contrast between the light and trunk is pronounced, maybe a bit of lightening with a gradient filter? Cropping isn't really a option I think. __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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dcstep Major General 1298 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	Darrick, that's a dark scene, but that's about how I would have processed it. I'm glad that you printed a few and looked at the results. That's the real test. You monitor should be calibrated so that the print will look like the file did on the monitor. (The usual culprit is that the processing was done with the monitor too hot). __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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dcstep Major General 1298 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	Shane, great ghillie demonstration. __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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dcstep Major General 1298 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	Great Blue Heron Just After Landing by David Stephens, on Flickr __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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Itsed65 Brigadier General 2613 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	Grapes on the vine are kind of like the moon for me. I can't pass them up without taking at least a few shots. DeLorimier Vineyard by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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