Author Topic: Success at last! (Read 656 times)

xrtoronto · « **on:** September 27, 2006, 06:15:39 PM »

Some of you know I've had a problem with exposure value in my photography and have been looking to reslove it for the past almost 3 weeks. Last night I was re-reading the instruction manual and found something called 'parameter' settings for image processing (parameter 1 and parameter 2 each have three 'sets' of sub-settings, with up to 4 selections in settings).

By default parameter 1 is used. It is set to increase the contrast, saturation and sharpness by +1 (each)

So last night I re-set the parameter setting to the other set of neutral settings and that has made all the difference. These pics are now turning out very natural looking; I haven't even had to photoshop these (except to resize for the bbs)

Well that's one big hurdle overcome.

Shots from today are 'test' shots and perhaps not very interesting (except for comparitive value from earlier)

Just some nearby houses:

A lone sugar Maple showing its fall colour:

Sunshine through the trees and a house:

You may recall I had problems shooting from shady areas into well sun lite areas. I walked over the Yonge St. (a couple blocks north of Bloor St.) shooting south toward the lake. With this neutral setting now in effect, the pics are coming out fine.

Gh0stFT · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2006, 06:45:26 PM »

wow! i'm impresed, i like #3 the most, very nice.

Gh0stFT · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2006, 06:54:27 PM »

xrtoronto, after studying your pics more i found your streets
dont look very healthy, whats with all this black lines accros the street?
Never seen anything similar here.

xrtoronto · « **Reply #3 on:** September 27, 2006, 07:14:02 PM »

The harsh winter plays havoc with the roads. Every winter the roads contract in the freezing cold and expand again in the spring; Those semi-shiny black lines you see everywhere are where there has been a crack in the blacktop and they have applied a sticky tar/sealer to fill those small cracks and slow down any further damage.

This is typical for all Canada and the US who endure the harsh winters. There are also a large number of repairs that require entire sections to be repaved because the winter damage is so severe. Cities like Chicago, Detroit, Buffalo, Montreal, Boston and NYC all have the same expensive road work each spring.

ByeBye · « **Reply #4 on:** September 27, 2006, 07:19:47 PM »

I'm not impressed by any of the pictures. That's my opinion, since you presented them here for review.

RTR · « **Reply #5 on:** September 27, 2006, 07:26:48 PM »

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I'm not impressed by any of the pictures. That's my opinion, since you presented them here for review

Au Contraire, I am suitably impressed.

xrtoronto, I've been following these posts of yours and see a huge improvement in picture quality. Not that I am an expert or anything, just recognizing the endeavor to produce quality pictures (which you just produced IMHO).

I like them, this last set I would expect to see in a magazine. Nice work.

cheers,
RTR

ByeBye · « **Reply #6 on:** September 27, 2006, 08:27:58 PM »

Canada is a pretty country. These pics are technically very primative. I only say this as my opinion, and not an insult.

RTR · « **Reply #7 on:** September 27, 2006, 08:37:42 PM »

Some junior members are pretty. Most are "BBSically" very primitive. I only say this as my opinion, and not an insult.

However, if you were to wear a thong with frilly edging (and red!...I really like red!), I might recant the "primitive" part.

BTW...You spelled Primitive wrong. If You are going to speak and spell the Queen's English, at least get it right.

no cheers for you!

RTR

ByeBye · « **Reply #8 on:** September 27, 2006, 08:40:25 PM »

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Originally posted by RTR
Some junior members are pretty. Most are "BBSically" very primitive. I only say this as my opinion, and not an insult.

However, if you were to wear a thong with frilly edging (and red!...I really like red!), I might recant the "primitive" part.

RTR

That's what I like about this BBS...... as long as you don't make personal attacks, everyon's opinion is welcome.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #9 on:** September 27, 2006, 08:41:43 PM »

Good looking shots toronto! My EV is broke down into 1/3 exposure. Didn't know Canon went a full number. Wow! Looks good!

ByeBye · « **Reply #10 on:** September 27, 2006, 08:46:30 PM »

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Originally posted by Ripsnort
Good looking shots toronto! My EV is broke down into 1/3 exposure. Didn't know Canon went a full number. Wow! Looks good!

Rip, maybe he could learn something from a pro if you could edit them and post the improved version.

RTR · « **Reply #11 on:** September 27, 2006, 08:47:14 PM »

LOL ByeBYe..well said!

I was just yanking yer chain..sorry if I offended you.

where's the banter,, I said son, now pay attention here....where's the banter? ( in my best Foghorn Leghorn voice).

cheers,
RTR

RTR · « **Reply #12 on:** September 27, 2006, 08:57:12 PM »

Just read another post about pictures with yer name in it.

Sorry, I recant my previous post. Put yer red panties back on and call me when you ready for some hot love'n. You done here.

(RIP can I borrow yer boots? I gots me a virgin sheep here!...YEEEHAAW!)

RTR

ByeBye · « **Reply #13 on:** September 27, 2006, 09:01:01 PM »

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Originally posted by RTR
Just read another post about pictures with yer name in it.

Sorry, I recant my previous post. Put yer red panties back on and call me when you ready for some hot love'n. You done here.

(RIP can I borrow yer boots? I gots me a virgin sheep here!...YEEEHAAW!)

RTR

That's okay. Im not the one getting upset.

RTR · « **Reply #14 on:** September 27, 2006, 09:22:12 PM »

I'm not upset.

Back to the real topic though. I still like the progression xrtoronto (srry for the small hijack earlier). Still think the last few could be in a magazine...nicely done.

RTR