Tell me what you really think

Barnacle Dave · 09-19-2004, 01:34 PM

Photo taken last night on a 300D 400 ISO 100mm Macro lens
with no flash.
3072 x 2048 in JPG format. changed dpi to 600 and then shrunk down to 72 dpi for web with a frame.

Your comments are important to me so I can learn and get better.
By the way I did a printout of this at 600 dpi which double the image size and can't tell it was from an ink jet printer. I am happy about that as still fine tuning the color manager in PS7 for printing.

Thanks in advance for your input.

proud2bcanadian · 09-19-2004, 01:54 PM

All I can say is - WOW!
Really nice pic!

Travis · 09-19-2004, 08:08 PM

I think that's a wonderful shot. As a "student" of mine, I'm obligated to tell you that you should have front-focused just a tiny hair to get better sharpness on the nose and GSP's, but that's all academic... it's an awesome capture.

Love that bokeh from the 100 macro, eh?

Travis · 09-19-2004, 08:09 PM

Whoops, on second look, I take it back. Looks like you front-focused just like I taught ya, but 1 more stop of aperture would have done it. Still academic, still an awesome shot.

Barnacle Dave · 09-19-2004, 09:28 PM

Travis,
Could not get him to hold still for 1 more f stop.

So like I was trained to do It, it's better to get a shot then no shot.

Also the Thirds rule was popping into my head while shooting this.
I am working on it and hope to get better sooner than later.

mojoreef · 09-19-2004, 11:10 PM

Wow looks pretty awesome to me

MIke

Travis · 09-20-2004, 02:07 PM

You are definitely getting better, no doubt about it. You really did focus just right and the composition is just lovely. If one more stop of aperture would have ruined the shot, then I would say you made the perfect decision- because any knock on that depth of field is just really, really nitpicking.

What I like best is that you can tell me what you were thinking and the decisions you made and why... that's when you become the photographer instead of the person pushing the shutter button, and that's the big step that will make all the difference. It already has.

T

captivereefs · 09-20-2004, 02:20 PM

Looks good to me!

Barnacle Dave · 09-20-2004, 07:11 PM

Wow thanks every one.
My head just grew a couple of inches there.
I know what I am lacking just can't seem to get the exact shot I want.

drdrew · 09-21-2004, 12:10 PM

"I know what I am lacking just can't seem to get the exact shot I want."

welcome to photography. when you hate your own images more than everyone else does, then you've arrived!

EdgeKrusher · 09-21-2004, 12:38 PM

What are you when everyone says your photos are great, except you think they are garbage? I've been reading books, and checking out the internet, but they aren't improving. Even with Travis's help and suggestions my pics still look like a hung over college student took them. LOL I guess it's the lense I got. No it's probably the shutter button pusher, damn that person.

Dave,
That picture is great, can you send some of that talent over this way? LOL

Travis · 09-21-2004, 02:42 PM

In your case, it's the lens. That's the help and suggestions I've been offering you for some time, and AFAIK you haven't taken that advice. Get yourself a good lens, please.

Brucey · 09-21-2004, 03:23 PM

Hey bd. Well i don't know much about photography but i do know that's one fine photograph.
Brucey

mick77 · 09-21-2004, 04:21 PM

Great photo!

Barnacle Dave · 09-21-2004, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EdgeKrusher
What are you when everyone says your photos are great, except you think they are garbage? I've been reading books, and checking out the internet, but they aren't improving. Even with Travis's help and suggestions my pics still look like a hung over college student took them. LOL I guess it's the lense I got. No it's probably the shutter button pusher, damn that person.

Dave,
That picture is great, can you send some of that talent over this way? LOL

Well I don't have much to spare for sure.
but here is some for ya anyway...~~~~~~~~~oooOOO))))>

What Camera do you guys use? and if any gals the same question for you.

09-19-2004, 01:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Barnacle Dave Serpent Star Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 211 View Gallery Karma Komment	Tell me what you really think Photo taken last night on a 300D 400 ISO 100mm Macro lens with no flash. 3072 x 2048 in JPG format. changed dpi to 600 and then shrunk down to 72 dpi for web with a frame. Your comments are important to me so I can learn and get better. By the way I did a printout of this at 600 dpi which double the image size and can't tell it was from an ink jet printer. I am happy about that as still fine tuning the color manager in PS7 for printing. Thanks in advance for your input. __________________ aka: Nautilus Come Join Us http://www.reeffrontiers.com/images/...7_sig_logo.jpg Last edited by Barnacle Dave : 09-19-2004 at 02:07 PM.

09-19-2004, 01:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
proud2bcanadian Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 708 View Gallery Karma Komment	All I can say is - WOW! Really nice pic! __________________ David Liles

09-19-2004, 08:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,729 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I think that's a wonderful shot. As a "student" of mine, I'm obligated to tell you that you should have front-focused just a tiny hair to get better sharpness on the nose and GSP's, but that's all academic... it's an awesome capture. Love that bokeh from the 100 macro, eh? __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

09-19-2004, 08:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,729 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Whoops, on second look, I take it back. Looks like you front-focused just like I taught ya, but 1 more stop of aperture would have done it. Still academic, still an awesome shot. __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

09-19-2004, 09:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Barnacle Dave Serpent Star Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 211 View Gallery Karma Komment	Travis, Could not get him to hold still for 1 more f stop. So like I was trained to do It, it's better to get a shot then no shot. Also the Thirds rule was popping into my head while shooting this. I am working on it and hope to get better sooner than later. __________________ aka: Nautilus Come Join Us http://www.reeffrontiers.com/images/...7_sig_logo.jpg

09-19-2004, 11:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
mojoreef Just a reefer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,176 View Gallery Karma Komment	Wow looks pretty awesome to me MIke __________________ Make sure you check out The Fish Gallery The Coral Gallery The Equipment Gallery

09-20-2004, 02:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,729 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	You are definitely getting better, no doubt about it. You really did focus just right and the composition is just lovely. If one more stop of aperture would have ruined the shot, then I would say you made the perfect decision- because any knock on that depth of field is just really, really nitpicking. What I like best is that you can tell me what you were thinking and the decisions you made and why... that's when you become the photographer instead of the person pushing the shutter button, and that's the big step that will make all the difference. It already has. T __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

09-20-2004, 02:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
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09-20-2004, 07:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Barnacle Dave Serpent Star Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 211 View Gallery Karma Komment	Wow thanks every one. My head just grew a couple of inches there. I know what I am lacking just can't seem to get the exact shot I want. __________________ aka: Nautilus Come Join Us http://www.reeffrontiers.com/images/...7_sig_logo.jpg

09-21-2004, 12:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
drdrew Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: central missouri Posts: 457 View Gallery Karma Komment	"I know what I am lacking just can't seem to get the exact shot I want." welcome to photography. when you hate your own images more than everyone else does, then you've arrived! __________________ caja wrote: get the hell out of my thread you pigs.

09-21-2004, 12:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
EdgeKrusher Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Eden Prairie, MN Posts: 716 View Gallery Karma Komment	What are you when everyone says your photos are great, except you think they are garbage? I've been reading books, and checking out the internet, but they aren't improving. Even with Travis's help and suggestions my pics still look like a hung over college student took them. LOL I guess it's the lense I got. No it's probably the shutter button pusher, damn that person. Dave, That picture is great, can you send some of that talent over this way? LOL __________________ ((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><((((º> ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸>< ((((º>¸¸.·´¯`·.¸. `·.. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><((((º>¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.

09-21-2004, 02:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,729 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	In your case, it's the lens. That's the help and suggestions I've been offering you for some time, and AFAIK you haven't taken that advice. Get yourself a good lens, please. __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

09-21-2004, 03:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
Brucey Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reading, England Posts: 1,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hey bd. Well i don't know much about photography but i do know that's one fine photograph. Brucey __________________ 160UK Gallon. (192US Gallon). 400Lbs LR. Aquamedic Turboflotor 5000 Shorty skimmer. Arcadia 3Series pendant (3x250W 14,000'K MH & 2x58W 60" actinic) (DIY cooling fan). Tunze 7095 Multicontroller & 2xTunze 6100 Streams. Redsea 100 Aquazone Plus ozonizer and redox computer. Aquamedic Ocean Runner 6500 return. TMC Vectron 30W UV sterilizer. Aquamedic Aquaniveau auto top up system through Deltec 500 kalk stirrer. PurityOnTap RO/DI. Deltec FR509 (ROWAPhos). Aquamedic PH computer controlling KNOP HD Calcium Reactor. Setup Nov 2002 See my tank here http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...&threadid=4486

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