Tex-Mex

I have a few variations of Hipstamatic and always found it hard to choose, that is until I discovered random mode ;). Now it's easy...

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a bit of gold

I was hoping for a little golden glow today and I did from the walls but not the sky which was weak. The whole intent was to get a multi-exposure and combine it into one image to get detail in both the bright and dark areas of the image. I used 2 images which I blended together using layer mask. I like the results from this method as opposed to using HDR techniques.

parking lot photography

There are times when the skies and the clouds are so nice but you just can't get to a scenic location so you take what you can. Using a polarizer and intensifier really enhances the image but I really didn't expect this b&w to come out like this...

kitsilano beach

It seems like such a long time since I've been to the beach at sunset and on the way home I realized just how much I missed it and how much I enjoy being out during this time of day when it's peaceful and cool. The colours surprised me and I really need to bear down and try and understand it more. The colour tones should be in my head before I shoot and not be a surprise when I see it on my lcd. I have been to this same location a number of times now and have come to the realization that the change in tides, clouds, sunset make for different photos. The rocks visible on the beach are different, the cloud formations are different and how the sun sets is also different. But please check the settings before shooting...lucky to get away with an incorrect +1EV setting from a previous shot.

first day of summer

It was the first day of summer and it was a beautiful day with lots of sunshine. Just had to go to the beach and shoot the sunset. It was wonderful being there today.

ominous

I was surprised with this photo. I never expected the very flat tones I got from the background as compared to the colourful banners. Liked the result...

light streaks

The results from the ProHDR continue to amaze me. Having the IPhone and this App allows me to take photos I normally would not do or be able to do. Too bad the quality is not the best. Hopefully the IPhone 5 will be better.

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shoot when you can

Always something to learn even if it's not perfect. Didn't have all the equipment except for the tripod but couldn't attach the camera to it as I didn't have the bracket. Tough trying to keep still. Overcast day with some clouds and might have been better with filters. Came out blah for the most part but applying tonal contrast improved the image dramatically. So much to learn about light differences.

looking up

Amazing how good some photos are with the ProHDR and Camera+ apps on an IPhone 4 and with the IPhone 5 coming up it could get better.