Jericho - old camera, old location, new vision

Jericho, a photo by SlowManLuis2011 on Flickr.

Going back to the old photos I realized again that although the Nikon D100 was my first and Nikon's first DSLR that it was an excellent camera so I took it out for a few shoots. This was a spur of the moment stop as I was driving by and I realized just how interesting a location it could be and with a new found vision more interesting images to make.

path to Elowah Falls

1, a photo by SlowManLuis2011 on Flickr.

Path to a pro workflow as well...somewhere along the line I forgot to create the best image possible by not figuring out a set workflow. In the end it wasn't that complex but it still took a while to think it out. Basically it starts by using Nikon Capture NX2 to create a tif version with only WB and exposure adjustments. The rest of the post processing is then done in Lightroom from which a jpg version is created. The use of Lightroom required some organization thinking and the result was a Lightroom catalog by year. The jpg images were then resized and copyright information added in ACDSee Pro.

jb photoshoot

jb, a photo by SlowManLuis2011 on Flickr.

It's been a while since I did a strobist photoshoot and so I was a bit nervous. After a couple of shots though it was obvious that it was going to be an easy shoot. Until I tried a natural light shot which I also did the other day. I failed to realize that the overall light was not as bright which was why I was getting such a range of exposures. Surprisingly those shots cam out ok as well.

Kits in the fall

4, a photo by SlowManLuis2011 on Flickr.

Took a walk along the beach with Yolly and after our walk took some quick photos. I was quick and got setup fast so I guess I am getting better at this. Forgot to set the WB though...have to remember to check the settings before I start shooting. Not an overly dramatic sunset but I liked the quiet sky colours on this shoot. Aside from adjusting shadows and highlights pretty much all there was in PP. Or maybe I ran some tonal contrast...

twilight time

I almost, always pack up my gear once the sun goes down forgetting that some of the best images can be captured when the sun is below the horizon. The combination of ambient and artificial light can make for some interesting images.

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Spanish Banks sunset

Spanish Banks, a photo by SlowManLuis2011 on Flickr.

I am lost. I don't know what I'm doing here. Mind you it was one of those improvise days. I forgot the 17-35mm lens and had to do with a 20mm. That needed a 62mm-77mm stepup ring. Then I stuck a Vari-ND filter and the GND filter setup. That had a lot of vignetting which I had to crop out during post processing. I also added some more post processing and while it may look Ok I find it to have that overprocessed look that I dislike.

shooting Lynn Canyon

Lynn Canyon, a photo by SlowManLuis2011 on Flickr.

I have been here a few times and getting good compositions have always been a problem. The colourless rocks just do not make for interesting images. But difficult conditions lead to great learning experiences. It finally came to me that I had to minimize the rocks in the photos and introduce more colours into the overall composition.Now have to go back and do thisagain.

an old family friend

we were huddled in the garage, waiting for the rain to ease up and this image magically appears...an old family friend.

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useful things

The 24-70mm lens is a bit heavy specially with the battery grip added but after using it this morning have chosen it as the lens of choice for walking around. The raincoats (all of 80cents) was a lifesaver at the Great Wall. It kept us fairly dry and the sandals was solid as I didn't slip at all while going up and down the wall ( once ;D ) and getting it wet was not a worry.

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right/correct lens

I walked around with the 17-35mm lens to Tsiannamen Square and though it worked with a few of the wide shots for the most part I didn't like the results. Shooting too close which was most of the time resulted in distortion I didn't like. The 50mm might have been a slightly better choice and using narrow dof could create some interesting
compositions but would have limited use for when there wasn't enough space to back up. The 24-70mm would have been the best choice although a bit heavy. Should have left the dead weight tripod.

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Intramuros

Went with Hans to Intramuros which turned out to be a different location from where I expected to go. Nice shooting, kind of hot, but it turned out quite good after I went to the 50mm f1.4. What a terrific little, lightweight lens.

diff place - diff images

So many different images from a different place... and being able to see more now. The images of Manila are so many and so varied...what is common is so unique in its own way.

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Salvadori Dali-like - a Hipstamatic pak

I really need a goatee if I want to pull this off...

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English Bay on Canada Day

The light was colourless but the clouds were interesting and so was the light. I anticipated that this would result in a b&w image and I was right for a change.

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...