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Posted by tvseriesgalore on 06-Oct-2008 18:41 Report
The "Big Photo Thread"
We can all find pics on the web, but how about we show off the favourite pics we've done ourselves. 

Maybe we can all help each other out with tips on how to get the best out of our camera's.

It might get us all motivated to start "clicking" again after the winter hibernation, others might see what's possible & take up a new interest.............So who's first?
 
Replied by Capanart on 06-Oct-2008 18:48 (Ref 1423261) Report
Holidays, last year. Salzburg, Austria. Only took 6000, much to hubby's amusement, lol!


Replied by lois on 06-Oct-2008 19:06 (Ref 1423297) Report


Wisteria in full bloom in neighbours yard.

I printed it onto Kodak photo paper and have it up on my bedroom wall

Have a fab night
lois
Replied by tvseriesgalore on 06-Oct-2008 19:17 (Ref 1423309) Report
Taken Sept 2007 on another caravanning trip - Great Ocean Road, Vic

Replied by honeylove on 06-Oct-2008 19:52 (Ref 1423352) Report
Awww....didn't anyone see my puurdy flowers I took  (Topic 285600) ?

I am no photographer, but here is my purrdy rose for ya! 
                                  



Honeylove



Replied by gh45 on 06-Oct-2008 19:53 (Ref 1423356) Report
Can I ask for a tip on how to insert a picture from photobucket?

Haven't tried it anywhere other than EL so I'm not sure how to do it....Ta!

Replied by honeylove on 06-Oct-2008 19:58 (Ref 1423362) Report
And my baby............(I am hogging this thread - no?)

Replied by honeylove on 06-Oct-2008 20:05 (Ref 1423371) Report
OK - this is not pretty or scenic or pleasant viewing - so I am including it in a smallish version..........cos ya gotta admit, it isn't wasy to take a pic of your own throat! Really! You can't see what you are doing, or if you are in focus or if the main bit is central......so admire for it's photographic cleverness.............ROFL........

        Honeylove's rooly, rooly sore thraot......which is much better now, thank you.

Honeylove -- who knows nadda about taking pics - just points & shoots & hopes for the best.
And who will no longer hog the thread......
Replied by xentric-emu on 06-Oct-2008 20:15 (Ref 1423406) Report
My rottie girl who I lost to bone cancer just over 3 years ago.

Picture taken with Kodak Easyshare 513, autofocus, autoflash, autoeverything,
 except the dog sticking out her tongue.


Photobucket

Replied by xentric-emu on 06-Oct-2008 20:17 (Ref 1423415) Report
The terrorist, after his shower.  Taken with same Kodak Easyshare.

He was doing his Linda Blair (Exorcist) impersonation.



Photobucket
Replied by leroys-lair on 06-Oct-2008 20:29 (Ref 1423445) Report

LOL xentric-emu   -  love your little exorcist pal!
Condolences on your beautiful Rottie - what a gorgeous pooch.

Leroy
Replied by tvseriesgalore on 06-Oct-2008 21:43 (Ref 1423640) Report
Nice "Vette" at a Cranbourne Car Show few years back.

Replied by born2shoppe on 06-Oct-2008 22:09 (Ref 1423695) Report
Some photos from our holiday last year.

Stromness harbour, Orkney


Ring of Brodgar, Orkney


Statue at Carbisdale Castle


A calm days sailing on Loch Katrine

Replied by just-do-it on 06-Oct-2008 22:50 (Ref 1423744) Report

WA coastline around Esperance.....

ready for take off boys!................................follow me
Replied by in2truth on 07-Oct-2008 01:23 (Ref 1423892) Report

This is what clouds look like at the start of rotation. A tornado touched down a short time later. Shot in Thurmont, Maryland USA.  The house to the right of camera where the SUV is, is where I lived.
Replied by in2truth on 07-Oct-2008 01:27 (Ref 1423893) Report

One of my favourite pastimes, diving with sharks.  These are Sand Tiger Sharks, 90 feet down, 40 kms off the South Carolina coast in the Atlantic Ocean.  There were 8 in total, I had lots of fun with them.
Replied by in2truth on 07-Oct-2008 01:36 (Ref 1423894) Report

My pet bear... I wish!  Hung out with him for 2 hours, had a great time.  He was so friendly.  This was an open tip, no fences, he was completely wild and not at all bothered about me.  I shot this in Misinabie, Northern Ontario Canada. Located 50kms south of Ontario's most northern road. The closest I got to him was 4 feet and that was when he walked toward me.  No-one else was around, just me and the bear for 2 whole awesome hours!  The tiny tip is surrounded by 100's of km's of wilderness and a town of just 8 people 20 km's away.
Replied by in2truth on 07-Oct-2008 01:39 (Ref 1423896) Report

These two were in Chapleau, Northern Ontario and they were not so friendly.  The front one spotted me as you can see. A short while later they started fighting and chased each other around the area for a good 5 minutes before disappearing into the forest.  Man, they can run fast.  It was awesome!
Replied by in2truth on 07-Oct-2008 01:41 (Ref 1423897) Report

An interesting sign post in Northern Ontario, Canada.
Replied by in2truth on 07-Oct-2008 01:44 (Ref 1423898) Report

Coming up from a dive.  I dove to 100 feet on this dive, but I took this photo from only about 75 feet down.
Replied by in2truth on 07-Oct-2008 01:45 (Ref 1423899) Report

Coming up from a dive.  This is about 50 feet down.
Replied by in2truth on 07-Oct-2008 01:47 (Ref 1423900) Report

Look closely, this was the ride of the day, this rider won the day! He also walked away from this fall.  That is a bull on top of him.
Replied by in2truth on 07-Oct-2008 01:48 (Ref 1423901) Report

I rather like this photo!  Love the colours and the scenery!
Replied by in2truth on 07-Oct-2008 01:49 (Ref 1423902) Report

Tibooburra drive in, outback New South Wales.
Replied by tvseriesgalore on 07-Oct-2008 09:20 (Ref 1424071) Report
Tibooburra - Population, 150 people..........Love the pic!
Replied by honeylove on 07-Oct-2008 11:16 (Ref 1424181) Report


Just Hatched



Just Hatched - And NOT HAPPY!
Replied by Capanart on 07-Oct-2008 12:04 (Ref 1424220) Report
Wow, look at those ruby lips!   Yours, honelylove?  Cute.
Replied by honeylove on 07-Oct-2008 14:11 (Ref 1424333) Report
Bottom bubby..........and can I date myself.......

Now Almost All Grown Up 
Replied by Capanart on 07-Oct-2008 14:57 (Ref 1424394) Report
Cute bubs, cute mum, ha ha.
Replied by tvseriesgalore on 09-Oct-2008 15:30 (Ref 1427708) Report
Just been out to check my roses......... The buggers are still there.  It's the spray for them soon.

Replied by tvseriesgalore on 09-Oct-2008 15:37 (Ref 1427712) Report
Took this at same time seeing as I was outside..............

Replied by Capanart on 09-Oct-2008 18:32 (Ref 1428024) Report
NIce protea.........tvseriesgalore! I was admiring all the proteas in the gardens here last weekend when
they were open. Some varieties I hadn't seen too.

Don't use a bad spray, will you, or you will kill all the ladybirds that
eat the aphids. I usually put some gloves on and squash 'em or even
squirting with the hose jet will dislodge them enough to avoid plant damage.

Replied by tvseriesgalore on 09-Oct-2008 19:52 (Ref 1428141) Report
I'll probably end up not bothering the aphids.......too lazy to do anything really. 
Geez that big one's fat though isn't it.

Most of my garden is natives - here's another one from a previous shoot.

Replied by Capanart on 09-Oct-2008 20:46 (Ref 1428240) Report
They are excellent, tvseries, looks like they grow well down your way.
Replied by tvseriesgalore on 10-Oct-2008 10:40 (Ref 1428773) Report
Yes, most native plants love it at my place.......live by the water, so the soil is almost pure sand!

Saw this on a visit to Warrnambool last year. 
When I first looked over, I thought a dog was driving this panel van!

Replied by Capanart on 10-Oct-2008 16:35 (Ref 1429282) Report
Mmmm....would make you wonder, lol.
I was just going to post a photo and I don't have toolbar above the reply post???????? Aaaargh!
Replied by tvseriesgalore on 11-Oct-2008 09:22 (Ref 1430683) Report
Sunrise Collection, All taken this morning - Blind Bight, Vic











Replied by most-gorgeous-nutter on 11-Nov-2008 08:32 (Ref 1480718) Report
Infuriating.
I am trying to paste a pic from photobucket but each time a line just comes up and not the picture when Ipush enter and tick ok.
Also, TV, how do you get aphids with such definition, I've got a pic. of a stick insect chasing our aphids here in Wonthaggi, but can't work out how to put it in this forum.
Any tips on the macro, do you use a compact or dig. SLR and pic/forum thing?
Replied by tvseriesgalore on 11-Nov-2008 14:35 (Ref 1481242) Report
Hi Llama,

To get your picks into the post just use the "Direct Link" option NOT the [IMG] option from photobucket when using the "Insert Image" button from the forum toolbar.


I must confess that I am no Guru on photography matters and am still learning, but really like how digital camera's have given us more freedom to experiment with our pics with no cost.

As for your pic and why mine seems clearer and more focused.............

I actually managed to download your pic before you removed the link so have had a look at it so I can compare a couple things.........Here's what I reckon.

There are two things noticed with your pic...... Some "noise" and "blurring".

According to the file properties, you used "Auto" and your camera chose Aperture F2.8 & ISO400 Exposure.

F2.8 has probably caused the blurring as your this has reduced your "Depth of Field" to a minimum.
DOF is very important for macro's as anything outside this area will not be focused right.
In general, a higher F number the better for better DOF. 

ISO400 has probably caused the "Noise" problem as the longer exposure magnifies any noise issues.
The higher the ISO, the more possibility of noise.

I think your camera has chosen these settings due to lack of light.
It has basically used the max aperture & high exposure.....double trouble for macro photo's really.

In comparison, my photo is F5.0 / ISO64
I was in FULL sunlight.  I also used Auto settings, but did use an additional snap on macro lens to increase maginification further. 

I think good lighting is essential so if your subject is in the shade, then you might need some artificial lighting.

Hope this all makes sense to you.
Replied by most-gorgeous-nutter on 11-Nov-2008 15:50 (Ref 1481331) Report
Stick insect chasing aphids in the rose bushes, Wonthaggi
Replied by most-gorgeous-nutter on 11-Nov-2008 16:04 (Ref 1481339) Report
Yay, thanks TVSERIES
Finally. Phew, the amount of times I've tried to insert a pic into the forum, just goes to show you can't but you can if you ask for help and I think that was what this thread was all about.

PS. I can lend you my stick insect to get rid of your aphids TV

Replied by most-gorgeous-nutter on 11-Nov-2008 20:45 (Ref 1481986) Report

Replied by tvseriesgalore on 11-Nov-2008 21:58 (Ref 1482126) Report
Not bad........I tried getting a bee on lavender as well the other week.

Buggers won't stay still enough for me to get a clear shot.....this is the best I could do so far.

Replied by most-gorgeous-nutter on 12-Nov-2008 06:29 (Ref 1482362) Report
You're imune to bees when there's a little lavender pollen on the menu.
I must get a dig,SLR.
This cannon compact is pretty good for the net sized pics. - easier to load, but without that macro snap on, I just can't get down to your magnification. With so much hair these bees have no trouble spreading pollen between the flowers. I loved the bumble bees in NZ, such clumsy flyers but they really shouldn't be able to fly at all acording to physics.

Replied by most-gorgeous-nutter on 12-Nov-2008 06:36 (Ref 1482363) Report
Overlooking the Wonthaggi Wind Farm & Desalination site
Replied by most-gorgeous-nutter on 12-Nov-2008 06:45 (Ref 1482368) Report
I think they thought we were going to feed them some hay.
Coastal Victoria at it's best, lush and green, local catchments at 90%.
Wind farm blowing up a storm.
To bad they're putting a desalination plant next door to spoil the view.


Replied by treborbob on 12-Nov-2008 09:19 (Ref 1482526) Report
ok here are a couple of my photo's


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