POTW #28 14Sep08 - 27Sep08

POTW #28 14Sep08 - 27Sep08 · 09:43 AM

Welcome to POTW # 28

This week's photos will cover these dates: Sunday September 14th till September 27th.

Let's keep up the high standard of shots we have seen over the past weeks.

Rules as before:

1) No theme just your favorite stuff.
2) Let's keep it to about 4-6 images per post just so the thread doesn't get too big each week .
3) Any Pentax camera is fine, film, P&S, DSLR (or Samsung DSLR)
4) Runs for 7 days. Sunday September 14th to September 20th.
5) Enter anything you shot last week or this current week until the thread closes.

Previous hosts: 1 Peter Zack, 2 Eaglerapids, 3 rmtagg, 4 Peter Zack, 5 daacon, 6 Bramela, 7 mtnbearhug, 8 dantuyhoa, 9 gawan, 10 roentarre, 11 daacon, 12 Kris, 13 mtnbearhug, 14 SCGushue, 15 daacon, 16 maxwell1295, 17 dantuyhoa, 18 daacon, 19 maxwell1295, 20 Bamela, 21 Syb, 22 & 23 maxwell1295, 24 dantuyhoa, 25 Gawan, 26 Peter Zack, 27 borno, 28 daacon

A few to start click on image for larger view

Enjoy and lets get the ball rolling ....

stevebrot · 09-26-2008, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by gawan

Okay, it was too easy! But it might have worked if there were not those rocks...

I guessed it by the relative brightness of sky and bushes. I only saw the rocks when I looked at it upside down.

Steve

daacon · 09-26-2008, 03:29 PM

Bruce - ahhh you are going into Summer I envy you. Great beaches nice series. And nice doublemint twins priceless!

Borno - I like the bridge shot very nice.

k-xx-500-user - Wow quite a handle you have there - Welcome to POTW - a nice introduction you have as well. I like bridge shots and yours are good. Some really unique shots there. Well done.

Alan - Nice flowers , women (really notice the makeup on this one) and a haircut - now that is variety !

Georg - nice shot - love the lighting on the water - well done. As for the conundrum have to agree hard to tell but as stevebrot says inverted ?

Edit (damn answer came in while I was editting...good call Stevebrot!)

Excellent week everyone !

Bramela · 09-26-2008, 04:16 PM

Thanks, Dave, however I am not looking forward to 40degC+ days ahead.
Already we are having between 25-30deg and its only early Spring.

Got out of bed at 5am this morning for this among others, however, looking at the results I dont know if it was really worth it.

:

My better half tells me I am getting too particular in my old age. Maybe she's right!!

maxwell1295 · 09-27-2008, 04:52 AM

daacon · 09-27-2008, 08:14 AM

Bruce - I think the early morning advernture was well worth it. Nice series

k-xx-500-user - looks like a little camera shake there - nice shots but yeah I can see the blur ...(and yes all previous shots were from a buisness trip to the Windy City - thanks for comments) and POTW is Picture Of The Week - started 28 weeks ago by Peter Zack - a good idea indeed.

Alan - nice Hog

Well for a different persective from me (No Chicago!) here are few more recent ones..

Some specs on the lens here click on image for larger view ...

Fall means High School Football !

Farmers Market

Foooooooood

daacon · 09-27-2008, 07:15 PM

Great week all , good to see some new members join in, and some long time members contribute as well. I enjoyed them all. Feel free to start POTW29 anytime

gawan · 09-28-2008, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by daacon

Great week all , good to see some new members join in, and some long time members contribute as well. I enjoyed them all. Feel free to start POTW29 anytime

Yes, agree, a great week! I waited for a while, and started the new #29 POTW..

dantuyhoa · 09-28-2008, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by gawan

Thanks Tran! I ike what you did! Just reveal the secret of that white background manipulation you have made, please! Did you just use a soft brush, to paint to the white?

I did one more myself, is you are interested:
Picasa-verkkoalbumit - gawan - syksy

Georg - You have never worked in a darkroom , haven't you ?

I used the Burn Tool . Use an exposure of 10% or less to avoid harsh burning . You can always go back and burn more . Use a bigger brush for a smoother burn . You don't have to burn the whole area . It's case by case . I saw the water so I was thinking of fog/vapor that could alter the light path . So there are some bright spots still but I think it works .

Tran

gawan · 09-28-2008, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by dantuyhoa

Georg - You have never worked in a darkroom , haven't you ?

I used the Burn Tool . Use an exposure of 10% or less to avoid harsh burning . You can always go back and burn more . Use a bigger brush for a smoother burn . You don't have to burn the whole area . It's case by case . I saw the water so I was thinking of fog/vapor that could alter the light path . So there are some bright spots still but I think it works .

Tran

Thanks Tran, no and yes.. I use to follow my father workin in his darkroom developing and making prints from Kodak Tri-X, which was the forst film I ever used. But you are right, I have still much to learn in exposure. I found that this particular image, in RAW, can be well brought down in exposure, so I can actually save more of that white area but not all, so thanks for the lesson, only what Burn Tool are you referring? In Lightroom or in Photoshop?

dantuyhoa · 09-28-2008, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by gawan

Thanks Tran, no and yes.. I use to follow my father workin in his darkroom developing and making prints from Kodak Tri-X, which was the forst film I ever used. But you are right, I have still much to learn in exposure. I found that this particular image, in RAW, can be well brought down in exposure, so I can actually save more of that white area but not all, so thanks for the lesson, only what Burn Tool are you referring? In Lightroom or in Photoshop?

I was just teasing you about the darkroom

. We all have much to learn in some way . That's why I like this site . People help each other out . I used Photoshop .

RoxnDox · 09-29-2008, 09:02 AM

A couple from last week in Colorado (for work, but I did get a couple of days of fun in...). Nothing fancy, just playing around with my old glass on the K100D (SMC-M 50 f2).

Jim

Damn Brit · 09-29-2008, 01:14 PM

I'm going to sneak some in as it hasn't been closed yet by Dave.

daacon · 09-29-2008, 01:38 PM

You are right it is now offically closed by Dave ..actually opened by Georg yesterday - post repost them here

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/mini-challenges-games/38126-potw-29-sep-2...ct-5-08-a.html

Damn Brit · 09-29-2008, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by daacon

You are right it is now offically closed by Dave ..actually opened by Georg yesterday - post repost them here

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/mini-challenges-games/38126-potw-29-sep-2...ct-5-08-a.html

I already posted in the other one.
It's not my fault you left the door open, of course I'm going to walk in.

I know you're too much of a gentleman to be biased in your decision making Dave

and
my shots were taken in the time frame.

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09-26-2008, 04:16 PM	#63
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Thanks, Dave, however I am not looking forward to 40degC+ days ahead. Already we are having between 25-30deg and its only early Spring. Got out of bed at 5am this morning for this among others, however, looking at the results I dont know if it was really worth it. : My better half tells me I am getting too particular in my old age. Maybe she's right!! Last edited by Bramela; 09-26-2008 at 04:30 PM.

09-27-2008, 08:14 AM	#65
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Bruce - I think the early morning advernture was well worth it. Nice series k-xx-500-user - looks like a little camera shake there - nice shots but yeah I can see the blur ...(and yes all previous shots were from a buisness trip to the Windy City - thanks for comments) and POTW is Picture Of The Week - started 28 weeks ago by Peter Zack - a good idea indeed. Alan - nice Hog Well for a different persective from me (No Chicago!) here are few more recent ones.. Some specs on the lens here click on image for larger view ... Fall means High School Football ! Farmers Market Foooooooood Last edited by daacon; 09-27-2008 at 08:36 AM.

09-29-2008, 01:14 PM	#72
Damn Brit Guest	I'm going to sneak some in as it hasn't been closed yet by Dave. Last edited by Damn Brit; 12-27-2009 at 12:39 AM.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by gawan Okay, it was too easy! But it might have worked if there were not those rocks... I guessed it by the relative brightness of sky and bushes. I only saw the rocks when I looked at it upside down. Steve

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Bruce - ahhh you are going into Summer I envy you. Great beaches nice series. And nice doublemint twins priceless! Borno - I like the bridge shot very nice. k-xx-500-user - Wow quite a handle you have there - Welcome to POTW - a nice introduction you have as well. I like bridge shots and yours are good. Some really unique shots there. Well done. Alan - Nice flowers , women (really notice the makeup on this one) and a haircut - now that is variety ! Georg - nice shot - love the lighting on the water - well done. As for the conundrum have to agree hard to tell but as stevebrot says inverted ? Edit (damn answer came in while I was editting...good call Stevebrot!) Excellent week everyone !

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Great week all , good to see some new members join in, and some long time members contribute as well. I enjoyed them all. Feel free to start POTW29 anytime

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gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Originally posted by daacon Great week all , good to see some new members join in, and some long time members contribute as well. I enjoyed them all. Feel free to start POTW29 anytime Yes, agree, a great week! I waited for a while, and started the new #29 POTW..

09-28-2008, 12:45 PM	#68
dantuyhoa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,245	Originally posted by gawan Thanks Tran! I ike what you did! Just reveal the secret of that white background manipulation you have made, please! Did you just use a soft brush, to paint to the white? I did one more myself, is you are interested: Picasa-verkkoalbumit - gawan - syksy Georg - You have never worked in a darkroom , haven't you ? I used the Burn Tool . Use an exposure of 10% or less to avoid harsh burning . You can always go back and burn more . Use a bigger brush for a smoother burn . You don't have to burn the whole area . It's case by case . I saw the water so I was thinking of fog/vapor that could alter the light path . So there are some bright spots still but I think it works . Tran

09-28-2008, 01:16 PM	#69
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Originally posted by dantuyhoa Georg - You have never worked in a darkroom , haven't you ? I used the Burn Tool . Use an exposure of 10% or less to avoid harsh burning . You can always go back and burn more . Use a bigger brush for a smoother burn . You don't have to burn the whole area . It's case by case . I saw the water so I was thinking of fog/vapor that could alter the light path . So there are some bright spots still but I think it works . Tran Thanks Tran, no and yes.. I use to follow my father workin in his darkroom developing and making prints from Kodak Tri-X, which was the forst film I ever used. But you are right, I have still much to learn in exposure. I found that this particular image, in RAW, can be well brought down in exposure, so I can actually save more of that white area but not all, so thanks for the lesson, only what Burn Tool are you referring? In Lightroom or in Photoshop?

09-28-2008, 08:50 PM	#70
dantuyhoa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,245	Originally posted by gawan Thanks Tran, no and yes.. I use to follow my father workin in his darkroom developing and making prints from Kodak Tri-X, which was the forst film I ever used. But you are right, I have still much to learn in exposure. I found that this particular image, in RAW, can be well brought down in exposure, so I can actually save more of that white area but not all, so thanks for the lesson, only what Burn Tool are you referring? In Lightroom or in Photoshop? I was just teasing you about the darkroom . We all have much to learn in some way . That's why I like this site . People help each other out . I used Photoshop .

09-29-2008, 09:02 AM	#71
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	A couple from last week in Colorado (for work, but I did get a couple of days of fun in...). Nothing fancy, just playing around with my old glass on the K100D (SMC-M 50 f2). Jim

09-29-2008, 01:38 PM	#73
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	You are right it is now offically closed by Dave ..actually opened by Georg yesterday - post repost them here https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/mini-challenges-games/38126-potw-29-sep-2...ct-5-08-a.html

09-29-2008, 04:46 PM	#74
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by daacon You are right it is now offically closed by Dave ..actually opened by Georg yesterday - post repost them here https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/mini-challenges-games/38126-potw-29-sep-2...ct-5-08-a.html I already posted in the other one. It's not my fault you left the door open, of course I'm going to walk in. I know you're too much of a gentleman to be biased in your decision making Dave and my shots were taken in the time frame.