Game Single in July 2013

ASa · 07-02-2013, 10:35 AM

I believe I mentioned in a comment posted on OzzRod's wonderful image that I too have a habit of taking abstract shots every now and then. This here was taken yesterday as I was deciding on which lens to tackle the month with. Like I said I think I got some pretty decent images, but wasn't really feeling too wideanglish.

As per my theme of the month so far, this one includes some heavyish postprocessing as well...

**todd** · 07-02-2013, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by ASa

I think I got some pretty decent images

I agree.. That's really nice..

Here are my other shots from yesterday.... As you can tell, I like to PP too..

I made two meager stitch attempts this morning that I will have to choose from if I don't get a chance to shoot more after work.

**OzzRod** · 07-02-2013, 09:17 PM

Intrusive Flickr coding ???

If you have a look at the picture threads page you'll see that the daily titles/headings from me (and Bramela) contain a lot of distracting Flickr code. That's not the case with others when they start a new day's picture thread, even though they're also sharing from Flickr. Any suggestions on how to escape this? eg.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7384/9195742381_740159f0db_o.jpg July 03: Kindle comfort by...

Sandy Hancock · 07-02-2013, 10:58 PM

I manually edit it out.

**OzzRod** · 07-03-2013, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I manually edit it out.

How? I have no editing access. Are we on the same page?

Sandy Hancock · 07-03-2013, 01:22 AM

I see what you mean. How do you attach your images?
I copy the BB code from Flickr manually and paste it into my post, then edit out the bits I don't want to appear.

**OzzRod** · 07-03-2013, 03:58 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I see what you mean. How do you attach your images?
I copy the BB code from Flickr manually (yep) and paste it into my post (yep), then edit out the bits I don't want to appear (hmm, OK I'll try that)

Thanks Sandy.

**OzzRod** · 07-03-2013, 06:36 PM

And Happy Independence Day to our American friends!

**OzzRod** · 07-04-2013, 01:57 PM

I'm going to have limited internet access for the next four days. I hope to get pictures posted but I may to fall behind with comments. I will catch up though.

ASa · 07-06-2013, 11:26 AM

Someone (Matt) asked what version of the 28 I was using, it's the M28 f/2.8... And regarding the bokeh on my day five pic, I was going to name it "How you like them five aperture blades now?"

**mattt** · 07-06-2013, 04:51 PM

LMAO - good one!

ASa · 07-09-2013, 06:00 AM

Regarding the stitching software used on my day 7 image, as I pm'd to Kozlok I was being lazy and just dumped the pictures to Photoshop. I've been using the Microsoft ICE and also been happy with the results I'm getting from it. It lets you alter the way the images are being stitched, whereas with PS you have to import them all again... I didn't have it at hand this time, but I should download it to my currently used laptop.

**mattt** · 07-09-2013, 07:20 AM

+1 for Microsoft ICE - very capable software.

Sandy Hancock · 07-09-2013, 06:43 PM

Here's an extra from yesterday, taken during my only daylight window of opportunity (driving between an operating session which started at 0730 and another which finished at 2200). This was a hastily arranged snap from my car window; I didn't have time to remove my sunglasses or engage live view, so I essentially shot from the hip, stopped down and trusted the AF and multi-segment AE.

I thought I'd include it to demonstrate that the flare resistance of the DA21 is pretty good; the sun is just out of picture in the top right. Maybe not quite as good as the DA15, but colours and contrast elsewhere in the frame seem to be well preserved. Pixel peeping the Hilton Hotel in the background shows some fair resolution too. I also liked the colours in the trans-illuminated signage and the high-vis cones and decals on the truck.

ASa · 07-11-2013, 11:50 PM

Just to let you guys know, my better half is visiting me and I'm trying to spend as much time with her as possible, so I haven't been posting pictures (or comments) lately, but I've taken a pic for each day, and will post them up along with comments when I get the time, probably at or after the weekend.

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07-02-2013, 10:35 AM	#46
ASa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tampere/Helsinki Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 218	I believe I mentioned in a comment posted on OzzRod's wonderful image that I too have a habit of taking abstract shots every now and then. This here was taken yesterday as I was deciding on which lens to tackle the month with. Like I said I think I got some pretty decent images, but wasn't really feeling too wideanglish. As per my theme of the month so far, this one includes some heavyish postprocessing as well...

07-02-2013, 11:53 AM	#47
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,789	Originally posted by ASa I think I got some pretty decent images I agree.. That's really nice.. Here are my other shots from yesterday.... As you can tell, I like to PP too.. I made two meager stitch attempts this morning that I will have to choose from if I don't get a chance to shoot more after work.

07-02-2013, 09:17 PM	#48
OzzRod Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,322 Original Poster	Intrusive Flickr coding ??? If you have a look at the picture threads page you'll see that the daily titles/headings from me (and Bramela) contain a lot of distracting Flickr code. That's not the case with others when they start a new day's picture thread, even though they're also sharing from Flickr. Any suggestions on how to escape this? eg. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7384/9195742381_740159f0db_o.jpg July 03: Kindle comfort by...

07-02-2013, 10:58 PM	#49
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	I manually edit it out.

07-03-2013, 12:34 AM	#50
OzzRod Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,322 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I manually edit it out. How? I have no editing access. Are we on the same page?

07-03-2013, 01:22 AM	#51
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	I see what you mean. How do you attach your images? I copy the BB code from Flickr manually and paste it into my post, then edit out the bits I don't want to appear.

07-03-2013, 03:58 AM	#52
OzzRod Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,322 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I see what you mean. How do you attach your images? I copy the BB code from Flickr manually (yep) and paste it into my post (yep), then edit out the bits I don't want to appear (hmm, OK I'll try that) Thanks Sandy.

07-03-2013, 06:36 PM	#53
OzzRod Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,322 Original Poster	And Happy Independence Day to our American friends!

07-04-2013, 01:57 PM	#54
OzzRod Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,322 Original Poster	I'm going to have limited internet access for the next four days. I hope to get pictures posted but I may to fall behind with comments. I will catch up though.

07-06-2013, 11:26 AM	#55
ASa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tampere/Helsinki Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 218	Someone (Matt) asked what version of the 28 I was using, it's the M28 f/2.8... And regarding the bokeh on my day five pic, I was going to name it "How you like them five aperture blades now?"

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07-06-2013, 04:51 PM	#56
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	LMAO - good one!

07-09-2013, 06:00 AM	#57
ASa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tampere/Helsinki Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 218	Regarding the stitching software used on my day 7 image, as I pm'd to Kozlok I was being lazy and just dumped the pictures to Photoshop. I've been using the Microsoft ICE and also been happy with the results I'm getting from it. It lets you alter the way the images are being stitched, whereas with PS you have to import them all again... I didn't have it at hand this time, but I should download it to my currently used laptop.

07-09-2013, 07:20 AM	#58
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	+1 for Microsoft ICE - very capable software.

07-09-2013, 06:43 PM	#59
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	Here's an extra from yesterday, taken during my only daylight window of opportunity (driving between an operating session which started at 0730 and another which finished at 2200). This was a hastily arranged snap from my car window; I didn't have time to remove my sunglasses or engage live view, so I essentially shot from the hip, stopped down and trusted the AF and multi-segment AE. I thought I'd include it to demonstrate that the flare resistance of the DA21 is pretty good; the sun is just out of picture in the top right. Maybe not quite as good as the DA15, but colours and contrast elsewhere in the frame seem to be well preserved. Pixel peeping the Hilton Hotel in the background shows some fair resolution too. I also liked the colours in the trans-illuminated signage and the high-vis cones and decals on the truck.

07-11-2013, 11:50 PM	#60
ASa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tampere/Helsinki Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 218	Just to let you guys know, my better half is visiting me and I'm trying to spend as much time with her as possible, so I haven't been posting pictures (or comments) lately, but I've taken a pic for each day, and will post them up along with comments when I get the time, probably at or after the weekend.