Forum: Pentax K-3 Photo Contest
04-29-2014, 11:51 AM
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Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways
07-01-2013, 08:34 PM
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
06-09-2013, 12:42 PM
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I originally shot this on a green screen using a large softbox, accent light and background light. I was concerned about the dark circles and bags under the eyes and the uneven skin tones.
I first used Photoshop to repair the eyes, adjust the the color balance,crop and lighting using the illumination tool in Photoshop.
I then turned to Portrait Professional to smooth the face and correct the minor imperfections left.
Lastly I used Photo Key to add the background and a small amount of gaussian blur to further smooth the image.
This image was shot using a Nikon D80, 18-70 lens at F~9/ 125 sec ISO 100
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
06-06-2013, 01:42 PM
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Big Boy Locomotive in Omaha Ne.
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
05-31-2013, 09:46 AM
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
11-02-2010, 10:43 PM
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About the Head ?
This was created by Chinese artists Gao Qiang and Gao Zhen, known as the Gao Brothers in 2009. In the outdoor sculpture Miss Mao Trying to Poise Herself at the Top of Lenin’s Head, a relatively small Mao figure balances on the head of Vladimir Lenin (1870–1924), leader of Russia’s Bolshevik revolution and first head of the USSR. After Mao’s forces defeated Chiang Kai-shek and his army in 1949, China emerged as the People’s Republic of China and private enterprises became state owned and farms became collectives. In this monumental sculpture, the artists satirize the careful balancing act that China practices today now that it has evolved into a State Capitalist economy controlled by the Communist party.
This is a big sculpture, approx 30 ft tall, located outside of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in KC. Mo.
This is my interpatation of the sculpture via photography and photoshop in a negative space setting.
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Forum: Site Suggestions and Help
06-29-2010, 04:30 PM
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I am aware of that and wasn't suggesting someone run down to the playground and start taking pictures of strangers children. That could be a dangerous idea. What I did say was, if you don't have children of your own, you know someone who does. Implying you would know the people you were dealing with and having their permission to photograph their children.. But thanks for pointing that out, it's not a good idea to photograph other people's children without their consent in advance.
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Forum: Site Suggestions and Help
06-29-2010, 04:00 PM
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Given this is a world wide site with different seasons and climates, I think a good subject would be " Portrait of a Child " This is something almost anyone, anywhere could take part in. If you don't have a child of your own, you know someone who does. They would probably love to have you take some portraits of their child or children. And trust me, it can be a challenge. Just to make it more interesting, make it from newborn to 10 yrs. They take direction so well. LOL
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Forum: Sold Items
04-27-2010, 10:20 AM
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Forum: General Talk
04-13-2010, 10:36 PM
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Well, I guess we are all waiting with anticipation for that millionth post. Kind of like shooting craps, come on baby, daddy needs a new K-X
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Forum: General Talk
04-07-2010, 05:34 PM
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Wow, cool contest, here's my post/entry. Now that I have retired, I have time to enter a lot of contests. I need to win a new K-X, don't know when I could afford to buy one on my income now.:lol:
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Forum: Site Suggestions and Help
12-31-2009, 01:11 PM
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A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to All
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Forum: Sold Items
12-22-2009, 06:07 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
11-20-2009, 06:27 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
09-21-2009, 07:57 AM
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Forum: Sold Items
09-14-2009, 06:38 PM
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PM sent on Sigma 70-300 APO
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Forum: Sold Items
09-10-2009, 04:42 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
09-10-2009, 12:08 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
08-03-2008, 10:01 PM
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Last two lenses, a Vivitar 70-210 2.8 in like new condition w/hard case and a Vivitar 28mm 2.8 in very good condition. I had these posted for $125.00 & $40.00. I need to get them gone, first $100.00 + $15.00 shipping can have them both, shipping may seen a little high, but the 70-210 is very heavy. Both are "A" lenses.
Paypal only with confirmed addy, shipping via UPS ground cont usa only
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Forum: Sold Items
07-26-2008, 10:22 PM
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Have 3 lenses Left, I am open to offers, need to sell. The Vivitar 70-210 2.8 is in as new shape, comes with uv filter and hard case.
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Forum: Sold Items
07-23-2008, 05:04 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
07-18-2008, 10:55 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
07-18-2008, 10:51 PM
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Selling all the remaining Pentax lenses I have.....
M-42 Super-Takumar 28mm f3.5 Sold
M - Pentax 40mm Pancake f2.8 Sold
M - Pentax 100mm f4.0 w/ext tubes SOLD
A - Pentax 50mm f2.0 Sold
A - Pentax 50mm f1.4 Sold
A - Phoenix 100mm macro(new in box) f3.5 Sold
A - Vivitar 70-210 f2.8-4.0 $125.00 OBO Like new
A - Vivitar 28mm f2.8 $40.00 OBO Very good condition
AF-Sigma 18-125mm f3.5-5.6 Sold
AF- Tamron 70-300 f4.0-5.6 Sold
All these lenses are in good to exc condition. The pricing is the best I could come up with, if you want one and the price seems too high for this market, shoot me an offer, maybe we can work something out. I prefer to sell with paypal, confirmed cont. US address. all items shipped ups with ins. and tracking #. Shipping $10.00 on all lenses. I have feedback here and on paypal under racort1
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Forum: Sold Items
01-08-2008, 08:48 PM
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Thanks Peter V. Great Camera, new as described, got it Saturday, fast shipping
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Forum: Sold Items
08-21-2007, 09:23 PM
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K100D with 3 lenses, a 18-125 Sigma like new in box, a 70-300 Sigma APO DG, like new in box, a Bower dedicated ttl flash, a LowePro bag, a 1gb sd card and other misc stuff as seen in photo. Both lenses have a uv and cp filter with them. The lenses have hardly been used, the camera has about 3000 clicks on it, works like new, the flash lightly used. Also A Vivitar 28mm 2.8 "A" lens, not shown, but like new.
$750.00 for all + shipping in us. Paypal, confirmed address only
Also listed on E-Bay: Pentax K100D W/ 3 lenses/flash etc - (eBay item 330158392694 end time Aug-26-07 21:43:27 PDT) |