Salacious Snake Posted December 16, 2015 And it don't stop DSC00642 2 by J.D. Cohen, on Flickr EDIT: Looking at it again in Lightroom, I think part of the problem with the colour version linked to above is a colourspace conversion issue or something. It doesn't look quite as over-red in there. Another wretched complication. Stuff like that drives me insane! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Posted December 16, 2015 Tell me about it. Like, I get (broadly) the technical reason why it happens, but I'm not really sure how you're meant to account for it. It'd be nice if there were some sort of colourspace conversion tool with a live preview, for example. But I would have thought it should be a solved problem, anyway. Like, in almost all contexts isn't it better to preserve the colour balance of the image than it is to make maximal use of the available colour gamut? Surely there should be an algorithmic way of getting a good match. Then again, perhaps I'm misattributing blame. Precisely none of my display devices are calibrated in any regard other than "looks fine to me", and other than Lightroom I do most of my image browsing in stuff like Web browsers, which I suspect might not always properly respect colour accuracy and the associated metadata and so on. Not an expert, though. Nice dog picture, anyway. Is there some split toning business going on in there? Or am I now imagining I'm seeing it everywhere? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salacious Snake Posted December 16, 2015 Nice dog picture, anyway. Is there some split toning business going on in there? Or am I now imagining I'm seeing it everywhere? Not split toning per se, but definitely fucked with the colors. Here's how it looked after the initial raw conversion: I find the split toning tool kind of frustrating, I never get a result that I like. Digging into the straight up color editing stuff (where you can just hijack different bands of color and modify them) can be good, but if you're looking for some stylish results, bust out the separate R G and B curves in the tone curve tool. I'm using Capture One Pro instead of Lightroom now, but all that stuff is basically the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoThatLimp Posted December 17, 2015 Not split toning per se, but definitely fucked with the colors. Here's how it looked after the initial raw conversion: I find the split toning tool kind of frustrating, I never get a result that I like. Digging into the straight up color editing stuff (where you can just hijack different bands of color and modify them) can be good, but if you're looking for some stylish results, bust out the separate R G and B curves in the tone curve tool. I'm using Capture One Pro instead of Lightroom now, but all that stuff is basically the same. Yeah split toning is frustrating at times! Has anyone had any experience printing out there stuff? I have a ton of stuff i'd like to print, but it's always such a gamble, I feel like local places completely fuck up the picture. I always fee like I have to over exposure (then compensate for it) by 1 or two stops. Any recommendations on online print stores? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Posted December 18, 2015 All I've done is had a couple of things printed on Photobox. They seemed OK to me, but I don't think I have a very good eye for that sort of thing, and I only picked them because they were much cheaper than the other online options I was looking at. Regarding split toning etc., I do sometimes fiddle with RGB curves, which are obviously more flexible, but I find in my pursuit of the intended effect I often end up with something very unnatural and unpleasant looking, which I try to correct for by adding ever more points. For me, the more limited possibility space of split toning helps me keep things under control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Architecture Posted December 19, 2015 Yeah split toning is frustrating at times! Has anyone had any experience printing out there stuff? I have a ton of stuff i'd like to print, but it's always such a gamble, I feel like local places completely fuck up the picture. I always fee like I have to over exposure (then compensate for it) by 1 or two stops. Any recommendations on online print stores? I used to deal with a company called Pounds Labs. They're here in Texas, but they might let you order online? We did all our ordering via a java client that let us upload images directly to them. we could specify crop and whether the image needed to be calibrated or not. Do you have calibrated monitors? Investing in a cheap colorimeter is a good idea if you haven't. I got the old version of the Datacolor Spyder for $100 from B&H back in June. You can currently get the new version for $140. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salacious Snake Posted December 31, 2015 There's a rat darting out of that trash can! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Posted January 3, 2016 There's a rat darting out of that trash can!Very nice colours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoThatLimp Posted January 6, 2016 So we've been batting this idea around for a bit now and lets do it! Week 1 of the Idle Thumbs Photography Challenge - Portrait: Self-Portrait I should have posted this sooner, but this is a fairly easy one, let say the "due date" is Sunday, Jan 10th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Architecture Posted January 31, 2016 Decided to go out and snap photos today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cordeos Posted February 1, 2016 I biked over to a waterfall near where I live, didn't realize how cool it would look, or that I would be able to go behind it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Griddlelol Posted February 2, 2016 Fuck! Wow! That's incredibly impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prentice Posted February 4, 2016 Some recent stuff I've taken. Going for a more snapshot / candid approach -- kind of like Todd Hido (https://www.instagram.com/toddhido/). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Architecture Posted February 6, 2016 Those last two are killer. I finally bought a good lens. I paid $300 for it. It's used, but you can't tell that by looking at it--the body is immaculate. These pictures are unedited, just resized: I like this lens a lot, fellas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prentice Posted February 6, 2016 Nice, that looks great. What's the length on it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Posted February 7, 2016 A new nephew arrived a few weeks ago: Flickr Flickr Flickr Flickr Flickr Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Architecture Posted February 7, 2016 Great baby shots. Nice, that looks great. What's the length on it? Thanks. It's a 35mm f2.8 macro lens, so it's quite versatile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salacious Snake Posted February 7, 2016 Lenses! Babies! DSC06921 DSC07232 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Wookie Posted February 8, 2016 Oooh! I've never heard of a 35 mm macro before, cool ! Here are some macro photos of some ice crystals I found on my window... not quite the same as snow or waterfalls, but still pretty cool ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Posted February 8, 2016 I've thought about getting a 35mm lens quite a bit, but I'm definitely at the stage where I'd need to be taking more pictures before I could justify spending any more money on equipment. I don't feel very inspired by my immediate surroundings, and I'm bad about taking my camera with me further afield (not driving doesn't help). Of course, the new baby in the family presents ample opportunities, which is nice. Anyway, great stuff, all. I really like that pair of architecture ones, uh, Architecture. (The portraits are very good, also.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Architecture Posted February 29, 2016 Thanks. I'm pretty sure everyone has a hard time getting inspiration in his own backyard. I've been forcing myself to go on walks with the camera with the express purpose of taking some photos. Even if I don't have my Ansel Adams moment, I get some exercise in the process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoThatLimp Posted March 18, 2016 Architecture you have a beautiful eye for textures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Architecture Posted March 20, 2016 Thanks! I'm trying to hone my eye before my trip to Spain in May. I want to feel comfortable behind the lens and ready to snap lots of photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
