The Photography Thread

[Alastair]

I'm stuck in the house today so am looking at old shots. Also learnt some new PS so am trying it out.

[Magnakai]

Nice colours. Did you do anything especially fun to it?

I like the dark TVR shot a lot, though I'd try cropping the bottom off and adding some black to the top. as it feels a bit uneven with that composition.

[Ginger Tosser]

Some baby images....







And the baby is my new son! Born today

(Neil - I tried to call you and let you know, but got no answer!)

[SwooseGoose]

And the baby is my new son! Born today

Congrats mate

[Magnakai]

Oh wow! Congratulations! Absolutely beautiful! You must be so proud. Oh, and congrats on the kid too

[funkydan]

Awwww.....beautiful photos of your lovely baby boy - muchos congrats GT

[Alastair]

Congrats GT, very well done to you and the wife.

Nice colours. Did you do anything especially fun to it?

I like the dark TVR shot a lot, though I'd try cropping the bottom off and adding some black to the top. as it feels a bit uneven with that composition.

The low down shot is basically two identical layers blended together using the Multiply blending mode. It really saturates and give a nice filmy look I think. Some areas go far too dark though so have to be erased with a layer mask but that's no big deal.

As for framing on the dark Cerbera shot. I took a couple the other way round and liked this better, Explore on Flickr is proof that it's fine to me

[Garf]

Well done GT (and family), and great photos as well..

[funkydan]

I've managed to put together (finally) a website that works and that I am very happy with:

Funky Photos (www.funky-photos.co.uk)

It's still in progress and I have a few more bits and bobs to add, but it's open for viewing and comments

[Anpanman]

Congrats mate

Seconded, best wishes to mum as well

[Taka]

Anybody have any experience with photography in severe winter and snow conditions? A friend of mine will be holidaying in Hokkaido in Japan, renowned for its extreme low temperatures and he was wondering how safe it would be to use his digital cameras (a regular point and shoot and an SLR) outdoors.

Is there a proper procedure to observe when bringing the hardware outdoors from a warm environment inside, and vice versa? I know that the batteries will lose their charge very quickly but other than that, I'm stuck for suggestions.

[Ish]

Congrats GT.

Taka - other than what you've mentioned about the batteries I don't know I'm afraid. Depends how extreme the cold is I guess - if nothing else I'd be wary of dramatic sudden changes in temperature.

[Magnakai]

There may be a slight bit of condensation on the lenses when going to a warm environment, but any fogging will disappear in a minute or two.

[funkydan]

Here's a portrait of my friend Rosanna that I took at a gig on Friday night:

[RobRoy]

nothing special but a pic of my new puppy, Dexter