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This is another image that pushes the limits of what low res jpeg can handle. Weird. I wonder if Google is pushing the compression up to save on space. Anyways, I was more technically rigorus while I took these photos-- used a tripod and a cable release and I used low ISO. Actually, I slightly over exposed (Without blowing out the highlights) and then darkened the image on the computer. This trick helps reduce noice. But, it also requires more patience. Over exposing means longer shot times which increases the chance the camera will shake and blur things. Since I have to darken the images later, I can't just upload a send. I need to spend extra time with each image to make it just so.
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Sometimes it's kind of fun doing product shots for the store. I like this photo as just a photo. The background is blurred just right-- no real detail, just a nice warm glow. hmmm. The real photo doesn't have those funky levels that you see in the top right corner-- it's a continuous shade.
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Chair
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Chandelier
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Sunflowers
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This is the 3rd time I've taken a panorama of Seattle at night.
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Mystery Flower. Mark found one of these growing in the wild along Alki Beach. He plucked it, and planted it next to the front door, where it took root. If you know what it is, please leave a comment
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Morning Glory. I hate Morning Glory. It's taking over my yard. The flowers are kind of pretty though.
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I've started playing around with Photoshop more. I see why every photographer has it. It allows you to do some pretty amazing things with ease. This photo for example is a composite of 5 photos. I took a very dark photo, then slightly lighter photo, then a lighter photo and so on. Photo shop then merged the 5 photos capturing the detail of each. So even though each of the 5 photos had spots that were too dark, or too light, the resulting photo has a great range.
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Coral
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Solstice Parade.
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Solstice Parade
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I wish I knew who the little girld was. The pics of her are soo cute.
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Solstice Parade
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Solstice Parade
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Solstice Parade
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Picking Bogart's Nose
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Freemont Solstice Parade
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The new lens gives me greater control over the depth of field, so I can focus on one object, and blur everything in the background. It takes some practice, but it's helping me control the "background is too busy" problem