Mount Rainier Senic Railroad 22 June 2008

Nathan V · 06-23-2008, 08:02 AM

This is just a couple random ones of what I shot yesterday. Shot in raw, converted to JPG with CS3 and put online. Not edited at all.

MichelinMan · 06-23-2008, 08:38 AM

So in the top 3 images, what was the subject? Rainier? Out of everything in the photos, only 5-10% is in focus. That's normally not a bad thing in macros, but I think with the super long shots you were taking, it doesn't work as well.

Also, the "blurry" objects in the foreground don't do anything to assist the shot. They don't provide framing or size reference.

I'm not trying to come across super negative. To me it seems you could have framed the shot differently and had it turn out better. My newbie .02.

Killermondodude · 06-23-2008, 10:29 AM

I Like the out of focus daisies

the bottom three are my faves GOOD WORK YOUNG MAN hheheheh

Nathan V · 06-23-2008, 10:38 AM

I have a TON more but those are just a few random ones I picked out of the bunch.

Thanks, KMD.

MM: Yeah, I didn't want to switch to the longer lens and I wanted the bikes in the shot. I wish I had a way to get them in focus AND the mountain. Boo.

Killermondodude · 06-23-2008, 11:17 AM

PS and thats why i carry a tripod

With the tripod you could take a pic with the bike in focus then take another with the mountain then combine them either HDR or cut and paste

jezterr · 06-23-2008, 11:20 AM

also, closing your aperture will increase your dof. but that may require a tripod, since it'll decrease your shutterspeed.

MichelinMan · 06-23-2008, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jezterr

also, closing your aperture will increase your dof. but that may require a tripod, since it'll decrease your shutterspeed.

+1 hundred and eleventy-billion.

We had the tripod discussion earlier today.

Nathan V · 06-23-2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jezterr

also, closing your aperture will increase your dof. but that may require a tripod, since it'll decrease your shutterspeed.

Good to know. I'm still learning.

MotoPhotog · 06-24-2008, 07:37 AM

f/8 under Aperture Priority. Congrats on the new camera

WarriorDriver · 06-24-2008, 10:36 AM

why raw?

should edit some, sharpen, etc..

I have never ridden a train.

Nathan V · 06-24-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarriorDriver

why raw?

should edit some, sharpen, etc..

I have never ridden a train.

Because CS3 does a better job of making JPGs than the camera.

Nathan V · 06-24-2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotoPhotog

f/8 under Aperture Priority. Congrats on the new camera

Excellent. Will have to play with this.

06-23-2008, 08:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nathan V Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 26 From: Burien, WA My Camera: Nikon D40	Mount Rainier Senic Railroad 22 June 2008 This is just a couple random ones of what I shot yesterday. Shot in raw, converted to JPG with CS3 and put online. Not edited at all. __________________

06-23-2008, 10:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nathan V Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 26 From: Burien, WA My Camera: Nikon D40	I have a TON more but those are just a few random ones I picked out of the bunch. Thanks, KMD. MM: Yeah, I didn't want to switch to the longer lens and I wanted the bikes in the shot. I wish I had a way to get them in focus AND the mountain. Boo. __________________

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jezterr Moderator Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 485 From: a cesspit. My Camera: disposable	also, closing your aperture will increase your dof. but that may require a tripod, since it'll decrease your shutterspeed. __________________ photos.juniormonkey.com www.juniormonkey.com www.photoblog.com/jezterr

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MotoPhotog Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 175 From: Federal Way, WA My Camera: D300 & D200	f/8 under Aperture Priority. Congrats on the new camera __________________ http://darrenbeattyphotography.com

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06-23-2008, 08:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
MichelinMan Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 198 From: Under a roof My Camera: Canon S5 and XTi	So in the top 3 images, what was the subject? Rainier? Out of everything in the photos, only 5-10% is in focus. That's normally not a bad thing in macros, but I think with the super long shots you were taking, it doesn't work as well. Also, the "blurry" objects in the foreground don't do anything to assist the shot. They don't provide framing or size reference. I'm not trying to come across super negative. To me it seems you could have framed the shot differently and had it turn out better. My newbie .02.

06-23-2008, 10:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Killermondodude Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 289 Blog Entries: 1 From: Camano Island My Camera: Canon 20d	I Like the out of focus daisies the bottom three are my faves GOOD WORK YOUNG MAN hheheheh

06-23-2008, 11:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Killermondodude Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 289 Blog Entries: 1 From: Camano Island My Camera: Canon 20d	PS and thats why i carry a tripod With the tripod you could take a pic with the bike in focus then take another with the mountain then combine them either HDR or cut and paste

06-24-2008, 10:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
WarriorDriver Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 41 From: Lynden My Camera: Canon 30D	why raw? should edit some, sharpen, etc.. I have never ridden a train.