<![CDATA[AusPhotography:: Australia's Premier Photography Forum::]]> http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/ en Thu, 17 May 2012 12:45:05 GMT vBulletin 30 http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/images/BP-Grey/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[AusPhotography:: Australia's Premier Photography Forum::]]> http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/ Underbelly - Surfers Paradise http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104711-Underbelly-Surfers-Paradise&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 12:41:16 GMT
It's hard to believe that when you look over this stunning view Surfers Paradise.. You forget that this region is said to be the crime capital of Australia. Bikie Gangs violence, extortion, homicide, armed robberies and major drug operations are a weekly occurrence in the central hub of the Gold Coast. It's no wonder that the tourism industry is struggling to bring holiday goers, families and couples when the large amount of violence and illegal activity is quite the norm on the Gold Coast within Surfers Paradise.Canon 5dmk2
17-40L
CPL
4 bracketed shots to achieve optimal dynamic range.P.S Please excuse the slight lean in the two tall buildings as this is my first ever time shooting at this angle and also my first time shooting a cityscape.... I will be trying my hardest to improve the faults you see in this image for next time.Comments, Feedback and General chit chat is ALWAYS welcome! Have an awesome day!


Underbelly - Surfers Paradise by James.McGregor, on Flickr

My first ever exposure blending test in my backyard on the 15th Fairway of Hope Island Golf Course


First Exposure Blend Test- My Backyard by James.McGregor, on Flickr

Surfers Paradise Beach - Black and White Treatment


Simplistic Rush by James.McGregor, on Flickr ]]> ::Land and Sea Scapes JAM13 http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104711-Underbelly-Surfers-Paradise Kookaburra blue http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104710-Kookaburra-blue&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 12:28:24 GMT Mongo is surprised as to how many different types of Kookas there are - so many to sample :D This one was particularly pretty so Mongo... Mongo is surprised as to how many different types of Kookas there are - so many to sample :D

This one was particularly pretty so Mongo photographed him instead - hope you like him too

Photographed in a very dark place with only some sun striking the subject through the bushes
D800, ISO1250, 1/2000th ( @ - 2.3EV), manual Nikkor 300 f2.8 @f5.6., resting on walking stick

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]]> ::Birds mongo http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104710-Kookaburra-blue <![CDATA[I've been absent]]> http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104709-I-ve-been-absent&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 11:45:29 GMT We made the big move from NSW to WA but now back and on the photography trek!:efelant: We made the big move from NSW to WA but now back and on the photography trek!:efelant: ]]> :Introductions Gabi0412 http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104709-I-ve-been-absent K-5 So Far.. http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104708-K-5-So-Far&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 11:38:16 GMT After almost 12 mths, of owning the k5, I'd rate it 6/10
+ too come.... ]]> ::Pentax motox http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104708-K-5-So-Far Raw? JPEG? http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104707-Raw-JPEG&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 11:13:22 GMT Hi, I am a total novice with a Canon 550D and an interest in macro.
I have never used any software to adjust my photos, (because I don't know how) and I have always used jpeg. I would appreciate any responses / help /advice re using raw. I have only heard of it never used it or even tried to - advantages? disadvantages? Or should I stick to jpeg and the software that came with the camera, whilst I am still learning manual settings and before I purchase Photoshop or similar to use with my Macbook computer?
Hope that is not too many questions, it is just what I am currently wondering.

thanks :) ]]> :New To Photography hopefull http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104707-Raw-JPEG Chelsea Beach http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104706-Chelsea-Beach&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 10:44:38 GMT Went down to the beach yesterday afternoon with intent to try HDR for the first time, Got my various exposures and got home and followed in the same... Went down to the beach yesterday afternoon with intent to try HDR for the first time, Got my various exposures and got home and followed in the same steps I'd seen in the seemingly easy tutorial. The post processing turned out much harder than I first imagined and really wasn't able to get much I was happy with. In the end from 10 exposures I used two and blended them using the gradient tool. So I guess it's still some what of a "HDR" image but far from what I'd imagine would be the final result.


HDR2 by J Cyza, on Flickr

CC greatly appreciated as it is the first time attempting this kind of image, and help for dealing with moving clouds between exposures, the "ghosting" tool in HDR PRO within Photoshop CS5 did little to nothing to help me. Also would you suggest I obtain a a dedicated HDR program such as photomatix or stick with Photoshop which I'm some what comfortable with whilst I still grasp the basics ]]> ::Land and Sea Scapes Cyza http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104706-Chelsea-Beach Cathedral Rock http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104705-Cathedral-Rock&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 10:08:56 GMT I haven't been doing a lot of photography lately but this unexpected sunrise came along last weekend. The pre-dawn was looking poor and then some light cloud started to form...


Cathedral Rock jn by peterb666, on Flickr

The spot is Cathedral Rock, about 90 km south of Sydney. ]]> ::Land and Sea Scapes peterb666 http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104705-Cathedral-Rock canon 8-15mm fisheye http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104704-canon-8-15mm-fisheye&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 09:48:29 GMT hello everyone! i would like to ask for feedback from anybody who own this lens on full frame camera? thanks in advance hello everyone! i would like to ask for feedback from anybody who own this lens on full frame camera? thanks in advance ]]> ::Canon aalex http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104704-canon-8-15mm-fisheye Photos - black and white or sepia? http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104703-Photos-black-and-white-or-sepia&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 09:40:31 GMT Would the correct way to assess if an image is 'true' black and white, to convert it to greyscale? I have posted these images onto the forum (below) and some members have said they are a sepia tint. To the best of my knowledge these are monotone with no tint, and running them through a greyscale conversion confirms this.







]]> :f/stop wideangle http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104703-Photos-black-and-white-or-sepia Lake Matheson car pack http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104702-Lake-Matheson-car-pack&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 09:38:12 GMT After coming back from Lake Matheson, there was the slightest bit of gold left in the sky. Here's what I saw.




Exposure: 30
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 45 mm
ISO Speed : 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV ]]> ::Land and Sea Scapes arnica http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104702-Lake-Matheson-car-pack <![CDATA[View from Roy's Peak]]> http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104701-View-from-Roy-s-Peak&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 09:21:28 GMT This hike from near Wanaka is a pretty gruelling one , especially the last section up a narrow steep ridgeline. Just as well the weather was good... This hike from near Wanaka is a pretty gruelling one , especially the last section up a narrow steep ridgeline. Just as well the weather was good when I did it!
The views were simply incredible because of the steep topography though. Even though the weather was almost too perfect, being up there seeing the transition of colours all round at sunset was incredible!
As a result, exposures were difficult to keep constant which I would usually do for a pano.
Mt Aspiring is on the left, Wanaka on the right - the walk starts from right down the bottom 1200m below

]]> :PANORAMIC dtoh http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104701-View-from-Roy-s-Peak Back http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104700-Back&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 08:28:59 GMT I'm back. Been a bit tied up at work... Still taking photos and hope to post some tomorrow. Got to make more time available for photography. ]]> :Introductions Matwil http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104700-Back Maroochy River Jetties http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104699-Maroochy-River-Jetties&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 08:27:52 GMT There's a few jetties on the Maroochy River. I went down earlier this week and got some photos. The pano's are cropped not stitched, and all frames taken with the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8.

I've used a few techniques here to get the exposures. I guess it was a bit of an experiment/exercise to try and keep the results looking more or less consistent over multiple techniques.

Feel free to point out issues with these images. How have I gone for consistency? Do any of them scream that they were processed a certain way? I've tried to keep them as natural as possible.

More on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dieselp...7629766636814/
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May 14 002 by dieselpower83, on Flickr

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May 14 007 by dieselpower83, on Flickr

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May 14 006 by dieselpower83, on Flickr ]]> ::Land and Sea Scapes dieselpower http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104699-Maroochy-River-Jetties Trev the weary Bullmastiff http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104698-Trev-the-weary-Bullmastiff&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 08:13:27 GMT Our neighbours were dogsitting Trevor and he's a bit weary after their much younger bullmastiff demanded playtime...

[IMG][/IMG] ]]> ::Pets/Domestic/Zoo Dittography http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104698-Trev-the-weary-Bullmastiff Aquaseen interview http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104697-Aquaseen-interview&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 08:10:11 GMT Hey guys, A few weeks back I was interviewed by a local website about my underwater and above water photography. Take a look here ... Hey guys,

A few weeks back I was interviewed by a local website about my underwater and above water photography.

Take a look here
http://www.thebestof.com.au/local/so...icle005416.htm

If you have time watch the videos as they are pretty cool.

Cheers, Matt Shepherd
http://aquaseen.com/
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