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Photography The Official Nikon Discussion Thread Ver.23, National Geography edition
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copperwire93
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 Dec 15 2013, 10:03 PM
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Tried new spot, not a good place though. Too many rubbish, but I took some shots now that I was there anyway.  The day is ending by NurAzam, on Flickr  Pantai Tok Bali by NurAzam, on Flickr QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Dec 15 2013, 12:00 AM) Wah, love the 2nd shot! It really is one fat spider haha  Any shots of it showing the patterns on its abdomen? A bit curious as to what it is haha... Cause if I am not mistaken, this might be a nocturnal spider  I think I have one, later I check and post in flickr. This post has been edited by copperwire93: Dec 15 2013, 11:08 PM |
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copperwire93
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Dec 15 2013, 11:51 PM
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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Dec 15 2013, 11:40 PM) Awesome shot as always man! I wonder when only I can have the chance to see the sea again  QUOTE(Pro3363 @ Dec 15 2013, 11:47 PM) Nice  Long time didnt go to shoot landscape Thank you.  QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Dec 15 2013, 11:49 PM) Upside-down WooHoo shot for tonight  Flies mating by PF T.J., on Flickr Lens - Nikkor 105mm F2.8 VR + Extension tubes (36mm + 12mm) Aperture - F16 Shutter Speed - 1/250 secs ISO - 500 Flash fired at 1/32 lol "Woohoo". It's been a long time I haven't heard that thing since I abandoned the sims.  |
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copperwire93
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Dec 16 2013, 12:20 AM
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QUOTE(Koki @ Dec 16 2013, 12:15 AM) Here are some random shots for the my upcoming review  After so many shots though, I can't seem to get the "just right" clarity in the photo. Already tried to decrease aperture and ISO while using a tripod to get clarity, but somewhat still doesn't hit the spot...  Clarity as in most of the mobile in focus? If you're on tripod, then no need to adjust the ISO, just set it to the lowest possible. Be in Aperture Priority, and choose high value aperture (narrow) like f/16. Make the shutter in timer mode, focus then click the shutter away. Wait till the image perfectly processed before you touch your camera to prevent any camera shake which will result in image blur. |
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copperwire93
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Dec 16 2013, 12:45 AM
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QUOTE(Koki @ Dec 16 2013, 12:26 AM) Seems like my aperture isn't low enough then. Thanks for the tip! Also dear copperwire93, nice shots! EDIT: Btw, do you all use Photoshop's lens correct profiles that are built into it? Because the Tamron 17-50mm lens caused a lot of vignetting and curving on pictures like the product's box and my table, so I just used that lens correction to fix it. Thanks. Also, a tip. Because the mobile has a rather long distance between the forth and the back, your point of focus also play the part. Get the focus point in between and experiment other point as well, use live view for better placement. I always do the lens profile correction. Unless if you're in JPEG, I think the firmware built-in automatically fix it. |
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copperwire93
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Dec 17 2013, 02:40 PM
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QUOTE(coolkwc @ Dec 17 2013, 02:25 PM) Guys, any close up filter for my Nikkor 18-55mm VR kitlens? I remembered that PF T.J. mentioned before close up filter more worth than ET...  Anyway, last Sunday i went to the camera shop to ask about the scratched focusing screen. He told me the scratches are very fine, no need to waste money for replacement, and it won't affect the operation and quality of the camera. So i stay there and chat with the boss there. We tested out the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G ED lens, and also try reverse adapter for that lens. The macro effect is amazing (at least for me la ) due to its manual large aperture. The price not too expensive also, really tempting to get one.  End up i stay there for almost an hour and brought Nissin di622 mark ii back home.  Now practicing in-door shooting using M mode. It's raynox, a macro adapter but the cost is near to the electronic ET.  Products Shot by NurAzam, on Flickr I find reverse lens provides better magnification, but a horror for G lenses due to aperture control stuff. |
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copperwire93
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Dec 17 2013, 02:48 PM
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QUOTE(coolkwc @ Dec 17 2013, 02:42 PM) Sorry, another question. For my kitlens, 18-55mm, f1:3.5-5.6. The former spec is focal length, latter is max aperture size, which is variable depends on focal length. Aperture size larger = more light can come in. At FL 18mm, aperture size is 18/3.5 = 5.14 At FL 55mm, aperture size is 55/5.6 = 9.82 Is it means at max zoom, the light enter the lens to the sensor suppose is more than when FL = 18mm?? Not sure I understand that but, basically, at the widest focal length (FL) 18mm, your aperture can be at widest 3.5. But when you zoom in to 55mm, the widest aperture only can be achieved at f/5.6. Which means, that more light can enter to your sensor at FL18 f/3.5 compared to when you're at 55mm at f/5.6. A problem for some people who shoots in lowlight. Hence, that is why manufacturer now producing zoom lenses with fixed aperture at any focal length. |
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copperwire93
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Dec 17 2013, 06:59 PM
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QUOTE(gerald7 @ Dec 17 2013, 06:49 PM) Haha! That was a good laugh. |
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copperwire93
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Dec 17 2013, 09:03 PM
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Couple of photos of my cats.  Mother's watch by NurAzam, on Flickr  Good morning! by NurAzam, on Flickr |
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copperwire93
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Dec 18 2013, 08:43 PM
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Some of the landscape shots. Hoping to get Hoya ND400 next year, this cheap ND filter is getting unbearable, want to trade in my Tamron 10-24 with Sigma or Tokina 12-24 too.  Goodbye, Tuesday by NurAzam, on Flickr  A nice day for a stroll by NurAzam, on Flickr  Evening by the bay by NurAzam, on Flickr |
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copperwire93
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Dec 19 2013, 08:16 PM
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Today's photospam. Not very lucky these days for macro because of the wind  Yellow-black dragonfly by NurAzam, on Flickr |
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copperwire93
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Dec 19 2013, 11:25 PM
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QUOTE(Pro3363 @ Dec 19 2013, 08:18 PM) Pic taken months ago  Doggie by colinleezl, on Flickr Cute, looks like Baronic's doggie. Also, your ISO always makes me go wow, wow wow!  QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Dec 19 2013, 10:22 PM) Dayum, really beautiful yo, although not sure is real girls or not haha  Awesome shot of a Rhyothemis phyllis! Very upclose and sharp! I've yet to see one this particular species Looking forward to it~~ Cute doggie hehe Thanks man! Where are your spams?  |
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copperwire93
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Dec 20 2013, 10:10 PM
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QUOTE(QiAnG @ Dec 20 2013, 09:23 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «  Long Horn Beetle? by QiAnG92, on Flickr  Lynx Spider by QiAnG92, on Flickr  Woohooo by QiAnG92, on Flickr  Woohooo by QiAnG92, on Flickr Today's trophies, with a couple of bug porns You guys always found rare insects unlike me I always shoot in my mom's garden, perhaps that's why. If I go out, I always ended up looking for place for landscape This is not my favourite but I develop it anyway, because I rarely get action macro  Oxyopes birmanicus feeding by NurAzam, on Flickr  Uhh... can I help you? by NurAzam, on Flickr .... aaannd non-macro.  Ausubel posing for me! by NurAzam, on Flickr |
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copperwire93
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Dec 21 2013, 11:26 PM
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QUOTE(Koki @ Dec 21 2013, 10:14 PM) another addition for what has everyone stated: LR is such a memory hog software compared to PS.  |
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copperwire93
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Dec 22 2013, 07:56 PM
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QUOTE(QiAnG @ Dec 22 2013, 03:37 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
I'm starting to get complaints from my friends as my fb wall's full of insects, haha. Still lotsa space for improvement though.. hope can learn more from you guys  your macro shots are really nice! getting better and better  Some baby jumping spiders, happy winter solstice guys » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Shot with the raynox at infinity Well-composed man. Cute spiders too. QUOTE(mingyuyu @ Dec 22 2013, 05:23 PM) Joining the bugs lines What species is this? I heard people say it is very venomous? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «  IMG_6681 by tuna97, on Flickr Baby housefly? looks very pale in color and small in size.  IMG_6659 by tuna97, on Flickr Something i've never see before.  IMG_6665 by tuna97, on Flickr Shit bug?  IMG_6675 by tuna97, on Flickr I like the last one. Eerie and yuck! But it's unique otherwise. haha! The first one is quite common at my place. Got stung from it too. The venom only last for 3 minutes then you'll be okay... unless you got stung by the horde that would be another case. haha! |
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copperwire93
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Dec 23 2013, 10:40 AM
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QUOTE(piscesguy @ Dec 23 2013, 06:48 AM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « She's cute ya.. You bet! Look at her eyes |
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copperwire93
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Dec 23 2013, 12:51 PM
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No girl models, no cosplay. I only have my cats.  Vygotsky, stay, stay... by NurAzam, on Flickr  Cats and a Croc by NurAzam, on Flickr |
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copperwire93
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Dec 23 2013, 08:54 PM
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QUOTE(QiAnG @ Dec 23 2013, 07:51 PM) Something from today. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Nice, nice! I like damselfly shot the most with its rule of third composition. I jelly with your macro lens.  QUOTE(Pro3363 @ Dec 23 2013, 08:02 PM) Shot a few pics of the monkeys. Only this nailed it » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « The monkey looks sad yo! I'm not so lucky today, went for landscape but the beach is not nice. Went for macro, the bugs ran away because I approached them too close. Only this dragonfly willing to be my company. It's a series of shots. I post 3 first so as not to flood this page. Part 1/2. I'll wait for next page for part 2.   Golden wings by NurAzam, on Flickr  Golden wings by NurAzam, on Flickr  Golden wings by NurAzam, on Flickr |
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copperwire93
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Dec 24 2013, 02:26 PM
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QUOTE(jepertine90 @ Dec 24 2013, 01:26 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Whoa! Great editing! Want to see the final result. I think her lips need to be retouched too and there is a bit of shadows under her lips. Time to spam more macro on this page. Last part of yesterday's.  Golden wings by NurAzam, on Flickr  Golden wings by NurAzam, on Flickr  Golden wings by NurAzam, on Flickr |
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copperwire93
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Dec 24 2013, 06:37 PM
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QUOTE(jepertine90 @ Dec 24 2013, 05:45 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
I'm surprise how much can edit with Raw File just by playing with the colour and exposure.. End result didn't differ much from the one I post, just fix some shadow below the lips as you mentioned. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Nice, I didn't focus on the white dress until others mentioned about it tho. My eyes went straight to her face Can use brush tool man. Carefully painting the white areas of the dress and while still in brush tool, lower down highlight, or lowering a bit of exposure, add some contrast I think. Still can be recovered. QUOTE(mingyuyu @ Dec 24 2013, 04:05 PM) My turn for macro » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «  IMG_6839 by tuna97, on Flickr  IMG_6843 by tuna97, on Flickr  IMG_6853 by tuna97, on Flickr  IMG_6872 by tuna97, on Flickr Great work, man I don't even have a zoom lens for this. I like the moth's wings, if only can see the pattern clearer. Another National Geography edition  Love is in the air by NurAzam, on Flickr This post has been edited by copperwire93: Dec 24 2013, 06:40 PM |
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copperwire93
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Dec 24 2013, 10:21 PM
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QUOTE(f5calvin @ Dec 24 2013, 07:07 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Cute! Like the first pose, the second looks tad... awkward I guess. Kinda asking for boxing too. Non-bugs macro  The Elegance by NurAzam, on Flickr |
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