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Forum: Digital Camera World 31-10-11, 11:12 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 9,419
Posted By Drew Smith
If I had a picture of somebody flogging a dead...

If I had a picture of somebody flogging a dead horse I'd post it here!
Forum: Photo critique 14-09-11, 08:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,272
Posted By Drew Smith
All things being equal it's better to shoot in...

All things being equal it's better to shoot in colour then convert to B&W as there is a greater tonal range to work with.
Forum: Photo critique 10-09-11, 05:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,272
Posted By Drew Smith
Chris - what (software) did you use to edit out...

Chris - what (software) did you use to edit out the twig?
Forum: Photo critique 07-09-11, 06:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,272
Posted By Drew Smith
Chris - is there any post processing on this...

Chris - is there any post processing on this shot?

Only on the bottom right 'hood' of the fungi part of a twig has been edited out??
Forum: Digital Camera World competitions, meet-ups and events 08-08-11, 04:07 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 4,023
Posted By Drew Smith
Elements 9

Eeee gads - i do keep telling you that Elements 9 is a very small sum to pay for software that will really boost your pics:
...
Forum: Photo critique 23-07-11, 06:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 507
Posted By Drew Smith
It's just one of those pictures. We all take...

It's just one of those pictures. We all take them. :)

We see 'something' and take a picture of it hoping it will somehow look better when we get it on the computer. I think your own assessment is...
Forum: Photo critique 23-07-11, 06:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 421
Posted By Drew Smith
You've got blown out whites and blocked out black...

You've got blown out whites and blocked out black with very little in the way of midtone detail. The B&W conversion as stated previously is not the best - look in to better B&W conversions in...
Forum: Photo critique 13-07-11, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 278
Posted By Drew Smith
Well, I quickly (2 mins) cloned out the green...

Well, I quickly (2 mins) cloned out the green distractions at the bottom of the image and then cropped it. I added some Burn and then did an unbalanced vignette. of course unless you know some post...
Forum: Photo critique 11-07-11, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 285
Posted By Drew Smith
Best manual you're ever going to get for your...

Best manual you're ever going to get for your camera! :D

And of course, don't we all know people that haven't. :rolleyes:
Forum: Photo critique 07-07-11, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 285
Posted By Drew Smith
Hello Shaun If you have only just started...

Hello Shaun

If you have only just started photography then it is difficult to know what your knowledge base is. If you literally no nothing then terms like 'Blown out' and 'Photoshop' may not mean...
Forum: Digital Camera World competitions, meet-ups and events 17-06-11, 07:08 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 5,697
Posted By Drew Smith
Can I refer you to the thread you started about...

Can I refer you to the thread you started about hiring a long lens for wild life shots of puffins etc, in which I and others took the time to write lengthy explainations on how to, amongst other...
Forum: General digital darkroom technique 13-06-11, 12:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,375
Posted By Drew Smith
LOL - it means you need more RAM. All new...

LOL - it means you need more RAM.

All new DSLRs now come with a 'PC Health Warning'.
Forum: Digital Camera World competitions, meet-ups and events 09-06-11, 07:41 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 5,697
Posted By Drew Smith
LOL! Best laugh I've had today. :D

LOL! Best laugh I've had today. :D
Forum: Sports and action photography 07-06-11, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 853
Posted By Drew Smith
Shot 2 is outstanding, almost a video it's so...

Shot 2 is outstanding, almost a video it's so full of motion! :)

Well done.
Forum: Photo critique 07-06-11, 07:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 230
Posted By Drew Smith
Jimmy - the sunlight overpowers the poppy. It's...

Jimmy - the sunlight overpowers the poppy. It's become the focal point. I want to see the poppy first and foremost. The other silouhetted flora are just a distraction.

Suggest closer crop on...
Forum: General photography discussion 07-06-11, 07:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,454
Posted By Drew Smith
It's not technical stuff, Chris - it's the stuff...

It's not technical stuff, Chris - it's the stuff you need to get your head round to move your photography to the next level. You can't just hire a lens and expect it to take great pictures for you,...
Forum: General photography discussion 06-06-11, 09:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,454
Posted By Drew Smith
Chris - think about the light! Photography...

Chris - think about the light!

Photography is all about light. You adjust shutter speed, aperture and ISO not just to get certain effects, but to get the correct amount of light hitting the sensor...
Forum: Photo critique 03-06-11, 04:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 936
Posted By Drew Smith
Okay, on the basis that you really mean this;...

Okay, on the basis that you really mean this; here goes. And please bear in mind that this is just my opinion Chris, as the tried and tested disclaimer goes:

The good bits:

For your first...
Forum: Digital Camera World competitions, meet-ups and events 01-06-11, 01:08 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 4,470
Posted By Drew Smith
There you go. Why not make Denise's post a W/E...

There you go. Why not make Denise's post a W/E Comp sticky! :) So next time anybody starts disecting the brief or wanting clarification on just what is meant by basic post processing, or being...
Forum: Beginner photography questions 17-05-11, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 493
Posted By Drew Smith
Get a flash and experiment with it. :) You don't...

Get a flash and experiment with it. :) You don't need a 'person' to sit as a subject either, just use something appropriate.

Try direct flash, bounce flash off the wall, ceiling etc and see what...
Forum: General photography technique 13-05-11, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 775
Posted By Drew Smith
Flash: Nissin D1622 - cheap (100 quid), well made...

Flash: Nissin D1622 - cheap (100 quid), well made and does the job.

Lenses: if you don't want to hire or buy then you can shoot the whole thing with your 50mm 1.8. But remember that your feet are...
Forum: Photo critique 13-05-11, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 524
Posted By Drew Smith
Terminology sometimes gets in the way too. : ) ...

Terminology sometimes gets in the way too. : )

If you really intended this to be a 'portrait' then you need to think more about the shot you are taking.

This comes over more as a 'snap shot'...
Forum: Photo critique 12-05-11, 08:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 843
Posted By Drew Smith
Hi Ian I'm a member of this site: ...

Hi Ian

I'm a member of this site:

www.phototraining4U.com

As are some of the other regulars on here. Despite the really corny name it really is an excellent, down-to-earth site that has...
Forum: Photo critique 10-05-11, 06:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 843
Posted By Drew Smith
Lighting a subject is a bit like playing golf or...

Lighting a subject is a bit like playing golf or squash - you don't really get much better if you only do it once in a while, the trick is to be finding opportunities to get your kit out every week. ...
Forum: Photo critique 06-05-11, 08:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 843
Posted By Drew Smith
Well done Ian. Sounds like you really enjoyed it....

Well done Ian. Sounds like you really enjoyed it.

One thing I'd stay away from at first is over processing any of the pics or applying 'effects' in post until you've really understood the lighting...
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