[Pic] Tonight's sunet...

Suredeath said:

First of all, as always: Mahesh, great picture. And yes, you know
it, we all know it and many admire your skills...

But, to the point:
It is becoming somewhat of a bore, seeing the same line of messages
from all the same people again and again...

I thought sites like pbase are intended for showing off our work,
and the ranting and raving that goes along with it. Feathers in the
hat or up the butt and all that. Fine. But do we have to be
pseudo-modest twice each day sending our latest shots in and wait
for the obligatory compliments on a forum site ?

I am sorry to say this, but I am starting to wish I had a filter
option on dpreview forums. I really can't see what these constant
picture posts contribute to the forum, unless a picture is shown to
demonstrate a specific feature or fault in the camera or when it is
so exclusive the world can't go without having seen it...

Please let's stick to exchanging experiences, tell about the
problems we face using the Fuji digital SLR's and asking questions
we need the answers to.

Just my opinion.

Mahesh Thapa said:

Hi everyone,

Ok, I promise that this is my last post for today But I just
had to share this unbelievable sunset with all of you. This was
taken tonight from Carkeek Park in Northwest Seattle.

S2 with 20 mm 2.8 Nikkor lens. Hand-held. 1/125 sec. F8. ISO
200. Shot in RAW then to 16 bit tiff then to 8 bit tiff then to
JPEG and then resized for the web. On this particular shot, I
made 2 conversions from the RAW file, one exposed for the sky and
the second exposed for the water and then combined the two images.
This works particularly well for sunset shots where the forground
can get lost due to the high shutter speed necessary to properly
expose the setting sun. But here comes RAW to the rescue. The
thing to remember is that your original shot should be taken in
such a way as to preserve the proper exposure of the sun (so your
highlights don't get blown out) and then bring out the shadow
detail by making a second conversion from the orginal RAW file with
some positive exposure compensation (1 to 2 stops, depending on the
situation). On this shot, I also adjusted the color curves and the
levels to get proper contrast and color balance. I think I may
even print this one out and hang it. What do you guys think?

Mahesh



--


A picture is worth a thousand words...but a great picture is
indescribable.

--Mahesh Thapa

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Nikkor AF 35-80/1:4.5-5.6,
Nikkor 75-300/1:4.5-5.6,
Tamron SP AF90mm/1:2.8D MACRO
Sigma AF18-35/1:3.4-4.5D Asf
Sigma Ef430ST Flash

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Suredeath said:

First of all, as always: Mahesh, great picture. And yes, you know
it, we all know it and many admire your skills...

But, to the point:
It is becoming somewhat of a bore, seeing the same line of messages
from all the same people again and again...

I thought sites like pbase are intended for showing off our work,
and the ranting and raving that goes along with it. Feathers in the
hat or up the butt and all that. Fine. But do we have to be
pseudo-modest twice each day sending our latest shots in and wait
for the obligatory compliments on a forum site ?

I am sorry to say this, but I am starting to wish I had a filter
option on dpreview forums. I really can't see what these constant
picture posts contribute to the forum, unless a picture is shown to
demonstrate a specific feature or fault in the camera or when it is
so exclusive the world can't go without having seen it...

Please let's stick to exchanging experiences, tell about the
problems we face using the Fuji digital SLR's and asking questions
we need the answers to.

Just my opinion.

Mahesh Thapa said:

Hi everyone,

Ok, I promise that this is my last post for today But I just
had to share this unbelievable sunset with all of you. This was
taken tonight from Carkeek Park in Northwest Seattle.

S2 with 20 mm 2.8 Nikkor lens. Hand-held. 1/125 sec. F8. ISO
200. Shot in RAW then to 16 bit tiff then to 8 bit tiff then to
JPEG and then resized for the web. On this particular shot, I
made 2 conversions from the RAW file, one exposed for the sky and
the second exposed for the water and then combined the two images.
This works particularly well for sunset shots where the forground
can get lost due to the high shutter speed necessary to properly
expose the setting sun. But here comes RAW to the rescue. The
thing to remember is that your original shot should be taken in
such a way as to preserve the proper exposure of the sun (so your
highlights don't get blown out) and then bring out the shadow
detail by making a second conversion from the orginal RAW file with
some positive exposure compensation (1 to 2 stops, depending on the
situation). On this shot, I also adjusted the color curves and the
levels to get proper contrast and color balance. I think I may
even print this one out and hang it. What do you guys think?

Mahesh



--


A picture is worth a thousand words...but a great picture is
indescribable.

--Mahesh Thapa

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--
http://www.pbase.com/suredeath
Olympus CL1400 & FinePix S2Pro,
Nikkor AF 35-80/1:4.5-5.6,
Nikkor 75-300/1:4.5-5.6,
Tamron SP AF90mm/1:2.8D MACRO
Sigma AF18-35/1:3.4-4.5D Asf
Sigma Ef430ST Flash

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teski said:

I personally like seeing Mahesh's and other people's pics on here.
I like coming to one place to discuss the cameras, lenses, issues,
workarounds, and yes...the most important thing...the final result!

Mahesh and others not only take the time to post their pics, but
often times, they tell us how they did it...JPEG, RAW, workflow,
etc. I think that is just as helpful (even moreso for me) than
someone coming in here and repeatedly talking about their track
noise issue that I personally have never seen in over 3,000 pics.
Workflow and such are things that you don't get on pbase.

Stepping off my soapbox now.

Teski

Suredeath said:

First of all, as always: Mahesh, great picture. And yes, you know
it, we all know it and many admire your skills...

But, to the point:
It is becoming somewhat of a bore, seeing the same line of messages
from all the same people again and again...

I thought sites like pbase are intended for showing off our work,
and the ranting and raving that goes along with it. Feathers in the
hat or up the butt and all that. Fine. But do we have to be
pseudo-modest twice each day sending our latest shots in and wait
for the obligatory compliments on a forum site ?

I am sorry to say this, but I am starting to wish I had a filter
option on dpreview forums. I really can't see what these constant
picture posts contribute to the forum, unless a picture is shown to
demonstrate a specific feature or fault in the camera or when it is
so exclusive the world can't go without having seen it...

Please let's stick to exchanging experiences, tell about the
problems we face using the Fuji digital SLR's and asking questions
we need the answers to.

Just my opinion.

Mahesh Thapa said:

Hi everyone,

Ok, I promise that this is my last post for today But I just
had to share this unbelievable sunset with all of you. This was
taken tonight from Carkeek Park in Northwest Seattle.

S2 with 20 mm 2.8 Nikkor lens. Hand-held. 1/125 sec. F8. ISO
200. Shot in RAW then to 16 bit tiff then to 8 bit tiff then to
JPEG and then resized for the web. On this particular shot, I
made 2 conversions from the RAW file, one exposed for the sky and
the second exposed for the water and then combined the two images.
This works particularly well for sunset shots where the forground
can get lost due to the high shutter speed necessary to properly
expose the setting sun. But here comes RAW to the rescue. The
thing to remember is that your original shot should be taken in
such a way as to preserve the proper exposure of the sun (so your
highlights don't get blown out) and then bring out the shadow
detail by making a second conversion from the orginal RAW file with
some positive exposure compensation (1 to 2 stops, depending on the
situation). On this shot, I also adjusted the color curves and the
levels to get proper contrast and color balance. I think I may
even print this one out and hang it. What do you guys think?

Mahesh



--


A picture is worth a thousand words...but a great picture is
indescribable.

--Mahesh Thapa

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--
http://www.pbase.com/suredeath
Olympus CL1400 & FinePix S2Pro,
Nikkor AF 35-80/1:4.5-5.6,
Nikkor 75-300/1:4.5-5.6,
Tamron SP AF90mm/1:2.8D MACRO
Sigma AF18-35/1:3.4-4.5D Asf
Sigma Ef430ST Flash

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Mahesh Thapa said:

--


A picture is worth a thousand words...but a great picture is
indescribable.

--Mahesh Thapa

Click to expand...

Mahesh Thapa said:

Hi everyone,

Ok, I promise that this is my last post for today But I just
had to share this unbelievable sunset with all of you. This was
taken tonight from Carkeek Park in Northwest Seattle.

S2 with 20 mm 2.8 Nikkor lens. Hand-held. 1/125 sec. F8. ISO
200. Shot in RAW then to 16 bit tiff then to 8 bit tiff then to
JPEG and then resized for the web. On this particular shot, I
made 2 conversions from the RAW file, one exposed for the sky and
the second exposed for the water and then combined the two images.
This works particularly well for sunset shots where the forground
can get lost due to the high shutter speed necessary to properly
expose the setting sun. But here comes RAW to the rescue. The
thing to remember is that your original shot should be taken in
such a way as to preserve the proper exposure of the sun (so your
highlights don't get blown out) and then bring out the shadow
detail by making a second conversion from the orginal RAW file with
some positive exposure compensation (1 to 2 stops, depending on the
situation). On this shot, I also adjusted the color curves and the
levels to get proper contrast and color balance. I think I may
even print this one out and hang it. What do you guys think?

Mahesh



--


A picture is worth a thousand words...but a great picture is
indescribable.

--Mahesh Thapa

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The' Tran said:

Now, I know why you did not respond to my email )

Emails you can put off, but sunset like this does not happen everyday.
Eventhough 'some people' think it's only 'skin beauti', it worth
the good ink for me.

Print it!
The'

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robert clark said:

It's the uniqueness of this shot that makes it what it is, rather
than just another sunset shot. Sunsets are a dime a dozen, but not
many to measure up to this one. If I were you, I would certainly
frame it!!!

Robert Clark

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teski said:

I personally like seeing Mahesh's and other people's pics on here.
I like coming to one place to discuss the cameras, lenses, issues,
workarounds, and yes...the most important thing...the final result!

Mahesh and others not only take the time to post their pics, but
often times, they tell us how they did it...JPEG, RAW, workflow,
etc. I think that is just as helpful (even moreso for me) than
someone coming in here and repeatedly talking about their track
noise issue that I personally have never seen in over 3,000 pics.
Workflow and such are things that you don't get on pbase.

Stepping off my soapbox now.

Teski

Suredeath said:

First of all, as always: Mahesh, great picture. And yes, you know
it, we all know it and many admire your skills...

But, to the point:
It is becoming somewhat of a bore, seeing the same line of messages
from all the same people again and again...

I thought sites like pbase are intended for showing off our work,
and the ranting and raving that goes along with it. Feathers in the
hat or up the butt and all that. Fine. But do we have to be
pseudo-modest twice each day sending our latest shots in and wait
for the obligatory compliments on a forum site ?

I am sorry to say this, but I am starting to wish I had a filter
option on dpreview forums. I really can't see what these constant
picture posts contribute to the forum, unless a picture is shown to
demonstrate a specific feature or fault in the camera or when it is
so exclusive the world can't go without having seen it...

Please let's stick to exchanging experiences, tell about the
problems we face using the Fuji digital SLR's and asking questions
we need the answers to.

Just my opinion.

Mahesh Thapa said:

Hi everyone,

Ok, I promise that this is my last post for today But I just
had to share this unbelievable sunset with all of you. This was
taken tonight from Carkeek Park in Northwest Seattle.

S2 with 20 mm 2.8 Nikkor lens. Hand-held. 1/125 sec. F8. ISO
200. Shot in RAW then to 16 bit tiff then to 8 bit tiff then to
JPEG and then resized for the web. On this particular shot, I
made 2 conversions from the RAW file, one exposed for the sky and
the second exposed for the water and then combined the two images.
This works particularly well for sunset shots where the forground
can get lost due to the high shutter speed necessary to properly
expose the setting sun. But here comes RAW to the rescue. The
thing to remember is that your original shot should be taken in
such a way as to preserve the proper exposure of the sun (so your
highlights don't get blown out) and then bring out the shadow
detail by making a second conversion from the orginal RAW file with
some positive exposure compensation (1 to 2 stops, depending on the
situation). On this shot, I also adjusted the color curves and the
levels to get proper contrast and color balance. I think I may
even print this one out and hang it. What do you guys think?

Mahesh



--


A picture is worth a thousand words...but a great picture is
indescribable.

--Mahesh Thapa

Click to expand...

--
http://www.pbase.com/suredeath
Olympus CL1400 & FinePix S2Pro,
Nikkor AF 35-80/1:4.5-5.6,
Nikkor 75-300/1:4.5-5.6,
Tamron SP AF90mm/1:2.8D MACRO
Sigma AF18-35/1:3.4-4.5D Asf
Sigma Ef430ST Flash

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The' Tran said:

Suredeath,

There's always a 'but'...
As for filter, you may want to look at the title. Most of the
posts containing pictures have [pic] or [photo] in the title. So,
if you're tired of looking at photos, just avoid looking at those
posts.

Regards,
The'

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Dioni Morena said:

We have to meet again for shooting and you will be teaching
lighting tips and tricks to me all day .

Great shot as always, Mahesh. Very nice color and impressive
lightening.

Best,
Dioni
Dioni Morena

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Paulo Abreu said:

Hi Mahesh, that´s a great pic ! Thanks for posting workflow - that
is a great help for S2 users to get the most of their cams and to
improve their photographic skills.
Taking raw has its advantages on post-processing - I was really
impressed with how much detail I could get from shadows areas with
exposure compensation, on Raw converter EX.
BTW, I believe you could take a good pic with a show box with a
hole
Regards,

--
Paulo Abreu
FujiFilm S2Pro - Nikkor AF 18-35 F3.5-4.5 ED
http://www.pbase.com/psergio

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Mahesh Thapa said:

Hi everyone,

Ok, I promise that this is my last post for today But I just
had to share this unbelievable sunset with all of you. This was
taken tonight from Carkeek Park in Northwest Seattle.

S2 with 20 mm 2.8 Nikkor lens. Hand-held. 1/125 sec. F8. ISO
200. Shot in RAW then to 16 bit tiff then to 8 bit tiff then to
JPEG and then resized for the web. On this particular shot, I
made 2 conversions from the RAW file, one exposed for the sky and
the second exposed for the water and then combined the two images.
This works particularly well for sunset shots where the forground
can get lost due to the high shutter speed necessary to properly
expose the setting sun. But here comes RAW to the rescue. The
thing to remember is that your original shot should be taken in
such a way as to preserve the proper exposure of the sun (so your
highlights don't get blown out) and then bring out the shadow
detail by making a second conversion from the orginal RAW file with
some positive exposure compensation (1 to 2 stops, depending on the
situation). On this shot, I also adjusted the color curves and the
levels to get proper contrast and color balance. I think I may
even print this one out and hang it. What do you guys think?

Mahesh



--


A picture is worth a thousand words...but a great picture is
indescribable.

--Mahesh Thapa

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CrystalClear said:

Hello Mahesh.

Nice peaceful shot.
Good technique combining the Raw shots. Are you convinced it's
better than bracketing and blending the shots in PS?

Between viewing your shot on a Macintosh (1.8 gamma) and a PC (2.2
gamma) monior..., which looks closest to how you saw the Sunset?
Also, are you editing on a Mac or PC ?

Thanks for sharing with us all.

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Mark Abraham said:

Gorgeous!

Hang it! I just got my S2 Pro and am playing with it. What a
fabulous camera! I already preinted a 13x19 off my HP1220 with one
of the images as a test. It cam out very nice. Lots of potential!

Mark

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