New G3 - day 2 and lovin' it!

AaroNZ · Mar 3, 2003

Hi all,

would you mind having a look at this photo please?

http://www1.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=767550

This is the second time i have taken it (G3) out (actually stopped on the way home from work) and I'd love any feedback on how I'm going.

What can I do to make this look better - I really want to get to know both camera and Photoshop.

Thanks for your help.
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AaroNZ

G3 - The W A I T is over... it's here! ) _ _ _

iBecks2000 · Mar 3, 2003

AaroNZ said:
Hi all,

would you mind having a look at this photo please?

http://www1.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=767550

...

AaroNZ said:
What can I do to make this look better - I really want to get to
know both camera and Photoshop.

Two things strike me immediately:

1: Rotate it. (In Photoshop, Image> Rotate Canvas> 90 C)

2. Get rid of the pipe from the left hand side (use Photoshop's cloning tool)

I'm also on day 2 with my G3, but due to time/weather/work I haven't been able to get out and shoot much. Maybe at lunchtime...!

Becks
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http://homepage.mac.com/becksibook/PhotoAlbum10.html

AaroNZ · Mar 3, 2003

Hey thanks for your comments. I appreciate other peoples eyes - it gives variety...funnily enough, the two things you don't like so much are my two favourite aspects.

Isn't work a drag when it eats into time to play with the new toy! ;o) I was busting to go home so I could stop and shoot some 1's and 0's. Would love to know how you get on.

thanks

iBecks2000 said:
AaroNZ said:

Hi all,

would you mind having a look at this photo please?

http://www1.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=767550

Click to expand...

...

iBecks2000 said:

What can I do to make this look better - I really want to get to
know both camera and Photoshop.

Click to expand...

Two things strike me immediately:

1: Rotate it. (In Photoshop, Image> Rotate Canvas> 90 C)

2. Get rid of the pipe from the left hand side (use Photoshop's
cloning tool)

I'm also on day 2 with my G3, but due to time/weather/work I
haven't been able to get out and shoot much. Maybe at lunchtime...!

Becks
--
http://homepage.mac.com/becksibook/PhotoAlbum10.html

--
AaroNZ

G3 - The W A I T is over... it's here! ) _ _ _

Marko A.I. · Mar 3, 2003

Nice one, especially if you're just learning to use the G3. You've been able capture quite large DOF in this surreal picture.

Just take A LOT of pictures. I think the best way to learn is to analyse your pictures and learn from the mistakes made in exposure, composition, focus etc. Sometimes a scenery not so special may turn out to be something more in the picture. And I've learned this - always spend some time to look for the best spot and angle to take the picture. Even small changes can make a difference. This is one of the greatest challenges.

Using photoshop is something you just don't learn by having a course. It's just practise, practise and more practise. In the beginning it's easy to ruin the picture by over manipulating it. You just get blind to the changes you've made. Next day the same image may look everything but natural to you. The eye for correct color balance, white balance, levels, saturation, sharpness etc. will eventually train to the level that you'll immediately see what changes are required to be made. I think I myself am getting better (after handling a couple of thousand pictures in photoshop) but there's still a lot to learn...

Yours,

Marko
---
Check my Canon G3 Gallery at: http://photogallery.jwdx.com
---

AaroNZ said:
Hi all,

would you mind having a look at this photo please?

http://www1.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=767550

This is the second time i have taken it (G3) out (actually stopped
on the way home from work) and I'd love any feedback on how I'm
going.

What can I do to make this look better - I really want to get to
know both camera and Photoshop.

Thanks for your help.
--
AaroNZ

G3 - The W A I T is over... it's here! ) _ _ _

Greg B G3 · Mar 3, 2003

Hi Aaron

I am right with you, today is day 7 of the G3 for me. It is a fantastic camera. I just ordered the adapter today so that I can put filters on that sucker and maybe the wide angle ... we'll see.

I like your shot, it is crisp, good colour. I agree with Becks about rotation 90 clockwise, I just find it a bit hard to look at this way.

I shot off about 70 frames yesterday, including a very rough go at the photo stitch, handheld, could hardly see the LCD because of glare. Cranked up the Photostitch software when I got home and the reults were amazing. Can't wait to have a go with some shots taken using the tripod and a bit of care.

This is one sensational camera. I'm on photoSIG too, check out my stuff if you feel inclined, the only one from the G3 so far is "Ben"

http://www2.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=764620

Looking forward to seeing what you do.....

Greg

AaroNZ said:
Hi all,

would you mind having a look at this photo please?

http://www1.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=767550

This is the second time i have taken it (G3) out (actually stopped
on the way home from work) and I'd love any feedback on how I'm
going.

What can I do to make this look better - I really want to get to
know both camera and Photoshop.

Thanks for your help.
--
AaroNZ

G3 - The W A I T is over... it's here! ) _ _ _

iBecks2000 · Mar 3, 2003

AaroNZ said:
Hey thanks for your comments. I appreciate other peoples eyes - it
gives variety...funnily enough, the two things you don't like so
much are my two favourite aspects.

It's just that my eyes see that image and my brain automaticaly rotates it clockwise by 90 degrees. It expects to be looking up at the top of a tower, rather than sideways.

I do think it's a really nice image. The colours are vibrant, it's a great perspective, nice composure and there's a lovely texture to the bricks.

AaroNZ said:
Isn't work a drag when it eats into time to play with the new toy!
;o) I was busting to go home so I could stop and shoot some 1's
and 0's. Would love to know how you get on.

Unfortunately, by the time I'd charged the battery, it was dark outside and looking like it was going to rain. As I live five floors up with no lift (and you can guarantee it'd start tipping down the minute I stepped out of the door!), I decided I'd have to make do with a bit of random experimentation around the flat. I did a few PhotoStitch images - now that is going to come in seriously useful!

Then this morning I thought I'd fire off a few shots as I walked through the park to work... then I remembered I had a meeting so wouldn't have time. Argh!

Anyway, I'm sure I'll be posting loads of G3 images here in the weeks and months to come...

Becks
--
http://homepage.mac.com/becksibook/PhotoAlbum10.html

Paul Turton · Mar 3, 2003

Aaron,

Very nice.

Someone mentioned cool colours. It's -25C here this AM so the colours in your photo look warm to me

As for rotation; the picture grabs your attention because it is not what the mind considers a normal view. If I were to rotate this, I'd rotate it 180 to give the look of laying on my back (soaking up the sun).

The pipe that extends from the side adds to the story of the structure's neglect and abandonment.

A slight touch of USM might help.

Really glad that your G3 has finally arrived.

Cheers,
Paul

Kent Christensen · Mar 3, 2003

Marko A.I. said:
Nice one, especially if you're just learning to use the G3. You've
been able capture quite large DOF in this surreal picture.

Just take A LOT of pictures. I think the best way to learn is to
analyse your pictures and learn from the mistakes made in exposure,
composition, focus etc. Sometimes a scenery not so special may turn
out to be something more in the picture. And I've learned this -
always spend some time to look for the best spot and angle to take
the picture. Even small changes can make a difference. This is one
of the greatest challenges.

Using photoshop is something you just don't learn by having a
course. It's just practise, practise and more practise. In the
beginning it's easy to ruin the picture by over manipulating it.
You just get blind to the changes you've made. Next day the same
image may look everything but natural to you. The eye for correct
color balance, white balance, levels, saturation, sharpness etc.
will eventually train to the level that you'll immediately see what
changes are required to be made. I think I myself am getting better
(after handling a couple of thousand pictures in photoshop) but
there's still a lot to learn...

Yours,

Marko
---
Check my Canon G3 Gallery at: http://photogallery.jwdx.com
---

All this talk about Photoshop......

If I don't plan to use Photoshop very much, is the G3 then the wrong camera for me? I hope it is possible to get nice pictures directly from the camera.

Kent Christensen
Denmark

ShootIt · Mar 3, 2003

Kent Christensen said:
All this talk about Photoshop......

If I don't plan to use Photoshop very much, is the G3 then the
wrong camera for me? I hope it is possible to get nice pictures
directly from the camera.

Kent-

Think of Photoshop as having your own personal in-home photo lab. You don't need one to get great pictures. But if you take a picture and it doesn't come out exactly how you wanted, having the ability to tinker can turn a failure into a success.

Kent Christensen · Mar 3, 2003

ShootIt said:
Kent Christensen said:

All this talk about Photoshop......

If I don't plan to use Photoshop very much, is the G3 then the
wrong camera for me? I hope it is possible to get nice pictures
directly from the camera.

Click to expand...

Kent-
Think of Photoshop as having your own personal in-home photo lab.
You don't need one to get great pictures. But if you take a
picture and it doesn't come out exactly how you wanted, having the
ability to tinker can turn a failure into a success.

Okay, that's nice to know. I was just a little worried

.

Thank you very much for your help!!!

Kent Christensen
Denmark

feivel · Mar 3, 2003

AaroNZ said:
Hi all,

would you mind having a look at this photo please?

http://www1.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=767550

This is the second time i have taken it (G3) out (actually stopped
on the way home from work) and I'd love any feedback on how I'm
going.

What can I do to make this look better - I really want to get to
know both camera and Photoshop.

Thanks for your help.
--
AaroNZ

G3 - The W A I T is over... it's here! ) _ _ _

I do like the pipe sticking out, adds some character and reality.

As far as rotating, it depends on what you are trying to accomplish: If you are trying to make the viewer disconcerted and even a little nauseous then don't rotate it.

What strikes me in this picture that makes it special is not so much the perspective, but the beautiful pastel brick colors and green lichen, and the textures present.

feivel

Marko A.I. · Mar 3, 2003

Some say G3 is not a purely a point&shoot camera, but I think they mean it can be so much more. G3's default sharpening and other post processing algorithms seem to be a bit less agressive than some more compact cameras giving the photographer more space in handling the images.

Just relax, you'll get good pictures straight from the camera. If you aren't doing any tweaking afterwards, try messing with the custom settings such as high sharpening and high saturation depending on the weather and object.

If you have photoshop, I think even a little tweak with the best pictures you've chosen or the ones you're going to print will still make a big difference. A minute spent using a little unsharp mask and checking levels, and the picture looks a lot more vivid. Try it with your favorites.

Yours,

Marko
---
Check my Canon G3 Gallery at: http://photogallery.jwdx.com
---

Kent Christensen said:
All this talk about Photoshop......

If I don't plan to use Photoshop very much, is the G3 then the
wrong camera for me? I hope it is possible to get nice pictures
directly from the camera.

Kent Christensen
Denmark

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