December 2024 photo thread

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Time to kick it in. Copying Mark's 'rules' :-)

This monthly topic serves as a place for forum members to share recent work with our smartphones.

Using Threaded View helps to keep each person's contribution and responses linked in a tree-like structure so replies/discussions are easier to follow.

To begin:
  1. Add your contribution for the month by responding to this, the first message in this topic.
  2. Change the Subject of your message, then embed your image into the reply with whatever you’d like to say about it. (Embedding makes it easier to participate, easier than a link to an image located outside the forum - but links aren’t a great offense).
  3. In order to make things easier for our cellphone users, please limit the number of images in one post to fewer than 10, and don't quote images in your replies that are extraneous to the points you're making.
If you especially want C&C (criticism/critique) or technique feedback, say so. It’s assumed one does want such feedback, but direct requests may garner a more studied analysis/response. If you don't want such feedback, say so, and others will respect your wishes. If you don't want anybody to suggest changes by posting edits of your image, say that, too.

If you feel you've been ignored, select your post, reply to it with a brief note to the effect of "Can I get some feedback?". Not getting feedback on a post isn't uncommon, so don't feel offended - no one is charged to ensure all posts get attention (we're not organized enough for that). If you want particular feedback (composition, exposure choice, etc.), saying so can be helpful for the potential respondents as to what your needs may be.

It is courteous and advisable that, should you post images for feedback, you also make comment on at least one other contribution. Respectful acknowledgment of everyone is the goal and it’s requested that all participants assume some responsibility to that end.

Enjoy!
 
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we have to start with something.
 
It looks a LOT better on the phone itself with it's 1 billion color OLED screen.
It looks a LOT better on the phone itself with it's 1 billion color OLED screen.



Finally purchased the new phone, a Moto G84 and I'm experimenting with the camera. This photo is from GCAM and you can see why I don't like Google's processing, the colors feels "dead" and the noise... noise everywhere.

After this I tried changing the settings and there's A LOT to make the exposure brighter with raised shadows but I think it worse, introducing artifacts. I don't know where I can get the XML and "Libs" for my phone to fine tune it to the sensor, so I think I'll just use my trusty HedgeCam 2. I'm so used to with and it's outputs feels like someone sane just got the raw and made a sane edit to it. I love love the colors HedgeCam 2 produces (in part from habit) and there's no artifacts visible.



Be it on the phone on the notebook's screen, it feels just right.
Be it on the phone on the notebook's screen, it feels just right.

(when I compared with my old phone I was surprised, suddenly photos from the old phone didn't looked as good as before? The weak peoples became very evident)

I'm accepting tips and tricks and links on how to "fix" GCAM on my phone.

Wait, now I can finally start participating in these threads.
 
It looks a LOT better on the phone itself with it's 1 billion color OLED screen.
It looks a LOT better on the phone itself with it's 1 billion color OLED screen.

Finally purchased the new phone, a Moto G84 and I'm experimenting with the camera. This photo is from GCAM and you can see why I don't like Google's processing, the colors feels "dead" and the noise... noise everywhere.

After this I tried changing the settings and there's A LOT to make the exposure brighter with raised shadows but I think it worse, introducing artifacts. I don't know where I can get the XML and "Libs" for my phone to fine tune it to the sensor, so I think I'll just use my trusty HedgeCam 2. I'm so used to with and it's outputs feels like someone sane just got the raw and made a sane edit to it. I love love the colors HedgeCam 2 produces (in part from habit) and there's no artifacts visible.

Be it on the phone on the notebook's screen, it feels just right.
Be it on the phone on the notebook's screen, it feels just right.

(when I compared with my old phone I was surprised, suddenly photos from the old phone didn't looked as good as before? The weak peoples became very evident)

I'm accepting tips and tricks and links on how to "fix" GCAM on my phone.

Wait, now I can finally start participating in these threads.
I have sent you a private message a week ago about gcam but i think you missed it.









 

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I live in Oaxaca, Mexico, and Christmas is not one of our major holidays. Decorations are not as common or outrageous as in the U.S. But, we have blooming plants year-round. I enjoy taking photos of blossoms but I have a special category I call "Sidewalk Survivors". These are blossoms on weeds growing in cracks and seams in sidewalks and pavement.



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--
Patrick T. Kelly
Oaxaca, Mexico
 
Or is it?



Port of Szczecin
Port of Szczecin

The main (working) port has many more of these, and bigger. These are outside a conference centre/museum.

--
Nick on the Baltic
 
This is a “Christmas tree” made of lobster pots. It’s at the headquarters of Hornsea Inshore Rescue in East Yorkshire, England.



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That's a great idea - amusing and eco-friendly.

And kudos to the inshore rescue guys and gals for all they do.
 
This is a “Christmas tree” made of lobster pots. It’s at the headquarters of Hornsea Inshore Rescue in East Yorkshire, England.

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Didn't walk as far up yesterday so didn't see this, hopefully will still be there in a few weeks time when we go up again.

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Very nice picture!

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André
 
Some random shots with the P9P.



Old bridge at sunset
Old bridge at sunset



A very nice house, with interesting light.
A very nice house, with interesting light.



Detail.
Detail.



--
André
 

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