Ok next:

What do we see?

(Taken from the Lonprayah ferry KP-Ko Tao 2013)

You were saying, Jimmy?

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Pagnan 2013.. There appears to be a theme with them clouds

that is brilliant, looks like the michelin man giving the world the finger.

Dancealot, on another note, perhaps it is time you visit the different "film" or jpeg settings on your camera.

you should be able to make some adjustments to in camera sharpening and colour processing.

the pics all seem a little soft, and washed out, i think you could easily fiddle about a bit to give them more pop.

You were saying, Jimmy?

IMG_3447 (1000 x 562).jpg

Pagnan 2013.. There appears to be a theme with them clouds

that is brilliant, looks like the michelin man giving the world the finger.

Dancealot, on another note, perhaps it is time you visit the different "film" or jpeg settings on your camera.

you should be able to make some adjustments to in camera sharpening and colour processing.

the pics all seem a little soft, and washed out, i think you could easily fiddle about a bit to give them more pop.

Hmmm only thing worthwhile i could dig up was IS was set on continuous. Image stabalisation.....

another thing that would help is exposure compensation, the pic with the angry cloud man in it is over ecposed, you should be able to adjust your exposure using exposure compensation plus or minus.

I tend to always slightly underexpose, it is much easier to bring the exposure up in post than it is to fix a blown highlight.

another thing that would help is exposure compensation, the pic with the angry cloud man in it is over ecposed, you should be able to adjust your exposure using exposure compensation plus or minus.

I tend to always slightly underexpose, it is much easier to bring the exposure up in post than it is to fix a blown highlight.

So when i accidentally hit a button and an annoying --2--1--0++1++2 screen appears when i take pictures is the exposure option?

I found it AEB. Thanks!!! I also see now how i can use this option in combination with darker or lighter scenes.

I owe you 1 candypants.

Believe me I am serious.

Not really sure where to put this one - trees, nature, clouds, ...

Not really sure where to put this one - trees, nature, clouds, ...

I never thought rainbows as clouds.. but.. why not. It's technically made out of same material.

Clouds exposed @the lime farm

Clouds exposed @the lime farm

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smoking again while taking pictures !!!! tut tut! .... done in a few shots myself doing that!!!

Nothing special, just a lazy day looking from my balcony in Chiang Mai.

Pai 2013, Yoma Hotel swimming pool

Pai 2013, Yoma Hotel swimming pool

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(thanks Shaggy!)

I don't remember this place, but then not been to Pai for about 7 years now! That's one big swimming pool!

another thing that would help is exposure compensation, the pic with the angry cloud man in it is over ecposed, you should be able to adjust your exposure using exposure compensation plus or minus.

I tend to always slightly underexpose, it is much easier to bring the exposure up in post than it is to fix a blown highlight.

So when i accidentally hit a button and an annoying --2--1--0++1++2 screen appears when i take pictures is the exposure option?

I found it AEB. Thanks!!! I also see now how i can use this option in combination with darker or lighter scenes.

I owe you 1 candypants.

Believe me I am serious.

cheers. glad you are figuring it out, clouds at at pai is a nice image by the way

you can also play with vibrance and clarity (in programs like lightroom)

your original:

quick edit to reduce the blown highlight a bit and push clarity and vibrance

cheers. glad you are figuring it out, clouds at at pai is a nice image by the way

Thanks mate, and make sure next time we embark on a 'snappers delight' you can join. The next will have to be carefully planned bearing in mind everyone's personal responsibilities and availability.

This one looks like something, just not sure what.

This one looks like something, just not sure what.

I see the tip of a devil's trident in there.

@Candypants, my mouth fell open after your quick edit. I still dont want to post process though, because it undermines the purity of making photographs...

@ DAL.....Quote: "@Candypants, my mouth fell open after your quick edit.

" I still dont want to post process though, because it undermines the purity of making
photographs..."

I cannot say I agree with that statement DAL, it really can improve the quality of an image, even sometimes just enhancing the contrast...

As much as we would all like to have perfect images "as shot" it don't always work that way! ... so sometimes post edits are necessary in IMHO

@ DAL.....Quote: "@Candypants, my mouth fell open after your quick edit.

" I still dont want to post process though, because it undermines the purity of making

photographs..."

I cannot say I agree with that statement DAL, it really can improve the quality of an image, even sometimes just enhancing the contrast...

As much as we would all like to have perfect images "as shot" it don't always work that way! ... so sometimes post edits are necessary in IMHO

According to what I read, there are those who prefer their food raw as well, and I appreciate that, but personally I prefer my food to have been prepared by a good chef. I look at photography the same way.

@ DAL.....Quote: "@Candypants, my mouth fell open after your quick edit.

" I still dont want to post process though, because it undermines the purity of making

photographs..."

I cannot say I agree with that statement DAL, it really can improve the quality of an image, even sometimes just enhancing the contrast...

As much as we would all like to have perfect images "as shot" it don't always work that way! ... so sometimes post edits are necessary in IMHO

I already gave him a spiel over this. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/272081-fabianfred-hdr-photo-challenge/page-7#entry6402141

I know he never listens! .... I tried too when he was here!

Oh dear !!!! I have run out of likes again for the day!

@ DAL.....Quote: "@Candypants, my mouth fell open after your quick edit.

" I still dont want to post process though, because it undermines the purity of making

photographs..."

I cannot say I agree with that statement DAL, it really can improve the quality of an image, even sometimes just enhancing the contrast...

As much as we would all like to have perfect images "as shot" it don't always work that way! ... so sometimes post edits are necessary in IMHO

I already gave him a spiel over this. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/272081-fabianfred-hdr-photo-challenge/page-7#entry6402141

That is a well presented and referenced post. If that can't convince someone, I suppose nothing could.

well, we can lead the horse to water, but we can't make him drink.

Pai 2013, Yoma Hotel swimming pool

Your photo quality is clearly improving! Nice one.

@all: Sometimes the hilarious discussion here is even better than the photos. Thanks for the laughs.

In respect to Tywais, Samuijimmy and VF.

I dont have the time for this! I am working 6 days a week. This is why i won't even start with photoshop.

Tywais especially, got me convinced, sure! I am still reading his thorough post and learning about the benefits. When i retire from my day job i will get into it.

Thank you,

In respect to Tywais, Samuijimmy and VF.

I dont have the time for this! I am working 6 days a week. This is why i won't even start with photoshop.

Tywais especially, got me convinced, sure! I am still reading his thorough post and learning about the benefits. When i retire from my day job i will get into it.

Thank you,

That is a very valid point Dancelot. If you have not gotten into the post processing and don't have time to learn the 'tools' it can indeed take a lot of your time. I've used Photoshop and other kits for so many years now that it just takes a brief time to do appropriate enhancements.

Didn't mean to pick on you.

Using lightroom, you can set the import to "punch" in the presets, and it will automatically do it for you to some extent

In respect to Tywais, Samuijimmy and VF.

I dont have the time for this! I am working 6 days a week. This is why i won't even start with photoshop.

Tywais especially, got me convinced, sure! I am still reading his thorough post and learning about the benefits. When i retire from my day job i will get into it.

Thank you,

That is a very valid point Dancelot. If you have not gotten into the post processing and don't have time to learn the 'tools' it can indeed take a lot of your time. I've used Photoshop and other kits for so many years now that it just takes a brief time to do appropriate enhancements.

Didn't mean to pick on you.

You never offend me, Sir

I just felt the need to explain to you my personal situation because i like you all.

In the mean time i will stick to RAW.

that explains why your photos lack pop and sharpness.

raw is intended to be processed.

if you want to avoid post, and greatly reduce file sizes shoot jpeg.

http://www.slrlounge.com/raw-vs-jpeg-jpg-the-ultimate-visual-guide

i would suggest you seet your camera to raw + jpeg just to see what you are missing. that way you will have side by side comparisons of each and every photo