Let's Talk BBQ
OTHER HOBBIES => OTHER HOBBIES => Topic started by: teesquare on April 28, 2015, 11:38:53 PM
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After seeing some nice pictures that Smokin Don posted - I thought I would share some pictures from the yard here. My wife is the gardener. I am merely the labor ;D
So, out on the deck the view of the Little River Valley
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This is a redbud bloom. They are tiny, and interesting up close
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These are some of her azaleas
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And a weeping cherry
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Dwarf peach trees
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Yellow Magnolia
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The gazebo and pond are coming to life again
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Beautiful shots - the new camera / system is working well with a good eye!
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Beautiful photos Tee!!! Your wife must have a green thumb!!! You sure have a great view too!!! Don
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Nice views. I'm sure the fall with the leaves is an amazing time.
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Beautiful Tee..love the close ups of the blossoms..I need to do my bleeding hearts which are in bloom right now...everythign I have it dark purple, and lilacs in about a week or so..can't wait. .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
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Awesome photos Tim! That Olympus rocks!
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A boy and his (latest) new toy. I can't wait to see your food porn with the new camera.
Art
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Very cool. Thanks for sharing
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Thanks all!
Something I need to figure out is - if using JPG files - then reducing/compressing the files in order to fit Photobucket - then LTBBQ is "flattening" my images. The original field of these shots - even as JPG files - are sharp...I mean razor sharp. And the colors lose a little something in the process too....so I am still learning how to manipulate the images, so that they have the same "pop"when I shrink and re-post them.
Any ideas and input welcome. I am trying to avoid processing raw files via Lightroom....Just more work. And - the pics straight from the camera are usually so good - that it seems un-needed *IF* I can find a way to preserve the qualities that make a good image.
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Just beautiful Tim. It is very beautiful where you live.
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Looks like you have your own heaven on earth.
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Tee - you have a BEAUTIFUL place - what an amazing view!!!!! Great pics and a wonderful time of year.
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Very nice.... Spring has sprung for sure.... Good luck with the photo manipulation.... Will the camera re-size the picture before you transfer it?
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Wow Tim those photos are great!
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Nice photos! I have been away for a while, so missed what Olympus you have. OMD 1?
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Thanks all!
Something I need to figure out is - if using JPG files - then reducing/compressing the files in order to fit Photobucket - then LTBBQ is "flattening" my images. The original field of these shots - even as JPG files - are sharp...I mean razor sharp. And the colors lose a little something in the process too....so I am still learning how to manipulate the images, so that they have the same "pop"when I shrink and re-post them.
Any ideas and input welcome. I am trying to avoid processing raw files via Lightroom....Just more work. And - the pics straight from the camera are usually so good - that it seems un-needed *IF* I can find a way to preserve the qualities that make a good image.
I've never used Photobucket so cannot comment on that. I will say - on the screen these are amazingly sharp and excellent pictures. I do all my stuff in Photoshop - adjusting, flattening, reducing and compressing into jpegs. I will sometimes adjust the brightness / contrast to help some colors pop. As you know, anytime you move from raw to jpeg you lose a ton of detail - just the way it is. But, frankly, I don't think you need to be concerned - for reproducing on a computer screen - these are looking great. For printing - of course, you will use the higher resolution, uncompressed files.
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how do you keep that pond so clear? I have two (about half your size) and can never keep them clear.
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Thanks David. I guess I will get some practice on Lightroom and PS Elements....
how do you keep that pond so clear? I have two (about half your size) and can never keep them clear.
This pond is spring fed - so, you could say I cheat.... ;D...I calculated that it changes about 1000 gal. in a 24 hour period. It is not at it's clearest in those pics. We have had a good amount rain lately. It gets gin clear. Will get some pics of it when we have some dry days. Where I live is in an Upland Rain Forest. 70 inches of rain a year. We were wetter here than Seattle last year.
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Thanks all!
Something I need to figure out is - if using JPG files - then reducing/compressing the files in order to fit Photobucket - then LTBBQ is "flattening" my images. The original field of these shots - even as JPG files - are sharp...I mean razor sharp. And the colors lose a little something in the process too....so I am still learning how to manipulate the images, so that they have the same "pop"when I shrink and re-post them.
Any ideas and input welcome. I am trying to avoid processing raw files via Lightroom....Just more work. And - the pics straight from the camera are usually so good - that it seems un-needed *IF* I can find a way to preserve the qualities that make a good image.
I process my JPEG's through Lightroom Tim. Doesn't affect the compression as far as I can see. I have been using Lightroom since it first came out. I used to always shoot in raw. I now only shoot raw if I am going to shoot landscapes that I want to print. Other than that I just shoot JPEG. A lot less hassle then working with RAW. Give it a try for your JPEG's. I reduce my photos to 700x700 when I export them, then upload them to Photobucket then LTBBQ. In my eyes they still look as sharp as the originals.
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Very nice pics Tim and it sure looks like you have a great place to unwind! 8)
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Thanks for all the kind words folks. I am a very, very lucky man and I am grateful to live in such a nice place.
Thanks all!
Something I need to figure out is - if using JPG files - then reducing/compressing the files in order to fit Photobucket - then LTBBQ is "flattening" my images. The original field of these shots - even as JPG files - are sharp...I mean razor sharp. And the colors lose a little something in the process too....so I am still learning how to manipulate the images, so that they have the same "pop"when I shrink and re-post them.
Any ideas and input welcome. I am trying to avoid processing raw files via Lightroom....Just more work. And - the pics straight from the camera are usually so good - that it seems un-needed *IF* I can find a way to preserve the qualities that make a good image.
I process my JPEG's through Lightroom Tim. Doesn't affect the compression as far as I can see. I have been using Lightroom since it first came out. I used to always shoot in raw. I now only shoot raw if I am going to shoot landscapes that I want to print. Other than that I just shoot JPEG. A lot less hassle then working with RAW. Give it a try for your JPEG's. I reduce my photos to 700x700 when I export them, then upload them to Photobucket then LTBBQ. In my eyes they still look as sharp as the originals.
I will bring my computer and camera gear on the road trip to the Buckeye Gathering....All pointers will be appreciated. :)
Nice photos! I have been away for a while, so missed what Olympus you have. OMD 1?
I am using the Oly OMD EM-5 Mark II ( that is a mouthful of camera name huh? :D) The only real feature I think it misses from the OMD 1 is phase detection tracking auto-focus. But the contrast detect auto-focus on the EM-5 Mk II is so good...that has not been missed. Perhaps if I did a lot of sports-action stuff - yes. But so far - I love this camera. Small, light and powerful.
Very nice.... Spring has sprung for sure.... Good luck with the photo manipulation.... Will the camera re-size the picture before you transfer it?
Yep..I can select several different file sizes that the camera will re-size before export - but I am always afraid I will not see the full definition of the shot that way. I will try some reduced file sizes out of the camera tho....
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Awesome photos Tim! That Olympus rocks!
KOI!!!!!