*OFFICIAL* Snapshot of the Day (one image per post please) #1

The1 · 11-08-2011, 12:02 AM

Another massive crop, this is about 85% crop, I was about a mile away from this at the other side of a quarry. There is some slight HDR going on here (still learning my way around it) just to see what i could do with it.

I'm really enjoying the sharpness of the 7D lately with a touch of noise reduction it's bringing some neat results. May also be the new lens i'm getting used to as well.

at 100% crop on this picture you can read it saying "CATERPILLAR" on the top of the window. I was surprised atmosphere didn't really interrupt the sight line that much.

The1 · 11-08-2011, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by juddholland

Nikon N8008

she's a cutie.

xDrive35i · 11-08-2011, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by The1

she's a cutie.

The1 · 11-08-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by juddholland

she yours?

xDrive35i · 11-08-2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by The1

she yours?

Nahh. Just my first muse, and an old friend.

The1 · 11-08-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by juddholland

Nahh. Just my first muse, and an old friend.

so that means she's free

xDrive35i · 11-08-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by The1

so that means she's free

Not exactly

The1 · 11-08-2011, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by juddholland

Not exactly

haha, well in that case, good luck

also, more pictures are welcome

fluidkaos · 11-08-2011, 02:22 AM

Just got back from a three week trip to South Africa and Mozambique. Still working on sorting through and processing the thousands of pictures I took. If you want to see more, check the set out in Flickr. I'll be updating it as I go.

Leopard at Sunset in Africa by FluidKaos, on Flickr

M_Six · 11-08-2011, 07:20 AM

Nice shot, fluidkaos. Looking forward to more.

And Judd, she's a stunner. I like the PP work, too. Was it really that foggy?

Chewy734 · 11-08-2011, 07:23 AM

nice shot judd, was the fog done in post? or was it really that foggy?

fluidkaos, I'm glad you shot that with your telephoto... sick shot!

Dave, I can't remember if I've asked you this before... but do you ever use any filters when you shoot?

xDrive35i · 11-08-2011, 07:34 AM

Thanks guys!

It's film, and it was very thick and gray that day by the lake. I did, however, add a lens flare render, and now I can't remember why. Once you notice it, it looks rather fake.

Anyone have experience with lens flare renders? I want to be able to add that burst of light without the little light circles.

The1 · 11-08-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by fluidkaos

Just got back from a three week trip to South Africa and Mozambique. Still working on sorting through and processing the thousands of pictures I took. If you want to see more, check the set out in Flickr. I'll be updating it as I go.

Leopard at Sunset in Africa by FluidKaos, on Flickr

what lens did you use for this? Just want to put in perspective how close you were

looking forward to more pictures from this trip

fluidkaos · 11-08-2011, 08:36 AM

Thanks guys. I did the vast majority of my safari shooting with my 80-400 lens, but at times the animals were so close I couldn't fit them in frame even zoomed out all the way, like the big guy pictured below. At one point he was within arms reach of the truck. That leopard shot was taken at 300mm, and he was about 15 feet away.

DSC_8194 by FluidKaos, on Flickr

The1 · 11-08-2011, 08:38 AM

on a crop body? So would definitely have some good reach crop or not with that thing, so safe distance from many of the animals

fluidkaos · 11-08-2011, 08:50 AM

I was shooting with my D90, so that with the Nikkor 80-400mm lens had a lot of reach. I preferred getting as close a possible to the animals though so I could get a nice close shot with a lot of detail. I tried to get a detailed portrait of as many of the animals as I could. But it was not always possible. The pictures in my photostream of the animals at the watering hole are about as far as I ever shot, and that was 200m away.

remmib · 11-08-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fluidkaos

Just got back from a three week trip to South Africa and Mozambique. Still working on sorting through and processing the thousands of pictures I took. If you want to see more, check the set out in Flickr. I'll be updating it as I go.

Leopard at Sunset in Africa by FluidKaos, on Flickr

Awesome look on this Leopard.

adobeee · 11-08-2011, 01:39 PM

Audi A5 3.2L by thomasxlin, on Flickr

oneintheory · 11-08-2011, 01:47 PM

Sydnie Stern-Leaphart by jsophoto, on Flickr

The1 · 11-08-2011, 01:48 PM

she looks like she needs some more lighting on her left eye, it's very shaded by her hair and making some funny shadows. Nice shot though.

oneintheory · 11-08-2011, 01:54 PM

it's a combination of her awkward brow and the fact that it was at f/2.0, but you're right.

this one's a little better.

Sydnie Stern-Leaphart by jsophoto, on Flickr

The1 · 11-08-2011, 01:55 PM

so much better

11-08-2011, 12:02 AM	#5083
The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	Another massive crop, this is about 85% crop, I was about a mile away from this at the other side of a quarry. There is some slight HDR going on here (still learning my way around it) just to see what i could do with it. I'm really enjoying the sharpness of the 7D lately with a touch of noise reduction it's bringing some neat results. May also be the new lens i'm getting used to as well. at 100% crop on this picture you can read it saying "CATERPILLAR" on the top of the window. I was surprised atmosphere didn't really interrupt the sight line that much. Attached Images
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fluidkaos I wanna go fast! 14 Rep 343 Posts Drives: like a madman. Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 E92 335i [9.31]	Just got back from a three week trip to South Africa and Mozambique. Still working on sorting through and processing the thousands of pictures I took. If you want to see more, check the set out in Flickr. I'll be updating it as I go. Leopard at Sunset in Africa by FluidKaos, on Flickr __________________ Flickr
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M_Six Free Thinker 18564 Rep 7,511 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Nice shot, fluidkaos. Looking forward to more. And Judd, she's a stunner. I like the PP work, too. Was it really that foggy? __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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Chewy734 Major General 484 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	nice shot judd, was the fog done in post? or was it really that foggy? fluidkaos, I'm glad you shot that with your telephoto... sick shot! Dave, I can't remember if I've asked you this before... but do you ever use any filters when you shoot? __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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xDrive35i Lieutenant Colonel 130 Rep 1,781 Posts Drives: Porsche Macan S Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! It's film, and it was very thick and gray that day by the lake. I did, however, add a lens flare render, and now I can't remember why. Once you notice it, it looks rather fake. Anyone have experience with lens flare renders? I want to be able to add that burst of light without the little light circles.
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11-08-2011, 08:36 AM	#5096
fluidkaos I wanna go fast! 14 Rep 343 Posts Drives: like a madman. Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 E92 335i [9.31]	Thanks guys. I did the vast majority of my safari shooting with my 80-400 lens, but at times the animals were so close I couldn't fit them in frame even zoomed out all the way, like the big guy pictured below. At one point he was within arms reach of the truck. That leopard shot was taken at 300mm, and he was about 15 feet away. DSC_8194 by FluidKaos, on Flickr __________________ Flickr
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11-08-2011, 08:38 AM	#5097
The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	on a crop body? So would definitely have some good reach crop or not with that thing, so safe distance from many of the animals
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11-08-2011, 08:50 AM	#5098
fluidkaos I wanna go fast! 14 Rep 343 Posts Drives: like a madman. Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 E92 335i [9.31]	I was shooting with my D90, so that with the Nikkor 80-400mm lens had a lot of reach. I preferred getting as close a possible to the animals though so I could get a nice close shot with a lot of detail. I tried to get a detailed portrait of as many of the animals as I could. But it was not always possible. The pictures in my photostream of the animals at the watering hole are about as far as I ever shot, and that was 200m away. __________________ Flickr
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11-08-2011, 01:48 PM	#5102
The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	she looks like she needs some more lighting on her left eye, it's very shaded by her hair and making some funny shadows. Nice shot though.
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The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	so much better
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