Since we've started the walking group threads, it's become apparent that a number of forumers are actually pretty keen on photography.

Is anyone interested in forming a Group? There are some absolutely super pics that I've had the pleasure of seeing over the last couple of days, and it seems a waste to not share them with anyone.

I would be interested in some sort of forum so I could ask questions of more-experienced people re photo-editing software etc, and posting pics on the web (and the finer points of same), as well as looking at other people's pics and discussing them and getting pleasure from looking at them (and sharing my own!).

Waddya all think? I wonder if we could make our pics confidential, in the same way as the SF Writers' Group, so that pics we choose to share with the rest of the closed circle (although open to any contributing members) are not open to public view via links on threads?

Anyone interested? If not, it's ok, I'll go back to PMland and just swop links with my walking buddies! If you are, note down your interest and comments and let's see if it's something we'd like to get off the ground.

Cheers. :thumbsup:

Well I'd definately like to share my photos and see others. My mate came second in the Sheffield Wildlife Trust competition last year as well so he may be into it. Thing with me is, I'm a luddite. No digi camera and no special gadgets to donwnload/swap etc. Me and cameras just don't go together

Me and cameras just don't go together
Hmmmmmmm. False modesty is a bad, bad thing. :suspect:

I've SEEN some of your pics, Mr Taxman.

:P

Hmmmmmmm. False modesty is a bad, bad thing. :suspect:

I've SEEN some of your pics, Mr Taxman.

:P

Nah I'm sure I burnt them all....ah!..oh! those pics!!:hihi:

I'd definitely be interested in this! I've been into photography for a while, studied it at college and hope to make it a career one day (but laziness and working full time for Sheffield Homes keep getting in the way :| ).

I've a few pics up at my Flickr account in my sig at the mo.

Edit: Or there would be if my sig worked (I can't post links as yet as I'm under 15 posts) - flickr.com/photos/41202190@N00/

I'd definitely be interested in this! I've been into photography for a while, studied it at college and hope to make it a career one day (but laziness and working full time for Sheffield Homes keep getting in the way :| ).

I've a few pics up at my Flickr account in my sig at the mo.

Edit: Or there would be if my sig worked (I can't post links as yet as I'm under 15 posts) - flickr.com/photos/41202190@N00/

Did you take those pics? http://www.flickr.com/photos/41202190@N00

I'm no expert, but they look very good to me! :)

Yes probably even more than walking, though the two go together well!

Have moved over to Digi 35mm in recent years, but I'm into it for pleasure so not over serious but I'm always keen to learn.

Did you take those pics?
I'm no expert, but they look very good to me! :)

I did! I really need to get my finger out and start building my portfolio up a bit more...

The problem with me is that I'm not a fan of Razorlight/Kaiser Chiefs and the general Britpop regurgitation that's going on at the moment! I'm going to have to bite the bullet and take some photos of bands that I don't actually like :suspect:

Ooh Jen you're very good :D

i know nothing about photography, nuut jen_t your photos of the darkness were brilliant! loved them :)

I'd like to join this group if possible - interests include birds/wildlife and now landscapes due to honorary membership of the SF Walking Group [thanx SHsheff !]

My website is here :

www.rtapper.plus.com

Yup I would be - what would you have planned for such a group?

Could be interested in such a group...not doing much photography at the moment cos of the cost, nor am I very good but hopefully sorting a raise soon....

Yup I would be - what would you have planned for such a group?

Ooh, I haven't planned anything at all as I didn't know if anyone would be interested!

What would you - and the other posters - WANT from the group? What would make you all contribute to/get benefit from a SF Photography Group?:

- sharing links to pics that we've taken? Would you want this to be 'confidential' (ie access confined to contributing group members only) or open access to anyone stumbling across the links on Sheffield Forum?

- a 'sticky' for useful websites (upload sites and others)?

- is this something that people would want to take into the 'real world', ie meet up? Or just online via threads and PMs? Do people make prints of their fav pics these days, or just keep them stored on ps or upload sites? I know at least one forumer has a hard-copy album which I can't wait to see.

Maybe the SF Photography Group could hold an exhibition some time in the future, members voting for the best photos as the group progresses...there's certainly a lot of talent around, just from the snippets I've seen so far.

Maybe in time we could 'exhibit' (unofficially!) at craft shows etc, and see if anyone wants to BUY our pics! Now, there's a thought.... ;)

- An opportunity for constructive criticism and advice if you ask for it, as well as the opportunity to just show your pics for people to look at and enjoy?

Personally, I'm dithering about photo-editing software and I'd welcome some advice as to what to get and where to get it from.

Now my camera has dried out from yesterday's walk (leaking water bottle) :suspect: I'm no longer having to consider buying a new one, but overnight that was an issue causing me some reflection. Maybe the group would be available to pass comment on equipment, cameras etc, other gadgets.

So - a few ideas there. Is this along the same lines that people were expecting when they posted on this thread, or were you expecting - hoping for - something completely different?

I'll happily organise it (with Geoff's say-so, of course), but so far the group isn't in existence so it's up to the people who are interested to make it how we'd like it to be.

:)

Count me in as well on this one - only just found this because I don't look in the sports section very often, not being of a sporty nature.

I think I'd be interested. I've taken a lot of photo's over the past couple of years and am looking to improve as a photographer. I've only just begun playing with Photoshop so any tips on anything like that would be immensely helpful.

This sounds good. Im no good with cameras so I might actually learn something from you all.
Count me in too please.

Count me in as well on this one - only just found this because I don't look in the sports section very often, not being of a sporty nature.

Now moved to 'General Sheffield Chat'. :thumbsup:

i would be interested in this also

...am looking to improve as a photographer. I've only just begun playing with Photoshop...

Here's a tip - use photoshop as little as possible. Photography is so much more rewarding when the magic happens in the camera! Mostly I just use PS to compensate for the scanner I use (there's a slight blue colour shift and always some levels tweaks needed... and dust removal!)

Here's a couple from my trip to NY 3 weeks ago. I've still got 150+ to sort through, and even these aren't finalised (one needs a slightly tighter crop) but yay, I'm happy....

www.dasgrafik.com/misc/centralpark03.jpg

www.dasgrafik.com/misc/empirestate01.jpg

This photography group sounds like a very good idea!

Here's a tip - use photoshop as little as possible. Photography is so much more rewarding when the magic happens in the camera! Mostly I just use PS to compensate for the scanner I use (there's a slight blue colour shift and always some levels tweaks needed... and dust removal!)

Here's a couple from my trip to NY 3 weeks ago. I've still got 150+ to sort through, and even these aren't finalised (one needs a slightly tighter crop) but yay, I'm happy....

www.dasgrafik.com/misc/centralpark03.jpg

www.dasgrafik.com/misc/empirestate01.jpg

This photography group sounds like a very good idea!
They are BLOODY incredible pics! I love em!

Here's a tip - use photoshop as little as possible. Photography is so much more rewarding when the magic happens in the camera! Mostly I just use PS to compensate for the scanner I use (there's a slight blue colour shift and always some levels tweaks needed... and dust removal!)

Here's a couple from my trip to NY 3 weeks ago. I've still got 150+ to sort through, and even these aren't finalised (one needs a slightly tighter crop) but yay, I'm happy....

Those pictures are really great! I'm just having a play with Photoshop really, all the pictures I've uploaded to my site are in their raw format, as I prefer people to see what I've taken rather than what the images have become.

I'm having a lot of fun playing about with some pictures though, I've discovered how to leave one colour in and turn the rest of the photo black and white, which can look fantastic if done properly. Any tips on any photos would be appreciated though, I only use a point and shoot at the minute (albeit a good one) and would love to improve. For instance I really would love to be able to pictures like your Empire State Building one, but don't really have any idea about going about doing it. I know it's got something to do with exposure times, but actually doing it...

..Here's a couple from my trip to NY 3 weeks ago...
Excellent photos. Post a link to some more when they're ready :) .

Well, when I finally have the time to sort my site out, they'll be on there. Currently the NY pics on dasgrafik.com are from my previous visits (and are also good! Well, I think so...). I've got too much work on at the moment to sort my own site out.

Ironically.

www.dasgrafik.com/misc/nypier01.jpg

www.dasgrafik.com/misc/bridge01.JPG

www.dasgrafik.com/misc/bridge02.JPG

Of the 150+ left to sort out I anticipate about 10-15 display quality pics. I think a 10:1 ratio is about right, especially from a shoot in an uncontrolled environment!

Still, I'm eager to see how they'll come out as well!

Brilliant.
You obviously have an artists eye as well as a photographers skill.

Idea gets my vote.

Combined with walking it makes an interesting challenge. It's not that the landscape is dull, so much as over-exposed.

Well, when I finally have the time to sort my site out, they'll be on there. Currently the NY pics on dasgrafik.com are from my previous visits (and are also good! Well, I think so...). I've got too much work on at the moment to sort my own site out.

A cracking set of photos. centralpark03 in particular is striking. My favourite though is nypier01. My eye focuses on centre front, is drawn to centre back, then I want to investigate the sides. Spot on. Get that bit of dust Photoshopped though!

Ooh yes, just noticed that!

And Jabberwocky - cheers!!

I'd be up for it!

I wouldn't mind if it wasn't a closed group, so long as it was moderated with an iron rod, which is easily done ;)

I'd love some tips to help me along the way, and would be interested in finding out how to use the more technical features of my camera to good effect :)

Ditto about the software, and has anybody had a look at what www.photobox.co.uk has to offer in the way of products/prints?
I've decided not to buy a photoprinter as their processing prices are cheaper than buying the paper, and that's before you've costed in the printer and ink!

I'd be up for it!

I wouldn't mind if it wasn't a closed group, so long as it was moderated with an iron rod, which is easily done ;)



Ah, what exactly would you expect to be 'moderated out'?

Where I was coming from when I mentioned the possibility of a 'closed group' was the possibility of including other people in one's shots. It's not particularly appropriate (imo) on an open forum to include people, as opposed to scenery/sheep/etc, whereas in a closed situation it would probably be more acceptable.

As regards tips etc, I'm completely with you!

On another note, I managed to grab an unsuspecting member of the public this afternoon (I did know them so it wasn't too bad) and subject them to a few minutes (ahem, they had to be plied with tea) whilst I priviliged them to a number of my finest photographic moments. What was interesting was that some of my most 'artistic' photos were greeted with a polite 'Ah, yes, that's nice' but some of what I considered rather boring were met with 'Oh wow, that's so good!'

So....I've now moved on to wondering if it'd be too sad if some of us (only the equally sad-but-interested) got together some time with our laptops or whatever, and let other members of the group just scroll thru our un-edited collection, just to see what other people think of our pics.

Maybe what WE think are really fairly ordinary and boring are actually pretty good (by general consent) and some of our 'best' are actually considered pretty naff (by general consensus). I dunno, but maybe it's worth a think?

The Group hasn't yet been formed, we're still at the 'wondering if it's a good idea' stage, so all comments are welcome!

:)

I'll bring my albums!!!

I'll bring my albums!!!

Dead right, matey! Otherwise the rumour :suspect: that you just photo penguins and whales off the tv (Wildlife on One, anyone?) will go unproved!

;)

...so long as it was moderated with an iron rod, which is easily done ;)...
Mmm, sounds friendly and welcoming... :roll: .

Mmm, sounds friendly and welcoming... :roll: .

I think Strix was thinking of the moderating on the Pets' Forum. I'm sure that if you've an unruly animal to control (a lynx, perhaps? or something else wild and untamed?) then an iron rod is an essential.

I'm sure the participants in the SF Photography Group will need far less nudging!

(tho I'm MOST happy to wait and see! :hihi:)

Yes yes yes yes, this would be great, we could share photos, maybe a monthly competition???????? Great idea

Yes yes yes yes, this would be great, we could share photos, maybe a monthly competition???????? Great idea

Aww yes! I'm sure Geoff would chip in. Maybe a year's subscription to the SF Forum, for free: :P

But seriously, I reckon we've the makings of a good unofficial Group here!

And, although I mentioned the possibility of an exhibition (has anyone read back?) a little lightly, I actually reckon that as we're a community group, available to anyone to join, we might well find that we'd be welcome to exhibit our pics in local places......this could be good!

I think Strix was thinking of the moderating on the Pets' Forum. I'm sure that if you've an unruly animal to control (a lynx, perhaps? or something else wild and untamed?) then an iron bar is an essential.

I'm sure the participants in the SF Photography Group will need far less nudging!

(tho I'm MOST happy to wait and see! :hihi:)
I prefer the carrot to the stick (or iron bar) approach, personally, but each to their own.

I'm afraid my photography skills are virtually non-existent, but I'd certainly like to see a photography group on the forum. Tips and the opportunity to see others' photos would be very welcome.

I'm afraid my photography skills are virtually non-existent, but I'd certainly like to see a photography group on the forum. Tips and the opportunity to see others' photos would be very welcome.

But you have a camera? And you take pics with it? To my mind, they're the only qualifications that anyone needs to be part of this.

You might have a mega latent talent. Gee, so might I! Come to that, even if I take naff pics (by professional standards), they give me pleasure and that's what 99% of it is about.

Come on in, Hecate (and everyone who is looking but not posting), the water is warm and probably photogenic (to some of us ;))!

:)

Yes, I'd be interested too :)

I would definitely be interested. Count me in please. :) :thumbsup:

I prefer the carrot to the stick (or iron bar) approach, personally, but each to their own.

I'm afraid my photography skills are virtually non-existent, but I'd certainly like to see a photography group on the forum. Tips and the opportunity to see others' photos would be very welcome.

I'd like to see some more of your photos, the ones you sent me were a bit on the dull side;)

I'd like to see some more of your photos, the ones you sent me were a bit on the dull side;)

:hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi: Wikid! Bop im 1 wiv yer anbag Hecate! :hihi:

I'd be interested in this.

Cheers,
Alex - :)

:hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi: Wikid! Bop im 1 wiv yer anbag Hecate! :hihi:

Personally, I liked the ones in the basque, y'know, the ones where she was wielding the whip?

:hihi:

Personally, I liked the ones in the basque, y'know, the ones where she was wielding the whip?

:hihi:
Good grief! I must have copied you in to that email by mistake :blush: . I thought only taxman had received those...

EDIT: And he thought those were dull? :shocked: ;)

Good grief! I must have copied you in to that email by mistake :blush: . I thought only taxman had received those...

EDIT: And he thought those were dull? :shocked: ;)

Hehe...........GO GIRL!!!

(Ps, can we use those for the first get-together of the SF Photography Group meeting? I'm sure it would enhance membership!)

Good grief! I must have copied you in to that email by mistake :blush: . I thought only taxman had received those...

EDIT: And he thought those were dull? :shocked: ;)

The Packamac over the top of the basque took the edge of them, innit?

Da4M cru strikes again.Wickid:thumbsup:

EDIT: And he thought those were dull? :shocked: ;)


I have some 'scenic', 'outdoor' pictures, if you're interested? :hihi: :D

I have some 'scenic', 'outdoor' pictures, if you're interested? :hihi: :D

Dem fotos on da gost train r nt aloud!

Hi there,

I might be interested in this...problem is (well not so much a problem as something that might prevent me contributing that often) I'm moving to South Africa at the end of September, so it may be a bit tricky..!!!

Though would be happy to reivew & display work etc etc!

I have some 'scenic', 'outdoor' pictures, if you're interested? :hihi: :D
You have my email address... :D

Hi there,

I might be interested in this...problem is (well not so much a problem as something that might prevent me contributing that often) I'm moving to South Africa at the end of September, so it may be a bit tricky..!!!

Though would be happy to reivew & display work etc etc!
That would be a bonus in terms of the photo opportunities :) . Photobucket and a reliable web connection should be more than enough to enable your participation in the group.

I have some 'scenic', 'outdoor' pictures, if you're interested? :hihi: :D

eeza hop pickin geeza Hecate. :hihi:

eeza hop pickin geeza Hecate. :hihi:
Oh, that's a shame. I'm not a fan of beer. Apple picking for cider would be more my thing. And all those lovely apples would be far more photogenic (says Hecate, desperately trying to bring the thread back on topic ;) ).

That would be a bonus in terms of the photo opportunities :) . Photobucket and a reliable web connection should be more than enough to enable your participation in the group.

Well, broadband doesn't exist in South Africa, bu they ho...I'll have to deal with dial up again (nooooo!!!!!!!)

anyhoo, photography is partly the reason I'm going out there, to establish my portfolio so when I come back I'll be ready to set up my own business. I'll also be developing my website then, so even if I just provide the odd random link now and again, at least it will be something!!

You have my email address... :D

Well, you did ask for outdoor... ;) :P :D (www.alex-hudson.co.uk/sheffieldforum/outdoors.jpg)

N.B.: This is a severely cropped picture of something that can't really be shown... ;) :P

Oh, that's a shame. I'm not a fan of beer. Apple picking for cider would be more my thing. And all those lovely apples would be far more photogenic (says Hecate, desperately trying to bring the thread back on topic ;) ).

Yes enough of your smuttiness!!

I have 3 albums of pics available should anyone fancy seeing scenes from Antarctica, The Falklands and South Georgia, India and Finlad in winter. I'm going to Rwanda in November and hope to get close up shots of mountain gorillas

Anyone is welcome to browse through my pictures by clicking the link in my signature. I'm a member of a photo service called Fotki (which in my opinion is the best one) and have going on for 3000 pictures now uploaded. Comments can be left on any photo, I'd love to here what you think about them. Hand on heart, some are really good (I'm a modest person, honest), but some are total pap.

One of the other members told me that everyone of my pictures tells a story, that's probably one of the nicest things anyone’s ever said to me. My favourite gallery is probably the Yosemite National Park one. It really is hard to take a bad photo there though.

Some great photos GazE

Some great photos GazE

Some super pics!

Well, you did ask for outdoor... ;) :P :D (www.alex-hudson.co.uk/sheffieldforum/outdoors.jpg)

N.B.: This is a severely cropped picture of something that can't really be shown... ;) :P

Yeah right! We can ALL do that. Anyone else got pics of out-of-focus bushes(ahem)?

Call yerself a member of the fabled SF Photography Group? You'll have to do better than that, you suverner! :hihi:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j308/tess667/Moorlandmajor1.jpg

Just an example of my photography, comments would be welcomed

1. Yeah right! We can ALL do that. Anyone else got pics of out-of-focus bushes(ahem)?

2. Call yerself a member of the fabled SF Photography Group? You'll have to do better than that, you suverner! :hihi:

1. I have several more pictures of out-of-focus bushes...

2. Recent trip... (http://www.alex-hudson.co.uk/sheffieldforum/Llanberis15.jpg) :P ;)

1. I have several more pictures of out-of-focus bushes...

2. Recent trip... (http://www.alex-hudson.co.uk/sheffieldforum/Llanberis15.jpg) :P ;)
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j308/tess667/Moorlandmajor1.jpg

Just an example of my photography, comments would be welcomed

Both so good! And oh so different.....

Alex, I'm sure I recognise yours. Where was it?

Both so good! And oh so different.....

Alex, I'm sure I recognise yours. Where was it?

Llanberis, north Wales - Snowdonia National Park - I went there before I became virtually bed-ridden having to endure loan advertisements and garbage reruns of 'comedies'... Although, 'The Afternoon Play' in the afternoons can be interesting...

Llanberis, north Wales - Snowdonia National Park
Yes, I thought so. I was itching to be out there again when I saw your pic. Don't let redrobbo see it! :)

I wouldn't mind joining if this gets going.

I wouldn't mind joining if this gets going.

Well, it looks like it's going to!

However, no-one has yet really said what they'd like the Group to be, what they'd like it to offer......

PLEASE will people start posting their ideas? 'Else you'll be stuck with what I think it should be (seeing as I'm the one who started the thread, and I'm the one who has emailed Geoff) - do you really want that? :hihi:

I'd be interested. Got some photography going on at www.ShaneRounce.com
Be good to pick up tips from others and meet to discuss things etc.

I'd be interested. Got some photography going on at www.ShaneRounce.com
Be good to pick up tips from others and meet to discuss things etc.

Geez! SO many words! But some awfully cool pics too..... ;) Love those snails.

Some great photos GazE

Some super pics!

Thanks very much!

SHsheff your first post highlights what the group could and should be like, I'm not sure exactly what I'd want from the group to be honest. Tips on how to improve picture taking would be the main priority I think.

Tips on how to improve picture taking would be the main priority I think.

How would you like that to happen? By you selecting your fav pics, uploading them, posting links, and the rest of us looking/commenting? Or, following on from what I said about others' views not necessarily co-inciding with our own, by offering up the un-edited album (maybe via real-life laptops/disks) for selection...........?

I'd be in.

I used to post on flickr but my friend who is in the business warned me that those sites get 'raped' by magazines for stock shots.

I'd be in.

I used to post on flickr but my friend who is in the business warned me that those sites get 'raped' by magazines for stock shots.

We'd do no 'raping'. Any pics would be by adult consent only. ;)

Geez! SO many words! But some awfully cool pics too..... ;) Love those snails.
Thanks. I like to get photos of things that are different and the snails on my garden at night were the best in my opinion. :)
And yeah, I write alot.

One thing I would like from this is maybe people writing tips/tutorials, us meeting up to just generally get out and socialise, hell if we are widely spread then we could even get a database together of photos in Sheffield.

I also think it would be good to have certain "tasks". We could all strive to take the best photo that week etc. Maybe get our own gallery of "Photos of the week" here on SF.

One thing I would like from this is maybe people writing tips/tutorials, us meeting up to just generally get out and socialise, hell if we are widely spread then we could even get a database together of photos in Sheffield.

I also think it would be good to have certain "tasks". We could all strive to take the best photo that week etc. Maybe get our own gallery of "Photos of the week" here on SF.

What might be cool too is if we were all to go to the same place, same time, and then compare and contrast pics (hey, I never said this wasn't sad - but if you think it is, then look away NOW!).

Loving the ideas from you, SHANE-D-PAIN. Keep 'em coming!

How would you like that to happen? By you selecting your fav pics, uploading them, posting links, and the rest of us looking/commenting? Or, following on from what I said about others' views not necessarily co-inciding with our own, by offering up the un-edited album (maybe via real-life laptops/disks) for selection...........?
It's a good question to which I don't have 'the' answer. I think it would be pointless sharing our favourite photos to improve upon, they are probably our favourites as they are already good..? If we were having a photo meet, or group competition we could then share our favourite photo's or discuss why we took them or what influenced us etc.

What might be cool too is if we were all to go to the same place, same time, and then compare and contrast pics (hey, I never said this wasn't sad - but if you think it is, then look away NOW!).

Loving the ideas from you, SHANE-D-PAIN. Keep 'em coming!
You mean like take pictures of the place we are at and see how our styles vary?
Or just meet somewhere and take prints along with us to talk about?

I am up for either one. :P

And yeah, we could mix this in with the walking thing as you already stated and maybe take treks out in the Peak District and things to get some snaps.

It's a good question to which I don't have 'the' answer. I think it would be pointless sharing our favourite photos to improve upon, they are probably our favourites as they are already good..? If we were having a photo meet, or group competition we could then share our favourite photo's or discuss why we took them or what influenced us etc.
We could share photos that we might thnk have potential or seemed good at the time but did not turn out so...

You mean like take pictures of the place we are at and see how our styles vary?
Or just meet somewhere and take prints along with us to talk about?

I am up for either one. :P

And yeah, we could mix this in with the walking thing as you already stated and maybe take treks out in the Peak District and things to get some snaps.

It's been interesting already on the 'Walking' walks - different people take the 'same' shot, yet get a hugely different image. Personally, I focus (if I take one) on the sky, so my landscape tends to be a mere silhouette to show off the sky and clouds, whereas (for example) Grissom obviously focusses differently, and gets a lovely shot of the landscape.

It's been interesting already on the 'Walking' walks - different people take the 'same' shot, yet get a hugely different image. Personally, I focus (if I take one) on the sky, so my landscape tends to be a mere silhouette to show off the sky and clouds, whereas (for example) Grissom obviously focusses differently, and gets a lovely shot of the landscape.
I try and focus on something altogether different such as the bark on a tree or blades of grass.

Did you look at my London Photography?

Did you look at my London Photography?

Yes, I loved the detail that you showed.

I recommend Bradfield Parish Church as our first meeting place! I always mean to go up there and take some piccies but never get round to it. Beautiful church, surrounding buildings and countryside, something for everyone.

Ah, what exactly would you expect to be 'moderated out'?unwaranted criticism? from people who don't submit photos themselves. Trolling, I believe it's called

I assume I've just made myself unwelcome in the new group? ... exactly...? :(

I recommend Bradfield Parish Church as our first meeting place! I always mean to go up there and take some piccies but never get round to it. Beautiful church, surrounding buildings and countryside, something for everyone.
Sounds like a Plan. But it's not wierd that I have no idea where Bradfield is, is it?

And is anyone else using Digital?

I think Strix was thinking of the moderating on the Pets' Forum. I'm sure that if you've an unruly animal to control (a lynx, perhaps? or something else wild and untamed?) then an iron bar is an essential.

I'm sure the participants in the SF Photography Group will need far less nudging!

(tho I'm MOST happy to wait and see! :hihi:)

Membership request withdrawn

Thanks

You're ded right - most welcoming :suspect:

unwaranted criticism? from people who don't submit photos themselves. Trolling, I believe it's called

I assume I've just made myself unwelcome in the new group? ... exactly...? :(
No, I believe they are all valid points and appreciate you being so farward.
No one likes people trolling and criticism which just brings people down is no good.
People need to know what is wrong and what they can make better for sure but they don't need to hear that their photography is "****".

unwaranted criticism? from people who don't submit photos themselves. Trolling, I believe it's called

I assume I've just made myself unwelcome in the new group? ... exactly...? :(

I don't know....have you? I don't think the 'new group' has decided yet exactly what we're wanting to be! I'm not sure that criticism from un-contributing people would be described as 'trolling' - it could just be called 'comment from the public'!

However - as a quick aside to Shane - my fav would be your Thames pic - the one with all the water in front (I've lost the url, doh). I can appreciate the clean detail of the others, but (hey, call me old-fashioned) I love the calmness of the water in that shot.

Membership request withdrawn

Thanks

You're ded right - most welcoming :suspect:

That's hardly fair - I was trying to draw both sides together, and to find mutual ground.

I don't know....have you? I don't think the 'new group' has decided yet exactly what we're wanting to be! I'm not sure that criticism from un-contributing people would be described as 'trolling' - it could just be called 'comment from the public'!

However - as a quick aside to Shane - my fav would be your Thames pic - the one with all the water in front (I've lost the url, doh). I can appreciate the clean detail of the others, but (hey, call me old-fashioned) I love the calmness of the water in that shot.
Yeah I like that one too. The gradient of the blue in the water seems to have turned out amazing. And to think I only took that shot when we got lost. :P

I have alot more Photography on my other Computer. I'll have to try and slowly get it online. :)

More than happy to have me in this group then? :D

Sounds like a Plan. But it's not wierd that I have no idea where Bradfield is, is it?

And is anyone else using Digital?

(Old) Bradfield (if it's the place I'm thinking of) happens to have a rather nice pub (with bar food) called the Old Horns.........it's a super location, overlooking hills and moorland, to the north of Sheffield. Although it is served by public transport (bus) I'm sure lifts could be arranged if it were to be a destination of the SF Photography Group...............;)

And yes, a number of us use digital.

Sounds like a Plan. But it's not wierd that I have no idea where Bradfield is, is it?

And is anyone else using Digital?
Bradfield is on the North side of Sheffield, in the Peak District, very nice place. It was just a suggestion though, I think we are a fair way off organising anything like that yet.

I've only got a digital point and shoot at the minute, got the IXUS 800 when it came out. Really nice little camera, no complaints so far. I will be looking at getting a DSLR in the near future though, Canon are releasing a 400D model, which means the very nice 350D's price will drop steeply. That could definitely be a point of discussion actually, what lenses people have bought etc.

Membership request withdrawn

Thanks

You're ded right - most welcoming :suspect:
Come on Strix, it was just a bit of light humor, nothing was meant by anything that has been said. Join our 'yet to be made group', you must be interested or you wouldn't have shown an interest in the first place. Please.

(Old) Bradfield (if it's the place I'm thinking of) happens to have a rather nice pub (with bar food) called the Old Horns.........it's a super location, overlooking hills and moorland, to the north of Sheffield. Although it is served by public transport (bus) I'm sure lifts could be arranged if it were to be a destination of the SF Photography Group...............;)

And yes, a number of us use digital.
Okay, good to know I am not the only one sporting a Digital Camera. I do plan on taking Photography at College this year though so hopefully I'll be able to drag together some cash for a nice professional camera. :D

And yeah, just whacked some search terms in google and found bradfield church, looks pretty good.

got the IXUS 800 when it came out. Really nice little camera, no complaints so far.

I've a IXUS 500, had it since it came out...! No complaints, tho the next time it gets wet :suspect: if it doesn't come out of its coma, I'm going to look at something with a better zoom facility.

It's been a smashing point-and-shoot, tho, and small enough to keep in yer pocket 'just in case'. I've had some decent (imo) pics from it.

I can't even remember what Digital Camera it is, I know it's a Samsung but I don't pay that much attention the little bit of writing on the front since I am always peering at the screen on the back.

Anyway, lets have less discussion about What Cameras we own and more group planning. :P - It's not annoying me or anything but it just sounds like a good thread to start when we get a Forum, seems a shame to post all that stuff here. :P

Anyway, lets have less discussion about What Cameras we own and more group planning. :P -

Go fer it! (I've told ya all, if you don't say what you'd like, you'll get stuck with what you don't want......)

I had a Sony P200 before my IXUS. It was a great camera, all of the travel pictures on my site were taken using the P200. On the Milan ones though there were really large dust spots that ruined some of the photos. The lense isn't properly sealed so there is dust ingrains. It was fixable but you have to take the camera apart to do it (to get right down to the sensor). I decided to get another camera after that, as I didn't want a possibility that anymore of my experiences couldn't be captured on 'film'.

The main reason I got the IXUS 800 in the end was because of the 4X zoom, for a tiny camera its great.

Go fer it! (I've told ya all, if you don't say what you'd like, you'll get stuck with what you don't want......)
Okay, I think we should really just throw ideas around until you hear back from Geoff and then get soemthing solid setup after a group is created.

Okay, I think we should really just throw ideas around until you hear back from Geoff and then get soemthing solid setup after a group is created.

I quite agree - after I hear back from Geoff, we'll be in business. However, I'm conscious of the fact that not everone is around 24/7 ;) so it's good to take the opportunity now to get the feedback from the people around tonight.

We can, of course, alter stuff to suit after the group is set up, but I'd rather like it to be started along the lines of what everyone wants.

So.....what's everyone else looking for, from the Photography Group? Real-life meetings? Posting open links on the forum?

Photo expeditions would be fab - for example taking night scenes of the city would provide opportunities for those that may not want to take pics alone in the middle of nowhere in the dark :)

Other ideas might be pics of landscapes, street scenes and buildings [new/old/falling to bits] and the Graffiti :suspect:

Wildlife and Landscapes good too, needless to say ! Love the texture of the rocks we've seen on the forum walks and how the light falls on them :thumbsup:

Maybe people might wanna go to the zoo and photograph animals ?

My next outing might be to Manchester or Robin Hood airport to take pics of planes. Might not be of interest to many people though :P

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?p=1461936#post1461936

So.....what's everyone else looking for, from the Photography Group? Real-life meetings? Posting open links on the forum?
Totally, 100% not helpful, but all of the above! If we are a group of like minded people we should be able to do all three. Meetups to take the photos then posting links afterwards for discussion.

Grissom, I'm so glad you've joined this thread, I had a look at some of your photos earlier tonight. They are fantastic, I'm seriosuly considering joining the walking group too, it looks as though you go to some fabulous places.

Now please bear in mind that Im blind as a bat so these pics arent perfect.

Tree fetish (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/Doppler1/SANY0071.jpg)
I have to take pics that are either very close or well lit or pointed out to me by my other half.

Flower (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/Doppler1/SANY0120.jpg)

Some bird or other. (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/Doppler1/SANY0115.jpg)

Totally, 100% not helpful, but all of the above! If we are a group of like minded people we should be able to do all three. Meetups to take the photos then posting links afterwards for discussion.

Funny that you posted yours, whilst I was wondering how to respond to Grissom's post....

Photo expeditions would be fab - for example taking night scenes of the city would provide opportunities for those that may not want to take pics alone in the middle of nowhere in the dark :)

Other ideas might be pics of landscapes, street scenes and buildings [new/old/falling to bits] and the Graffiti :suspect:

Wildlife and Landscapes good too, needless to say ! Love the texture of the rocks we've seen on the forum walks and how the light falls on them :thumbsup:

Yes, np.


Maybe people might wanna go to the zoo and photograph animals ?
Erm, no!

My next outing might be to Manchester or Robin Hood airport to take pics of planes. Might not be of interest to many people though :P

Most certainly not!

However, horses for courses! I'm sure my own choice of to-die-for locations would bore some of you stupid, and Grissom's venues may well send some of you into a frenzy of excitement (please don't send details). It'd be excellent if we were able to develop a group of people with a common interest (photography) but diverse enough specialisation that there was something for everyone....

Now please bear in mind that Im blind as a bat so these pics arent perfect.

Tree fetish (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/Doppler1/SANY0071.jpg)
I have to take pics that are either very close or well lit or pointed out to me by my other half.

Flower (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/Doppler1/SANY0120.jpg)

Some bird or other. (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/Doppler1/SANY0115.jpg)

Just love that flower! And that bird! They both look like they've been stuck on afterwards, they're so clear......... :)

Glad you liked them, one advantage of my crabby sight is if something moves, I see it, if it stays still, it blurs into the background, so I get used to waiting for a blur to move, and once it does... its mine.

Glad you liked them, one advantage of my crabby sight is if something moves, I see it, if it stays still, it blurs into the background, so I get used to waiting for a blur to move, and once it does... its mine.

Hehe, is that how you catch your women? [Edit: sorry, irreverent comment] ;)

A few more.

Dragonfly (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/Doppler1/nydKvAsw3gSHjb2g8CWGt5xCzR1EUQ5g030.jpg)

another bird or other. (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/Doppler1/SANY0086.jpg)

Storm. (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/Doppler1/02lVus1njwpjLIf7jhVQmaYNkDXOSrgT030.jpg)

A few more.

Dragonfly (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/Doppler1/nydKvAsw3gSHjb2g8CWGt5xCzR1EUQ5g030.jpg)

another bird or other. (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/Doppler1/SANY0086.jpg)

Storm. (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i159/Doppler1/02lVus1njwpjLIf7jhVQmaYNkDXOSrgT030.jpg)

Ok, you'll do. Your wildlife pics are lovely!

I've a IXUS 500, had it since it came out...! No complaints, tho the next time it gets wet :suspect: if it doesn't come out of its coma, I'm going to look at something with a better zoom facility.

It's been a smashing point-and-shoot, tho, and small enough to keep in yer pocket 'just in case'. I've had some decent (imo) pics from it.
You can get lens adaptors for some of the non-pro models, which may fit the bill. Not sure if they do one for the IXUS, but they do ones for the canon A30/A40/A70/A80 and whatever the next model up was that I can't remember the number of

You can get lens adaptors for some of the non-pro models, which may fit the bill. Not sure if they do one for the IXUS, but they do ones for the canon A30/A40/A70/A80 and whatever the next model up was that I can't remember the number of

I don't think there's any place on mine for extras to be added on. It's got a 3x physical zoom, and a 12x digital zoom. In the instruction manual it warns that the digital zoom isn't as good, and they didn't lie!

Ah, you need a tripod by the time you've digitally zoomed on my (soon to be replaced) A30. I've a mini one, which is great for taking pics of the whole group whilst on a mountain, if you can find a suitable rock to set up on :)

the adapators for the non-pro cameras are sometimes ones that slide over the retractable lens (I think). Mine does have a ring that clips out to accommodate the additional set up, and the reason I got it at the time was that it was the only one in it's price bracket I could get a fish eye lens for. Needless to say, 2/3 years later, I still don't have the additional lens :roll:

unwaranted criticism? from people who don't submit photos themselves. Trolling, I believe it's called

I assume I've just made myself unwelcome in the new group? ... exactly...? :(
Many folk might not feel able to share their photographic efforts with the public, even in the context of a friendly photography group on Sheffield Forum. The standard of photos posted so far has been very high and I for one would feel a little inhibited about sharing some of my efforts in such company. That doesn't preclude me (or other similarly sensitive souls) from participating in the group, reading others' posts, admiring others' photographs and hopefully picking up a few tips. The occasional light-hearted comment (even - shock, horror - something which is slightly OT) wasn't regarded as a crime the last time I checked, even if they might not be your cup of tea.

As for unwarrented criticism; I think it's fairly easy to spot troll-like comments and distinguish them from those made by someone who calls a spade a bloody shovel ;) . Hardly cause to moderate the group 'with an iron rod', something which I would find unwelcoming.

Many folk might not feel able to share their photographic efforts with the public........The standard of photos posted so far has been very high and I for one would feel a little inhibited about sharing some of my efforts in such company. That doesn't preclude me (or other similarly sensitive souls) from participating in the group, reading others' posts, admiring others' photographs and hopefully picking up a few tips.

Y'know, Hecate, I do understand what you mean about being inhibited - but it's a bit like the SF Writers' Group situation, isn't it?: I would dearly love to have access to their creative writing (or whatever it is that they do behind those closed doors) but I'm not prepared to submit my own efforts to the group so have to accept that I can't see what the members do.

That's why I wondered if we should have a 'closed access' (or whatever it's called) for the photography group too - so that only people who are in it get to look at each other's photos. Otherwise, we may well have a situation whereby only confident people will submit their photos to public scrutiny on the open forum, and less confident (but interested and keen) people will leave theirs firmly on the hard drive. I'd be in the second category!

Confident people (which might include us in time, who knows) would always have the option of posting their pics on the forum via a link to photobucket or similar, but it would maybe give more cautious people the courage to submit their photos if it were to a known group.

Another aspect that concerns me is that I don't WANT to share my photos with any member of Joe Public who happens to click on the forum, and in fact would decline to post public links from that point of view alone.

It seems a shame to have got so far with the enthusiasm to start the group, and then have it structured in such a way that people (including me) daren't (or won't) use it for the very purpose it was set up for!

Ps - on the subject of making comments - I reckon that if it's within the 'safety' of a closed group, the comments are likely to be constructive, nuturing, and relatively gentle. I think it'd be all too easy for non-group members who aren't themselves posting any photos but just idly flicking down our thread (if we didn't have a closed group but just posted links on the open forum) to perhaps be a bit flippant, dismissive or even just plain nasty!

I do see your point, SHsheff, about a closed access group. It would also go some way to help those worried about copyright issues and/or having their photos 'stolen' or linked to without their permission.

I'd be more than happy to have an arrangement similar to that used by the Writers Group, whereby access to members' work is password-restricted. This would work well, as long as there was no compulsionto submit.

I'd like to see the group used also as a place to exchange tips, recommend web sites and equipment and generally chat about photography-related issues (however loose the connection might be). As with the Writers Group, access to this area wouldn't require a password. I'm not sure if this is what you had in mind?

I'd be more than happy to have an arrangement similar to that used by the Writers Group, whereby access to members' work is password-restricted. This would work well, as long as there was no compulsionto submit.


Is there no compulsion to submit in the Writers' Group, then? So you mean I can get to read what they write but not submit anything myself? Ooh, I'll get miself joined up, then! :)

Seriously, I think it would be only fair that people joining the 'closed' bit of the group would contribute something of themselves. People who just want to look at other people's photos have a whole wide internet out there - and of course, Photography Group members always have the option of posting public links if they're comfortable with non-contributing people seeing their photos.


I'd like to see the group used also as a place to exchange tips, recommend web sites and equipment and generally chat about photography-related issues (however loose the connection might be). As with the Writers Group, access to this area wouldn't require a password. I'm not sure if this is what you had in mind?

I certainly don't see a need to password-protect any of that stuff, Hecate. I don't care WHO reads my thoughts on equipment or recommended websites! :)

Two points here -

1) The Group isn't even in existence yet, and as I haven't yet had a response from my email to Geoff maybe it never will exist ;)
and
2) If the consensus is that I'm way too sensitive and the rest of the intended members don't want a 'closed access' for photo sharing, then that's cool. These are just my own views.

I'd like to see the group used also as a place to exchange tips, recommend web sites and equipment and generally chat about photography-related issues (however loose the connection might be). As with the Writers Group, access to this area wouldn't require a password. I'm not sure if this is what you had in mind?
I don't think we'd be able to recruit more members unless the majority of the posts are open to public viewing. All discussions about camera models, lenses or anything generally photo related should be open for viewing. When everyone sees what a friendly bunch we are I’m sure they’ll be masses looking to join :). As can be seen from my signature I am a person who genuinely enjoys sharing my work for all to see, but if other people aren’t happy to do that I will join in with a password protected group. The group can decide what remains within the password protected area (if Geoff agrees to set up the group in the first place of course).

Is there no compulsion to submit in the Writers' Group, then? So you mean I can get to read what they write but not submit anything myself? Ooh, I'll get miself joined up, then! :) ...
As far as I'm aware, there's no compulsion. The intention to submit once confident and happy enough to do so is sufficient, I believe.
...Seriously, I think it would be only fair that people joining the 'closed' bit of the group would contribute something of themselves. People who just want to look at other people's photos have a whole wide internet out there...
Well quite. However, it would also prevent those who don't wish to share their work from benefiting from the experience of seeing, and learning from, others' compositions.

Regarding a photography group, I would be very interested. What would I like it to be and what would I like to get out of it? Tricky...

From reading the thread, nearly everyone has a different preference in their style of photography - landscape, nature, portrait, action - so trips may or may not be appropriate.

However, everyone has an opinion and is entitled to it. We could all learn from each other. Therefore, a chance to meet other photographers, talk 'shop' about gear, gain constructive feedback on shots and swap tips on Photoshop would be ideal. Perhaps a chance for the thick skinned members to 'showcase' shot and get feedback from the group.

I'd love feedback on my photography and maybe the odd trip somewhere out of my core interest to stretch my skills.

By the way, I mostly take sports/action shots, usually of push bikes (being pushed - to their limits):
http://gravity-slave.deviantart.com/gallery/

I'd also like to register an interest. I wondered if anyone had thought of using this as an opportunity to record what's left of 'old' Sheffield. There are so many changes going on in the city. Its not the same place I remember growing up in!.

I'm also a graphic artist and I may be able to provide a few suggestions regarding how to get the best out of your photos using software packages (ie Photoshop, if you have it).

Cheers.

For all who are interested, there is a free photography workshop being run by the BBC - http://www.bbc.co.uk/southyorkshire/content/articles/2006/08/22/wildlife_where_i_live_workshops.shtml

Urban Wildlife in Rotherham
Wednesday, 30th August, 17.45 - 19.45
Rotherham canal/River Don
Photographer Simon Brown will be focusing on finding wildlife shots in the urban location of the canal walk in Rotherham.

Come prepared to look twice and be surprised by the abundance of wildlife supported by the River Don and the canal. This walk involves walking approximately two miles. Please enquire if you have access needs. There are 12 places in this workshop.

You will need to bring: A digital camera, suitable walking shoes, waterproof clothing (e.g. raincoat). Assemble at Rotherham Library, Walker Place Rotherham S65 1JH from 17.30 onwards. There are bag storage facilities at the library. You must be 16 or over to take part in this workshop.

How to book your place
All workshop places are free and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. You will be asked for telephone contact details incase of changes to the course. Because numbers are limited you will only be able to reserve a place for yourself or yourself and one other person - sorry, no group bookings.

To book, call the BBC Radio Sheffield Action Line on: 0114 267 5444 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

I'd also like to register an interest. I wondered if anyone had thought of using this as an opportunity to record what's left of 'old' Sheffield. There are so many changes going on in the city. Its not the same place I remember growing up in!.

I'm also a graphic artist and I may be able to provide a few suggestions regarding how to get the best out of your photos using software packages (ie Photoshop, if you have it).

Cheers.
Yeah, I am also a graphics designer/artist and have a few tips to share. Checkout www.TeenageForums.com for one of my latest designs.

I would like to support this idea for a forum.

Photography does seem to have found new followers with the advent of digital cameras. My own interest in photography was refreshed with the advent of almost affordable digital SLR cameras.

Grinder

Ok, just a quick recap, so far it looks as though the following people would be interested in the group (to different levels of participation):

Shsheff
Taxman
jen_t
Le Phantom
Grissom
Evildrneil
Dafoot
Metalman
Jabberwocky
Roger
mr_chris
Phanerothyme
Strix
tess667
Draggletail
Shoeshine
kentboy119
Hecate
caz_ol
fuzzy
SHANE-D-PAIN
Bojolo
gravity-slave
chrisp7091
GrinderBloke
Me

Apologies if I’ve missed anyone out or added anyone in error. Any word from Geoff yet about getting this started? 26 people showing an interest in just over a day, considering it was bank holiday weekend, and I think a few people won’t have been at work today, that’s really good. Off too a great start.

And me
:)

And me
:)
Bah! It took 2 minutes for my list to be ruined and out of date. 27 and counting...

Any word from Geoff yet about getting this started? 26 people showing an interest in just over a day, considering it was bank holiday weekend, and I think a few people won’t have been at work today, that’s really good. Off too a great start.

I sent Geoff the email 28 August 2006 13:14. Only yesterday! I wrote the email after I'd posted my post #14 (page 1 - now on page 9!), when it was becoming apparent that there was some interest.

As soon as I hear anything, I'll let you all know. Any more thoughts please on how you all want the Group to operate? I know we've had a few people share their views, but most people haven't said yet.

Yeah, I am also a graphics designer/artist and have a few tips to share. Checkout www.TeenageForums.com for one of my latest designs.

Shane - good to come across a fellow professional on the forum!!. Did you design the graphics for the teenage site?. Cool stuff if you did!. I make video games myself. If you're into point and click adventures, watch out for 'Broken Sword 4'. Some of my art in there!.

Its great to see this group may take off. Looking forward to participating with my pitiful efforts:) !.

Bah! It took 2 minutes for my list to be ruined and out of date. 27 and counting...

For the Writing Group I placed interested user names on a Notepad File, with constant updating, from my OP'ed Thread

Once the Group was running I started a thread, locked it and copied/pasted the list to that particular thread. As each new "Writing" Member applicant is advised by PM from me that a password will be issued, I continually edit that thread to add the new "Writing" Members name to the list so I have a minute by minute knowledge of the "Writing" Member List. Any applicant for a password can see their names appear virtually at the instant I PM JoeP asking for a password to be sent to him/her. If their name doesn't appear on there, it's because I have failed to complete their application. I'm pleased to report that it's not happened up to now on my watch.

If a password system operates on this proposed Group I suggest you will need to do the same. I also check my PM's immediately and attend to new applications as a first priority above all else on SF.

Few snaps from today in Rother Valley :

Swans :

http://www.rtapper.plus.com/Swans/slides/Angled-Swan-Portrait.html

http://www.rtapper.plus.com/Swans/slides/Normal-Swan-Portrait.html

Mutant Swan :P :

http://www.rtapper.plus.com/Swans/slides/Pink-Swan-Portrait.html

Clouds :

http://www.rtapper.plus.com/Skies%20and%20Sunsets/slides/Clouds-over-Rother-Valley.html

Brilliant pics!
Absolutely brilliant! This section of the forum is going to be a real magnet isnt it?

Shane - good to come across a fellow professional on the forum!!. Did you design the graphics for the teenage site?. Cool stuff if you did!. I make video games myself. If you're into point and click adventures, watch out for 'Broken Sword 4'. Some of my art in there!.

Its great to see this group may take off. Looking forward to participating with my pitiful efforts:) !.
Yeah I did all the graphics from scratch. I work in Vector art and stuff like that.

Looking forward to us getting our own Forum and arranging meetings etc..

For the Writing Group I placed interested user names on a Notepad File, with constant updating, from my OP'ed Thread

Once the Group was running I started a thread, locked it and copied/pasted the list to that particular thread. As each new "Writing" Member applicant is advised by PM from me that a password will be issued, I continually edit that thread to add the new "Writing" Members name to the list so I have a minute by minute knowledge of the "Writing" Member List. Any applicant for a password can see their names appear virtually at the instant I PM JoeP asking for a password to be sent to him/her. If their name doesn't appear on there, it's because I have failed to complete their application. I'm pleased to report that it's not happened up to now on my watch.

If a password system operates on this proposed Group I suggest you will need to do the same. I also check my PM's immediately and attend to new applications as a first priority above all else on SF.
Something like that will be required I think. I'm happy to take a leading role if that's what people want but this is SHsheffs baby, as the person who's idea it was to start the group, so all decisions should go through them. Although it's a group it would be best if one person dealt with the majority of the administration so things aren't confused. Does everyone else feel the same on that?

You can add my name to the list :)

I can take "snapshots" but am looking for tips to make shots more interesting :thumbsup:

Here are some of my recent snaps:

dragonfly (http://images3.fotopic.net/?iid=yxvkv3&noresize=1&nostamp=1&quality=70)

Midnight (http://images2.fotopic.net/?iid=yxvkv7&noresize=1&nostamp=1&quality=70)

Midnight boats (http://images5.fotopic.net/?iid=yxvlyu&noresize=1&nostamp=1&quality=70)

Stratford Swan (http://images5.fotopic.net/?iid=yxvkvy&noresize=1&nostamp=1&quality=70)

Waterfall (http://images2.fotopic.net/?iid=yxvkv2&noresize=1&nostamp=1&quality=70)

Sunset (http://images1.fotopic.net/?iid=yxvkvs&noresize=1&nostamp=1&quality=70)

Town Hall (http://images5.fotopic.net/?iid=yxvkv5&noresize=1&nostamp=1&quality=70)

Victory77 (http://images1.fotopic.net/?iid=yxvkv1&noresize=1&nostamp=1&quality=70)

Can you add my name to the list please?

Midnight. That is one hell of a pic! The others were great but Midnight was just unbelievable.

I really like the Photo entitled "Waterfall". Just looks so hectic.

Count me in on this group too. Just bought my first digital camera so will be looking for hints and tips on how to get the best out of it.

Count me in on this group too.
Ok, that makes it a nice round 30 then I think. Any more for any more?

You can add my name to the list :)

I can take "snapshots" but am looking for tips to make shots more interesting :thumbsup:

Here are some of my recent snaps:

dragonfly (http://images3.fotopic.net/?iid=yxvkv3&noresize=1&nostamp=1&quality=70)

Midnight (http://images2.fotopic.net/?iid=yxvkv7&noresize=1&nostamp=1&quality=70)

Midnight boats (http://images5.fotopic.net/?iid=yxvlyu&noresize=1&nostamp=1&quality=70)

Stratford Swan (http://images5.fotopic.net/?iid=yxvkvy&noresize=1&nostamp=1&quality=70)

Waterfall (http://images2.fotopic.net/?iid=yxvkv2&noresize=1&nostamp=1&quality=70)

Sunset (http://images1.fotopic.net/?iid=yxvkvs&noresize=1&nostamp=1&quality=70)

Town Hall (http://images5.fotopic.net/?iid=yxvkv5&noresize=1&nostamp=1&quality=70)

Victory77 (http://images1.fotopic.net/?iid=yxvkv1&noresize=1&nostamp=1&quality=70)

Is the Midnight Boats taken in Scarbrough???:huh:

I'm well pleased with the interest so far. I wasn't sure that anyone would be interested (apart from the handful of us who'd already started swoping links to our pics, which gave me the inspiration) so it's excellent that it looks like there's the makings of a really active group here!

:)

30, wow. This built itself up quick.
Where's Geoff at?

30, wow. This built itself up quick.
Where's Geoff at?

To be fair to Geoff, I only emailed him at lunchtime on the 28th, which was yesterday! If you take a look back over the thread, an awful lot has happened since then. I have, however, just sent another message to say that we've over 30 people interested now, and folk are champing at the bit.

:thumbsup:

To be fair to Geoff, I only emailed him at lunchtime on the 28th, which was yesterday! If you take a look back over the thread, an awful lot has happened since then. I have, however, just sent another message to say that we've over 30 people interested now, and folk are champing at the bit.

:thumbsup:
Ok, fair enough.

Is the Midnight Boats taken in Scarbrough???:huh:

It's actually the Barbican in Plymouth...

;)

You can add my name to the list :)

I can take "snapshots" but am looking for tips to make shots more interesting :thumbsup:

Here are some of my recent snaps:

dragonfly (http://images3.fotopic.net/?iid=yxvkv3&noresize=1&nostamp=1&quality=70)


Great pic! But it's a damselfly. Dragonflies are much bigger and can't fold their wings.:) And I just noticed that your camera date is set one year ahead to 2007.

Great pic! But it's a damselfly. Dragonflies are much bigger and can't fold their wings.:) And I just noticed that your camera date is set one year ahead to 2007.

Thanks, I'm not a wildlife expert so wasn't sure :huh:

The camera was new and I hadn't set the date properly. I also used a bit of poetic licence with a couple of the shots - it wasn't actually midnight but about 11........;)

It's actually the Barbican in Plymouth...

;)

Great shot, I shows it to Mr Tess and he said Scarbrough too!!

Yep, I'd be interested, count me in please.

Thanks, I'm not a wildlife expert so wasn't sure :huh:

The camera was new and I hadn't set the date properly. I also used a bit of poetic licence with a couple of the shots - it wasn't actually midnight but about 11........;)
Insects and Inverts are my favourite live subjects, but they are incredibly hard to photograph, especially flying things. Slugs are more camera friendly as they don't move so fast.

I use one of these (http://www.steves-digicams.com/2002_reviews/nikon3500.html) for macro shots as it will focus on a subject only 2.5cm away from the lens. Still saving up for one of these (http://tinyurl.com/dkgnp) for my SLR

Ok, that makes it a nice round 30 then I think. Any more for any more?

yeah you can sign me up, i work more with moving image than stills but i used to enjoy going out and taking pictures and would like to get involved again, once i get some of my old pics together ill post a few. there is some great work on here!!

A moving image section.... sounds good.

A moving image section.... sounds good.

not too sure how many people work with video cameras but it could be an interesting one.

Okay I have revived my really poor digital camera. Be kind to me I am off out now to see what I can do with it. I took a lovely picture of my ratties as Jabber has already seen here (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g254/fox20thc/buffySlinky.jpg)

So be kind to me, I know Im not very good but I am going to try :D

not too sure how many people work with video cameras but it could be an interesting one.
Well most digital cameras have a video ability on them. Plus we could download the movies to utube or photobucket.

Well most digital cameras have a video ability on them. Plus we could download the movies to utube or photobucket.

yeah thats true, some are of really poor quality though, but you can still make interesting short films or whatever you want to do really.

so what will happen in this photography group, are people willing to give tips or tutorials on how to improve digi pictures, or will meetings take place - generally whats it all about :)

Okay I have revived my really poor digital camera. Be kind to me I am off out now to see what I can do with it. I took a lovely picture of my ratties as Jabber has already seen here (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g254/fox20thc/buffySlinky.jpg)

So be kind to me, I know Im not very good but I am going to try :D
I love the pic. Did you add their names on afterwards in some way?

I love the pic. Did you add their names on afterwards in some way?

Yup I dont have photoshop (Im poor) so used paint.net cos its free :D

Yup I dont have photoshop (Im poor) so used paint.net cos its free :D
Nice one, I might have a bash at that too later.

...so what will happen in this photography group, are people willing to give tips or tutorials on how to improve digi pictures, or will meetings take place - generally whats it all about :)

For me...sharing pics online, comment on images, peer review if you like!
But can we agree not to limit to digi? ;)

Same principles apply to film photography.

...I took a lovely picture of my ratties as Jabber has already seen here (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g254/fox20thc/buffySlinky.jpg)


Lovely cute ratties...can I keep them? ;)

Lovely cute ratties...can I keep them? ;)

You can VIRTUALLY have them dafoot :hihi:

You can VIRTUALLY have them dafoot :hihi:
Bah! :mad:
Oh well... doubt they would get wiv my little 'uns anyway :P :D

For me...sharing pics online, comment on images, peer review if you like!
But can we agree not to limit to digi? ;)

Same principles apply to film photography.

yeah you have to keep original photography alive!, unfortunately ive just sold my 35mm as i hardly ever used it.

Bah! :mad:
Oh well... doubt they would get wiv my little 'uns anyway :P :D

My girls are very piccy :hihi:

For me...sharing pics online, comment on images, peer review if you like!
But can we agree not to limit to digi? ;)

Same principles apply to film photography.

And then some. Digicams are getting better there's no question. 10 years ago I was using Kodak DC20 (http://tinyurl.com/65m58). But film photography still has the edge in resolution and dynamic range, and digicams tend to be quite poor at B&W.

For me...sharing pics online, comment on images, peer review if you like!
But can we agree not to limit to digi? ;)

Same principles apply to film photography.
We can agree anything, nothings been set up yet :)! By that do you mean that we share and comment upon film photographs/cameras as well, or do you mean videos? We can do whatever really, now’s the time to discuss it. I know I’m being a bit presumptuous but I started to write an FAQ last night, and tried to do a group structure. Involving video into it won’t be much trouble, we’ll just have to mark what threads refer too in the subject.

It would be nice if someone on the group had access to a telescope and a good film camera.
That would make it perfect for me.

We can agree anything, nothings been set up yet :)! By that do you mean that we share and comment upon film photographs/cameras as well, or do you mean videos? We can do whatever really, now’s the time to discuss it. I know I’m being a bit presumptuous but I started to write an FAQ last night, and tried to do a group structure. Involving video into it won’t be much trouble, we’ll just have to mark what threads refer too in the subject.

maybe a few hints on light, how to create pictures rich in colour, how to create the perfect scene, how to improve using Photoshop, stuff like that would interest me :)

maybe a few hints on light, how to create pictures rich in colour, how to create the perfect scene, how to improve using Photoshop, stuff like that would interest me :)
Although those could be covered in an FAQ I thought we'd probably leave stuff like that to be discussed in the threads, otherwise it's be pointless to have the discussion? One persons view will undoubtedly be different from someone elses so an FAQ telling you how to set the perfect scheme won't work (or at least it won't help photograpic flair, everyones pictures would look the same :))

:wave: Hi, Im new to the forum and would love to share some photos, I'm new to photograthy but really enjoy it and would like to hear of any tips ect..will watch the thread with great interest.

My girls are very piccy :hihi:

Girls eh? mebbe they will get on with my 3 boys :hihi: :love:

:wave: Hi, Im new to the forum and would love to share some photos, I'm new to photograthy but really enjoy it and would like to hear of any tips ect..will watch the thread with great interest.
Welcome to the forum!:)

...By that do you mean that we share and comment upon film photographs/cameras as well, or do you mean videos?

yeah 35mm stills. I don't use film really.
Of course some will be using other formats too (eg slides, larger format film etc) but I was just responding to a comment that implied (to me at least) the poster was thinking of digi pics oly.

Although those could be covered in an FAQ I thought we'd probably leave stuff like that to be discussed in the threads, otherwise it's be pointless to have the discussion? One persons view will undoubtedly be different from someone elses so an FAQ telling you how to set the perfect scheme won't work (or at least it won't help photograpic flair, everyones pictures would look the same :))

yeah i get what you mean, no probs. Just had a quick look through your photo's, I travelled to Australia 2 years ago, and went up to cape tribulation and fraser island, some great memories came flooding back!! i lost my camera on trip so i had no pics of these places at all - some quality ones on your page! taa

yeah 35mm stills. I don't use film really.
Of course some will be using other formats too (eg slides, larger format film etc) but I was just responding to a comment that implied (to me at least) the poster was thinking of digi pics oly.
If we can help it, it won't be limited to digital only, its a photograph (and film?) group. I'm well aware that some people still feel that film cameras are better. It'll be open to everyone. If we only discuss online though, and don't do meets, you'll have to have a scanning facility to share your work. If you haven't got a scanner I can recommend one that does negatives. Have a look at my album, all of the older ones of my dog are ones that I scanned in from the negatives.

yeah i get what you mean, no probs. Just had a quick look through your photo's, I travelled to Australia 2 years ago, and went up to cape tribulation and fraser island, some great memories came flooding back!! i lost my camera on trip so i had no pics of these places at all - some quality ones on your page! taa
Thanks very much! I loved Cape Tribulation and Frazer Island, they were both lovely places. At the Cape one of those massive birds that kills people by kicking them came out of a bush right infront of me. I took pictures of our guide running down the road guiding the group that was in front of us away from this bird. Not seen anyone looked quite that panicked.

If we can help it, it won't be limited to digital only, its a photograph (and film?) group. I'm well aware that some people still feel that film cameras are better. It'll be open to everyone. If we only discuss online though, and don't do meets, you'll have to have a scanning facility to share your work. If you haven't got a scanner I can recommend one that does negatives. Have a look at my album, all of the older ones of my dog are ones that I scanned in from the negatives.

Not a matter of which is better. That is largely irrelevant.

Getting my olde worlde style pics digital is not a problem ;)


its a photograph (and film?) group

Still a photo if it was made with film...sorry being pedantic now :thumbsup:

Welcome to the forum!:)
Thanks Jabberwocky:)

Still a photo if it was made with film...sorry being pedantic now :thumbsup:
I actually meant video "film". There's an inherant danger of typing quickly and posting messages when you know your bosses are walking throughout the office :suspect:.

Yup I dont have photoshop (Im poor) so used paint.net cos its free :D

Here is the link to paint.NET http://www.getpaint.net

Note you will also need MS .NET framework installed, this can be installed with MS update.

GazE ,
Had a look at your pics they were great,boxers are lovely dogs, look at my avatar to see my two.

GazE ,
Had a look at your pics they were great,boxers are lovely dogs, look at my avatar to see my two.
You've got 2!? Double the trouble lol!

Count me in as another interested party - I noticed this thread a couple of days ago and forgot to come back to it! I'd be particularly interested in the odd trip out, as someone said earlier there are places and times when it's nice to have a bit of company!


Insects and Inverts are my favourite live subjects, but they are incredibly hard to photograph, especially flying things. Slugs are more camera friendly as they don't move so fast.

I use one of these (http://www.steves-digicams.com/2002_reviews/nikon3500.html) for macro shots as it will focus on a subject only 2.5cm away from the lens. Still saving up for one of these (http://tinyurl.com/dkgnp) for my SLR
Is it for a digital or film slr? I got a Sigma 50mm macro and the digital body gives it that bit extra equivalent focal length. I was very pleasantly surprised how sharp it is too for the £100 or so I paid - really made me notice the shortcomings in the kit lens of my 300D!

yeah 35mm stills. I don't use film really.
Of course some will be using other formats too (eg slides, larger format film etc) but I was just responding to a comment that implied (to me at least) the poster was thinking of digi pics oly.

Sorry, I've been out for the day. I think it makes a lot of sense to use other formats too. Hard copy is easy to pass around for other people to comment on (in a irl meeting) - how would we do anything moving (like video) or slides? Online, I guess, unless people bring laptops to the meetings? How would we look at slides? Anyone any ideas on this?

I've chased via the 'Contact us' button to see what's happening re the authorisation for the Group, btw. There's certainly a whole load of interest!

:thumbsup:

Hi, I'm afraid I haven't had a chance to read the whole thread but I would be interested too.

I've done a reasonable amount of photography and photoshop at college, but that's come to an end as far as official tuition is concerned. But I've just bought a pretty good second hand digital and would like to use that for art and general usage. Being part of a group would give me that extra push to make the most of my expensive toy! I also feel a bit stupid because the manual controls on a film camera are rendered ridiculously obscure to access in my digital. I don't want to just use it as a point and shoot. :)

Hi, I'm afraid I haven't had a chance to read the whole thread but I would be interested too.

I've done a reasonable amount of photography and photoshop at college, but that's come to an end as far as official tuition is concerned. But I've just bought a pretty good second hand digital and would like to use that for art and general usage. Being part of a group would give me that extra push to make the most of my expensive toy! I also feel a bit stupid because the manual controls on a film camera are rendered ridiculously obscure to access in my digital. I don't want to just use it as a point and shoot. :)
Off topic for a sec, I wonder how many forumers are artists? That might be an idea for an art group.
Ok back to topic!:)

Off topic for a sec, I wonder how many forumers are artists?
Is photograpgy an art?

Is photograpgy an art?
God yes but i was thinking more of oils and watercolours.

God yes but i was thinking more of oils and watercolours.

Get Purdyamos into that Group! ;)

Get Purdyamos into that Group! ;)
Ok I put out a few feelers.
I love to feel.

All this talk of photos has go me wanting to put a gallery of mine together, can anyone recommend any software for building galleries?

I've just grabbed JAlbum but I seem to recall and application which allowed me to put a bit of narative against each image, cannot find it now.

Grinder

PS for Win32

Off topic for a sec, I wonder how many forumers are artists? That might be an idea for an art group.
Ok back to topic!:)

Sounds interesting. I'm a professional artist in the games industry but I also paint and draw using traditional methods. Could be good to meet some like minded people - especially any illustrators who might be out there....

I suggested ages ago (was it only less than 48 hours? Gosh, this thread has moved SO QUICKLY!) that we could, maybe, once we got going, hold an exhibition or even a craft-fair-type selling-scenario.

There are clearly so many people on SF who have talent.

Just waiting for Geoff to come back to me, then we'll be able to set this whole thing up.

However, SF is a true community group (open to anyone: Sheffield residents, ex-Sheffield residents, I-like-the-SF-even-tho-I-live-thousandsofmilesaway-people) and I reckon we'd be able to find some gallery (I'm talking about irl, not just a virtual, internet one) that would exhibit our work!

Just need official authorisation, and we'll be away. ;)

Being the Forum Technophobe, I'm not in the least bit interested in taking photographs, and (of course!) I don't even possess a camera. However, I have followed this thread with interest, and think that the OP, SHsheff, has hit on a brilliant idea. SHsheff seems to have caught the imagination of numerous SF members, who seem to be very keen about setting up a SF Photography Group.

I've contacted SHsheff to discuss an idea of mine about holding a city photographic competition - as the formation of a SF Photography Group might just be the impetus to get my idea off the ground?

However, SHsheff has advised me that she is currently awaiting the sanction of the Co-Admin team to get the SF Photography Group officially off the ground, and then in due course we can look into my idea of holding a city photographic competition.

Being the Forum Technophobe, I'm not in the least bit interested in taking photographs, and (of course!) I don't even possess a camera.

You big chicken! You're more than welcome to come on either a Walking Group walk or a (not yet set up) Photography Group walk and borrow a camera, or even just have a go with one. Grissom (as an example) has an awful lot of expensive equipment!

There's only soooo long you can hide behind the 'forum technophobe' title. ;)

However, thanks, redrobbo. You're so right - there's an awful lot of potential with this Group, and thanks for your input. I had no idea that there'd be so much interest from the initial post, it's (almost) awe-inspiring. :)

Thanks so much for your support to take it City-wide (if Geoff approves, of course).

You big chicken! You're more than welcome to come on either a Walking Group walk or a (not yet set up) Photography Group walk and borrow a camera, or even just have a go with one. Grissom (as an example) has an awful lot of expensive equipment!

There's only soooo long you can hide behind the 'forum technophobe' title. ;)

However, thanks, redrobbo. You're so right - there's an awful lot of potential with this Group, and thanks for your input. I had no idea that there'd be so much interest from the initial post, it's (almost) awe-inspiring. :)

Thanks so much for your support to take it City-wide (if Geoff approves, of course).

My partner nobikejohn is an avid photographer, and may be enticed to return to posting on the forum if - or rather - when you get this Photography Group set up SHsheff. Keep me posted when you get a reply from the Co-Admin team..... and best wishes with your venture in setting this Group up. :thumbsup:

Updated interested list, now up to 37 people:

GazE
Shsheff
Taxman
jen_t
Le Phantom
Grissom
Evildrneil
Dafoot
Metalman
Jabberwocky
Roger
mr_chris
Phanerothyme
Strix
tess667
Draggletail
Shoeshine
kentboy119
Hecate
caz_ol
fuzzy
SHANE-D-PAIN
Bojolo
gravity-slave
chrisp7091
GrinderBloke
Neeeeeeeeeek
Scutts
Jivester
Greybeard
Mantaspook
7hills
fox20thc
Joyz
rich951
purdyamos
nobikejohn???

Updated interested list, now up to 37 people:


Thanks, GazE, you're an excellent list-keeper! :)

Does anyone have any suggestions regarding the best place to host a gallery of photos?. I was looking at Pbase - $23.00 a year for 400mb. Thats about £12 isn't it?. Does that sound like a good deal?.

Pbase is run by photographers and seems good value, however you may want to try something a little cheaper and far more local:

http://fotopics.net the only problem with Fotopics is that when you first start uploading images someone at Fotopics has to look at them before they are published on the web (to make sure you are not posting dodgy images).

Grinder

I use www.fotki.com Its between $30 and $50 a year (the $30 "offer" has been on for the past 9 months). Unlimited storage, and good value for money in my opinion.

Hi folks, just an update. We've been extraordinarily busy behind the scenes this last couple of weeks and unfortunately proposals for Groups have had to take a bit of a back seat so please be patient.

I'm up for this group too. You might be able to teach me how to keep peoples heads in the frame! :)

add me im defo up for it!

I'm up for this group too. You might be able to teach me how to keep peoples heads in the frame! :)

The tekkie way of doing this is to chop off the subjects feet!
There are less messy ways but they are not guaranteed to work.
After that free advice please add my name to the list.

Ahhh!!!! That's where I've been going wrong.

I've been getting people to stand in a hole - a tip I saw in a program about Tom Cruises leading ladies. :D

Thanks, GazE, you're an excellent list-keeper! :)

GazE - it's not in alphabetical order.

Really! :nono:

:D :D :hihi:

GazE - it's not in alphabetical order.

Really! :nono:

:D :D :hihi:
Tut, tut. No group leader role for you if you can't handle simple list-making, GazE ;) .

Group leader position is all SHsheffs! As founder they can deal with you anti list people :D

GazE - it's not in alphabetical order.

Really! :nono:

:D :D :hihi:

We're artists. We like living on the edge, we do.

I think ive just worked out how to upload piccys with Photo Bucket (well if these links do then i have)

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/jivester/DSCF1903.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/jivester/Sunrise7.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/jivester/DSCF2355.jpg

I think ive just worked out how to upload piccys with Photo Bucket (well if these links do then i have)

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/jivester/DSCF1903.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/jivester/Sunrise7.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/jivester/DSCF2355.jpg
God.
Theyre perfect.

Im going to love this section.

I think ive just worked out how to upload piccys with Photo Bucket (well if these links do then i have)


Love that bird pic!

Y'know with photobucket......:

a) can you set certain folders so that they and only they are available to the public if you post a link on here? and

b) can you do anything to your homepage so that you can see thumbnail pics of all your uploaded pics, or do you always have to click on the folder titles before seeing what's in them?

If the answer is no and no/yes (ie, not what I want to hear!) which site should I be moving to?

Thanks! :thumbsup:

My next outing might be to Manchester or Robin Hood airport to take pics of planes. Might not be of interest to many people though :P

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?p=1461936#post1461936

Manchester Airport Viewing area is great,toilets snackbar,shop proper mounds to view a/c,carpark.Get there for mid-day upto 3pm and the a/c (depending on size) are taking off almost straight ahead.
http://public.fotki.com/bigdave92/aircraft_pictures/p6022148.html

Fab photos ! Was going to go this week but weather forecast is awful... cant wait till weather picks up. Would I be OK with my 70-200mm lens and 1.4x extender or should I bring my 500mm lens with me ?

Fab photos ! Was going to go this week but weather forecast is awful... cant wait till weather picks up. Would I be OK with my 70-200mm lens and 1.4x extender or should I bring my 500mm lens with me ?

Those Man Airport were taken with an Olympus E500 and 40 - 150mm lens.You will be on overkill for take off at the times stated.You should be fine for landings,
mine are virtually useless at that range,must stop messing about and win the lottery!

Manchester Airport Viewing area is great,toilets snackbar,shop proper mounds to view a/c,carpark.Get there for mid-day upto 3pm and the a/c (depending on size) are taking off almost staright ahead.
http://public.fotki.com/bigdave92/aircraft_pictures/p6022148.html
I could look at pics like that for hours.
Nice one.

I could look at pics like that for hours.
Nice one.
Thanks I have loads more when I get organised,if ever.

Ok, to the Photoshop guys:

I've tried to do an image where I've edited out most of the colours from this picture here (http://public.fotki.com/GElliott/black_and_white/photoshops_involvin/0505055_san_francis.html). However I've been left with a blue/purple tinge on the bridge. How to I get rid of that? I presume its by changing the levels but when I attempt to do this it doesn't look natural at all. Any ideas?

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Just a quick question regarding the original pic. Did the bridge colours fade like that in the full colour version - looks like the effect of atmospheric haze or dust in the air?. I think desaturating the rest of the image probably made the purple area more obvious, if so?.

Anyhow, regarding a solution, I would suggest 2 options. Firstly you could completely desaturate the bridge aswell as the backdrop. You could then re- adjust the colour balance on the bridge to give it a uniform red tint. I think the effect would be a bit 'monochromatic' if you did it that way.

The other option is to 'fade off' your colour mask toward the centre of the bridge so you could adjust the colour value of the far end independently, if that makes any sense?.

Not sure if that helps?. Very nice pic, by the way:) .

Thanks Chris, I'll give that a try. The purple haze is in the original picture, it was a very clody day, and as you said its less noticable in the original as its throughout the entire image.

Thanks Chris, I'll give that a try. The purple haze is in the original picture, it was a very clody day, and as you said its less noticable in the original as its throughout the entire image.

To be honest, there are usually half a dozen ways to get something done in PS. I'm not sure if I suggested the easiest method. If you could copy the bridge and get it onto a separate layer, you're pretty much home free as you can then adjust the colour of the far end of the bridge and erase the 'near end' to reveal the original 'correctly' coloured bit beneath.

Sorry if that all sounds confusing. I just realised how tricky it is to describe these things 'from a distance'!.

Thanks Chris, I'll definitely look into it. What I do at the minute is select the area that I want to remain in colour, copy it, turn the original image to black and white, then switch back to RGB mode and paste in the bit I copied. I then cut away the colour bits that I don't want. It worked well on the other three images, but on the one I posted the link too I just couldn't get it to look how I wanted as it had the purple tinge. I will keep endeavouring though.

Sounds like you're 90% of the way there. The colour adjustments can be made under image/adjust/colour balance, although you probably already know that.

I wouldn't do anything like this by copying and pasting, to be honest. Whack an adjustment layer on top to desaturate to your liking, then use the layer mask to "blank it out" over the red of the bridge.

Here's a 30 second example with one of my own pics of the bridge :) I actually used a channel mixer to desaturate, as I preferred the look of concentrating on the red/green layers.

original photo (http://www.photorich.co.uk/redbridge1.jpg)
desaturated (http://www.photorich.co.uk/redbridge2.jpg)

Would take a while to go over the cables, but you can't see it in this reduced size version fortunately :) Whichever way you do it, this is going to be the hard part, unless your picture lets you auto-select parts of it. You could also get rid of the ringing by feathering your selection to soften the edges.

Thanks so much, I no idea that you could desaturate particularly areas. I thought there had to be an easier way of doing it than the way I was! Right, lots more to play about with now. First Photoshop group query sorted!

Hi

I would love to join a photograpy forum i love looking at other people pics. I would love to get feedback on my pics to and avice.

Sounds great to me count me in :hihi:

I wonder if it would be of use to post a few links to any favourite photo galleries people may have in their favourites list?. I've found studying other people's work can be very instructive. I've been following this guys site for some time now:

http://www.pbase.com/northstar37/root

I think he has the advantage of living in a spectacular part of the country, but then so do we :) !!.

I wonder if it would be of use to post a few links to any favourite photo galleries people may have in their favourites list?. I've found studying other people's work can be very instructive. I've been following this guys site for some time now:

http://www.pbase.com/northstar37/root

I think he has the advantage of living in a spectacular part of the country, but then so do we :) !!.


Wow amazing photograph just look quickly and his pic are beautifull :thumbsup:

Amazing arn't they?. He's so consistent aswell. His gallery is updated on a daily basis and every other shot is spectacular. Talented bugga!!.

Maybe we could start an SF Photography group PaD?

http://www.pbase.com/pad

Grinder

Maybe we could start an SF Photography group PaD?

http://www.pbase.com/pad

Grinder


Sounds good - I hope I'd be able to keep up the pace:) !.

Here are some lovely images from Sheffield:

http://www.pbase.com/sheena77/

I would be interested in this :thumbsup:

I bought a DSLR 2 weeks ago and I'm just starting to learn how to use it. A photography group would be a great idea. I'd like to see other peoples work and get critisism and praise on mine.
Dave..
ps
The Norfolk photo's are taken on my DSLR, the others are on a compact.

hm im not sure tbh, i barely have time to chat **** never mind partake in a proper group, but as i own a digital camera and do take piccies it could be quite interesting :)

then again seeing some of the other pics in this thread
*gets coat filled with unspectacular pics* :P

Maybe we could start an SF Photography group PaD?

http://www.pbase.com/pad

Grinder

That would be lovely! Just to be able to see odd pics from different people all together on the same page would be really good. (Is that how it happens, or have I missed the point totally?)

That would be lovely! Just to be able to see odd pics from different people all together on the same page would be really good. (Is that how it happens, or have I missed the point totally?)
Sounds like a good idea to me but there is software we could get to do that instead of having to use some other site.


Anyway, few snaps from the past day: http://www.shanerounce.com/photography/peakdistrict_06/
(Went to peak district.)

As for unwarrented criticism; I think it's fairly easy to spot troll-like comments and distinguish them from those made by someone who calls a spade a bloody shovel ;) . Hardly cause to moderate the group 'with an iron rod', something which I would find unwelcoming.
As you've already stated that you would feel too intimidated :roll: to make a contribution to this new group, why is that a problem?

(I might finish reading this thread tomorrow :rolleyes: )

*awaits further baiting*

As you've already stated that you would feel too intimidated :roll: to make a contribution to this new group, why is that a problem?

(I might finish reading this thread tomorrow :rolleyes: )

*awaits further baiting*
Baiting? Get over yourself! I believe it might be possible to make a contribution to, and obtain information from, the photography group without actually submitting photographs, unless that will be a strict requirement of membership of course.

Maybe I'm the only person to feel rather put off by a 'iron rod' moderating policy. Never mind. I'll wait to see how SHsheff takes on the role. Maybe she'll be a little more welcoming.

Love the use of the sarcastic smiley in response to a serious comment about feeling a little apprehensive about sharing my photographic efforts with a wider audience, by the way. That'll really encourage folk to upload their efforts :roll: .

Maybe I'm the only person to feel rather put off by a 'iron rod' moderating policy. Never mind. I'll wait to see how SHsheff takes on the role. Maybe she'll be a little more welcoming.


If I do have a role to play in the fledgling group (bearing in mind it's not set up yet) I'll be as welcoming as I possibly can be!

Until we get word from Geoff, there's nothing I nor anyone can do, I'm afraid, apart from be pleased that already there's an amount of (positive) interaction happening on this thread.

:)

Maybe I'm the only person to feel rather put off by a 'iron rod' moderating policy. Never mind. I'll wait to see how SHsheff takes on the role. Maybe she'll be a little more welcoming.

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Well I know I've been victim of some "Iron Rod" Moderating on the Knitting Group;)

I know on the Walking Group that there is fine line to be had between being over zealous and allowing stuff that might be "off-topic"

Personally speaking I'm in favour of the softly softly approach.

I don't think that a friendly Group of like minded people will have the need for an "iron rod" will we? Especially as I'll be a member ;)

I don't think that a friendly Group of like minded people will have the need for an "iron rod" will we? Especially as I'll be a member ;)
Not unless they enjoy that type of thing and possibly even take photographs of it :o - all in the best possible taste of course!

This is all getting a tad off-topic. The votes in, the groups on its way, I just need some time to read through the 17 (!) pages of this thread to get a full idea of the services you need.

Closing so it doesn't turn in to 20+ pages for me to read, otherwise we'll never get it off the ground ;)