HappyLad Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) Messing about tonight... Flickr Here Edited December 4, 2011 by HappyLad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Drifta Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Some absolutely beautifull pictures.scenes in here people, very very cool wish i could take photo's like these Wouldnt mind a few as desktops,,hint hint can i copy and paste my fave's please gents..? Eg post #3550 above..pics 1-2 from stupar,,If your reading fella is that alright? My misses just walked in a went "Oh wow they are superb" and they are the only one's she has seen so far Cheers all i wont clutter this thread again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richhrly Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) Anyone reckon it's worth doing a Wallpapers thread? Posting up shots larger and a bit more selectively? I'd be happy to throw a few up if other people wanted to get on board with it. HappyLad - great oil/water shots! You use coloured card for the backgrounds? Edited December 4, 2011 by halcalanky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiM! Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Wallpapers thread is an awesome idea! There's a "Post your desktop" thread, but those images are mostly random internet ones, not taken by the person or anyone they know on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTER.P Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 With desktop junk all over them lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyLad Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 HappyLad - great oil/water shots! You use coloured card for the backgrounds? Was a striped tea towel out of the kitchen Going to give it another go now I understand a bit better how to do it. Wallpapers thread sounds a great idea. Might need some rules though... defined resolutions etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 untouchable World here is an image from this evenings astro-photography this has been through the blackbox of tricks a few times. 52 images stack in batches of six, then restacked and sampled until a final image was aquired. ISo 1600 300mm focal length. 1/2500s F5.6 AWB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Some absolutely beautifull pictures.scenes in here people, very very cool wish i could take photo's like these Wouldnt mind a few as desktops,,hint hint can i copy and paste my fave's please gents..? Eg post #3550 above..pics 1-2 from stupar,,If your reading fella is that alright? My misses just walked in a went "Oh wow they are superb" and they are the only one's she has seen so far Cheers all i wont clutter this thread again I am more than happy to let you use my images for your desktop wallpaper. The versions posted are only small versions. If you want larger you would be better off giving me your screen size and i will knock you up ones that will fit properly. @rich - I'd be happy to offer some of my images to a wallpaper thread on the presumption they are only used as personal wallpapers only. As above, given everyone's screen sizes differ, if there's something in particular anyone is after feel free to contact me and i will sort out the appropriate size for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niallrbroome Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Wallpaper thread sounds good to me, but as stupar said, as long as they are for personal use. few from a very wet weekend: Rain Drop Highway by niallrbroome, on Flickr Life in a drop by niallrbroome, on Flickr Tree Reflection by niallrbroome, on Flickr cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Drifta Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I am more than happy to let you use my images for your desktop wallpaper. The versions posted are only small versions. If you want larger you would be better off giving me your screen size and i will knock you up ones that will fit properly. @rich - I'd be happy to offer some of my images to a wallpaper thread on the presumption they are only used as personal wallpapers only. As above, given everyone's screen sizes differ, if there's something in particular anyone is after feel free to contact me and i will sort out the appropriate size for you. Thats awesome. The resolution is of my old dell is 1440 x 900 60hz dont know if that helps? I did test trial a copy/paste of one picture in here...Its of the 4th rail bridge at night...? That image Fitted perfectly!! I have Deleated it since as i would like to ask permission from the poster first,,if i can find it again lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Thats awesome. The resolution is of my old dell is 1440 x 900 60hz dont know if that helps? I did test trial a copy/paste of one picture in here...Its of the 4th rail bridge at night...? That image Fitted perfectly!! I have Deleated it since as i would like to ask permission from the poster first,,if i can find it again lol... I shall get onto it ASAP. I think the forth rail bridge may be my shot (if its the one with the light streak across it caused by the train). If so you are more than welcome to use it as a wallpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Drifta Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I shall get onto it ASAP. I think the forth rail bridge may be my shot (if its the one with the light streak across it caused by the train). If so you are more than welcome to use it as a wallpaper. 99% Thats the one, was shot at what i would say was late dusk...To the right of the bridge, under its suspended open section,, in the distance there are some very bright lights, i assume from a quay side, maybe from an industrial source? Beautifully taken shot, such diversity to the image..from colours to points to reference too and from. If yours or not i bow in awe, very well executed picture that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 i tend to make wallpapers/backgrounds at 1600 x 1200 around 72dpi to 600dpi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 99% Thats the one, was shot at what i would say was late dusk...To the right of the bridge, under its suspended open section,, in the distance there are some very bright lights, i assume from a quay side, maybe from an industrial source? Beautifully taken shot, such diversity to the image..from colours to points to reference too and from. If yours or not i bow in awe, very well executed picture that . That seems to be the one yeah. Feel free to use it for wallpaper. If that one worked on your monitor ok, then the other two should do too (all the same size), if not though let me know and I shall sort out the larger size for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Drifta Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 That seems to be the one yeah. Feel free to use it for wallpaper. If that one worked on your monitor ok, then the other two should do too (all the same size), if not though let me know and I shall sort out the larger size for you. Your a gent, just wanted to be sure before i enjoyed. Did not know if they were part of say a "working/earning portfolio" of your work.. i didnt want to risk a copyright fine lol as a few people i know who appreciate photography as much as me were going to recieve an email with it attached for them to enjoy..,I have your approval and they shall now recieve those mails Worlds a small place thanks to the web lol. Thanks again Stupar, and seriously fella keep at it you guys have a real talent the world should get to see and appreciate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) Cheers Mr Drifta. No worries, anything is use for portfolio's/commercial use never gets posted here so you are fine. Here's a shot of the moon from tonight, a mere grab shot before dinner. Edited December 5, 2011 by stupar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Cheers Mr Drifta. No worries, anything is use for portfolio's/commercial use never gets posted here so you are fine. Here's a shot of the moon from tonight, a mere grab shot before dinner. wow dude, how many shots did you roll off ?. maybe throw them into registax wish my lens would go that far. am struggling at mo, did not get the scope i expected to, but have a nice new tripod and cir polorizer filter. 2 more months before i get a big scope and some nice crater photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 @tamiyacowboy - Thats a single exposure with the Sigma 50-500mm @500mm Camera settings were - f11, 1/500th ISO400 handheld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlcurtis83 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Seeing as we are throwing up some moon shots, here's the one I got last night: Single shot with my Sigma 70-300 at 300mm, ISO 1600, f/5.6, 1/1250. Getting some really clear skies at night lately, just waiting for the weather to dry up a bit and hopefully get a go at some star trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) @tamiyacowboy - Thats a single exposure with the Sigma 50-500mm @500mm Camera settings were - f11, 1/500th ISO400 handheld WOW and double wow. am shooting at f5.6 and 1/2500s. but in burst mode. found i can take 6 shots before you see defined moon skip. are you running any filters ?. got myself a cheap'ish tripod today so should have better control over tracking nebula's Edited December 5, 2011 by Tamiyacowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 WOW and double wow. am shooting at f5.6 and 1/2500s. but in burst mode. found i can take 6 shots before you see defined moon skip. are you running any filters ?. got myself a cheap'ish tripod today so should have better control over tracking nebula's No filters at all, just plain old point and shoot. The colour is then brought out using plug-in's in photoshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamo Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Just wondering,should all this astro photography be in the astro thread ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) having some problems. fitted UV protector to my canon 90-300, all is good pin sharp focus on bright objects, like moon and street lamps. next i decide to fit the cir polarizing filter, point at a bright object ( the moon in sky only thing), now i know focus should be bang on, i snap shot and lens now acts like it is out of focus, so i flip on autofocus, camera adjusts and takes shot its out of focus again. where am i going wrong, and how do i tell when polarizer is neutral. if i take the polar off focus returns. if i take uv filter off an put polar back on focus goes out. we was posting lunar shots here way before the astro thread, and it is more geared towards scopes and digital recording not still frame photography Edited December 5, 2011 by Tamiyacowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 having some problems. fitted UV protector to my canon 90-300, all is good pin sharp focus on bright objects, like moon and street lamps. next i decide to fit the cir polarizing filter, point at a bright object ( the moon in sky only thing), now i know focus should be bang on, i snap shot and lens now acts like it is out of focus, so i flip on autofocus, camera adjusts and takes shot its out of focus again. where am i going wrong, and how do i tell when polarizer is neutral. if i take the polar off focus returns. if i take uv filter off an put polar back on focus goes out. we was posting lunar shots here way before the astro thread, and it is more geared towards scopes and digital recording not still frame photography What kind of circular polariser did you fit (i.e. good quality or cheap version). Anyway, with a UV filter and a CP filter you are essentially forcing your lens to focus through an extra two pieces of glass. The CP will also drop the light inducing by at least 1/2 stops, so it might be that. Can I ask why you are using a UV and CP filter, just curious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) was said on an astronomy forum a polar filter acts like a ND filter and helps when shooting the moon. maybe it was other way round and im just stupid, but i cannot see any change through viewfinder. was lazy and had just put the protector lens on lol, camlink are the filters, i just grabbed them Edited December 5, 2011 by Tamiyacowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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