WakeTurbulence From United States of America, joined Apr 2004, 1288 posts, RR: 18 Posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 2324 times:
I know all of you might be getting tired of these posts, but I only ask because I am so inexperienced compared to many in this forum and don't want to waste screener's time if the shot won't make it. Please advise or give any help. Thanks in advance.
-Matt http://www.airliners.net/addphotos/big/ready/MattWPH-BFO41005X2.jpg
UA777222 From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 3348 posts, RR: 13 Reply 1, posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 2316 times:
Angle looks cool, size is good, but that wing is just off. I can't tell if it's over exposed or if its too sharp.
A346Dude From Canada, joined Nov 2004, 1198 posts, RR: 8 Reply 2, posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 2310 times:
Matt,
You've got a nice shot there, but unfortunately I think it will be rejected for badquality. Don't get discouraged, today's standards are very high - I myself (though no expert) am often surprised to have a photo of mine that I thought looked very good be rejected for badquality.
Looks like there is one of two issues with your image; either it was cropped too heavily or the camera used has too small of a sensor to begin with. What type of camera did you use for the photo?
Regards,
A346Dude
[Edited 2005-04-11 23:07:45]
You know the gear is up and locked when it takes full throttle to taxi to the terminal.
Psych From United Kingdom, joined Nov 2004, 2968 posts, RR: 60 Reply 3, posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 2302 times:
Hi Matt,
I would be interested to know how you have edited this shot.
I agree that it is a really nice angle, but it has that 'shiny' look of an oversharpened image - possibly in camera, rather than in post-processing. For me the key is in what state is the original image.
I fear it would attract a badquality rejection as it is, and there also appears to be something a bit funny looking about the underside of the wing near the fuselage - a bit blurry, like overused Neat Image or something.
If you would like a second opinion about the editing I would be more than happy to give your original image a go if you would like to send it to me. I could then take you through what I have done. Just a thought.
Fergulmcc From Ireland, joined Oct 2004, 1916 posts, RR: 54 Reply 4, posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 2293 times:
Matt
Have you used Neat Image? It looks like you have, the underneath of the wing around the 'Boat Fairings' are quite blured, as well as along the underside of the body.
WakeTurbulence From United States of America, joined Apr 2004, 1288 posts, RR: 18 Reply 5, posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 2280 times:
First thanks as always, the regulars I know are always there to help. Now on to questions.
1. Camera was Olympus C-765, as you can tell the quality isn't stunning, and every day I am saving a little for the 300D and a lens. ISO 64, shutter 1/1000, f/6.3.
2. Psych, I follow Fergul's standard application for PS 2.0, thanks Fergul by the way, and yes I did use neat image, my camera produces so much grain even on ISO 64 that it is almost required. Sharpness is set on 0 in the camera, and I used USM 450%, 0.2, 0 as my last step, and went once more at 125%, 0.2, 0 for a second pass. It is a give and take with N.I. because I need to remove grain without sacrificing quality, but it looks overboard. I sent you an original Paul, if you'd like to take a look.
3. All of you are right on with the NI. I don't like it, but I have to use it. I haven't found a way that is as effective to reduce grain, I guess I went overboard and it shows. Thanks again guys.
-Matt
Fergulmcc From Ireland, joined Oct 2004, 1916 posts, RR: 54 Reply 6, posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 4 days 5 hours ago) and read 2212 times:
Matt
Gary and Simon seem to have those settings for USM under controll, and are doing well at it. I on the other hand, can't seem to grasp it at all. I find the 50;0.3;0 setting in USM the best for me. Even before I got my L lenses I still found that setting to be good and my shots got in.
WakeTurbulence From United States of America, joined Apr 2004, 1288 posts, RR: 18 Reply 7, posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 2166 times:
Fergul,
How many times do you sharpen at 50%? To get my photos as sharp I feel like I would have to make 5 passes before it took effect. Just curious to know.
I know the answer is "it depends" but an average would be fine. Thanks.
-Matt
Fergulmcc From Ireland, joined Oct 2004, 1916 posts, RR: 54 Reply 8, posted (8 years 1 month 1 week 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 2164 times:
Matt
An average for me would be about 3 times, well about 95% of the times.
Although I have used it four times on some shots. If you apply too much you can always back track a bit in the Undo History Window.
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