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by davycam
Mon Nov 26, 2012 9:13 am
Forum: Photography Feedback
Topic: Pre- Post-screening Air Force One
Replies: 3
Views: 1082

RE: Pre- Post-screening Air Force One

Just did a re-edit fr TIFF (orig RAW). <table border="0" width="102" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" ><tr><td><a href="/uf/view.file?id=28526&filename=1353920968tZZhDZ.jpeg" target="_blank"><img border=0 src="/uf/28526/thumbs/1353920968tZZhDZ.jpeg" alt="Big version: Width: 1200 Height: 807 File ...

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by davycam
Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:07 am
Forum: Photography Feedback
Topic: Pre- Post-screening Air Force One
Replies: 3
Views: 1082

Pre- Post-screening Air Force One

Technical comments anyone? 70-300mm f/3.5 Thanks. <table border="0" width="102" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><a href="/uf/view.file?id=28526&filename=1353829864AzVUOf.jpeg" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/uf/28526/thumbs/1353829864AzVUOf.jpeg" width="100" height...

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by davycam
Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:52 am
Forum: Photography Feedback
Topic: Prescreen Comments - Still On The 300mm Nikkor
Replies: 6
Views: 579

RE: Prescreen Comments - Still On The 300mm Nikkor

As usual, Dana, you nailed it.

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by davycam
Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:06 am
Forum: Photography Feedback
Topic: Priority Screening - Opinions?
Replies: 2
Views: 527

RE: Priority Screening - Opinions?

Thanks. Helps to know before I waste the screeners' time. (Reminds me of a participant we had on the forum years ago who was absolutely convinced that Columbus, OH was the Center of the Aviation World).  <img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/wink.gif" width="15...

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by davycam
Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:02 am
Forum: Photography Feedback
Topic: Prescreen Comments - Still On The 300mm Nikkor
Replies: 6
Views: 579

RE: Prescreen Comments - Still On The 300mm Nikkor

Per my previous thread, Dana, I think I'm clearly on to three issues:

1. No monopod at full focal length.
2. Not shooting in RAW.
3. My resistance to halos in sharpening....I'll just have to get over it.

Thank you.

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by davycam
Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:55 am
Forum: Photography Feedback
Topic: Prescreen Comments - Still On The 300mm Nikkor
Replies: 6
Views: 579

RE: Prescreen Comments - Still On The 300mm Nikkor

One more, since it's the only one of the three that even gets me remotely excited. <center><table align="center" border="0" width="650" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><a href="/uf/view.file?id=28526&filename=phpHY4ZTh.jpeg" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/uf/28526...

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by davycam
Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:42 am
Forum: Photography Feedback
Topic: Priority Screening - Opinions?
Replies: 2
Views: 527

Priority Screening - Opinions?

As long as I'm on the forum... NASA is deploying its DC-8 platform at KFLL in mid-August for several weeks and I'll be out there with the rest of the media. It's part of their GRIP hurricane studies. Locally, yes, it's news. For a global audience, however, would this limited deployment qualify for p...

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by davycam
Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:59 pm
Forum: Photography Feedback
Topic: Prescreen Comments - Still On The 300mm Nikkor
Replies: 6
Views: 579

RE: Prescreen Comments - Still On The 300mm Nikkor

Immediate obvious (to me) concern is centering vis-a-vis what do you do with those vertical fins? Evident in the Twins...center fuselages vertically or entire a/c? In the Rotation pic, go for the nose/fin relationship or the entire fuselage? Also, your preference for NR/sharpening pre- or post-sizin...

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by davycam
Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:51 pm
Forum: Photography Feedback
Topic: Prescreen Comments - Still On The 300mm Nikkor
Replies: 6
Views: 579

Prescreen Comments - Still On The 300mm Nikkor

Still playing with the 300mm Nikkor as I'm usually restoring 70s-80s pix here, not shooting. Your comments. As always, appreciate the critique since my ego's long past bruising...comes with age, like wisdom.  <img border=0 src="http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/wink....

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by davycam
Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:41 pm
Forum: Photography Feedback
Topic: PRESCREEN: New Lens - Lo Light - Comments
Replies: 8
Views: 746

RE: PRESCREEN: New Lens - Lo Light - Comments

Beautiful Schiphol sunsets! (Alway jealous of Euro spotters anyway). And I think you and I are on the same page vis-a-vis monopod, etc. Appreciate the input on NeatImage. I've been using Noise Ninja for years, but....

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by davycam
Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:04 am
Forum: Photography Feedback
Topic: PRESCREEN: New Lens - Lo Light - Comments
Replies: 8
Views: 746

RE: PRESCREEN: New Lens - Lo Light - Comments

Thanks to all who have commented. A few of my own as I let my brain chew on this: 1. The noise/halo thing is particularly bothersome to me in any shot. I tend to agree there may be no happy medium here. Yes, I did shoot at ISO 400. I might be able to squeeze something out at 200-300, though you'll s...

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by davycam
Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:39 am
Forum: Photography Feedback
Topic: PRESCREEN: New Lens - Lo Light - Comments
Replies: 8
Views: 746

RE: PRESCREEN: New Lens - Lo Light - Comments

Appreciate the comments, Dana. The advert guy - my avocation - and artsy-fartsy guy in me were at odds over the composition because of the cloud bank. So, again, advert guy wins, right? Detail, yes, is an issue in sunset situations and I'm wary of oversharpening/noise. As to backlighting, well, I do...

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by davycam
Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:19 am
Forum: Photography Feedback
Topic: PRESCREEN: New Lens - Lo Light - Comments
Replies: 8
Views: 746

PRESCREEN: New Lens - Lo Light - Comments

I'm finally using the D5000 body for something other than my typical event and product shots, but it took a 70-300VR to get me there. Typically, too, I've been uploading restored images, instead of current stuff. Well, that's about to change... This is a sunset shot posted in NN and PS. Comments ple...

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by davycam
Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:18 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: BBC Copyright Infringement - A Head's Up
Replies: 5
Views: 4843

RE: BBC Copyright Infringement - A Head's Up

Quick followup note that, as suggested in similar discussions, I've invoiced the Beeb for rate + 50%.

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by davycam
Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:01 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: BBC Copyright Infringement - A Head's Up
Replies: 5
Views: 4843

BBC Copyright Infringement - A Head's Up

A head's up if anyone receives an email from a Tom Geoghegan at the Beeb (email addy on request). He requested use of my image (http://www.airliners.net/photo/United-Airlines/Boeing-747-122/1380691/M/). As usual, my response is to grant permission on receipt of their usual fee via my PayPal account....

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by davycam
Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:45 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Help With Photoshop Elements
Replies: 11
Views: 5574

RE: Help With Photoshop Elements

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by davycam
Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:55 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Help With Photoshop Elements
Replies: 11
Views: 5574

RE: Help With Photoshop Elements

Hi Luke --

I work off of CS2, but I assume there are some basic similarities.

Create a new file in the size you want, say 1024x768 (300 dpi RGB, not CMYK). Then drag and drop the old image into the new file. Resize to your heart's content.


Regards,
Dave

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by davycam
Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:33 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: What Is Wrong With This Picture?
Replies: 11
Views: 5710

RE: What Is Wrong With This Picture?

G'day Matthew -- I'll tread lightly because I assume most of us are protective of our art and I don't know the circumstances of your shooting location. The most obvious problem to my eyes is the rotor assembly confused with the skyscrapers. I'd have preferred to see a simpler (i.e., water only) back...

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by davycam
Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:07 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Contrast And Dark Rejection, Help Please
Replies: 3
Views: 5298

RE: Contrast And Dark Rejection, Help Please

Heya Juan! As I sometimes do in these forums, I ran your pic thru a quick wash in <acronym title="Ukraine International Airlines">PS</acronym>. If you don't mind spending some time tweaking the contrast, the shadow/highlight tool and very selective dodge/burn worked well for me....very nice underbel...

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by davycam
Wed Aug 13, 2008 2:27 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: A Very Respectful Request To Screeners...
Replies: 26
Views: 4250

RE: A Very Respectful Request To Screeners...

I'll echo some of what's been said thusfar on the screeners' POV, particularly workload and relying on photogs to critique their own images. So, too, being old, it doesn't matter to me if they screen in two weeks or a month  <img src="/aviation-forums/graphics/smilies/wink.gif" alt="Wink"> In g...

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by davycam
Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:19 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: What Is The Best CRT Monitor To Use
Replies: 2
Views: 8195

RE: What Is The Best CRT Monitor To Use

Both for my agency work and Airliners.net I've been extremely happy with an NEC Multisync FE2111SB for several years, particularly in restoring old images. Personally, I've avoided panels completely because of dot pitch, dead pixels and, quite honestly, budget. You probably know that's only half the...

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by davycam
Tue Jan 09, 2007 6:57 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: FLL Public Photography Hazards
Replies: 34
Views: 4796

RE: FLL Public Photography Hazards

Now, I like Louis' suggestion and, considering the - albeit restrained - apology from <acronym title="Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International (FLL / KFLL), USA - Florida">FLL</acronym> management, I'm inclined to approach it on that basis. As far as 'ruining it for everyone'...bah! These cops - I'...

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by davycam
Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:29 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: FLL Public Photography Hazards
Replies: 34
Views: 4796

RE: FLL Public Photography Hazards

Hehehe...like the walking naked in NY comment. Jus' sittin' back here and lettin' y'all have it. Excellent discussion. I received a response from The <acronym title="Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International (FLL / KFLL), USA - Florida">FLL</acronym> Powers That Be that I believe to be a genuine att...

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by davycam
Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:02 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: FLL Public Photography Hazards
Replies: 34
Views: 4796

RE: FLL Public Photography Hazards

Hey all...discussion's great and I appreciate seeing such a spirited discourse, positive and negative. Thank you. Fellow South Floridian Don Boyd posted a USA Today article in these forums a while ago that I think is relevant and worth repeating. The link's here: <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/tec...

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by davycam
Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:36 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: FLL Public Photography Hazards
Replies: 34
Views: 4796

FLL Public Photography Hazards

As all of us, I’ve noted with dismay and apprehension the heavy-handed tactics used by law enforcers in the post 9/11 “security” hysteria to prevent citizens from engaging in Constitutionally-protected activities…not unlike that during McCarthyism in the 50s, Vietnam in the 60s and the FTAA protests...

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