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Forum: Photography 01/11/2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,945
Posted By astrogazer
I understand what you mean with the black brush,...

I understand what you mean with the black brush, I also like the clone stamp tool to replicate a particular style of background, even if it's just a blur.
Forum: Photography 01/11/2007, 12:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,550
Posted By astrogazer
kactusficus ... got that ISO cranked up, eh? Nice...

kactusficus ... got that ISO cranked up, eh? Nice images though!
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 01/06/2007, 11:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 874
Posted By astrogazer
Sorry ... I am an IT consultant for a Federal...

Sorry ... I am an IT consultant for a Federal Trial that got held over into the new year. I expect it to finish up very soon and I can get my (somewhat) normal life back. I'm glad to see the response...
Forum: Photography 01/03/2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 314
Posted By astrogazer
I have the Sigma and am very happy with it, the...

I have the Sigma and am very happy with it, the build quality is good and the imaging quality is excellent. I am holding out for the Nikon VRII 105mm Micro.

In answer to your question, all things...
Forum: Photography 01/03/2007, 03:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,621
Posted By astrogazer
My congrats to the winner and the runner up! ......

My congrats to the winner and the runner up! ... Great images guys! ... and for the rest of us ... remember ... there's always next month :beer:
Forum: Photography 01/03/2007, 03:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,945
Posted By astrogazer
Blazer ... you really do nice work! Keep it up...

Blazer ... you really do nice work! Keep it up :beer:
Forum: Photography 12/26/2006, 10:19 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,873
Posted By astrogazer
Both offer great products. One reason I favor...

Both offer great products.
One reason I favor the Nikon line over Cannon's is the Creative Lighting System. I can use my cameras built in strobe to control and fire groups of other strobes using TTL...
Forum: Photography 12/24/2006, 12:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 246
Posted By astrogazer
I would shoot the 17-40, and an ISO of probably...

I would shoot the 17-40, and an ISO of probably 800 depending on the ambient light present. That lens will allow you to shoot pretty slow. The prime 50mm, which on your camera works out to be an 80mm...
Forum: Photography 12/24/2006, 11:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 330
Posted By astrogazer
I would be glad to offer assistance as well if...

I would be glad to offer assistance as well if you haven't already gotten the help you were after.
Forum: Photography 12/16/2006, 03:04 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,784
Posted By astrogazer
I've dusted off and re-processed a couple of...

I've dusted off and re-processed a couple of images to post here. You guys have raised the bar so high it's hard to compete. Great job everyone!

...
Forum: Photography 12/16/2006, 02:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 606
Posted By astrogazer
Naaa... don't do that, digital is a wonderful...

Naaa... don't do that, digital is a wonderful thing ... just keep working it. Do you shoot in RAW? Do you have a RAW converter? Do you have and use Photoshop, or even Elements?
Forum: Photography 12/16/2006, 01:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 630
Posted By astrogazer
Very nice ... I couldn't draw a straight line...

Very nice ... I couldn't draw a straight line with a pencil and a ruler... :D ... That's why I love photography.

Would love to see that sketch above with color added.
Forum: Photography 12/16/2006, 12:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,315
Posted By astrogazer
I try to do any sharpening near the end of my...

I try to do any sharpening near the end of my processing too, otherwise you tend amplify the halo effects while completing other processing effects. But DEFINITELY do it BEFORE resizing!
Forum: Photography 12/16/2006, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 279
Posted By astrogazer
Heard my name ... :D You could get me...

Heard my name ... :D

You could get me started for hours on this one ...
I shot exclusively B&W for probably 10 to 15 years, processed and printed all of my own stuff, it took me about that long...
Forum: Photography 12/16/2006, 10:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 606
Posted By astrogazer
Your MH lighting will overpower your actinic to...

Your MH lighting will overpower your actinic to such an extent that it will be difficult to balance to the K Temp you desire w/o blowing away entire spectrums. In photography of any subject matter,...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 12/16/2006, 09:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 874
Posted By astrogazer
Thanks for the help, if there're are any others...

Thanks for the help, if there're are any others out there that can help with specific models or brand lines that would be helpful in the translation of some key terms and concepts. Thanks for the...
Forum: Photography 12/15/2006, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 606
Posted By astrogazer
I meant to add that this is most easily...

I meant to add that this is most easily accomplished if imaged when only the flourscent lighting is on.

ie:


http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i72/djpalliser/Actinic-Zoos-II.jpg

Most people...
Forum: Photography 12/15/2006, 06:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 606
Posted By astrogazer
You'll have to balance your white to the...

You'll have to balance your white to the temperature you want to 'see'.
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 12/15/2006, 06:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 220
Posted By astrogazer
LMAO ... :D Thanks all for the kind remarks,...

LMAO ... :D

Thanks all for the kind remarks, last night was the first time I had seen her, she had some rather serious respiratory issues and had been in the Neo-Natal ICU. She's gotten a clean...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 12/14/2006, 10:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 220
Posted By astrogazer
OT: Sorry had to share New GrandDaughter

Sorry ... but just wouldn't be a proper grandparent if I didn't share this image ... she's 3 days old ... :D



http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i72/djpalliser/Savanah.jpg
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 12/14/2006, 07:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 874
Posted By astrogazer
Online Photo Clinic ... Yes or No?

Some of you may know me and some of you may not. I had given a brief talk on marine tank photography a few months back. I have a deep passion for photography and have practiced the craft for almost...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 12/14/2006, 06:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 353
Posted By astrogazer
I thank you all for your help and information. I...

I thank you all for your help and information. I have picked up one of the 65w flood fixtures and I think it will "do the trick". If I mount it at about 16" above the surface of the water will that...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 12/13/2006, 08:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 353
Posted By astrogazer
Hey Rogger is that a PC type of flourescent 96w...

Hey Rogger is that a PC type of flourescent 96w bulb?
Forum: Photography 12/13/2006, 08:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,550
Posted By astrogazer
WOW .. you guys have some GREAT shots ... :D

WOW .. you guys have some GREAT shots ... :D
Forum: Photography 12/13/2006, 08:45 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,784
Posted By astrogazer
WOW ... love the composition plreef ... nicely...

WOW ... love the composition plreef ... nicely done!
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