Pictures ! Anything goes, it is the camera corner after all !!

[Butts]

Matthew, lovely LOVELY shot :cool:

Blow it up BIG, frame it, and display with pride. :)

[Cap]

Went to try out my new Tokina 12-24... obviously theres not enough information from the subject at night, but still gave a nice wide view of the wharf. I cropped top and bottom for pano effect.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/627.jpg

[Chucaro]

Very nice Carlos, technically very good composition with the detail of the moon.
Having good "tools" to do the job make it easy :)

[DeanoH]

Should be doing all sorts of things this morning but playing photography is more fun.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/616.jpg

300mm, f10, 1/500, ISO 400, D70, 80~400 VR

Just outside the front door.

Deano:)

[DeanoH]

With SWMBO off to Europe next month the 'quid pro quo' is that Deano can have a new camera. Well, I've done it. Strike whilst the iron's hot I say. I've gone and bought a second hand D300 and whilst nothing was said about lenses I took this green light to mean that it was OK to pick up a couple of lenses too. AF Nikkor 35mm 1:2D and AF-S Nikkor 18-200mm 1:3.5-5.6 G ED VR. Unfortunately the budget didn't stretch to the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 or the SB600 that was also for sale. Might have been tempted if it was a Tokina 12-24mm though.............
The D300 has less than 10K shots on the clock and it and the lenses have never left the studio and are in excellent condition. The zoom lens hasn't left its box!
Havn't played with the zoom yet but the 35mm is great.
One day on and I can't believe how good the D300 is, not that there's anything wrong with my D70 it's just that the D300 is better. So much easier to use, none of those silly 'modes' and such just easily accessible well laid out dials and buttons, easier to use though similiar to the D70 and I find it much easier to use than Kayes D80.
Is there a reason why the manual exposure display is back the front ? ie. +ve to the left and -ve to the right, I can change it in software but is there some deep reason why it's backwards in the first place?
Had a bit of a play with the 35mm lens today, very nice. It's even got a DOF scale, heaven!:).
Will have a play with the zoom tomorrow, wading through the manual at the moment all 420 pages of it.
Here's a couple of early shots with the 35mm. Both are full size crops.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1339.jpg

f9,1/320, ISO 200

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/435.jpg

f4, 1/500, ISO 200

I really got the 35mm for inside work but had a play outdoors just for fun. Took a couple of low light inside shots last night, the WB is much better than the D70 and it works much better at higher ISO's.

Look out Arthur, once I get these NEF's worked out I'll give you a run for your money!!!:D:D

Deano:)

[Cap]

Nice score Deano! I am thinking of getting a D300 later on, to compliment the D80 I have now... but want some more lenses first before the D300. Looking forward to seeing more of your photos ;)

[Chucaro]

Congrats mate, you can change the exposure display is back the front ? ie. +ve to the left and -ve to the right on the meny.
Have a look page 299 I think.
Great photos :cool:

[Chucaro]

Deano use Capture NX2.2.4 for opening the nef files ;)

[DeanoH]

Thanks Arthur, downloaded NX2.2.4 for 60 day trial and I thought PhotoShop was non intuitive and hard to use, 'crikey'. Played with this for an hour or so and I've still still no idea how it works.
Reminds me of the time many years ago of watching American sailors play craps at Wrest Point casino, watched for several hours and still couldn't pick up the game, I assume craps has rules but damned if I could pick them up.
I'll have to find a tutorial somewhere and see if that helps.
Absolutely miserable weather and light to match down here so used that as a challenge.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/328.jpg

D300 with Nikkor 18~200 VR @ 200mm, f5.6, 1/320, ISO200.

Australian Wood Duck didn't like sharing his pine tree with the Noisy Miner.



Out to my favourite lavender bush with the 35mm lens (between showers).

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/329.jpg

D300 with Nikkor 35mm f2D, f4.5, 1/640, ISO800

Considering the poor conditions about as good as I could get without getting the gear (and me) wet.
I think I like this 35mm, any point in getting extension tubes do you think?

Deano:)

[Chucaro]

Hi Deano,
Try to use the NX2 at the begining with this workflow:
Open the nef image:
Adjust level if needed.
Adjust exposure
Use the noise removal tool in combitanion to the USM.
Look the white balance if it is OK
Haver a look the color tones if you are happy with them (saturated?)
Save the image as tif
Open the image in PS and do the rest of your work flow

The important part is opening the nef on Capture and do the basic adjustments to not loose the camera inputs, then it is ok to use PS or other program.

Regarding the images I can see that you have though condition and the sky is blowed out.

Cheers

[dmdigital]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/200.jpg

[matbor]

Bit bored today, so got my two best model's out... the dog and the yellow landy ;)

(Click to see enlarged)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/279.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/280.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/281.jpg
(http://www.bordignons.net)
Matt.

[Cap]

Fantastic, love the crispness the images portray... and the background clouds of something sinister looming.

[Landy Smurf]

went for a 3 hr walk to clear my head
here i am on top of a massive hill over
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/202.jpg

[Cap]

Your shot is a hard one to get as your focus is both on the subject (you) and the sunset. You need to determine what is priority here... if its the sunset then you can have yourself as a silhouette with the sunset being the start attraction. If its on you then the flash becomes an issue with trying to get the right exposure. Personally I hate flash and prefer to have other artificial light... obviously you cant where your at! :D

Your doing the right thing tho, like me, I always experiment, take many shots etc etc to learn the camera ad craft ;)

[d3syd]

Neighbour with his catch - blue fin tuna

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/d3syd-albums-misc+pics-picture1468-neighbour-his-catch-blue-fin-tuna.jpg

Fresh sashimi...

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/d3syd-albums-misc+pics-picture1469-can-any-fresher.jpg

Yum.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/d3syd-albums-misc+pics-picture1470-yum.jpg

[Landy Smurf]

went for a 3 hr walk to clear my head
here i am on top of a massive hill over
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/202.jpg
in reply to carlos,i know where your coming from and yes i was just taking random photos that day without reely paying attention i like going on walks and doing that sort of stuff.i actually like the flash in this one though because it brings me up and still shows the sunset it looks like they are 2 seperate photos in one.i suppose not many people will underrstand that well because they wont know where i was and the views i had.amazing views.my brother has a better camera this one of mine is just a cheap $150 job i will take some good photos with his though specially since i can actually zoom

[Cap]

All good, like I said, keep snapping away (thats what I do) and that way you keep progressing. I have a low strike rate at this stage (as in keepers) but still being a DSLR thats the beauty of it, costs NOTHING to practice :D :D

[digger]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/200.jpg

Ahh the BAT family, how are they these days!:p

[Landy Smurf]

LOL

[dmdigital]

Ahh the BAT family, how are they these days!:p
Just hanging in there ;)

[DeanoH]

in reply to carlos,i know where your coming from and yes i was just taking random photos that day without reely paying attention i like going on walks and doing that sort of stuff.i actually like the flash in this one though because it brings me up and still shows the sunset it looks like they are 2 seperate photos in one.i suppose not many people will underrstand that well because they wont know where i was and the views i had.amazing views.my brother has a better camera this one of mine is just a cheap $150 job i will take some good photos with his though specially since i can actually zoom

Keep at it and don't worry about not having a million dollar camera. The brain and understanding behind the camera is far more important in achieving good results. When the camera becomes the limitation in what you do then it is time to look for a better one. Untill then experiment and enjoy. Post more and share your progress with the rest of us.

Deano:)

[digger]

besides I think that camera has cleared your serious case of SMURFSKINBLUE-ITIS!!

[Cap]

besides I think that camera has cleared your serious case of SMURFSKINBLUE-ITIS!!

Thats just the flash, he still has got that condition I believe :p

[matbor]

Processed a few more last night...

(again, goto my www.bordignons.net to see the full res versions.)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/122.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/123.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/124.jpg (http://www.bordignons.net)

[WhiteD3]

I've been out an a few "Meet ups" with the Flickr SEQ Meetup group. Great idea so if you're looking for an excuse to go out and take some pics, have a search though Flickr for a group near you.

Anyway, we (Including Aulroian 300+) met up just before sunset last night at the Kangaroo point cliffs opposite the Brisbane CBD.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/42.jpg

That's a plane on the RHS below.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/43.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/44.jpg

I learnt something doing this last one. ISO100, F16, 60'. The rocks in the foreground were going to be just a shadow. One the other Flickr guys had 2 maybe 3 speedlights which, when we were all ready, he let fly continually for say 30 seconds, bring out the colour in the rocks.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/45.jpg

[matbor]

My old school was in the Rugby Grand Final on the weekend, here is one shot..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1128.jpg (http://www.bordignons.net)

[Cap]

I like the lack of saturation, gives it that real gritty/dirty look, nice one.

[flagg]

sunshowers near glen davis..

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=27782&stc=1&d=1281875391

[WhiteD3]

Some pics from the GCLRO's trip last week.

The maheno wreck
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/665.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/666.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/667.jpg

Waddy Point
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/668.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/669.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/670.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/671.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/651.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/672.jpg

[Cap]

nice D3!! I can see a sunset/sunrise type shot in the rocky water front one

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/651.jpg

[WhiteD3]

For the first time in 11 years the flood gates are open on the Wivenhoe Dam west of Brisbane.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/653.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/654.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/655.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/656.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/657.jpg

[WhiteD3]

nice D3!! I can see a sunset/sunrise type shot in the rocky water front one

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/651.jpg

Thanks Carlos...pity I screwed up the jpeg conversion! I'm trialling CS5 and couldn't work out (at the time) how to do a batch conversion, so I did it in Irfanview and forgot to set the dpi. Then once I posted I realised my ISP had shaped me (kids downloading stuff!) so I couldn't see how bad the images were until this morning.

Hence why some of the Fraser pics are grainy:(.

ie this one was supposed to look like this.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/652.jpg

[matbor]

Between the ears.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/613.jpg (http://photos.bordignons.net)

[300+]

For the first time in 11 years the flood gates are open on the Wivenhoe Dam west of Brisbane.


I thought about going there, but decided that I'd check out the impact the water was having elsewhere in the catchment.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Cheers, Steve

[Chucaro]

Very nice composition and exposure Steve!

[Chucaro]

Impressive images of the Wivenhoe Dam
Thank you for posting. :)

[300+]

Very nice composition and exposure Steve!

Thanks. The light was not entirely helpful as there was some deep shadow and some full on sun. The only way to stop clipping was an HDR with a lot of erasing through to layers below.

Cheers, Steve

[matbor]

Palm.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/610.jpg (http://photos.bordignons.net)

[Chucaro]

There are some sections that can be improved with Nik viveza selecting the and adjusting contrast and bright.
The good with Viveza is that there is no need to work in many layers :)
IMO I will try in PS, layers, linear contrast (default settings) and then if you can just work in the rocks at the end of the log in the LHS

Cheers

[300+]

There are some sections that can be improved with Nik viveza selecting the and adjusting contrast and bright.
The good with Viveza is that there is no need to work in many layers :)
IMO I will try in PS, layers, linear contrast (default settings) and then if you can just work in the rocks at the end of the log in the LHS

Cheers

I'll give it ago. This one is further downstream from the last one you helped me with. :D

I tried a trial of Viveza and it is brilliant. The way you can edit a section, without impacting what is beside it is quite amazing.

Cheers, Steve

[Chucaro]

Steve, I do not remember if you are using Nikon gear, if you use their cameras then Capture NX2 have point technology developed by Nik for Nikon.
I use Capture NX2 and is excellent to work in the nef files.

[300+]

Hi Chucaro.

I'm on Sony so I don't get the benefit of capture NX.

But I've tried what you suggested, and it has made quite a difference. So much so that I manually masked all the rocks and bumped the contrast on them as well. And added a very slight vingette.

The difference is subtle, but makes a bit difference to my eyes.

After:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Before:

http://www.reddock.net/aulro/DSC07601tm.jpg

Cheers, Steve

[Chucaro]

Very good PP Steve,it is a very nice image.

[300+]

It is more than that. It is one of the first images that I've actually made better using curves. Normally that is a tool of mass destruction for my images.

Cheers, Steve

[Chucaro]

It is more than that. It is one of the first images that I've actually made better using curves. Normally that is a tool of mass destruction for my images.

Cheers, Steve
Curves are great because they are not destructive.
Always work with the tiff file as "Smart Object" and save the original as smart object with all the layers open.
By having your original with the layers open you can adjust the image at later stage to suit the printer and paper selected without loosing valuable data.
I am not an expert in PS, my interest in in take the shot and not seat in the PC for hours, but it is nice to recuperate images that are not possible to replace.

I use as reference the book Photoshop CS3 for Nature Photographers, a work in a book by Ellen Anon and Tim Grey.
Tim is an excellent nature photographer and this book with a CD is excellent.

The edition for CS5 (http://au.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470607343.html) is available with the inputs from George Lepp
Cheers

[Ace]

awsome photo, great detail. What software are you using to play around with the image?

[300+]

Thanks Ace. It is photomatix for the HDR and photoshop CS5 for the layering, editing & masking.

Cheers, Steve

[Cap]

Dont tell me Steve that your getting hooked on HDR for landscapes!!!???
:D

I know the feeling, im now constantly shooting 3 exposures per shot in case I need it for HDR.

[300+]

Dont tell me Steve that your getting hooked on HDR for landscapes!!!???
:D

I know the feeling, im now constantly shooting 3 exposures per shot in case I need it for HDR.

If you are going to walk for 40 minutes carrying a tripod it seems silly not to bracket a bit... -2, 0, +2.

Cheers, Steve

[Cap]

I only use -1, 0, +1 in most cases. Ill need to experiment next time with different exposure settings.

[Ace]

Thanks Ace. It is photomatix for the HDR and photoshop CS5 for the layering, editing & masking.

Cheers, Steve

Thanks, i had photoshop CS5 but the old computer I had crashed and I lost the copy someone gave me. Gotta get another copy of it, I can only scratch the surface when it comes to what that software can do.

Matt

[300+]

I only use -1, 0, +1 in most cases. Ill need to experiment next time with different exposure settings.

If you shoot RAW you can easily swing the exposure my +/-1 without the need to HDR, so in that case you are likely to be getting the effect from the software more than creating an image that your sensor couldn't capture.

It may take a while, but I think that if you are aiming for a natural looking photo you can use adjustment brushes in ACR/lightroom to recover the same level of detail from a single image than you would from a -1,0,+1 HDR for a majority of scenes.

And for those scenes that you can't, you would really need a -2,0,+2 HDR anyway.

I have also found that adding the missing stops there to take a 5 exposure HDR doesn't seem to help. It certainly make manually burning through more complex than it needs to be.

Cheers, Steve

[Chucaro]

I agree with you Steve, I do not like HDR and prefer you use Point adjustments in Capture NX2 in the nef file of Nik Viveza in the Tiff.

[Cap]

HDR cannot be successfully done with one image. Theres just not enough information on one image as far as dynamic range is concerned. Under exposed areas will turn very noisy as lighting these up only artificially amplifies the litlle potons captured in the photosites. Thats why you need the over exposed ones, to ensure these are captured.

So I believe you still need at least 2 shots, a normal exposure and at least an over exposure.

[Papa Smurf]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/432.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/433.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/434.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/435.jpg

[MEANZ06]

emphasis on you have taken

ill start...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/201.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1663.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/202.jpg

anything will do, scenery, cars, dog, cat, wife, ute's etc... :)

[weeds]

are they our monaro's in the second and third shots

probably more in the USA than AUS

[MEANZ06]

are they our monaro's in the second and third shots

probably more in the USA than AUS

honestly im not sure what they are called there, but its a pontiac GTO here with a Chevy LS engine (our corvette engine) and a couple of them are highly modified to be very fast.

i have several friends that have them and its always a riveraly at the race track... :D

[BigJon]

honestly im not sure what they are called there,

Monaro.

[cal415]

Strange to see a holden with US plates :)

Holden exported them to the US, look at the "revival" section near the bottom of this
Pontiac GTO - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia@@AMEPARAM@@/wiki/File:1969_GTO_Judge.jpg" class="image" title="1969 Pontiac GTO Judge"><img alt="1969 Pontiac GTO Judge" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2e/1969_GTO_Judge.jpg/250px-1969_GTO_Judge.jpg"@@AMEPARAM@@commons/thumb/2/2e/1969_GTO_Judge.jpg/250px-1969_GTO_Judge.jpg

and for our American friends, heres the origins of the Monaro in Aus.
Holden Monaro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia@@AMEPARAM@@/wiki/File:Holden_HT_Monaro_1968_01.jpg" class="image"><img alt="Holden HT Monaro 1968 01.jpg" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Holden_HT_Monaro_1968_01.jpg/250px-Holden_HT_Monaro_1968_01.jpg"@@AMEPARAM@@commons/thumb/e/e7/Holden_HT_Monaro_1968_01.jpg/250px-Holden_HT_Monaro_1968_01.jpg



I prefer the original holden versions, Pontiac did some weird things to the front end! about a year ago there was a limited run of SS's sold as a special here in Australia, which used the pontiac style front end, ugly as sin.

[Frenchie]

Is there a theme? How about this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/baldrick110/Antarctic/IMGP1539.jpg

[MEANZ06]

california coast... :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/198.jpg

[MEANZ06]

Frenchie, there is no theme other than you have to have taken the picture... :)

[Frenchie]

or how about this.....;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[MEANZ06]

or how about this.....;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

:cool:

heres another from my album... :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/192.jpg

anything goes... :)

[MEANZ06]

one of my best friends at my 40th b-day party... :p

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/191.jpg

[LSD_AUTOMOTIVE]

hang on, need to resize

http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n588/LSD_AUTO/Twilight_Tower_by_beautifulbutterfly86-1-1.jpg

hopefully not so huge..


Sarah

[MEANZ06]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/190.jpg

two years ago when fires where threatening my vacation property...

[LSD_AUTOMOTIVE]

From the Zig-Zags on Gooseberry Hill (WA)
http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n588/LSD_AUTO/DSCN0244-1.jpg

[MEANZ06]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/189.jpg

:angel:

[MEANZ06]

wife took this one... :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/188.jpg

[isuzutoo-eh]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/187.jpg

[Dave1]

18 kg Longtail Tuna caught at the wreck of the Marloo on Fraser Isalnd off a kayak after being harassed by a shark. Brother took the photo, sorry:angel:

[scottvdw]

Early morning reflections on Crater lake in Tas.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/186.jpg

[scottvdw]

Just realised the photo in my last post was upside down........wait....now I'm not sure.

[LandyAndy]

I think the Oh Wow meter is broken!!!!!!



https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/185.jpg

Andrew

[LandyAndy]

Ready to recover.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/184.jpg
Andrew

[p38arover]

or how about this.....;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/


Are self-portraits permitted? :mad:




:D

[p38arover]

Strange to see a holden with US plates :)

I saw a lot of the later 4-door Holdens (VE?) in the USA. They may have been badged as a Pontiac G8

[p38arover]

Hut at Wee Jasper:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/179.jpg

[KarlB]

Surfs up at Elliston:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/03/690.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/18871/title/surfs-up/cat/500)

Cheers
KarlB
:)

[WhiteD3]

or how about this.....;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/baldrick110/Antarctic/IMGP3478.jpg

How do you know my mother-in-law?

[Xtreme]

Hut at Wee Jasper:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/179.jpg

And some more intricate joinery on a Russian built fort at Sitka - Alaska

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/180.jpg

[Redback]

Sunset in the Gulf of Carpentaria
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/bazzar/CapeYork424.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/bazzar/CapeYork416.jpg

Sunset on the Murray
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/bazzar/DSC08423.jpg

[sheerluck]

How about Hong Kong with a typhoon brewing?
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/174.jpg

OR a Maldivian sunset:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/175.jpg

Or up close and personal with Big Ray:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/176.jpg

Or the (de)lights of Disneyland Paris:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/177.jpg

[Bushie]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/11/879.jpg
Birdsville Pub circa 1985

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/685.jpg
Birdsville Pub 2008


Martyn

[p38arover]

Cable Beach, Broome

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/171.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/172.jpg

[p38arover]

Darwin Harbour Cruise

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/170.jpg

[Ean Austral]

After years of trying I finally gotr the Dolphins playing jump last year
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/5430/gibbrv083.jpg (http://img3.imageshack.us/i/gibbrv083.jpg/)
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Cheers Ean

[DeeJay]

Here is my daughter getting 120 not out in a school match.
25x 4's & 1x 6 off 41 balls.. Well I'm allowed to boast aren't I ??

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/162.jpg

[MEANZ06]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/151.jpg

:)

[MEANZ06]

my daughters on our boat at sunset on San Francisco bay... :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/150.jpg

[p38arover]

Three girls! :o

You poor bugger. I've only got one and that's bad enough. :D

[MEANZ06]

Three girls! :o

You poor bugger. I've only got one and that's bad enough. :D

:) it was a rough road but they are all of age now, 19, 20, 22 and are doing well...

the way i see it, out of three girls i should get at least one good son-in-law... :D

[MEANZ06]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/148.jpg

:angel:

[Ean Austral]

Darwin Casino and some of the city

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/1295/056ja.jpg (http://img709.imageshack.us/i/056ja.jpg/)
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The Duck Pond, where the Austral lives in the off season

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/9231/071xj.jpg (http://img295.imageshack.us/i/071xj.jpg/)
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[MEANZ06]

i like old tractors... :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/122.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/123.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/124.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/125.jpg

[VladTepes]

where'd you take tose pics FROM Ean ?

[korg20000bc]

i like old tractors... :)
Oh you do?
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1085.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1086.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1087.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1088.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1089.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1090.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1091.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1092.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1093.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1094.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1095.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1096.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1097.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1098.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1099.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1100.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1101.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1102.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1103.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1104.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1105.jpg

A bit of overkill, maybe. But I hope you like them.

[that_kid]

i like old tractors... :)


For your tractor fetish :)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/116.jpg

A social drive at scenic
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/117.jpg

Clara
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/118.jpg

I like aeroplanes
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/119.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/120.jpg

and bees
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/121.jpg

thought id mix it up since we arent going for a particular them other then pics you've taken :)

[MEANZ06]

Oh you do?
A bit of overkill, maybe. But I hope you like them.

very good post! loved seeing some of those that ive never seen before! :)

and there can never be overkill in this thread... ;)

the more pictures the better... :)

[LandyAndy]

Not quite a tractor,I get paid to play in this beast,LOVE IT;);););)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/180.jpg

Andrew

[p38arover]

:) it was a rough road but they are all of age now, 19, 20, 22 and are doing well...

the way i see it, out of three girls i should get at least one good son-in-law... :D


I'd make a good son-in-law. :angel:

[Ean Austral]

Partial Lunar eclipse...CSR trip 2010

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[LSD_AUTOMOTIVE]

'that_kid' - great macro with the bee!

[MEANZ06]

Partial Lunar eclipse...CSR trip 2010

http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/1877/sdc11257j.jpg (http://img835.imageshack.us/i/sdc11257j.jpg/)
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i like this! :)

[Sly]

My favourite Cav mount ! Cambodia 93.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=30471&stc=1&d=1288434577

[MEANZ06]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/108.jpg

[MEANZ06]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/107.jpg

[series3]

An old spice mill in Georgetown, Malaysia. All of the red stuff is chilli powder, takes your head off just walking past.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/102.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/103.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/104.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/105.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/106.jpg

[MEANZ06]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/98.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/99.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/100.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/101.jpg

:)

[MEANZ06]

greg 7-16-08 video by meanz06 - Photobucket

[BBC]

I have a few photos.
These are all taken from the Air Traffic Control Tower at Tarin Kowt in Uruzgan Province in Southern Afghanistan while I was working there between 2006 – 08.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/61.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/62.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/63.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/64.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/65.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/66.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/67.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/68.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/69.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/70.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/71.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/72.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/73.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/74.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/75.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/76.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/77.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/78.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/79.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/80.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/81.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/82.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/83.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/84.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/85.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/86.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/87.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/88.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/89.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/90.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/91.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/92.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/93.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/94.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/95.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/96.jpg
Many, many, more.

[MEANZ06]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/60.jpg

[87County]

..........always appreciate your pics BBC - thanks

[isuzutoo-eh]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/58.jpg

[MEANZ06]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/50.jpg

:)

[newhue]

Lord Howe Island. Mt Lytchbird

[KarlB]

Lord Howe Island. Mt Lytchbird

Mount Lidgbird. Named after the Master of the HMS Supply, Lieutenant Henry Lidgbird Ball, who first sighted Lord Howe Island in 1788.

Cheers
KarlB
:)

[newhue]

opps, I knew I should have googled it. It was a little while ago.

awesome, beautiful spot, looking forward to going back for the 10th anniversary

[skez]

zuki

[MEANZ06]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1706.jpg

[Newbs-IIA]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1742.jpg

[carjunkieanon]

Hi BBC - any chance you could just start a thread of the pictures you've taken in Afghanistan? Keep uploading....

[BBC]

Hi BBC - any chance you could just start a thread of the pictures you've taken in Afghanistan? Keep uploading....

I suppose I could mate. I have many more.

In the mean time, there are even more Afghanistan photos on the thread I have been contributing to here:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/59234-employment-opportunities.html

along with some other photos, covering the other places I have been working...
between Mozambique, Timor Leste, Ghana, Uganda, and now in Mogadishu, Somalia.


Cheers,

BBC

[p38arover]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1742.jpg

Looking at the angle of the pin and the rubber on the LHS, I'd say it needs new bushes.

Is it a Series LR chassis? With coil helper springs?

[MEANZ06]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1741.jpg

[MEANZ06]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1740.jpg

[Newbs-IIA]

Looking at the angle of the pin and the rubber on the LHS, I'd say it needs new bushes.

Is it a Series LR chassis? With coil helper springs?
Well spotted Ron, It's my 1951 80inch Series 1. I somehow don't think those shackel bushes will pass a saftey certificate :p

The helper coil springs are there because the previous owner used to cart a 700Ltr spray tank in the back around their farm. Poor suspension needed all the help it could get. You can tell it's a backyard job as one spring is welded in upside down compared to the other one :p

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1739.jpg

[87County]

where I went fishing yesterday (Burrows Creek, Nundle SF)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1738.jpg

[x-box]

where I went fishing yesterday (Burrows Creek, Nundle SF)




trout?? bass? more photo's????

[BigJon]

You can tell it's a backyard job as one spring is welded in upside down compared to the other one :p



You can tell it is a backyard job because the springs are welded in!

[87County]

trout?? bass? more photo's????

rainbow trout - (generally small ones)

more pics - (this is all for this location )

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1734.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1735.jpg

[Mutley]

Old Eucla Jetty

http://www.theitmanager.com.au/image/pic2.jpg



http://www.theitmanager.com.au/image/pic1.jpg



Driving into the dark at Cocklebiddy

[boofdtl]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1715.jpg


You must help them yeh

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1643.jpg

[BigJon]

Work earlier this year.

[BigJon]

More work.

[WhiteD3]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1706.jpg

Meanzo6, you should enter this pic in this week's photo comp.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/camera-corner/116023-photo-competition-45-something-sparkly-ends-7th-november-2010-a.html

[pop058]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1683.jpg

[p38arover]

Sovereign Hill, Victoria 2008

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1684.jpg

[Mutley]

Thats what I like to see.. LR's pulling out Cruisers...

[Ean Austral]

So is my Disco a Camel Landy?:p

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Cheers Ean

[digger]

Sovereign Hill, Victoria 2008

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1684.jpg

great shot...but is that a Poly tank??

[digger]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1683.jpg

Ok Pop, tell me a story!!!

Looks like fuel explosion so I'm thinking napalm? or fuel depot?
(if fuel depot why park so close,so back to napalm or something similar- assuming set explosion hence photographic record- assuming in Aus as nice clear shot so too old for o/seas service with ambo (not white either!) but it is fantastic...do tell? does the number two indicate airfield ambulance? )



That's a poster shot for ambos I reckon!

Motto like, "We'd go through hell to get our man" or similar!

[p38arover]

great shot...but is that a Poly tank??

Thanks Digger.

No, it's steel. In the original I can see the vertical row of rivets (behind the pipe dropping down the side).

[BigJon]

So is my Disco a Camel Landy?:p

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/7161/sdc11001.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/i/sdc11001.jpg/)
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Cheers Ean

I think I saw your Disco in the carpark at Casurina about 6 weeks ago. Possibly your missus driving?

I fly into Darwin tomorrow, but I have to pick up some stuff for work and head straight down to Hayes Creek.

[digger]

30680



30681

[MEANZ06]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1603.jpg

:)

[MEANZ06]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1663.jpg


:)

[pop058]

Ok Pop, tell me a story!!!

Looks like fuel explosion so I'm thinking napalm? or fuel depot?
(if fuel depot why park so close,so back to napalm or something similar- assuming set explosion hence photographic record- assuming in Aus as nice clear shot so too old for o/seas service with ambo (not white either!) but it is fantastic...do tell? does the number two indicate airfield ambulance? )



That's a poster shot for ambos I reckon!

Motto like, "We'd go through hell to get our man" or similar!

Digger,

I took the shot on OLR-067's (Paul M) camera at the Land & Air Spectactular in May this year. The show was at Emu Gully near Ipswich and is an annual event. Paul M was driving his ambo (thats why I had his camera) and was participating in a Vietnam era re-enactment along with the "Contact Front" guys, a Cent, an APC and a few others. A great weekend and looking forward to next year.

[MEANZ06]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1657.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1658.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1659.jpg

[digger]

Digger,

I took the shot on OLR-067's (Paul M) camera at the Land & Air Spectactular in May this year. The show was at Emu Gully near Ipswich and is an annual event. Paul M was driving his ambo (thats why I had his camera) and was participating in a Vietnam era re-enactment along with the "Contact Front" guys, a Cent, an APC and a few others. A great weekend and looking forward to next year.

I had convinced myself it was a test or display -- I reckon its a beauty!

[wanglemoose]

sunrise on our last straddie trip

[Little Scouse]

I haven't taken too many photos but here's a couple of recent self portaits:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=30716&d=1288824789

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=30717&d=1288824808

[p38arover]

You take better pics than your father, Little Scouse. Perfect focus on the ear, too!

[Tombie]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1603.jpg

:)

But thats only 420Kw :p

Off the shelf HSVs (Walkinshaw Spec) in Oz are available making 470Kw :angel: And thats a 4 door Sedan...
http://www.paulmanuellracing.co.nz/images/ws_suspension_main.jpg

http://www.paulmanuellracing.co.nz/images/ws_exterior_main.jpg

:cool::cool::cool:

[MEANZ06]

But thats only 420Kw :p

Off the shelf HSVs (Walkinshaw Spec) in Oz are available making 470Kw :angel: And thats a 4 door Sedan...
:cool::cool::cool:

:cool: got a link to this? i found holden but i cant find walkinshaw spec version...

[Tombie]

http://gallery.mac.com/rovertech/100354/LandyOnAPole_003/web.jpg'ver=12718557900001

http://gallery.mac.com/rovertech/100105/ww4%20076/web.jpg'ver=12751145040002

http://gallery.mac.com/rovertech/100105/ww4-20074/web.jpg'ver=12607869700001

http://gallery.mac.com/rovertech/100161/2006_0723MudDriving230720060030/web.jpg'ver=12789220700002

http://gallery.mac.com/rovertech/100056/BurraTrip-20JAN2003-20-4-/web.jpg'ver=12538863980004

[Tombie]

:cool: got a link to this? i found holden but i cant find walkinshaw spec version...


2009 HSV Clubsport R8 - Beautiful Insanity - 45 | V8 - drag racing, hot rods, muscle cars, car shows - NZV8 magazine (http://www.v8.co.nz/articles/2009-hsv-clubsport-r8-beautiful-insanity-45)

[stevo68]

Some great pics there. Most of mine revolve around family and my landy/camping/club....so here's a few:

My youngest

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/675.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1591.jpg

3 more of my brats

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1592.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1593.jpg

Sunset at Mt Moffat NP

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1594.jpg

Mates helping me do stuff I can't do ;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1595.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/1455.jpg

The missus and 2nd youngest feeding an elephant at Aust Zoo

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1596.jpg

Oldest Son and youngest son

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1597.jpg

One of my favourite pics...the night I proposed to the missus...that was over 3 yrs ago......still working on the wedding part ;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1598.jpg

My new loyal mate

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/1608.jpg

My old loyal mate-RIP

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1599.jpg

Club Devotee's

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/1450.jpg

My Old pride and joy

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1600.jpg

My new pride and joy

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1601.jpg

Not the fanciest camera......but memories all the same :),

Regards

Stevo

[LSD_AUTOMOTIVE]

Stevo - how many children do you have?

[stevo68]

Stevo - how many children do you have? All up...5.....mine, yours and ours.....out of the 5....4 are personal bests :), ages now from 16 down to 2 1/2.

Regards

Stevo

[LSD_AUTOMOTIVE]

All up...5.....mine, yours and ours.....out of the 5....4 are personal bests :), ages now from 16 down to 2 1/2.

Regards

Stevo

Wow! Your (almost) wife doesn't look like she's old enough to have that many :o I have one and I'm sure I look twice her age :p Your kids look super cheeky btw

Sarah

[PSi]

Taken on 21, March 2009, test drive of the Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder in Tenerife, Canary Islands.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1585.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1586.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1587.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1588.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1589.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1590.jpg

[MEANZ06]

very nice family pics Stevo!! thank you for sharing! :)


Vic

[PSi]

Camel Trophy '93, Sabah, Malaysia

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1575.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1576.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1577.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1578.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1579.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1580.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1581.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1582.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1583.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1584.jpg

More here >>>Camel Trophy '93 - a set on Flickr

[Redback]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/bazzar/Gulf%20Trip/Gulftrip399.jpg

Remote travel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/bazzar/DSC09245.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/bazzar/DSC09246.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/bazzar/DSC05394.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/bazzar/DSC05413.jpg

[LieutenantRover]

Loading up the Mack

[MEANZ06]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1567.jpg

;)

[MEANZ06]

my buddy... :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1563.jpg

[Bushie]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1561.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/49.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1562.jpg


Martyn


Maybe this thread would be more appropriate if moved to Camera Corner ?

[LSD_AUTOMOTIVE]

Need to link this one, it's too big for the thread I think

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1558.jpg

[scottygc]

recent fraser trip

kids loved it

[DeanoH]

A challenge for those PS savy.
Kaye took this pic looking into Well 18 on the CSR earlier this year.
I'm trying to 'enhance' it as the cover pic for her journal of the trip (180 pages including pics).
What I am trying to achieve is a darker border and more detail in the faces without losing the colour of the sky/clouds. With a bit of sharpening, maybe, thrown in for good measure. Not much at all really!!
Have I set myself an impossible task ?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1548.jpg

Deano:)

[Chucaro]

Not an easy task to do in a image with so little pixels but I will give it a go.
The image is very noisy so it will be hard to keep it sharp and without noise.
Cheers

[Chucaro]

This is the best that I was able to do with the pixels on hand :(
I adjusted each image with U point filter, then worked a bit on curves and denoise.

http://www.plottier.net/albums/userpics/10002/Well18reflection1024X768-PP.jpg

[MEANZ06]

bummer. this forum is so big that when a thread is out of the general threads its hard to find.... :(

[p38arover]

bummer. this forum is so big that when a thread is out of the general threads its hard to find.... :(

Press the New Posts button.

[DeanoH]

Thankyou Arthur for your experise and effort. I am loathe to post larger pixel pics as they can eat up peoples internet allowance. Thankyou again for your efforts.

Deano :):):)


PS. Did you note Kayes LR cap?

[korg20000bc]

Moved... never to be seen again...

[WhiteD3]

Having recently upgraded from PSE7 to CS5 I'm at the bottom of a long learning curve. Here's some attempts at reprocessing some pics taken on GCLRO's recent Fraser Is trip.

500D + (mostly) Sigma 10-20mm. Colour adjustments, lens compensation, overall and targeted exposure, (CS5) ND filter, sharpening and cropping.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1516.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1517.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1518.jpg

Overcooked this one trying to lighten the shadows on the rocks.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1519.jpg

I am happy with this one. Being able to use CS5's ND filter really helped. I've used the lens correction filter to straighten the image, taken with a Canon 18-200 kit lens @ 18mm.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1520.jpg

[PSi]

WhiteD3, the horizon is curving upward in the middle a little. I viewed it on photo studio with a grid overlaid. Takes a correction of about 8% for barrel distortion.

[WhiteD3]

Thanks PSi. I uploaded the wrong pic but I've since edited my post above.

[Rockrover76]

Took this one on the rungetting out of the way, but I think it's a little different

[Cap]

Interesting effect... makes me dizzy looking at it :D

Did you take a slow SS shot whilst zooming in?

[VladTepes]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/49.jpg



I LOVE that photo mate. I wonder whether it would look better / worse / interesting if the colour on the firies was desaturated a bit too.

[duncanw]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1718.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1719.jpg

[WhiteD3]

It's a wet weekend here is Brissy and bereft of inspiration for the current photo comp on DoF I went out to a local park and hid in the picnic shelter.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1556.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1557.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1558.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1559.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1560.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1561.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1562.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1563.jpg

[dmdigital]

Good weather for ducks?

[300+]

If you were getting entries for shallow depth of park you would be on to a winner! Shame the ducks weren't in a field.

Cheers, Steve

[Treads]

Taken with my EOS500D from the bay doors of my Fire Station after a call

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1415.jpg

Shutter: 1/40
Aperture: f5.6
Focal Length: 48mm

[dmdigital]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1405.jpg

Was going to put this in the photo comp, but it doesn't really demonstrate DOF.

[ozscott]

There are some great photos on here.

I have posted a few below. Nikon D5000 with kit lens for the first 2 and a Nikor lens for the last 2. They are all compacted and cropped for posting. I am a rank amateur but and have had the Nikon only for a few months. Please post any tips on making them better if you have any.

Cheers

[VladTepes]

You have a good eye for composition and colour I think.

You do need to have horizons level though , a problem in that first pic as far as I can see.
I have the same problem if its any consolation !

[ozscott]

Thanks very much Vlad. You know I hadnt even noticed that problem and it afflicts the blow hole shot (Point Lookout Straddie) too...very happy to have that pointed out and I will make sure I nail that down in future.

Cheers again:)

[ozscott]

I struggle with this type of shot - I was taking a shot of one of my boys doing a spinning kick to break timber. It is a high speed kick and I am rapid shooting with a 35mm Nikkor lens and in low light from 30 metres away (no tripod)....short of selling a kidney and getting a Nikor low fstop telephoto I guess I am not going to do too much better than this (and the kit 55-200 is ok for this but is does not go as low in fstop), especially with no tripod used? Again any tips appreciated. The specs were Matrix metering, F1.8, 1/200 SS, AF- dynamic 3D.

Cheers

[dmdigital]

The horizons can be straightened in most post processing software but it is always better to shoot straight. A good trick is to keep an eye on the marks in the view finder and to line up on these. Once you know you are level then position the horizon in the correct spot in the view finder that you want to structure the image.

For the kick, speed is important as you are trying to stop motion, a flash helps here but you are a reasonable distance away for the camera's built in flash and I assume it probably wouldn't be appreciated. Have a read up on ISO Sensitivity and the Auto ISO feature (I'm sure the D5000 has this). Look at using something in the ISO 800 to 3200 range. You should then be able to possible use the 200mm at f/5.6. If the image is to noisy (grainy) at ISO 3200 consider not going above ISO 1600.

[ozscott]

The horizons can be straightened in most post processing software but it is always better to shoot straight. A good trick is to keep an eye on the marks in the view finder and to line up on these. Once you know you are level then position the horizon in the correct spot in the view finder that you want to structure the image.

For the kick, speed is important as you are trying to stop motion, a flash helps here but you are a reasonable distance away for the camera's built in flash and I assume it probably wouldn't be appreciated. Have a read up on ISO Sensitivity and the Auto ISO feature (I'm sure the D5000 has this). Look at using something in the ISO 800 to 3200 range. You should then be able to possible use the 200mm at f/5.6. If the image is to noisy (grainy) at ISO 3200 consider not going above ISO 1600.

Thanks mate. I appreciate the help. I had the ISO on auto with a max of 1600 selected so as to avoid grain. It chose 360 speed so perhaps it didnt appreciate when focused the speed. I might pre-select it next time at 3200 and see how that travels. The 5000 is still pretty good at that and very sharp still at 1600, so I can play a bit.

Thanks again.

[dmdigital]

If you shoot in M (manual) with auto ISO and you can make it select the higher setting.

I use this for sports shots as the D3s is fine up to ISO 10000. I then select what shutter/aperture I want and let the camera change the light sensitivity.

If the D5000 isn't too noisy at ISO3200 a good noise removal software like Dfine will remove it.

[ozscott]

The help is much appreciated matey. Will the Nikon Capture NX2 do the trick in terms of the editing side to reduce noise (not that the camera is noisy - pretty impressive on that score) - I have that software, but admit to being pretty lousy at using it (need to read the tutorials).

Cheers

[dmdigital]

Yes it will though Photoshop CS5 or Nik Dfine are better.

[DeanoH]

.............Nikon Capture NX2...................... I have that software, but admit to being pretty lousy at using it (need to read the tutorials).

Cheers
I'm glad I'm not the only one. Tried for months to get some sense out of NX2 but gave up in the end. Must be the most non-intuitive software ever invented, makes PhotoShop look easy. I cannot believe that software like this can be released comercially.

Deano:)

[dmdigital]

It actually is very good once you learn a bit about it. NX was a lot more clunky than NX2. The U-point system is actually very very good and NIK Software have this through their entire software suite. The need for NX2 to handle NEF files though is less of an issue as ACR 6.x is very good at processing them now unlike previous versions.

[dmdigital]

Two from Boxing Day. A friend's radio controlled buggy. Temperamental little thing, didn't last too long so didn't get many shots off before it was pack up and back to the workbench.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/408.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/409.jpg

[VladTepes]

There's not enough photos in this photo thread !

Here's a couple I took this afternoon.

It was windy and overcast so it was a bit difficult even to get the feller in frame let alone sharp...

http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/45422/2239185880100403462S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/29278/2715856760100403462S600x600Q85.jpg

[WhiteD3]

Finally a break in the weather today so I escaped to Cedar Creek Falls early this morning. Apart from 2 other photographers I had the place to myself.

I see the Nanny state police have been at it; fencing off access to the falls proper to stop the idiots (I suppose). Not idiot proof though as I managed to drag myself here and there for some close up shots.

All done with the Sigma 10-20mm f3.5.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/222.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/223.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/224.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/225.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/226.jpg

[dmdigital]

On the subject of waterfalls, one from today...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/176.jpg

Got some more to post up when I get through the images.

[PSi]

Since we're on waterfalls, here's one from my recent visit to Laos ...

Tad Pha Souam resort, Champasak Province, Laos. N15.276704° E105.921949°
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/101.jpg

[Shamo]

A couple from our trip to fraser, these wern't taken by me sorry, but I think they are cool so I thought I'd share.

This one was taken with a canon 500D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/81.jpg

This one with a Nikon, only about $1200 worth... couldnt tell you the model.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/82.jpg

Cheers,
Shamo

[dmdigital]

Really like the second one.

[matbor]

Really like the second one.

Agree.

[Cap]

Agree.

Great composition... tells a story and anticipates the future journey.

[Shamo]

It's also my favourite, fantastic shot. The full sized and full quality one is just awesome. There are a few other ones that I will post up soon

[matbor]

Few pics I have taken recently, more at Matthew's Photo Blog - Home (http://www.bordignons.net)

My nephew....
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1462.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1463.jpg


My new camera, still got to put a roll of film thru it....
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1464.jpg


My mate on his boat the other week...
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1465.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1466.jpg

Matt.

[WhiteD3]

Natural Bridge, SEQ

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1436.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1437.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1438.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1439.jpg

[300+]

Nice shots Mark. If you shot in RAW I think the fourth one would make a great single image HDR (assuming you didn't bracket a set of 3-5).

Cheers, Steve

[WhiteD3]

Nice shots Mark. If you shot in RAW I think the third one would make a great single image HDR (assuming you didn't bracket a set of 3-5).

Cheers, Steve

I did take a "set" for each image but I've been too lazy to learn HDR in CS5 as yet.

[dmdigital]

Mark, have a look a Nik Software's HDR Efex Pro plug in for CS5/LR3/Aperture. I've bought it after trialing it for a few days. Excellent product and I find it easier to use than Photomatix or CS5 HDR for what I want.

[dirtdawg]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1397.jpg

[dirtdawg]

grrrrrrrrrrrr im new to flickr still working it out

[Cap]

For HDR I purchaed easyHDR Pro2... after using it for 30min as trial I was so impressed I bought it! And cheapish too compared to other apps.

[dirtdawg]

hey dm how did u get it to work whats the trick with flickr i used to use photobucket and that was easy but flickr is a lot different??

[Landy Smurf]

hey i have been away for a while i am just wondering why you cant see the photos that people put up without clicking on them? im sorry im sure this has been talked about alot already

[C0L0N3L]

hey dm how did u get it to work whats the trick with flickr i used to use photobucket and that was easy but flickr is a lot different??
I use firefox.
just right click > copy image location.

then you just need to put
your copied flickr url

if your using IE you would have to go to properties then copy the url from there.

Or you can drag the image to a new tab then copy the url from the address bar..

Or there is quickr pickr (http://quickrpickr.com/)


hey i have been away for a while i am just wondering why you cant see the photos that people put up without clicking on them? im sorry im sure this has been talked about alot already
Sounds like an issue on your end.

[Landy Smurf]

it was never like this but now since i have been back the photos dont come up without me clicking on their link. any ideas of what i can do to view them automatically aka like normal?

[Landy Smurf]

sorry my bad i had the box in options unticked.problem solved

[Disco_Balls]

Just thought i'd throw in a few pics my wife and I take while we are out and about on occasion with the camera, we would barely be amatures at this, just like to take a few snaps here and there.

These were taken at the Red Cliffs, Scarborough QLD

Hope you like them :)
(Natural)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/670.jpg
(Red Hue edit)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/671.jpg
(Colour Richness enhanced)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/672.jpg

[Landy Smurf]

they are great got anymore of the like?

[Disco_Balls]

Im scrounging around different HDDs on 3 different computers to try and find them! LOL
Would be a great idea to either network the comps, or get me act together and sort and stack all my files! hahaha

I'll post more as I go, thanks for the comment! :)

[Landy Smurf]

yeah i find myself every now and then having to do a big clean and sort out oh well no rush but i will be keeping an eye on here and cant wait to see what other amazing photos you have shot

[matbor]

Lysterfield (VIC) lake sunset.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/667.jpg

[WhiteD3]

Cleveland Point lighthouse at sunrise. Just playing around with B&W conversions and I am quite happy with these.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/03/839.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/03/840.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/03/841.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/03/842.jpg

[dmdigital]

Been a while since I posted anything and just as long since I picked up the camera. This was from yesterday...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/03/458.jpg

[dmdigital]

Tonight's effort (last night was too hazy/cloudy)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/03/396.jpg
D200 + 300mm + 2xTC (900mm equivalent)

[Bushie]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/03/413.jpg
Volunteers at work


Martyn

[one_iota]

Tonight's effort (last night was too hazy/cloudy)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/03/396.jpg
D200 + 300mm + 2xTC (900mm equivalent)


Nice shot Derek.

What technical details?...shutter speed etc

[dmdigital]

Nikon D200, 1/50sec f/11, ISO400, Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 with 2xTC-III mounted on tripod (with DX sensor crop this is equivalent to 900mm).

[Awest]

Ok sorry they all have my truck in them, but!

Coming back from Lake Eyre last year
Dust Storm 2009 near Mitchell QLD
Malparinka


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/1276.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/03/65.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/03/66.jpg

[PhillH]

Ok sorry they all have my truck in them, but!

Coming back from Lake Eyre last year
Dust Storm 2009 near Mitchell QLD
Malparinka


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/1276.jpg



So how did you go in the regatta? My brother wants to head there for it this year.

[300+]

I took this one last year but only just got round to processing it:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/1243.jpg

It is the Guggenheim museam in Bilbao. I was there for a nearby family wedding.

Cheers, Steve

[dmdigital]

A balmy 26C day on the Central Arnhem Highway :)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/1207.jpg

Parts from the old ELDO station radars that existed here in the 60's to track launches from Woomera.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/1208.jpg

Creek
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/1209.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/1210.jpg

[incisor]

recognise this ?

http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu316/incisor/AULRO%20pics/the-drum.jpg

from a couple of years ago now...

[incisor]

Club house rainbow, Corowa airport

http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu316/incisor/corowa%202011/rainbowshack.jpg

[CowsGoMoo]

Nice rainbow. Not sure I've seen one look that low to the ground. The pano style suits it. Nice angry looking clouds too.

[dmdigital]

Flew to Darwin this morning. I'd read about the effects of the rolling electronic shutters of phone cameras... But this is really cool.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/725.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/726.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/727.jpg

[incisor]

this evenings sky over morayfield just before dusk


http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu316/incisor/misc/_DSC3047.jpg

[WhiteD3]

In and around Moffat & Dicky's Beach this week.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/445.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/446.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/447.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/04/448.jpg

[incisor]

Adelaide River War Cemetery

http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu316/incisor/_DSC3348.jpg

[Cap]

Kids playing at the bike park in Scamander (East Coast Tassie). I really liked the 'action' type photography, may well see if I can take more snaps in extreme sports ;)

http://www.plottier.net/albums/userpics/10003/stunt3.jpg

http://www.plottier.net/albums/userpics/10003/stunt2.jpg