A few from my last couple of shoots

ElBeasto · 1st October 2012, 2:32 PM

#1

Walking & Cycling Sign by stevejwphoto, on Flickr

#2

Sunset Express by stevejwphoto, on Flickr

#3

South Steyne by stevejwphoto, on Flickr

#4

Pyrmont Blues by stevejwphoto, on Flickr

#5

Diffraction Faction! by stevejwphoto, on Flickr

I had a go at a pano as well.
#6

Sydney Harbour from the Quay by stevejwphoto, on Flickr

Might as well add this one as well.
#7

Darling Harbour by Night by stevejwphoto, on Flickr

Here blows another blue hour shot, I tried to tone down the post work in this one.
#8

Bluey Old Town by stevejwphoto, on Flickr

ncsa · 1st October 2012, 5:19 PM

^^ Saw these elsewhere - good work

- and like anything you have to get out to capture it!

TwinII · 1st October 2012, 5:58 PM

Nice work. Your images look super sharp!

ElBeasto · 2nd October 2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TwinII

Nice work. Your images look super sharp!

Thanks, like too sharp?

Jackolow · 2nd October 2012, 8:43 PM

love the lighting on no.1

Something about 4 I can't quite find the words for - it looks great, but perhaps too much clarity? It's so sharp that it's piercing, but I don't know if it's good glass or just processed really well. Was it HDR'd or just processed RAW?

ElBeasto · 2nd October 2012, 9:38 PM

Yeah, they're all a bit harsh on the brightness and contrast.
I'm finding CS6 auto curves and levels really likes to go this way compared to CS5. I might reinstall the old version.
I use the auto on these as I find it really difficult to do manually, especially with curve editing.

It's an old Nikkor 35mm f/2 AI-s that I usually use on my film body but it's capable of being pretty sharp on the D700 if I use it in the right way.

Ta for the feedback.

triggerpeg · 2nd October 2012, 10:10 PM

Nice captures of the CBD! Just with that last one. Did you happen to clone out a whole boat on the bottom right corner? looks to be smudged

ElBeasto · 2nd October 2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by triggerpeg

Nice captures of the CBD! Just with that last one. Did you happen to clone out a whole boat on the bottom right corner? looks to be smudged

Ta mate, lol no I didn't but I can see what you mean.
I think it's just where the water has been disturbed from a boat leaving, either that or wind on the water or something.

Look at the third last one, there's crazy purple & red light shit going on, had it stopped down to f/22. After I saw that shot I only used that lens at f/8 in low light.

evti · 3rd October 2012, 1:00 PM

The purples and blues look really good in these pics. I love the colours reflecting off the water in #7. There's something I really like about #6 too, it seems soft in a pleasing way. It's hard to describe.

ElBeasto · 3rd October 2012, 1:26 PM

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Originally Posted by evti

The purples and blues look really good in these pics. I love the colours reflecting off the water in #7. There's something I really like about #6 too, it seems soft in a pleasing way. It's hard to describe.

Thanks evti, appreciate the feedback mate.

#6 was my first real go at a pano, I was pleasantly surprised to see how easy stitching is in PS.

DuaNo · 4th October 2012, 3:06 PM

Ours is a beautiful city!

Great shots!

A++++ Would view again!!!

:P

VR4hore · 5th October 2012, 8:46 AM

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Originally Posted by evti

There's something I really like about #6 too, it seems soft in a pleasing way. It's hard to describe.

I got that too! The photo just makes you feel. safe. or something.

Great pics!

ElBeasto · 5th October 2012, 2:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VR4hore

I got that too! The photo just makes you feel. safe. or something.

Great pics!

Ta for the feedback!

4th October 2012, 3:06 PM	#11
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1st October 2012, 2:32 PM	#1
ElBeasto Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,909	A few from my last couple of shoots #1 Walking & Cycling Sign by stevejwphoto, on Flickr #2 Sunset Express by stevejwphoto, on Flickr #3 South Steyne by stevejwphoto, on Flickr #4 Pyrmont Blues by stevejwphoto, on Flickr #5 Diffraction Faction! by stevejwphoto, on Flickr I had a go at a pano as well. #6 Sydney Harbour from the Quay by stevejwphoto, on Flickr Might as well add this one as well. #7 Darling Harbour by Night by stevejwphoto, on Flickr Here blows another blue hour shot, I tried to tone down the post work in this one. #8 Bluey Old Town by stevejwphoto, on Flickr Last edited by ElBeasto; 22nd November 2012 at 12:45 PM.

1st October 2012, 5:19 PM	#2
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1st October 2012, 5:58 PM	#3
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2nd October 2012, 8:43 PM	#5
Jackolow Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mount Isa, Qld Posts: 1,526	love the lighting on no.1 Something about 4 I can't quite find the words for - it looks great, but perhaps too much clarity? It's so sharp that it's piercing, but I don't know if it's good glass or just processed really well. Was it HDR'd or just processed RAW?

2nd October 2012, 9:38 PM	#6
ElBeasto Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,909	Yeah, they're all a bit harsh on the brightness and contrast. I'm finding CS6 auto curves and levels really likes to go this way compared to CS5. I might reinstall the old version. I use the auto on these as I find it really difficult to do manually, especially with curve editing. It's an old Nikkor 35mm f/2 AI-s that I usually use on my film body but it's capable of being pretty sharp on the D700 if I use it in the right way. Ta for the feedback.

2nd October 2012, 10:10 PM	#7
triggerpeg Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,339	Nice captures of the CBD! Just with that last one. Did you happen to clone out a whole boat on the bottom right corner? looks to be smudged __________________ My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge -Psalm 62:7 Sydney Based Wedding Photographer >> Ministry of Imagery Facebook Profile - LIKE!

3rd October 2012, 1:00 PM	#9
evti Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 38	The purples and blues look really good in these pics. I love the colours reflecting off the water in #7. There's something I really like about #6 too, it seems soft in a pleasing way. It's hard to describe.