Photo Assignment for the Week: 4/23 - 4/30 *REVISED* [Sitemap]

fish

Apr-23-2004, 07:16 AM

Here's your photo assignment for this week: Hats.

As always, photos must be fresh - taken this week, not stuff you've got hanging around on your computer.
Any hat is fair game. The hat should be the primary focal point of the image.
For extra credit, use your submissions for Cletus' weekly Digital Darkroom Assignment. (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=1113)

Have at it.

http://www.dalton.org/faculty/bender/JJ.fedora.JPEG

Edit: assignment changed from "People with hats" to just plain "hats" to accomodate people who don't like shooting people.

pathfinder

Apr-23-2004, 09:39 AM

Here's your photo assignment for this week: People with hats.

As always, photos must be fresh - taken this week, not stuff you've got hanging around on your computer.
Kids, teens, seniors...anybody wearing a hat is fair game. The hat should be the primary focal point of the image.
For extra credit, use your submissions for Cletus' weekly Digital Darkroom Assignment. (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=1113)

Have at it.

http://www.dalton.org/faculty/bender/JJ.fedora.JPEG
Are we supposed to believe that you captured this fellow's image just above today? What rock do you think we just crawled out from under, Fish?http://www.dgrin.com/images/icons/Laughing.gifhttp://www.dgrin.com/images/icons/Laughing.gif Great picture, tho......http://www.dgrin.com/images/icons/lickout.gif Nobody loves a smart a.... right?

dizave

Apr-23-2004, 09:42 AM

fish

Apr-23-2004, 09:51 AM

Are we supposed to believe that you captured this fellow's image just above today? What rock do you think we just crawled out from under, Fish?http://www.dgrin.com/images/icons/Laughing.gifhttp://www.dgrin.com/images/icons/Laughing.gif Great picture, tho......http://www.dgrin.com/images/icons/lickout.gif Nobody loves a smart a.... right?
ugh. no, i didn't snap a 60 year old photo today. i just thought it would be fun to include an old pic of a fedora.

fish

Apr-23-2004, 09:53 AM

I tried to take a pic of someone with a hat today, and got a lecture about the difference between hats and caps. And no picture. My only other potential model rides a Rockster 80 and hates me. I'm guessing I'm sitting this one out.

At least I have an extra week to work on contrast.
You may be unclear on the concept, dizave. It's not about finding models and staging them. It's about grabbing your camera and going outside to get candids of people you don't know wearing hats.

As far as definition is concerned for this assignment, caps are included.

A covering for the head; esp., one with a crown and brim, made of various materials, and worn by men or women for protecting the head from the sun or weather, or for ornament.

I didn't take this one either:
http://www.louiswittenburg.com/hoeden/pimphat2.gif

DoctorIt

Apr-23-2004, 01:04 PM

My only other potential model rides a Rockster 80 and hates me.

Hmmm, wonder who that could be...???

Thwack

Apr-23-2004, 02:03 PM

fish

Apr-23-2004, 03:09 PM

I just changed the assignment to "Hats". You don't need people, models, or anything other than a hat and a camera. Quit whining, dizave.

RachelBrune

Apr-23-2004, 05:49 PM

Ha! At least you weren't followed around for three hours by some weird lady claiming to know you and wanting you to take her picture and stick it in the paper so that her boyfriend would know she was where she was supposed to be!!
...oh yeah... hats... Sorry, I'll start looking. :-)
LOL
-Rachel

I tried to take a pic of someone with a hat today, and got a lecture about the difference between hats and caps. And no picture. My only other potential model rides a Rockster 80 and hates me. I'm guessing I'm sitting this one out.

At least I have an extra week to work on contrast.

fish

Apr-23-2004, 07:26 PM

dragon300zx

Apr-23-2004, 09:11 PM

From left to right:
The Service Manager, The Owners Husband, The Owner.

http://www.computerhelpmi.com/meetingoftheminds.jpg

Took this an hour after the assignment was made and just now getting it posted. But no one else has posted anything yet :(. Not a great shot but at least it gives the look that "serious work" gets done there.

http://www.computerhelpmi.com/hmmmm.jpg

Trying to find the right crop

http://www.computerhelpmi.com/thebrains.jpg

fish

Apr-23-2004, 09:30 PM

Took this an hour after the assignment was made and just now getting it posted. But no one else has posted anything yet :(. Not a great shot but at least it gives the look that "serious work" gets done there.

http://www.computerhelpmi.com/hmmmm.jpg
You're first! :thumb

wxwax

Apr-23-2004, 11:30 PM

Hats?

Buddy

Apr-24-2004, 03:29 AM

hats??:scratch

that's shouldn't be too hard here in ole Virginny :D find a seed store or a church on Sunday.

Rolling Stone

Apr-24-2004, 04:33 AM

I took this a few minutes ago, after this shot my camera focusing circut failed. I guess I can't complain, it's lived a very rough life and taken thousands of pics.

http://dirtdog.smugmug.com/photos/3689529-O.jpg

Rolling Stone

Apr-24-2004, 04:38 AM

http://dirtdog.smugmug.com/photos/3689585-O-1.jpg

Rolling Stone

Apr-24-2004, 04:41 AM

http://dirtdog.smugmug.com/photos/3689589-O.jpg

dizave

Apr-24-2004, 05:50 AM

I just changed the assignment to "Hats". You don't need people, models, or anything other than a hat and a camera. Quit whining, dizave.
Hey! I had just figured out who I was going to shoot. Plus, who doesn't like shooting people?

fish

Apr-24-2004, 08:56 AM

Hats?
Pink hats for you, waxy.

cmr164

Apr-24-2004, 01:18 PM

Ok... Hats.... So I let my imagination run away... none of these are good shots but they are 'interesting'. The last one is kind of serious in intent even if the execution is not outstanding.

As usual click for the bigger unprocessed image.

ISO Speed: 400
Aperture: f2.8
Shutter: 1/30
Focal Length (mm): 17

Taking the idea for a spin....
http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/hat3876_s.JPG (http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/hat3876.JPG)

ISO Speed: 400
Aperture: f3.5
Shutter: 1/45
Focal Length (mm): 35

Getting a glimmer of an idea....
http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/hat3877_s.JPG (http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/hat3877.JPG)

ISO Speed: 400
Aperture: f2.0
Shutter: 1/45
Focal Length (mm): 50

Uncluttering the idea...
http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/hat3888_s.JPG (http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/hat3888.JPG)

ISO Speed: 400
Aperture: f1.8
Shutter: 1/10
Focal Length (mm): 50

Last worn at a funeral.
http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/hat3894_s.JPG (http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/hat3894.JPG)

fish

Apr-24-2004, 02:08 PM

gubbs

Apr-24-2004, 02:54 PM

Took this last Saturday so I suppose Im cheating!!

http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/3697669-L.jpg

gubbs

Apr-24-2004, 02:58 PM

http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/3698033-L.jpg

cmr164

Apr-24-2004, 02:58 PM

I missed a perfect opportunity yesterday. Driving to pick fishwife up from downtown, and I'm sitting at a light. I glance to the right and just about to cross the street in front of me is an elderly gentlement wearing clothes from another era and a beautiful straw hat. Camera was not at the ready and I missed it. :(
That was how I felt when I grabbed this one in Cannes. (too long ago for the assignment)

http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/cannes02oct817_sc.jpg (http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/cannes02oct817.jpg)

wkwork

Apr-24-2004, 05:26 PM

Took this one today in a little mexican restaurant with some of the best lighting I've ever seen:

http://wkwork.smugmug.com/photos/3702153-L.jpg

Here's another shot in the place to show off the lighting:

http://wkwork.smugmug.com/photos/3702150-L.jpg

gypsy77360

Apr-24-2004, 07:48 PM

Raining outside today--- but found this indoorshttp://gypsy77360.smugmug.com/photos/3705255-M.jpg

RachelBrune

Apr-24-2004, 08:37 PM

Here's a shot that I took today. I was hanging around the Sussex County day of history, and saw a couple of guys I had photographed before, only now they were out in better lighting with all their gear. Please bear with me, I can only download one at a time.
-R

RachelBrune

Apr-24-2004, 08:39 PM

And here's another one. This guy was just catching a few Z's. Looks like hats are pretty useful.
-R

RachelBrune

Apr-24-2004, 08:41 PM

And last but not least, here's another photo of a re-enactor with the 15th NJ Infantry, which was an actual, historical unit during the Civil War.
As for missed photos, I am still kicking myself because I was over at the tractors when they fired their rifles. I headed back to see if they would do it again, but didn't make it in time to get in position, and I have this deep, ingrained fear of stepping out in a firing range, even if all they are shooting are blanks.
Enjoy,
-R

Sam

Apr-24-2004, 09:05 PM

OK....I was able to catch the next door neighbor with this on. I think It should qualify as a hat, well at least a head cover.

wxwax

Apr-24-2004, 09:36 PM

Hmmm, that might be a cap, not a hat, Sam. :lol3

Here's today's cap or hat #1.

http://wxwax.smugmug.com/photos/3706441-M.jpg

And #2.

http://wxwax.smugmug.com/photos/3706526-M.jpg

damonff

Apr-25-2004, 05:12 AM

Hats in Tangzhen

Mother and Son

http://www.nomadphotographystudios.com/photos/3623766-L.jpg

A couple weeks old, sorry...

A Man on His Way Home...

http://www.nomadphotographystudios.com/photos/3270017-L.jpg

lynnma

Apr-25-2004, 05:26 AM

OK....I was able to catch the next door neighbor with this on. I think It should qualify as a hat, well at least a head cover.Thats nice Sam.. did you gaussian blur that a bit??

lynnma

Apr-25-2004, 05:27 AM

may as well use my model... she would'nt mind...

Sam

Apr-25-2004, 06:44 AM

Thats nice Sam.. did you gaussian blur that a bit??
I just got my new 28-135mm IS lens and I had to try it out a little. Yes I used a small amount of gaussian blur. Portraits are hard....I need to work on people a little more. She was a good model. Pretty, nice smile, would look right at the camera. This was a quickie, hand held in the back yard. She had just come out of the shower. Phoro is better in full resolution. Looks like your nude, partially nude, project is comming along.

lynnma

Apr-25-2004, 06:45 AM

I just got my new 28-135mm IS lens and I had to try it out a little. Yes I used a small amount of gaussian blur. Portraits are hard....I need to work on people a little more. She was a good model. Pretty, nice smile, would look right at the camera. This was a quickie, hand held in the back yard. She had just come out of the shower. Phoro is better in full resolution. Looks like your nude, partially nude, project is comming along.Its soooo much work!!! and I'm so critical of myself I hate most of it, bad light, bad composition etc.. the models are great, very brave..

Sam

Apr-25-2004, 06:50 AM

may as well use my model... she would'nt mind...
Lynn,

Here is my thought on this photo........not that I know anything about the subject. :D But I would like to see this warmed up some, with perhaps a little less light, (a little darker), maybe slight amount of contrast. Maybe try the sun comming from the left or right. Hey....just a thought. Peoples is hard. :D

Sam

Apr-25-2004, 06:55 AM

Its soooo much work!!! and I'm so critical of myself I hate most of it, bad light, bad composition etc.. the models are great, very brave..
Lynn,

Not bad! And it's ok to be critical, but put it in perspective. It's not bad. Bad is when the person is 1 inch tall in a 8 X 10, and out of focus. lol I don't think the composition is bad. Your just looking for a great background, and or props that you don't have........Keep trying....maybe do an exposure bracket, and try RAW. Others here can give you MUCH better ideas then I can but I give them anyway. :dunno

patch29

Apr-25-2004, 06:56 AM

Pink hats for you, waxy.

Hmmm, that might be a cap, not a hat, Sam. :lol3

Here's today's cap or hat #1.

http://patch29.smugmug.com/photos/3716807-M.jpg

Fixed. :rofl :wxwax

That is a sweet chess set. I need one in my driveway.

fish

Apr-25-2004, 07:51 AM

ha! you guys thought this was going to be easy...

Two kids riding pocket bikes with matching "hats"

http://fish.smugmug.com/photos/3717962-L.jpg

lynnma

Apr-25-2004, 08:03 AM

Lynn,

Not bad! And it's ok to be critical, but put it in perspective. It's not bad. Bad is when the person is 1 inch tall in a 8 X 10, and out of focus. lol I don't think the composition is bad. Your just looking for a great background, and or props that you don't have........Keep trying....maybe do an exposure bracket, and try RAW. Others here can give you MUCH better ideas then I can but I give them anyway. :dunnoI always use raw (need it to save me) and I agree it needs bumping up a bit in warmth and contrast.. I'll try... The complete photo has more props in it, now I've started taking background shots where ever I go so I always have high res stuff.:rofl
I've been thinkin... I'm afraid to photoshop too much now because of my trip to the printer who said "go easy on the blur and photoshop"...

lynnma

Apr-25-2004, 09:33 AM

revised...too much??

Rolling Stone

Apr-25-2004, 10:11 AM

I've got your hats right here, nice red hats. Taken 1/2 hour ago at the town park. Ladies with attitude, style and grace.

http://dirtdog.smugmug.com/photos/3720730-L.jpg

http://dirtdog.smugmug.com/photos/3720719-L.jpg

http://dirtdog.smugmug.com/photos/3720720-L.jpg

http://dirtdog.smugmug.com/photos/3720725-L.jpg

http://dirtdog.smugmug.com/photos/3720729-L.jpg

http://dirtdog.smugmug.com/photos/3720727-L.jpg

http://dirtdog.smugmug.com/photos/3720722-L.jpg

The Red Hat Ladies Society "We're over 50 and we can wear red and purple and no person is going to say a thing about it."

fish

Apr-25-2004, 10:21 AM

Oh DD...that's perfect! I saw an article about one of those Red Hat Society meetings here, but they said that you have to wear pink until you turn 50. What a great opportunity!

wxwax

Apr-25-2004, 10:23 AM

ha! you guys thought this was going to be easy...

Two kids riding pocket bikes with matching "hats"

Cheat!

Rolling Stone

Apr-25-2004, 10:30 AM

Oh DD...that's perfect! I saw an article about one of those Red Hat Society meetings here, but they said that you have to wear pink until you turn 50. What a great opportunity!
Yeah, and I almost blew it. Had to go to the lumber store to get some building stuff and didn't take the camera. I had the thing in my hand and left it on the kitchen table. Coming back through town I spotted them in the park. Raced the 2 miles home, grabbed the camera and blitzed back to the park. Almost missed them as they were getting in their cars when I arrived. I asked if they would let me shoot a few quick ones and they obliged. Great group and I'm going to print a few copies for their scrapbook as thanks. Something about going to the lumber store on Sunday and getting different shots. You may remember that last time I did that, the KKK was in town having a recruiting rally. These Red Hat Ladies would've sent them packing if given the chance.

gubbs

Apr-25-2004, 12:04 PM

http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/3720766-M.jpg

http://gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/3720767-M.jpg

lynnma

Apr-25-2004, 12:25 PM

http://gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/3720044-M.jpg

http://gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/3720767-M.jpg
Oh for goodness sake Gubbs, what great memories you bring back with these Ramblers.. I walked from near Harrogate to Lake Windamere not so far back, forgotton the name of the walk now.. I gained 5 lbs eating cream teas on the way!:rofl

RachelBrune

Apr-25-2004, 12:41 PM

fish

Apr-25-2004, 12:41 PM

Cheat!
How did I cheat?

lynnma

Apr-25-2004, 01:30 PM

turkish

Apr-25-2004, 02:32 PM

Here's a hat:

http://turkish.smugmug.com/photos/3726853-M.jpg

Sam

Apr-25-2004, 02:56 PM

Tell the printer where he can stick it. You're the photographer. At the very least, if you have a fondness for a certain style, you might as well get it out of your system.
Sheesh.
-Rachel
I think the printer was trying to help. It's real easy to over do PS. The photo might look one way on her monitor, an other when she prints it, and still different when profesionally printed.

I think the best bet would be, to do the best you can do, then have them print a few. Then compare the prints with your expectations. You may have to adjust your photos a little to maximise the printed results.

fish

Apr-25-2004, 03:48 PM

http://fish.smugmug.com/photos/3729335-L.jpg

:dunno yeah...i was pretty much skunked today.

fish

Apr-25-2004, 03:56 PM

Here's a hat:

http://turkish.smugmug.com/photos/3726853-M.jpg
Nice one. What's the scoop on it? Looks like some sort of contest?

Buddy

Apr-25-2004, 04:37 PM

ok. I'm interested in how a photo nOOb ( me) does with "hats". it WAS a learning experience. :D and again I screwed up and had a date stamp enabled. so I had to cut and crop. :whip

all were taken today 4/25/04

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/3731111-S.jpg

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/3731112-S.jpg

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/3731115-S.jpg

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/3731116-S.jpg

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/3731117-S.jpg

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/3731118-S.jpg

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/3731123-S.jpg

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/3731121-S.jpg

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/3731120-S.jpg

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/3731124-S.jpg

and this is my favorite...........................

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/3731122-S.jpg

AltPro

Apr-25-2004, 04:58 PM

LuC's shadow.
22 April 2004 2:30

turkish

Apr-25-2004, 05:00 PM

Nice one. What's the scoop on it? Looks like some sort of contest?It was taken at the Union St. Easter parade in San Francisco.

damonff

Apr-25-2004, 05:01 PM

I like it Ginette. Cool subject in foreground/subject over there effect.

fish

Apr-25-2004, 05:12 PM

ok. I'm interested in how a photo nOOb ( me) does with "hats". it WAS a learning experience. :D and again I screwed up and had a date stamp enabled. so I had to cut and crop. :whip

all were taken today 4/25/04

and this is my favorite...........................

Damn, freak. You have some fine shots there. I am totally outmatched on this assignment.

These two are the money shots:

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/3731124-L.jpg

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/3731122-L.jpg

pathfinder

Apr-25-2004, 05:42 PM

Here is another hat view for Sunday.....

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/3740237-L.jpg

AltPro

Apr-25-2004, 05:52 PM

I like it Ginette. Cool subject in foreground/subject over there effect.

Thanks Damon: Like I say I love to document the old farms before they are burned to the ground, all gone... I saw the shadow and just clicked it.
Later,
ginette

fish

Apr-25-2004, 06:07 PM

.
http://fish.smugmug.com/photos/3735352-L.jpg

Argusphoto

Apr-25-2004, 06:53 PM

There was an art show in a park in downtown Birmingham this weekend. It looked like a good place to take some hat pictures.

http://wallyworld.smugmug.com/photos/3736245-M.jpg

Argusphoto

Apr-25-2004, 06:55 PM

This one would have been appropriate for last week.

http://wallyworld.smugmug.com/photos/3736223-M.jpg

dragon300zx

Apr-25-2004, 06:55 PM

which Birmingham. Looks to warm to be Michigan

Argusphoto

Apr-25-2004, 06:58 PM

Do babushkas count as hats?

http://wallyworld.smugmug.com/photos/3736221-M.jpg

Argusphoto

Apr-25-2004, 07:00 PM

Hard to 'beat' this one.

http://wallyworld.smugmug.com/photos/3736241-M.jpg

Argusphoto

Apr-25-2004, 07:02 PM

And the crowning picture.

http://wallyworld.smugmug.com/photos/3736242-M.jpg

Sandy

Apr-25-2004, 07:53 PM

Hats, Hats, Hats.....from an art show in Brentwood.

http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A5%3B7%3A723232%7Ffp45%3Dot%3E232%3B%3D%3A37%3 D56%3C%3DXROQDF%3E2323533%3B28269ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A5%3B7%3A723232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E232%3B%3D%3A37%3 D56%3C%3DXROQDF%3E2323533%3B28278ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A5%3B7%3A723232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E232%3B%3D%3A37%3 D56%3C%3DXROQDF%3E2323533%3B28299ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A5%3B7%3A723232%7Ffp45%3Dot%3E232%3B%3D%3A37%3 D56%3C%3DXROQDF%3E2323533%3B34473ot1lsi

Richard Cabesa

Apr-25-2004, 08:42 PM

I spent the better part of the day at car show. Took over 400 shots. Hot rods, motorcycles, boats tons of people and HATS

http://richard-cabesa.smugmug.com/photos/3740680-M.jpg

http://richard-cabesa.smugmug.com/photos/3740685-M.jpg

http://richard-cabesa.smugmug.com/photos/3740684-M.jpg

http://richard-cabesa.smugmug.com/photos/3740686-M.jpg

http://richard-cabesa.smugmug.com/photos/3740673-M.jpg

http://richard-cabesa.smugmug.com/photos/3740672-M.jpg

http://richard-cabesa.smugmug.com/photos/3740682-M.jpg

And shoes !
http://richard-cabesa.smugmug.com/photos/3740785-M.jpg

Quite a fun assignment

David

wxwax

Apr-25-2004, 09:55 PM

wxwax

Apr-25-2004, 09:56 PM

Cabesa, love your babies!

wxwax

Apr-25-2004, 09:57 PM

Do babushkas count as hats?

Well, if motorcycle helmets do, I can't see why a scarf wouldn't! :lol3

gubbs

Apr-25-2004, 10:52 PM

I couple of hats from London Yesterday
http://gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/3744521-M.jpg

http://gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/3744522-M.jpg

damonff

Apr-25-2004, 11:36 PM

Tourist

http://www.nomadphotographystudios.com/photos/3745082-L.jpg

RachelBrune

Apr-26-2004, 07:21 AM

I snapped this about 20 minutes ago, getting ready to go to a school and talk to kids about some of my experiences. Not really my favorite thing to do, but my Mom roped me into it.

Buddy

Apr-26-2004, 07:23 AM

Freak, different framing, and this one would be great. Nice hat, face, and slightly blurry, neutral backgorund.

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/3731123-S.jpg

And if only you'd been able to get closer to this gent, you'd have had a classic shot.

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/3731118-S.jpg
thanks to you and Fish for the comments. I'm learning. the top shot was taken on the fly. I was sitting on the bike and had the camera on the throttle shooting to the right. here's the original.
http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/3749692-S.jpg

AltPro

Apr-26-2004, 09:13 AM

thanks to you and Fish for the comments. I'm learning. the top shot was taken on the fly. I was sitting on the bike and had the camera on the throttle shooting to the right. here's the original.
http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/3749692-S.jpg

Liked this one too, and so spent about 15 minutes, making a couple of changes, working from your original posted low res image...
First removed the date,
lightened facial area a bit
adjusted to warm the image, first face and then background.

Suggestions, Obvious, loose the date, and almost always crop so that the subject is sliding into, rather than falling out of the image.

ginette

lynnma

Apr-26-2004, 09:50 AM

Cabesa, love your babies! Yeah me too..

Buddy

Apr-26-2004, 11:38 AM

Liked this one too, and so spent about 15 minutes, making a couple of changes, working from your original posted low res image...
First removed the date,
lightened facial area a bit
adjusted to warm the image, first face and then background.

Suggestions, Obvious, loose the date, and almost always crop so that the subject is sliding into, rather than falling out of the image.

ginette
interesting. thanks :thumb

Sam

Apr-26-2004, 06:16 PM

revised...too much??http://www.dgrin.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1167&stc=1

Lynn,

You said to go ahead and post so I am. I just adjusted it a little in PS. Trying to get some punch in the photo. This was just a quickie. copied the low res and adjusted. Again I know very little about PS, just throwing in my 2 cents worth.

wxwax

Apr-26-2004, 06:25 PM

A different version. I overcropped.

wxwax

Apr-26-2004, 06:36 PM

Here's a better one. And now that I look at it, it's almost the same as AltPro's. Oh well, I had fun, anyway.

Deacon

Apr-26-2004, 06:57 PM

I was at a friend's rance and got this shot of her painting in her straw hat.

http://deacon.smugmug.com/photos/3750517-M.jpg

ian408

Apr-26-2004, 07:32 PM

Here's a couple of hats...

http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/3704006-M.jpg

dizave

Apr-26-2004, 08:01 PM

wxwax

Apr-26-2004, 08:38 PM

:rofl :rofl

RachelBrune

Apr-26-2004, 08:55 PM

Dang! I didn't know one's eye can do that!

damonff

Apr-26-2004, 11:53 PM

What does the Arabic say on the MP hat?

RachelBrune

Apr-27-2004, 03:47 AM

The Arabic writing on the MP brassard says "Military Policeman." :-)

What does the Arabic say on the MP hat?

dizave

Apr-27-2004, 05:05 AM

This one had nicer color (I thought) in the full size version. Resizing it kinda hosed it and I don't know why.

http://ferrance.com/albums/dgrin/hat4.sized.jpg

lynnma

Apr-27-2004, 05:21 AM

http://www.dgrin.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1167&stc=1

Lynn,

You said to go ahead and post so I am. I just adjusted it a little in PS. Trying to get some punch in the photo. This was just a quickie. copied the low res and adjusted. Again I know very little about PS, just throwing in my 2 cents worth.It looks good.. you did something to the lighting.. and what else, I'd be interested to know.:D

wxwax

Apr-27-2004, 06:22 AM

This one had nicer color (I thought) in the full size version. Resizing it kinda hosed it and I don't know why.

http://ferrance.com/albums/dgrin/hat4.sized.jpg

Maybe it has something to do with how the software resamples the image as it kicks out pixels? :dunno. Can be fixed in Photoshop, using layers.

It's a cool concept. I might have framed it so the left guy's back was against the frame. Better to leave room in the direction people are facing. That would have enhanced the "line" effect I think you might have been going for.

gubbs

Apr-27-2004, 06:25 AM

Had to go into Windsor at lunchtime today,and managed to get a few more, unfortutley some of the hats were better than the shots, here's the three that were ok.

http://gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/3776195-L.jpg

I think she was getting a little concerned

http://gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/3776193-L.jpg

As were these 2!

http://gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/3776194-L.jpg

wxwax

Apr-27-2004, 06:31 AM

Here's a crop, just as a suggestion.

cletus

Apr-27-2004, 06:33 AM

gubbs

Apr-27-2004, 07:12 AM

Hers's a question!! Am I posting too big?

cletus

Apr-27-2004, 07:36 AM

Hers's a question!! Am I posting too big?
Nope. Big is good!

Whenever I post a reply that includes someone's smugmug hosted photo, I hack the image link down to the small size to keep my reply smaller.

lynnma

Apr-27-2004, 07:54 AM

That's cool! :thumb :bowYes I like that one too.. like the Bobbys too.. they look like they might be thinking you were a problem any minute.:D

dugmar

Apr-27-2004, 08:47 AM

Okay, I'm back! I went out and took photos just for this assigment after missing the last two.

-Doug

http://dugmar.smugmug.com/photos/3779558-L.jpg

dragon300zx

Apr-27-2004, 09:42 AM

He looks determined. Was their a public restroom anywhere near there?

-jAb-

Apr-27-2004, 10:13 AM

here's my entry

http://-jab-.smugmug.com/photos/3780620-M.jpg

Sam

Apr-27-2004, 06:00 PM

It looks good.. you did something to the lighting.. and what else, I'd be interested to know.:D
Lynn,

Like I said i just kinda did a quickie. Slightly adjusted, levels, saturatuon, hue, contrast, and the lighting effect.

damonff

Apr-27-2004, 06:10 PM

Brassard...sorry. Going through your pictures is an education! Thanks Rachel.

Sandy

Apr-27-2004, 07:14 PM

Very nice.here's my entry

http://-jab-.smugmug.com/photos/3780620-M.jpg

-jAb-

Apr-28-2004, 12:09 AM

Very nice.
thank you

gubbs

Apr-28-2004, 12:51 AM

Just been sorting out my galleries and came across these 2 of my children, I know they don't qualify but I like them
http://gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/3796575-M.jpg

http://gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/3796546-M.jpg

dugmar

Apr-28-2004, 03:09 AM

Lotus Super 7?

http://gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/3796546-M.jpg[/QUOTE]

AltPro

Apr-28-2004, 08:02 AM

Decided that my Grandson Brady, might make a fair subject for the "hat assignment" when I caught him in the playroom, playing with my 100+ year old, "off limits", Derby. Always into mischief...
I remain,
ginette

AltPro

Apr-28-2004, 08:10 AM

And now the last three, as I told him it was time to give-up the Hat! Little terror...
I remain,
ginette

fish

Apr-28-2004, 08:31 AM

And now the last three, as I told him it was time to give-up the Hat! Little terror...
I remain,
ginette

Those are great! Especially the last shot. :D

Thwack

Apr-28-2004, 12:06 PM

It took a while to get my model to cooperate. She kept wanting to sniff the camera so I had to rush the setup a bit.

Fortunately, she didn't lick the lens... :D

http://thwack.smugmug.com/photos/3803859-M.jpg

wxwax

Apr-28-2004, 08:58 PM

I like the first one, he looks more innocent. I tried using the new sharpening technique (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=1163) on him.

ginger_55

Apr-28-2004, 09:10 PM

Taken last Sunday

wxwax

Apr-28-2004, 09:11 PM

:wave Hi Ginger, welcome to dgrin. Adorable baby.

Argusphoto

Apr-29-2004, 04:13 AM

One more

http://wallyworld.smugmug.com/photos/3736243-M.jpg

AltPro

Apr-29-2004, 04:37 AM

I like the first one, he looks more innocent. I tried using the new sharpening technique (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=1163) on him.

Thank-you...
Yes, I like the first one best, too. But innocent... Boy has he got you fooled... He was scheming up something, I assure you... Brady is one fiesty, rough and tumble, into everything, 4 year old boy. But I love my little grandson and wouldn't change a thing... Except perhaps, his temper...
I am not sure that I can see a difference between the two images... But of course it is more difficult without them being side-by-side.
Just loaded Photoshop CS onto my Mac, last evening... Can't wait to see what some of the differences are.
I am including a larger image of the one I originally loaded.
As always I remain,
ginette

AltPro

Apr-29-2004, 05:02 AM

Taken last Sunday

Ginger, WELCOME to Digital Grin.
ginette

wxwax

Apr-29-2004, 05:59 AM

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I am not sure that I can see a difference between the two images...
As always I remain,
ginette

Yes, I agree. For some reason I had to reduce the file size, and any sharpness that I added, was lost. I think you'll enjoy CS. If I might recommend a book, it's "The Photoshop CS Book for Digital Photographers" by Scott Kelby. Filled with great how-to's in an illustrated, easy to follow step-by-step layout. Kelby's done quite a few of these, and he's good at it.

As ever, yrs sincrly,
Sid.
:D

lynnma

Apr-29-2004, 07:25 AM

Sandy

Apr-29-2004, 07:40 AM

Great work Lynn, the lighting is perfect. Another hat...another model... new lighting as per tutorial from Andy (it's inside tho, no sun.) I'm going to buy a seperate flash unit soon... and I got Dan Margulis's Professional Photoshop color correction so things should look up soon right???? I've cropped this for modesty and the color has dimmed somewhat with optimizing for the web..

AltPro

Apr-29-2004, 07:54 AM

Yes, I agree. For some reason I had to reduce the file size, and any sharpness that I added, was lost. I think you'll enjoy CS. If I might recommend a book, it's "The Photoshop CS Book for Digital Photographers" by Scott Kelby. Filled with great how-to's in an illustrated, easy to follow step-by-step layout. Kelby's done quite a few of these, and he's good at it.

As ever, yrs sincrly,
Sid.
:D

Sid,
I've been using photoshop since version 4, and have always enjoyed the challenges of a new version, even with its quirks. Thanks for the book suggestion. I am actually considering just going and taking another PS course at the university or college. My old prof. might even let me just sit in on the class. I just want to get up to speed on some of the new features, and freshen up on some of the old. Guess I should check out the new books too... Just bought PSCS and a new little building to open a small shop(close May28)... So, I'm running thin on funds.
But Thanks...I almost always find I learn from comments, so fire away.
I remain,
ginette

AltPro

Apr-29-2004, 08:00 AM

Another hat...another model... new lighting as per tutorial from Andy (it's inside tho, no sun.) I'm going to buy a seperate flash unit soon... and I got Dan Margulis's Professional Photoshop color correction so things should look up soon right???? I've cropped this for modesty and the color has dimmed somewhat with optimizing for the web..

Lynn...
Now this one I really like! The lighting is appealing, and her expression is humorous! I think you're on a roll... or ought that be a scone, with your tea?
I remain,
ginette

lynnma

Apr-29-2004, 08:28 AM

Lynn...
Now this one I really like! The lighting is appealing, and her expression is humorous! I think you're on a roll... or ought that be a scone, with your tea?
I remain,
ginette
:rofl Her local nick name is Iced Tea Linda so for the calendar Iced Tea and lemons did the covering up of significant parts... The lighting is about 800 watts of made up lamps shone through a hoola hoop with sheer white fabric stretched over it and then two more flood lamps bouncing light from a white board onto her face... I had planned to use my flash fill for the first time but in the excitement of the moment I forgot....I might add that some of these photos are now leaking out and I think I'm going to get a fair amount of flack from some puritons.. had to change a few things already but on some I'm standing my ground..

I'ts SUCH A GAS...
lYNN

AltPro

Apr-29-2004, 08:52 AM

:rofl Her local nick name is Iced Tea Linda so for the calendar Iced Tea and lemons did the covering up of significant parts... The lighting is about 800 watts of made up lamps shone through a hoola hoop with sheer white fabric stretched over it and then two more flood lamps bouncing light from a white board onto her face... I had planned to use my flash fill for the first time but in the excitement of the moment I forgot....I might add that some of these photos are now leaking out and I think I'm going to get a fair amount of flack from some puritons.. had to change a few things already but on some I'm standing my ground..

I'ts SUCH A GAS...
lYNN
Well Lynn,
I do think that you are headed in the right direction.
That being the case, don't be surprised if you do run up upon
those who would pull you down.
Just Nod,
Tune them out.
And... Keep on marching to your own drummer.
When on the ladder of success, don't let boys look up your dress! --Unknown
as always,
ginette

rutt

Apr-29-2004, 11:40 AM

Lots of hats in evidence at the NSLL opening day festivities.

http://rutt.smugmug.com/photos/3828121-M.jpg (http://rutt.smugmug.com/photos/3828121-O.jpg)

http://rutt.smugmug.com/photos/3828117-M.jpg (http://rutt.smugmug.com/photos/3828117-O.jpg)

http://rutt.smugmug.com/photos/3823857-M.jpg (http://rutt.smugmug.com/photos/3823857-O.jpg)

rutt

Apr-29-2004, 12:01 PM

Another hat...another model... new lighting as per tutorial from Andy (it's inside tho, no sun.) I'm going to buy a seperate flash unit soon... and I got Dan Margulis's Professional Photoshop color correction so things should look up soon right???? I've cropped this for modesty and the color has dimmed somewhat with optimizing for the web..
Last week I compared you to Maplethorpe, but I think you have gotten beyond that. Maybe Avedon in his Nastassja Kinski & the Snake period.

http://uk.geocities.com/uncrusty2000/snake/far.jpg

pathfinder

Apr-29-2004, 05:40 PM

Another hat...another model... new lighting as per tutorial from Andy (it's inside tho, no sun.) I'm going to buy a seperate flash unit soon... and I got Dan Margulis's Professional Photoshop color correction so things should look up soon right???? I've cropped this for modesty and the color has dimmed somewhat with optimizing for the web..
Lynn - you devil -- Your lighting is Great!! And so is your model's expression!! One improvement I might suggest is to let us see her left eye as well......

Very good work - I can see why the puritans are so distressedhttp://www.dgrin.com/images/icons/Laughing.gif

Sam

Apr-29-2004, 05:42 PM

wxwax

Apr-29-2004, 07:37 PM

Another hat...another model... new lighting as per tutorial from Andy (it's inside tho, no sun.) I'm going to buy a seperate flash unit soon... and I got Dan Margulis's Professional Photoshop color correction so things should look up soon right???? I've cropped this for modesty and the color has dimmed somewhat with optimizing for the web..

Lynn, lovely soft light, interesting and amusing pose and costume, what is not shown is intriguing, nice smile, good composition and excellent color - very nice photo! The best yet from your trials. Nice job! :thumb

Shakey

Apr-29-2004, 09:22 PM

Lynn, lovely soft light, interesting and amusing pose and costume, what is not shown is intriguing, nice smile, good composition and excellent color - very nice photo! The best yet from your trials. Nice job! :thumb
Shakey using his best Doctor demeanor "I concur":D

lynnma

Apr-30-2004, 04:57 PM

Shakey using his best Doctor demeanor "I concur":DThanks guys and gals.. I"m off to buy a flash tomorrow (I think) more models to do, maybe be the time I get number 12 done I'll have learned something? who knows... I appreciate your comments, find them very valuable..:D
Lynn

lynnma

Apr-30-2004, 05:01 PM

Thanks guys and gals.. I"m off to buy a flash tomorrow (I think) more models to do, maybe be the time I get number 12 done I'll have learned something? who knows... I appreciate your comments, find them very valuable..:D
Lynnthis was the other one, but I thought the first one had more ompfff..