I thought you looked familiar ;-)

It is as real as it gets...I found this on a walk this morning while I went out to shoot the morning fog. Almost wet my pants when it trasfered to the puter...

Dude This is intense! Got a quick question, and a rather lengthy discourse. Can you post this in a larger size? I would like to be able to see the details more closely, but at my monitor settings this only fills about a third of the screen. When you say this is at 600 dpi I get a little confused about what you are trying to say In Photoshop there are two separate settings. First is the actual image size. This is found under the Image menu, and allows you to set the image resolution to either PPI (Pixels Per Inch), or in PPCM (Pixels Per Centimeter). It is also an option on the new file dialogue box when you create a new file The second is the print resolution. This is referred to as DPI (Dots Per Inch), and is independent of the image resolution. This is merely a way of telling the printer how many dots of ink to produce for each square inch of printing surface. So whats the difference??? Look at the two images in the post below. Both of these would print at the same size. However the one at 72 PPI is going to print large blocky looking pixels no matter what you set the print (DPI) resolution to. The one at 300 PPI is going to print continuous tones with smooth transitions even at a lower print resolution. The bottom line (and I hope you know this already) is that any image you are producing for print should be at 300 Pixels Per Inch unless you are working with an offset printer who gives you different specs. For Desktop (Laser, Inkjet and Dye Sublimation) and Large Format Inkjet printing 300 PPI is the standard. The only advantage to working at 600 PPI is that you and enlarge the file before printing without any visual loss in print quality.

You are a fool... Thinking with your middle leg will only get you in trouble ;-)

Focus on what you know the best... I would love to see some well written Large Format stuff. If you want someone to copy edit these let me know. My minor in college was writing :)

Call him back and tell him he can only have your photo if he uses me as the photographer... $100.00 per hour shooting time, $50.00 per hour travel time, and of course travel expenses, meals and lodging. I will provide the film, and equipment.

I do not shoot weddings It is one of only two or three things that I will not shoot. This is a personal decision based on pain and suffering that people incur during the divorce process which occurs with over 80% of all marriages in the US. I apologize if anyone finds that upsetting or cold, but that is my own personal belief. With that out of the way I would recommend that you try and get the following shots: Before the ceremony: Bride with her Father Bride with her Mother Bride with both parents. Bride preparing (getting dressed) Bride Alone In the church or during a private moment as a non-traditional portrait Groom Alone Same as above. Groom with each parent and both parents (same as bride stuff) During the ceremony: (Check with priest, minister etc. as to what is acceptable) Brides maids, flower girls, ring bearers etc. coming down the aisle Bride coming down the aisle (on both of these try to position yourself so that you are not shooting all the people in the church, just the key players) Father giving daughter away Shot of entire wedding party on the alter. Shot of the You may kiss the bride part. Shots of the couple leaving the alter Shots of bridal party leaving the alter. Shots to be staged after the ceremony and before leaving the church: Hand shot of the rings being placed on each others hands Bride and groom on the alter facing each other. Groom lifting brides vale (if she is wearing one). Couple kneeling, praying, or having sex on the alter (oops scratch the last one). Shots after leaving the church and before the reception: (It is up to you to a suitable location. I would recommend that you find a park of some sort that is between the church and the reception place that offers a beautiful backdrop and allows you to shoot in open shade). Group Shots: Entire wedding party Bride with Brides maids Groom with best man and ushers Ring bearer and flower girl Ring Bearer and flower girl with coupleBride and Groom with both sets of parents Bride with her parents Bride with his parents Groom with his parents Groom with her parents Bride and Groom with both sets of parents Brides maids alone Best man and ushers alone. Brides maids and male counterparts without the couple At the reception: Couple arriving First dance Cake cutting ceremony Garter throwing Bouquet throwing A lot of candid shots of all the key players Any special requests. I have probably missed some shots, but I hope this helps

Thanks... I really liked the the effect of shooting through the blind and using as a framing device also, but was a little leary about softness it created. Syyd... I am amazed that anyone would kill one of these beautiful birds for food unless they were starving.

Storm front... Gwyn's original post is in the gallery under the title "Tea Fields--Kenya". When I saw it I was impressed with the composition and tonality. Gwyn gave me permission to try this.

Hi Diane... As usual thes are great and fascinating all at once. I hate to admit that I don't know everything (LOL) but I will just this once :) Can you explain your channel splitting and how it works. I think I have an idea how you are handling this, but want to be sure we are using the same nomenclature and that we are on the same wavelength... (Yes the pun was intended)

Anyone that attempts to get you to sign away your rights to your own work is definitely not someone you want to be involved with!!!

Oh I forgot... This really is a wonderful shot :)

Polorizers do wonders in all kinds of light. The only drawback is their price... I know cuz I broke one a couple weeks ago and of course it was the one for my largest lens.

Nice sketch!