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Post by Simonjg on Apr 25, 2006 2:14:48 GMT 12
Dave great new addition to Wings Over New Zealand Aviation Forum; in support we offer: Best photo posted of Tigers Blood on this thread before May 31st, will receive a 40 minute flight from Ardmore in Tigers Blood and the winning photo will be posted on www.kiwithunder.com Winner will be announced both on this site and kiwi thunder site on the 1st of June 2006. Good luck |
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Post by turboNZ on Apr 25, 2006 7:39:22 GMT 12
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Post by turboNZ on Apr 27, 2006 12:12:41 GMT 12
I've been thinking about this,...
While I really commend Simon for offering such an incentive, the REAL question here is how does the likes of myself, Dave and other amateur photographers compete against the likes of Alex & other professionals who do superb photography ?
(no offence intended here to Alex or Dave BTW)
TNZ
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Post by corsair67 on Apr 27, 2006 13:09:43 GMT 12
By trying to come up with a shot that's a bit different artistically?  You've got to be in to win! |
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Post by turboNZ on Apr 27, 2006 13:39:52 GMT 12
Hmm,....okay I guess you're right, Mr F4U_67.
I'll have to look through my archives.
TNZ
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Post by corsair67 on Apr 27, 2006 13:48:18 GMT 12
I wonder if they'll accept works that are outside the norm, like digitally manipulated images? I don't mean using software to "clean up" an image, but using it to create an montage, or something like that?
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Post by turboNZ on Apr 27, 2006 13:50:17 GMT 12
Well, Simon hasn't been really clear on what sort of photo he wants so why the heck not !!!
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Post by amitch on Apr 27, 2006 14:10:31 GMT 12
Good advice Corsair67.
If there is interest, why not create a board for photography advice etc. I would be keen to help out with tips advice etc.
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Post by corsair67 on Apr 27, 2006 14:17:56 GMT 12
I think that'd be a great idea.
I know that the tips you've given us all so far have certainly been beneficial to me: although I still have a long way to go before I'm completely happy with all my shots.
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Post by amitch on Apr 27, 2006 14:20:47 GMT 12
I think that'd be a great idea. I know that the tips you've given us all so far have certainly been beneficial to me: although I still have a long way to go before I'm completely happy with all my shots. There's the first tip. As soon as you are happy with your shots, give up. You should always be learning, trying new things etc. I liked the result you got from your camera (Canon S2?) just goes to prove that the best gear isn't required to get great results. I think it's 30% gear, 30% you and 40% access! |
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Post by turboNZ on Apr 27, 2006 14:25:14 GMT 12
Hi Alex,
I’m happy with my ground shots of my photography but would like to learn how to do decent ground to air shots. Do you need a halfway decent camera to achieve good results?
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Post by corsair67 on Apr 27, 2006 14:35:05 GMT 12
Thanks Alex. Yes, my Canon S2IS has been well worth the money I spent on it: pity about the shutter lag at times.
The biggest problem with my previous camera was that it only had 3x optical zoom, which basically meant the aircraft had to be within about 6ft ( ;D) of the lense - which is okay if you're taking ground shots, but bloody hopeless for aerial shots!
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Post by turboNZ on Apr 27, 2006 14:39:38 GMT 12
Have just seen that article that Alex has put in Airshow Photography section..
Excellent !! thanks !!
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Post by amitch on Apr 27, 2006 14:41:50 GMT 12
I have just posted a guide in Aishows. Have a read.
Point and shot cameras aren't up to the job of getting moving targets. You really need a slr or one of the new Prosumer ( like an slr but with a fixed lens) cameras.
Canon make the excellenat 350D for around $1,300 and Nikon make the 70D for about the same.
Advantage of a slr is that you can change the lens to suit. Mine go from 12 to 400 (4 lens's) and this covers everything I want to shoot.
What I have seen here are lots of good photos that have been let down by poor post processing. This is one of the biggest parts to getting good photos, but the one that gets the least coverage.
You need photoshop or elements to really get the best from the files.
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Post by turboNZ on Apr 27, 2006 14:44:03 GMT 12
I ps'd a lot of my Wanaka photos due to the dim lighting conditions. I found that lightening them up a little made all the difference to make an average photo a not too bad one.
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Post by amitch on Apr 27, 2006 14:53:38 GMT 12
I ps'd a lot of my Wanaka photos due to the dim lighting conditions. I found that lightening them up a little made all the difference to make an average photo a not too bad one. E-mail me one of your files straight from the camera and I will show you what you can do. |
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Post by turboNZ on Apr 27, 2006 14:54:50 GMT 12
Cool, I'll do that as soon as I get home from work. Cheers |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 27, 2006 15:53:11 GMT 12
For what its worth, and I know it ain't much, but all the shots I've taken of the Thunder Mustang have, due to my lack-lustre photography and the use of a basic point and click camera, never actually done it any justice. So I have nothing to offer the competition I'm afraid. I can put up a couple of not so good shots I did take though. Edit - I have taken on board some of the post-production advice from Alex and Phil et al, and attempted to make the photos I had on here a little better. I hope thy're not quite so much an eyesore now.   Plus one more  |
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Post by turboNZ on Apr 27, 2006 16:21:20 GMT 12
Never apologise for the quality, Dave.
Any picture anyone of us seeing here is great.
Even the worst airshow featuring WW2 aircraft is great !!
You have to put it in that context.
Just my 2c worth !!!!!!!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 27, 2006 16:37:46 GMT 12
Cheers mate.
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