General Photography thread

LamieRobertson

Not awoke

Feb 3, 2008

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SHOREHAM BY SEA

• Jun 14, 2021

• #2,561

One from the back garden

 

LamieRobertson

Not awoke

Feb 3, 2008

46,734

SHOREHAM BY SEA

• Jun 16, 2021

• #2,562

Another from the garden

 

LamieRobertson

Not awoke

Feb 3, 2008

46,734

SHOREHAM BY SEA

• Jun 16, 2021

• #2,563

Removed from a clients garden and now on the kitchen window sill

 

Super Steve Earle

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Feb 23, 2009

8,364

North of Brighton

• Jun 16, 2021

• #2,564

The night sky outside my house a couple of nights ago:

 

swindonseagull

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Aug 6, 2003

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Swindon, but used to be Manila

• Jun 16, 2021

• #2,565

Anyone use Lightroom by Adobe? Im looking for a better deal tha £10 per month..

or anyone know any good free manipulation programs.?

 

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PeterOut

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Aug 16, 2016

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• Jun 17, 2021

• #2,566

swindonseagull said:

Anyone use Lightroom by Adobe? Im looking for a better deal tha £10 per month..

or anyone know any good free manipulation programs.?

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Gimp - no really - see https://www.gimp.org/
Not much that Lightroom can do, that Gimp can't.

 

swindonseagull

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Aug 6, 2003

9,274

Swindon, but used to be Manila

• Jun 17, 2021

• #2,567

PeterOut said:

Gimp - no really - see https://www.gimp.org/
Not much that Lightroom can do, that Gimp can't.

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Is Gimp free? and I dont meann [MENTION=28934]AmexRuislip[/MENTION]

 

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PeterOut

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Aug 16, 2016

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• Jun 17, 2021

• #2,568

swindonseagull said:

Is Gimp free? and I dont meann [MENTION=28934]AmexRuislip[/MENTION]

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Was it really easier to type that question than to click on the link
Yes, it is free

 

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Bodian

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May 3, 2012

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Cumbria

• Jun 17, 2021

• #2,569

PeterOut said:

Gimp - no really - see https://www.gimp.org/
Not much that Lightroom can do, that Gimp can't.

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I agree for processing - but things like tagging, organizing, storing - not sure GIMP does that? Nor the crossover ability to edit in things like elements and efex pro?

 

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Wardy's twin

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Oct 21, 2014

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• Jun 17, 2021

• #2,570

I couldn't get on with GIMP when i tried it , bought a legit copy of LR 5 and I use that and find it very intuitive. I won't use a subscription service as i think they are expensive for my needs.

 

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Kneon Light

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Jul 24, 2003

1,818

Falkland Islands

• Jun 20, 2021

• #2,571

helipilot said:

So I went to see if I could find the endangered Crested Ibis at the weekend, which is about 2 hours away from where I live in China. These amazing birds can only be found in the wild in this one place in the world. I was really lucky to see about 25 of them at various times throughout the day and even found a nest with a pre-fledged juvenile and parent in it. I hope you like them.

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Amazing!!

 

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Wardy's twin

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Oct 21, 2014

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• Jun 20, 2021

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hoof hearted said:

Saw this little adder just north of Shoreham yesterday eating his lunch. i heard there was an adder colony at Souhwick Hill, but it's the first time I've seen one.

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Amazing image, need one for my garden. There are a number of them in gardens at top of Portslade as they have been displaced by building work...

 

shingle

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Jan 18, 2004

3,141

Lewes

• Jun 21, 2021

• #2,573

helipilot said:

I've been living in China with work since Dec last year. There's some amazing scenery/ animals to see so will post some of these as they may be of interest/ a bit different.

Baby macaque monkey.

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Fantastic Shot

 

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helipilot

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Jan 20, 2010

336

• Jun 21, 2021

• #2,574

Rather old-school power lines!

 

Jack Straw

I look nothing like him!

Jul 7, 2003

6,883

Brighton. NOT KEMPTOWN!

• Jun 23, 2021

• #2,575

Lots of Pyramidal Orchids on Roedean Cliff Top. This one contains a bit of inadvertent fly-action.
Full size resolution image here; https://www.flickr.com/photos/128321708@N03/51266266746/in/album-72157709481814942/lightbox/

 

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Change at Barnham

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Aug 6, 2011

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Bognor Regis

• Jun 23, 2021

• #2,576

A photo I took this week at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground.

 

Change at Barnham

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Aug 6, 2011

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Bognor Regis

• Jun 23, 2021

• #2,577

And another....

 

Jack Straw

I look nothing like him!

Jul 7, 2003

6,883

Brighton. NOT KEMPTOWN!

• Jun 23, 2021

• #2,578

Change at Barnham said:

And another....

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Perfect focus, with the main subject sharp and others slightly out. Great shots. What lens did you use and what aperture (f number) was the camera set at?

 

Change at Barnham

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Aug 6, 2011

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Bognor Regis

• Jun 23, 2021

• #2,579

Jack Straw said:

Perfect focus, with the main subject sharp and others slightly out. Great shots. What lens did you use and what aperture (f number) was the camera set at?

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I used a Canon 70-200 f2.8 lens with a x1.4 extender.
The lowest f-stop when the extender is added is f4, which is what this photo is.

I'm itching to get a 100-400mm lens for cricket but can't really justify it.
My 70-200mm is great for non-league football particularly when the floodlights aren't very strong.

 

1066familyman

Radio User

Jan 15, 2008

15,185

• Jun 23, 2021

• #2,580

Not the best photo as it was on my phone, but the subject matter fascinates me. Often see ladybirds and especially Cardinal beetles at it, but I think this is the first time I've seen hoverflies giving piggy backs.