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Topic started on 19-2-2012 @ 02:41 PM by Open2Truth

Hello Everybody!

I recently "stumbed" upon this beautiful picture, and really wanted to share it. I love beautiful natural photography, and know a lot of my fellow ATS'ers do as well. So I thought the Fragile Earth forum might be a great place for us to have a thread to share our favorites.

Here is my first contribution.

reply posted on 19-2-2012 @ 02:59 PM by predator0187

As a professional photographer, I have dozens and dozens of these. I'll post one that I really liked that I got on a vacation of mine.

I'll add one to fit the screen, but wanted to keep the bigger one to show some detail.

It's one of my favorites that I have done. That is what attracts me to photography is the ability to capture the beauty of nature.

Let me know what you think.

Pred...

If people would like to see more I have no problem adding a few.

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reply posted on 19-2-2012 @ 03:15 PM by Open2Truth

reply to post by predator0187

Wow. Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!

And please, yes, do share more!

Really stunning!

reply posted on 19-2-2012 @ 03:15 PM by PhoenixOD

Great pic.

I dont suppose you know the settings you used?

reply posted on 19-2-2012 @ 03:17 PM by predator0187

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F/18, 5 Second Exposure, 100 ISO +1.67 Exp comp. 2 stop ND filter.

Pred...

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reply posted on 19-2-2012 @ 03:22 PM by predator0187

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Okay here is another one.

This one has my name on it.

I usually watermark for flickr.

Pred...

reply posted on 19-2-2012 @ 03:25 PM by predator0187

I swear to you, this lake is actually this color, I do use photoshop to sharpen and sometimes enhance colors, but this was done with a 4 stop ND filters for a really saturated look.

This lake is actually this beautiful.

Pred...

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reply posted on 19-2-2012 @ 03:33 PM by PhoenixOD

I dont sell many pics so im not pro.

I mainly do macro work

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reply posted on 19-2-2012 @ 03:34 PM by pianopraze

I'm only Semi-Pro unlike Pred. But don't tell that to my hurting wallet that paid for all the things you need to make these photos...

Here are some nice ones that might be good for desktops backgrounds:

But a link to my webpage where you can buy my art and photo's is in my signature at the bottom of all my posts (with permission).

reply posted on 19-2-2012 @ 03:51 PM by predator0187

Pred...

reply posted on 19-2-2012 @ 04:06 PM by predator0187

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You do not have to sell your photos to be a pro, you just have to make the majority of your living from photography.

Pred...

reply posted on 19-2-2012 @ 04:06 PM by PhoenixOD

Originally posted by predator0187
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F/18, 5 Second Exposure, 100 ISO +1.67 Exp comp. 2 stop ND filter.

Pred...
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Thanks , ive been having real problems getting good long exposure shots like yours. One of the main reasons i bought a canon 550d was to have a go at these kind of pics. Most of the time they are ending up over exposed and ive been basically using the same settings as you. The only difference is im not using a filter of any kind.

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reply posted on 19-2-2012 @ 04:16 PM by predator0187

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Yeah, filters are pretty important, they allow for longer shutter speeds when it is daylight. I have a couple, but my favorite to shoot with is my variable one. It goes from 2 stops to eight stops blocking out almost all light allowing up to a 20 sexing exposure in daytime.

They are a little more expensive at about $400 but well worth it. If the money isn't there the 0.6 is useful as well as the 2. It will not allow a long exposure like 5 seconds while shooting into the sun but it will provide nice effects.

Just remember to take a lot of pictures and to experiment a lot. I have a bunch of experimental photos that are a blast, I just posted one of my daughter levitating in another thread.

Pred...

ETA: this one...