View Full Version : Assignment Autumn!
It's that time - and we have new dedicated gallery sub-categories for the seasons, including autumn or fall (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showgallery.php/cat/860). Of course if you are in the sourthern hemisphere - it's spring (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showgallery.php/cat/862) time, I know :)
To find the new categories, go to the Nature (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showgallery.php/cat/568) main category in the gallery - it's still early days, so we need more seasonal pictures there.
Here's a few I took at the weekend:
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//860/P1000100b.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/9714)
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//860/P1000099b.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/9713)
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//860/P1000111b.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/9715)
Ian
Stephen
23-10-07, 10:10 AM
Here's my offering. Taken in 2004 on a visit to New England
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//542/Fall_colours.jpg
Here's one of an Acer on a sunny, Autumnal day.
Pol
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/aa-2620-www.jpg
One from me. :)http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/IMG_6594a_copy.jpg
Jocelyn Walker
24-10-07, 05:16 AM
This was taken a while back, whilst walking along the Yarra River in Melbourne central!
Lime Tree Avenue, Clumber Park again. Just another angle.
These Lime Trees do not bear fruit.
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//541/medium/dpnowDSCF2877adj.jpg
Lime Tree Avenue, Clumber Park again. Just another angle.
These Lime Trees do not bear fruit.
No - I'm not sure why they are called Lime trees as they aren't (AFAIK) members of the citrus family.
Ian
coupekid
24-10-07, 05:52 PM
Well, pending the wife and little Lotus.... I wil be getting up bright and earl tomorrow morning to go to Richmond Park.
So hopefully will get some nice Autumn shots there.
My main reason is to try and catch some rutting dear, but this will be a nice alternative as well :D
I spent the last couple of days walking in The Chilterns with a friend. The countryside is beautiful. This is my favourite:
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//868/PA220001_copy.jpg
The others can be seen at:
http://dpnow.com/galleries/showgallery.php?cat=868
Comments welcome as always :D
Julia
Josh Bear
24-10-07, 11:17 PM
here's my contribution
Best regards
Josh
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//597/50968515_Colours.jpg
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//597/Warmth.jpg
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//597/fireworks.jpg
I spent the last couple of days walking in The Chilterns with a friend. The countryside is beautiful. This is my favourite:
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//868/PA220001_copy.jpg
The others can be seen at:
http://dpnow.com/galleries/showgallery.php?cat=868
Comments welcome as always :D
Julia
I like that one Julia. I have been doing something similar myself.:)
and one from me
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/country-park4.jpg
coupekid
25-10-07, 06:58 PM
Well, we live and learn dont we!
I really needed a tripod today to narrow the apperture so as I could have got the log in focus! Ah well, maybe next time.
There are some lovely shots for the autumn assignment. Heres my addition from today:
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//505/medium/autumnupld.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/9799)
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//541/medium/Swans_at_Hardwick_for_dpnow.jpg
This is quite a bit darker on here than in my editor even though I profiled the monitor last weekend. With the Spyder 2 you are given a certain tolerance and I managed to get it to '0' so I thought it would be OK. I must admit things did seem a bit darker than usual - so what/who is right? Do I go by my eye or the Spyder?
so what/who is right? Do I go by my eye or the Spyder?
The Spyder may well be clever but it didn't see the scene like your eye did.
Indeed it seems to have combined sunlight with nightime
pewidane
26-10-07, 09:48 PM
Here are some pictures from Denmark 25-10-07.The picture are from Hesnęs north falster,the land belong to ours loved queen MAGRETE .
This is quite a bit darker on here than in my editor even though I profiled the monitor last weekend. With the Spyder 2 you are given a certain tolerance and I managed to get it to '0' so I thought it would be OK. I must admit things did seem a bit darker than usual - so what/who is right? Do I go by my eye or the Spyder?
Hi Audrey, if your image has a wide gamut, it's very likely that there will be a tonal shift when displayed on via a Web browser as most browsers do not support colour managed colour space in images.
The one exception I know of is the Safari browser. But the problem remains that 99% of everyone else not using Safari will see your pictures differently.
Ian
Haven't posted much lately....... been working too hard :eek: (but have been lurking!). However, the camera still sits in my handbag so it's had one or two outings
One new, taken on the way in to get my car fixed and play musical motors again (It's a long story......)
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//709/medium/IMG_00021.JPG
One old:
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//734/medium/2004_1026Harvestsup_Devon0013.JPG
Hi Caz
Very attractive lighting on the first picture; also the subject. I like it.
The second one could do without the branch hanging from the top, it would then give the viewer a clearer view of the headland. Also a little off the bottom would not be missed. It is still a pleasant picture though.
This is quite a bit darker on here than in my editor even though I profiled the monitor last weekend. With the Spyder 2 you are given a certain tolerance and I managed to get it to '0' so I thought it would be OK. I must admit things did seem a bit darker than usual - so what/who is right? Do I go by my eye or the Spyder?
I also use Spyder 2, both on the CRT and on the laptop LCD.
I just let the Spyder get on with the job. The only manual setting I do are the White Luminance and the Black Luminance.
My settings are :-
Gamma 2.2
White point 6500K
Luminance Visual
I don't tick any of the boxes for .........
RGB sliders
Kelvin Slider
Kelvin presets.
I prefer to leave those alone and treat the monitors as though those options weren't available to me.
The method has always worked well for me and I've never had any problems with either screen. Prints come back from Photobox the same as I see them on the screens too - so that's ok as it's the prints that are ultimately most important to me.
If it got more technical than that I'd run a mile. :eek:
Hope that helps.
Pol
Stephen
27-10-07, 11:19 AM
I'm using a Spyder 2Pro too and as the CD that comes with it is dual platform installed the Mac version on my new iMac. The resulting profile created was extremely magenta and after trying it 3 times decided it was a non starter. I then had a flash of inspiration and checked the Colorvision site to see if there was a newer driver. Sure enough there was, so downloaded and installed that. A perfect result. Moral..... check you have the latest drivers.
I'm using a Spyder 2Pro too and as the CD that comes with it is dual platform installed the Mac version on my new iMac. The resulting profile created was extremely magenta and after trying it 3 times decided it was a non starter. I then had a flash of inspiration and checked the Colorvision site to see if there was a newer driver. Sure enough there was, so downloaded and installed that. A perfect result. Moral..... check you have the latest drivers.
Do you fiddle about with the RGB sliders yourself - or are you like me, just letting the Spyder get on with everything itself?
I've never 'twiddled' with anything other than setting the white/black luminance (brightness/contrast) myself and I've never had any problems whatsoever with screen colours, nor with screen and print colours matching up.
Pol
Stephen
27-10-07, 11:43 AM
Do you fiddle about with the RGB sliders yourself - or are you like me, just letting the Spyder get on with everything itself?
I've never 'twiddled' with anything other than setting the white/black luminance (brightness/contrast) myself and I've never had any problems whatsoever with screen colours, nor with screen and print colours matching up.
Pol
The only control I have is screen brightness, so I leave everything to the Spyder
Mine isn't the "Pro" version. If I didn't move the sliders, nothing happens. When I first had it, I didn't know how to move the sliders and when I had finished, I hadn't done anything - the profile was just the same. All I am doing is following the instructions for an TFT screen.
Mine isn't the "Pro" version. If I didn't move the sliders, nothing happens. When I first had it, I didn't know how to move the sliders and when I had finished, I hadn't done anything - the profile was just the same. All I am doing is following the instructions for an TFT screen.
Not many LCD monitors offer adjustments beyond brightness. With better CRT screens you can alter the separate primary colour 'guns' (RGB) and so establish an ideal colour balance to build the profile on.
Ian
A few from a nice walk around the woods a few days ago with the kids.....
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//829/Path1.jpg
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//829/Branch1.jpg
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//829/Trees1.jpg
stan1968
28-10-07, 12:51 AM
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/154A.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries//showphoto.php?photo=9749)
Audrey - sorry you didn't like the branch, but I had actually framed the shot to include it! Thank you for your comments about the horses - it was a beautiful sunrise, with mist rising from the valley. I've taken several photos of those horses as I pass them - they seem to hold some kind of fascination for me!
Ekkl - I'd love to be able to walk through those colourful trees - particularly the last one: you a lot further south than me or what? Don't get many palms round here! My favourite would be the first one - a misty quality.
And Stan, that's a cracking shot of Powys (at least, I think that's where it is). The trees contrast well with the brickwork.
Finally, here's my latest twopennorth. Something different from trees or landscape - taken at our local Harvest Festival supper. We're "Eydon Ladies", not WI any more - they charge too much and don't drink enough! ;) :D
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//711/medium/IMG_00641.JPG
Finally, here's my latest twopennorth. Something different from trees or landscape - taken at our local Harvest Festival supper. We're "Eydon Ladies", not WI any more - they charge too much and don't drink enough! ;) :D
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//711/medium/IMG_00641.JPG[/QUOTE]
Very topical Caz. I just love the colour and shape of pumpkins. They are not the easiest objects to photograph; I tried a couple of weeks ago.:D
Ekkl - I'd love to be able to walk through those colourful trees - particularly the last one: you a lot further south than me or what? Don't get many palms round here! My favourite would be the first one - a misty quality.
Caz, the place is in Brighton called Stanmer Park. The woods are sort of around and behind the university there.
I am waiting for a clear night so it should be misty in the morning and will get up as the sun comes up, I really can't wait to do that as I think it would look amazing.
The Palm Tree is at the rear of Stanmer house. The reson I took that was to give a bit of a contrast to the surrounding autumn scene.
Your picture is great too. I like the way it is not the usual trees and stuff, I really like that!
Paul.
I have been to Stanmer Park - went to a wedding reception in Stanmer House, which is where the picture in this thread (http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=465) was taken :)
Ian
Caz, the place is in Brighton called Stanmer Park. The woods are sort of around and behind the university there.
I am waiting for a clear night so it should be misty in the morning and will get up as the sun comes up, I really can't wait to do that as I think it would look amazing.
The Palm Tree is at the rear of Stanmer house. The reson I took that was to give a bit of a contrast to the surrounding autumn scene.
Your picture is great too. I like the way it is not the usual trees and stuff, I really like that!
Paul.
Paul - I do know Brighton slightly: my son was at uni there until last year, but I don't remember that bit! Possibly because I was usually taking him to his digs - the last set were in Old Steane with a wonderful view of the bubble blowing bus station ;)
And I've had a thing about sunrise/set lately, we've had some crackers up here
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//860/medium/IMG_00861.JPG
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//860/medium/Eydon_sunset_pano.jpg
Paul - I do know Brighton slightly: my son was at uni there until last year, but I don't remember that bit! Possibly because I was usually taking him to his digs - the last set were in Old Steane with a wonderful view of the bubble blowing bus station ;)
And I've had a thing about sunrise/set lately, we've had some crackers up here
I love the sky formation on the first one, Caz t-up
Ian
cowcrzy06
02-11-07, 04:27 PM
Ian,
Here's mine!
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/IMG_0067dprz.jpg
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/IMG_0070dprz.jpg
norn iron
02-11-07, 05:27 PM
Two days ago at Sandringham
Kenhttp://dpnow.com/galleries//data//860/thumbs/-0832.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries//showphoto.php?photo=9900)http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//860/thumbs/-0779.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries//showphoto.php?photo=9902)http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//860/thumbs/-0834.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries//showphoto.php?photo=9901)http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//860/thumbs/-0763.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries//showphoto.php?photo=9897)
Mike Parr
04-11-07, 05:19 PM
Eventually got out with my camera, I was glad to see that some leaves were left
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/B042383web.jpg
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/B042389web.jpghttp://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/B042422web.jpg[img]
Falling in the Fall.
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/falling-800ww.jpg
Pol
Stephen
06-11-07, 03:00 PM
Luvverly Pol. Nicely timed, with a good array of pastelly colours and great bokeh.
Top class. It really looks like it is floating
Would be nice to see the Church shot taken again in a couple of weeks or so.
Lovely setting for a Church.
Luvverly Pol. Nicely timed, with a good array of pastelly colours and great bokeh.
Thank you. :)
I was trying out a new lens and that's one of the first off it.
The Pentax 50mm 1.4. Lighter and faster than my usual 50mm 2.8 macro
Pol
stan1968
06-11-07, 03:49 PM
Excellent shot
Fit to drop.
Just one of many trees in our woodland area that have kept me busy this last few weeks. I seem to spend far too much time raking up leaves. ;)
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/tn_Copy_of_P1050455.JPG
Caught this today - perfect timing as ther sun was getting lower.
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//631/medium/autumn07f1.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/9959)
Gina
Stephen
09-11-07, 09:42 AM
Another addition to the Autumnal theme
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//542/Golden_leaf.jpg
The autumn - my busiest season photographically - is almost over and will going back to a lazier mode again soon. ;) Before becoming too lazy, here's one from my recent outing. I'm afraid a bit too dark? Cropped and resized. Taken by 20D on Sept 21st.
yoshi
(http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/10081])http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//860/IMG_5586_40658_23731_32005_33865_20070921cro.jpg
Hi Yoshi, good to see you again - I quite like this as the foreground is obviously the shaded side of a hill or incline and the more distant area is bathed in sunshine. I have opened the image to full size - hope you don't mind.
To everyone else, if you click on the picture you can see Yoshi's other autumn pix from Japan.
Ian
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/thistle.jpg
These relatives of the thistle are over 10 feet high and provide structure in the winter garden.
Hi Wilt -
That I think is very nice.
Regards. Barr1e
My contribution taken earlier this week on the Ashridge Estate, Hertfordshire.
------------Misty Morning
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/Misty_Morning_Stag_group_A4_web.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/13786)
Regards. Barr1e
This is a stunning picture, Barrie. What time of day was it?
These relatives of the thistle are over 10 feet high and provide structure in the winter garden.
Are these artichoke plants by any chance?
Ian
This is a stunning picture, Barrie. What time of day was it?
Thanks so much Julia.
Taken at 09:50 hours. Anne and I had probably walked just over four miles before coming across this scene. Fortunately the sun was just breaking through which not only helped the pic but warmed us too. :)
I have another from a different location on the estate which I think is a little better than this one and will post it later.
Again, I'm pleased you liked it.
Regards. Barr1e
Horacio
17-10-08, 03:46 PM
Beautiful picture Barrie. Regards, Horacio
Horacio
17-10-08, 03:54 PM
This picture was taken at home, the last autumm-winter (we are now in spring in the southern world). These are the empty branches of my Wisteria sinensis (glicina).
Glicina
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//578/branches.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/7558)
Horacio
17-10-08, 03:57 PM
another contribution...
fallen leaves
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//860/Dried-Autumm-Leaves.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/11862)
Horacio
17-10-08, 04:00 PM
Well this is the last one...taken last autumn while cicling on a sunday morning
tree reflection
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//860/autumm-street.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/11860)
It's like some paint has been spilled all over ther road :)
Ian
Great photos, but don't forget Jojo's Competition - AUTUMN TO ME - which is currently
running.
Beautiful picture Barrie. Regards, Horacio
Thanks, Horacio, very much.
Regards. Barr1e
No ,
It is a form of Scottish Ornamental Thistle may even be a Cardoum.(My wife does the planting) - I do the mowing! and any landscaping and building greenhouses and........
finally I get to photograph them
[ ; ^ )
Another from my Misty Morning pix.
http://fourthirds-user.com/galleries/data/500/Misty_Morning_Hinds_A4_-_web.jpg (http://fourthirds-user.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/7618)
Regards. Barr1e
Wow, lovely shot Barrie. How far away were you and could the deer see you?*reindeer*reindeer*reindeer*reindeer*reindeer
*reindeer*reindeer
*reindeer*reindeer*reindeer
Hi Gina -
We were quite some distance I was using an Olympus E-3 (My 65th Birthday gift from Anne 12 days ago) with a 70-300 lens. I used A mode F6.3 1/200" iso 400 and a focal length of 120mm.
They not only have amazing hearing but also seem to have good eyesight. They see you before you see them - unless you are lucky.
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There are some tame ones that will almost eat out of your hands at Knole Park Kent - well worth a visit. The grounds are quite extensive and the house is worth exploring - steeped in history.
Thanks so much for your comments and I love your reindeer icons.
Regards. Barr1e
ps The shot above shows they had heard or seen us.
Not quite sure about this thread:confused: the dates on the posts go back 1 year! if its the seasons then were are the other 3?
Ill dig out a pic for autumn anyway;)
Ash
Ere we go!
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/Autumn_Falls.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/13788)
pewidane
18-10-08, 08:31 AM
Autumn in Denmark october 2008.
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/P1000228.jpg
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//948/P1000221.jpg
Hale wind in october
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/P1000368.jpg
October morning 2008.
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/P1000399.jpg
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/P1000401.jpg
Editing my way.(original photo)
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/P1000397-5.jpg
No 2
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/P1000399-4.jpg
no 3 (final picture
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/P1000399.jpg
Ash -
A most pleasing scene.
Pedar -
The first and third are my pick of the series. I see an interesting character in another. :)
Regards. Barr1e
rogleale
18-10-08, 01:29 PM
I agree with Ian - for me it's the details I like!
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/one_leaf.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/13794)
Roger