August 2012 Photo Assignment [Archive]

TripleBlack

08-01-2012, 9:46pm

The topic is "sky". Dark sky, stars, bright sky, clouds, storms, sunsets, sunrises... what ever you want, but the sky should be a prominent feature of the photo and not just there because you took it outside. :seasix:

I like Grey Ghost's Rules so we'll leave them pretty much intact with just minor additions.

You must be the photographer, and it must be taken this month. Use whatever camera you have with you at the time.

Photo manipulation of contrast, lens correction (chromatic aberration, pin cushion, etc), exposure, brightness, color, sharpness and crop are allowed. "Chopping" something into the image is not allowed, as tempting as that may be with the full moon this week. HDR is allowed as is 'stacking' if you want to do some star trails

You may submit several images to get feedback, but by the deadline you must edit it down to one for the voting poll.

Use of Smart phone apps is allowed. No borders but filters are ok. Also vignettes are okay unless they are used as a frame.

Deadline: Midnight CDT, August 31.

Post 'em up! :cert:

Defib1961

08-01-2012, 11:27pm

Hopefully I will get a chance to enter something this month. :seasix:

NeedSpeed

08-02-2012, 3:47pm

Dammit, we had a perfect sky yesterday.

DAB

08-02-2012, 4:17pm

is that the big blue thing that follows me everywhere? creeps me out... and at night, it turns all blackish with little twinkly stars (not that there's anything wrong with that).

sky....sky....yes, i'm certain i've seen it at least once.....

Q: why is the sky blue?

A: if it was green, you wouldn't know when to stop mowing the lawn..... :slap:

NeedSpeed

08-02-2012, 8:04pm

Caught these a few minutes ago.

http://www.bannedcampforum.org/images/IMG_2739e.jpg

http://www.bannedcampforum.org/images/IMG_2738e.jpg

TripleBlack

08-03-2012, 11:23am

Nice! Especially like the first one.

78SA

08-03-2012, 8:04pm

Nice! Especially like the first one.

:iagree:

78SA

08-05-2012, 1:01pm

http://i47.tinypic.com/2lkdu76.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/309085e.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/24d268j.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/2dt6viv.jpg

Just a few I took yesterday. Maybe I can get better before the end of the month. :lol:

DAB

08-05-2012, 8:03pm

angry sky:

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad214/brinkmancorvette/IMG_1062.jpg

i like this one, but this is NOT my entry this month, see further down for a shot of a rainbow that is my entry.

NeedSpeed

08-05-2012, 9:16pm

Nice shot DAB :cert:

Crowvet

08-06-2012, 12:15am

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg192/crowvet/Rainbow%20ect/P1020698.jpg
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg192/crowvet/Rainbow%20ect/P1020697.jpg
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg192/crowvet/Rainbow%20ect/P1020696.jpg

78SA

08-06-2012, 4:38pm

I like the 3rd one best, Daryle. :seasix:

erickpl

08-07-2012, 9:00am

Had some good shots of the Venus transit, but obviously that's the wrong month. :)

Took these yesterday evening...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/skimblz/4f064044.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/skimblz/1ca920cc.jpg

I'm hoping for better opportunities later this month.

78SA

08-11-2012, 5:46am

http://i49.tinypic.com/m99awz.jpg

TripleBlack

08-11-2012, 10:43am

http://i49.tinypic.com/m99awz.jpg

Wow! :seasix:

Would love to see some details on your shot.

78SA

08-11-2012, 4:49pm

Wow! :seasix:

Would love to see some details on your shot.

What kind of details? :leaving:

TripleBlack

08-11-2012, 6:22pm

What kind of details? :leaving:

Camera, lens, focal length, exposure, etc.

Very cool shot and just wondering what it takes to do that. :cert:

78SA

08-11-2012, 9:20pm

Camera, lens, focal length, exposure, etc.

Very cool shot and just wondering what it takes to do that. :cert:

Nikon CoolPix L810. Using Night Landscape mode. Zoomed in to right before digital zoom.

4608 x 3456 - 1.09 MB
395.2mm - Auto (ISO 250)
1/125s - f/5.9

http://content.reviewed.com/products/14742/Nikon_L810_FI_Vanity.jpg

TripleBlack

08-11-2012, 10:12pm

Nikon CoolPix L810. Using Night Landscape mode. Zoomed in to right before digital zoom.

4608 x 3456 - 1.09 MB
395.2mm - Auto (ISO 250)
1/125s - f/5.9

http://content.reviewed.com/products/14742/Nikon_L810_FI_Vanity.jpg

:seasix: A friend of mine has a 400 mm Canon lens and I'm definitely going to have to borrow it. I didn't realize you could get that much detail with 400mm. Very cool! Nicely done!

78SA

08-12-2012, 6:31am

:seasix: A friend of mine has a 400 mm Canon lens and I'm definitely going to have to borrow it. I didn't realize you could get that much detail with 400mm. Very cool! Nicely done!

It's not easy keeping a steady hand when zoomed in that much. I suggest using a tripod. :lol:

carlton_fritz

08-12-2012, 7:40am

:seasix: A friend of mine has a 400 mm Canon lens and I'm definitely going to have to borrow it. I didn't realize you could get that much detail with 400mm. Very cool! Nicely done!
I think that 400mm will be much stronger than 400mm on your Canon. Some have a 1.6x factor.

TripleBlack

08-12-2012, 10:44am

I think that 400mm will be much stronger than 400mm on your Canon. Some have a 1.6x factor.

Of course you are right; didn't think about that.

beadist

08-12-2012, 5:40pm

Cemetery alongside a church in St. Francisville LA this afternoon.
http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx182/Beadist/Various%20Photos/trees2c.jpg

Yamma

08-13-2012, 5:51am

Startrails from the Perseids meteor shower - Sat/Sun
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/zr2gal/perseid.jpg

....and I guess we'll make this the entry for the month. Just because I'm thrilled I finally captured one!!

single frame to see the falling star
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/zr2gal/IMG_7841.jpg

TripleBlack

08-13-2012, 8:12am

Startrails from the Perseids meteor shower - Sat/Sun

I was hoping to see some of these this month. :seasix:

Very cool.

DAB

08-13-2012, 10:40am

Startrails from the Perseids meteor shower - Sat/Sun
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/zr2gal/perseid.jpg

single frame to see the falling star
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/zr2gal/IMG_7841.jpg

very nice.

about a 10-15 min exposure?

carlton_fritz

08-13-2012, 4:58pm

Of course you are right; didn't think about that.
Imagine how cool that will be. :D

carlton_fritz

08-13-2012, 4:59pm

Startrails from the Perseids meteor shower - Sat/Sun

single frame to see the falling star
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v96/zr2gal/IMG_7841.jpg
you also got Andromeda.:seasix:

Yamma

08-14-2012, 9:42am

I was hoping to see some of these this month. :seasix:

Very cool.

I wanted to get up Sunday night / Monday morning to shoot again, but there were a few clouds rolling in, and I knew I had to get up at 5am for work.

very nice.

about a 10-15 min exposure?

20 second exposures x 90 shots. :seasix:

bradc6

08-14-2012, 7:33pm

Just missed getting a lightning bolt in the shot.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/brad8647/Misc/004-4.jpg

DAB

08-17-2012, 8:14pm

yesterday:

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad214/brinkmancorvette/IMG_1074.jpg

this is my entry this month.

Grey Ghost

08-18-2012, 8:07pm

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/jerryholmes/IMG_5388211.jpg

syf350

08-24-2012, 4:02pm

Ruidoso

MikeB

08-25-2012, 3:35pm

B17 flying around today while I'm cleaning the deck/pool area around 11am, Air show in Waukesha Wi.
So, I go to get the camera. Zilch, zippo, nada since I got it out. :issues:

From the local Newspaper:

http://media.jrn.com/images/28840229-mjs_b-17-_nws-_sears-_1.jpg

http://www.jsonline.com/multimedia/photos/167384715.html#id_85379955

Defib1961

08-26-2012, 7:03pm

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg306/Defib1961/DSC01681.jpg

78SA

08-27-2012, 6:07pm

Some really great sky shots so far! :yesnod: :seasix:

:iagree: Another tough contest. :seasix:

carlton_fritz

08-28-2012, 6:36pm

http://i47.tinypic.com/9u5jqx.jpg

Best I have for now.

TripleBlack

08-28-2012, 7:37pm

I keep waiting for something good to shoot... so far... zip for me.
:leaving:

Milton Fox

08-28-2012, 11:33pm

Know what you mean - finally found something interesting...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8300/7885163008_2276d9fdef_c.jpg

NeedSpeed

08-29-2012, 7:48am

This morning

http://www.bannedcampforum.org/images/IMG_2946.jpg

And just because :D

http://www.bannedcampforum.org/images/IMG_2952e.jpg

http://www.bannedcampforum.org/images/IMG_2953e.jpg

http://www.bannedcampforum.org/images/IMG_2956e.jpg

Damn power lines :leaving:

NeedSpeed

08-29-2012, 12:20pm

Power went out, will be back up tonight. :leaving:

Sea Six

08-29-2012, 2:42pm

Big ol' feeder band from Hurricane Issac
http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/members/sea+six-albums-schtick-picture1505-photo-2a.jpg

The feeder band is the northeastern band on this radar image.
http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/members/sea+six-albums-schtick-picture1511-radar1a.jpg

TripleBlack

08-31-2012, 8:07am

The deadline for this month's assignment is midnight CDT.

Get your submissions in and if you have multiple shots, be sure to indicate which photo is your official submission.

:cert:

JimMartley

08-31-2012, 9:08am

Here's my submission for August.

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/5558/imgs7765.jpg

NeedSpeed

08-31-2012, 4:07pm

The deadline for this month's assignment is midnight CDT.

Get your submissions in and if you have multiple shots, be sure to indicate which photo is your official submission.

:cert:

I'll go with this one.

http://www.bannedcampforum.org/images/IMG_2739e.jpg

Sea Six

08-31-2012, 4:27pm

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/members/sea+six-albums-schtick-picture1523-ss09.jpg

Sea Six

08-31-2012, 4:27pm

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/members/sea+six-albums-schtick-picture1522-ss08.jpg

Sea Six

08-31-2012, 4:28pm

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/members/sea+six-albums-schtick-picture1521-ss07.jpg

Sea Six

08-31-2012, 4:28pm

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/members/sea+six-albums-schtick-picture1520-ss06.jpg

Sea Six

08-31-2012, 4:28pm

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/members/sea+six-albums-schtick-picture1519-ss05.jpg

Sea Six

08-31-2012, 4:28pm

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/members/sea+six-albums-schtick-picture1518-ss04.jpg

Sea Six

08-31-2012, 4:28pm

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/members/sea+six-albums-schtick-picture1517-ss03.jpg

Sea Six

08-31-2012, 4:29pm

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/members/sea+six-albums-schtick-picture1516-ss02.jpg

Sea Six

08-31-2012, 4:29pm

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/members/sea+six-albums-schtick-picture1515-ss01.jpg

carlton_fritz

08-31-2012, 5:24pm

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/members/sea+six-albums-schtick-picture1523-ss09.jpg
Have you considered editing?:leaving:

Sea Six

08-31-2012, 6:04pm

Have you considered editing?:leaving:

That was supposed to be a picture of my dog. I didn't realize until after I'd taken the shot that the dog, and the yard (half the picture) were nearly obscured in the shadows.

carlton_fritz

08-31-2012, 6:58pm

That was supposed to be a picture of my dog. I didn't realize until after I'd taken the shot that the dog, and the yard (half the picture) were nearly obscured in the shadows.
http://i47.tinypic.com/2dc8k5w.jpg