By Darren Stones Please note: Updated January 22, 2008 Note: *Please click on im…
By Darren Stones Please note: Updated January 22, 2008 Note: Please click on images for more details. Each August, the whale watching season begins in earnest on Australia’s picturesque eastern seaboard. As a result of my journey to Hervey Bay during August 2006, I had the pleasure to record the magnificent humpbacks as they frolicked in the calm waters of Hervey Bay. I’d like to extend an invitation to you to view my whale watching slideshow. The slideshow is a culmination of work which was undertaken by me with the kind assistance of the staff and crew of Spirit of Hervey Bay. As most are aware, the humpbacks are still being slaughtered for what can be loosely claimed as research reasons. Bearing that in mind, please give your support the best way you can to help “Save the whales”. The link to my slideshow will take you to the Photodex web site. The slideshow has been produced using the ProShow Gold software package. Upon reaching the site, you may be required to download a tiny bit of software to view the show. Many photographers may already have this software installed on their system. I cordially invite you to experience one of our greatest animals in action from onboard the whale watching vessel ‘Spirit’ of Hervey Bay. Please copy and paste web link below into your browser Load Photodex software if required (a minor detail) Wait for show to load Click whale tail to commence show http://www.photodex.com/sharing/viewshow.html?fl=2690585&alb=0 Humpback whale photographs for sale Humpback Whale Calendar 2008 – AUD $34.95 Subscribe to journals via RSS/Atom
By Darren Stones – Freelance Photojournalist / Subscribe via RSS/Atom...
By Darren Stones – Freelance Photojournalist / Subscribe via RSS/Atom World release Humpback whale photographs for sale Endless sandy beaches, a pier from here to forever and its very own whale festival; Qld’s Hervey Bay is a resort town growing faster than you can say “tail slap”. Humpback Whale Breach – Photograph For Sale > STAY HERE Great Sandy Straits Marina Resort – A popular resort with a 25 metre pool, two tennis courts and one, two and three bedroom apartments. Each has a private balcony where you can keep watch as boats come and go while you sip on a glass. www.greatsandystraits.com.au Peppers Pier Resort – The new kid on the block offers luxurious lodgings for couples, groups and families. Fives stars, with unrestricted views of the glorious bay, pier and World Heritage-Listed Fraser Island. http://www.peppers.com.au/Pier-Resort Delfinos Resort – Opposite the main swimming beach, Delfinos is family friendly and offers motel rooms through to spacious three bedroom apartments. A little easier on the purse strings and an excellent booking service provided. www.delfinos.com.au Delfinos Resort – Hervey Bay > PLAY HERE Hervey Bay Boat Club – Superbly appointed and overlooking the marina, it’s a top spot to spend a few hours. Built in a nautical theme, the club provides a beaut dining and entertainment experience. Excellent gourmet coffee shop. www.boatclub.com.au Torquay Hotel – An inviting pub right on the Esplanade, this place is abuzz each evening with outdoor dining a specialty. Laidback and welcoming. Nice outdoor heaters, too. Ph: 07 4125 2266 Torquay Hotel – Hervey Bay Hoolihans Irish Restaurant & Bar – With traditional Irish fare and a mix of Aussie tucker thrown in for good measure, this place prides itself on being open 11am till late 8 days a week. Live music Friday & Saturday nights. Ph: 07 4194 0099 > DON’T MISS Whale Watching – The yellow catamaran Spirit of Hervey Bay is the ideal platform to eyeball migrating humpback whales as they frolic in the protected waters of Hervey Bay. An entertaining half-day adventure cruise will leave you mesmerised and euphoric. Highly recommended. www.spiritofherveybay.com Spirit of Hervey Bay Celebrate The Whales – The Hervey Bay Whale Festival marks the return of the whales with the flavours, sights and sounds of the Food, Wine and Jazz Fiesta and Hot August Night Fire Event being major highlights. Kicks off in August. www.herveybaywhalefestival.com.au Illuminated Street Parade – Hervey Bay Whale Festival 720 Metre Stroll – A hand-in-hand stroll with your mate along the Urangan Pier at sunset is bound to soothe the soul. Have your camera at the ready and snap a few memorable shots as the sky lights up. Great spot to wet a line. Urangan Pier – 720 Metres – Photograph For Sale
I’m honoured to announce Professional Freelance Photographer Mark Ingram from Cobar, New South Wal…
I’m honoured to announce Professional Freelance Photographer Mark Ingram from Cobar, New South Wales, Australia has invited me to supply images to his ever growing stock library of images at Mark Ingram Photography . Mark and I recently met for the first time in his home town of Cobar whilst I was travelling in New South Wales, Australia. Our friendship has developed over the last 18 months as a result of our participation at photography web sites and our common Freelance Photography learning with the well regarded Thomson Education Direct. Mark has established a substantial library of quality stock images which are readily available for purchase under licence via his web site. Wedding photography, family portraits, stock photography sales and print sales provide a steady income for Mark. His ability to tailor wedding packages to his local market has lead to him becoming firmly established and in demand. I’d like to publicly extend my gratitude to Mark for his invitation to become part of the stock library at Mark Ingram Photography .
I’d like to say first and foremost I love the bubble for allowing me to show off my work, particularly as I’m still learning, which means…
I’d like to say first and foremost I love the bubble for allowing me to show off my work, particularly as I’m still learning, which means that the quality of my work when I first came here wasn’t as good as it is starting to get now. I can thank the lovely helpful people I’ve met along the way for helping me focus better on what works and what doesn’t. As much as I loathe the negativity in the forums, I read some of the threads there and learn from them too, so thanks so much everyone for your support, or not, it’s all making me a better photographer. I’ve got a secret to share, regarding my seascapes. I’ve been lucky enough to have a friend who is very keen to get the perfect seascape shot, and for that reason I’ve been getting up at 2am or so to drive out to his place so we can then continue on to beaches 2 or more hours away, just so we can be there before dawn. The weather has to be right, there has to be clouds, the tides need to be doing the right things, and there needs to be rocks as foreground and or middle ground interest. In the 18 months that we’ve been following this course, we’ve managed to capture some amazing photos, and the shoot that gave me all these latest photos was the best so far. It’s taken his dedication to getting the conditions right, and a little bit of work from me with a camera and PS to produce this work, so please, when you look at my seascape photos, say thanks to Nick Lagos, its all down to him. His shots are a million times better, believe me! For those of you who may be interested in what kit I’m using, I have a battered Canon 5D, I use a 16-35mm f/2.8 L lens, and I bought the Lee filters to fit the wide angle so that I don’t get vignetting. I use both ND and ND grey grads, and combinations of them all, but only 2 at the most. My Manfrotto 190D tripod is not as heavy as it should be, but does a reasonable job, and I always have the cable release tied around the stalk between head and legs. I’m using the 322 RC head on the tripod, but I also really should have a level to put onto the hot shoe….keep forgetting to buy one…other than that I shoot in raw and small jpg, so I can run a quick slideshow on a laptop if necessary, or even when I get home to the clunker. I use ps and photomatix to get the best out of the shots, and my ability to use ps has been learnt through going through tutorials on the net and in manuals. Since maths and me don’t get on, I really have no idea why things work, only that sometimes I get a good result if I do “this” or “that” I get a lot of inspiration from the artists here, I can’t thank you all enough for showing me new subjects and processes. Once I read about some new technique I’ll google it and find out more. I recommend this to anyone who may want to improve their work. I’m technically challenged when it comes to using a camera, although I’m learning more and more the longer I shoot. I’ve only been shooting semi-seriously since 2004, and only came off P on my camera in late 2005. I still don’t shoot on M, unless I’m after a particular result that I want to try….and that’s how I work….hit and miss :) It’s all been digital, starting with a Canon G2, then powershot pro1, then 20D. So, thats my story, sorry if it’s a little boring, but I needed to clear up some misconceptions that I might actually know what I’m doing! There’s absolutely no truth to that rumour, its all down to Nick’s need to get the “Big Pic” and I’ve just been swept along with his enthusiasm. As all his loyal subjects will attest, he’s the best thing that’s happened to us, those of us who’ve been lucky enough to be taken into the fold, / so once again, thanks Nick, the legend lives on buddy! /
I’m very pleased to announce the new group Seascapes I’m looking forward to viewing wat…
I’m very pleased to announce the new group Seascapes I’m looking forward to viewing waterscapes from around the world. I’d like to think that we can upload just our very very best, so please, look through the featured images and see if you can match them! Three photos per member only If you’d like critique, please ask. If you’d like information on how different techniques have been produced, please ask If you think you have a question that I haven’t mentioned, please ask. Thanks for sharing your photos with us! Mel
Having reached the ripe old age of 40, and fast approaching 41, I’ve successfully steered my way through life by gathering items which ha…
Having reached the ripe old age of 40, and fast approaching 41, I’ve successfully steered my way through life by gathering items which have lead me to utilising some surplus funds to purchase art. Being a tight arse has its benefits. So, here’s my Top 10 secrets to affording art. 1. When on holidays, skip the expensive eateries and head to McDonald’s for a medium-sized Quarter Pounder meal. Always leave the family restaurant with plenty of napkins for use at home. 2. When visiting your parents, arrive just before meal times. Do not call them announcing your intention to visit. 3. Investigate the best gardens in your neighbourhood during daylight hours for the best flowers to cut. Return with scissors, bucket and torch just before dawn for the freshest blooms. 4. Purchase cheap cask wine and drink at home whilst watching free-to-air television. 5. Never leave coffee, tea and sugar sachets, toilet rolls, pens and tissues in your cheap motel room on departure. You’ll be surprised how useful these items are when putting together Christmas hampers. 6. Search your neighbourhood to see who has the newspaper delivered each morning. You work out the rest, BUT, don’t get caught! 7. Borrow your friends new release CD’s and do what you have to do. Copies of such make excellent birthday and xmas prezzies. 8. Never, I repeat, NEVER, buy a calendar. Visit your local pharmacy during December/January and ask politely for three calendars. If you only receive one, return again the next day and ask politely. If queried, say the neighbours pet Bullmastiff ate the first one. Repeat until you’ve secured three. 9. Fly Jetstar. 10. Gently steam stamps from envelopes for recycling purposes. So there you have it – Dazza’s Top 10 secrets to affording art. Whilst visiting this journal entry, carefully and slowly browse through my entire portfolio of images and select at least one to suit your taste and decor. Don’t be a tight arse and buy cards though. Go for the largest framed print option. Happy purchasing.
Australian Prime Minister, Mr John Howard, has announced the Federal Election will be held on Saturday 24 November 2007. Terrific – I’m …
Australian Prime Minister, Mr John Howard, has announced the Federal Election will be held on Saturday 24 November 2007. Terrific – I’m bubbling with enthusiasm and can’t wait to join the queue of friendly locals at the local primary school, and have those how-to-vote cards delicately shoved in my face. Protecting our shores From a totally selfish viewpoint, I was hoping Mr Howard would avoid calling the election for that day due to it being MY special day of the year. On this occasion, why did Mr Howard forget to consult me about the perfect day for him to seek a fifth term? I’m baffled. A lady happily paying her 10% Goods and Services Tax Mr Howard cleverly avoided having the election on Australian Football League Grand Final day, Bathurst 1000 motor race weekend, and of course the self-appointed four-day weekend when the Melbourne Cup is conducted. Typical Aussies engrossed by the political coverage So, it seems I’m destined for a rivetting evening on 24 November in front of the TV watching the tears flow and corks popping. Can’t wait to see the predictable political coverage on the various networks, too. Yes, I’m getting excited as you can tell. We’re all laughing in a psychedelic manner The upshot of this is the rare opportunity for you to share my pain and cheer me up. Buy yourself a lovely piece of Australia and consider the good you’re doing. If you buy up big, I’ll probably head to a pub and celebrate the political winners and help drown the sorrows of the political losers. More beer please Please note: This is an apolitical journal entry, so best wishes to all candidates who see a decent superannuation package in their sights. Click here to cast your vote before the polling booth closes God help us
Sorry cant contain my excitement..NEVER thought I would say those words!!! Long Tail made it..THANKS EVERYONE~!!!!!! :)
Sorry cant contain my excitement..NEVER thought I would say those words!!! Long Tail made it..THANKS EVERYONE~!!!!!! :)
I have an improved and better formatted version of this tutorial in my wordpress blog....
I have an improved and better formatted version of this tutorial in my wordpress blog. This tutorial will cover digital blending in Photoshop CS3 using layer masks and transparency gradients. It is aimed at those who are interested in seeking alternatives to HDR (High Dynamic Range) processing. I would consider the usage of these techniques as digital graduated neutral density filters and although it can take some time to implement, I find the benefits to be: Preservation of intended colour and tone Complete control over contrast gradients Elimination of halo effects Elimination of fringing I will use one of my photographs, The Heart, to illustrate the method. 1. Download this zipped folder containing the two images to be used for blending and open IMG_1166 in Photoshop. 2. Press Ctrl+Shift+N and click OK to add a new layer. To place IMG_1164 on this layer go to File > Place and find where you saved it. Click the tick to commit the transform. 3. To create a mask, click the New Layer Mask (grey square with white circle inside) button in the Layers palette. To create a transparency gradient on this mask, first hit G to bring up the gradient toolbar and select a linear gradient. Then click and drag as shown in the following picture. 4. The next layer will be a photo filter so click Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Photo Filter and hit OK. Push the density slider to 100% and select a custom colour with properties as shown in the following picture. 5. Now apply another layer mask and gradient, as done previously, to restrict the photo filter to the sky. Change the blend mode to Linear Burn and opacity to 70% for the following picture. The Linear Burn blend mode is similar to Color Burn, but instead of increasing contrast, it decreases brightness to darken the base color and reflect the blend color. Now add curves layers to the foreground and then the sky. 6. Click Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Curves and hit OK. Then modify each of the RGB channels to reflect something like the following picture. 7. Change the blend mode to soft light and add a layer mask and gradient (this time in reverse) to restrict the curves layer to the foreground. This will produce the following result. The curves layer that targets the sky looks like this. 8. Change the blend mode again to soft light, opacity to 75% and create a layer mask and gradient to achieve the following result. 9. The final step involves adding a levels layer and changing its blend mode to ‘screen’ to boost the lighter areas. An opacity of 90% will achieve the picture shown below. 10. Straightening the horizon and correcting the barrel distortion yields The Heart. If you’ve found this useful please let me know. Feedback and discussion is welcome. If you haven’t done so already, please check out one of my other tutorials Photographing the Milky Way with a standard DSLR camera Cain Doherty
Awesome way to start the day today – just sold a print of Mostly fine, chance of a shower...
Awesome way to start the day today – just sold a print of Mostly fine, chance of a shower / Thanks a million to the buyer of this image, so happy you like this one and hope you are happy with it! I’m going off-line for a few days while I get my computer fixed, so look forward to returning to RB land soon! :) Lou
A big thank you to JK who purchased a Seascapes calendar today. Thanks again, Mike
A big thank you to JK who purchased a Seascapes calendar today. Thanks again, Mike
Many, many thanks to the wonderful person who purchased 2 of the The Charlemont Experience...
Many, many thanks to the wonderful person who purchased 2 of the The Charlemont Experience Calendars, today. / I hope you enjoy the images throughout the coming year, and those who see the calendars, derive as much pleasure in viewing them as I did when actually being there to capture those special moments in Creation. / Thanks again, / Phil
thank u very much to the anonymous buyers for purchasing my Calenders - / 6 copies Mornington Peninsula...
thank u very much to the anonymous buyers for purchasing my Calenders - / 6 copies Mornington Peninsula / / 4 copies Graffiti around Melbourne / / Thanks to redbubble for producing such a wonderful product
I awoke to find “Alone Against the Tides” to be Featured in the all seascapes group. Thank you to the group for this honor! Mike
I awoke to find “Alone Against the Tides” to be Featured in the all seascapes group. Thank you to the group for this honor! Mike
The lovely people at the Nautical Group have been kind enough to feature my Kaptan Kadir shot. I…
The lovely people at the Nautical Group have been kind enough to feature my Kaptan Kadir shot. If you have not discovered them yet, then please check out this great group to find some outstanding work. Click on the photograph below to see the shot properly: / Thank you so much to the hosts Nicholas and Elaine for recognising my work, I appreciate the honour and the exposure. Tom
I have the honour to have my images featured in the following groups…... JUST BOOTS...
I have the honour to have my images featured in the following groups…... JUST BOOTS again I am afraid! Has been featured in the PAY IT FORWARD GROUP MY PURPLE ANGEL has been featurfed in the CHILDHOOD GROUP & WILL IT RAIN? has been featured in the SEA GROUP THANKING ALL THE MODERATORS VERY MUCH FOR THE HONOUR AND THEIR TIME AND DEDICATION TO RUN THESE GROUPS
*After seeing the video’s that / David Parkin *Click here! has been publishing, I have been…
After seeing the video’s that / David Parkin *Click here! has been publishing, I have been inspired by him to get myself involved and create some for myself. / So here is my very first Video / Slideshow of some of my work. / Titled “Memories of the Mornington Peninsula and the Sea”, it is all my own work. / A lot of the images you may remember from the Red Bubble Meet we had at Sorrento. / So before I take on another RB members work, I would like your feedback to see if you approve ???? / I hope you enjoy what I have done… / . / Click here! if you want to see my new slideshow. /
I typed all this out for Ben, who asked for some help, since he doesn’t live near any beach, and didn’t want to waste his time when he fi…
I typed all this out for Ben, who asked for some help, since he doesn’t live near any beach, and didn’t want to waste his time when he finally made the long trek. Thought others might appreciate the info. I use my Canon 5D with Lee ND grads, mostly the darkest ones, for sunrise. I’ve never tried to shoot the ocean much after an hour or so after sunrise, and not been all that successful, unless it’s a cloudy day. You’ll need a tripod and cable release. The tripod just needs to be stable, and the cable release working. Then I set my camera on AV and start shooting with aperture at around f/8 or so while it’s dark, and closing it down as the light gets stronger, with ISO mostly 50….. There’s no formula I use, other than using AEB, to see if I can snag one that gets the sky right, then I look for the one with the right wave patterns. Sometimes I combine the two, sometimes I run them through photomatix. Sometimes they’re perfect. I use my 16-35mm nearly ALL the time when shooting seascapes, very rarely I’ve used the 70-200, and that’s only if there’s a detail that’s worth getting, like the shipwreck or some waterfalls over rocks from the surf…. Here the light is generally best till around 20mins after the sun goes down, or 30 mins before the sun comes up. If you have clouds, wait longer after sunset….you’ll probably get better colours. If you have clouds in the morning, you might be able to shoot longer after the sun comes up too, especially if the light breaks through…. The IR filter can come in handy once the light is stronger….here in Qld we have strong light for 12 hours a day or more, even in winter….IR is a blessing! I’ve never used a yellow filter….and wide angle with polarisers just don’t give good results, imho. Just keep checking your screen and moving around for different viewpoints. Everything will depend on how much water movement you prefer. This is a case of personal taste, and with practise you will work that out. Setting your camera on AV and using AEB will give you the three different exposures to see which works best, then you just adjust your aperture to slow it down, or speed it up….or add more filters…the darker it is, the longer the exposure…. Be careful of getting too close to the waves, and watch out for slippery rocks, they can be extremely dangerous! Here the tide surges more dangerously an hour before high tide. Make sure of tide times before you go, and be certain you have a way to escape from the beach if the tide is coming up….Rogue waves can, and do cause problems….try to go with someone who has local knowledge…. Wash your tripod off when you leave the beach, and again when you get home. Other than that, have fun!
I’m really pleased that so many of you have been able to use the info I posted in my previous journal....
I’m really pleased that so many of you have been able to use the info I posted in my previous journal. I’ve also added it to the All Seascapes Group forum where we are hoping to get more info from the photographers who have something to share. Thanks for the suggestion, johno Would be wonderful, if you’re a member, to add your own insight, suggestions, or links to that list. If you’ve been able to produce a better shot because of this help, post that too, and give us all some feedback on whether you’re doing better. If you’re not a member, why not join and have your say. My co-host John Conway will happily help with any questions regarding the forum.
One of the enjoyable things about Redbubble is that you get to discover fantastic photography and art that you’d never have come across o…
One of the enjoyable things about Redbubble is that you get to discover fantastic photography and art that you’d never have come across otherwise. Finding others who think along similar lines is always good, but discovering others producing similarly themed work which easily sits amongst the top of its genre is hugely inspiring. With that in mind, below are examples of four photographers I feel produce consistently outstanding black & white seascape images. If you haven’t come across them yet, add them to your watchlist immediately :) GlennC / Joel Tjintjelaar / - Kevin Skinner / Jeff Masamori / This will hopefully be the first of regular features on the work of other photographers I admire on RB. Black & white is my passion so that’s the main focus just now, but I will look into other genres as well. This is the first time I’ve done this so hopefully the images display correctly! Donald.
FEATURED ON THE HOMEPAGE IN MAY 2008 / AND FEATURED IN MANY OTHER GROUPS…YESTERDAY IN JPG CAST OFFS !http://images-0.redbubble….
FEATURED ON THE HOMEPAGE IN MAY 2008 / AND FEATURED IN MANY OTHER GROUPS…YESTERDAY IN JPG CAST OFFS / Early Morning Feed Asleep in spring I did not heed the dawn / Till the birds broke out singing everywhere. / Last night, in the clamour of wind and rain, / How many flowers have fallen / do you suppose? Thank you so much
Thought I’d put up a link to my exhibition catalogue. If anyone’s in the area (Hamilton, near Glasgow) they are welcome to come along to …
Thought I’d put up a link to my exhibition catalogue. If anyone’s in the area (Hamilton, near Glasgow) they are welcome to come along to the preview night. / The online version of my catalogue is HERE Also thanks to everyone for kind comments about my third homepage feature. My painting, “Broadford Croft” still appears to be up there for now. Hurray.
Finally I have published a book. I have been thinking about doing this for a little while and only now really sat down to dig into it. / I…
Finally I have published a book. I have been thinking about doing this for a little while and only now really sat down to dig into it. / It took a good few hours but it was a totally fun experience. I recommend you all give it a shot at http://www.blurb.com My book!
Featured in the Solo Exhibition group next week! / Come along to see and join in with the forum which starts on Monday.
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