Photo-A-Day July 2015

Flash800 · July 2015

kkanuck · July 2015

San Diego Wild Animal Park

D800 300 mm f /2.8 1/1250s ISO 100

sevencrossing · July 2015

Msmoto · July 2015

Here is one of my "average" photos:

Cumbres & Toltec Senic RR II 07.04.15-26

And, this is really about how it was made, holding the camera at arms length over the side of the gondola I was in, pointing toward the subject, pressing the release at about 10 FPS while panning around to grab the image. I needed one of those movable back screens maybe...LOL

It is showing the water filling the tender of the steam locomotive on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR. (Uses about 5,000 gallons in 120 miles, I am told.)

Msmoto · July 2015

@sevencrossing

On my monitor I would like to see the image a bit darker, more guts in the flowers, more in the highlights. It does falls in well with my "average" photo IMO.

sevencrossing · July 2015

@sevencrossing

On my monitor ........

I think this highlights the problem of sharing and showing photos on the web we have no idea what are images look like to other people

any one else think it needs to be a bit darker

donaldejose · July 2015

Sevencrossing: good example of "average." IMO you have a good subject but it lacks "punch" and "drama." This is my idea of what would make it better and more focused on the subject (fence and flowers).:

There weren't enough pixels in the photo to work with but you can get the idea I think. Tighter cropping to eliminate lines (sloping roof of building in the background) and elements (purple flower on left) which are not an essential part of the composition, darker colors, more contrast, and sharper. Just my thoughts. I think it is a stronger photo this way but still may remain in the range of average?

I should add: I think discussing examples like this is very helpful. We all have different eyes and different ideas of what appeals to us. Seeing those differences can be instructive and help us.

Addition: Thank you for posting the original file. Here is the photo with my "improvements" IMO. You can click on the photo and it will take you to flicker where you can view it in larger sizes.

In this version I warmed up the stones quite a bit because I like warm tones but that can be a personal preference.

CEBlueclouds · July 2015

...an average Monkey at the Bijilo Forest Park, Banjul Gambia (April 2011)...

D300, 18-200 mm f/3.5-5.6 @90mm

sevencrossing · July 2015

There weren't enough pixels in the photo to work with but you can get the idea I think.

I have posted the RAW file here

http://forum.nikonrumors.com/discussion/3108/the-same-basic-image-post-processed-in-different-ways-#Item_39

jimo · July 2015

Gjesdal · July 2015

From my location scouting trip yesterday. I can't resist taking photos of highland cattle whenever I come across them.

Nikon D810 - Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM - ISO 2000

Samko · July 2015

ggbutcher · July 2015

Balls!! Christmas Balls!!

My wife thought I was just nuts, taking this picture. I liked the light, so I worked my way around the coffee table, looking for a decent composition, and got this exposure before she yanked me back to taking family pictures.

Nikon D50 w/18-55mm, f6.7, 1/180sec

My contribution to the 'average' thread.

donaldejose · July 2015

sevencrossing: Thanks for posting the original file with more pixels. Here is how I processed it. See the photo I added to the comment I made above.

spraynpray · July 2015

Guys, it would be better if you posted this extensive critique in the right thread. This is PAD. a few words is one thing, but repeated reposting isn't on.

http://forum.nikonrumors.com/discussion/3108/the-same-basic-image-post-processed-in-different-ways-#Item_40

Yetibuddha · July 2015

Hi Jonnyapple, yes sometimes we have a hiatus in doing things that are important. Yahoo kind of messed up Flickr with a new logon procedure (in my judgment) and it took me a while to get attention from their support group to get back onto my own page. But good to see you back here!

Yetibuddha · July 2015

WestEndFoto · July 2015

Heartyfisher, I think that Donaldjose is on the right track. Ggbutcher, nice image. Perhaps average, but I really like the light. Perhaps a word with your family is warranted.....

Msmoto, perhaps your image is average, but it is done well and I like it. The framing is perfect. Perhaps above average then? What is average?

Here is a shot of an average Italian town.