Some new stuff (56k beware)

Digital Matt · May 12, 2005

Thanks a_scayola. These are all digital, shot with a Canon 20D and a few different lenses, shot in RAW, processed with C1 LE, imported into Adobe photoshop, tweaked further, some more than others, and volia.

themonko · May 12, 2005

great shots as everyone has already mentioned matt! Might be a dumb question, but what is C1 LE? also, i have the 20d as well, and have been playing with ALL the settings, but can't seem to find a good combo. Was wondering if you would share how you have your settings set? My pictures seem to come out usually soft and underexposed though i expose (according to the meter) perfectly. I'm guessing i am missing a setting or not tweaking a setting properly...

Raymond J Barlow · May 12, 2005

Awakening is one of the finest works I have seen on here, wonderful!

Canoncan · May 12, 2005

Jeff Canes · May 12, 2005

Wow the flowers are very good :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

spartan · May 12, 2005

(( amazing )) !! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :smileys: :cheers: :wav:

Digital Matt · May 13, 2005

Thanks so much everyone

themonko said:
great shots as everyone has already mentioned matt! Might be a dumb question, but what is C1 LE? also, i have the 20d as well, and have been playing with ALL the settings, but can't seem to find a good combo. Was wondering if you would share how you have your settings set? My pictures seem to come out usually soft and underexposed though i expose (according to the meter) perfectly. I'm guessing i am missing a setting or not tweaking a setting properly...

C1 LE is RAW editing software. You can learn more and buy it at http://www.phaseone.com

As for settings, I shoot in raw, and I set my own exposure values manually. There are no other settings that work for every picture. I have found that the meter does underexpose a bit, 1/3-2/3 of a stop. Set it up to show you a histogram after each shot. Expose to the right.

If your photos are soft, that sounds like a lens problem. What lens are you using, and are you shooting wide open? If dof isn't an issue, stop down to f/8 or f11. You shots will be much sharper.

The camera is just a tool. You are capturing light. Find good light, and know how to use your equipment to capture it.

photo gal · May 13, 2005

WOW!! Fabulous!!! I am in LOVE with homecoming!!!

pursuer · May 14, 2005

:shock: Matt your work is absolutly stunning! The flowers are fantastic and I really like the choice of angle in forsaken, and that sky... amazing. I also love the subtle color in forsaken, duotone? I could go on and on, very inspirational.

Nytmair · May 14, 2005

holy...wow....

#1 and 2 are just incredible. I love the lighting and colors on #1 and the angle just works so well with the 2nd one, which is wierd since that's so untraditional