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by **stubbsy** on Tue May 30, 2006 8:41 pm

Especially for those who despise postcard pics of this Sydney icon (Birdy, Chris? :roll:

) And if there aren't enough for you here then I also have a SmugMug gallery just for SOH pics HERE

I did a HDR version of this one, but it was very soft. This is from a single image

These next two are from the "Trieu Spot". If I tell you where it is I'll have to kill you.

by **birddog114** on Tue May 30, 2006 8:43 pm

As said, I call as Duck #1, Duck # 2 and Duck #3.
:lol:

by **suzanneg** on Tue May 30, 2006 8:44 pm

Peter, I like the black water in the first shot. Gives it a different look.

by **wendellt** on Tue May 30, 2006 9:19 pm

has anyone noticed how over the past few months the lighting on the opera house looks more whitish (cooler)
i remember a while back the colour was different or am i simply going nuts?
i walk past the thing at night eveyday and suddenly noticed it a while back

your first image portrays the white light better

but in our other pics the shells have the usuall yellow tone

by **stephen** on Tue May 30, 2006 9:36 pm

Wendell thats usually a sign that they have changed the metal hailde bulbs to maybe a higher Kelvin or the old ones were just showing thier age.cheers Stephen

by **Sir Tristram** on Tue May 30, 2006 9:43 pm

Number 1 is one of the better shots of the OH I have ever seen. It is sooooo clear and sharp. Well done.

by **firsty** on Tue May 30, 2006 9:53 pm

a few more Ducks for birddy

by **birddog114** on Tue May 30, 2006 9:54 pm

as n#4 & n#5

Keith,
I have to say and agreed the duck#4 & n#5 is far lot better in all colours, composing and angle than the #1,2& 3.

by **thaddeus** on Tue May 30, 2006 9:56 pm

I'm sitting here looking at it and it doesn't seem that white from here
Perhaps it's the angle?
Or perhaps stubbsy applied the New Idea/Woman's Day teeth whitening action to it?

by **birddog114** on Tue May 30, 2006 9:58 pm

thaddeus wrote:I'm sitting here looking at it and it doesn't seem that white from here
Perhaps it's the angle?
Or perhaps stubbsy applied the New Idea/Woman's Day teeth whitening action to it?

by **firsty** on Tue May 30, 2006 10:35 pm

thaddeus wrote:I'm sitting here looking at it and it doesn't seem that white from here
Perhaps it's the angle?
Or perhaps stubbsy applied the New Idea/Woman's Day teeth whitening action to it?

more likely a white balance adjustment in raw

by **rokkstar** on Tue May 30, 2006 10:43 pm

Nice Peter.

1 is great, I love the building and although it's sugar sweet I think it's a great shot.

Shots from the Trieu spot are goiod too. Out of these two I prefer the first. It slightly frustrates me that I can't see the edge of the restaurant but it's only a minor niggle.

That spot sure is sweet isnt it.

by **thaddeus** on Tue May 30, 2006 10:46 pm

firsty wrote:
thaddeus wrote:I'm sitting here looking at it and it doesn't seem that white from here
Perhaps it's the angle?
Or perhaps stubbsy applied the New Idea/Woman's Day teeth whitening action to it?

more likely a white balance adjustment in raw

I've tried adjusting my eyes but it still looks the same!

by **Glen** on Tue May 30, 2006 10:48 pm

thaddeus wrote:
firsty wrote:
thaddeus wrote:I'm sitting here looking at it and it doesn't seem that white from here
Perhaps it's the angle?
Or perhaps stubbsy applied the New Idea/Woman's Day teeth whitening action to it?

more likely a white balance adjustment in raw

I've tried adjusting my eyes but it still looks the same!

Thaddeus, I have just had this terrible picture of you sitting there in the raw :lol:

by **Matt. K** on Tue May 30, 2006 10:52 pm

Peter, Firsty
Some of the best of that icon I have seen. You guys are getting too good!
Thadius...how do you adjust your eyes?

by **sirhc55** on Tue May 30, 2006 10:55 pm

When I saw SOH my immediate thought was ”shitty old house”, lo and behold I was right. But, very nice pics Peter :wink:

by **Big Red** on Wed May 31, 2006 12:42 am

from someone who rarely has ever seen any images of SOH ... i reckon they are fantastic shots

by **birddog114** on Wed May 31, 2006 7:22 am

Big Red wrote:from someone who rarely has ever seen any images of SOH ... i reckon they are fantastic shots

The Jap tourist? :roll:

by **BBJ** on Wed May 31, 2006 7:25 am

I agree, it is looking like a duck shot nowdays, one thing we can always relly on is you cant find any ducks to shoot over there this is the next best thing.LOL But they are all great shots, i dont think i have seen a bad one yet, but neve get sick of seeing them.

by **LostDingo** on Wed May 31, 2006 7:32 am

firsty wrote:a few more Ducks for birddy

Keith, like the first Duck you have here, great shot :!:

I prefer to have some sky detail visible as you have in this shot, the second Duck...I am not a big fan of the duotoning/sepia etc although some always stand out

Paul

by **birddog114** on Wed May 31, 2006 7:46 am

Keith,
Revisit your ducks (#4), it has more life in it than the duck#1,2,3.
Reflection + colour of the sky + cloud made the photo stand out.

If there's anything else replaced the duck :lol:

the photo will be excellent, print and hang it up.

by **Wocka** on Wed May 31, 2006 9:49 am

Keith,

Love the image, if anything I'd PhotoShop out the 2 cranes on the right hand side.

Definitely worth printing, especially in a portrait panorama.

Cheers

by **Geoff** on Wed May 31, 2006 9:53 am

Keith - beautiful work. I think Wocka's suggestion of cloning out the cranes is a good one!

by **wendellt** on Wed May 31, 2006 10:45 am

thanks stephen

i definately saw a difference in the lighting of the SOH
i like the white look now,

keith nice ducks but i think you already posted those 2 previously

by **birddog114** on Wed May 31, 2006 10:47 am

wendellt wrote:
keith nice ducks but i think you already posted those 2 previously

If it's the case, he may want to receive double credits for all his ducks :lol:

by **firsty** on Wed May 31, 2006 11:38 am

thanks for the comments
yes I have posted them here before, but as this is a SOH thread I though I would drop them in here (hope you don't mind Peter as I think this was a tongue in cheek thread for birddy)

I plan to clone out the cranes and the shark and print it (when My monitor is properly calibrated)

I toned the second one as I'm starting to get a little tired of SOH shots myself but wanted to post photos from from our get together a few weeks ago and needed to do something different, the photos can be seenhere for those that missed them

by **birddog114** on Wed May 31, 2006 12:22 pm

firsty wrote:thanks for the comments
yes I have posted them here before, but as this is a SOH thread I though I would drop them in here (hope you don't mind Peter as I think this was a tongue in cheek thread for birddy)
I plan to clone out the cranes and the shark and print it (when My monitor is properly calibrated)

I toned the second one as I'm starting to get a little tired of SOH shots myself but wanted to post photos from from our get together a few weeks ago and needed to do something different, the photos can be seenhere for those that missed them

Hehehehe! It's SOH and it's SOH, whatever SOH photo under my eye is the floating duck and it's me only perhaps.

Did we have enough? yes more than enough :wink:

but not on the technical side or the way which the photographers try to manupulate of the photos to their own tastes.

by **birddog114** on Wed May 31, 2006 12:27 pm

Anymore of SOH? :lol:

by **wendellt** on Wed May 31, 2006 12:35 pm

ha

your a funny man birdy

i love the opera house it's a magnificent building stop knocking it!!

by **stubbsy** on Wed May 31, 2006 12:35 pm

Keith - No worries and yes, tongue in cheek

Birdy - I'll see if I can find some more for you.

by **birddog114** on Wed May 31, 2006 12:37 pm

stubbsy wrote:
Birdy - I'll see if I can find some more for you.

Coming down this Friday and Saturday, taking photos of it with your 8Gb card, it's free :lol:

by **Glen** on Wed May 31, 2006 12:46 pm

Birddy, I think most Sydney members would have one or two :wink:

and from front on

by **birddog114** on Wed May 31, 2006 12:48 pm

Now the duck #6 and #7 on show. :lol:

Anymore gentlemen?
:lol:

by **LostDingo** on Wed May 31, 2006 12:57 pm

I only have 2 ducks...and I love duck :!:

Wngs clipped on both strangulations

by **birddog114** on Wed May 31, 2006 1:01 pm

Noted the present of duck#8 + 9

Welcome to more of duck photos :lol:

We might have another evening workshop: "Shooting Duck on Sydney Harbour".
:lol:

by **birddog114** on Wed May 31, 2006 1:04 pm

Lost Dingo

I only have 2 ducks...and I love duck

Peking duck will be nice and roasted duck is also delicious. :lol:

so we might cook one of each recipe with yours.

by **Glen** on Wed May 31, 2006 1:04 pm

birddog114 wrote:We might have another evening workshop: "Shooting Duck on Sydney Harbour".

by **gstark** on Wed May 31, 2006 8:44 pm

wendellt wrote:has anyone noticed how over the past few months the lighting on the opera house looks more whitish (cooler)
i remember a while back the colour was different or am i simply going nuts?
i walk past the thing at night eveyday and suddenly noticed it a while back

Wendell, what sort of wb do you have your eyes set to?