Recent content by Mike Arnesen

Thanks to everyone who commented. The tips set me off on a quest for info, free downloads etc, also some helpful info from a Scott Kelby book. Looks like first stop "HDR merging" and hours of fun. Saved myself a heap of money and got a project as well. What's not to like? Thanks guys.

Got that Steve. I always keep originals in separate folder and work on copies. Rightly or wrongly I do it to avoid editing the same image more than once because of losses in quality. I appreciate the tip just the same, thanks.

Hi Simon, thanks. You're telling me more or less what everyone else is saying - try processing before forking out lots of money. Got pointed to free downloads for starters. Now I know what the TG4 is doing alternatives are emerging from the bushes. Boy, am I glad I posted the query?

Thanks Rich. Getting the message that post exposure intervention is the way to go first, so will put fears aside and try it, now that I have tools downloaded. All the replies have been so helpful. Certainly worth the post! Since I have never seen clown vomit I will Google Bad HDR!

Hi Steve, thanks for that. Will certainly look at it. My fear was that HDR would be beyond my skills, but maybe not. Bracketing is not difficult, so part way there, and certainly worth a try before lashing out.

Thanks Rich, downloaded that to get an idea of what is involved.

Bingo Craig! That is exactly the effect I was talking about. Looks like I will have to buy a TG4 as a fun camera.

Hi Graham, not sure what those PACA is but thanks for your welcome. Resident in 23 quite near Montlucon, I'm interested in landscape photography, run a D80 with minimal accessories and currently obsessed with getting the exposure right for sky/clouds for effect. (see beginners forum Arty...

I think you have just answered my query Alastair. Looked up HDR merge and it looks real heavy, certainly for Photoshop Elements level. I may end up there in due course but for the moment it looks like a smash and grab raid on the piggy bank for a TG4 or look alike. If the "sky obsession"...

Mark and Alastair, thanks good suggestion, and have now downloaded TG4 manual. Not sure I will understand it but it is a start. Already asked how he got the effect. Doesn't know, just got it, and liked it - so do I! So we are both in deep water technically, but for me that is the attraction.

Thanks, much appreciated. Not daft at all, perfectly valid. I watched him twiddle some sort of dial and witnessed the effects on viewfinder screen, including split screen, star etc, though I was only interested in the dramatic sky effect. Never gave it another thought until I saw the results...

I have been much impressed the the dramatic "moody" skies my son-in-law can get with his Olympus TG4. Some sort of inbuilt art filter? Can I get similar effects with accessories for my D80 (18-135mm kit lens), or must it be in the post exposure processing (photoshop), or will I be forced into a...

Thanks guys, looking forward to getting stuck in.

Hi, just joined. Live in central France, have spent years taking pictures, and in view of the opportunites around here became interested in becoming a photographer. Looking forward to hearing how others do it and picking up some tips.