Recent content by Ratfinkz

Hey, I used to be quite a regular on here, took part in 52 pics and even attended a meet up in bury st Edmunds. However, life then got in the way and I stopped photography and didn't come on forums. I still did some photography after I'd stopped posting on the forum,but my last proper shoot was...

have downloaded that - the one that says it covers D70s - but still no luck :( Gah!

Hiya, I have a nikon d70s which processes raw into .NEF files! Have recently got a new netbook and downloaded CS2 onto it - (the others are too large unfortunately for my small memory!) am running Windows 7 I can't open the photos though! I know I need to install a plug in - as I did on my...

yeah - was definitely not my best week (but thanks for the comments)- but hey ho I got something up - and then slipped behind this week when I DID have an idea - typical!!!! I just didn't have the time! Will get it taken tomorrow though

Thanks for all the comments :) I know it's a shame the smoke didnt show up - I might have to have another go! And on second looks you're right the cigarette is out of focus! Will address that if I redo it! I can't have had camera shake as it was on timer on a tripod - will try playing with the...

Thanks for the comments :) feel for you with your stop smoking relapse Mart! I started again at beginning of December after having previously quite for a year - started again and then quit for about 6 months!!! Not pleased with myself but have enough going on right now to worry too much about...

OK so onto week 5 - Hard! Sorry I didnt get this posted earlier - I had all the props but then I came down with a cold and didnt feel up to doing photos! Still it's better to be a day late than not get it in. Anyway enough ramble, here is my week 5 photo. I'd have preferred to use a proper...

no idea technically but my gut reaction is post processing - especially when you see they've done a vignette quite heavily. (I had to look up vignette online - I had the word vigilante stuck in my head - but knew it was wrong!)

Thanks for the positive comments!!! People are allowed to offer constructive criticism so I can learn how to improve btw!!!! :)

Thanks or the comment Mart - wish we had a sundial in the garden - they've always fascinated me!!! Thanks also Kennysarmy - i hear what you're saying about the colour version - but personally prefer the "in the STYLE of a sketch" version :) Week 4 - Open I decided to go for a picture of the...

have had a quick play with the clone / heal brush hope you dont mind It's worth looking up how to use these online - they're my most used tools!!!! Also re: rats - if you need help or advice feel free to PM me - i'd recommend anyone gets them!!!

Area : Stowmarket Sex : Female Types of photography : Anything - but particularly animals / wildlife Photography dislikes : sport Short notice? : sometimes Weekends or Weekdays : Any Day or Night : Any Can travel : Yes as long as accesible by public transport and not to expensive Has car : No...

Love the colours in this photo and the composition - I do however find the scratches in the top left a little off putting - could you try cloning them out in editing software? I really like the fact the fishes eye is so clear - well shot! week 1 - awwwww what a pretty hamster :) I have rats...

have had a bit of a play with week 3 - I cropped it, played with colour balance as it had a very red cast - did a highpass filter and bit of dodging on her eyes and finally selected her teeth - dodged them slightly and did another colour balance as they were still quite red. Oh I also used the...

I like week 1 but agree that a different background and a different angle would improve it! Week 2 I really like week 3 is a lovely picture and she's very very sweet - but could do with a crop and a play with lighting. Have you tried just making it a head and shoulders type shot? Would also...