RAMSEY ON REFECTION
BY BABOOSHKA
I was at a loss this week what image to post. Let me explain. I've had a run of creative skywatch images and tried to explain to those that ask how I take the images. By this I mean, the camera setting, the lighting conditions time of day, low high shot, what lens, focal point etc. I was basically trying to convey how to get the best out of often not picturesque surrounding under some very poor conditions and limited subject matter. I did this in response to the emails I received and thought it would be easier to back up the written explanation with an image as an example. Mostly the feedback was positive, but strangely some wrongly assumed I was just being a smartypants(not quite the words used) and just showing off.
That was never the intention. I was simply responding to questions asked and trying to convey how to get the best out of your camera whether that be a point and shoot, no frills or your top of the range all singing all dancing camera.
So this week I have simply shot a straightforward reflection shot. Again for those that like to know this stuff it was a manual setting, 2pm, good light. F4, ISO 200. No tripod used. Practise just gently coaxing the button to shoot rather than push down. This stops the jerking motion that often makes the image tip to one side rather than get the straight line you originally shoot. No alterations, just resized from a large 4MB file to a manageable 75kb for the blog.
A couple of other things. I'm considering putting a live feed on the blog, not to spy on people, so please don't feel obliged to comment if you drop by. It's strickly business stats. Would everyone be ok with this? The other is if anyone at all, has a problem with me can they email me. Please do not leave inappropriate comments on other peoples blogs. It's very rude and personally offensive. I never leave any negative feedback it's not my style, so please be courteous and contact me if you have anything to say. It's very cowardly to do it on other peoples blogs and yes they always alert me to it.
I know I have a weird sense of humour and I engage in some healthy joshing with some like minded bloggers out there. I don't have a poker face and my moods do dictate what and how I write, the good the bad, the ugly and the plain old funny. Now let's get on with the job in hand.
Skywatch. It's only a photograph afterall.
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132 comments:
My gosh this photo is just the best. Its so clear and the sky so detailed. Your reflection is so perfect. Happy SWF.
Babooshka, I'm going to try using Babs and see if it gets me into trouble.
I'm starting to get the impression that you have more than your fair share of pretty scenery on the Isle of Man.
Beautiful sky and reflection! Great photos of the landscape!!
Beautiful shot. Good work and explanation.
Beautiful reflection of the sky. Nice one!
Babooshka,
I want to thank you honey for all the advise you've personally given me. My son now has a dad who gets him in shot,not just his feet.
Very nice photo.
Any tips you want to share are gratefully received. ;-)
Beautiful. I love reflection shots. I think it's amazing you know the F-stop and so forth. I'm just a shoot and go. Even when using my SLR I just play with it and keep my fingers crossed. Thanks for visiting me!
I really like that reflection as well as the underwaters plants! I wonder what they are...
Thank you for the nice comment!
Greetings
Just stick the negativity back at them. Cool shot.
Clear and nice reflection, Babooshka!
The colors are amazing in this shot! So summery... Love the greens!
Prairie Visions
Babooshka: I really love that photo and the green in the water makes the clouds and trees really special.
What can I say. This is in my mind your best yet. It is STUNNING. Though there is one thing wrong if you don't mind me saying....I didn't take it. I only wish I had.it is perfect it really is....Love it....It catches the place perfect, the light, the colours everything. Thank you for posting it and thanks for your very helpful tips.......
What a gorgeous picture! Love the reflection on water!
Thanks for your visiting and nice comment on my blog!
It is perfect. I have nothing more to add, only thank you for all you advise. I really mean it.
Spectacular shot!!
I love this reflection. Clear and beautiful. Mine is also a reflection - wish I were as good as you!! Awesome.
Great photo, the greens and blues are amazing.
I hope to be able to take such a beautiful reflective photo. It's such a lovely scene.
One can never learn too much about an art they love. Thank you for sharing such helpful information.
Beautiful vista!
Those greens and blues in the water are magnificent.
Wonderful reflection of the sky and clouds on the clear water :) The greenery is gorgeous too!
a - may- zing ...
Well then, interesting post - I'm sure there's a good story to go with it, but I just want to say that this is a truly awesome photo. I am impressed with your abilities. I do this for fun. The difference is so obvious, but I love it all!! Happy SWF!!!
I am LOL< I have no clue about a live feed. As long as you don't film me with no makeup on in the morning and put it on your blog I am good to go. I like seeing the setting etc. It really helps me. THis photo today is one of my favorites. You go girl!
Nice raw catch on the photo!
I just love reflection shots. And this one has such amazing color. Thanks for sharing. Great Skywatch addition.
What a sight for tired eyes! Gorgeous, Babooshka! Thank you.
Yep, just a photo. But, a lovely one, indeed.
Babooshka, you seem to receive more than your share of less than kind comments at times. I guess I should count my blessings as, so far, I seem to have avoided this issue.
I'm rarely reluctant to photograph people, and frequently post them on my blog and / or submit those images on one or more of my agencies (for editorial use only). My experience is that most people are quite flattered with the idea of being published. Somehow it just doesn't cross my mind to ask their permission before shooting, and often not afterwards either. I just do it. I can see how you might have a different experience within your smaller and somewhat insular community, however.
Don't let them get you down :)
An awesome picture - great colour and reflections
That is just stunning! I always look forward to seeing your photos and I find your technical explanations of how you achieve them very interesting.I do tend to be the point and shoot type of photographer.The camera I use is the Kodak easyshare cx4230.It's only a little one but I've always found that it takes some beautiful shots.My husband has a much more expensive camera and he has admitted that my little camera takes just as good shots as his! Hppe you don't mind me rambling on like this,lol
I am flabbergasted that you have ever gotten negative feedback! That boggles the brain. I would actually like it if you gather statistcal info.. Then you'll see that I'm a lurker:) I don't always comment but I'm always here for my daily dose of wonderful YOU!
What a tranquil scene - perfectly beautiful.
wow. i am lost for words so ill just say hello and thanks again for the visual treat. great job.
Such a pretty photo! The reflection in the water is gorgeous.
les couleurs et le reflet, c'est magnifique. tu as mise un filtre spécial sur ton appareil ?
the colors and reflection is magnificent. you put a special filter on your camera?
Oh gosh! This is such a gorgeous reflection shot. Hats off to you.
Fantastic reflections, gorgeous colours!
Bonjour !
Joli reflet dans l'eau. Bel axe de symétrie...
Good shot !
I just have to love this. All the green stuff melts together and that underwater world just pulls me in to the picture.
Wow factor - reflections and the vivid greens - fantastic shot.
Wow factor - reflections and the vivid greens - fantastic shot.
Nice photography.
And lots of people are often touched by jealousy.
Your photo is gorgeous!
Tere is nothing like a "straightforward" reflection shot - this one is not for everyone!
Another beautiful photo! Lovely, lovely colors.
Sometimes we should read intentions of other people.
Regards from Barcelona
Great reflection. A live feed would be cool.
What is it with people - why are they so jugdemental - I'm thinking of going privite because I have an unwanted & unwelcome vouyer - worse because I know who it is & didn't want reading my blog but they found me.
Live feed is great - mine works well
That reflection is rare and stunning.
Spectacular photo! This is fantastic, love the reflection.
No problem adding the live feed, don't mind at all.
Thanks for you comments on my blog while I have been on holiday then catching up from being on holiday. I think I am finally getting back into the blogging groove.
I'll say it again, as it certainly bears repeating.... You just keep doing what you're doing, Babooshka! Checking your site every morning is always a thrill! Appreciate your many talents and your willingness to share tips. It's like attending an online photography course, but much cheaper! LOL.
Stunning like glass.
I love it, Babooshka. So bright and clear and cheerful!
wow! the photo is really lovely! i love the combination of green and blue/white plus it's reflections! i love it! have a great SWF!
Hi there...one of the best shots this week. Just beautiful.
I especially love how the reflection colours seem to melt into each other! So beautiful!
Lovely, looks like a painting.
Don't listen to the knockers. You did just fine. It's perfect. some people are just plain envious. Ignore them.
What a beautiful reflection! Great capture, Babooshka!
This is my favorite palette of colors. I could look at a scene like this all day.
It is a very lovely picture it looks like it was just waiting for you to take a picture of it.
What a stunning picture! I love the great reflection in the water! You captured the beauty well!
What a stunning picture! I love the great reflection in the water! You captured the beauty well!
Beautiful reflection. Love 'em.
Love your site, it is great. Love you comments and sense of humor so keep on shooting and keep on posting. How else will I ever learn about the Isle of Man. Thank You. MB
Great shot.
What can I say that has not been said already. Tremendous.
This ia a beautiful photo. The word "lush" comes to mind. Great job.
Babooshka: another gorgeous shot. Your work is something special.
It's your blog. You get to do what you want to do. I like your sense of humor and fair play.
A beautiful shot with wonderful reflection! You have done a wonderful job:)
Wht's live feed? Do I need one and does it come in pink?
Manx eh?
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Lovely sky and reflection!
Have a nice weekend.
Wow, so many comments! My finger got tired scrolling. If only my photos were as amazing as yours so to get dozens of comments each day. What a gift you have.
The greens in this photo are just stunning. Well done.
Those colors are pure delight! I wish I could load the family into a row boat and drift lazily on those waters!
this may be only a photograph but it's a beautiful one... i like everything about it.
Absolutely fabulous photo. I love your comments on how to take the picture. Certainly helps me. Live feed.. no problem. Negative comments..what is the point. Ignore them and carry on for those of us that enjoy your blog.
The colors of this reflection one (while you are reflecting on photographing and reactions ;-) well written btw) are very attractive and the light green in the front is a surprise, a crystal clear shot too.
The river is high this week. Well done beautiful photograph.
Great photo. I think it is interesting to read how people take their pictures. I just have a simple point and shoot, but that doesn't mean I'm not interested. Carry on! :)
Only a photograph - yes, but such a beautiful one.
Many people have live feeds - doesn't bother me.
Blogging should be about enjoyment. Still, there are always those who can't bear that anyone should have fun. Ignore them.
These colors really jump out and dance around. (No, that is not the Jack Daniels talking either)The lush greenery reminds me of Florida (but without the mosquitoes).
Live feeds don't bother me - feed away, B.
Wow fabulous reflection. Great shot.
Very Beautiful!
Beautiful!
phew
I thught (scuse tyos -long day in St Annes) i'd read yhe other comments before commenting and then realisied it was time for Corries so half hour later almost forgotton what i was going to comment.
1) Great reflection - lovely photo but you rarely publish a bad un so almost goe wi;out saying
2) yeh some people do get p**d off about people who give them free advice and accuse the advisorsof being above themselves - pots and balck kettle come to mind - had good avcice thrown back at me in different context and it pains for a while
3) live feed - actually these things though of some good interest don;t tell a great deal - they cannot isolate an andividual so no-one need fear that - they can sometimes make a blog slow (or even impossible) TO load at times - it depends however many other widgets ypo have runnubg
hope thre wasn;t too many typos in that.
What a gorgeous pic, place, sky and reflection - I love it!
Belle
What a lovely reflection shot! Superb!
Very beautiful.
It's always good to read about how photographs are made. The water looks very clear and hardy a ripple.
I've not had the opportunity of getting into a discussion with you yet, but I'm sure it would be fun!
Best wishes for a great bank holiday weekend, even though the weather is guaranteed to be rubbish.
Beautiful reflection. One of those photos you could turm upside down and still get the same picture.
I can't believe people are leaving negative comments about you on other peoples blogs. I do it on my own blog! (joking, obviously) Some people are just odd, aren't they? I, like all your other friends out here in blog land, appreciate your advise and humour and the style of your blog. It's who you are :)
Which way is up? So delicious.
What a wonderful shot. It makes me happy to look at it.
What a wonderful shot. It makes me happy to look at it.
It's really really pretty.
Wow...That's just awesome. I so want to laze in a rowboat out there. Lovely reflection & colors!
Hello, I want to thank you for visiting my blog and leaving the nice comment. I am so glad you did because now I have seen yours I feel like I have found a good teacher. I find your photographic tips very useful as I really don't know much about taking photos, and appreciate any help I can get, so I will be a frequent visitor. Thank you!
Love the greens in this! Love photo.
Ups! Forgot the most important thing of all, your photo is beautiful!
All I know is that I love your image! :)
wow, it is very nice serene and clear photo, nice job
Beautiful, more because of the undisturbed reflection. Thank you for the photography tips too.
Beautiful photo for SWF. Love the reflection of the sky in the water. Have a nice weekend.
Beautiful reflection scene - a great SWF photo, as usual. :)
Beautiful picture. I enjoyed your explanation of how you made the picture too.
That looks lovely !
Very dramatic picture with such vibrant colors. Thank you for explaining how you did that. One day I would like to learn more camera setting and adjusting them. It's extremely helpful for me to hear how others do things.
I'm sorry people were unkind. It's awful they did that. Mean people stink!
Thanks for stopping by my blog today. It was much appreciated.
I could sooo easily lose myself in your picture, it just draws me in. Fabulous!
nice pic have great weekend
You're doing an excellent job for the Isle of Man blogosphere. Thanks for sharing your creativity with the online community.
for a straightforward reflection shot, this is the best! love it!
carla
A beautiful reflection... now enough of this back slapping.. ha!..
I'm sorry to here you are still getting some stick... I would how ever take it as a compliment that some one can devote so much time to you and your blog... maybe it's a disgruntled fan, or just a sad person with little to do in their own lives than to annoy others.
You my friend ..Keep up the great work you are doing and take the amount of visits and comments you are getting as the true meaning of your worth to the rest of us bloggers.
Tom
Beautiful reflection of the sky.
Hello, I think everything what I want to say about your photograph has been written already, but: Amazing photo, so wonderful colours, so lively and vivid. I´d like to spent a day or more in that place, just sitting on the bank and looking at the clear water.
Thank you for sharing. Your photos are all glorious, it is delight to browse through them.
And thank you for dropping by my blog and nice comments. Have a nice day and happy SWF:-)
Ooooh, pretty, great reflection shot, very peaceful and pleasing.
absolutely gorgeous!
Fabulous photo, as always. Sorry to hear that petty people have been unappreciative of your obviously considerable talent. You are doing exactly the right thing by rising above it. Thanks for visiting my blog.
Stunning!! Love the colors! Mary
absolutely stunning, I love the reflections & colors.
I have no objection to the live feed.
:)
Love your blog!
Beautiful reflecting photo of the sky for sky watch friday, you are a talented photographer.
Thanks for sharing all your lovely photos and thanks for your kind comments on my blog.
I am so sorry to read that you had some unpleasant comments. I greatly enjoy your blog and am grateful that you share your knowledge and experience so generously.
Your photo is stunning, to say the last. I am puzzled how the reflection of the trees at the bottom came to be. ;-)
Lovely colors!
Stunning capture! What beautiful colors, scenery, & fantastic reflections!
Cat
Very nice and the reflection is just perfect.
We've been having some excitement here in Laos. My SWF offering shows scenes of floods and sandbagging over here.
It's a beatiful reflection photo. I can't say more than that, I have as long way to learn both - photography and its appreciation.
Thank you for visiting Mumbai Daily Snapshot.
Thank you for visiting me and for the comments on my daughters photos. After reading about all the thought you put into your photos I wonder if I am wasting peoples time. LOL I love this shot.
What a beautiful reflection ~ a spectacular sky watch photo! Thanks for your earlier visit to mine ... I am slow making the rounds this week!
I love this photo! its beautiful!
Thank for your vistit! Have a nice day :)
/Gothenburg daily photo!
Lovely shot! Thanks for stopping by my blog...
What an amazing blog you have! Just love this photo - the reflection is just beautiful!
Thanks for stopping by my blog too!
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