Drop dead gorgeous. I can only imagine what the full resolution image looks like!
I've been playing recently with shooting panoramas with the Canon 50mm F1.4 and have been astounded by how good the stitches are. Very little correction needed, and the stitches are all but invisible. Bet the 1.8 is the same.
PTGUI/Panotools is by far the best stitching software, I'd never go back to anything else.
the stitching is very impressive. you can't tell at all. it's a great shot.
PTGui, particularly with the mask layers and photoshop output options, is great for doing seamless stitching. The newest version, which uses pattern matching to guess where the control points should be is also extremely neat.
The whole stitching process took about 5 minutes for these 3 shots. The normal lens probably helps because not much compensation needs to be done shot to shot and the fact that this is pretty far away and 'flat' so there isn't much perspective adjustments to try and deal with either.
I got a bit of stick yesterday for saying I 'generally' prefer to emulate/get advice from those photographers such as Gordon et al whom to me, excel in beautiful imagery.
So thanks, this completely underlines my comment. Gordon you are undoubtedly one of the most talented photographers on here, your ideas & execution are second to none.
The ISO 800 wasn't to grainy for that shot? I'am having a hard time with the higher ISO settings. I was thinking of trying Fred Mirandas 10D plug-ins and actions to see if they would help.
Have you ever tried a monopod for this type of shot?
I'm jealous that you got to go to Montreal :)
We use to live about 11 miles from the Canadian border and we went to Montreal all the time. We went to "Terres des Hommes" numerous times (But that was long ago.)
The architecture is superb. I could spend weeks there with a camera.
Toronto is another great city! I remember one night in the dead of winter we went to a "Three Dog Night" concert at the University. It was held in a hockey arena I do believe. They sang one of their new songs called "One" :). And going home we had to drive in a blinding snow storm (In a Camaro!) The only reason we made it home was because we followed the snow plow :)
Great work!
I need to tinker with the panorama and my 10D. Looks like it is not going to be as easy as with my Olympus C3030-Z?
The ISO 800 wasn't to grainy for that shot? I'am having a hard time with the higher ISO settings. I was thinking of trying Fred Mirandas 10D plug-ins and actions to see if they would help.
Have you ever tried a monopod for this type of shot?
I'm jealous that you got to go to Montreal :)
We use to live about 11 miles from the Canadian border and we went to Montreal all the time. We went to "Terres des Hommes" numerous times (But that was long ago.)
The architecture is superb. I could spend weeks there with a camera.
Toronto is another great city! I remember one night in the dead of winter we went to a "Three Dog Night" concert at the University. It was held in a hockey arena I do believe. They sang one of their new songs called "One" :). And going home we had to drive in a blinding snow storm (In a Camaro!) The only reason we made it home was because we followed the snow plow :)
Great work!
I need to tinker with the panorama and my 10D. Looks like it is not going to be as easy as with my Olympus C3030-Z?
Calvus
Now, now Robin, other folks are going to read your post and get the impression that we have excessive snowfalls here in Toronto. And, everyone knows that it is simple wonderful here all year round. Cheers, Michael (already wishing winter would stay away) Martin
Ok, the weather in upstate NY, Montreal and Toronto is great all year round :)
LOL
(If you own a Ski-D00 snowmobile, snow shoes, snow blower and lots of warm clothing :) )
Calvus
Originally posted by Morgan:
Now, now Robin, other folks are going to read your post and get the impression that we have excessive snowfalls here in Toronto. And, everyone knows that it is simple wonderful here all year round. Cheers, Michael (already wishing winter would stay away) Martin
But here is one - not in the same league as Gordons incredible shot - showing church light (stained glass)on a much smaller scale. This is one of few shots taken in the same church on a very sunny day, the lighting effect from the stained glass was eyecatching.
But here is one - not in the same league as Gordons incredible shot - showing church light (stained glass)on a much smaller scale. This is one of few shots taken in the same church on a very sunny day, the lighting effect from the stained glass was eyecatching.
Sadly, wrong time for the challenge
This is a great shot - you shouldn't be so modest - the light is wonderful and really makes the shot work.
This is a great shot - you shouldn't be so modest - the light is wonderful and really makes the shot work.
Gordon
Many thanks for the compliment.
Positive praise is always welcome "says he modestly...".
The very best thing about this site is that constructive criticism is in the main what is offered by fellow members. Helps in the learning and development process.
The ISO 800 wasn't to grainy for that shot (Hard to tell by the web version)?
I'am having a hard time with the higher ISO settings.
I was thinking of trying Fred Mirandas 10D plug-ins and actions to see if they would help.
Have you ever tried a monopod for this type of shot?
Calvus
It is quite grainy at ISO 800, yes. It being a shrunk version of 3 images, most of that noise dissappears.
It was a case of using an appropriate ISO to be able to get the shot at all. At 1/45s at 1.8 I was pushing my luck at 800 anyway.
I was on holiday, so only travelling light - I don't typically take a monopod on these trips, though I do usually carry a tabletop tripod that I use as a 'brace'. Didn't have that with me either due to carry-on restrictions for flying.
I don't know that I'd want to pull out a monopod or tripod in a church or tourist location anyway. You either get hussled out, charged for being a 'pro' or shouted at.
In general, I quite like the additional contrast I get at ISO200 so use that, and the higher ISO modes I use if I need to shutter speed.
