euancranston

<p>hi there,</p>

<p>i need some urgent help. i am travelling to tuscany in the next day and looking for a top ten in terms of where to photograph etc. this isnt a photography holiday by any means, but didnt want to miss any opportunities whilst i am there. <br>

we are also thinking about going to rome for the day</p>

<p>here is my list of specifics i would like to know:</p>

<ul>

<li>top ten places to photograph</li>

<li>best time of day to photograph these places (in september)</li>

<li>any advice on photogography in italy, such as things to look out for</li>

<li>any do's and donts.</li>

</ul>

<p>i am going to use an olympus e-420 (small enough to carry around) and a mini tripod, i have ND grads and grads too!<br>

standard kit lens 14-42mm</p>

<p>any help in the next 7 hours would be amazing!!!!</p>

<p>euan</p>

<p>Hi All,<br>

I would like some advice on a technique I have seen quite a lot recently.<br>

One of my favourite photos using this technique, is by Steve Bloom: unfortunately this is the best version I could find <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2684681&id=160285362831">here</a><br>

This might be something common, which means I am a complete newbie! People have recommended topaz plugins to emulate, and I just cant get the same affect.<br>

Its subtle, or, strong enhancements to localised areas of the image. For example this image just has the blue shed 'in focus' on the image.<br>

Does anyone have good tutorials on this?<br>

Euan</p>

<p>thanks for all the responses...i have uploaded the photo to my portfolio here: http://www.photo.net/photo/10809213 this is considerably desaturated compared to what i see in lightroom at present. <br>

Is there any basic settings i can change my monitor to, or change in lightroom, so what i am working with whithin lightroom will look exactly as the exported image...i am disspointed with the exported result!<br>

Euan</p>

<p>Hi there,<br>

I am looking for some help. I took a shot last night and noticed that it looks great on my mac but dark and murky on my girlfriends PC. I am well aware of the difference in colour space between mac and PC, and different Gammas. However, I would like some advice on how to adjust the image so its pleasing on both mac and PC monitors.<br>

Does anyone have specific settings they use in Lightroom and Photoshop to overcome this?</p>

<p>Euan</p>

<p>thanks for the posts guys...i've done some research on it and understand the pro's cons. i've seen some terrible images, you only need to google hdr to see some horrors!<br>

although a beginner, landscape photography is my main focus and i think black and white is a more interesting subject</p>

<p>thanks for the responses all. im just reading up on HDR now!</p>

<p>is this a method which the photography camp is divided on? i.e. some love it/some hate it?</p>

<p>all...thank you for your replies! very helpful...</p>

<p>i've seen this type off effect quite a lot and was interested in how it was done.</p>

<p>hi there,<br>

i would like someone to give me the full steps you would take to create an image like this. i realise there is photoshop involved here too (or at least i think so!)</p>

<p>what lens you would use<br>

what filter etc...</p>

<p>http://www.ephotozine.com/photo/973884</p>

<p>if you need more info, let me know!</p>

<p>euan</p>