Blue White and Wet

bfjr · September 9, 2005

Boy you are a big one, don't eat all the fish OK

I hate it when this guy comes around :wxwax

Ah finally all alone

gus · September 9, 2005

Ben, fantastic as usual...i have to ask...what are you doing to get that blue so blue ?

bfjr · September 9, 2005

Humungus wrote:

Ben, fantastic as usual...i have to ask...what are you doing to get that blue so blue ?

Thanks Gus
These are shot in raw at about 6:30pm
Then in Nikon Capture I set a gray point in the curves palette by finding a spot in the image that is 128. That usually will pop the blue. then in the auto color pallette I usually will hit auto (about the same as hue and sat layer in PS). That's about it.

I think the main thing here is the evening light

gus · September 9, 2005

Good sunlight at 6.30 pm

..ok its a northern hemispere thing. It is a beautiful blue.

4labs · September 9, 2005

Ben not only is your picture taking skilss getting better but your PS work as well. I agree with gus the Blue is really neat in these..

Osprey Whisperer · September 9, 2005

Some nice captures, Ben. I'm not sure I agree with the others on the blue. It is a nice blue...but IMHO not real "natural" looking. I'm hot sure I like it. Don't mean to knock your work..as it's usually pretty darn nice...but I've never seen blue water like that. It looks more like paint to me. Very nice blue paint.

Not a knock on you Nikon user's gear either..but I've noticed these wild blues especially in your's....Harry's and a few other 'kon user's shots. It's almost a signature look or tell tale sign of a Nikon user? (really I like Nikon gear myself ...and own some) The blues just look a bit over the top and unrealistic to me.

I am not sold on the look (yet)?? Though cool looking...I'm sort of distracted by the unnatural colors. I know when I push saturation a bit too much..my waters turn a little bit funky and aqua. Don't know where I'm really going with this ....but just not sure I'm lovin' the blue paint these birds seem to play in all the time. Do like your work.

BMP (Botherin' Mike Problem)

bfjr · September 9, 2005

4labs wrote:

Ben not only is your picture taking skilss getting better but your PS work as well. I agree with gus the Blue is really neat in these..

Thanks Eric
means a whole lot to me when you approve

bfjr · September 9, 2005

Bird Man Photographer wrote:

Some nice captures, Ben. I'm not sure I agree with the others on the blue. It is a nice blue...but IMHO not real "natural" looking. I'm hot sure I like it. Don't mean to knock your work..as it's usually pretty darn nice...but I've never seen blue water like that. It looks more like paint to me. Very nice blue paint. Not a knock on you Nikon user's gear either..but I've noticed these wild blues especially in your's....Harry's and a few other 'kon user's shots. It's almost a signature look or tell tale sign of a Nikon user? (really I like Nikon gear myself ...and own some) The blues just look a bit over the top and unrealistic to me. I am not sold on the look (yet)?? Though cool looking...I'm sort of distracted by the unnatural colors. I know when I push saturation a bit too much..my waters turn a little bit funky and aqua. Don't know where I'm really going with this ....but just not sure I'm lovin' the blue paint these birds seem to play in all the time. Do like your work.

BMP (Botherin' Mike Problem)

That's cool Mike
but gotta tell ya that is how the water looks at that time of day/evening setting in. Just got the hang of that the other day. It also has to do with the angle you shot from. Mainly sun setting west and you shot south or north, make any sense ??
There is not much added sat. in my post maybe 2% at most otherwise it does get ugly

Oh, I don't think it's a Nikon thing, but if it is just another reason for you to change brands :lol4

Osprey Whisperer · September 9, 2005

bfjr wrote:

gotta tell ya that is how the water looks at that time of day/evening setting in. Just got the hang of that the other day. It also has to do with the angle you shot from. Mainly sun setting west and you shot south or north, make any sense ??
There is not much added sat. in my post maybe 2% at most otherwise it does get ugly
Oh, I don't think it's a Nikon thing, but if it is just another reason for you to change brands :lol4

Hey..if your water looks like that...I might have it checked out for alien life forms

I do understand what you bring up regarding angle of light/sun. I actually do get plenty of Western setting sun light.

Some pretty amazing sun sets on the Gulf coast of the swamp.

I hope you didn't take my comments in a nasty way. I just find my self looking at many photos that have these incredible blue waters. I quickly think "cool blue"..and then start wondering what was done.....why does this water look so blue..so unatural? Unfortunately it takes my attention/eye/thought away from the photo/composition. I'm sure that was not the intent. Hey..if that's the way it looks...who am I to argue. Just thought I'd mention the fact that despite it being a marvelous shade of blue.....it seems distracting to ME. I suppose it could be my eyes or monitor....or those wild drugs I'm on (pain killers).

Honestly...I've seen tons of water in my day (yeah..I'm no spring chicken either). I've never come across any blue water like these shots. I guess I'll have to take a trip to Cali and see what's in the water to make it so blue....and the people so strange.

I do notice in some of my shots....that given the right lighting conditions...and using digital cameras....you can end up with some rather funky and unnatural looking colors. I also notice that even the slightest changes in settings in photo edeting software....can drastically change colors from shot to shot. I try to not over do the settings/parameters. I can however come up with some really pretty purple great egrets if I try. :uhoh

If you would care to send me a Nikon..I'd be happy to use it ALSO. I made the comment regarding your brand of camera ....only because I'm familiar with many of the shots here at Dgrin...and know the crazy Nikon users. I can spot a Nikon shot with one eye closed. I suppose I can say the same about certain Canon lenses.

I'd be happy with ANY camera under the right light and with that "special" subject matter to shoot. A bad camera in poor shooting conditions is still better than a great day at work.

Don't be blue...Ben. They are nice shots.

BMP (Blue Man Photographer)

Harryb · September 9, 2005

Excellent series Ben. I like the blue water too. Don't let those jealous Canon shooters get you down.

I seen blue water like that in Florida too. It depends on the time of day and my Corona consumption rate.

jwear · September 9, 2005

canon canon if you want color then you need a nixon and if you want sound with your color turn up the iso

good ones Ben

bfjr · September 11, 2005

Bird Man Photographer wrote:

Hey..if your water looks like that...I might have it checked out for alien life forms I do understand what you bring up regarding angle of light/sun. I actually do get plenty of Western setting sun light. Some pretty amazing sun sets on the Gulf coast of the swamp. I hope you didn't take my comments in a nasty way. I just find my self looking at many photos that have these incredible blue waters. I quickly think "cool blue"..and then start wondering what was done.....why does this water look so blue..so unatural? Unfortunately it takes my attention/eye/thought away from the photo/composition. I'm sure that was not the intent. Hey..if that's the way it looks...who am I to argue. Just thought I'd mention the fact that despite it being a marvelous shade of blue.....it seems distracting to ME. I suppose it could be my eyes or monitor....or those wild drugs I'm on (pain killers).

Honestly...I've seen tons of water in my day (yeah..I'm no spring chicken either). I've never come across any blue water like these shots. I guess I'll have to take a trip to Cali and see what's in the water to make it so blue....and the people so strange.

I do notice in some of my shots....that given the right lighting conditions...and using digital cameras....you can end up with some rather funky and unnatural looking colors. I also notice that even the slightest changes in settings in photo edeting software....can drastically change colors from shot to shot. I try to not over do the settings/parameters. I can however come up with some really pretty purple great egrets if I try. :uhoh

If you would care to send me a Nikon..I'd be happy to use it ALSO. I made the comment regarding your brand of camera ....only because I'm familiar with many of the shots here at Dgrin...and know the crazy Nikon users. I can spot a Nikon shot with one eye closed. I suppose I can say the same about certain Canon lenses. I'd be happy with ANY camera under the right light and with that "special" subject matter to shoot. A bad camera in poor shooting conditions is still better than a great day at work.

Don't be blue...Ben. They are nice shots.

BMP (Blue Man Photographer)

:wow Mike that's a lot of words just to tell me how much you love Nkon's

Hey have I told you that Blues my favorite color

"Blue da da Bee" :lol4

bfjr · September 11, 2005

Harryb wrote:

Excellent series Ben. I like the blue water too. Don't let those jealous Canon shooters get you down. I seen blue water like that in Florida too. It depends on the time of day and my Corona consumption rate.

Ah thanks Harry, I remember and follow the Nikon rules towards Canon users as best I can :lol4
could you send me a case, I actually don't think the waters blue enough

bfjr · September 11, 2005

jwear wrote:

canon canon if you want color then you need a nixon and if you want sound with your color turn up the iso good ones Ben

Ah Jeff I wanted Nixon back too

I'm on my way to Bolsa in a few, hope to see ya there

Osprey Whisperer · September 11, 2005

** waves the bank statement (savings) at Ben, Jeff & Harry after purchasing a Canon 20D for a couple grand LESS ** I'll give you Nikonians a ride on the boat I bought with the spare change I saved .....if you can afford to get down this way.

A fast boat ride will be sure to cure your "got no mo' money 'cause I bought a Nikon" blues.

BMP

Harryb · September 11, 2005

Bird Man Photographer wrote:

** waves the bank statement (savings) at Ben, Jeff & Harry after purchasing a Canon 20D for a couple grand LESS ** I'll give you Nikonians a ride on the boat I bought with the spare change I saved .....if you can afford to get down this way. A fast boat ride will be sure to cure your "got no mo' money 'cause I bought a Nikon" blues.

BMP

Mike, Mike, Mike,

What are you doing buying a boat when there's glass to be bought? Canon has released ,what, 4-5 new cameras since you bought that outdated 20D.

I bought my first DSLR around 2 years ago and I upgraded just once since then. Andy got his first DSLR a few months after me and he has bought .......
to tell the truth I've lost count of how many Canon cameras he has bought trying to stay current.

Khaos · September 11, 2005

Great stuff Ben.

bfjr · September 11, 2005

Bird Man Photographer wrote:

** waves the bank statement (savings) at Ben, Jeff & Harry after purchasing a Canon 20D for a couple grand LESS ** I'll give you Nikonians a ride on the boat I bought with the spare change I saved .....if you can afford to get down this way. A fast boat ride will be sure to cure your "got no mo' money 'cause I bought a Nikon" blues.

BMP

No wonder you can't afford a TC

I'll take you up on that ride though

as long as you paint it blue

Blue White and Wet

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