I really enjoyed reading ‘Understanding Close-up Photography by Bryan Peterson’

Understanding Close Up Photography by Bryan Peterson

No flash allowed. No tripods allowed.

These two rules make it challenging to capture images within the Biodôme, but certainly not impossible.
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I have joined ‘TheBestCamera.com‘ community.

Quote from the website:

What is The Best Camera?
The Best Camera Is The One That’s With You™, but it’s also an inspirational 3-part “ecosystem” created by world-renowned photographer, Chase Jarvis. Introducing an iPhone app that allows you to shoot, edit and share your images; a book that celebrates photography with any camera; AND a thriving, online community made of iPhone images from around the world.

I have my page at: Paul Downing

Photo of front of old car captured with the iPhone 3Gs and processed with the iPhone PhotoForge application and with ShakeItPhoto to provide the Polaroid look.

Unsharp mask filter was applied to the photo using PhotoForge and then erased from the car body so that only the headlights and front grill were sharpened. Poor man’s masking! The vibrance filter was added to give it a blueish tint before loading it in ShakeItPhoto.

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Picture taken in Old-Montreal of metal stair with small flower pots. Processed with PhotoForge’s ‘Simulated HDR’ option and curves adjustments.

Photos captured with the iPhone 3Gs and processed with the iPhone PhotoForge application.

As part of the Montreal Canadiens Hockey club’s 100th Anniversary (1909-2009) the Bell Center plaza was modified to include some statues of past players as well as plaques marking each of the years of the Canadiens many Stanley Cup wins. The plaques are surrounded by bricks labeled names of players from those Stanley Cup winning teams.

Photo of Jean Beliveau’s statue.

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Simulated HDR, Curves and Vibrance adjustments using PhotoForge

Photos captured with the iPhone 3Gs and processed with the iPhone PhotoForge application.

On September 1st 2009, Canon announced it’s latest APS-C (1.6x Crop Factor) digital SLR camera. This camera delivers more powerfull features than the latest in the X0D series (Canon 50D), thus the reason for a new name and a higher price tag (MSRP 1699$US Body Only). This model will be the direct competition for the Nikon D300S. The 7D will be available at the end of September. (continue reading…)

This weekend, the Ottawa Bonsai Society was holding it’s annual display. The event was held at the Japaneese embassy in Ottawa, Ontario. You can visit their website at: www.ottawabonsai.org

There were some beautifull specimens on display. Here are some samples.

Photos captured with the iPhone 3Gs and processed with the iPhone PhotoForge application.

Photo captured with the iPhone 3Gs and processed with the iPhone PhotoForge application.

Photo captured withe the iPhone 3Gs and processed with the iPhone PhotoForge application.

Photo taken at Ottawa Arboretum (Experimental Farm)

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After iPhone PhotoForge Adjustments:
- Curves to saturate greens and block out blacks
- Dreamy filter
- Eraser to remove changes from frog