Aperture Users

Using Apple’s Aperture software. Think of Aperture as “Final Cut Pro” for photographers. See that green cast? That’s the envy in the PC World. Nothing a little eyedropper tool in Aperture and Core Image won’t fix. This product retails for $299. Remember, that there is an education price of $149. This product was released in November 2005. The current version of Aperture is 1.5.4. List of supported RAW file formats. List of supported computers. (discussion) Version and features: Version 1.5: - Export plugin support! - referenced master support (instead of managed) - image previews - drag and drop JPEG export - improved metadata export - enhanced loupe - improved adjustment presets (including saving RAW fine tuning) - new color controls - new Edge Sharpening controls - improved Lift & Stamp HUD - Autofill List Editor - Enhanced AppleScript support Version 1.1 - improvements in RAW processing - a new RAW workflow - universal binary (Intel) support - lower prices with rebates for existing users. Related tools: - FlickrExport (send the admins a message to add your tool) Other FAQs - Web Resources - Cheat sheets

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Blanco Noir Photography

Blanco Noir photography is in the tradition of the greatfilm noirs. Movies are nothing more than photographs strung together. Movie Noir showed intrigue, shadow, light and dark, what is, and what might be with each frame being a single photograph, a black and white photograph if you will. Having grown up in Los Angeles I remember the endless late night conversations with many who had worked on the lots in the lighting department during the 30’s 40’s and 50’s, the stills they would show and the stories they would tell could fill a 1000 Flicker sites. Blanco Noir photography is dedicated to the ‘Film Noir’ of yesterday, and the ‘Black and White’ photography of today. The guidelines are quite simple, style, grace, imagination, and above all, black and white.

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Canon EOS 7D Users Group

[ CANON U.S.A. REDEFINES MID-RANGE DSLR CATEGORY WITH THE NEW EOS 7D DIGITAL SLR CAMERA The EOS 7D Features Fast Eight fps Continuous Shooting, Class-Leading 18-Megapixel Resolution and Full HD Video Recording with Variable Frame Rates and Manual Exposure Control Lake Success, N.Y., September 1, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today introduced a revolutionary camera that redefines the highly competitive mid-range DSLR product category: the Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR camera. Professional photographers and advanced amateurs have been demanding higher performance and more diverse functions in their cameras, and Canon has answered – with the new EOS 7D. Far more than a slight improvement from a previous model, the EOS 7D DSLR is a brand new product that stands on its own with new features never before seen in any Canon camera. Whether it’s shooting at eight frames per second (fps), focusing with the new Zone AF mode or recording 24p Full HD video, the EOS 7D DSLR camera satisfies the most rigorous professional requirements with durability, flexibility, high-resolution images and customizable controls. With its unprecedented out-of-the-box performance and high-end feature set, the EOS 7D is poised as the ultimate step-up camera for serious photographers or a second camera for professionals in the field. The EOS 7D boasts significant EOS advancements including a completely new 19-point Autofocus system, a new Canon iFCL Metering System (Intelligent Focus, Color, Luminance) and a new Intelligent Viewfinder. An 18-megapixel Canon CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors fuel the EOS 7D’s 14-bit A/D data conversion and its ability to freeze fast motion in high-resolution with eight fps continuous shooting up to 126 Large JPEGS using a UDMA CF card, positioning this camera for the studio as well as the sideline. The EOS 7D captures beautiful low-light images with or without a flash, at occasions such as a dance recital or wedding reception, thanks to a wide range of ISO speed settings from 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800). In addition to its new still capture capabilities, the EOS 7D features Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with selectable frame rates of 24p, 25p or 30p. Native 24p recording helps videographers achieve a more cinema-style look for their footage without the need for post-processing. “The EOS 7D represents a completely new chapter in digital photography and Canon product development. This camera stands alone as the most functional and innovative DSLR Canon has released to-date, bringing together all of the best professional features offered, along with numerous user requests at a price-point everyone can appreciate,” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. The Evolution of Vision, the EOS 7D’s New Autofocus System The Canon EOS 7D boasts the most advanced AF system ever seen in an EOS SLR. The completely re-designed system includes a new multi-axis cross-type 19-point AF grid, where the focusing points are evenly spread out across the image plane and clearly displayed through Canon’s new Intelligent Viewfinder. All 19 points are f/5.6-sensitive for both horizontal and vertical cross-type focusing, while the center AF point adds high-precision diagonal cross-type sensitivity for f/2.8 and larger aperture lenses. The Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR camera is the first EOS SLR to feature 19 cross-type focusing points that remain fully functional with maximum apertures as small as f/5.6, which brings the performance of the AF system to unprecedented levels for assignments as varied as fast-moving sports action or low-light wedding ceremonies. The Canon EOS 7D’s AF system allows numerous AF area selection modes never seen before in an EOS SLR camera. New modes include: •Spot AF mode reduces the size of a single AF point to focus on small subjects like an animal in a cage. •AF Point Expansion mode uses a cluster of AF points adjacent to the selected AF point to automatically assist focusing on moving subjects, such as an athlete on the run. •Zone AF divides the 19 AF points into five selectable focusing zones and makes it easier to achieve focus with subjects that are difficult to track with Single Point AF or AF point expansion, such as birds in flight. Additional AF improvements include a revised Automatic AF point selection sequence that allows a user to pick any one of the 19 AF points as a starting point for tracking moving subjects in AI Servo mode. (Previous EOS models required the subject to first be acquired by the center focusing point.) If the subject moves away, the camera will continue to track the movement with the remaining points and display the active focusing point in the viewfinder. Also, a time-saving feature is AF Point Switching, which allows photographers to select and register one AF point for horizontal compositions and a second AF point for vertical shooting, ideal for studio and portrait photographers. To complement the new AF system, the exposure metering system for the EOS 7D has been completely re-designed to take color information into account, another first for an EOS system. Canon’s iFCL metering includes a 63-zone dual-layer metering sensor that reads both illumination and color for consistent results in all lighting conditions, keeping exposure levels stable from shot to shot, even as the light source changes. Canon’s new Intelligent Viewfinder uses a liquid crystal overlay to provide clear and precise displays of focusing points and zones, on-demand grid lines and a spot metering circle. The LCD overlay can also be illuminated in extreme low-light situations or turned off completely. The EOS 7D camera’s viewfinder includes a large all-glass pentaprism with an antireflective coating to maximize clarity and provide a brighter display. The EOS 7D’s Intelligent Viewfinder features 1.0x magnification with 100 percent coverage for accurate composition and checking of detail. EOS HD Movie: Empowering the World of Videography Canon has blazed new trails in HD video capture with the 5D Mark II. Now, the EOS 7D takes DSLR video to new heights with Full HD capture featuring fully manual exposure control, and selectable cinematic frame rates for both NTSC (National Television System Committee) and PAL (Phase Altering Line) standards. Compatible with more than 60 Canon EF and EF-S lenses, the EOS 7D lets videographers take full advantage of the camera’s large CMOS sensor to achieve the dramatic frame composition they desire. At the heart of the EOS 7D are two key proprietary Canon technologies, Dual DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors and a large APS-C-sized CMOS sensor, helping to render stunning color reproduction, amazing depth of field and fine detail, even in low-light conditions. The Canon EOS 7D allows for three video recording modes – Full HD and HD in a 16:9 aspect ratio and Standard Definition (SD) in a 4:3 aspect ratio, all at selectable frame rates. The EOS 7D Digital SLR camera will record Full HD at 1920 x 1080 pixels in selectable frame rates of 24p (23.976), 25p, or 30p (29.97); 720p HD recording at 50p or 60p (59.94) and SD video at frame rates of 50p or 60p (59.94). The EOS 7D features a new dedicated button to initiate live view for both video and still shooting. Once engaged, the same dedicated button will start and stop video recording. Like the EOS 5D Mark II, the Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR camera provides users with the capability to use an external stereo microphone for professional audio effects or a built-in monaural microphone for convenience. The Features You Asked For A helpful new tool for architectural and landscape photography where angles and perspective are critical is Canon’s new built-in Dual Axis Electronic Level, featuring an artificial horizon over the image on the rear LCD screen in Live View or in the viewfinder using illuminated AF points for easy leveling while shooting. The dual axis electronic level shows both horizontal roll and vertical pitch, making it easy to identify when the camera is in a fixed level shooting position and ready to take the shot. The EOS 7D’s pop-up flash features a built-in Integrated Speedlite Transmitter for control of multiple off-camera EOS Speedlites without the need for an external transmitter. This built-in wireless option is a compact and economical solution for studio and wedding photography with multiple flash set-ups. A new Intelligent Macro Tracking function helps reduce blur during macro shooting by recognizing when a macro lens is attached and automatically adjusting the AI Servo sampling frequency. This AI Servo adjustment accounts for camera movement forward and back, a typical occurrence when moving in close for a macro shot as photographers rock back and forth, or a flower blows in the wind. Once in your hands, you can immediately feel the ergonomic improvements of the Canon EOS 7D camera, starting with a new super-fluid body design with continuous curves outlining the top of the camera and a revised grip that fits better in a user’s hand. The camera has a new Quick Control Button, which opens an easy-to-navigate menu on the camera’s LCD screen. From this menu, users can adjust all camera settings including AF modes as well as set custom button functions, an insightful new feature that can easily customize each button’s function to the photographer’s preference. Another new feature is the RAW/JPEG toggle button providing quick dual-format shooting, allowing photographers to quickly add large JPEG or RAW file formats to their already selected shooting mode at the touch of a button. The Canon EOS 7D camera also features a new large, clear 3.0-inch solid structure Clear View II LCD screen with 920,000 dot/VGA resolution for enhanced clarity and color when viewing images. The camera’s nine internal seals enhance weather resistance, and its 150,000-cycle shutter durability positions the EOS 7D as a “workhorse” for professionals in any photography discipline. New Wireless Connectivity Canon is announcing the availability of the new WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter (WFT) exclusively for the EOS 7D Digital SLR camera. The WFT-E5A wireless transmitter offers professional photographers a wide range of digital connectivity options including IEEE802.11a/b/g and Ethernet, ideal for commercial and studio work. The WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter opens the door to new possibilities in remote and Geotagged shooting applications. Photographers can fire up to 10 cameras simultaneously from across the room or across the country while maintaining control over camera settings and remote live view on a laptop or smart phone.i The WFT-E5A wireless transmitter can also transfer and display images on DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compatible televisions and photo frames. Geotagging is now possible via Bluetooth, using compatible GPS devices to append coordinate data to the images.

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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT

Anything and everything regarding Canon's EOS Digital Rebel XT (350D). As the number of members (and XT owners) is rapidly growing, a maximum of 5 photo posts a day will be allowed, starting from this point forth. This will give everyone's images a chance to be seen.

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Lonely Planet Publications: Photo Challenges - "Dirty"

This group holds thematic photo challenges. Entries are currently being taken for the "Hot" challenge. Please read the rules below before submitting your photo. There are two Lonely Planet travel guides of choice for the first placed photo, and one guidebook each for second and third placed photos in each challenge. Of course, you can submit other inspirational photos to the group pool, just don't mark them with the challenge tags. Any problems, email the group Admin. Check out our sibling group Lonely Planet Publications: Photobook Voting for the "Iconic" challenge has begun . No more entries accepted to this challenge. Voting finishes when I check the scores on the morning of 12th February (Melbourne Time). See the photos here or here You are encouraged to add your personal reflections on the photos you vote for. Copy and paste the voting code below into the comments of exactly five different photos (not your own) that most make you want to travel and are iconic pictures of the world:

I vote for this photo in the Lonely Planet Publications group's Iconic challenge

If your photo receives 5 or more votes, please post a small version of it in this thread of leading photos. Also post your photo there if it is not coming up in the tag search. Flickr explain why your photo may not be captured in a search here . And Flickr explain how to post photos in threads here. Check out the provisional leader board with the Iconic challenge counter on Tinou Bao's website. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The "Hot" Challenge Rules The challenge is to capture the hot moments or places around the world.

1) Join the group. 2) To enter the challenge, submit 1 photo into the group pool with the tag "LPhot", also state where the photo was taken. 3) You may use digital manipulation to optimise an image but you are not permitted to add or remove key elements of the composition. 4) You are encouraged to geotag your photos. Here is how Flickr explain how to geotag. 5) No entries accepted after midnight 11th February 2008. 6) It is a requirement of entering this challenge that you vote for exactly five photos in the "Iconic" challenge (see above). That is, if you haven't already voted for five images because you entered a photo in that challenge. 7) Voting for this challenge begins in the second week ( i.e. 12th February 2008), when you are required to vote for exactly five other entries. 8) Search the challenge photos with this link. 9) Challenge finishes at midnight on the 18th February 2008 (Melbourne Time). 10) The photo with the most votes wins. 11) Winners announced on the 19th February 2008. 12) No nudity.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ View past challenges. Coastline winners. All entries here . Cafe Culture winners. All entries here . Looking Up winners. All entries here . Windows winners. All entries here . Patterns & Details winners. All entries here . Flags winners. All entries here . All that Glisters winners. All entries here . Multi-Culture winners. All entries here . Side Streets winners. All entries here . Traffic winners. All entries here . Your Funniest Travel Photo winners. All entries here . Baggage winners. All entries here . Panoramas winners. All entries here . Festival (long-haul) winners. Cold winners. All entries here . Skyline winners. All entries here . Interior Spaces winners. All entries here . Shops winners. All entries here . Locals winners. All entries here . On the Verge of... winners. All entries here . Travellers winners. All entries here . Deserted winners. All entries here . Little Differences winners. All entries here . Festival winners. All entries here . Rivers winners. All entries here . Shadows winners. All entries here . Bus/Train Station winners. All entries here . Surprise Us winners. All entries here . Monuments winners. All entries here . Reflections winners. All entries here . Street Scene winners. All entries here . Close Ups winners. All entries here . Public Buildings winners. All entries here . Wildlife winners. All entries here. Vintage winners. All entries here. Looking Down winners. All entries here. Rush Hour winners. All entries here. Incongruity winners. All entries here. Night winners. All entries here. Architecture winners. All entries here. Water winners. All entries here. Rituals winners. All entries here. Performance winners. All entries here. Transportation winners. All entries here. Food winners. All entries here. Work winners. All entries here. Games winners. All entries here. My Best Travel Moment winners. All entries here. Tea and Coffee winners. All entries here. Love winners. All entries here. Markets winners. All entries here. On the Way winners. All entries here.

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Singapore Strobist

This Flickr group is for budding strobists and the experienced flash photographer as well as anyone who like and appreciate good photography.

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Singapore Zoo, Night Safari & Bird Park !

Post the photos from the world-famous and world-class Singapore Zoo, the world-first Night Safari, and our very colourful Bird Park here! Let\'s share the fun with the world!

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Singapore, we grew up here...

A collection of vintage, retro, old, antique.... Singapore. Discover our culture. Share our stories. Reminisce our childhood.

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Southeast Asia Images

Southeast Asia Images by locals, expats and others.

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Symmetry

Symmetrical viewing

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Symmetry in Motion

Pairs, echoes, ripples, patterns, perfect and imperfect symmetry. Not necessarily in motion - that was just me trying to be clever. What can I say? I'm a Libra. Symmetry is my bag -- or would that be bags?... ##### Guidelines: - Please limit posts to no more than three in a row (at a time) - Please keep submissions to photos only - Please try to post photos that reflect the laws of symmetry - Do not post photos whose only symmetry was created using Photoshop effects - Do not post photos whose symmetry is achieved by a refection in water - Do not post photos whose symmetry is achieved by reflection in glass - Do not post photos whose symmetry is simply the pattern of a flower or a plant (note: two flowers/plants leaning at diametric angles to each other - might be acceptable) - If you post an example of architectural symmetry, it MUST be EXACT -and most of all - please no artificial Symmetry achieved in Photoshop! Exceptions can (and will) be made at the Administrator's discretion.

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Travel Photography

A group for everyone who is traveling with a camera. Travel tips, tricks, and personal travel experiences. Also: show us the best of your travel shots! (browse by country). Please try to only add one picture at a time. This makes the pool preview more varied and brings more visitors to all our pictures. You can always come back some time later. There currently is a posting limit of 3 photos per day. Also, please make sure that your description or title tells us where the picture was taken. If your pictures cannot be found via the list of countries , please check that you have added the country name as a tag. Those of you who have a website or a blog related to travel photography are invited to tell us about it, but please do so only by replying to the "Your Websites?" thread. If you know another group related to our topic, please feel free to tell us in this thread Last not least: there's a whole lot of fascinating travel photography shots in our pool. If you find something especially interesting - why not tell the photographer by commenting on that image? And if you especially like a photo: make it a favourite - this makes it easier to find again and helps to attract more visitors to it! Happy travelling! Laurenz PS: you are also invited to visit our sister group Outstanding Travel Photos where you'll find some of the best travel photos on Flickr!

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