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HoldyourfireAl
03-23-2008, 03:41 PM
I'm going to use this thread to post various shots I take. I'll continue my Chronological Bowen Collection pics in another thread. I appreciate tips & comments. All pics are taken with my Canon XTi with either the stock EFS 18-55mm or my EFS 60mm macro.

HoldyourfireAl
03-23-2008, 03:44 PM
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u163/JasonZ2/fe584eee.jpg

This shot was a pain! I must have taken 100 pics! The trouble is the sun was too high, which cast shadows. I was forced to shoot at a higher exposure so we could see his eyes. This was taken with the 60mm macro lens. I will post a lower exposure shot as well, so you can see the richer, blue sky.

HoldyourfireAl
03-23-2008, 03:51 PM
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u163/JasonZ2/493c4188.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-23-2008, 03:55 PM
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u163/JasonZ2/30336ddc.jpg

60mm with flash fired & set on auto.

HoldyourfireAl
03-23-2008, 04:00 PM
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u163/JasonZ2/30122e88.jpg

60mm with flash fired & set on auto.

insomniac
03-23-2008, 04:50 PM
Great pics Al. :thumbs2:

cougartrace
03-23-2008, 05:03 PM
very nice pics

HoldyourfireAl
03-23-2008, 05:31 PM
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u163/JasonZ2/67019e79.jpg

60mm I'm not happy with the "fuzziness" of the face.

Kujo
03-23-2008, 07:31 PM
Al, that might have something to do with your lighting. It seems quite harsh on the face. Try changing light source, or at least its angle, and see if you get better results.

The wolvie ones aren't fuzzy. Have you tried with the flash?

HoldyourfireAl
03-23-2008, 09:29 PM
Al, that might have something to do with your lighting. It seems quite harsh on the face. Try changing light source, or at least its angle, and see if you get better results.

The wolvie ones aren't fuzzy. Have you tried with the flash?

I put DD away, so no flash for him. I did use it on a few of the Wolverines.

patrickwm68
03-23-2008, 10:32 PM
Nice pics Al. How about some Hi-Res pics of yourself without the bag?

JadeGiant
03-23-2008, 10:35 PM
nice pics Al, you picture taking skills are getting very good:thumbs2:

HoldyourfireAl
03-23-2008, 11:09 PM
Thanks, guys!

Davidian
03-24-2008, 12:21 AM
Sweet pics Al. Now I just need to get around to getting that brown Wolvie, he looks awesome.

HoldyourfireAl
03-24-2008, 01:24 AM
Nice pics Al. How about some Hi-Res pics of yourself without the bag?


You ever see Doom's face?

P1X4R
03-24-2008, 02:16 AM
great shots Al! i especially love the outdoor pics! Wolverine in his natural environment! :thumbs2:

HoldyourfireAl
03-24-2008, 02:28 AM
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u163/JasonZ2/9c123157.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-24-2008, 02:34 AM
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u163/JasonZ2/5fc4de78.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-24-2008, 02:37 AM
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u163/JasonZ2/9f682bf1.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-24-2008, 02:53 AM
My next 2 shots are just quick takes. I'll work on better pics this week!

HoldyourfireAl
03-24-2008, 03:04 AM
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u163/JasonZ2/1eb543ae.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-24-2008, 03:10 AM
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u163/JasonZ2/7e26caea.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-27-2008, 05:22 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Titanium%20Man%20MSS/0bd329f1.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-27-2008, 05:24 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Titanium%20Man%20MSS/70eb240f.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-27-2008, 05:30 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Wolverine%20Classic%20Action/ae617061.jpg

statman
03-27-2008, 05:55 PM
Nice pictures Al! Really like the Wolverines.

HoldyourfireAl
03-27-2008, 06:39 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Wolverine%20Classic%20Action/3fa271be.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-27-2008, 06:42 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Wolverine%20Classic%20Action/ae617061.jpghttp://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Wolverine%20Classic%20Action/3fa271be.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-27-2008, 06:51 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Various%20Statue%20Displays/9a5f4bf0.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-27-2008, 06:53 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Various%20Statue%20Displays/bfd3f656.jpg

P1X4R
03-27-2008, 10:35 PM
colors are popping on your shots Al! very nice! :thumbs2:

HoldyourfireAl
03-28-2008, 12:55 AM
colors are popping on your shots Al! very nice! :thumbs2:

Thanks! I still haven't gotten "the" shot yet! This is a hard one!

HoldyourfireAl
03-28-2008, 02:30 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Wolverine%20Classic%20Action/a18749a9.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-28-2008, 02:30 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Wolverine%20Classic%20Action/0c583ffa.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-28-2008, 02:32 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Wolverine%20Classic%20Action/25abccc9.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-28-2008, 02:33 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Wolverine%20Classic%20Action/eb2075ca.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-28-2008, 02:36 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Wolverine%20Classic%20Action/87508d48.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-28-2008, 02:39 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Wolverine%20Classic%20Action/2b8a2224.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-28-2008, 02:40 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Wolverine%20Classic%20Action/58ce520c.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-28-2008, 02:45 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Wolverine%20Classic%20Action/6bec7a59.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-28-2008, 02:47 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Wolverine%20Classic%20Action/e9175a20.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-28-2008, 03:21 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Galactus/831a5752.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-28-2008, 03:24 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Galactus/530c9810.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-28-2008, 03:26 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Galactus/e41f7430.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
03-28-2008, 03:27 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Galactus/67229063.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
04-07-2008, 10:56 PM
OK...I wanted to do some comparison shots between the Canon Rebel XTi stock lens & the 60 mm macro. Check out the Wolverine pics & give me your thoughts.

Al

HoldyourfireAl
04-07-2008, 10:57 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Wolverine%20Classic%20Action/3631b8bc.jpghttp://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Wolverine%20Classic%20Action/3fa271be.jpg

The stock lens is 1st & 60mm next.

HoldyourfireAl
04-08-2008, 01:01 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Galactus/369adf04.jpghttp://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Galactus/43332ca7.jpg

Stock & 60mm

Obviously, a 60mm is not the way to go with Galactus!

insomniac
04-08-2008, 01:34 AM
Great pics Al. :thumbs2: You may need to get your sensor cleaned. I think there is some dust on it. I see a couple of spots consistently on your pictures. Take a look dirrectly above SS's board and directly down from Galactus's left hand. I guess it is either dust or a couple of marks on your wall. I had the same problem when I took my camera to Egypt. Was really choked to see spots on the same location of all of my pictures.

P1X4R
04-08-2008, 01:39 AM
here's a trick you can do under Digital Photo Professional.

1) Go to tools -> start stamp tool
2) Zoom image 100%
3) Choose to repair light or dark spot
4) Adjust Radius to fit size of dust mark
5) Click on Dust to remove


personally, i'd rather clean the sensor myself but do so at your own risk. :) just a little warning so don't go crying to me if you've messed up. :D

here's how i do it. just be very gentle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpSi27u4azQ

insomniac
04-08-2008, 01:45 AM
here's a trick you can do under Digital Photo Professional.

1) Go to tools -> start stamp tool
2) Zoom image 100%
3) Choose to repair light or dark spot
4) Adjust Radius to fit size of dust mark
5) Click on Dust to remove


personally, i'd rather clean the sensor myself but do so at your own risk. :) just a little warning so don't go crying to me if you've messed up. :D

here's how i do it. just be very gentle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpSi27u4azQ


Good tips P1X4R. :thumbs2: I just brought my camera back to the store I purchased it from. They cleaned it for no charge. I am considering picking up a kit to take with me on my next vacation though.

HoldyourfireAl
04-08-2008, 01:48 AM
Great pics Al. :thumbs2: You may need to get your sensor cleaned. I think there is some dust on it. I see a couple of spots consistently on your pictures. Take a look dirrectly above SS's board and directly down from Galactus's left hand. I guess it is either dust or a couple of marks on your wall. I had the same problem when I took my camera to Egypt. Was really choked to see spots on the same location of all of my pictures.


Actually, it's my wall. I need to repaint it. Sigh...

insomniac
04-08-2008, 01:49 AM
Actually, it's my wall. I need to repaint it. Sigh...


Better your wall then your camera. :)

HoldyourfireAl
04-08-2008, 01:52 AM
here's a trick you can do under Digital Photo Professional.

1) Go to tools -> start stamp tool
2) Zoom image 100%
3) Choose to repair light or dark spot
4) Adjust Radius to fit size of dust mark
5) Click on Dust to remove


personally, i'd rather clean the sensor myself but do so at your own risk. :) just a little warning so don't go crying to me if you've messed up. :D

here's how i do it. just be very gentle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpSi27u4azQ

I guess I should load this software & clean up my pics, eh? :)

HoldyourfireAl
04-08-2008, 02:57 AM
My current set of statues has been a bit of a pain to shoot...

Galactus: too tall!
Black Panther: too black!
Silver Surfer chrome: too reflective!

It's been a challenge, but fun!

HoldyourfireAl
04-08-2008, 02:59 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Black%20Panther%20modern/8bb08f47.jpg

One of my favorite Bowens based on one of my favorite series by Christopher Priest, Mark Texeria, Sal Velluto, and Bob Almond---Black Panther modern. What a series! What a statue!

DRL
04-08-2008, 04:29 AM
damn Al... your picture makes an already kick @ss piece an even better kick @ss piece!

HoldyourfireAl
04-26-2008, 02:32 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Nighthawk/0090.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-13-2008, 12:10 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Faux%20Bronze%20Hulk/0006.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-13-2008, 12:11 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Faux%20Bronze%20Hulk/0009.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-13-2008, 12:12 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Faux%20Bronze%20Hulk/0016.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-13-2008, 12:18 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Faux%20Bronze%20Hulk/0017.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-14-2008, 12:25 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer/0576.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-14-2008, 12:25 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer/0588.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-14-2008, 12:26 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer/0575.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-14-2008, 12:26 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer/0589.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-14-2008, 12:27 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer/0591.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-14-2008, 12:27 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer/0592.jpg

P1X4R
05-14-2008, 01:11 AM
hey, what's with only half a mustache? just kidding buddy! :D

HoldyourfireAl
05-14-2008, 02:12 AM
hey, what's with only half a mustache? just kidding buddy! :D

Hey! You know Randy helped me fix that issue! :thumbs2:

P1X4R
05-14-2008, 02:34 AM
i know. that was pretty cool of him. btw, did you find out how it got like that?

HoldyourfireAl
05-14-2008, 02:35 AM
i know. that was pretty cool of him. btw, did you find out how it got like that?


When I was taking pics today!

HoldyourfireAl
05-14-2008, 06:12 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer/0594.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-14-2008, 06:13 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer/0603.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-14-2008, 06:14 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer/0595.jpg

rychehitman
05-14-2008, 06:14 PM
great pics AL!

HoldyourfireAl
05-15-2008, 04:15 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Wolverine%20Group/0066.jpg

P1X4R
05-15-2008, 01:13 PM
Boss! :buttrock:

HoldyourfireAl
05-15-2008, 01:55 PM
Thanks!

HoldyourfireAl
05-15-2008, 01:56 PM
That one shot took HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!

HoldyourfireAl
05-15-2008, 02:04 PM
Here's some of my "rejected" shots. In fact, I'm still working on the PERFECT shot...we'll see!

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Wolverine%20Group/0008.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-15-2008, 02:05 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Wolverine%20Group/0042.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-15-2008, 02:05 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Wolverine%20Group/0056.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-15-2008, 02:06 PM
So far, I still think this one is the best...

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Wolverine%20Group/0066.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-16-2008, 03:30 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Wolverine%20Group/0109.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-16-2008, 03:31 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Wolverine%20Group/0159.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-16-2008, 03:34 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Wolverine%20Group/0209.jpg

ratchet
05-16-2008, 06:48 PM
Amazing!

HoldyourfireAl
05-16-2008, 10:31 PM
Amazing!

Thanks!
I'm wondering...is Photobucket changing something in my pics? They don't look as clear or in focus in these pics as on my computer. Weird...:confused:

HoldyourfireAl
05-18-2008, 11:06 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Wolverine%20Unmasked%20Action/UMW0.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-18-2008, 11:09 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Wolverine%20Unmasked%20Action/UMW1.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-18-2008, 11:10 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Wolverine%20Unmasked%20Action/UMW2.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-18-2008, 11:12 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Wolverine%20Unmasked%20Action/UMW3.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-18-2008, 11:13 PM
One more Wolverine to shoot! Thank GOD!!!

HoldyourfireAl
05-19-2008, 12:13 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Wolverine%20original/0004.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-19-2008, 12:18 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Wolverine%20original/0029.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-19-2008, 12:19 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Wolverine%20original/0040.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-19-2008, 12:20 AM
Finally done with the Wolverines!!!!! Time to pack up this last one! Whew!

HoldyourfireAl
05-19-2008, 02:09 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Nighthawk/0014.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-19-2008, 02:24 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Black%20Panther%20modern/1.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-19-2008, 02:26 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Black%20Panther%20modern/5.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-19-2008, 02:26 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Black%20Panther%20modern/2.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-19-2008, 02:27 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Black%20Panther%20modern/3.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-19-2008, 02:28 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Black%20Panther%20modern/4.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-19-2008, 02:34 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer/0053.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
05-19-2008, 02:35 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer/0056.jpg

rilynil
05-19-2008, 02:45 AM
Awesome pictures of awesome statues, Al! :buttrock: :buttrock: Congratulations, my friend! :buttrock: :buttrock:

HoldyourfireAl
05-29-2008, 01:57 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/My%20Photography/Wildwood/0142.jpg

jory REX
05-29-2008, 02:11 AM
love those wildwood days

wild, wild, wildwood days

baby, baby

everyday is holiday

every night is saturday

jory REX
05-29-2008, 02:12 AM
watch the tramp cart please

HoldyourfireAl
06-05-2008, 06:01 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Cyclops%20and%20Colossus/0027.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-05-2008, 07:37 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Cyclops%20and%20Colossus/0032.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-05-2008, 07:37 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Cyclops%20and%20Colossus/0033.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-05-2008, 07:38 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Cyclops%20and%20Colossus/0034.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-05-2008, 07:38 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Cyclops%20and%20Colossus/0035.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-05-2008, 07:39 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Cyclops%20and%20Colossus/0036.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-05-2008, 07:39 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Cyclops%20and%20Colossus/0038.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-05-2008, 07:40 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Cyclops%20and%20Colossus/0061.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-05-2008, 07:40 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Cyclops%20and%20Colossus/0064.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-05-2008, 07:41 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Cyclops%20and%20Colossus/0073.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-05-2008, 07:42 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Human%20Torch/0039.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-05-2008, 07:42 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Human%20Torch/0044.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-05-2008, 07:43 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Human%20Torch/0050.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-05-2008, 07:43 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Human%20Torch/0052.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-05-2008, 07:44 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Human%20Torch/0053.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-05-2008, 07:44 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Human%20Torch/0054.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-05-2008, 07:45 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Human%20Torch/0055.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-07-2008, 02:25 AM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Cyclops%20and%20Colossus/0035-1-2.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w193/p1x4r_2007/Bowen%20Designs/Full%20Size/Colossus/IMG_7873.jpg



Just using one of P1X4R's pic to compare sharpness.

insomniac
06-09-2008, 09:21 PM
Hi Al your pics look great. I noticed that you like warmer picture tones. For statues like Colossus I usually use cooler tones to emphasize the metals. Here is your pic slightly altered. I hope you don't mind.

http://members.shaw.ca/insomniacs/Statues/al.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-09-2008, 11:33 PM
Hi Al your pics look great. I noticed that you like warmer picture tones. For statues like Colossus I usually use cooler tones to emphasize the metals. Here is your pic slightly altered. I hope you don't mind.

http://members.shaw.ca/insomniacs/Statues/al.jpg

WOW! That's sweet! How'd ya do it? As far as warmer tones...I had the white balance set on daylight. Is that wrong?

P1X4R
06-10-2008, 12:05 AM
my camera's white balance is set to auto. i adjust if i have to in LightRoom or DPP. 2800K seems to be the magic color temperature for most of my pics.

HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 08:38 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/0017.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 08:39 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 08:40 PM
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06-10-2008, 08:40 PM
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06-10-2008, 08:41 PM
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06-10-2008, 08:42 PM
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06-10-2008, 08:42 PM
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06-10-2008, 08:43 PM
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06-10-2008, 08:45 PM
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06-10-2008, 08:47 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 08:49 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 08:49 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 08:51 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 08:51 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 08:52 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 08:53 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 08:53 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 08:54 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 08:55 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 08:56 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 08:57 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 08:57 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/0154.jpg

patrickwm68
06-10-2008, 08:57 PM
Great pics Al, can't wait to pick up mine.

HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 08:58 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/0155.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 08:59 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/0158.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 08:59 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-10-2008, 09:00 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/0171-1.jpg

insomniac
06-10-2008, 09:02 PM
WOW! That's sweet! How'd ya do it? As far as warmer tones...I had the white balance set on daylight. Is that wrong?

Hi Al, all I did was alter the color balance in a photo editor. Daylight is not wrong, it is a matter of preference. I think that effect looked really good on your DD yellow shots. Daylight is around 5500K. You might want to try some pics on Auto WB or Tungsten (3000K). If you shoot on RAW mode the white balance doesn't matter since it is all handled by your image processing software.

insomniac
06-10-2008, 09:03 PM
Great pics of the Hulkbuster bust.:buttrock:

P1X4R
06-10-2008, 09:15 PM
was that a german shepherd that passed by that shot? :)

great pics Al!

patman
06-11-2008, 10:45 AM
awesome pics!

Eternal_D
06-11-2008, 05:33 PM
cool stuff, do you use a tripod on your camera?

HoldyourfireAl
06-11-2008, 07:56 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Hulkbuster%20Iron%20Man/0072.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-11-2008, 07:58 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Hulkbuster%20Iron%20Man/0078.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-11-2008, 07:59 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Hulkbuster%20Iron%20Man/0084.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-11-2008, 08:01 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Hulkbuster%20Iron%20Man/0088.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-11-2008, 08:03 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Hulkbuster%20Iron%20Man/0094.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-11-2008, 08:03 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Hulkbuster%20Iron%20Man/0095.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-11-2008, 08:30 PM
cool stuff, do you use a tripod on your camera?


ABSOLUTELY!

SquiderM3
06-11-2008, 08:50 PM
Your pics just keep getting better, keep them coming!:buttrock:

HoldyourfireAl
06-11-2008, 08:52 PM
Your pics just keep getting better, keep them coming!:buttrock:

I'm almost done my Hulkbuster presentation! What until you see what else I shot today! One subject was the chrome Surfer...again. I think I finally got THE shot! The others are a surprise!

HoldyourfireAl
06-11-2008, 09:01 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-11-2008, 09:02 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-11-2008, 09:03 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-11-2008, 09:04 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Hulkbuster%20Iron%20Man/0053.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-11-2008, 09:05 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-11-2008, 09:06 PM
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http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Hulkbuster%20Iron%20Man/0065.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-11-2008, 09:07 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 01:08 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 01:09 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 01:10 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 01:12 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 01:18 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 01:19 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 01:19 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Hulk%20mb/0103.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 01:20 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:17 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:18 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer/b.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:18 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:19 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer/0.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:20 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer/000.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:21 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer/a.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:22 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:22 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:23 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:24 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:25 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:26 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:26 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:27 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer/d.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:28 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:30 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:31 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:31 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:33 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:34 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:35 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:37 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:39 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:41 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:42 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:43 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:44 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:44 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:45 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:45 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:46 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:46 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:47 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:48 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:48 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:49 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:50 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:52 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:52 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:54 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:55 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 02:55 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer/z1.jpg

Eternal_D
06-12-2008, 05:49 PM
ABSOLUTELY!

ok, needs to get me one then...
great new pics...you are a lucky man to have all those great pieces!

HoldyourfireAl
06-12-2008, 08:41 PM
ok, needs to get me one then...
great new pics...you are a lucky man to have all those great pieces!

I'm a poor man! I can't imagine how the guys with a wife and kids afford this hobby! :)

HoldyourfireAl
06-13-2008, 10:28 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Man%20Thing/0131.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-13-2008, 10:29 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Man%20Thing/0133.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-13-2008, 10:30 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Man%20Thing/0138.jpg

HoldyourfireAl
06-13-2008, 10:31 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-13-2008, 10:31 PM
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Man%20Thing/0150.jpg

geto10
06-14-2008, 07:12 AM
Good idea for a outside shoot, perfect atmosphere for such a character. :)

Looks bronze, but the feet confuse so I guess it's not. :)

HoldyourfireAl
06-14-2008, 12:30 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-14-2008, 12:30 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-14-2008, 12:49 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-14-2008, 12:50 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-14-2008, 12:51 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-14-2008, 12:52 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-14-2008, 12:54 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-14-2008, 12:55 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-14-2008, 12:56 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-14-2008, 01:00 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-14-2008, 01:01 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-14-2008, 01:02 PM
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HoldyourfireAl
06-14-2008, 01:05 PM
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