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Community => Photo & Video => Topic started by: popeshawnpaul on July 08, 2008, 08:15:27 PM

Title: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 08, 2008, 08:15:27 PM: I love doing panoramic photos. However, they rarely look that great on a computer because you can't get them to a size to do them justice. I have stitched as many as 20 photos together for a stitch and it really makes a high resolution image. One of the many problems I have is with distortion from the lens. Generally, a normal lens in the 40-70mm range works best.

The following shot was taken at 22mm, so there was a lot of distortion with the sky. I think it looks great though. The subject? Our very own Straits of Juan De Fuca. I spent the weekend up on NAS Whidbey crabbing and clamming with the family. This was not sunset...it was actually about 4pm if I remember right. It just happened to be a magical light moment. I took some later with a dramatic sunset but I like the interest in the clouds in this shot despite the lack of color. On your left is Port Angeles and on the right is the San Juans with Lopez Island. You can barely make out Smith Island in the center. This was a 3 shot stitch.

Let's see your panoramics. Yajsab just posted a nice one and I'll post a few others when I get some more time.

(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10250/Straights_of_Juan_De_Fuca.jpg)
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: robodad on July 08, 2008, 08:20:03 PM: Wished I had the software to do that sort of thing :( I like panoramic photos !!
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on July 08, 2008, 08:29:08 PM: I just wish I could afford a nicer camera to take pictures! :chuckle:

I enjoy looking at Pope's photos. Man he takes some top notch referance photos.
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: Slider on July 08, 2008, 09:32:39 PM: Pope I thought about ya today when I rolled by Bellvue!!! Where ya been? Nice Pic. I'm going to try one. ;)
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 08, 2008, 10:05:08 PM: Still in Bellevue. Been dealing with the dog, family, house, etc. You know the deal. Trying to get a big lens for the upcoming season but the wife wanted a hot tub, siding for the house, vet bills, etc. Should have called. I know a few spots we can get a cold one.

There is tons of free panoramic stitching software. I know Canon cameras come with it and you can download programs and updates from the website.

One of the things I want to focus on from a photography standpoint is wildlife panoramics and wildlife HDR pictures...
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: Timber on July 08, 2008, 10:18:54 PM: Here is one from a few years ago. I think it is a 4 or 5 stitch shot (you can tell by counting the seams in the sky).
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 08, 2008, 10:32:19 PM: Here's one I posted a while ago...

(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10250/1200_px_sequim_panoramic.jpg)
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: robodad on July 09, 2008, 10:42:07 AM: Quote
There is tons of free panoramic stitching software. I know Canon cameras come with it and you can download programs and updates from the website.

I'll have to look into what came with my camera. Looks like a fun project !!
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: wastickslinger on July 09, 2008, 10:44:07 AM: Can I do that with my FZ18?
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: yajsab on July 09, 2008, 11:02:44 AM: Here's another quicky one.
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: tlbradford on July 09, 2008, 11:14:22 AM: Dang, I need to get my desktop computer repaired. I did one of an Apple Cup game in Martin Stadium just after sunset. POS camera, but it looked kind of neat. You have to have one of Martin Stadium Pope.
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 09, 2008, 01:33:32 PM: I have tons of Martin Stadium...but the school owns all my images. I don't think I took one for me personally. (by the way, I also have a lot of the cheerleaders...and they are for me personally :) )

Any camera can do panoramic images. Just lock your exposure and shoot them and overlap the images by about 1/3rd. Another thing that people forget to do is take your camera off Auto white balance. That will mess up your images just like changing exposures can.

If someone needs some software suggestions I can look into that. Check the disk that came with your camera as more than likely it came with decent software.
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: tlbradford on July 09, 2008, 01:51:34 PM: If you remember Natasha from the Pom squad back in 1994-95, I think everyone on here would appreciate seeing it.
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 09, 2008, 06:55:58 PM: I have a page full of "Natasha" negatives in one of my photo boxes downstairs... :) Guess I'll have to find a film scanner... Did lots of her, she was a "nice" girl.
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: tlbradford on July 09, 2008, 07:41:56 PM: Yeah, she was photogenic, but only if you like long legs and a gorgeous face.
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: boneaddict on July 09, 2008, 08:39:53 PM: AWESOME shots. I used to tape film pictures together in the old days does that count. :chuckle: I tried to do a nice one of the sawtoothrange.
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: HuntingFanatic on July 09, 2008, 10:50:57 PM: heres my first attempt. cross my fingers!
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Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 10, 2008, 07:04:39 PM: The Olympic Mountains... 5 picture stitch

(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10250/Olympics.jpg)
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: popeshawnpaul on September 12, 2008, 05:37:14 PM: I was looking through some of my old cheerleader photos and thought of this thread. Tbrad is going to like these..our favorite WSU cheerleader.
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: quacker whacker on September 13, 2008, 07:58:57 AM: panoramas ar sweet
Title: Re: Photo theme: Panoramics
Post by: tlbradford on September 13, 2008, 02:21:07 PM: Shawn, may you be blessed with riches and success all the days of your life.