From Zoos Victoria website:
An adult male Lion stands just over a metre tall at the shoulder, is over 3 metres long including tail, and averages about 220 kg in weight. Females are considerably smaller. Cubs are spotted, and sometimes a few spots remain into adulthood on legs and belly. Adult male Lions are noted for their brown mane, which becomes darker and fuller as the animal matures and becomes stronger. The mane is apparently a sign of his strength and virility, as weaker males do not have such luxuriant manes. Lions are the only cats to live in a large family group, called a pride. A pride can be as large as 30-40 members, mostly related females, their cubs and a small number of resident males. Dominating the pride is a single male, but more often a coalition of males. Competition among males to take over a pride is intense, and on average, the length of time in control of a pride is 2-3 years. Lions are carnivorous and hunt a variety of prey including zebra, wildebeest, impalas, buffalo and warthog. The pride hunts as a team, using an ambush method. It is more generally the females that hunt to feed the pride.
Details:
- Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II
- Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM and Canon Extender EF 2x II
- Exposure: 1/500 sec
- Aperture: f/5.6
- Focal Length: 245 mm
- ISO Speed: 200
Post Processing:
- Imported into Lightroom
- Exported to CS3
- Curves layer for contrast
- Noise reduction layer
- Re-imported back into Lightroom
- Vibrance adjustment in Lightroom
- Sharpening in Lightroom
- Added keyword metadata
- Exported as JPEG
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From Wikipedia:
Hikari is the name of a high-speed train service running on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen “bullet train” lines in Japan. Slower than the Nozomi but faster than the Kodama, the Hikari is the fastest train service on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen that is covered in the Japan Rail Pass. The word Hikari means “light” in Japanese.
Details:
- Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II
- Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
- Exposure: 5 exposures (-2.-1,0,+1,+2 EV)
- Aperture: f/11
- Focal Length: 21 mm
- ISO Speed: 200
Post Processing:
- Imported into Lightroom
- Exported 5 exposures to Photomatix Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option
- Re-imported back into Lightroom Exported HDR and 0 EV exposure to CS3 and layered HDR on top of 0 EV
- Brush tool to even out highlights
- Curves layer for contrast
- Noise reduction layer
- Re-imported back into Lightroom
- Sharpening in Lightroom
- Added keyword metadata
- Exported as JPEG
Posted in Camera, DSLR, HDR, HDRI, How-To, Image, Images, Japan, Photo, Photography, Photos, Transport, Travel, Travel Photography | Tagged "Rail Star", Camera, Cameras, DSLR, HDR, HDRI, Hikari, How-To, Japan, Photo, Photography, Photos, Shinkansen, Train, Transport, Travel | Leave a Comment »
From Wikipedia:
The cathedral’s pipe organ which was built by T. C. Lewis and Co of Brixton, England. Over six and half thousand pounds were spent on its construction, shipping and installation before it was played at the cathedral’s opening in 1891. Various modifications and maintenance works have been carried out since then, culminating in a $726,000 restoration which was completed in 1990 with the help of a National Trust appeal. In its restored state the organ has four manuals with 44 stops and pedals with nine stops, all with electro-pneumatic action. It is housed in the cathedral’s south transept behind newly-stenciled facade pipes.
Here’s a link to download an MP3 of JS Bach – Sinfonia to Cantata 29 (arr Gehring) – played by David Ratnanayagam on the St Paul’s Cathedral organ.
Details:
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II
Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Exposure: 5 exposures (-2.-1,0,+1,+2 EV)
Aperture: f/8
Focal Length: 16 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Post Processing:
Imported into Lightroom
Exported 5 exposures to Photomatix Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option
Re-imported back into Lightroom
Contrast adjustment in Lightroom
Noise reduction in Lightroom
Slightly cropped in Lightroom
Vibrance adjustment in Lightroom
Sharpening in Lightroom
Added keyword metadata Exported as JPEG
Posted in Architectural Photography, Architecture, Australia, Camera, DSLR, HDR, HDRI, How-To, Image, Images, Photo, Photography, Photos, Religious Photography, Travel, Travel Photography, Victoria | Tagged Photography, DSLR, Photo, Camera, Cameras, Australia, Photos, Architecture, Melbourne, Victoria, Canon, How-To, HDR, HDRI, Cathedral, Church, "St Paul's Cathedral", Post-Processing, Religious Architecture | Leave a Comment »
From The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant website:
Dining in Melbourne can be a fabulous experience, especially aboard the fleet of historical trams that have become The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. These glossy, burgundy restaurants on wheels are the first travelling tramcar restaurants in the world and ensure a delightful innovative approach to dining. As they cruise the scenic streets of Melbourne, diners can enjoy our fine cuisine and drink the very best of Australian wines or make a selection from our fully stocked bar at a fully inclusive price. The atmosphere is cosy, the service friendly and the decor as inviting as the colonial period these trams reflect. The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant officially commenced operation in August 1983 and has since become a star attraction and tourist symbol for the city of Melbourne. Dining aboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant is not only a culinary delight, but also a trip into a little piece of Victoria’s history.
Details:
- Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II
- Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
- Exposure: 5 exposures (-2.-1,0,+1,+2 EV)
- Aperture: f/8
- Focal Length: 16 mm
- ISO Speed: 100
Post Processing:
- Imported into Lightroom
- Exported 5 exposures to Photomatix Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option
- Re-imported back into Lightroom
- Exported HDR and 0 EV exposure to CS3 and layered HDR on top of 0 EV Brush tool to even out lights on tram sign
- Curves layer for contrast
- Noise reduction layer
- LucisArt 3 SE filter
- Re-imported back into Lightroom
- Slightly cropped in Lightroom
- Chromatic aberration adjustment in Lightroom
- Sharpening in Lightroom
- Added keyword metadata
- Exported as JPEG
Posted in Australia, Camera, DSLR, HDR, HDRI, How-To, Images, Night, Night Photography, Photo, Photography, Photos, Travel, Travel Photography, Victoria | Tagged Photography, DSLR, Photo, Camera, Cameras, Australia, Photos, Melbourne, Victoria, Tram, Night, How-To, HDR, HDRI, Restaurant | Leave a Comment »
Details:
- Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II
- Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
- Exposure: 5 exposures (-2.-1,0,+1,+2 EV)
- Aperture: f/11
- Focal Length: 16 mm
- ISO Speed: 100
Post Processing:
- Imported into Lightroom
- Exported 5 exposures to Photomatix Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option
- Re-imported back into Lightroom
- Exported HDR to CS3
- Curves layer for contrast
- Noise reduction layer
- Re-imported back into Lightroom
- Slightly cropped in Lightroom
- Spot removal in Lightroom
- Chromatic aberration adjustment in Lightroom
- Sharpening in Lightroom
- Added keyword metadata
- Exported as JPEG
Posted in Camera, DSLR, HDR, HDRI, How-To, Images, Landscape Photography, Nature, Nature Photography, Photo, Photography, Photos, landscape | Tagged Camera, Cameras, DSLR, HDR, HDRI, How-To, landscape, Nature, Photo, Photography, Photos, sunrise, Water | Leave a Comment »
This is my first attempt at an HDR portrait and it’s of my best friend Frank Moroni who I’m currently visiting in Melbourne. We went to the Mornington Peninsula yesterday to get some sunrise shots. Frank has just posted a photo from yesterday’s trip. Check it out here.
Details:
- Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II
- Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
- Exposure: 5 exposures (-2.-1,0,+1,+2 EV)
- Aperture: f/11
- Focal Length: 35 mm
- ISO Speed: 100
Post Processing:
- Imported into Lightroom
- Exported to Photomatix Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option
- Re-imported back into Lightroom
- Exported HDR to CS3
- Curves layer for contrast
- Noise reduction layer
- Re-imported back into Lightroom
- Slightly cropped in Lightroom
- Sharpening in Lightroom
- Added keyword metadata Exported JPEG
Posted in DSLR, HDR, HDRI, How-To, Images, Landscape Photography, Nature, Nature Photography, Photography, Photos, Portrait Photography, landscape, portrait | Tagged Photography, DSLR, Photo, Camera, Cameras, Photos, landscape, portrait, Reflection, HDR, HDRI | Leave a Comment »
From St Patrick’s Cathdral website:
The sanctuary was extended into the crossing of the Cathedral in 1970 and made permanent in 1997. It has bluestone steps leading to a floor made of Spanish Alicante and Portugese Rosa Aurora marble, containing four symbolic mosaics of the evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, from the Book of Kells. The sanctuary floor is covered in Minton tiles, with the Minton firm known to be one of the finest manufacturers of church tiles in the 19th century. The tiles have inlaid designs based on Gothic motifs, such as quatrefoils and fleur-de-lis. The walls of the sanctuary were decorated late in 1902. Wardell originally meant for the walls of the sanctuary to be covered with mosaics. Medallions of St Patrick, St Brigid and St Columba were painted on canvas and attached to the walls above the High Altar. The side walls of the sanctuary feature medallions depicting other saints. There are eleven double windows, five of which are filled with stained glass. They depict: Christ?s charge to Peter (centre), St Patrick and St Brigid, St Francis of Assisi and St Francis Xavier (to the left), St Columba and St Columbanus, St Finian and St Malachy (to the right). The ceiling is vaulted in timber and has a Latin quotation from the book of Revelations carved around the base: Ecce tabernaculum Dei cum hominibus et habitabit cum eis et ipsi populus elus erunt et ipse Deus cum eis erit corum Deus? (Revelations: 21:3) (Behold the tabernacle of God with men: and he will dwell with them. And they shall be his people; and God Himself with them shall be their God).
Details:
- Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II
- Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
- Exposure: 5 exposures (-2.-1,0,+1,+2 EV)
- Aperture: f/8
- Focal Length: 16 mm
- ISO Speed: 200
Post Processing:
- Imported into Lightroom
- Exported to Photomatix Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option
- Re-imported back into Lightroom
- Exported HDR and 0 EV esposure to CS3 and layered HDR on top of 0 EV
- Brush tool to even out highlights and shadows
- Curves layer for contrast
- Noise reduction layer
- LucisArt 3 SE filter
- Re-imported back into Lightroom
- Cropped in Lightroom
- Sharpening in Lightroom
- Added keyword metadata
- Exported as JPEG
Posted in Architectural Photography, Architecture, DSLR, HDR, HDRI, How-To, Images, Photo, Photography, Photos, Travel, Travel Photography | Tagged Architecture, Australia, Camera, Cameras, Cathedral, catholic, Church, DSLR, HDR, HDRI, Melbourne, Photo, Photography, Victoria | Leave a Comment »
From St Patrick’s Cathdral website:
St Patrick’s Cathedral is the mother church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne. The Centenary of its official opening and Consecration was marked in 1997; however, the first Mass was celebrated on the site in February 1858 in a former partially completed church, some of which was incorporated into the south aisle of the present building. By 1868, the completed nave of the Cathedral first served the needs of the community for regular worship and prayer. Designed by William Wardell, St Patrick’s is regarded internationally as the finest ecclesiastical building in Australia and a pre-eminent example of the Gothic Revival style. The austere facade gives little hint of the glorious interior with its ethereal golden light of mesmerising beauty. The Cathedral’s highly regarded organ and exceptional acoustics ensure its popularity with leading musicians and choral groups, as a favoured setting for concerts of sacred music. The splendid ambulatory and chapels, which partially encircle the sanctuary, provide space for occasional exhibitions.
Details: Camera:
- Canon EOS 5D Mk II
- Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
- Exposure: 5 exposures (-2.-1,0,+1,+2 EV)
- Aperture: f/8
- Focal Length: 16 mm
- ISO Speed: 200
Post Processing:
- Imported into Lightroom
- Exported to Photomatix Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option
- Re-imported back into Lightroom
- Exported HDR and 0 EV esposure to CS3 and layered HDR on top of 0 EV
- Brush tool to even out highlights
- Noise reduction layer
- LucisArt 3 SE filter
- Curves layer for contrast
- Hue/Saturation layer (cyans)
- Re-imported back into Lightroom
- Cropped in Lightroom
- Sharpening in Lightroom
- Added keyword metadata
- Exported as 1333 x 2000 JPEG
Posted in Architectural Photography, Architecture, DSLR, HDR, HDRI, How-To, Images, Photo, Photography, Photos | Tagged "St Patrick's Cathedral", Camera, Cameras, Cathedral, Church, DSLR, Gothic, HDR, HDRI, Melbourne, Photo, Photography, Photos | Leave a Comment »
From St Patrick’s Cathdral website:
St Patrick’s Cathedral is the mother church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne. The Centenary of its official opening and Consecration was marked in 1997; however, the first Mass was celebrated on the site in February 1858 in a former partially completed church, some of which was incorporated into the south aisle of the present building. By 1868, the completed nave of the Cathedral first served the needs of the community for regular worship and prayer. Designed by William Wardell, St Patrick’s is regarded internationally as the finest ecclesiastical building in Australia and a pre-eminent example of the Gothic Revival style. The austere facade gives little hint of the glorious interior with its ethereal golden light of mesmerising beauty. The Cathedral’s highly regarded organ and exceptional acoustics ensure its popularity with leading musicians and choral groups, as a favoured setting for concerts of sacred music. The splendid ambulatory and chapels, which partially encircle the sanctuary, provide space for occasional exhibitions.
Details:
- Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II
- Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
- Exposure: 5 exposures (-2.-1,0,+1,+2 EV)
- Aperture: f/8
- Focal Length: 16 mm
- ISO Speed: 200
Post Processing:
- Imported into Lightroom
- Exported to Photomatix Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option
- Re-imported back into Lightroom
- Exported HDR and 0 EV esposure to CS3 and layered HDR on top of 0 EV
- Brush tool to even out highlights and shadows
- Saturation Layer (blues)
- Saturation Layer (reds)
- Saturation Layer (yellows)
- Curves layer for contrast adjustment Noise reduction layer
- Re-imported back into Lightroom
- Slight cropping in Lightroom
- Chromatic aberration adjustment in Lightroom Sharpening in Lightroom
- Added keyword metadata
- Exported as 1333 x 2000 JPEG
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