Who here is into Photography?

[Heat]

Thank you!
I use the standard lens that came with the camera... Lol... and I use paint.net for editing http://www.getpaint.net/ its a free editing software that is similar to Photoshop. I have been using it for years.

 

[CTratterriers]

Seriously, the 18-55 lens took that shot? Thanks for the suggestion, I will check out getpaint.net. I struggle with PSE so I'm always looking for something easier. My sister is now using Lightroom. Not sure I can trust her as she is the one who suggested I use PSE.

 

[CTratterriers]

Ok so I tried to download paint.net but it didn't work. The only thing that has happened is that it screwed up my pc. Arrggg

 

[Heat]

Yea the 18-55 took that shot surprisingly.

That is odd that you had issues with downloading the program! I just re-downloaded it onto our desktop PC and it was just fine... as was another friend who just downloaded it.

I'm sorry!!!

However... I do hear that Lightroom is a really good program... I have worked a little bit with it but talk to a lot of Photographers who swear by it

 

[CTratterriers]

Would you mind sending the link that you used? I'll try it on my laptop before the desktop. I had to do a factory restore because nothing worked afterwards.

Thanks very much.

 

[Fur & Feathers]

Ok so I tried to download paint.net but it didn't work. The only thing that has happened is that it screwed up my pc. Arrggg

may as well avoid paint for modern editing, as it is beaten by almost all free open source programs;it doesnt even allow some very basic stuff.

woud extremely recommend GIMP [GNU image manipulation program,see its nothing dirty]- http://www.gimp.org/ it is completely free and can be described as a entry level or home users photoshop.
it can be made an even better program by modding it with the GIMP painter mod- http://www.davidrevoy.com/?article31/installing-gimp-painter-on-windows and GIMP paint studio- http://code.google.com/p/gps-gimp-paint-studio/ -both of these are completely free as well.

pinta is worth an install to-its like the modern version of paint but with more functions; http://pinta-project.com/ its just quicker to use than programs like GIMP if are only doing basic stuff like changing to jpeg or cropping.

am going out right now and cant add anymore at the mo,but if are on the art site deviantart,go to forum search and search 'free paint programs', theres loads that are helpful.

 

[ladyrsanti]

Took nearly 700 photos on a trip to U.P. Michigan last week. This is Laughing Whitefish Falls... or the top 1/4 of it anyway.

 

[Heat]

may as well avoid paint for modern editing, as it is beaten by almost all free open source programs;it doesnt even allow some very basic stuff.

woud extremely recommend GIMP [GNU image manipulation program,see its nothing dirty]- http://www.gimp.org/ it is completely free and can be described as a entry level or home users photoshop.
it can be made an even better program by modding it with the GIMP painter mod- http://www.davidrevoy.com/?article31/installing-gimp-painter-on-windows and GIMP paint studio- http://code.google.com/p/gps-gimp-paint-studio/ -both of these are completely free as well.

pinta is worth an install to-its like the modern version of paint but with more functions; http://pinta-project.com/ its just quicker to use than programs like GIMP if are only doing basic stuff like changing to jpeg or cropping.

am going out right now and cant add anymore at the mo,but if are on the art site deviantart,go to forum search and search 'free paint programs', theres loads that are helpful.

I would go with their suggestion... I would hate to have you try paint.net again and run into further issues... I would feel even worse...

I am even going to check it out when I get a chance... I have been using paint.net for 10 years or so so I haven't explored many of the other free programs out there.

 

[Heat]

Some pictures I took last night. No editing, straight from camera (Cannon Rebel EOS)





Part of the Big Dipper, the handle and back 2 stars of the 'Dipper' part

The flash of light is a set of headlights coming up the highway.

 

[Kassaundra]

I thought the light was the sunset reflecting off a pond. nice shots