visiting the Columbus Zoo

Chewy734 · 08-29-2010, 06:55 PM

I went to the Zoo yesterday afternoon. I took my camera bag full of lenses, so by the end of the day my shoulder was aching from the constant weight. I wish I had more time to spend there, but it was really hot outside without a single cloud in the sky. Nonetheless, it was a lot of fun, since the last time I went I was in elementary school. I was pretty happy with how the photos turned out as well.

Thanks for looking!

BillLee · 08-29-2010, 09:56 PM

your zoo looks fun.

i feel like going to the houston zoo now, thanks.

Chewy734 · 08-29-2010, 10:22 PM

Thanks Bill... it was a lot of fun. I thought I was going to be disappointed since everything looks fun and exciting when you're young/little. I didn't get to see Jack Hanna in person since he wasn't around that day, but other than that it was pretty cool.

bosstones · 08-29-2010, 10:37 PM

Nice pix. Looks like a lot of animals were on siesta.

Chewy734 · 08-30-2010, 08:43 AM

Haha, yeah Jeff... most the animals were pretty lazy. Only the otters were hyperactive. Actually, the koalas sleep like 22 hrs/day on average!

sandyeggo325i · 09-02-2010, 12:34 AM

here's a noobie question...are those photo's digitally processed or do the colors really SNAP like that straight from the camera? my d90 doesn't do that but i'm sure it's me... help!

Chewy734 · 09-02-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sandyeggo325i

here's a noobie question...are those photo's digitally processed or do the colors really SNAP like that straight from the camera? my d90 doesn't do that but i'm sure it's me... help!

I shot in RAW and did my post-processing in Aperture. The colors didn't snap like that until after my processing. Also, it would help to use a circular polarizer... unfortunately, I didn't have one for these shots, but I ordered a set of nice B+Ws last night.

sandyeggo325i · 09-02-2010, 10:15 AM

safe to assume you can set up a macro or something similiar in aperture so that you can batch process?

Chewy734 · 09-02-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sandyeggo325i

safe to assume you can set up a macro or something similiar in aperture so that you can batch process?

Yeah, for sure. The Lift and Stamp tool makes life a lot easier. For example, I imported all my photos from my camera to Aperture (~200 pics), then removed the really crappy ones (150 pics left). Then decided on which ones I wanted to edit (~75 pics). Then I choose one with direct sunlight and edit it as I choose. Lift and Stamp those changes onto the rest of the pics in direct sunlight. Then I repeat that for pics in the shade. Finally I go one-by-one and tweak the ones I want to show others (4 pics0).

It still takes a couple hours depending on how many pics I need to tweak, but using the Lift and Stamp tool definitely saves a lot of time.

immiketoo · 09-02-2010, 01:41 PM

Nice pics. I may have to visit my local zoo too. The tiger pics are cool. Reminds me of my cat...

Chewy734 · 09-02-2010, 01:45 PM

Thanks man... you have a tiger as a pet?

immiketoo · 09-02-2010, 01:47 PM

A little one! But don't tell her that!

Chewy734 · 09-02-2010, 01:49 PM

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A little one! But don't tell her that!

08-29-2010, 06:55 PM	#1
Chewy734 Major General 494 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	visiting the Columbus Zoo I went to the Zoo yesterday afternoon. I took my camera bag full of lenses, so by the end of the day my shoulder was aching from the constant weight. I wish I had more time to spend there, but it was really hot outside without a single cloud in the sky. Nonetheless, it was a lot of fun, since the last time I went I was in elementary school. I was pretty happy with how the photos turned out as well. Thanks for looking! __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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BillLee Major General 708 Rep 5,382 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HTX iTrader: (21) Garage List 09 E92 M3 [9.00]	your zoo looks fun. i feel like going to the houston zoo now, thanks. __________________ Follow me on instagram: billy.by
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Chewy734 Major General 494 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	Thanks Bill... it was a lot of fun. I thought I was going to be disappointed since everything looks fun and exciting when you're young/little. I didn't get to see Jack Hanna in person since he wasn't around that day, but other than that it was pretty cool. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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bosstones Lieutenant Colonel 1247 Rep 1,598 Posts Drives: o_0 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Suburbia iTrader: (0)	Nice pix. Looks like a lot of animals were on siesta. __________________ - Jeff bosstones' flickr
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Chewy734 Major General 494 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	Haha, yeah Jeff... most the animals were pretty lazy. Only the otters were hyperactive. Actually, the koalas sleep like 22 hrs/day on average! __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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Chewy734 Major General 494 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	Thanks man... you have a tiger as a pet? __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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