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wilson.c
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 Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 2:56 pm Post subject: Panarama of Stanley Bay |
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wilson.c wrote:
Here's a view from my rooftop with my new Helios 44-2.
It was stitched together with 12 handheld images with PTGui software.
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DSLR: Canon 5DMkII, 500D + Panasonic GF-1
SLR: Canon T90, Canon F1, Canon A1, Canon AE1 + Rolleiflex SL66 + Bronica ETRs
R'finder: Contax G1, G2 + Leica M6, M3 + Contax II
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M42: Angenieaux 90/1.8
Canon: FD 50/3.5 Macro, FD 80/1.8, FD 80-200L/4
Contax G: CZ Hologon 16/8, CZ Biogon 21/2.8, CZ Biogon 28/2.8, CZ Planar 45/2.0, CZ Sonnar 90/2.8
P-Six: CZJ Sonnar 180/2.8, CZJ Biometar 120/2.8
Contax: Distagon 28/2.8, Distagon 28/2, Planar 85/1.4, Makro-Planar 100/2.8
Others: CZ Sonnar 135/3.5 (Hasselblad V mount)
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DigiChromeEd
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| Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
Nicely stitched. Boost the contrast a bit and straighten the horizon and it will be even better! 
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wilson.c
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| Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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wilson.c wrote:
Thanks! Here it is again with more contrast and a straight horizon.
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DSLR: Canon 5DMkII, 500D + Panasonic GF-1
SLR: Canon T90, Canon F1, Canon A1, Canon AE1 + Rolleiflex SL66 + Bronica ETRs
R'finder: Contax G1, G2 + Leica M6, M3 + Contax II
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M42: Angenieaux 90/1.8
Canon: FD 50/3.5 Macro, FD 80/1.8, FD 80-200L/4
Contax G: CZ Hologon 16/8, CZ Biogon 21/2.8, CZ Biogon 28/2.8, CZ Planar 45/2.0, CZ Sonnar 90/2.8
P-Six: CZJ Sonnar 180/2.8, CZJ Biometar 120/2.8
Contax: Distagon 28/2.8, Distagon 28/2, Planar 85/1.4, Makro-Planar 100/2.8
Others: CZ Sonnar 135/3.5 (Hasselblad V mount)
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poilu
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| Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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poilu wrote:
lucky Wilson, beautiful view from your home!
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DigiChromeEd
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
Your second shot is much better! Panoramas is something I have been meaning to try but haven't got round to yet. 
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spleenone
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spleenone wrote:
Second... better! For sure.
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wilson.c
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| Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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wilson.c wrote:
Thanks guys for the constructive comments. I've been taking panoramas for a few years, nothing special. Tried different stitching s/w. They come in handy when you don't have that wide angle Distagon handy  when you are on a trip.
I've tried to do the 360 degree bubble QTVR. My Photoshop skills are still not up to it to merge the bottom shot into a QTVR. I've seen some that are seamless and soooo professional Still in progress, I've got the pano head and Canon EF 15mm/2.8 full frame fisheye, which only requires 6 shots horizontally, plus a top and bottom shot.
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DSLR: Canon 5DMkII, 500D + Panasonic GF-1
SLR: Canon T90, Canon F1, Canon A1, Canon AE1 + Rolleiflex SL66 + Bronica ETRs
R'finder: Contax G1, G2 + Leica M6, M3 + Contax II
Lenses
M42: Angenieaux 90/1.8
Canon: FD 50/3.5 Macro, FD 80/1.8, FD 80-200L/4
Contax G: CZ Hologon 16/8, CZ Biogon 21/2.8, CZ Biogon 28/2.8, CZ Planar 45/2.0, CZ Sonnar 90/2.8
P-Six: CZJ Sonnar 180/2.8, CZJ Biometar 120/2.8
Contax: Distagon 28/2.8, Distagon 28/2, Planar 85/1.4, Makro-Planar 100/2.8
Others: CZ Sonnar 135/3.5 (Hasselblad V mount)
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stingOM
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stingOM wrote:
That's a very nice part of HK. You're luck. I am a native myself, but left the country years ago...
Nearby Ocean Park.
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wilson.c
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wilson.c wrote:
That must be a few years back when the air quality was better and you get a clear shot such as yours. Now a days the visibility is not so great due to the pollution from the factories north of the border.
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DSLR: Canon 5DMkII, 500D + Panasonic GF-1
SLR: Canon T90, Canon F1, Canon A1, Canon AE1 + Rolleiflex SL66 + Bronica ETRs
R'finder: Contax G1, G2 + Leica M6, M3 + Contax II
Lenses
M42: Angenieaux 90/1.8
Canon: FD 50/3.5 Macro, FD 80/1.8, FD 80-200L/4
Contax G: CZ Hologon 16/8, CZ Biogon 21/2.8, CZ Biogon 28/2.8, CZ Planar 45/2.0, CZ Sonnar 90/2.8
P-Six: CZJ Sonnar 180/2.8, CZJ Biometar 120/2.8
Contax: Distagon 28/2.8, Distagon 28/2, Planar 85/1.4, Makro-Planar 100/2.8
Others: CZ Sonnar 135/3.5 (Hasselblad V mount)
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stingOM
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| Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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stingOM wrote:
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| That must be a few years back when the air quality was better and you get a clear shot such as yours. Now a days the visibility is not so great due to the pollution from the factories north of the border. |
Yeah, I left the country 20 years ago and took my wife back in 2005. "Pollution" - I witness that myself and I was amazed how bad the air was. The smog can be physically seen for most part of the day.
IMO, HK is a a photographer's paradise.
A few more shots:
Enjoy,
Simon
PS I don't mean to steal your post. Just wanted to "show off" HK. |
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calvin83
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calvin83 wrote:
| stingOM wrote: |
Yeah, I left the country 20 years ago and took my wife back in 2005. "Pollution" - I witness that myself and I was amazed how bad the air was. The smog can be physically seen for most part of the day.
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I think many people leave HK due to the poor air quality. Here is some photos taken in Ocean Park this year.
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stingOM
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stingOM wrote:
Nice pics. Makes me feel home sick!
I am amazed why the Chinese / HK local government are not doing something more about it to improve the situation. I am sure the emissions are regulated, but I guess it is all affected by trade wind directions. |
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wilson.c
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wilson.c wrote:
Simon,
I think there's not much control on emissions in Chinese factories (many of which are HK owned!). The HK Gov is like an ostrich and say the pollution is from the diesel buses/taxis. They did a big push to convert the taxi's to Liquid Propane Gas, but still no much improvement. We need to rely on the rain to wash the bad air away and enjoy it while it lasts. One thing nice about the Olympics in 2008 was the air was much better as the Chinese gov shut down most of the factories in the Olympic venue areas. HK was host to the equestrian events.
I would do anything to get shots with the nice blue sky, but those days you can count with two hands within the year!
I used to take panoramas from Victoria Peak at night, but have given up due to the poor air quality. The haze really messes up the sharpness and colors X-(
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Wilson
DSLR: Canon 5DMkII, 500D + Panasonic GF-1
SLR: Canon T90, Canon F1, Canon A1, Canon AE1 + Rolleiflex SL66 + Bronica ETRs
R'finder: Contax G1, G2 + Leica M6, M3 + Contax II
Lenses
M42: Angenieaux 90/1.8
Canon: FD 50/3.5 Macro, FD 80/1.8, FD 80-200L/4
Contax G: CZ Hologon 16/8, CZ Biogon 21/2.8, CZ Biogon 28/2.8, CZ Planar 45/2.0, CZ Sonnar 90/2.8
P-Six: CZJ Sonnar 180/2.8, CZJ Biometar 120/2.8
Contax: Distagon 28/2.8, Distagon 28/2, Planar 85/1.4, Makro-Planar 100/2.8
Others: CZ Sonnar 135/3.5 (Hasselblad V mount)
More little ones to be documented.
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vulko
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| Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:30 am Post subject: |
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vulko wrote:
Nice pic. You should make it B/W, cause the left part is desaturated, it would look better then. |
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stingOM
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| Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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stingOM wrote:
| wilson.c wrote: |
Simon,
I think there's not much control on emissions in Chinese factories (many of which are HK owned!). The HK Gov is like an ostrich and say the pollution is from the diesel buses/taxis. They did a big push to convert the taxi's to Liquid Propane Gas, but still no much improvement. We need to rely on the rain to wash the bad air away and enjoy it while it lasts. One thing nice about the Olympics in 2008 was the air was much better as the Chinese gov shut down most of the factories in the Olympic venue areas. HK was host to the equestrian events.
I would do anything to get shots with the nice blue sky, but those days you can count with two hands within the year!
I used to take panoramas from Victoria Peak at night, but have given up due to the poor air quality. The haze really messes up the sharpness and colors X-( |
Very sad to read about this. In the end everyone will suffer with their long term health in the name of "progress." I thought many lessons have been learned since the "London Smog" in the 1900s during the start of industrial revolution.
http://www.epa.gov/history/topics/perspect/london.htm
There are many air quality conrol technologies available today which should be strongly enforced. But I guess may be the companies based in the main land would loose its competitive edge if they start to enforce environmental control measures.
-Si...
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