Recent content by Ratfinkz

Hey, I used to be quite a regular on here, took part in 52 pics and even attended a meet up in bury st Edmunds. However, life then got in the way and I stopped photography and didn't come on forums. I still did some photography after I'd stopped posting on the forum,but my last proper shoot was...

have downloaded that - the one that says it covers D70s - but still no luck :( Gah!

Hiya, I have a nikon d70s which processes raw into .NEF files! Have recently got a new netbook and downloaded CS2 onto it - (the others are too large unfortunately for my small memory!) am running Windows 7 I can't open the photos though! I know I need to install a plug in - as I did on my...

I can see what MrCrow is trying to do - as the background in the first pic is distracting - especially the lights of circle to the right of the dog - but agree that it's 'overdone' and the coat doesn't look right!

yeah - was definitely not my best week (but thanks for the comments)- but hey ho I got something up - and then slipped behind this week when I DID have an idea - typical!!!! I just didn't have the time! Will get it taken tomorrow though

Thanks for all the comments :) I know it's a shame the smoke didnt show up - I might have to have another go! And on second looks you're right the cigarette is out of focus! Will address that if I redo it! I can't have had camera shake as it was on timer on a tripod - will try playing with the...

Thanks for the comments :) feel for you with your stop smoking relapse Mart! I started again at beginning of December after having previously quite for a year - started again and then quit for about 6 months!!! Not pleased with myself but have enough going on right now to worry too much about...

OK so onto week 5 - Hard! Sorry I didnt get this posted earlier - I had all the props but then I came down with a cold and didnt feel up to doing photos! Still it's better to be a day late than not get it in. Anyway enough ramble, here is my week 5 photo. I'd have preferred to use a proper...

no idea technically but my gut reaction is post processing - especially when you see they've done a vignette quite heavily. (I had to look up vignette online - I had the word vigilante stuck in my head - but knew it was wrong!)

Thanks for the positive comments!!! People are allowed to offer constructive criticism so I can learn how to improve btw!!!! :)

Thanks or the comment Mart - wish we had a sundial in the garden - they've always fascinated me!!! Thanks also Kennysarmy - i hear what you're saying about the colour version - but personally prefer the "in the STYLE of a sketch" version :) Week 4 - Open I decided to go for a picture of the...

have had a quick play with the clone / heal brush hope you dont mind It's worth looking up how to use these online - they're my most used tools!!!! Also re: rats - if you need help or advice feel free to PM me - i'd recommend anyone gets them!!!

Area : Stowmarket Sex : Female Types of photography : Anything - but particularly animals / wildlife Photography dislikes : sport Short notice? : sometimes Weekends or Weekdays : Any Day or Night : Any Can travel : Yes as long as accesible by public transport and not to expensive Has car : No...

wow these are stunning! I NEED to get me a macro lens!

Love the colours in this photo and the composition - I do however find the scratches in the top left a little off putting - could you try cloning them out in editing software? I really like the fact the fishes eye is so clear - well shot! week 1 - awwwww what a pretty hamster :) I have rats...