tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.comments2023-05-04T11:21:52.862+02:00Astaroth Photography BlogAstaroth (O.R.G.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14661594803359968108noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-10550214479561532982014-06-07T20:51:17.193+02:002014-06-07T20:51:17.193+02:00Thank you very much, Mr. Toad :)!
This was an int...Thank you very much, <b>Mr. Toad</b> :)!<br /><br />This was an interesting route. I could visit several abandoned buildings and enjoy with natural landscapes. There are awesome things hidden in lands around us. Now I'm trying to re-discover all those things. They are worth the walk :). Astarothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18007204540860668197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-67806810742673732262014-06-05T20:05:45.910+02:002014-06-05T20:05:45.910+02:00What a great adventure to take us along on, my fri...What a great adventure to take us along on, my friend! I love those old and textured abandoned places, and your application of HDR here really accents the overall theme and feel of the entire adventure. Great stuff, my friend!!Toad Hollow Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979162710408369287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-20050746476093351972014-03-29T13:09:51.745+01:002014-03-29T13:09:51.745+01:00Thanks :)! I don't like to abuse of HDR, but s...Thanks :)! I don't like to abuse of HDR, but sometimes I have curiosity about it :).Astarothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18007204540860668197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-8259974730138179812014-03-28T19:01:43.484+01:002014-03-28T19:01:43.484+01:00A little bit creepy, but totally awesome!!!! Love...A little bit creepy, but totally awesome!!!! Love these images, my friend!Toad Hollow Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979162710408369287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-64547446272778737372014-03-11T21:40:04.967+01:002014-03-11T21:40:04.967+01:00Thank you very much for your feedback. I view OK t...Thank you very much for your feedback. I view OK the contrast between letter and background. Sometimes, there is a semitransparent layer that loads too slow (this layer increases the contrast). I will think about to change the design.<br /><br />Thank you :)!Astaroth (O.R.G.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14661594803359968108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-7703753930366679342014-03-11T14:15:46.818+01:002014-03-11T14:15:46.818+01:00Interesting article... It would be better to read ...Interesting article... It would be better to read if you could put a picture in the background that doesn't affect the font colour you have chosen for your text... My first intention was to close the window because I can't read the clear text against the sky in the background image...Eduardohttp://www.flickr.com/photos/eduardoskinner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-85848036965814603192014-01-09T20:13:21.033+01:002014-01-09T20:13:21.033+01:00Thank you very much :)!
I think the prices will g...Thank you very much :)!<br /><br />I think the prices will get down in the future. Soon, everybody could have a "cheap" 3D printer at home, and create their own pieces for everything they need :).Astaroth (O.R.G.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14661594803359968108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-5934278459842481812014-01-09T00:45:04.821+01:002014-01-09T00:45:04.821+01:00Terrific post, my friend! What a great concept, I...Terrific post, my friend! What a great concept, I am sorry that it was so expensive!Toad Hollow Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979162710408369287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-67790468808873731042013-11-20T06:50:20.857+01:002013-11-20T06:50:20.857+01:00Thanks Toad :)!
Yes, the film have something that...Thanks Toad :)!<br /><br />Yes, the film have something that it's magical, and to shoot without sensors is a challenge for me. I already have other film prepared to start to shoot soon :)!Astaroth (O.R.G.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14661594803359968108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-30693237150272756672013-11-19T23:52:15.984+01:002013-11-19T23:52:15.984+01:00Fascinating work, my friend! Great shots, the fil...Fascinating work, my friend! Great shots, the film really creates strong images that have a distinct nostalgic look to them.Toad Hollow Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979162710408369287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-35036522555996777462013-10-10T06:46:08.238+02:002013-10-10T06:46:08.238+02:00Thank you so much, Mr. Toad :)!
Last one is taken...Thank you so much, Mr. Toad :)!<br /><br />Last one is taken from my window. I really love the views from there :)!Astaroth (O.R.G.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14661594803359968108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-92162468691578381862013-10-09T23:33:05.214+02:002013-10-09T23:33:05.214+02:00These are all absolutely fabulous my friend! Very...These are all absolutely fabulous my friend! Very hard to pick a favorite, but that last one with the dramatic clouds and the rainbow is excellent!Toad Hollow Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979162710408369287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-15302226521232280702013-09-18T21:03:36.277+02:002013-09-18T21:03:36.277+02:00I think it will be a very good purchase :)! Good l...I think it will be a very good purchase :)! Good luck :)!Astaroth (O.R.G.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14661594803359968108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-31046925852178242912013-09-18T09:41:24.907+02:002013-09-18T09:41:24.907+02:00Astaroth, thank you very much for your detailed re...Astaroth, thank you very much for your detailed reply to my questions, very helpful.I was actually already thinking of getting a Tamron 90mm for my crop frame Nikon, now I will go ahead :-)ChelmsleyBlokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04765643314636119925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-34114851375570993732013-09-16T22:02:55.152+02:002013-09-16T22:02:55.152+02:00Thank you very much, ChelmsleyBloke!
I'm actu...Thank you very much, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/04765643314636119925" rel="nofollow">ChelmsleyBloke</a>!<br /><br />I'm actually a beginner too :)! I'm using now a TAMRON 90mm (1:1), I think it's a great lens for macro! I used a TAMRON 70-300mm (1:2) before, but the quality of the TAMRON 90 is much bigger and the native magnification is also bigger.<br /><br />Now I'm also using extension tubes and a ring flash. The extension tubes lets you to shoot nearest without lost of quality, but you lose light and stability... A good solution is a ring flash. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SozkLgoQ-E4/UiyCPS1IenI/AAAAAAAANRo/Yvu5G2E0H4s/s1600/DSC_0303.jpg" rel="nofollow">This is the gear I'm using now</a>.<br /><br />If you haven't a flash, a good tripod is mandatory. With flash, you can try to shoot without tripod.<br /><br />If you are using tripod, you can add a platform with a micrometric screw. It lets you to set the camera in the minimum distance focus plane and focus the objects through the movement of the whole camera with total precision.<br /><br />About post-processing: I'm trying to don't use too much post-processing. I use LINUX OS and a open-source program called <a href="http://www.rawtherapee.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>RawTherapee</i></a>. I try use only subtle and global post-processing.<br /><br />Home shots could be nice, but I prefer wildlife macro-photography. <a href="http://laventanasalvaje.blogspot.com.es/2013/09/y-por-fin-la-mantis.html" rel="nofollow">This is my latest work outdoor (with automatic translation from Spanish)</a>.<br /><br />I hope be useful :)! Good luck :)! Astaroth (O.R.G.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14661594803359968108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-7531950130055922722013-09-16T09:42:59.170+02:002013-09-16T09:42:59.170+02:00Could you give us beginners a few basic tips regar...Could you give us beginners a few basic tips regarding:lens used, light source and post production? It would be great if you would :-)ChelmsleyBlokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04765643314636119925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-9841725290574034132013-09-16T09:37:52.591+02:002013-09-16T09:37:52.591+02:00Great images! It has inspired me to start a projec...Great images! It has inspired me to start a project of Macro Images of items in my own home. Thanks for sharingChelmsleyBlokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04765643314636119925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-2924250945699903662013-09-09T06:07:48.318+02:002013-09-09T06:07:48.318+02:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.dimzPhotographyhttp://uii.ac.idnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-75437527110041271132013-07-07T16:00:29.767+02:002013-07-07T16:00:29.767+02:00Thanks so much, Kevin :)!
These are my first atte...Thanks so much, Kevin :)!<br /><br />These are my first attempts with this lens. I hope improve my skills with it soon :)!Astaroth (O.R.G.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14661594803359968108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-68256588253486820522013-07-07T15:49:56.892+02:002013-07-07T15:49:56.892+02:00Great detail on the fly's eyes. Well done.Great detail on the fly's eyes. Well done.K.A. Gilliganhttp://www.photosbykag.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-57761165865500767572013-05-22T20:16:03.833+02:002013-05-22T20:16:03.833+02:00Thanks so much :)! I think I have yet a lot to lea...Thanks so much :)! I think I have yet a lot to learn about fisheye lenses... It's one of my less used lenses but I know that it has a great potential. Thanks for watching and for your words :)!Astaroth (O.R.G.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14661594803359968108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-86629714137432580942013-05-22T06:07:10.421+02:002013-05-22T06:07:10.421+02:00What a great post, my friend, I love how you have ...What a great post, my friend, I love how you have exploited the distortion inherent in such a wide angle lens to your advantage in creating your images!! Well seen and well executed!Toad Hollow Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979162710408369287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-52411143225560078512012-11-04T00:04:46.713+01:002012-11-04T00:04:46.713+01:00Thank you, Juan! I like medieval fairs very much. ...Thank you, Juan! I like medieval fairs very much. I think they're very good places for photographers :)!<br /><br />I've visited your blog. It's cool! I like your macro-photographies. Maybe you would like my other blog, about wildlife, <i>"<a href="http://laventanasalvaje.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">La Ventana Salvaje</a>"</i>.<br /><br />Greetings!Astaroth (O.R.G.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14661594803359968108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-27230174451583800682012-11-03T22:52:54.145+01:002012-11-03T22:52:54.145+01:00I like the pictures, they look like some I put in ...I like the pictures, they look like some I put in my blog on a medieval fair.<br />A greeting.<br />Juan.Tauros foto a fotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13892470029203115262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536652382363574120.post-58023344307474300842012-10-23T20:02:59.725+02:002012-10-23T20:02:59.725+02:00Thank you very much!
Yes, it's a travel to th...Thank you very much!<br /><br />Yes, it's a travel to the past. I like very much this event :).Astaroth (O.R.G.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14661594803359968108noreply@blogger.com