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tutuwahineLV

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I'll be taking my first X cruise in 62 days, and these pics look amazing. We'll be doing the Solstice on the final leg of her repo from HNL to YVR.

Can't wait to get some of this goodness, although truth be told, I may be spending all my time split between the Porch and Cafe Al Bacio... :)

 

Please keep the pics coming,

 

Tutu

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TLCOhio "Live from...." Rare

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TLC, what camera are you using? The pics are gorgeous!

 

Appreciate your nice and kind comments on my pictures. Lots more on the full live/blogs from our past three cruises.

 

On the camera, I upgraded to a Nikon D7100 with an 18-140mm VR lens for this Australia-NZ adventure. It is a good camera, but not at the top-pro, high-cost levels. But, just like with an artist or cook, it is not always the quality of the paint brush or pots and pans that make the difference. It's also the skill, attention to detail and interest of the camera user. I had been using a Nikon D3100 camera that is now down to less than $300 for that body with a good and versatile 18-55mm lens.

 

Recently, I got a Nikkor 35mm f1.8 for lower light and other such needs/specialities, including most of these food pictures. In most cases, I shoot in the program or auto setting, letting the camera do the work on settings and focus so that I can be more concerned on framing and subject options. These cameras can be “complicated”, but I try to avoid those challenges and distractions. Here are a few basic, key photography secrets:

 

1. Shooting lots of pictures. That's easier with digital to do, learning as you are taking pictures. Show people only the "good ones!" and do not boring them with the average and/or poor ones. The more you shoot, that improves your "odds" to get better pictures, varied framings, etc.

2. Move closer! Zoom in, fill up the frame, try different, more interesting angles.

3. Involve people. Make it interesting. Get that human element/connection when possible.

4. Hold things steady. Gently squeeze. Use door frames, walls to lessen the blurs in lower-light situations.

5. Editing: Fine-tune your pictures on your lap-top, brighten when needed, level it out, improve the croppings, etc. Narrow down to only your "best of the best" pictures before sharing. I do that on my MacBook Pro computer using their iPhoto software tools. Fairly quick and easy!!

 

See more details and ideas were previously posted at: Baltics/Picture Secrets! Key Tips, Ideas, etc.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=977864

 

Does this help? Any other questions or needs?

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

For details and visuals, etc., from our July 1-16, 2010, Norway Coast/Fjords/Arctic Circle cruise experience from Copenhagen on the Silver Cloud, check out this posting. This posting is now over 134,643 views.

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1227923

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TLC, what camera are you using? The pics are gorgeous!

 

...just like with an artist or cook, it is not always the quality of the paint brush or pots and pans that make the difference. It's also the skill, attention to detail and interest of the camera user...

 

Well said, Terry. :D

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I've gained at least 10 pounds too! I'm not Terry but.... I-O!

 

sasysutler: thank you so much! I've gained 10 pounds reading this and we leave MONDAY on the constellation! and to Terry in Ohio... a big O-H!

 

Appreciate the O-H-I-O shout-outs and mentions. The only problem? It's cold here in Ohio right now. Wish we were back in New Zealand' date=' Hawaii and Australia.

 

For whataboutport, keeping thinking and working on getting [i']"a big girl camera"[/i]!!

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

Just back from doing a 14-day Solstice, Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2014, Sydney to Auckland adventure on this ship and getting a big sampling for the wonders of "down under” before and after this cruise. Go to:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1974139

for much more information and lots of wonderful pictures on this ship and these amazing sights in this great part of the world. Now at 36,335 views for this fun posting.

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Crz2Fla

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1. Shooting lots of pictures. That's easier with digital to do, learning as you are taking pictures. Show people only the "good ones!" and do not boring them with the average and/or poor ones. The more you shoot, that improves your "odds" to get better pictures, varied framings, etc.

2. Move closer! Zoom in, fill up the frame, try different, more interesting angles.

3. Involve people. Make it interesting. Get that human element/connection when possible.

4. Hold things steady. Gently squeeze. Use door frames, walls to lessen the blurs in lower-light situations.

5. Editing: Fine-tune your pictures on your lap-top, brighten when needed, level it out, improve the croppings, etc. Narrow down to only your "best of the best" pictures before sharing. I do that on my MacBook Pro computer using their iPhoto software tools. Fairly quick and easy!!

 

I would add that your wonderful success with food photos is because you follow the simple rule of food photography, which is never to use a flash, and to rely on natural light when possible.

 

A seat by the window is ideal, and lunch is better than a later dinner.

 

the f1.8 lens is a smart choice to benefit from available light, but newer digital cameras are so good in low light with their high (1600-6400) ISO levels that ordinary lenses can do great available light shots.

 

Note that big white porcelain backgrounds are like snow, and should be overexposed to avoid everything looking dark gray (this can be corrected later, too).

 

There are always exceptions, but amateur on-camera flash makes food photos look like medical textbook images. The food shooting pros do use artificial light, but they have hours to set up, tens of thousands invested in lighting equipment, and decades of experience.

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I would add that your wonderful success with food photos is because you follow the simple rule of food photography, which is never to use a flash, and to rely on natural light when possible. A seat by the window is ideal, and lunch is better than a later dinner. the f1.8 lens is a smart choice to benefit from available light, but newer digital cameras are so good in low light with their high (1600-6400) ISO levels that ordinary lenses can do great available light shots.

 

Appreciate the above excellent tips and ideas on food pictures. Natural light helps lots!! Many of my pictures involve a higher ISO level. The digital technology keeps getting better and better. BUT, you have to do some experimenting, have a little luck, try new things, etc. It's fun doing that testing for better techniques. On luck, my earlier Italian Prosecco Spumanti wine shot was just a quick "grab shot" that ended up working well for "telling a story" in sharing our experience in the Tuscan Grille.

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

Did a June 7-19, 2011, Celebrity Solstice cruise from Barcelona that had stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik. Enjoyed great weather and a wonderful trip. Dozens of nice visuals with key highlights, tips, comments, etc., on these postings. We are now at 162,853 views for this live/blog re-cap on our first sailing with Celebrity and much on wonderful Barcelona. Check these postings and added info at:

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1426474

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Here is a fantastic real-word source of independent camera selection advice:

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/recommended-cameras.htm

 

Crz2Fla:

 

GREAT article on cameras. But, I am as lucky as the old lady who plays a slot machine all day and walks away only to have some schmo put in a quarter and win it all. In other words, I'm a day late and a dollar short. Last night, I ordered a Nikon P520 and, although it seems like a good camera, your article opened up my eyes to certain things that would allowed me to have made a better selection. C'est la vie and let's hope my new camera takes great food picks to post on this board!

 

Z and TB

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I have to admin that one of the all time best meals I've ever had onboard a cruise ship was on the Disney Wonder. Palo's, their specialty restaurant, has a special brunch durins sea days and we happened to go on our first sea day. It was so good, that we returned a few days later to strap on the feed bag and it was even better. I'll see if I can dig up some pics.

 

Z and TB

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Beautiful pictures everyone, thanks for posting. I think we have had most of these dishes…our loves: Tuscan Grille, Blu and Bistro on 5…

 

I wish =X= would prepare east coast / cold water lobster though. Still, all said and done, their food is still the best.

 

I guess we enjoy Blu as the portions are a little smaller, some unique and while the flavor is still there, the fat or carbs are not the main source. :) Not that I'm complaining about fat or carbs on a cruise, LOL! Bring it on…

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cruised on silhouette to eastern caribbean mar 02-09, absolutely loved it. one night at murano, otherwise mostly blu with some brunch pictures and a couple of martini pictures towards the end. i expected a lot from blu and it blew me away. great sommeliers, took note of my premium drink package and made excellent recommendations

 

camera was a fuji x100s, this is my first trip without my canon 5d3 and i must say, traveling without a huge dslr is such a liberating experience.

 

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