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Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 05-13-2015, 08:51 AM
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Posted By sknight
Great shots and excellent clarity!

Great shots and excellent clarity!
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 12-04-2014, 07:56 AM
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Posted By sknight
Primary reason for tagged vehicles only is they...

Primary reason for tagged vehicles only is they want to cut down on excessive use and prevent it being turned into a motocross track, whatever the area. Makes me miss my tagged WR450 all the more.
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 12-03-2014, 09:54 PM
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Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
I've got to haul my rig to a good, dark location...

I've got to haul my rig to a good, dark location sometime soon. There's a state park south of me that is under dark skies, I have got to check that out.

I shot the UGA/GT game this past weekend....
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 12-01-2014, 10:07 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
That's a white balance issue. I have two...

That's a white balance issue. I have two settings on my camera in auto, focus and white balance and even then I still tweak the white balance in processing. If I'm in a static environment I'll...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 12-01-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Yeah you guys are far beyond me on the landscape...

Yeah you guys are far beyond me on the landscape photos. So far I feel like a rank newbie.

Beautiful work.
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 11-30-2014, 09:18 PM
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Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Beautiful shots guys! I have got to get caught...

Beautiful shots guys! I have got to get caught up, I shot the UGA/GT game yesterday, Falcons today, real job again tomorrow. It just never stops!

I'll get a few up here before long.
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 11-14-2014, 11:06 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Nice! That's a bucket list car for me, even if...

Nice! That's a bucket list car for me, even if they are Ford powered.
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 11-14-2014, 09:23 AM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Finally, FINALLY, starting to break into the pro...

Finally, FINALLY, starting to break into the pro ranks! Got hired to shoot a private session with Hillman Racing and their sponsor this week!
...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 11-11-2014, 05:45 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
If linked externally I'm not sure there's a...

If linked externally I'm not sure there's a limit. I host all my photos on my website and then just paste a link here, the forum resizes it automatically with the option to click and see full size. ...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 09-15-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Welcome to the thread!

Welcome to the thread!
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 09-04-2014, 08:03 PM
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Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
I just checked, I was correct on the 1/800 and...

I just checked, I was correct on the 1/800 and f2.8, but it was ISO 3200, not 1600.

Thank you for the compliment. A lot of sports photography is luck, being in the right place at the right time. ...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 09-04-2014, 12:34 AM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Actually, your 5DII would be fine. Those were...

Actually, your 5DII would be fine. Those were shot at 1/800, f2.8, ISO1600 if I recall. I keep hearing how awful the lighting is in the Georgia dome. Bollocks. Compared to high school football fields...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 09-03-2014, 11:52 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, I blew my...

I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, I blew my sales bonus last year on a Canon 1DX. Amazing camera, though I just got it back from it's second repair attempt. It's far better than I am. I had a...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 09-03-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
https://www.darkknightphotography.com/Sports/Falcon...

https://www.darkknightphotography.com/Sports/Falcons-vs-Titans-08-23-14/i-bfp5GGb/1/XL/untitled-503-XL.jpg
...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 07-13-2014, 10:31 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Shot a local Color Glow Run this weekend. I work...

Shot a local Color Glow Run this weekend. I work with a local charity and this was benefiting them, they're happy, the shots look cool but overall I'm not happy with it. I'm also having a...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 07-09-2014, 09:54 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Here's the Argus when my sister found it at an...

Here's the Argus when my sister found it at an estate sale.
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 07-09-2014, 09:53 PM
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Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
As a lover of history I love old things, last...

As a lover of history I love old things, last week I got an Argus C-4, 1954 model that still works. Look at the jewel I found today though. 1957-1960 Polaroid Land Model 95B complete with case....
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 07-07-2014, 11:26 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
I'll keep reviewing your blog and will offer...

I'll keep reviewing your blog and will offer advice where I can. Meanwhile practice some with Aperature, I'll look into the settings and see how it compares with what I'm used to and maybe pass a...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 07-07-2014, 09:17 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
If ever we meet, you're more than welcome to go...

If ever we meet, you're more than welcome to go shooting with me. I see you're in Gulf Shores, Al. That's within my territory, how often are you there?

And I didn't improve your photo, you did...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 07-07-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
A few from the 4th. I'm not sure how this...

A few from the 4th.

I'm not sure how this ended up looking so tilt shift, but I like it.

https://www.darkknightphotography.com/photos/i-FVBz5mM/0/XL/i-FVBz5mM-XL.jpg
...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 07-06-2014, 11:46 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Easy cheesy. I think that we can get you singing...

Easy cheesy. I think that we can get you singing along nicely and pretty quickly especially since you said you like shooting manual.

Put your camera on the manual setting and leave it there.
...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 07-03-2014, 10:59 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
I'll second all said here and add some. You...

I'll second all said here and add some.

You have some beautiful images on your blog, I think you have a good eye that just needs more camera time.

Now, a couple of questions.

Are you...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 07-02-2014, 09:13 AM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
If you click the icon that looks like a mountain...

If you click the icon that looks like a mountain with a moon over it, that allows you to embed a photo into the post. I hope you don't mind. Excellent shots!

Just to clarify, these are...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 07-01-2014, 10:43 PM
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Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Sorry I haven't been around much. Lots going on...

Sorry I haven't been around much. Lots going on and all. Got to the drag races when they came to Atlanta in May. And if you're wondering, the driver walked away without a scratch.
...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 02-18-2013, 05:37 PM
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Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
I don't seem to hit the forums like I used to,...

I don't seem to hit the forums like I used to, I'm awfully happy to see the thread still going strong! Here's some of what I've been up to lately.
...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 12-06-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Well been a busy Summer that didn't include...

Well been a busy Summer that didn't include camping. Poor thing hasn't moved since October......of 2010. But on to better things.

I've gotten a "Job" shooting high school sports for the local...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 03-07-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Great job! Those were some tough conditions but...

Great job! Those were some tough conditions but the clarity is amazing!
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 11-15-2010, 10:55 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Got the daughter unit out for a few shots this...

Got the daughter unit out for a few shots this past weekend and I'm very pleased with the results. Of course this brings to light just how good looking she is, who has potato sacks I can borrow?
...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 04-26-2010, 10:47 PM
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Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Pixels really only relates to how big you can...

Pixels really only relates to how big you can blow the photo up cleanly. Mine's a 12.2MP Canon Rebel XSi, but check this out,
...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 04-26-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Handheld, 70-200 2.8L IS on my Canon XSi with the...

Handheld, 70-200 2.8L IS on my Canon XSi with the ISO turned up to 1600. Strange, 800 is noisy as can be but 1600 isn't bad at all. Background fog still gave it some noise but that cropped out.
...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 04-25-2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
I just realized I hadn't posted this yet. Been...

I just realized I hadn't posted this yet. Been shooting the kids games lately trying to get some low light action experience, this one came out great.
...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 04-25-2010, 07:18 PM
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Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Looks great! I'll enjoy exploring your albums!

Looks great! I'll enjoy exploring your albums!
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 04-14-2010, 03:15 PM
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Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
I used to like visiting other clubs during dark...

I used to like visiting other clubs during dark weekends and occasional parties. While it's quite aways it would be a nice long weekend.
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 04-14-2010, 08:13 AM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Up until 2005 I went to Chiefland a couple of...

Up until 2005 I went to Chiefland a couple of times a year. Then life really got in the way.

I'm hoping to make the Fall party. It's a great observing site with great folks.

Does your club...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 04-13-2010, 08:30 PM
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Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Astronomy you say? Ever go to Chiefland?

Astronomy you say? Ever go to Chiefland?
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 02-08-2010, 08:41 AM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Might be old fashioned but there's nothing wrong...

Might be old fashioned but there's nothing wrong with it. Look at the equipment Ansel Adams used, could be called junk compared to the technological marvels we have today. Reality is I couldn't...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 09-16-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Good shooting Ron! I've been wanting to drag my...

Good shooting Ron! I've been wanting to drag my solar filter out and give it a try with my camera, just never seem to have the time. Also with us at a severe solar minimum right now I'm not...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 09-11-2009, 02:44 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Here's a photo I cleaned up a bit from HHI. ...

Here's a photo I cleaned up a bit from HHI.

https://orpheus.smugmug.com/photos/646358909_5Sa87-L.jpg
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 09-11-2009, 10:29 AM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Saw a Golden Orb this past weekend at HHI. ...

Saw a Golden Orb this past weekend at HHI. That's a big spider, but harmless to humans.

We have lots of writing spiders around here, but not this year. Strange.
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 08-31-2009, 10:32 AM
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Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Wow that's impressive! Nothing quite like good...

Wow that's impressive! Nothing quite like good lighting is there?
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 08-31-2009, 10:31 AM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
I just downloaded LR2 and thus far really like...

I just downloaded LR2 and thus far really like it. I didn't see an option to try Aperture, but it's too late now. I might get it later though, try different things out.
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 08-30-2009, 02:13 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
I'm test driving Lightroom 2 right now but I...

I'm test driving Lightroom 2 right now but I haven't tried it's conversion yet. If it's anywhere near as good as the rest of the program I'll most likely like it.

I just recently heard of...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 08-14-2009, 08:23 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Great shots. I find that converting it to...

Great shots.

I find that converting it to B&W later doesn't come out the same for some reason. I've tried it by taking a B&W just after a color, the converting the color later. It just didn't...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 08-10-2009, 09:10 AM
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Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
I'll have to check this site out. That's my...

I'll have to check this site out. That's my philosophy also. I'd rather get it right when I shoot it than fix it later.

Normally that lightning shot would have been framed pretty much like that,...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 08-10-2009, 09:05 AM
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Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
You are correct sir, I think. I was on the...

You are correct sir, I think. I was on the frontage road of the Hwy 60 causeway about halfway across the bay, facing south. Not sure if that's Gandy bridge or not but you're probably right.

I...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 08-08-2009, 08:19 AM
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Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Great shots everyone. I have an Australian...

Great shots everyone. I have an Australian cattle dog that looks very similar to the bottom pic.

Here's the lightning pic, straightened and cleaned up a bit. Oh, and bigger too!
...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 08-03-2009, 04:16 PM
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Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
Haha! Thanks! And we won't tell, promise.

Haha! Thanks! And we won't tell, promise.
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 08-03-2009, 04:56 AM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
I need to rotate it a bit to square up the lights...

I need to rotate it a bit to square up the lights at the bottom. I forgot my tripod so I was using the roof of my car with my finger under the lens to tip it up. Improvisation and all.

Take a...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 08-02-2009, 08:59 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
I'm in Tampa on business and got a few great...

I'm in Tampa on business and got a few great lightning shots yesterday. I need to straighten and crop them, but it was great. Here's a sample, I'll load the full size ones when I get back.
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 07-30-2009, 07:24 PM
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Views: 141,469
Posted By sknight
I really like the composition on the tractor pic....

I really like the composition on the tractor pic. The other two are well done but you really hit the mark with the tractor.
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