Good Microsoft website

Try the below link to Microsoft website for good digital photography information.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/digitalphotography/default.mspx

What's the difference? AdobeRGB and sRGB

If you want to post or send better looking photos using the Web, convert your AdobeRGB photos to sRGB. Many point-and-shoot cameras are set for sRGB, so no problem for you. But, like me, I shoot all my photos using AdobeRGB color space which is great for ink jet printing, but it produces less pronounced photos on the web...like on this site.

How do I convert in Photoshop? Do the following:

Edit>Convert to Profile
Set the Destination space to sRGB
Set the Intent to Perceptual
Click OK to convert

I'll post an sRGB and hope it works. Or send yourself an e-mail with both versions of the same photo. The difference is VERY clear.

Converting your images to sRGB

Before you attach your images (if taken in Adobe RGB color space) to e-mails or web publications like this one, convert your Adobe RGB files to sRGB for much better presentation.

To convert using Photoshop:

1. Select Edit>Convert to Profile
2. Set the Destination space to sRGB
3. Set the Intent to Perceptual
4. Click OK to convert

The attached photo has been converted and worked great in test e-mails.

Converting an image to sRGB

I just learned this recently. To prepare your images for the web/e-mails they must be converted to sRGB (as opposed to Adobe RGB) "otherwise color results can be unpredictable typically drab..."

To convert and Adbobe RGB image in Photoshop to sRGB:
1. Select Edit>Convert to Profile
2. Set the Destination space to sRGB
3. Set the Intent to Perceptual
4. Click OK to convert

I've attached a copy of Mary's Rock converted to hopefully illustrate sRGB.
I've sent myself test e-mails and it works beautifully.

Yes, I know, another panorama, but this one is special. Taken at Mary Edwards Property yesterday with low, setting sun, it took 6 stitched images with a file size of 203MB. If printed it would measure 12"x58".

What I like the best is the clouds which required very quck panning to counter the movement.

I hesitate to think how much the frame would cost$$$$$$$.

I got some of my photos published in the Granby Land Trust web site (see link below), including the panorama at page bottom. Along with the Salmon Brook Historical Society, this is another good Granby organization worthy of your participation.

Their site is:

http://www.granbylandtrust.org

October Scavenger Hunt Winners

Horse by: Rob Fisher

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Bubble by: Andrea Leshinskie

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Backlit by: Rob Fisher

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Grid by: Del Shilkret

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Favorite by: Peter Dinella

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Statue by: Del Shilkret

Panorama Using Digital or Film Cameras

You can make panoramas if you know a few simple concepts and have Photoshop.
Do you know how to find the "nodal point" of your lens?
How much overlap for each shot?
Or, if you have a Canon point-and-shoot camera, a panorama setting might be one of your choices. It's very easy.

The above pano was shot from Barndoor Hills,October 5, using a Nikon D200 and a 17MM lens. Three shots were stitched.

October 2, 2006 Meeting Minutes

Granby Camera Club
Meeting Notes: October 2, 2006
Next Meeting: November 6, 2006
Program: Guest Speaker: More to Life than Auto Focus

Introductions:
Rob welcomed and introduced our visitors.
Treasurer’s Report: $580 on hand
Dues collected: $20

Old Business:
1.Simsbury Bank Calendar
Harry reported that he, Rob, Peter and Paula all submitted photos for the Bank Calendar Contest.
2. Rob encouraged us all to carry our Camera Club Cards and hand them out to individuals that seem to have an interest in photography.
3. Monthly Programs: We still have two opening for programs. It was suggested that we offer a program on Scanning for the April meeting. Peter and Andrea will work on this presentation.
Program Committee: Granby Camera Club Programs for 2006-2007

Oct. 2 Ebay Buying /Selling Rick Matheny
How to make the most of it

Nov. 6 Basic Photo Technology Guest Speaker - Robert Floyd
Is there more in life than Auto?

Dec. 4 How to Evaluate Photos Harry Fischer & Peter Dinella

Jan. 8 Informative Presentation Dick O’Donnell
Photo Workshops, Tours, Classes

Feb. 5 Macro Photography Rick Matheny
Equipment and techniques

March 5 Light/Subject/Background/Conditions Peter Dinella

April 2 Scanning: slides, pictures, negatives Peter Dinella & Andrea Leshinskie

May 7 Photo Preparation for Presentation Rick Matheny

June 4 To Be Decided

4. Words of the month for the Scavenger Hunt: Please give Rob some ideas. Paula will send him the ones from the web site that should keep us going for a while!


New Business:
1. Peter Dinella shared with us his scanning of old glass negatives for the Salmon Brook Historical Society. The resulting photograph was really terrific. What a great resource and talent for the historical society!!!!
2. We discussed our goals & future uses for our limited finances. Our goals were as follows:
a ) Expansion of the Club( Community Outreach)
b) Club uses such as field trips
c) Miscellaneous expenses

3. We all voted to have Photographer Robert Floyd speak at our next meeting. His subject will be Basic Photo Technology: Is there more in life than Auto? We will write an article for the drummer and try to get the word out to the community through word of mouth and some posters.

Evening Program: Buying and selling Camera Equipment on E Bay
Thanks to Rick for giving us a great introduction into world of ebay. Now we all have to do is to log on and explore!!!!

Scavenger Hunt: Remember to email your winning pictures to Rob
Another round of great pictures!!!! Winners were:
Rob: Backlit and Horse
Del: Grid and Statue
Andrea: Bubbles
Peter: Favorite
The Scavenger Hunt Words for October
Curve, Favorite, Foliage, Granby Oak, Pumpkin Display

Next Meeting: November 6, 2006
7:30 pm at the Granby Senior Center
Program: Basic Photo Technology: Is there more in life than Auto?
Guest photographer: Robert Floyd