Photoshoot for a cause

Recently a group of models and inspired model, hair and make-up artist and photographer and inspired photographer conducted a photoshoot for a cause, that will benefit the victim of a recent moonsoon rain fall in the Philippines, that resulted to flooded area all over Metro Manila. Some area flood already subside, but in some it's still flooded and they still need help to survive their everyday lives right now. As a fellow filipino and as a photographer we want to help some how. 

Here's the shot that i've taken from this event.

Model Name: Nikki Lana

HMUA: Trix Santuyo

Model Name: Nicole Cac

HMUA: Cobarrubias Indira

Model Name: Mona Cesar

HMUA: Pamela Jo Lapan

Model Name: Lharra Sheela Mae

HMUA: Angel Randkalt

Model Name: Anne & Chell Jimenez

HMUA: Nervie Marie & Rachell Dane Verdejo Santos

Model Name: Ella Cruz

HMUA: Bee Zeuoirne

Model Name: Irish Lubiano

HMUA: Trix Santuyo

Model Name: Iyah Sanchez

HMUA: Cobarrubias Indira

Model Name: Joanne Susmerano

HMUA: Pamela Jo Lapan

Model Name: KZ Marriel Liz

HMUA: Charisma Vergara

Location: Ninoy Aquino Park and Wild Life in Quzon City, Philippines

Tips: Post Processing Image

There's a lot of different way of post processing an image and I as a beginner in this area I found this tip an easy way of doing post process images. So far I got some great result using this technique.

In this technique I'll be using this image below:


















ORIGINAL IMAGE


The first step that I'm gonna do is sharpening the image.

1. Go to Filter > Convert for Smart Filters.

2. Apply your sharpening (I use Unsharp Mask).

Amount: 200 Radius:4 Thereshold

3.Alt+ Add layer Mask (Black layer mask)

4. Use brush and brush on the part of the image you want to enhance



And I should get this result below.

Original Image using the unsharp mask.


In the image below you'll notice the difference on the edges on the hood is more detailed or more sharpen

The next step are optional since this will add a HDR looks on your image.


The Following instruction are copied from www.flickr.com/photos/kolneda/2257529395 and I thank KolNedra of flickr.com for sharing this wonderful tips.

5. Flatten the image and get ready for HDR Looks

6. We'll call the original layer "ORIGINAL", now duplicate ORIGINAL and place it above that layer. (We'll call this "BLACKWHITE")

7. Change the Blending option of BLACKWHITE to "Overlay"

8. Go to Image > Adjustements > Desaturate (SHIFT + CTRL + U)

9. Now invert BLACKWHITE: Image > Adjustements > Invert (CTRL + I)

10. And add a gaussian Blur to it (Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur) around 40 pixels (This causes the so called 'bleeding' of the edges, tweak the amount to personal likings)

11. Now duplicate ORIGINAL and place it above BLACKWHITE, name this layer "LINEAR_LAYER"

12. Change the blending type of LINEAR_LAYER to "Linear Light"

13. Give LINEAR_LAYER an opacity around 62%. And you're done (For better results, tweak this percentage)

With the above instruction that should give us the result image below as our final image.

Final image with unsharp mask and hdr tutorial combine.

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Cagayan De Oro - Iligan City Tour (A Must see places - Beauty of Mindanao)

Last month I was able to geta chance to revisit Mindanao particularly Cagayan de Oro and this time I was also able to go to Iligan City as part of our destination on this tour. The tour is sponsored by my Greatest Aunt and Uncle and also one of their Son, Whom I really thankful for this wonderful time.

  Maria Cristina Falls

  Maria Cristina Falls

  Maria Cristina Falls

  Maria Cristina Falls

  Tinago Falls

  Tinago Falls

 Tinago Falls

 Cagayan de Oro seaside

 Maria Cristina Falls

 Maria Cristina Falls

Tinago Falls is a must see if you're going to Iligan City, yeah it is a long walk but it's worth it.
Maria Cristina Falls is magnificent and yeah you can't swim here due to it's strong current
The Tank well my relative lives near a camp, So we took some picture of the display tank in the area.

Sky highlights - Sunset

For today I'm giving you a 20 seconds of video of sunset

The video is taken from a plane. This is taken last June 24, 2012 I think we are above Visayas region at this time. I also took a couple of photo of it as well

Photo's are taken from iphone 4s I didn't get a chance to pull out my D5100 since I'm on the plane and my camera is in the bag. Well I hope you guys enjoy the view.

I'll post some picture of my tour in cagayan de oro and Iligan City in Mindanao.

D5100 with 55-300mm

Ah finally I have my own 55-300mm lens. Lucky I was able to bought this for 9500 pesos only. The lens is a 4 month old and was rarely used by the guy who sold it and I had a friend who also check it and wad suprise about the price of the lens and it really do look like a brand new lens and even my sister who own the same lens thought I bought it brand new. It was a lucky pick. So far I like the result of shots that I've bee wanting to have. soon I'll post a photo taken using this lens.

Zoom - Nikkor ED 1200-1700mm F5.6-F8 P IF

I just want to share a photo of what is said to be the mother of all zoom lens(DSLR/SLR camera)

 (Photo is copyright and owned by whoever is the owner of this site: http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/zoomsMF/12001700mm.htm )

(Photo is copyright and owned by whoever is the owner of this site: http://akiroom.com/redbook-e/kenkyukai08/kenkyukai200806.html )

SPECIFICATION:

Name: Zoom-Nikkor ED 1200-1700mm F5.6-F8 P IF

Focal length and Aperture: 1200-1700mm F5.6-F8
Lens Coupling: Ai-S
Lens construction: 18 elements in 13 groups (3 ED lenses)
Focusing and zooming control: via dual rings
Two removable quick zooming handles provided.
Tripod Mount: Mounting Collar Supplied
Weight: 16kg
Dimensions: 237mm dia. x 880mm long (overall) 
Filters: 52mm rear drop in
Front lens cap: Slip on type
Lens shade: Built-in
Case: CT-1217 metal case

(source: http://akiroom.com/redbook-e/kenkyukai08/kenkyukai200806.html)

According to the source site that I provided this lens was release in the year 1994 and worth 6 million yen. Imagine if this can be made with AF-S function I can't imagine how much it will cost now days. I wish some day I get a chance to see and touch and take a shoot with this lens. Just amazing. By the way this lens is also made in a limited number only so only few have this lens and according to some reading that I saw in the internet, some of the people who buy this lens bought this just for model or display purposes only.