john_ny

My old camera died, a couple of weeks ago. I just got a new one, and this is my first picture. (I know it leaves a lot to be desired, but at least I got it turned on, and working. I consider that an accomplishment.)

I have about 50 plants, outside, covered up. Every time I look at the 10 day weather, I see a couple of nice days, in the 50s, or 60s, but there's always the 1 or 2 nights in the 30s. So, therefore, I have about 75 plants inside, as back ups, in case I have a disaster, when I uncover. This one's a Zebrina. (However, there are none of these outside.)

[IMG][/IMG]

__________________
John

austinl01

Nice plant. What kind of camera did you get?

__________________
Austin
Arkansas River Valley

Average January Low: 31°F, Average August High: 92°F
Extreme Winter Lows: 5-15°F, Extreme Summer Highs: 100-112°F, Annual Precipitation: 52 inches

john_ny

The camera is nothing special. Over the years we've had many point and shoot and (pre digital) SLRs. The one that died was a 4.1 MP point and shoot from HP, that I've had for several years now. AT first, I had thought that I wanted a DSLR. I figured I could pick something up for about $500. (what I had to pay for the HP point & shoot, years ago) Then I thought why do I want to bother with all the manual settings, etc?; my old HP did just fine by me. I'm not a professional photographer.
So, I settled on a Nikon Coolpix P50, point & shoot, 8.1 megapixels. Total cost, incl. tax = less than $100.

__________________
John

Bob

Nice Job John, that's the same camera I recently picked up as well.
Weather's driving me nuts with those(always a few) nights in the 30's. I hope we get a late April like last year with a week in the 90's. I could have set my tomatoes out(hindsight being 20/20). Are you still in the nursery business? Might make for a good day trip combined with some fishing.

__________________

Worm_Farmer

Nice! I like Nikon products, Look at how good the green is. I have a Fuji and sometimes complain about the colors. But it also have a ton of features that I have NO clue how to use. I should have got something more basic I think they work better for us regular people.

Worm_Farmer

Nice! I like Nikon products, Look at how good the green is. I have a Fuji and sometimes complain about the colors. But it also have a ton of features that I have NO clue how to use. I should have got something more basic I think they work better for us regular people.

john_ny

Even this little camera has more features than I know how to use. Oh well, maybe someday...
I also have a problem with my monitor. I don't know if I can adjust it, or if I have to replace it. When I look at this picture, on my monitor, it is very dark, but when I print it, it comes out just right. From Mike's comment about the green color, I assume it appears good (like my print out; not dark) on other people's monitors. If I lighten the picture enough to make it look normal, on my screen, and then print it, the print will be all washed out.

__________________
John

turtile

Take the picture you printed out and change the monitor settings until the two look the same. Usually the color temperature is not correct for prints.

This software may help you as well. Hardware calibration is best but only professional monitors give you that option.
QuickGamma

__________________
http://www.unusualplants.net/

Chironex

Wow, I just point and pray!

__________________
Scot

john_ny

Thank you, John (Turtile) I'll try this in the morning, when I have my nephew to help me. In the meantime, since I'm not very computer literate, can you explain
"Usually the color temperature is not correct for prints." ?

__________________
John

turtile

Most monitors are at 9300K which is cooler (or more of blue cast) while the temperature in which printed photographs are viewed is usually much warmer(yellow/red). For example, daylight can be around 5000K to 6500K (warmer).

__________________
http://www.unusualplants.net/

john_ny

Thanks. Although still not perfect, I think the color is somewhat better.

__________________
John