Lenspiration | LukeVrable | Activity https://www.lenspiration.com/members/lukevrable/activity/ Activity feed for LukeVrable. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:36:43 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 46ef373b1a1a3fb81c12eb2582da8036 LukeVrable replied to the topic Anchor by the Sea in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/anchor-by-the-sea/#post-39590 Sun, 12 May 2019 04:26:29 -0400 I currently use paintshop pro for my editing. I am not sure if it has an adjustment brush feature on it, but I think it does. Its been a while since I’ve done any local editing. As far as propping the anchor on a rock, it was solid metal, and weighed well over 600lbs (just a little out of my deadlift range). 🙂 Thanks again for the input. I will…Read more

]]> 0ef0182261202a16c712c8e656368af4 LukeVrable replied to the topic Anchor by the Sea in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/anchor-by-the-sea/#post-39535 Sat, 11 May 2019 03:11:52 -0400 @john M, thank you for the input. I see what you mean about the distortion, and will try to fix that in post. do you have any other suggestions for editing? I would really like to try something that makes the anchor stand out a little more, without diminishing the background.

]]> 2f56fe781a681108b2c3833dc92f2979 LukeVrable started the topic Anchor by the Sea in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/anchor-by-the-sea/ Thu, 09 May 2019 03:57:30 -0400 My Family and I went on a day trip to Port Townsend a while ago, and I noticed this anchor at a park. I would love to know what angle you like the best, and any ideas for editing as well.
Camera: Canon T6
Shutter Speed: 1/640 (shot #4 1/1000)
Iso: 400
F-11 (shot #4 f-3.5)
18mm

]]> 637e3fc83290fa8e947183261fbe4e5a LukeVrable replied to the topic FEATURED: Beautiful Scenery (ends April 6) in the forum Shoot to Serve Assignments https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/details-beautiful-scenery/#post-38019 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 01:24:37 -0400 that’s a beautiful location. the location of the islands(?) and even where the sun sets looks exactly like a beach near us where we visit sometimes.

]]> 409773fb389e1b95c4081350838d04ff LukeVrable replied to the topic FEATURED: Beautiful Scenery (ends April 6) in the forum Shoot to Serve Assignments https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/details-beautiful-scenery/#post-38016 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:57:09 -0400 @KelseyFHall just curious, where were those last two pictures taken? I love the use of the lighting on the water.

]]> 134adedfbfd57b3473a02284b1362f42 LukeVrable replied to the topic Frozen Ice drops in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/frozen-ice-drops/#post-37535 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 02:18:10 -0500 Hey ben, not sure if this helps, but I had a similar situation a couple weeks ago during a rare snowstorm. here’s what I was able to come up with before my hands froze. 🙂 hope this gives you some ideas.

]]> db5944013daab26ce08db9f6232c3ad2 LukeVrable replied to the topic Orange Sunset in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/orange-sunset/#post-36998 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 04:59:11 -0500 @benglick here is what I came up with. it’s definitely not perfect. I did get rid of the small green circle, and I also got rid of the Large circle around the tree. I hope this gives you some ideas for further edits.

]]> 1d7d865ae2d02d2460c532d048c0864d LukeVrable replied to the topic Orange Sunset in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/orange-sunset/#post-36988 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 20:13:57 -0500 Ben, I see what you mean about that weird green color. it almost looks like there is a slight haze over it. I’m not exactly sure what it is, or how to fix it, while still getting rid of the circle. would you mind if I downloaded and tried editing it? I am by no means an expert editor, however I would like to see how it would work with some local editing.

]]> e1582b365bee7b66ea6e2f2f121040ba LukeVrable replied to the topic Orange Sunset in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/orange-sunset/#post-36923 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 20:19:35 -0500 @benglick the only thing that jumps out to me at first is the tree on the left third of the picture. it is the first thing my eyes are drawn to in the photo, however, I feel like it could be a little lighter. right now it is almost a silhouette next to the bright sun and lens flare. the only other thing I noticed, is there is a green circle on the…Read more

]]> b751f5820a15d54b0ee762aec7a9fd1b LukeVrable replied to the topic Mountain Sunset in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/mountain-sunset/#post-36904 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 21:14:09 -0500 @davidfrazer I did consider this while editing, however since I was not planning to use this for anything commercial, I took the liberty of adding a few stars around the edges. most of the stars are real though. I zoomed in on the photo and brushed the more faint ones to try to bring them out. Thanks for the tip. 🙂

]]> fbb2faab2b2fe2df716efdacad118ce3 LukeVrable replied to the topic Mountain Sunset in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/mountain-sunset/#post-36813 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 04:20:49 -0500 @joshuaong thanks for the advice! we are all still learners of the skill of photography, especially me. 🙂

]]> 350d1563d867c477ef90403ba7defd7d LukeVrable replied to the topic Guiding Light (ends February 1) in the forum Shoot to Serve Assignments https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/guiding-light/#post-36780 Sat, 02 Feb 2019 02:00:08 -0500 I wish I had some more time to shoot this one, as we have some beautiful lighthouses in the PNW. this is the only one I have right now.

]]> 1073ce99b1557392602de240616a8f4e LukeVrable replied to the topic Mountain Sunset in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/mountain-sunset/#post-36779 Sat, 02 Feb 2019 01:27:10 -0500 @jamesstaddon Thanks for the advice! unfortunately I do not have a telescope, however I could probably “improvise” something for a silhouette.

]]> d5b5c2399ff384b3ec0f36ac31d7447e LukeVrable replied to the topic lunar eclipse in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/lunar-eclipse/#post-36702 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 02:27:51 -0500 hhmmmm……I cant seem to upload the photo. bad internet. 🙂

]]> 3eff935181f225e7bff87cecbd230827 LukeVrable started the topic Mountain Sunset in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/mountain-sunset/ Wed, 30 Jan 2019 04:24:13 -0500 We were having a beautiful sunset at our house the other day, so I decided to try and get a long exposure shot that included the stars. I would love any suggestions for re-shoots, or editing. the second picture is an edited version, where I tried to bring out the stars a bit more.

Shutter speed: 30 sec
F/7.1
Iso 400
18mm

]]> 4a34234f167a8932ee1d2da616e3a1e3 LukeVrable's profile was updated https://www.lenspiration.com/activity/p/9996/ Sat, 22 Dec 2018 22:26:23 -0500 0 a987b9b21350ba3d0290bd1ccce79e16 LukeVrable replied to the topic photography drone in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/photography-drone/#post-31947 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 03:25:53 -0400 Just thought I’d throw it out there, the dji spark fly more combo is on sale on the refurbished page for $439. it includes spark, 2 sets of spare props, 2 batts, remote, prop guards, charger, battery charging hub, which can charge three, power cable, micro usb cable, storage box, and shoulder bag. if you are going to get the spark, this would be…Read more

]]> 747c74e0d9e48e1526446296612ba05d LukeVrable replied to the topic photography drone in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/photography-drone/#post-31946 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 02:26:40 -0400 sorry, just realized, it is the battery charging hub (for charging multiple batteries at once) that is $90. the actual single battery charger is $60. still rather expensive.

]]> e9d085a056ef8a0318cf4e2e02ea61e2 LukeVrable replied to the topic photography drone in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/photography-drone/#post-31945 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 02:23:19 -0400 Thanks for mentioning those things, @rmadaris. the p3 series is definitely not my expertise. 🙂 When you mentioned the price, that made me go look at it on the site, and I found some shocking things. first of all, dji is making it very hard to find the drone itself on the site, and is not even showing specs anymore! second of all, I noticed it…Read more

]]> dfcd09ab53f75798b5ea7b0b870ff837 LukeVrable's profile was updated https://www.lenspiration.com/activity/p/8593/ Tue, 10 Jul 2018 01:54:01 -0400 0 ff6ff15cbede5aee2f7983909b4a5155 LukeVrable replied to the topic A Massive Rock (ends July 7) in the forum Shoot to Serve Assignments https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/massive-rock/page/2/#post-31934 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 01:32:36 -0400 Yes, I re-saved the pictures under a different file name, and downsized to 800 kbs when saving.

]]> a88de92472ccbf071b585bb10d922800 LukeVrable replied to the topic photography drone in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/photography-drone/#post-31930 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:22:22 -0400 Yes, I would strongly encourage you to get several opinions before buying. also, if you can, talk to people who own the drone you are looking for (I learned that the hard way) 🙂 I forgot to mention, there is a blog/vlog called “Toms Tech Time,” that does reviews, how to’s, setup tutorials and drone photography tips. here is the website.…Read more

]]> dc64e33677f99d1ead9379828fd352b9 LukeVrable replied to the topic A Massive Rock (ends July 7) in the forum Shoot to Serve Assignments https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/massive-rock/page/2/#post-31873 Sat, 07 Jul 2018 04:00:25 -0400 and one more

]]> 7258479fd97b20203be24414c0aa14bf LukeVrable replied to the topic A Massive Rock (ends July 7) in the forum Shoot to Serve Assignments https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/massive-rock/#post-31870 Sat, 07 Jul 2018 03:55:09 -0400 trying it again.

]]> 47a793e202209c6513982f4fd6b62e52 LukeVrable replied to the topic A Massive Rock (ends July 7) in the forum Shoot to Serve Assignments https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/massive-rock/#post-31868 Sat, 07 Jul 2018 03:22:50 -0400 I know this isn’t exactly a “Massive Rock,” but I live on an island, so it’s the best I could do. : ) These are taken near a wharf on Whidbey Island, WA.

]]> 2bcf514160d58bb02d18819302ea4631 LukeVrable replied to the topic photography drone in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/photography-drone/#post-31798 Wed, 04 Jul 2018 05:55:48 -0400 Hey Silas, I am glad you are getting into aerial photography! it really opens up a new perspective to God’s creation. if you are looking for something under $400, there are several options, most of them from a company called DJI. It really depends on what you will be using it for. if you will be doing a lot of traveling, the dji spark would be a…Read more

]]> 2d8b73fe34226c174dda5c7870c08594 LukeVrable replied to the topic Portrait Photography Lens in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/portrait-photography-lens/#post-31687 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 05:13:31 -0400 although I haven’t done a lot of event photography, I have done some portraits indoors, using a 18-55 2.8f, and a 70-300, 4.0 f. you will usually get better results with your zoom lens, as you will get more blur behind your subjects. it also depends on what type of shots you are looking to get. if you will be shooting mostly candid shots, it may…Read more

]]> ea3eaca15d44ba9702322130830995ad LukeVrable replied to the topic Pictures at night!! in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/pictures-at-night/#post-31266 Sat, 09 Jun 2018 03:19:16 -0400 Great Job on these pictures! It can be especially hard trying to contrast the reflections on the water with the sky, and still capturing detail in both. The first picture is my favorite, because you managed to keep the noise level down, despite a high iso. I think bringing down the f-stop a bit so you could have a lower iso would have helped…Read more

]]> 60f258ca4ea058153371bebc9b29f26f LukeVrable replied to the topic Major General Patrick Cleburne Monument in the forum Photo Critique https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/major-general-patrick-cleburne-monument/#post-30639 Fri, 04 May 2018 00:19:29 -0400 I like the second picture more because of the angle that you took. I think an angle similar to that on the first one would give it a little bit less of the “documentary” feel, unless that is what you were trying to achieve. The only other thing I notice is that the background is not blurred very much, which distracts your eyes from the picture.…Read more

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