More Panoramas from 12/11/04 Eastern (Grumbo inspired)

[smchan]

As I promised a while back, here are some panoramas I just finished stitching tonight from my 12/11/04 cruise - all inspired by Grumbo. Anyways, you guys are probably about had enough of my photos - but I'm having fun.

Please let me know your favorite and why. I'm going to have a large print made of one of these to hang on my wall, so your feedback is appreciated.

The originals are very large - over 12-14 megapixels - so I've reduced the size on these. A full size print of the first one, for example, would be approximately 2 feet wide.

I'll try to post my panos from St Thomas tomorrow or Wednesday in this thread.

Sam

 

[UGAFan0829]

I don't have any complaints about them at all...I think they're rather cool!
My faves are the very first and last ones! The water is so beautiful there.

 

[crainbow]

Sam,

I must say that these are very good. Wish I had the eye that you have.

Of the photos, the few that stand out

1) The Lion King shot
2) The B&W of the tree
3) There was one stairs ( I can't find the link to your photos and going from memory).

Chuck

 

[Dreamer04]

I love your pictures! My vote is split between the first and the last!

 

[Dreamer04]

I just read your post-we voted the same! Great minds, eh?

 

[jwann]

you guys are probably about had enough of my photos
Sam

AS IF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sam,
My vote is either the first one (the clouds in that one make more of a seashell look across the entire sky) or the last one (dimentions of the ship vs. the sign and the clouds give a "fish-eye" appearance to the picture). However, I bet a St. Thomas pic of the island will get my vote

 

[Dreamer04]

Looks like its unanimous!

 

[Jillpie]

I love these! Please, can someone give me a link to the others?? I can't get enough of really great shots.

 

[disneybride96]

What type of camera and lens are you using? Those are great!
Please do post a link to you pics.

 

[smchan]

I love these! Please, can someone give me a link to the others?? I can't get enough of really great shots.

Some of my "regular" shots are here: http://www.pbase.com/srmchan/disney_cruise_line

But you won't find the panoramas there. I'm still working on them. (I have St Thomas panorama's left to do.)

Sam

 

[smchan]

What type of camera and lens are you using? Those are great!
Please do post a link to you pics.

Nikon D100
lenses: 17-55/2.8 DX, 50/1.4, 85/1.8, 70-200/2.8 - the 17-55 and 50 are my favorites
a good steady tripod and a panoramic head

Sam

 

[Jillpie]

Some of my "regular" shots are here: http://www.pbase.com/srmchan/disney_cruise_line

But you won't find the panoramas there. I'm still working on them. (I have St Thomas panorama's left to do.)

Sam

Wow, wow, wow Sam. Just fabulous shots. Please, more! I had to fast forward thru the show pics as this is our first cruise and I want to experience those first hand. I loved the night time ones on the ship. Well done!

 

[rocketralph]

Love the pics. Do you have any more?

 

[smchan]

UPDATE
The first picture with some color work.

The Head's Up bar with shadow problem fixed and a slightly tighter crop.

St Thomas from the rear of the Magic.

Another view of St Thomas.

Similar view, slightly different perspective.

 

[GrumpyMom1]

Great work. I like the update to the first one and I love St. Thomas ones. I've really enjoyed all your pictures. Thanks for sharing.

 

[woody64]

Great shots. I have a question. We head to WDW in a week or so and want to take some pan shots there. Care to share your secrets? How many shots, overlap, etc.? We have a Canon digital Rebel. Also any hints on fireworks photos?

Thanks and again great shots.

Bruce

 

[smchan]

For good panorama or fireworks photos you need a steady tripod for best results. Gitzo and Bogen both have a good reputation.

Hand-held panoramas are possible but - again - for best results you need a tripod. There's a great tutorial on panos here: http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/tutorials/pano/index.html I use this company's panorama gear.

I don't know how to shoot fireworks, but I suspect it involves a long exposure hence my comment on tripods. Try a google search or check out dpreview.com.

Sam

 

[woody64]

Thanks for the link. I've talked to some people who suggest the bulb setting so will have to play. I am taking tripod so hopefully I can get some nice evening/night shots as well as pan pics. I hope to post when we return.

Bruce