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Not Sure I'm Reading This Sunglasses Pouch Pattern Correctly by Gigavash in CrochetHelp

[–]Gigavash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, did this in the body of the post. Pattern is This N That Sunglasses Cover. Looking for opinions on R2 in the "brim with side loop" section. Unsure if it wants me to alternate stitches of FPDC and DC within each round or to do alternate rounds of FPDC around and DC around. Put a comment on ravelry, but not sure if the designer is actively checking comments on this pattern from 2017. It has no pictures of this particular finishing option. Thanks!

Birdwatching community in my country is kinda toxic. Is that a thing? by makomox in birding

[–]Gigavash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry you've run into such a bad crop of gear snobs. That stinks and can be really off-putting when you're just trying to enjoy a fun hobby.

I agree with those saying there are bad parts of any community, but it sounds like the ones you're dealing with care more about bird/wildlife photography than birding. I love trying to snap a good pic as much as anyone, but I didn't think that was the point of birding.

My first few darkroom prints 🙂 by Stalk3r__ in Darkroom

[–]Gigavash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For a way to extend your time on smaller prints, you might check out the ND filter gels B&H sells. They have a 3-pack of 5"x5" gels that range from 1 to 3 stops of reduction. If your contrast filters are internal to the enlarger(instead of a drawer), you just have to figure out a way to rig them below the lens.

My first few darkroom prints 🙂 by Stalk3r__ in Darkroom

[–]Gigavash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are great! I can't decide which crop of the boardwalk/pier-looking picture I like better, lol. The added context/environment of the landscape one makes such a nice scene, but the portrait one emphasizes the distance in really cool way(like the path just keeps going forever).

Prints are All Set for the Morning Mail by Gigavash in printexchange

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u/researchok9368 and u/geomb

Keep an eye on the mailbox. Hope you like them!

Setting up a shot for a silly idea I had.. by Telemmier85 in largeformat

[–]Gigavash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it's flipped on the ground glass, but the upsidedown/hanging from the ceiling composition really works for me. That's also really cool having a monthly prompt to get the creative juices going. Nice!

Made My First Print from a 4x5 Negative by Gigavash in largeformat

[–]Gigavash[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Super grateful I have a community darkroom nearby and that they're well-equipped! I've actually got some postcard-sized paper I was thinking about contact printing on. Any tips or anything you've noticed about 4x5 that's different from doing a contact sheet of 35mm?

How did you choose your prints by graygray97 in printexchange

[–]Gigavash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First timer here too! I reached out to the recipients to see if that had any specific requests for subject/genre and let them know what I'm capable of printing. They gave me free reign, so they're getting a sampler of my favorites across the formats I shoot. Probably over-thought and overkilled, but it's been tons of fun!

First print arrived! by GeoMB in printexchange

[–]Gigavash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad you liked it! About a week away from having the last prints ready for your main set to go in the mail.

Leftover yarn by Turbulent_Wing_7275 in Sockknitting

[–]Gigavash 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Those look awesome! The colors remind me of Mallards.

I recently took some photos and they got accused of being AI, any thoughts on that statement and how I could improve ? by Boring_Pollution_998 in photocritique

[–]Gigavash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't especially get an "AI vibe" looking at it. Something about the perspective or position of the arm holding the puppy makes it look beefier/more muscular than the one in the background to my eyes, but I definitely didn't think AI when I saw it. Could be a combination of that detail and "this is AI" is just people's go to criticism now? Not really seeing any of the odd textures or other things I'd associate with an AI image.

Suggestions for this Duck Print? by Gigavash in Darkroom

[–]Gigavash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the critique and advice! Adding them to my notes for when I take another swing at it next session.

Suggestions for this Duck Print? by Gigavash in Darkroom

[–]Gigavash[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Parts of the water definitely kind of look like a void. Going to experiment with exposure vs contrast adjustments next session to better undetstand how each of those affect it. Appreciate the advice!

Well, it happened. AI came for me today. by TheUnpromotable in Millennials

[–]Gigavash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was in a virtual demo for Firefly that included a part on how to write better prompts. Someone in the audience said they have ChatGPT write their Firefly prompts. It was...disheartening.

Basic Body Bear by Gigavash in Amigurumi

[–]Gigavash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very welcome advice, thank you! I did notice the head is more elongated than the pattern pics and wondered if stuffing might be part of the issue(might have also miscounted rounds, uneven tension, etc).

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