Banjo and Papasan Warm

Image Type: jpeg (The JPEG image format)
Width: 3888 pixels
Height: 2592 pixels
Camera Brand: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Lens Aperture: Canon 28mm-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard
Date Taken: 2007:12:14 00:16:10
Exposure Time: 1/12 sec.
Aperture Value: 3.62 EV (f/3.5)
ISO Speed Rating: 1600
Flash Fired: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Metering Mode: Pattern
Exposure Program: Normal program
Focal Length: 28.0 mm
Post Processing: None

This picture, although similar to the Papasan and Banjo Sketch, is a different shot taken without the flash, which causes it to have a warm look instead of the bleached look of the pre-processed Papasan and Banjo Sketch.

GNU Image Manipulator Program

My image editor of choice is The Gimp. This is because it is free, made for Linux and very intuitive and efficient.

*A screen shot of The Gimp UI running on my computer*

I would recommend it to everyone. The $600 difference in price doesn't make a difference in the quality of the program.

Paint Bucket Curve Comparison

Image Type: jpeg (The JPEG image format)
Width: 3888 pixels
Height: 2592 pixels
Camera Brand: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Lens Aperture: Canon 28mm-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard
Date Taken: 2007:12:31 14:40:21
Exposure Time: 1/499 sec.
Aperture Value: 7.00 EV (f/11.3)
ISO Speed Rating: 1600
Flash Fired: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Metering Mode: Pattern
Exposure Program: Normal program
Focal Length: 135.0 mm
Post Processing: None

This image has been adjusted so that it's exposure line matched the exposure curve (Image's curve shown below). This creates a very odd contrasting effect, with exaggerated colors. It also almost doubles the file size. I'm not sure exactly why this happens (the file size increase and the contrast) but it is a cool effect, although impractical.

Lukoil Gas Station

Image Type: jpeg (The JPEG image format)
Width: 3888 pixels
Height: 2592 pixels
Camera Brand: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Lens Aperture: Canon 28mm-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard
Date Taken: 2007:12:26 18:08:11
Exposure Time: 1/124 sec.
Aperture Value: 5.00 EV (f/5.7)
ISO Speed Rating: 1600
Flash Fired: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Metering Mode: Pattern
Exposure Program: Normal program
Focal Length: 127.0 mm
Post Processing: None

Chandelier Darkened

Image Type: jpeg (The JPEG image format)
Width: 3888 pixels
Height: 2592 pixels
Camera Brand: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Lens Aperture: Canon 28mm-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard
Date Taken: 2007:12:24 20:41:55
Exposure Time: 1/249 sec.
Aperture Value: 6.38 EV (f/9.1)
ISO Speed Rating: 1600
Flash Fired: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure Program: Normal program
Focal Length: 135.0 mm
Post Processing: Contrast Increased, Bucket-filled Black and then transition fixed and smoothed

Wine and Dinner Settings

Image Type: jpeg (The JPEG image format)
Width: 3888 pixels
Height: 2592 pixels
Camera Brand: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Lens Aperture: Canon 28mm-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard
Date Taken: 2007:12:25 20:57:16
Exposure Time: 1/8 sec.
Aperture Value: 5.00 EV (f/5.7)
ISO Speed Rating: 1600
Flash Fired: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Metering Mode: Pattern
Exposure Program: Normal program
Focal Length: 135.0 mm
Post Processing: None

Banjo and Papasan 'Sketch'

Image Type: jpeg (The JPEG image format)
Width: 3888 pixels
Height: 2592 pixels
Camera Brand: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Lens Aperture: Canon 28mm-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard
Date Taken: 2007:12:14 00:15:43
Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.
Aperture Value: 4.00 EV (f/4.0)
ISO Speed Rating: 400
Flash Fired: Flash fired, compulsory flash mode.
Metering Mode: Pattern
Exposure Program: Normal program
Focal Length: 28.0 mm
Post Processing: Gaussian Edges and Contrast increased to create a "Sketch" Effect

Grocer Pamphlet 'Color Sketch'

Image Type: jpeg (The JPEG image format)
Width: 3888 pixels
Height: 2592 pixels
Camera Brand: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Lens Aperture: Canon 28mm-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard
Date Taken: 2007:12:13 17:28:48
Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.
Aperture Value: 5.00 EV (f/5.7)
ISO Speed Rating: 400
Flash Fired: Flash fired, compulsory flash mode.
Metering Mode: Pattern
Exposure Program: Normal program
Focal Length: 117.0 mm
Post Processing: Edge Effect, I forget exactly what I did

Fretboard Version 2

Image Type: jpeg (The JPEG image format)
Width: 3888 pixels
Height: 2592 pixels
Camera Brand: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Lens Aperture: Canon 28mm-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard
Date Taken: 2007:12:31 19:56:13
Exposure Time: 1/8 sec.
Aperture Value: 4.38 EV (f/4.6)
ISO Speed Rating: 1600
Flash Fired: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Metering Mode: Pattern
Exposure Program: Normal program
Focal Length: 56.0 mm
Post Processing: None

Lava Lamp

Image Type: jpeg (The JPEG image format)
Width: 3888 pixels
Height: 2592 pixels
Camera Brand: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Lens Aperture: Canon 28mm-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard
Date Taken: 2007:12:18 00:14:45
Exposure Time: 1/15 sec.
Aperture Value: 5.00 EV (f/5.7)
ISO Speed Rating: 800
Flash Fired: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Metering Mode: Pattern
Exposure Program: Creative program (biased toward fast shutter speed)
Focal Length: 90.0 mm
Post Processing: Value Inverted, then Hue and Contrast increased, creating a "Hot" Effect

Canon 15mm Fisheye

Description: Fisheye lens with a 180º angle of view for unique and intriguing effects. The wide depth of field makes it even more interesting. The short minimum focusing distance of 8 in. (20 cm) gives new meaning to close-up shots. The lens has a fixed petal-type hood and a gelatin filter holder at the rear.
Avg. Price: $578.99 USD

Photozone.de Review

Fretboard

Image Type: jpeg (The JPEG image format)
Width: 3888 pixels
Height: 2592 pixels
Camera Brand: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Lens Aperture: Canon 28mm-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard
Date Taken: 2007:12:31 19:56:23
Exposure Time: 1/12 sec.
Aperture Value: 4.38 EV (f/4.6)
ISO Speed Rating: 1600
Flash Fired: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Metering Mode: Pattern
Exposure Program: Normal program
Focal Length: 56.0 mm
Post Processing: None

Chill, Ibanez Prestige

Image Type: jpeg (The JPEG image format)
Width: 3888 pixels
Height: 2592 pixels
Camera Brand: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Lens Aperture: Canon 28mm-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard
Date Taken: 2007:12:31 19:47:13
Exposure Time: 1/15 sec.
Aperture Value: 3.62 EV (f/3.5)
ISO Speed Rating: 1600
Flash Fired: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Metering Mode: Pattern
Exposure Program: Normal program
Focal Length: 28.0 mm
Post Processing: None

7-Eleven Mirror Reflection

Image Type: jpeg (The JPEG image format)
Width: 2480 pixels
Height: 2048 pixels
Camera Brand: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Lens Aperture: Canon 28mm-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Standard
Date Taken: 2007:12:30 19:30:14
Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.
Aperture Value: 5.00 EV (f/5.7)
ISO Speed Rating: 1600
Flash Fired: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Metering Mode: Pattern
Exposure Program: Normal program
Focal Length: 127.0 mm
Post Processing: Contrast and Hue Increased

First Post - Introduction Bitches

This is basically gonna be my online photo storage. I guess if anyone does read this, I might as well describe the stuff that's going on with my photography, but that's not really the point of this. If any actual photgraphers see this and want to know about the technical specs of each photo, I will just post that crap under each image. I might as well try to be official...

If anyone cares, my Flickr is at http://www.flickr.com/photos/22445418@N03/