Grotere kaart weergeven
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
EOS-1D MarkIII AI servo auto focus manual link
EOS-1D MarkIII AI servo auto focus
About improving the AF by optimizing the AF settings.
About improving the AF by optimizing the AF settings.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
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Enrico Franzoi
Enrico Franzoi
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
Italian professional cyclo-cross and road bicycle racer, currently riding for UCI ProTeam Liquigas
Saturday, October 17, 2009
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Niels Albert
Niels Albert
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
World champion cyclo-cross Niels Albert during the first Superprestige race in Ruddervoorde, Belgium.
De Kannibaal Van Baal
Sven Nijs
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
Belgian cyclo-cross champion Sven Nijs photographed during the first 2009 Super Prestige cyclo-cross in Ruddervoorde, Belgium. The former world champion won the race.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Thijs Al
Thijs Al
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
Photographed in Ruddervoorde while training before the first Super Prestige cyclo-cross race in 2009.
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Frank Vandenbroucke dies
Frank Vandenbroucke
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
Frank Vandenbroucke has died while on holiday in Senegal.
I would like to offer my condolences to his family and friends.
Photo: Criterium Bavikhove, 6 september 2009.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
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Friday, October 09, 2009
Juan José Haedo
Franco-Belge sprint stage 4 in Tournai, Belgium. Winner is Juan José Haedo from Team Saxo Bank.
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Thursday, October 08, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Cadel Evans wins world championship road race 2009
Cadel Evans
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
Cadel Evans has become Australia's first cycling road race world champion, winning in Mendrisio, Switzerland.
Picture photographed after the race in Bavikhove 2008.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Alberto Contador Velasco
Alberto Contador Velasco
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
Bicycle racer Alberto Contador. Nickname El Pistolero.
Photo captured in Bavikhove, Belgium.
Wearing the Yellow jersey as he won the Tour de France edition 2009.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
El Pistolero and The Cannibal
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Alberto Contador and 'Eddy Merckx' nicknamed respectively El Pistolero and 'The Cannibal'. I believe they call the latter the 'Retro Eddy Merckx'. Photographed before the 2009 bicycle race in Bavikhove.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Canon's Back-Button Auto Focus
Andy Schleck
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
Canon's Back-Button Auto Focus
This link explains this feature very well.
In this picture you notice cyclist Andy Schleck. Back-button allows you to turn off the AF momentarily if something interferes with the subject you're tracking. For instance in this case there could be another cyclist, a colleague photographer and so forth between the lens and the cyclist.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Brazilian Samba Dancer
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From wikipedia
In addition to rhythm and bar set musically, historically brings in itself a whole culture of food (dishes for specific occasions), dances varied ((miudinho, coco, samba de roda, pernada), parties, clothes (shoe nozzle fine, linen shirt, etc), and the NAIF painting of established names such as Nelson Sargento, Guilherme de Brito and Heitor dos Prazeres, and anonymous artists community (painters, sculptors, designers and stylists) that makes the clothes, costumes, carnival floats and cars opens the wings of schools of samba.
Samba versus Bossa Nova
Samba and...Bossa Nova
From wikipedia...
The musical style evolved from samba but is more complex harmonically and less percussive. Additionally, Bossa Nova emerged primarily from the upscale beachside neighborhoods of Rio De Janeiro vs. Samba's origins in favelas of Rio. Certain similar elements were already evident, even influencing Western classical music like Gershwin's Cuban Overture which has the characteristic 'Latin' clave rhythm. The influence on bossa nova of jazz styles such as cool jazz is often debated by historians and fans, but a similar "cool sensibility" is apparent. Bossa nova was developed in Brazil in 1958 by João Gilberto, with Elizete Cardoso's recording of Chega de Saudade on the Canção do Amor Demais LP, composed by VinÃcius de Moraes (lyrics) and Antonio Carlos Jobim (music). The song was soon after released by Gilberto.
You Tube video.
Luciana Souza-The new Bossa Nova
Monday, August 24, 2009
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Saturday, August 22, 2009
Sindicato Sonico
Picture taken at the Antilliaanse Feesten in Houthalen Belgium.
Info on their site
Sindicato Sonico
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
Info on their site
Sindicato Sonico
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
Monday, August 17, 2009
Aimelia Lias
Kinshasa, Congo.
In the foreground you notice one of the female dancers.
Aimelia Lias's music is soukous which is African music. Origin is the Congolese Rumba and Congolese Rumba was influenced by Cuban music back in sixties.
Photo location: Antilliaanse Feesten in Houthalen.
In the foreground you notice one of the female dancers.
Aimelia Lias's music is soukous which is African music. Origin is the Congolese Rumba and Congolese Rumba was influenced by Cuban music back in sixties.
Photo location: Antilliaanse Feesten in Houthalen.
Bomba Estéreo
Bogotà , Colombia.
Female singer Li Saumet photographed at the Antilliaanse Feesten in Houthalen.
Cumbia music is a typical Colombian music style.
you tube
Female singer Li Saumet photographed at the Antilliaanse Feesten in Houthalen.
Cumbia music is a typical Colombian music style.
you tube
Monday, August 03, 2009
sunrise Namib Naukluft Park
These are mountains in sunrise light photographed in Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia.
I captured this at 06:15 or so in the morning just after leaving the Le Mirage Desert Lodge & Spa.
Le Mirage Desert Lodge & Spa is located 21 km from Sesriem the entrance gate to the Namib Naukluft Park and Sossusvlei.
Sesriem/Sossusvlei region
Itinerary selfdrive that can be viewed on the map:
Stage 2 Rehoboth-Sesriem
Stage 3 Sesriem-Solitaire
Stage 4 Solitaire-Swakopmund
So this is captured at the beginning of Stage 3 Sesriem-Solitaire. More detailed: Le Mirage-Sesriem-Sossusvlei-Dead vlei-Sesriem-Solitaire.
I applied a new Photoshop sharpening technique here. At least for me. It's the Smart sharpening command explained by Deke McClelland. Video link.
Normally I do the sharpening either in Adobe Camera Raw or within Photoshop using the Unsharp mask command situated just below the above mentioned Smart sharpening command within the Photoshop CS4's Filter menu.
The other corrections were done in Adobe Camera raw within Lightroom and Photoshop CS4. Notice that sky was blurred through Gaussian blur.
I captured this at 06:15 or so in the morning just after leaving the Le Mirage Desert Lodge & Spa.
Le Mirage Desert Lodge & Spa is located 21 km from Sesriem the entrance gate to the Namib Naukluft Park and Sossusvlei.
Sesriem/Sossusvlei region
Itinerary selfdrive that can be viewed on the map:
Stage 2 Rehoboth-Sesriem
Stage 3 Sesriem-Solitaire
Stage 4 Solitaire-Swakopmund
So this is captured at the beginning of Stage 3 Sesriem-Solitaire. More detailed: Le Mirage-Sesriem-Sossusvlei-Dead vlei-Sesriem-Solitaire.
I applied a new Photoshop sharpening technique here. At least for me. It's the Smart sharpening command explained by Deke McClelland. Video link.
Normally I do the sharpening either in Adobe Camera Raw or within Photoshop using the Unsharp mask command situated just below the above mentioned Smart sharpening command within the Photoshop CS4's Filter menu.
The other corrections were done in Adobe Camera raw within Lightroom and Photoshop CS4. Notice that sky was blurred through Gaussian blur.
Saturday, August 01, 2009
This young male is one of three brothers. Farmers found them after they killed their mother in an attempt to protect their cattle. They were brought into the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia.
They were very young when captured and thus were unable to learn their hunting skills from their mother. These Cheetahs will have to stay their whole life into the CCF and cannot be introduced into their habitat again 'cause they have no survival chances.
From wikipedia
Males are very sociable and will group together for life, usually with their brothers in the same litter; although if a cub is the only male in the litter then two or three lone males may group up, or a lone male may join an existing group. These groups are called coalitions.
They were very young when captured and thus were unable to learn their hunting skills from their mother. These Cheetahs will have to stay their whole life into the CCF and cannot be introduced into their habitat again 'cause they have no survival chances.
From wikipedia
Males are very sociable and will group together for life, usually with their brothers in the same litter; although if a cub is the only male in the litter then two or three lone males may group up, or a lone male may join an existing group. These groups are called coalitions.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Planets
Flash movie by Annick Vanderschelden 2009
Music by Aaron Dunn Sonata No.1. Instrument: Piano.
Edited (trimmed) in Soundbooth CS4.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Depth-of-field calculator
In the Canon Professional Newsletter (CPN) July 2009 you can find a technical article titled Tools: Depth-of-field calculator
It defines briefly the depth-of-field concept and how the former can be applied in photography. For example isolating a subject through a shallow depth-of-field. Furthermore it deals with the variables you need to take into account when calculating the depth-of-field such as the Circle of confusion. The Circle of confusion represents the largest blurred circle that can still be clearly defined by the human eye from a given distance.
Some assumptions were made to develop the calculator.
About the calculator...
You can select your EOS Canon camera, fill in the focal length, select the f-stop and finally the focus distance. The calculator will immediately tell you the 'Near limit of focus', the 'Far limit of focus', the 'Total depth-of-field' and the 'Hyperfocal distance'.
Example 1:
Input:
I'm shooting a lion somewhere in Africa with my 400mm, the distance between the lion is more or less 15 metres, the aperture is 2,8 and the body is a EOS 1D-MarkIII.
So the Depth-of-Field calculator says:
Near limit of focus: 14,9 m
Far limit of focus: 15,1 m
Total depth-of-field: 0,23m
Hyperfocal distance: 1905,2m.
The conclusion might be that the Total depth-of-field is too shallow here and it would be recommended to have a smaller aperture. For example f/5,6 generates 0,46 metres and f/8 0,66 meters.
Notice that the hyperfocal distance is 1905,2 metres; focus at 952,6 metres and things are sharp between 952,6 metres and infinity.
Example 2:
Input:
A 350D body with a zoom lens at focal length 22 mm and the aperture is f/8. The subject distance is 4 meters.
Depth-of Field calculator:
Near limit-of-focus: 1.78m
Far limit of focus: Infinity
Total Depth-of-Field: Infinite
Hyperfocal distance: 3,21 metres.
So everything between 1,605 metres and infinity will be sharp here.
Example 3:
Input:
I'm photographing a small bird such as a weaver approximately 4 meters away with a 400mm lens at an aperture f/2,8. This will generate a Total depth-of-field of 0,01 meter.
Through this calculator you'll quickly see that for example f/8 @ 6 meters is much better as you'll 0,08 meter room which will result in a sharper bird overall.
In my opinion this Depth-of-Field Calculator tool is a very useful and efficient tool as it just gives you an idea of the amount of depth-of-field you will have in certain situations.
Threaded view TrekNature forums Depth-of-field calculator.
It defines briefly the depth-of-field concept and how the former can be applied in photography. For example isolating a subject through a shallow depth-of-field. Furthermore it deals with the variables you need to take into account when calculating the depth-of-field such as the Circle of confusion. The Circle of confusion represents the largest blurred circle that can still be clearly defined by the human eye from a given distance.
Some assumptions were made to develop the calculator.
About the calculator...
You can select your EOS Canon camera, fill in the focal length, select the f-stop and finally the focus distance. The calculator will immediately tell you the 'Near limit of focus', the 'Far limit of focus', the 'Total depth-of-field' and the 'Hyperfocal distance'.
Example 1:
Input:
I'm shooting a lion somewhere in Africa with my 400mm, the distance between the lion is more or less 15 metres, the aperture is 2,8 and the body is a EOS 1D-MarkIII.
So the Depth-of-Field calculator says:
Near limit of focus: 14,9 m
Far limit of focus: 15,1 m
Total depth-of-field: 0,23m
Hyperfocal distance: 1905,2m.
The conclusion might be that the Total depth-of-field is too shallow here and it would be recommended to have a smaller aperture. For example f/5,6 generates 0,46 metres and f/8 0,66 meters.
Notice that the hyperfocal distance is 1905,2 metres; focus at 952,6 metres and things are sharp between 952,6 metres and infinity.
Example 2:
Input:
A 350D body with a zoom lens at focal length 22 mm and the aperture is f/8. The subject distance is 4 meters.
Depth-of Field calculator:
Near limit-of-focus: 1.78m
Far limit of focus: Infinity
Total Depth-of-Field: Infinite
Hyperfocal distance: 3,21 metres.
So everything between 1,605 metres and infinity will be sharp here.
Example 3:
Input:
I'm photographing a small bird such as a weaver approximately 4 meters away with a 400mm lens at an aperture f/2,8. This will generate a Total depth-of-field of 0,01 meter.
Through this calculator you'll quickly see that for example f/8 @ 6 meters is much better as you'll 0,08 meter room which will result in a sharper bird overall.
In my opinion this Depth-of-Field Calculator tool is a very useful and efficient tool as it just gives you an idea of the amount of depth-of-field you will have in certain situations.
Threaded view TrekNature forums Depth-of-field calculator.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Jackal
In jackal society the social unit is that of a monogamous pair which defends its territory from other pairs. These territories are defended by vigorously chasing intruding rivals and marking landmarks around the territory with urine and feces. The territory may be large enough to hold some young adults who stay with their parents until they establish their own territory. Jackals may occasionally assemble in small packs, for example to scavenge a carcass, but normally hunt alone or as a pair. 
This animal, a Black-backed jackal is photographed in Etosha National park, Namibia. More specifically in Okaukuejo Rest Camp at the waterhole. December 2008. Capture time: 18:10.
Photo is a crop and a resized version of the original file.
Developed in Lightroom 2.0 and Photoshop CS4.
This animal, a Black-backed jackal is photographed in Etosha National park, Namibia. More specifically in Okaukuejo Rest Camp at the waterhole. December 2008. Capture time: 18:10.
Photo is a crop and a resized version of the original file.
Developed in Lightroom 2.0 and Photoshop CS4.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Oryx gazella
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The gemsbok or gemsbuck(Oryx gazella) is a large African antelope, of the Oryx genus. The name is derived from the Dutch name of the male chamois, Gemsbok. Although there are some superficial similarities in appearance(especially in the colour of the face area), the chamois and the oryx are not closely related.
Photo is captured in Etosha National Park, Namibia. In December 2008.
The gemsbok or gemsbuck(Oryx gazella) is a large African antelope, of the Oryx genus. The name is derived from the Dutch name of the male chamois, Gemsbok. Although there are some superficial similarities in appearance(especially in the colour of the face area), the chamois and the oryx are not closely related.
Photo is captured in Etosha National Park, Namibia. In December 2008.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Jurgen Van Den Broeck
Jurgen Van Den Broeck
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
Jurgen Van Den Broeck (born February 1, 1983 in Herentals) is a Belgian professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam Silence-Lotto.Wikipedia.
Etosha landscape
Etosha National Park is a national park in the Kunene Region of northwestern Namibia.. From wikipedia...
North okay, western not really.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Road Bicycle Racing and Cyclo-cross photographs
Annick Vanderschelden's set in Flickr titled:
Road Bicycle Racing and Cyclo-cross photographs
Road Bicycle Racing and Cyclo-cross photographs
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Sugar Jackson
KO loss against Selcuk Aydin in Besiktas Cola Turka Arena, Istanbul, Turkey.
2009-07-11.
Sugar Jackson
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
Photo taken in Lotto Arena, Merksem, Antwerpen, Belgium. EBU (European) welterweight title against Viktor Plotnikov(photo below).
2009-07-11.
Sugar Jackson
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
Photo taken in Lotto Arena, Merksem, Antwerpen, Belgium. EBU (European) welterweight title against Viktor Plotnikov(photo below).
Simon Vinkenoog
Simon Vinkenoog died today.
Simon Vinkenoog
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
About photo...
Photo capture date: Sunday, February 17 2008.
Place: Schouwburg 30CC, Bondgenotenlaan, Leuven.
Event: Kulturama 2008 and 'Het verdriet van België'(Hugo Claus).
Simon Vinkenoog wrote about this moment in his webstek. Webstek Simon Vinkenoog; click on 'Kersvers Archief' and go to '17 Februari 2008'.
Click on the photo to view a larger version and the Flickr keywording.
Simon Vinkenoog
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
About photo...
Photo capture date: Sunday, February 17 2008.
Place: Schouwburg 30CC, Bondgenotenlaan, Leuven.
Event: Kulturama 2008 and 'Het verdriet van België'(Hugo Claus).
Simon Vinkenoog wrote about this moment in his webstek. Webstek Simon Vinkenoog; click on 'Kersvers Archief' and go to '17 Februari 2008'.
Click on the photo to view a larger version and the Flickr keywording.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Antwerp Fashion 2009. Catwalk photo.
Antwerp Fashion 2009. Catwalk photo.
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
Catwalk photo. Antwerp Fashion 2009 show.
Monday, July 06, 2009
Sinksenfoor Antwerpen
Photographed in Antwerp at the funfair. Developed and edited respectively in Adobe Lightroom 2.4 and Photoshop CS4.
Sinksenfoor Antwerp
Sinksenfoor Antwerp
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
The location is the Sinksenfoor 2009 in Antwerp.
Edited in Lightroom 2.4 and Photoshop CS4. Mainly in Adobe Camera Raw.
New York in Antwerp
The location is the Sinksenfoor 2009 in Antwerp.
Edited in Lightroom 2.4 and Photoshop CS4. Mainly in Adobe Camera Raw.
Edited in Lightroom 2.4 and Photoshop CS4. Mainly in Adobe Camera Raw.
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Andy Schleck
Road racing cyclist Andy Schleck, photographed in Bavikhove, Belgium. In April 2009 he won the biggest victory in his career so far in Liege-Bastogne-Liege.
Andy Schleck
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
Andy Schleck
Originally uploaded by annick vanderschelden
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