2 misc Images

*mhertel* · 08-13-2008, 12:53 PM

I've shot these 2 pics a while back and I like them, but I feel they could somehow be even better, so I figured I post here and find out

Shot with the FA 50

Shot with the Vivitar 105

todd · 08-13-2008, 02:08 PM

For me the hood ornament isn't completely sharp on the tip (paws and head), and if it could have been, maybe changing your angle slightly, that would have helped it to go with the dof to fade from front to back more evenly. Still a great shot though.

Your spider shot has got to be one of my favorite spider shots I have ever seen! awesome. I could imagine you playing with the pp to see what you could do to make the spider stand out even more...

*mhertel* · 08-13-2008, 04:35 PM

Thanks for the comments.. I tried a few shots with that ornament, but could never get the ford logo and the ornament totally into focus

The spider shot could have used a decent flash, had to use the internal one as I didnt have my 360 then..

Lowell Goudge · 08-13-2008, 07:53 PM

I think the hood orniment is blurred due to lack of depth of field, as I note you shot af F2.4. I guess it depends on what you want to achieve, I like the hood fading out of focus, but to get the entire orniment sharp, you either need to have it all on one plane, so it is all in focus or stop down more. It is a tough call.

The spider is an interesting angle, and again any lack of focus is the same issue of depth of field vs interesting view point.

Maybe on the spider, since youare stopped down well at F8, it is the point of focus that you could have played with just a little, focusing further back, perhaps more on the thorax. Just as a reminder, when dealing with hyper focal distance and range of acceptable focus, it is 1/3 in front of optimum focus and 2/3 behind. You are probably focused just a hair (no pun intended) too close.

hope this helps

axl · 08-16-2008, 04:47 PM

the ornament shot is nice, but the spider is just great... one of the best spider shots I've seen so far...

*mhertel* · 08-16-2008, 05:26 PM

Thanks for the comments! I've submitted the Spider pic to the Pentax Gallery, lets see how far it gets

cupic · 08-16-2008, 11:23 PM

First ones very tasteful and class is shown
Second one is graphic and nicely composed

cheers

*roentarre* · 08-17-2008, 12:54 AM

The bokeh from the first shot is really creamy with bold colour. I love the feel from the image itself.

Jimbo · 08-17-2008, 12:53 PM

The first one works well for me though there is something about the second one that makes me want to stay inside!! Great spider shot. . Being a fellow BCer... help too... JIMBO

*rparmar* · 08-17-2008, 03:22 PM

I concur with the others... great spider.

As to the first shot here's how I'd improve it: Clean the car. Really!

*mhertel* · 08-17-2008, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by rparmar

I concur with the others... great spider.

As to the first shot here's how I'd improve it: Clean the car. Really!

Hehe, yup that would help.. but it was taken at a car show and is not my car

*Clicker* · 08-20-2008, 08:09 AM

Dam it, i almost smacked my monitor when the second photo showed up LOL

I like both, composition is excellent but i'm a P&S guy so take it with a grain of salt

MRRiley · 08-20-2008, 10:26 AM

Glad to hear that you submitted the spider to the PPG... If i see it during my voting it'll get a firm YES from me. Awesome and unique shot!

*mhertel* · 08-20-2008, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by MRRiley

Glad to hear that you submitted the spider to the PPG... If i see it during my voting it'll get a firm YES from me. Awesome and unique shot!

Thank you!

*mhertel* · 09-15-2008, 02:28 PM

Well, the spider pic didnt make it into the PPG

I'm not submitting anything there anymore.. it takes ages and you have no idea why it was declined at the end..