What is this %$&#?* (No. 1)?

Ray Pulley · 03-04-2011, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by bxf

Just to show that with my K20D, I didn't have the type of problems I'm having with the K5. Also, since I recall some post not long ago stating that the poster was tired of the images being posted and asking for something a bit more anatomical, these should provide some relief

Maybe now we can put to bed the notion that the original K5 shots are a result of your obvious inability to take a good image of this lovely lady due to your lack of skill...

Nice shots.

Ray

Smeggypants · 03-04-2011, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by Ray Pulley

Maybe now we can put to bed the notion that the original K5 shots are a result of your obvious inability to take a good image of this lovely lady due to your lack of skill...

Nice shots.

Ray

Yup those K20D shots are great.

Especially the one on the bottom left

bxf · 03-05-2011, 04:09 AM

Originally posted by Ray Pulley

Maybe now we can put to bed the notion that the original K5 shots are a result of your obvious inability to take a good image of this lovely lady due to your lack of skill...

Nice shots.

Ray

Originally posted by Smeggypants

Yup those K20D shots are great.

Especially the one on the bottom left

Thanks, but they're just home snapshots, actually. Interesting how a nice subject can sometimes compensate for lack of proper technique.

Ray Pulley · 03-05-2011, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by bxf

Thanks, but they're just home snapshots, actually. Interesting how a nice subject can sometimes compensate for lack of proper technique.

The subject does matter, of course, but I especially like the image with the white top where her face has a small splash of light on it.

The images do look somewht soft, but I presume that is a PP choice in the tradition of glamour or fashion shots. I use a technique in PP that gives me the slightly softer or smoother skin like this while keeping fine details nice and sharp (like the eyes). It is a bit time-consuming, however.

A little fill light off camera (if possible) would be helpful in most of these shots, IMO, but for "snapshots" they are just fine.

Anyway, a bit OT, I guess, so maybe we should start a portrait thread so we can discuss the OT parts more and let this thread get back to the K5 and how well it focuses for you (or not).

Ray

Smeggypants · 03-05-2011, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by bxf

Thanks, but they're just home snapshots, actually. Interesting how a nice subject can sometimes compensate for lack of proper technique.

I just judge a pic on how it pleases my eye or not, so subject makes an awful lot difference. but none the less you've captured her beauty well

03-04-2011, 05:36 PM	#61
Ray Pulley Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fallon Nevada Photos: Albums Posts: 504	K5 Problems Clearly User Error Originally posted by bxf Just to show that with my K20D, I didn't have the type of problems I'm having with the K5. Also, since I recall some post not long ago stating that the poster was tired of the images being posted and asking for something a bit more anatomical, these should provide some relief Maybe now we can put to bed the notion that the original K5 shots are a result of your obvious inability to take a good image of this lovely lady due to your lack of skill... Nice shots. Ray

03-05-2011, 07:38 AM	#64
Ray Pulley Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fallon Nevada Photos: Albums Posts: 504	Technique is OK Originally posted by bxf Thanks, but they're just home snapshots, actually. Interesting how a nice subject can sometimes compensate for lack of proper technique. The subject does matter, of course, but I especially like the image with the white top where her face has a small splash of light on it. The images do look somewht soft, but I presume that is a PP choice in the tradition of glamour or fashion shots. I use a technique in PP that gives me the slightly softer or smoother skin like this while keeping fine details nice and sharp (like the eyes). It is a bit time-consuming, however. A little fill light off camera (if possible) would be helpful in most of these shots, IMO, but for "snapshots" they are just fine. Anyway, a bit OT, I guess, so maybe we should start a portrait thread so we can discuss the OT parts more and let this thread get back to the K5 and how well it focuses for you (or not). Ray

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03-04-2011, 06:13 PM	#62
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	Originally posted by Ray Pulley Maybe now we can put to bed the notion that the original K5 shots are a result of your obvious inability to take a good image of this lovely lady due to your lack of skill... Nice shots. Ray Yup those K20D shots are great. Especially the one on the bottom left

03-05-2011, 04:09 AM	#63
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ray Pulley Maybe now we can put to bed the notion that the original K5 shots are a result of your obvious inability to take a good image of this lovely lady due to your lack of skill... Nice shots. Ray Originally posted by Smeggypants Yup those K20D shots are great. Especially the one on the bottom left Thanks, but they're just home snapshots, actually. Interesting how a nice subject can sometimes compensate for lack of proper technique.

03-05-2011, 10:35 AM	#65
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	Originally posted by bxf Thanks, but they're just home snapshots, actually. Interesting how a nice subject can sometimes compensate for lack of proper technique. I just judge a pic on how it pleases my eye or not, so subject makes an awful lot difference. but none the less you've captured her beauty well