No more tests! just pictures

bossa · 02-01-2012, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by GnipGnop

Love the car and the macros! Super crisp. What lens are you using on the macros?

Also, great use of the super wide on the windmill shot.

Some tasty gear in that shot. Is that your studio?

bossa · 02-01-2012, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by mark lj

Full width but cropped top and bottom. One to keep revisiting but really want it with snow on the mountains, no wind so I get reflections on the water, maybe a bit of mist here and there, and perhaps a bit of colour in the sky. I don't want for much :-)

Regarding some of your misty shots: Do you add extra 'mist' using the Clarity slider in LR? A couple of recent posts kinda had that look about them.. just curious is all.

Cheers

GnipGnop · 02-01-2012, 09:48 PM

I wish. It's my dream to own a nice collection of analog synths. It was Moog in downtown montreal.

original if anyone is interested...IMGUR sucks some sharpness out but you get the idea

**fs999** · 02-02-2012, 02:16 AM - **1 Like**

Beautiful bird rawr !

Originally posted by GnipGnop

Love the car and the macros! Super crisp. What lens are you using on the macros?

Thank you !

Originally posted by mark lj

Third shot is my favourite Frederic - what lens and settings? Exif seems a bit strange to say the least.

Thank you ! The sky of your shot is fantastic !

Pentax DA* 50-135mm F2.8 SDM + Hoya Pro1 Digital Filter Close-Up N°3

Make PENTAX
Model PENTAX K-5
Exp. Time 1/160
F Number 22.0
Exp.Prog. Aperture-priority AE
Metering Multi-segment
Flash On, Fired
Focal Lg. 103.0 mm
W. B. Manual

**Schraubstock** · 02-02-2012, 03:18 AM

Hi fs999

I know you are going to kill me and so will at least half a dozen others here but I have to do something to this sea spray picture. What happened to it? Your colours are usually spot on but with this one a bit too much blue ink is tinting the spray. It must have slipped through the quality control department.

I made a simple colour correction in OLONEO and now the image almost looks 3D to my eyes. I love to see this image full size, I reckon I will have to wear a Mackintosh not to get wet. If you are offended (and I hope you are not I am happy to remove this picture.)

Did I mention this is a great picture?

Greetings

toothpick · 02-02-2012, 08:31 AM

Gnip Gnop - interesting to see the before and after shots. I often think it's nice to be able to compare the PP that goes into various photos (as I know from my own photos that some are PP'ed more than others)

bossa · 02-02-2012, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by fs999

Beautiful bird rawr !

Thank you !

Thank you ! The sky of your shot is fantastic !

Pentax DA* 50-135mm F2.8 SDM + Hoya Pro1 Digital Filter Close-Up N°3

Make PENTAX
Model PENTAX K-5
Exp. Time 1/160
F Number 22.0
Exp.Prog. Aperture-priority AE
Metering Multi-segment
Flash On, Fired
Focal Lg. 103.0 mm
W. B. Manual

Love these shots Frederic, especially the seascapes.

**bkpix** · 02-03-2012, 07:37 PM

A towhee in the rhodies this morning next to the orchard.

Shot on my K5. ISO 1000. 1/2000th, f/4. Monopod.

The lens is very sharp, but manually focusing it takes a bit of practice, effort and luck.

bossa · 02-03-2012, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by bkpix

A towhee in the rhodies this morning next to the orchard.

Shot on my K5. ISO 1000. 1/2000th, f/4. Monopod.

The lens is very sharp, but manually focusing it takes a bit of practice, effort and luck.

Very nice. With AF I always manage to get a branch or leaf in focus but not quite the subject I intend.

**fs999** · 02-04-2012, 04:30 AM

Originally posted by Schraubstock

Hi fs999

I know you are going to kill me and so will at least half a dozen others here but I have to do something to this sea spray picture. What happened to it? Your colours are usually spot on but with this one a bit too much blue ink is tinting the spray. It must have slipped through the quality control department.

I made a simple colour correction in OLONEO and now the image almost looks 3D to my eyes. I love to see this image full size, I reckon I will have to wear a Mackintosh not to get wet. If you are offended (and I hope you are not I am happy to remove this picture.)

Did I mention this is a great picture?

Greetings

No I will not kill you or harm you in any way

But I must say that the colours are somewhat accurate, Ok I added a little bit too much vibration

The photo was taken in the sun in the West Indies so the water and the sea has this colour.
Here is the redimensioned DNG. The photo is darker because I always underexpose by 1EV and I had a Hoya Pro1 CPL...

bossa · 02-04-2012, 06:17 AM

Whilst Frederic's picture is probably more faithful to reality, I have to say that 'art' is never really about reality and that anything goes as long as you can believe it.

dane.dawg · 02-04-2012, 08:35 AM - **1 Like**

Since its Pentax day, Heres some photos from yesterday.

CuriousEye · 02-04-2012, 11:03 AM

noticed our house cat playing, so i fetched my K-5 and 40mm ltd. to expose my sensor in the feared bulb lighting at ISO 3200.....in the last one Serafina was posing ;-)

Greetings, Sascha

**rod_grant** · 02-04-2012, 11:00 PM

Birds in flight have given me heaps of trouble, but I have take a few that have almost nailed it (for me).
And admittedly they are all low level flight!!
These are all with DA 18-135, the first one at 55mm, the rest at 135mm.
ISO 140, F8, the fisrt at 1/1000 the rest at 1/750
The first one either has CA or oversharpening visible over the beak and head, the rest seem OK to me.

Winder · 02-05-2012, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by toothpick

Gnip Gnop - interesting to see the before and after shots. I often think it's nice to be able to compare the PP that goes into various photos (as I know from my own photos that some are PP'ed more than others)

Nice series. Love the last one. Very narrow DoF and still razor sharp eyes. Great shot.

02-02-2012, 03:18 AM	#2360
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Hi fs999 I know you are going to kill me and so will at least half a dozen others here but I have to do something to this sea spray picture. What happened to it? Your colours are usually spot on but with this one a bit too much blue ink is tinting the spray. It must have slipped through the quality control department. I made a simple colour correction in OLONEO and now the image almost looks 3D to my eyes. I love to see this image full size, I reckon I will have to wear a Mackintosh not to get wet. If you are offended (and I hope you are not I am happy to remove this picture.) Did I mention this is a great picture? Greetings Last edited by Schraubstock; 09-16-2012 at 05:30 PM.

02-03-2012, 07:37 PM	#2363
bkpix Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Creswell, Oregon Photos: Albums Posts: 570	*Using the 645 A 300/4 with 1.4 TC** A towhee in the rhodies this morning next to the orchard. Shot on my K5. ISO 1000. 1/2000th, f/4. Monopod. The lens is very sharp, but manually focusing it takes a bit of practice, effort and luck.

02-04-2012, 11:00 PM	#2369
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Birds in flight have given me heaps of trouble, but I have take a few that have almost nailed it (for me). And admittedly they are all low level flight!! These are all with DA 18-135, the first one at 55mm, the rest at 135mm. ISO 140, F8, the fisrt at 1/1000 the rest at 1/750 The first one either has CA or oversharpening visible over the beak and head, the rest seem OK to me. Attached Images

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02-01-2012, 05:02 PM	#2356
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by GnipGnop Love the car and the macros! Super crisp. What lens are you using on the macros? Also, great use of the super wide on the windmill shot. Some tasty gear in that shot. Is that your studio?

02-01-2012, 05:05 PM	#2357
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by mark lj Full width but cropped top and bottom. One to keep revisiting but really want it with snow on the mountains, no wind so I get reflections on the water, maybe a bit of mist here and there, and perhaps a bit of colour in the sky. I don't want for much :-) Regarding some of your misty shots: Do you add extra 'mist' using the Clarity slider in LR? A couple of recent posts kinda had that look about them.. just curious is all. Cheers

02-01-2012, 09:48 PM	#2358
GnipGnop Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 130	I wish. It's my dream to own a nice collection of analog synths. It was Moog in downtown montreal. original if anyone is interested...IMGUR sucks some sharpness out but you get the idea

02-02-2012, 02:16 AM - 1 Like	#2359
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,646	Beautiful bird rawr ! Originally posted by GnipGnop Love the car and the macros! Super crisp. What lens are you using on the macros? Thank you ! Originally posted by mark lj Third shot is my favourite Frederic - what lens and settings? Exif seems a bit strange to say the least. Thank you ! The sky of your shot is fantastic ! Pentax DA* 50-135mm F2.8 SDM + Hoya Pro1 Digital Filter Close-Up N°3 Make PENTAX Model PENTAX K-5 Exp. Time 1/160 F Number 22.0 Exp.Prog. Aperture-priority AE Metering Multi-segment Flash On, Fired Focal Lg. 103.0 mm W. B. Manual

02-02-2012, 08:31 AM	#2361
toothpick Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 58	Gnip Gnop - interesting to see the before and after shots. I often think it's nice to be able to compare the PP that goes into various photos (as I know from my own photos that some are PP'ed more than others)

02-02-2012, 03:37 PM	#2362
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by fs999 Beautiful bird rawr ! Thank you ! Thank you ! The sky of your shot is fantastic ! Pentax DA* 50-135mm F2.8 SDM + Hoya Pro1 Digital Filter Close-Up N°3 Make PENTAX Model PENTAX K-5 Exp. Time 1/160 F Number 22.0 Exp.Prog. Aperture-priority AE Metering Multi-segment Flash On, Fired Focal Lg. 103.0 mm W. B. Manual Love these shots Frederic, especially the seascapes.

02-03-2012, 07:48 PM	#2364
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by bkpix A towhee in the rhodies this morning next to the orchard. Shot on my K5. ISO 1000. 1/2000th, f/4. Monopod. The lens is very sharp, but manually focusing it takes a bit of practice, effort and luck. Very nice. With AF I always manage to get a branch or leaf in focus but not quite the subject I intend.

02-04-2012, 06:17 AM	#2366
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Whilst Frederic's picture is probably more faithful to reality, I have to say that 'art' is never really about reality and that anything goes as long as you can believe it.

02-04-2012, 08:35 AM - 1 Like	#2367
dane.dawg Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,436	Since its Pentax day, Heres some photos from yesterday.

02-05-2012, 08:12 AM	#2370
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by toothpick Gnip Gnop - interesting to see the before and after shots. I often think it's nice to be able to compare the PP that goes into various photos (as I know from my own photos that some are PP'ed more than others) Nice series. Love the last one. Very narrow DoF and still razor sharp eyes. Great shot.