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Portrait of my girlfriend · **1 Like**

This was part of some test shots I took of my girlfriend with my brand new D-FA 100mm Macro WR and I'd say this is by far the sharpest and most wonderful lens I've ever touched. (I only shoot DSLRs since last year though, lol).

slowpez · 02-14-2011, 09:25 AM

Lovely girl and lovely shot. Beautifully done.

G-Diesel · 02-14-2011, 11:40 AM

Thank you so much.

**dcmsox2004** · 02-14-2011, 12:16 PM

lovely composition... great expression/angle.. the b+w processing adds that special lighting contrast... very nicely crafted marco... dave m

borno · 02-14-2011, 03:22 PM

A very nice portrait, I'll bet she is pleased also!

**eaglem** · 02-14-2011, 03:31 PM

I find this to be a great shot that captures the eye, the clarity is excellent!

G-Diesel · 02-14-2011, 06:14 PM

Thank you all!

Originally posted by borno

A very nice portrait, I'll bet she is pleased also!

She is, but while my keeper ratio of the photos I take from her is around 9 in each 10, her keeper ratio is about 1 in each 100. Women are a lot pickier than men I suppose...

Last edited by G-Diesel; 02-14-2011 at 06:47 PM.

**Scottnorwo** · 02-14-2011, 06:21 PM

wonderful portrait. beautiful girl, sharp photo. enjoy the lens

charliezap · 02-14-2011, 06:49 PM

real nice shot--That lens is on my short list for a new toy.---charliezap

G-Diesel · 02-15-2011, 06:09 AM

Thanks! Just came back from a test under rainy weather and it behaved like heaven with the K-5. It is so good it makes me crave for a DA35 limited because of the focal length. Or maybe a DA 55...LBA is killing me!

ll_coffee_lP · 02-15-2011, 05:57 PM

While I'm not normally a fan of angled shots I do find this one compelling. The lighting is good, the b/w treatment has the right amount of contrast, and the crop is flattering. The subject is pleasant to look at also.

A possible suggestion for next time is to add a tiny bit more DOF to the image so that both eyes are in focus.

Great shot!

c[_]

MRRiley · 02-16-2011, 07:13 PM

Beautiful portrait. Well done!

Mike

RobG · 02-17-2011, 02:43 AM

Fabulous shot!

Frogfish · 02-17-2011, 03:21 AM

Gorgeous girl, gorgeous shot. Well done !

**Ash** · 02-17-2011, 03:45 AM

Classic look, classic shot, classic processing.
Apart from the aforementioned DoF issue, it's just about perfect. And a beautiful subject, also.

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02-14-2011, 09:25 AM	#2
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Lovely girl and lovely shot. Beautifully done.

02-14-2011, 11:40 AM	#3
G-Diesel Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leiria - Portugal Posts: 65 Original Poster	Thank you so much.

02-14-2011, 12:16 PM	#4
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	lovely composition... great expression/angle.. the b+w processing adds that special lighting contrast... very nicely crafted marco... dave m

02-14-2011, 03:22 PM	#5
borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	A very nice portrait, I'll bet she is pleased also!

02-14-2011, 03:31 PM	#6
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,165	I find this to be a great shot that captures the eye, the clarity is excellent!

02-14-2011, 06:14 PM	#7
G-Diesel Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leiria - Portugal Posts: 65 Original Poster	Thank you all! Originally posted by borno A very nice portrait, I'll bet she is pleased also! She is, but while my keeper ratio of the photos I take from her is around 9 in each 10, her keeper ratio is about 1 in each 100. Women are a lot pickier than men I suppose... Last edited by G-Diesel; 02-14-2011 at 06:47 PM.

02-14-2011, 06:21 PM	#8
Scottnorwo Millionth Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stafford, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,086	wonderful portrait. beautiful girl, sharp photo. enjoy the lens

02-14-2011, 06:49 PM	#9
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	real nice shot--That lens is on my short list for a new toy.---charliezap

02-15-2011, 06:09 AM	#10
G-Diesel Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leiria - Portugal Posts: 65 Original Poster	Thanks! Just came back from a test under rainy weather and it behaved like heaven with the K-5. It is so good it makes me crave for a DA35 limited because of the focal length. Or maybe a DA 55...LBA is killing me!

02-15-2011, 05:57 PM	#11
ll_coffee_lP Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,972	While I'm not normally a fan of angled shots I do find this one compelling. The lighting is good, the b/w treatment has the right amount of contrast, and the crop is flattering. The subject is pleasant to look at also. A possible suggestion for next time is to add a tiny bit more DOF to the image so that both eyes are in focus. Great shot! c[_]

02-16-2011, 07:13 PM	#12
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Beautiful portrait. Well done! Mike

02-17-2011, 02:43 AM	#13
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	Fabulous shot!

02-17-2011, 03:21 AM	#14
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Gorgeous girl, gorgeous shot. Well done !

02-17-2011, 03:45 AM	#15
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Classic look, classic shot, classic processing. Apart from the aforementioned DoF issue, it's just about perfect. And a beautiful subject, also.

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