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Popcorn!! · 06:41 PM

Here is a shot of some unpopped popcorn. This was taken with a Tamron SP 90mm adaptall lens. My question is which is better, the full size image or the crop? Or do you think something in between would be best?

SpecialK · 10-25-2007, 06:47 PM

Technically they are both good shots and that is a nice lens.

However, the subject is pretty boring. It could use something to break up the monotony. I would use a single popped kernel perhaps, as an accent and focal point. Or even a cold pat of butter.

ve2vfd · 10-25-2007, 06:53 PM

Funny you should mention the single popped kernel, I was thinking exactly the same thing.

I do like the first one though, there is a certain monotony, well, no I should say anonyminity with all the kernels looking the same there.

Pat

JamesD · 10-25-2007, 06:58 PM

The first one tells you what the subject is whereas the second leaves you guessing (i.e. could be bulbs).

Mr Hyde · 10-25-2007, 07:34 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. Here is my version of what you suggested. Is this one any better?

skaktuss · 10-25-2007, 10:24 PM

Is that a 100% crop?
It looks like this lens produces prety sharp pics.

SpecialK · 10-25-2007, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by Mr Hyde

Thanks for the suggestions. Here is my version of what you suggested. Is this one any better?

Yes, much better. The eye has somewhere to go.

ve2vfd · 10-25-2007, 10:47 PM

I agree

The popped kernel really completes the picture

Pat

Mr Hyde · 10-26-2007, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by skaktuss

Is that a 100% crop?
It looks like this lens produces prety sharp pics.

Yes, the crop in the first post is 100% crop.

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10-25-2007, 06:47 PM	#2
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Technically they are both good shots and that is a nice lens. However, the subject is pretty boring. It could use something to break up the monotony. I would use a single popped kernel perhaps, as an accent and focal point. Or even a cold pat of butter. Last edited by SpecialK; 10-25-2007 at 10:32 PM.

10-25-2007, 07:34 PM	#5
Mr Hyde Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 760 Original Poster	as you requested Thanks for the suggestions. Here is my version of what you suggested. Is this one any better? Last edited by Mr Hyde; 02-18-2008 at 09:33 PM.

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10-25-2007, 06:53 PM	#3
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	Funny you should mention the single popped kernel, I was thinking exactly the same thing. I do like the first one though, there is a certain monotony, well, no I should say anonyminity with all the kernels looking the same there. Pat

10-25-2007, 06:58 PM	#4
JamesD Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 536	The first one tells you what the subject is whereas the second leaves you guessing (i.e. could be bulbs).

10-25-2007, 10:24 PM	#6
skaktuss Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Latvia Photos: Gallery Posts: 259	Is that a 100% crop? It looks like this lens produces prety sharp pics.

10-25-2007, 10:34 PM	#7
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Originally posted by Mr Hyde Thanks for the suggestions. Here is my version of what you suggested. Is this one any better? Yes, much better. The eye has somewhere to go.

10-25-2007, 10:47 PM	#8
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	I agree The popped kernel really completes the picture Pat

10-26-2007, 05:26 AM	#9
Mr Hyde Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 760 Original Poster	Originally posted by skaktuss Is that a 100% crop? It looks like this lens produces prety sharp pics. Yes, the crop in the first post is 100% crop.

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