People Shomanique

Shomanique · 04:59 PM

Going for a couple different looks in this shoot with Shomanique...
(K-7, all shots)

Voigtlander Nokton 58mm 1.4 SLII

DA 35mm 2.8

Voigtlander Nokton 58mm 1.4 SLII

doublepower · 04-28-2011, 12:13 AM

Nice work.

downunderman · 04-28-2011, 01:24 AM

Nice work there

kheldour · 04-28-2011, 01:28 AM

why do you shoot with wide open aperture? Too much blur. None of the pictures is really sharp.

Use "single point AF" on the front eye. If the eyes are not sharp you won't get the attention.

EricT · 04-28-2011, 11:57 AM

Nice work! I especially like how you kept the skin natural looking, I see way too much plastic looking skin these day.

aleonx3 · 04-28-2011, 01:22 PM

Nice work....

Originally posted by kheldour

why do you shoot with wide open aperture? Too much blur. None of the pictures is really sharp.

Use "single point AF" on the front eye. If the eyes are not sharp you won't get the attention.

Show me what you mean by sharp....

kheldour · 04-28-2011, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by aleonx3

Show me what you mean by sharp....

suro · 04-28-2011, 10:08 PM

Nice light - first five photos

alan_smithee_photos · 05-04-2011, 11:01 AM

Been slammed at work. Just getting to this now. Re: kheldour's comments:

Originally posted by kheldour

why do you shoot with wide open aperture? Too much blur. None of the pictures is really sharp.

None of these shots are wide open. (I rarely shoot wide open.) The info in order is:
1. 1/400th @ f/5
2. 1/125th @ f/4
3. 1/160th @ f/4
4. 1/50th @ f/4.5
5. 1/50th @ f/4
(Arguably these last two are a little slow for hand-held but I'm happy with the result.)

Re: sharpness, I think these are plenty sharp for my taste (here's a full-size version of the first shot: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5269/5659362338_50669d9335_o.jpg). And as a general comment, I think the obsession some folks have with sharpness is kind of goofy. There are tons of amazing images for photographers far better than I'll ever be that aren't anywhere near "razor sharp" and that's --> okay.

There are lots of places where extreme sharpness isn't even desirable. Take this model: she's beautiful (imo) but her skin is not great. I much prefer to see her skin softened a bit and have blemishes removed (without making her look airbrushed) than have everything in the highest def possible.

Originally posted by kheldour

Use "single point AF" on the front eye. If the eyes are not sharp you won't get the attention.

AF is grand with AF lenses but it doesn't get you far with a Nokton.

And focus confirmation sorta works but isn't bulletproof either.

Thx again to all the commenters.

tpg2 · 05-04-2011, 08:23 PM

Nice shots...all of them!
You did some nice work! Thanks for sharing!
Tom

bickrs · 05-04-2011, 11:31 PM

Great series. My favourite is probably #2

foots · 05-05-2011, 08:53 PM

All very nice. #2 stands out.

Oscar1 · 05-06-2011, 04:57 AM

All of them are very nice. Personally, I don't see any "shaprness" issues.

**dcmsox2004** · 05-06-2011, 03:07 PM

your first portrait is simply beautiful... well done... dave m

tigershiok · 05-06-2011, 04:20 PM

you are right on the money. must consider what the photo is supposed to convey..... some over-exposed shots are best for the effect, some motion-blur shots are also making the day.....

and the proof is in the comments from the general audience.

2 thumps up for your work!

Originally posted by alan_smithee_photos

Been slammed at work. Just getting to this now. Re: kheldour's comments:

None of these shots are wide open. (I rarely shoot wide open.) The info in order is:
1. 1/400th @ f/5
2. 1/125th @ f/4
3. 1/160th @ f/4
4. 1/50th @ f/4.5
5. 1/50th @ f/4
(Arguably these last two are a little slow for hand-held but I'm happy with the result.)

Re: sharpness, I think these are plenty sharp for my taste (here's a full-size version of the first shot: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5269/5659362338_50669d9335_o.jpg). And as a general comment, I think the obsession some folks have with sharpness is kind of goofy. There are tons of amazing images for photographers far better than I'll ever be that aren't anywhere near "razor sharp" and that's --> okay.

There are lots of places where extreme sharpness isn't even desirable. Take this model: she's beautiful (imo) but her skin is not great. I much prefer to see her skin softened a bit and have blemishes removed (without making her look airbrushed) than have everything in the highest def possible.

AF is grand with AF lenses but it doesn't get you far with a Nokton.

And focus confirmation sorta works but isn't bulletproof either.

Thx again to all the commenters.

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04-28-2011, 12:13 AM	#2
doublepower Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 27	Nice work.

04-28-2011, 01:24 AM	#3
downunderman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Port hedland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 294	Nice work there

04-28-2011, 01:28 AM	#4
kheldour Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cologne Photos: Gallery Posts: 306	why do you shoot with wide open aperture? Too much blur. None of the pictures is really sharp. Use "single point AF" on the front eye. If the eyes are not sharp you won't get the attention.

04-28-2011, 11:57 AM	#5
EricT Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 484	Nice work! I especially like how you kept the skin natural looking, I see way too much plastic looking skin these day.

04-28-2011, 01:22 PM	#6
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Nice work.... Originally posted by kheldour why do you shoot with wide open aperture? Too much blur. None of the pictures is really sharp. Use "single point AF" on the front eye. If the eyes are not sharp you won't get the attention. Show me what you mean by sharp....

04-28-2011, 01:37 PM	#7
kheldour Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cologne Photos: Gallery Posts: 306	Originally posted by aleonx3 Show me what you mean by sharp....

04-28-2011, 10:08 PM	#8
suro Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ekaterinburg Posts: 344	Nice light - first five photos

05-04-2011, 11:01 AM	#9
alan_smithee_photos Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 844 Original Poster	Been slammed at work. Just getting to this now. Re: kheldour's comments: Originally posted by kheldour why do you shoot with wide open aperture? Too much blur. None of the pictures is really sharp. None of these shots are wide open. (I rarely shoot wide open.) The info in order is: 1. 1/400th @ f/5 2. 1/125th @ f/4 3. 1/160th @ f/4 4. 1/50th @ f/4.5 5. 1/50th @ f/4 (Arguably these last two are a little slow for hand-held but I'm happy with the result.) Re: sharpness, I think these are plenty sharp for my taste (here's a full-size version of the first shot: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5269/5659362338_50669d9335_o.jpg). And as a general comment, I think the obsession some folks have with sharpness is kind of goofy. There are tons of amazing images for photographers far better than I'll ever be that aren't anywhere near "razor sharp" and that's --> okay. There are lots of places where extreme sharpness isn't even desirable. Take this model: she's beautiful (imo) but her skin is not great. I much prefer to see her skin softened a bit and have blemishes removed (without making her look airbrushed) than have everything in the highest def possible. Originally posted by kheldour Use "single point AF" on the front eye. If the eyes are not sharp you won't get the attention. AF is grand with AF lenses but it doesn't get you far with a Nokton. And focus confirmation sorta works but isn't bulletproof either. Thx again to all the commenters.

05-04-2011, 08:23 PM	#10
tpg2 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reading, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 733	Nice shots...all of them! You did some nice work! Thanks for sharing! Tom

05-04-2011, 11:31 PM	#11
bickrs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Posts: 327	Great series. My favourite is probably #2

05-05-2011, 08:53 PM	#12
foots Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 48	All very nice. #2 stands out.

05-06-2011, 04:57 AM	#13
Oscar1 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 231	All of them are very nice. Personally, I don't see any "shaprness" issues.

05-06-2011, 03:07 PM	#14
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	your first portrait is simply beautiful... well done... dave m

05-06-2011, 04:20 PM	#15
tigershiok Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: singapore Photos: Albums Posts: 346	you are right on the money. must consider what the photo is supposed to convey..... some over-exposed shots are best for the effect, some motion-blur shots are also making the day..... and the proof is in the comments from the general audience. 2 thumps up for your work! Originally posted by alan_smithee_photos Been slammed at work. Just getting to this now. Re: kheldour's comments: None of these shots are wide open. (I rarely shoot wide open.) The info in order is: 1. 1/400th @ f/5 2. 1/125th @ f/4 3. 1/160th @ f/4 4. 1/50th @ f/4.5 5. 1/50th @ f/4 (Arguably these last two are a little slow for hand-held but I'm happy with the result.) Re: sharpness, I think these are plenty sharp for my taste (here's a full-size version of the first shot: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5269/5659362338_50669d9335_o.jpg). And as a general comment, I think the obsession some folks have with sharpness is kind of goofy. There are tons of amazing images for photographers far better than I'll ever be that aren't anywhere near "razor sharp" and that's --> okay. There are lots of places where extreme sharpness isn't even desirable. Take this model: she's beautiful (imo) but her skin is not great. I much prefer to see her skin softened a bit and have blemishes removed (without making her look airbrushed) than have everything in the highest def possible. AF is grand with AF lenses but it doesn't get you far with a Nokton. And focus confirmation sorta works but isn't bulletproof either. Thx again to all the commenters.