Western Nightclub

Western Nightclub · 02:41 AM

A really good challenge if you want to try something different.

Equipment is Pentax K10d with Tamron 28-75mm f2.8....

paulsoucy · 01-06-2008, 03:07 AM

Just loved the outfit this girl was wearing.... LOL!! : )

qksilver · 01-06-2008, 03:07 AM

I wish my iso 1600 shots on my k10d looked that good. for some reason they look really bad even with my f2.8 lens

paulsoucy · 01-06-2008, 03:10 AM

In these shots I thought the on camera flash was too harsh so I experimented with diffusing it a bit by using a peice of toilet paper held in front of it at the tip of the lens resting on the hood...

I know they make pop up flash diffiusers and bounces, but if you ever need something on the fly, a peice of napkin or toilet paper is a great makeshift one.... and produces some really nice and very pleasing results too...

paulsoucy · 01-06-2008, 03:13 AM

Final shot, another one of the fabulous dancers at this club, something about this shot appealed to me, I guess maybe the wide field of view on the background....

paulsoucy · 01-06-2008, 03:15 AM

THe full set is at flickr...

The Roundup - a photoset on Flickr

All in all I think the Pentax held up really really friggin good, even though I had to take my time to get some good shots, it still impressed me, the tamron did much better than I ever thought it would too....

I'm a happy camper!!

paulsoucy · 01-06-2008, 03:15 AM

Not all of them are at ISO1600, only the top 4 or 5, the rest are at 400....

paulsoucy · 01-06-2008, 03:16 AM

Originally posted by distorted_vision

yeh, that last one is a keeper.. i hope you dont mind, but i edited it for you a little bit.. its not so noisy now.. what do you think?

edited....

Hi,

What did you use to remove the noise, looks real nice!!

Paul

**distorted_vision** · 01-06-2008, 03:20 AM

Originally posted by paulsoucy

Hi,

What did you use to remove the noise, looks real nice!!

Paul

download :

Neat Image - best noise reduction for digital cameras and scanners

also, after i used to noise removal programme i adjusted the colour curves and sharpness in gimp.

download:

SourceForge.net: Downloading ...

hope that helps mate...

regards, kev

barendvl · 01-06-2008, 06:09 AM

I suppose you flashed on these shots with the 360 or 540?

If so, nice consistent exposure..

I like the pictures, they show great enthusiasm and fun from people. Lot's of shots for remembering the good times. However, a small compositional note, I guess, you have the tendency to frame your actual subject in the middle too much. Check your pictures... Especially the girl in the last shot (wide shot) is so centered. I have to say I'm not sure if I could've done any better with AF performance in that sort of light tho, I assume you used AF?

Flaco · 01-06-2008, 08:57 AM

cool shots

mtnbearhug · 01-06-2008, 01:18 PM

Paul,

It looks like you had a lot fun taking these... It makes me want to go out dancing!!

Some of the captured looks are terrific!!!

Great job!!!! Thanks for sharin!!

Kim

paulsoucy · 01-06-2008, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by barendvl

I suppose you flashed on these shots with the 360 or 540?

If so, nice consistent exposure..

I like the pictures, they show great enthusiasm and fun from people. Lot's of shots for remembering the good times. However, a small compositional note, I guess, you have the tendency to frame your actual subject in the middle too much. Check your pictures... Especially the girl in the last shot (wide shot) is so centered. I have to say I'm not sure if I could've done any better with AF performance in that sort of light tho, I assume you used AF?

The only flash I used was the one that pops up on the K10d, adjusted between shots to take into account distance subject was from camera!!

Yeah the composition was hard, because I had about ( . ) that much time to get a shot once the camera shot into AF before many of the subjects either moved out of frame or into a different plane ( remember continuously moving subjects with variable light )...

I know I could easily crop many of the shots and have good composition....

I like the one with the girl in the middle actually... ( a rare rule break )

Thanks for the compliments though....

Paul

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01-06-2008, 01:18 PM	#26
mtnbearhug Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Emmett, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,351	Great Series Paul, It looks like you had a lot fun taking these... It makes me want to go out dancing!! Some of the captured looks are terrific!!! Great job!!!! Thanks for sharin!! Kim

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01-06-2008, 03:07 AM	#16
paulsoucy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 126 Original Poster	Just loved the outfit this girl was wearing.... LOL!! : )

01-06-2008, 03:07 AM	#17
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 131	I wish my iso 1600 shots on my k10d looked that good. for some reason they look really bad even with my f2.8 lens

01-06-2008, 03:10 AM	#18
paulsoucy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 126 Original Poster	In these shots I thought the on camera flash was too harsh so I experimented with diffusing it a bit by using a peice of toilet paper held in front of it at the tip of the lens resting on the hood... I know they make pop up flash diffiusers and bounces, but if you ever need something on the fly, a peice of napkin or toilet paper is a great makeshift one.... and produces some really nice and very pleasing results too...

01-06-2008, 03:13 AM	#19
paulsoucy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 126 Original Poster	Final shot, another one of the fabulous dancers at this club, something about this shot appealed to me, I guess maybe the wide field of view on the background....

01-06-2008, 03:15 AM	#20
paulsoucy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 126 Original Poster	THe full set is at flickr... The Roundup - a photoset on Flickr All in all I think the Pentax held up really really friggin good, even though I had to take my time to get some good shots, it still impressed me, the tamron did much better than I ever thought it would too.... I'm a happy camper!!

01-06-2008, 03:15 AM	#21
paulsoucy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 126 Original Poster	Not all of them are at ISO1600, only the top 4 or 5, the rest are at 400....

01-06-2008, 03:16 AM	#22
paulsoucy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 126 Original Poster	Originally posted by distorted_vision yeh, that last one is a keeper.. i hope you dont mind, but i edited it for you a little bit.. its not so noisy now.. what do you think? edited.... Hi, What did you use to remove the noise, looks real nice!! Paul

01-06-2008, 03:20 AM	#23
distorted_vision Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Moving around Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,308	Originally posted by paulsoucy Hi, What did you use to remove the noise, looks real nice!! Paul download : Neat Image - best noise reduction for digital cameras and scanners also, after i used to noise removal programme i adjusted the colour curves and sharpness in gimp. download: SourceForge.net: Downloading ... hope that helps mate... regards, kev

01-06-2008, 06:09 AM	#24
barendvl Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Netherlands, Eindhoven Posts: 133	I suppose you flashed on these shots with the 360 or 540? If so, nice consistent exposure.. I like the pictures, they show great enthusiasm and fun from people. Lot's of shots for remembering the good times. However, a small compositional note, I guess, you have the tendency to frame your actual subject in the middle too much. Check your pictures... Especially the girl in the last shot (wide shot) is so centered. I have to say I'm not sure if I could've done any better with AF performance in that sort of light tho, I assume you used AF?

01-06-2008, 08:57 AM	#25
Flaco Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Outside Chicago Posts: 218	cool shots

01-06-2008, 07:46 PM	#27
paulsoucy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 126 Original Poster	Originally posted by barendvl I suppose you flashed on these shots with the 360 or 540? If so, nice consistent exposure.. I like the pictures, they show great enthusiasm and fun from people. Lot's of shots for remembering the good times. However, a small compositional note, I guess, you have the tendency to frame your actual subject in the middle too much. Check your pictures... Especially the girl in the last shot (wide shot) is so centered. I have to say I'm not sure if I could've done any better with AF performance in that sort of light tho, I assume you used AF? The only flash I used was the one that pops up on the K10d, adjusted between shots to take into account distance subject was from camera!! Yeah the composition was hard, because I had about ( . ) that much time to get a shot once the camera shot into AF before many of the subjects either moved out of frame or into a different plane ( remember continuously moving subjects with variable light )... I know I could easily crop many of the shots and have good composition.... I like the one with the girl in the middle actually... ( a rare rule break ) Thanks for the compliments though.... Paul