After a couple of previous positive experiences in aggressively cropping images produced by my K-3, I continue to throw caution to the wind () in this regard. This photo of a wildflower was truly one of those snapshots you hate yourself for taking but do it anyway; in this case, the composition wasn't a composition at all, and I didn't adjust exposure to account for the high brightness of the little flower against the relative dark background (see last pic). To add to this offensive behavior, I cropped the thing with a fiendish lack of mercy and - to add insult to this injury - I converted this pretty yellow guy to B&W - the first photo below. The second pic is the same crop but PP'd in color, and the final image is the original. Confession is good for the soul.

Jer

[MSL]

And these photos are a great confessional for the capabilities of the K3. Nothing to be embarrassed about here. Also a useful tutorial on why cropping matters and how an image can change by the context of what is in the surroundings.

[wtlwdwgn]

Veddy interesting. It's a good example of B&W rendering of colors which is not something always remembered during conversions. Excellent image.

[Bob Harris]

Buddy, I dig that narrative more than the photos. love the b/w though.

[tessfully]

Awesome!!!! First, I love square frames with roundish flowers centred. Second, the lighting is absolutely gorgeous for this black and white conversation. And the details of the stamens and ragged little petal ends adds layers, texture and detail. Your confession is a lesson well received!

[TonyTurley]

Nice series and narrative, Jer.

[slowpez]

Sorry Jer, but you should be ashamed. I have such camera envy now. The flower is so tiny, framed perfectly and the crop is so well done. The B&W is beautifully rendered and it is not easy taking color away from a flower and make it look better than mom nature did.

[Sailor]

And these photos are a great confessional for the capabilities of the K3. Nothing to be embarrassed about here. Also a useful tutorial on why cropping matters and how an image can change by the context of what is in the surroundings.

Thanks, MSL. I learned a lot from this little exercise - about cropping and how to rescue a bit of slight over exposure with Aperture.

Jer

Veddy interesting. It's a good example of B&W rendering of colors which is not something always remembered during conversions. Excellent image.

Thank you!

Jer

Buddy, I dig that narrative more than the photos. love the b/w though.

Always appreciate your comments, brother Bob.

Jer

Awesome!!!! First, I love square frames with roundish flowers centred. Second, the lighting is absolutely gorgeous for this black and white conversation. And the details of the stamens and ragged little petal ends adds layers, texture and detail. Your confession is a lesson well received!

What kind words, Tess. Thanks very much.

Jer

Nice series and narrative, Jer.

Tony, thanks much.

Jer

Sorry Jer, but you should be ashamed. I have such camera envy now. The flower is so tiny, framed perfectly and the crop is so well done. The B&W is beautifully rendered and it is not easy taking color away from a flower and make it look better than mom nature did.

I sure appreciate the very nice words, Susan . They sure make me feel good.

Jer