Still Life Russian dolls

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Trying out pixel shift setting

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WileyB · 12-20-2020, 10:37 AM

Could you see a difference?

stevejo · 12-20-2020, 11:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by WileyB

Could you see a difference?

I wasn't really comparing the with/without settings, rather seeing what it did. It certainly produces some large raw files. Will try a before and after scenario next.

Reciprocity · 12-20-2020, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by stevejo

Trying out pixel shift setting

IMGP0795

Very nice. Personally I would use them for a little depth-of-field experiment.

stevejo · 12-21-2020, 12:47 AM - **1 Like**

They aren't going anywhere, neither are we so the possibilities are endless.

**Michail_P** · 12-21-2020, 01:53 AM

Very nice shot of the babushka doll. I have one , from the 80s... nice piece of craft. The pixel shift would help bring out more of the painted lines on the doll , and better color detail.

**henrikpedersen33** · 12-21-2020, 02:44 AM

Originally posted by stevejo

Trying out pixel shift setting

IMGP0795

Nice shot !

stevejo · 12-21-2020, 05:04 AM

Originally posted by WileyB

Could you see a difference?

Just done a repeat shot one with pixel shift on and the other off. No difference at all that I can make out.

**ToddK** · 12-21-2020, 05:32 AM

They are definitely colorful. It would be fun to align them from front to back, and shoot one wide open for a colorful bokeh shot.

stevejo · 12-21-2020, 06:46 AM

Maybe it would. There is not much room though. This was on a small table top. The biggest problem was that the are very shiny so had to use minimal light to keep the highlights under control. Maybe need a light box. The backdrop worked out well though. Had an old black roller blind in the shed now repurposed as my still life backdrop.

WileyB · 12-21-2020, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by stevejo

Just done a repeat shot one with pixel shift on and the other off. No difference at all that I can make out.

Nice experiment :-) I wonder what it takes to see a difference beyond file size and hassle. subtler contrast?

Alex_Ros · 12-21-2020, 08:32 PM

Everyone insists on calling her "Russian Doll" when in fact her name is "Matrioshka"

This toy is very unique and indigenous to its region, they have always caught my attention and I think they are great.

Regarding the photo I like its colors and definition but I see it a bit flat, perhaps the light source located from another angle should have been used.

**MSL** · 12-21-2020, 08:34 PM

Originally posted by stevejo

The biggest problem was that the are very shiny so had to use minimal light to keep the highlights under control.

You might also try diffusing the lights which should cut down on strong reflections

stevejo · 12-22-2020, 12:36 AM

Originally posted by Alex_Ros

Everyone insists on calling her "Russian Doll" when in fact her name is "Matrioshka"

Thanks Alex. I beg your pardon. Matrioshka it is.

stevejo · 12-22-2020, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by Alex_Ros

Regarding the photo I like its colors and definition but I see it a bit flat

Looking again at this the colours are pretty accurate. The problem is that Mamma Matroishka is quite faded. I think they came via Israel in the early 70s.

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12-20-2020, 11:02 AM - 1 Like	#3
stevejo Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 527 Original Poster	Originally posted by WileyB Could you see a difference? I wasn't really comparing the with/without settings, rather seeing what it did. It certainly produces some large raw files. Will try a before and after scenario next. Last edited by stevejo; 12-20-2020 at 12:58 PM.

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WileyB Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 441	Could you see a difference?

12-20-2020, 11:44 PM	#4
Reciprocity Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 606	Originally posted by stevejo Trying out pixel shift setting IMGP0795 Very nice. Personally I would use them for a little depth-of-field experiment.

12-21-2020, 12:47 AM - 1 Like	#5
stevejo Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 527 Original Poster	They aren't going anywhere, neither are we so the possibilities are endless.

12-21-2020, 01:53 AM	#6
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	Very nice shot of the babushka doll. I have one , from the 80s... nice piece of craft. The pixel shift would help bring out more of the painted lines on the doll , and better color detail.

12-21-2020, 02:44 AM	#7
henrikpedersen33 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Roskilde, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,632	Originally posted by stevejo Trying out pixel shift setting IMGP0795 Nice shot !

12-21-2020, 05:04 AM	#8
stevejo Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 527 Original Poster	Originally posted by WileyB Could you see a difference? Just done a repeat shot one with pixel shift on and the other off. No difference at all that I can make out.

12-21-2020, 05:32 AM	#9
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	They are definitely colorful. It would be fun to align them from front to back, and shoot one wide open for a colorful bokeh shot.

12-21-2020, 06:46 AM	#10
stevejo Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 527 Original Poster	Maybe it would. There is not much room though. This was on a small table top. The biggest problem was that the are very shiny so had to use minimal light to keep the highlights under control. Maybe need a light box. The backdrop worked out well though. Had an old black roller blind in the shed now repurposed as my still life backdrop.

12-21-2020, 05:02 PM	#11
WileyB Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 441	Originally posted by stevejo Just done a repeat shot one with pixel shift on and the other off. No difference at all that I can make out. Nice experiment :-) I wonder what it takes to see a difference beyond file size and hassle. subtler contrast?

12-21-2020, 08:32 PM	#12
Alex_Ros Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Usa Posts: 103	Everyone insists on calling her "Russian Doll" when in fact her name is "Matrioshka" This toy is very unique and indigenous to its region, they have always caught my attention and I think they are great. Regarding the photo I like its colors and definition but I see it a bit flat, perhaps the light source located from another angle should have been used.

12-21-2020, 08:34 PM	#13
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,756	Originally posted by stevejo The biggest problem was that the are very shiny so had to use minimal light to keep the highlights under control. You might also try diffusing the lights which should cut down on strong reflections

12-22-2020, 12:36 AM	#14
stevejo Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 527 Original Poster	Originally posted by Alex_Ros Everyone insists on calling her "Russian Doll" when in fact her name is "Matrioshka" Thanks Alex. I beg your pardon. Matrioshka it is.

12-22-2020, 10:26 AM	#15
stevejo Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 527 Original Poster	Originally posted by Alex_Ros Regarding the photo I like its colors and definition but I see it a bit flat Looking again at this the colours are pretty accurate. The problem is that Mamma Matroishka is quite faded. I think they came via Israel in the early 70s.