Originally posted by TroutHunterJohn I still can't get over how amazing these images are. Very 3-dimensional.
I sounds like quite a process, Eric. Is there a way I can emulate your workflow using Lightroom?
Hi John, Thanks! I wish I could take the credit, but the camera and lens should get most of the accolades. Getting that 3-D pop is usually just finding a lenses sweet spot, then remembering to exploit those advantages when you use it. Part of that is using your feet and getting yourself into the most advantageous position with regards to the light source, getting the Fstop in that sweet spot, make sure you have enough shutter speed that you can handle and be sharp, then let the ISO roam where it needs to go, because the K-1 is an awesome ISO monster if you don't have to push the shadows or exposure too hard in post.
I have to apologize, because I don't know Lightroom at all... I can't imagine that being an Adobe product that the steps and tools would be all that different than what I described in PS, since I only use the most basic functions, not even working in layers to do what I do 99.9% of the time. And the good news is that PS remembers your settings you used last if you save it as a custom choice, like "Erics Noise Reduction for heavy noise" and "Erics noise reduction for medium noise" or whatever, and you don't have to even sit there moving sliders around. Same thing for a lot of other area's in photoshop, like B&W conversions... I have a few I've saved that I like. Etc etc. Find a workflow that works for you without being too cumbersome, and you will expand on it over time. I really don't spend much time in post anymore because I have a workflow and stick to it.
Eric