The Tammy Club!

dr_romix · 07-30-2013, 06:26 AM

Originally posted by vanyagor

Thanks for your response. Postprocessing is what I struggle with (well it is my secondary problem after being a bad photographer). I am simply overwhelmed by the postprocessing options (even though I do understand the technical side of it). I tried to play with free software (RawTherapee, GIMP), though I rarely go beyond adjusting levels. Typically I can not do better than straight-out-of-camera JPEG. (The above picture I have posted is an example). Interestingly enough I can appreciate when someone else does a good job (to my taste) at PP, but I can not reproduce it simply following my taste.

I would appreciate if you could be so kind and play with the RAW file from my image and show me what you can do with it (if you think it is worth bothering at all). I have uploaded the PEF file here: Filebin - Tag p0k0cmgzzn

Here is a simple PP. Just played with Shadow/Highlights/Contrast etc in PS. You may also leverage some PS plug-ins software such as Nik, Perfect Photo etc. Photography is my hobbie and not a profession. What I've learned over the past few years is there are no Rules in photography. You capture images and make changes based on what your vision perceives and how you like to portray the image. take a look at my Flickr and you get an idea of what I'm saying. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rsmdphotography/sets

Also, I'd change the format to DNG RAW in your camera.

Good luck,
Derek

Attached Images

elpolodiablo · 07-30-2013, 06:35 AM

Tammy 70-200 f2.8

vanyagor · 07-30-2013, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by dr_romix

Here is a simple PP. Just played with Shadow/Highlights/Contrast etc in PS. You may also leverage some PS plug-ins software such as Nik, Perfect Photo etc. Photography is my hobbie and not a profession. What I've learned over the past few years is there are no Rules in photography. You capture images and make changes based on what your vision perceives and how you like to portray the image. take a look at my Flickr and you get an idea of what I'm saying. dr_romix's photosets on Flickr

Also, I'd change the format to DNG RAW in your camera.

Good luck,
Derek

Derek, thanks a lot for your time. I was getting something similar with RawTherapee, though I wasn´t satisfied.
Why do you recommend to use DNG over PEF?

**mattb123** · 07-30-2013, 10:39 AM

DNG is a more universally supported format than PEF and it contains all the same information. Might as well go with the file type that has more support!
I shoot DNGs too.

disco_owner · 08-04-2013, 12:06 AM - **2 Likes**

Sage97 · 08-04-2013, 01:11 PM

Awesome pics disco! That little gator/croc looks scary.

disco_owner · 08-04-2013, 09:18 PM

Originally posted by Sage97

Awesome pics disco! That little gator/croc looks scary.

Thank you Sage , It was around feeding time when I took these shots and this baby croc didn't want to be disturbed while the park Ranger fed it

Kangaroo Heart cut up in tiny pieces !!!!

he didn't have a Mouth full of teeth but still looked quite intimidating.

jwc77 · 08-15-2013, 06:11 AM

Getting acquainted with my first Tammy...the 28-75mm.

nrrfed · 08-18-2013, 09:50 AM

Went on vacation last week and brought all my gear (K30 + 35mm f/2.4 + Tammy 17-50 f/2.8 + Tokina 135mm f/2.8) and despite my intentions to use the 35 aa my primary lens, I ended up using the Tamron for 90% of the 1500 or so pics I took. Love this lens

nrrfed · 08-30-2013, 05:03 PM

More from the 17-50.

arsn.r3d · 08-30-2013, 11:49 PM

K-x + Tamron Adaptall-2 28 2.5. Not sure why this lens doesn't get much love, but I find I get more keepers on this compared to even my Tak 28 3.5.

nrrfed · 09-06-2013, 05:06 PM

More!

Cabessius · 09-08-2013, 03:37 AM

This guy appeared in my garden. It´s a Podarcis Hispanicus (aka Sargantana Ibicenca). Tamron 90mm F2.8 Macro.

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EricG · 09-16-2013, 05:32 PM

Hi folks, hopefully (knock on wood) I'll get to add a photo or two in the not so distant future. I have a 17-50 on order and waiting for it to be shipped.

I've loved all the pictures. It took me forever to look through all the pages. The 17-50 seems exceptionally sharp. Actually, some of the pictures I see almost seem too sharp!!! Is that even possible? I do have a question though. Besides an umbrella, are any of you using rain protection gear to get use of your lenses under harsher conditions? Just curious because I don't want to be stuck inside on a rainy day.

nrrfed · 09-18-2013, 10:22 AM

I've taken my 17-50 out in light rain with no issues. Body is a K30.

Holy bokeh!

08-15-2013, 06:11 AM	#2078
jwc77 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 269	Getting acquainted with my first Tammy...the 28-75mm. Last edited by jwc77; 10-23-2013 at 07:20 PM.

08-18-2013, 09:50 AM	#2079
nrrfed Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 204	Went on vacation last week and brought all my gear (K30 + 35mm f/2.4 + Tammy 17-50 f/2.8 + Tokina 135mm f/2.8) and despite my intentions to use the 35 aa my primary lens, I ended up using the Tamron for 90% of the 1500 or so pics I took. Love this lens Last edited by nrrfed; 08-18-2013 at 09:07 PM.

08-30-2013, 05:03 PM	#2080
nrrfed Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 204	More from the 17-50. Last edited by nrrfed; 08-30-2013 at 05:16 PM.

09-18-2013, 10:22 AM	#2085
nrrfed Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 204	I've taken my 17-50 out in light rain with no issues. Body is a K30. Holy bokeh! Last edited by nrrfed; 09-18-2013 at 03:25 PM.

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07-30-2013, 06:26 AM	#2071
dr_romix Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 321	Originally posted by vanyagor Thanks for your response. Postprocessing is what I struggle with (well it is my secondary problem after being a bad photographer). I am simply overwhelmed by the postprocessing options (even though I do understand the technical side of it). I tried to play with free software (RawTherapee, GIMP), though I rarely go beyond adjusting levels. Typically I can not do better than straight-out-of-camera JPEG. (The above picture I have posted is an example). Interestingly enough I can appreciate when someone else does a good job (to my taste) at PP, but I can not reproduce it simply following my taste. I would appreciate if you could be so kind and play with the RAW file from my image and show me what you can do with it (if you think it is worth bothering at all). I have uploaded the PEF file here: Filebin - Tag p0k0cmgzzn Here is a simple PP. Just played with Shadow/Highlights/Contrast etc in PS. You may also leverage some PS plug-ins software such as Nik, Perfect Photo etc. Photography is my hobbie and not a profession. What I've learned over the past few years is there are no Rules in photography. You capture images and make changes based on what your vision perceives and how you like to portray the image. take a look at my Flickr and you get an idea of what I'm saying. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rsmdphotography/sets Also, I'd change the format to DNG RAW in your camera. Good luck, Derek Attached Images

07-30-2013, 06:35 AM	#2072
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	Tammy 70-200 f2.8

07-30-2013, 09:42 AM	#2073
vanyagor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 177	Originally posted by dr_romix Here is a simple PP. Just played with Shadow/Highlights/Contrast etc in PS. You may also leverage some PS plug-ins software such as Nik, Perfect Photo etc. Photography is my hobbie and not a profession. What I've learned over the past few years is there are no Rules in photography. You capture images and make changes based on what your vision perceives and how you like to portray the image. take a look at my Flickr and you get an idea of what I'm saying. dr_romix's photosets on Flickr Also, I'd change the format to DNG RAW in your camera. Good luck, Derek Derek, thanks a lot for your time. I was getting something similar with RawTherapee, though I wasn´t satisfied. Why do you recommend to use DNG over PEF?

07-30-2013, 10:39 AM	#2074
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	DNG is a more universally supported format than PEF and it contains all the same information. Might as well go with the file type that has more support! I shoot DNGs too.

08-04-2013, 12:06 AM - 2 Likes	#2075
disco_owner Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,629

08-04-2013, 01:11 PM	#2076
Sage97 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,239	Awesome pics disco! That little gator/croc looks scary.

08-04-2013, 09:18 PM	#2077
disco_owner Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,629	Originally posted by Sage97 Awesome pics disco! That little gator/croc looks scary. Thank you Sage , It was around feeding time when I took these shots and this baby croc didn't want to be disturbed while the park Ranger fed it Kangaroo Heart cut up in tiny pieces !!!! he didn't have a Mouth full of teeth but still looked quite intimidating.

08-30-2013, 11:49 PM	#2081
arsn.r3d Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 303	K-x + Tamron Adaptall-2 28 2.5. Not sure why this lens doesn't get much love, but I find I get more keepers on this compared to even my Tak 28 3.5.

09-06-2013, 05:06 PM	#2082
nrrfed Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 204	More!

09-08-2013, 03:37 AM	#2083
Cabessius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ibiza, Spain Posts: 471	This guy appeared in my garden. It´s a Podarcis Hispanicus (aka Sargantana Ibicenca). Tamron 90mm F2.8 Macro.

09-16-2013, 05:32 PM	#2084
EricG Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northern BC Posts: 33	Hi folks, hopefully (knock on wood) I'll get to add a photo or two in the not so distant future. I have a 17-50 on order and waiting for it to be shipped. I've loved all the pictures. It took me forever to look through all the pages. The 17-50 seems exceptionally sharp. Actually, some of the pictures I see almost seem too sharp!!! Is that even possible? I do have a question though. Besides an umbrella, are any of you using rain protection gear to get use of your lenses under harsher conditions? Just curious because I don't want to be stuck inside on a rainy day.