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trickletreat · 06-21-2011, 12:02 PM - **1 Like**

I am new to Pentax and K5/18-55mm and am eager to improve. here are a few of my model, she works for sweets!

47.5/72mm f/5.6 iso400

smf · 06-22-2011, 10:37 AM

Welcome to Pentax!
These are three delightful photographs. My favorites, in order, are 1, 3 and 2.
In the third photo, I'd like to see a version in which the left side of the frame (thus, the right side of the model's face) is a bit darker.
Bravo!

trickletreat · 06-22-2011, 10:41 AM

Thank you for your comments, I was concerned that the third one was too dark on the right. So I had attempted to lighten the shadow area. I am only using jpeg and iphoto at the moment, but presume aperture and raw would allow me the control you mention.

smf · 06-23-2011, 04:17 AM

If you don't want to invest in Aperture, you might explore other options.
Among them are products from Nik Software, which can be used with jpeg, not just with RAW.
You might find working with Nik software products to be less complicated than some other choices.

trickletreat · 06-23-2011, 04:27 AM

Originally posted by smf

If you don't want to invest in Aperture, you might explore other options.
Among them are products from Nik Software, which can be used with jpeg, not just with RAW.
You might find working with Nik software products to be less complicated than some other choices.

Thank you for the information, I shall look into it; aperture bought via the apps store is a fraction of the normal price, so is still a possibility.
Nigel

smf · 06-23-2011, 04:34 AM

I should clarify that Nik's products are plug-ins. I plug into Photoshop Elements. Nik products also can plug into Photoshop, Aperture and Lightroom. Please check Nik's website for details about specific products and options.

06-21-2011, 12:02 PM - 1 Like	#1
trickletreat Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Mids Posts: 90	First posting Lens: 18-55 Camera: K5 Photo Location: UK ISO: 800 Shutter Speed: 1/90s Aperture: F5.6 I am new to Pentax and K5/18-55mm and am eager to improve. here are a few of my model, she works for sweets! 47.5/72mm f/5.6 iso400

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06-22-2011, 10:37 AM	#2
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	Welcome to Pentax! These are three delightful photographs. My favorites, in order, are 1, 3 and 2. In the third photo, I'd like to see a version in which the left side of the frame (thus, the right side of the model's face) is a bit darker. Bravo!

06-22-2011, 10:41 AM	#3
trickletreat Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Mids Posts: 90 Original Poster	Thank you for your comments, I was concerned that the third one was too dark on the right. So I had attempted to lighten the shadow area. I am only using jpeg and iphoto at the moment, but presume aperture and raw would allow me the control you mention.

06-23-2011, 04:17 AM	#4
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	If you don't want to invest in Aperture, you might explore other options. Among them are products from Nik Software, which can be used with jpeg, not just with RAW. You might find working with Nik software products to be less complicated than some other choices.

06-23-2011, 04:27 AM	#5
trickletreat Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Mids Posts: 90 Original Poster	Originally posted by smf If you don't want to invest in Aperture, you might explore other options. Among them are products from Nik Software, which can be used with jpeg, not just with RAW. You might find working with Nik software products to be less complicated than some other choices. Thank you for the information, I shall look into it; aperture bought via the apps store is a fraction of the normal price, so is still a possibility. Nigel

06-23-2011, 04:34 AM	#6
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	I should clarify that Nik's products are plug-ins. I plug into Photoshop Elements. Nik products also can plug into Photoshop, Aperture and Lightroom. Please check Nik's website for details about specific products and options.

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