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Oliver88 · 11-09-2014, 02:10 PM - **1 Like**

Hi Guys,
this is my first photo at my girlfriend using my new Pentax K3

What do you think about it?

Thanks

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Rimfiredude · 11-09-2014, 02:26 PM

Did you really shoot that pic with 35mm lens? Nice bokeh

phoenixvision · 11-09-2014, 02:36 PM

Nice begnnings! I love the smooth bokeh in the background...It seems you did some softening on her face in pp, which I dont think you need neccessarily, its such a beautiful image...

flaviopetrone · 11-09-2014, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by phoenixvision

Nice begnnings! I love the smooth bokeh in the background...It seems you did some softening on her face in pp, which I dont think you need neccessarily, its such a beautiful image...

I have thought exactly the same, very good picture, PP a little bit in excess. Nice picture.

gildedfool · 11-09-2014, 08:08 PM

Gotta agree with the PP being a tad obvious on her face, still a good location and great shot.

LFLee · 11-09-2014, 08:19 PM

it is not fair to ask people to judge your photo of beautiful girl.

gildedfool · 11-09-2014, 08:22 PM

^true

SpecialK · 11-09-2014, 08:36 PM

It seems a little dark and over-processed. I think we need to see a lot more photos :-)

gildedfool · 11-09-2014, 08:38 PM

For research, of course!

normhead · 11-09-2014, 08:40 PM

Originally posted by SpecialK

I think we need to see a lot more photos :-)

And if she has a sister, a few of her too...

I've never had bokeh that clean from my 35 ƒ2.4, I might have to check this out tomorrow.

Brooke Meyer · 11-09-2014, 08:55 PM

Originally posted by Oliver88

Hi Guys, this is my first photo at my girlfriend using my new Pentax K3. What do you think about it? Thanks

Perhaps more about her and less about the background. And less post processing.

**ROBEFFY** · 11-09-2014, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by Brooke Meyer

Perhaps more about her and less about the background. And less post processing.

I have heard that getting in close is good, and this is proof!
My first impression was slightly underexposed, but, I like it. Not sure if it is under, but it seems right. The buildings in the back are not bright either, I suspect it was sort of overcast?
Nice shot!

gildedfool · 11-09-2014, 09:29 PM

What does it look like without any facial blurring?

**rayallen** · 11-10-2014, 02:38 AM

Originally posted by normhead

I've never had bokeh that clean from my 35 ƒ2.4, I might have to check this out tomorrow.

Yeah, I've never had bokeh like that from mine either. EXIF does not show aperture but I'm guessing it must have been pretty wide open. It needs to be checked.

And she is a very lovely G/F. Lucky man.

kadajawi · 11-10-2014, 07:47 AM

Am I the only one who thinks first shot at sounds... wrong?

I think you could brighten her face a bit, she looks a bit underexposed (though that may be her actual skin color... hm). And either do way less retouching on her face, or way more. Adding blur never works, if you want to perfect her skin you have to go very close and clone brush the little blemishes and spots away by hand, one by one (not too much though, there needs to be some texture left).

Also, lucky you.

11-09-2014, 02:10 PM - 1 Like	#1
Oliver88 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Vicenza - Italia Photos: Albums Posts: 26	My first shot at my girlfriend with K3 Lens: Pentax SMC DA 35mm f/2.4 AL Camera: Pentax K3 Photo Location: Vicenza - Italia Hi Guys, this is my first photo at my girlfriend using my new Pentax K3 What do you think about it? Thanks Attached Images

11-09-2014, 08:55 PM	#11
Brooke Meyer Guest	Originally posted by Oliver88 Hi Guys, this is my first photo at my girlfriend using my new Pentax K3. What do you think about it? Thanks Perhaps more about her and less about the background. And less post processing. Last edited by Brooke Meyer; 12-03-2014 at 09:08 PM.

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Rimfiredude Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,176	Did you really shoot that pic with 35mm lens? Nice bokeh

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phoenixvision Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,458	Nice begnnings! I love the smooth bokeh in the background...It seems you did some softening on her face in pp, which I dont think you need neccessarily, its such a beautiful image...

11-09-2014, 02:42 PM	#4
flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153	Originally posted by phoenixvision Nice begnnings! I love the smooth bokeh in the background...It seems you did some softening on her face in pp, which I dont think you need neccessarily, its such a beautiful image... I have thought exactly the same, very good picture, PP a little bit in excess. Nice picture.

11-09-2014, 08:08 PM	#5
gildedfool Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 315	Gotta agree with the PP being a tad obvious on her face, still a good location and great shot.

11-09-2014, 08:19 PM	#6
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	it is not fair to ask people to judge your photo of beautiful girl.

11-09-2014, 08:22 PM	#7
gildedfool Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 315	^true

11-09-2014, 08:36 PM	#8
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	It seems a little dark and over-processed. I think we need to see a lot more photos :-)

11-09-2014, 08:38 PM	#9
gildedfool Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 315	For research, of course!

11-09-2014, 08:40 PM	#10
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by SpecialK I think we need to see a lot more photos :-) And if she has a sister, a few of her too... I've never had bokeh that clean from my 35 ƒ2.4, I might have to check this out tomorrow.

11-09-2014, 09:09 PM	#12
ROBEFFY Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 248	Originally posted by Brooke Meyer Perhaps more about her and less about the background. And less post processing. I have heard that getting in close is good, and this is proof! My first impression was slightly underexposed, but, I like it. Not sure if it is under, but it seems right. The buildings in the back are not bright either, I suspect it was sort of overcast? Nice shot!

11-09-2014, 09:29 PM	#13
gildedfool Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 315	What does it look like without any facial blurring?

11-10-2014, 02:38 AM	#14
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by normhead I've never had bokeh that clean from my 35 ƒ2.4, I might have to check this out tomorrow. Yeah, I've never had bokeh like that from mine either. EXIF does not show aperture but I'm guessing it must have been pretty wide open. It needs to be checked. And she is a very lovely G/F. Lucky man.

11-10-2014, 07:47 AM	#15
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	Am I the only one who thinks first shot at sounds... wrong? I think you could brighten her face a bit, she looks a bit underexposed (though that may be her actual skin color... hm). And either do way less retouching on her face, or way more. Adding blur never works, if you want to perfect her skin you have to go very close and clone brush the little blemishes and spots away by hand, one by one (not too much though, there needs to be some texture left). Also, lucky you.

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