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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
07-16-2015, 09:00 AM
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If people are happy, they are not asking you to drive your innovation faster.
So, plain and simple : they went to CC so they can get more money out of their customer's pockets. Not because they offer more value.
That's a good way to antagonize your customers (which they did). And it forces you to add perceived value to the more expensive option. so your new "innovations" must only be offered to CC clients.
This then drives (in this case) third-party plug-ins makers to offer products duplicating your "innovations" so they also work on non-CC versions. So your antagonized customer's money is going to someone else, not your own business.
Way to go.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
04-14-2015, 02:07 PM
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6 weeks without camera is definitely not going make pro happy, if they are targeting this camera to pro.....:(
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Forum: Photographic Technique
01-27-2015, 08:50 PM
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just bumping the thread to add another example of receding water as it cascades from the edge of a rock. As you observe your scene for interesting elements, look for any areas where these mini waterfalls may occur, then wait for a big wave to deliver plenty of water for the runoff.
 Four Mile Beach
I originally composed this shot much tighter to place the cascade in the immediate foreground, but later liked the look of the wider test shot that included a rolling swell breaking down front.
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Forum: Photographic Technique
01-14-2015, 07:52 AM
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A recent thread was discussing the white water in ocean shots, specifically when shooting longer exposures to blur the moving water.
There are a few more tricks that we seascape photographers use to emphasize the flow of moving water. Perhaps most important is to shoot the RECEDING water instead of the incoming wave:
As the wave rolls in, the water level is high and forceful. It is not going to get out of the way of those rocks; instead, it passes right over them on a straight path. Your photo of the wave thus appears indistinct. However, after the crash, the water level immediately drops and the white water and foam high up on the beach must now roll back down, following the path of least resistance. THIS is the moment you should be watching for all those little turbulent areas causing streaks and swirls, cascades, and intersecting streams traversing the sand.
To achieve this effect, I use a cable release and MIRROR UP mode. I raise the mirror as the wave is crashing and then release the shutter once the water starts to recede. I make sure my exposure is short enough to finish before the next wave appears in order to isolate only a single wave. When shooting wide angle, this can yield a dynamic foreground effect.
Here are some examples(all are clickable for larger image, EXIF, location, and story):
 Beyond The Gate
 Martin's Rock (Explore #386)
 Four Mile Beach
 Pirates in Marin
and lastly, an oldie:
 Sharkfin Beach
In my own experience, getting right down in the water, and often getting drenched, helps to put the viewer into the action.
From a compositional standpoint, sometimes this water action can spice up an otherwise dull beach foreground - it can even become the main foreground interest or define a leading line as in this example:
 Martin's Beach
Hope that helps!
Mike
PS - no cameras were harmed in the making of these photos...but I tried.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-05-2015, 07:58 AM
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Shopgoodwill.com.. I wish you hadn't told me about that... my wife wishes you hadn't told me about that. *sigh*
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-05-2015, 07:20 AM
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Well then, you beat me to it! I have been planning on a formal test of my DA 50/1.8 vs. the M 50/1.7 including some with film, but have been too lazy.
Steve
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-05-2015, 07:17 AM
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Roger Cicala of LensRental fame put together a series of articles on his Blog that discusses the practice of Lens Design and some history behind the it.PhotoZone appears to have started its own series on the topic, too.... |
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-04-2015, 06:03 PM
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The designs are similar, though not the quite the same. As carpents noted, the two lenses have different image characteristics.
Steve
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-05-2015, 05:36 AM
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Only 3? I'm up to 22...in 5 different lens mounts...
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
04-04-2015, 09:47 AM
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Then use your 15mm as a portrait lens and just get close enough to keep the framing the same and see what happens. A 55mm lens can never render like an 85mm lens any more than a15mm lens can render like an 85mm. Different focal lengths render scenes differently. There more to lens selection than FoV.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-02-2015, 07:15 AM
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My experience tells me the 43 is a cranky Princess. When she is good, she is very, very good - but . . . . . and it's all on me to make her smile.
The 40 OTOH is always what it can be - but that's not quite the 43 when she is good . . . . . .
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
03-03-2015, 01:07 PM
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It was just a spot that on my road trip to Boston, but this grave, beautiful architecture complex drive me to stop for a couple hours. I was so excited to get this photo, since I finally can try my new b+w nd filter on. It didn't disappoint me.
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
03-02-2015, 07:01 PM
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I'm going to submit an oldie of mine. I braved stomping through spider webs and hobo camps to get this one a few years back. :)
 Mill; Winslow, Maine by Jody Roberts, on Flickr
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
03-06-2015, 05:32 PM
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At the end of the station platform I was presented this mesmerizing view.
No tripod, only myself on my knees to get as close as possible to the ground without losing my balance with the train leaving the station.
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
03-16-2015, 06:23 AM
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
03-15-2015, 07:26 AM
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Salinas Airshow 2012
Pentax K-7
Pentax FA* 80-200/2.8
Picasa Post Processing
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
03-27-2015, 10:13 AM
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Grande Galerie de l'Évolution, Paris.
PS: decided to give some more info here, because the location deserves it. This museum is housed in a beautiful hall from the 1600s which was renovated, and modernised in a way I really loved. Google it, it's amazing. The shot was mirrored in a glass plate of a display.
K50 with DAL18-55wr. I wish I had brought a small tripod or spent some more time on the shot. But there were thousands of more great shots there, and also my family to spend time with :)
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
03-27-2015, 09:17 PM
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I got to the shoot just before sunset. By the time I found my frame and set up, the sun had already gone down but the scene only got more vibrant and dramatic. I thought I'd make use of that and create a more dramatic image. So I chucked on my ND filters, cranked up the shutter speed to 20 seconds and away I went.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-02-2015, 04:37 AM
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I too, sold my 40 after acquiring the 43, and I haven't regretted the decision. I used the money to partially fund the 50/1.2, and I couldn't be happier. :lol:
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
03-31-2015, 01:14 AM
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
03-11-2015, 10:32 AM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
04-01-2015, 05:56 PM
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 Evarcha proszynskii by hpstoogie, on Flickr
 Evarcha proszynskii by hpstoogie, on Flickr
This is, without a doubt, my favourite species of jumping spider I've ever found. They're fairly subdued looking, with the exception of their brilliant green eyes. This little guy was only about 5mm long.
I'm still getting to know the 100mm WR, I love the extra working distance over the 50mm, but the lack of an aperture ring on it is making me wish for a set of extension tubes with contacts.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-01-2015, 07:37 PM
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I've never done direct comparisons between the 43 and 40 - I hate doing them and usually end up doing something wrong and with inconclusive results. However, I find that they are quite different with different strengths and weaknesses. And I can see why someone would prefer one over the other, depending on their taste and needs. I tend to prefer the 43's rendering, but decided not to sell the 40 HD. I may send it in with my camera because I think I have a focus problem I can't solve with fine-tuning the focus, but maybe not. The 40 is capable of close focusing while the 43 is not. The 40 goes to infinity closer than the 43 because of that. The 40 is so small and light, it's easy to stick in a pack, where the 43 could be left at home because it is larger and heavier. I'm spending what time I have right now shooting with the 40 HD, to try to decide if my copy has an issue with my camera, my shooting technique needs work or if it's that I just prefer the 43. I haven't really become "friends" with the 40, while I understood/felt at home with the 43 right off. But I'm still not interested in selling it, and I'm not so sure one is actually better than the other.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-01-2015, 05:16 PM
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I think that analogy is a good one......I sold my HD DA 40 after using my 43 for a while.....more a heart decision then a head one.....and when I think about it, it was that I "enjoyed" using the 43 more (as a hobbiest)....
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-01-2015, 03:46 PM
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