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Mar 22 |
Comment |
Thanks, Jim, for your candor! I actually achieved what I sought in my vision. As mostly a flower photographer, I rarely want the entire flower, stem and leaves in tack sharp focus. That's why my f/stop was set at 4.5. And you are correct, the compression on the old Nikkor 200mm micro lens will produce a lovely, soft focus, glow with a shorter depth of field. That's what make this lens still a much sought after lens for flower photography. As for the bees, yes, they could have been sharper, but they were not my focus at the time and that's why I would not crop this image any closer than it is. |
Mar 14th |
| 2 |
Mar 22 |
Reply |
Thanks so much, Piers. I didn't notice the sharpness until you mentioned it. I will certainly go back a soften it a bit. |
Mar 9th |
| 2 |
Mar 22 |
Reply |
Thank you, Shirley! We sure did have the same idea about sunflowers. I see your point about the darker pattern. There is no cloning on this technique. Once the subject is on a separate layer, the background can be pulled or blended in many ways using a mixer brush. It's become my first choice over textures if the subject can be easily isolated. |
Mar 9th |
| 2 |
Mar 22 |
Reply |
Thank you, Jaqueline! To me, the bees are not sharp enough to become the center of attention so I prefer the added space around the sunflower. Yes, most definitely try the painting technique on the background. Once the subject is on a separate layer, the sky's the limit with the background. |
Mar 9th |
| 2 |
Mar 22 |
Comment |
Wow, Martin! I love your original edits. I think there is enough there that tells a story. Your editing ability always amazes me. So wonderfully executed. |
Mar 9th |
| 2 |
Mar 22 |
Comment |
Very well done, Jaqueline! I am not a portrait photographer but I think Martin's comments are spot on. My only departure from his viewing is that I would not remove the white hair but try to match the color to the hair on the other side. I also would try to dampen the glassy looking triangle in her right eye. Everything else about her face has a much softer glow. Wonderful job editing, Jaqueline! |
Mar 9th |
| 2 |
Mar 22 |
Comment |
Wow, Shirley, I guess we were on the same wave-length! Your sunflower is gorgeous! Its petals are long and its face held high. I agree with Piers, in that your original is just as pretty. I like your soft background as well. Great editing! |
Mar 9th |
| 2 |
Mar 22 |
Comment |
I agree with the other comments, Piers, and as one who owned and rode extensively in my younger days, I love that you captured both horses with their ears forward. Sorry, I must also comment on the title. One would not typically see "Mustangs" in a barnyard looking so docile! "Palomino Pair" would be more fitting. Beautiful animals none-the-less. |
Mar 9th |
| 2 |
Mar 22 |
Comment |
Very nice capture of a less frenzy setting. I can imagine the rousting around you saw and what a difference this made. I do like the high key touch you added in post, but I've got to agree with Jaqueline and your wife. I would have liked to see the wood stork's head in focus at the very least. Enjoy the mating season. It's only begun here. |
Mar 9th |
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