michael_tabor

Yes it works. A very nice image.

Very nice. This photo is crying out for a dark processed, high contrast B/W version in my book.

They both look good. For a classic door front look correcting perspective to square up the photo would help, if you have that ability in your editing software.

You do 🙂

'Rolling Sculpture' Deco car show a few summers ago.

 

I love your layers with the classic B/W distant mountain look. It could benefit with a bit more contrast range, as it's a little grayish.

On 10/2/2022 at 3:50 PM, Edwin Barkdoll said:

Any comment appreciated.

 

Quirky but interesting. A series on this type of compositions with different fruit and dollhouses could be interesting.

On 8/30/2022 at 3:03 PM, frans_waterlander said:

Thanks for the feedback, guys. I think it's mostly an issue of personal preferences. Yes, color separates better, but I really love the B&W version. Yes, cropping more would isolate the wheel better, but it might feel too boxed-in. Anyway, I'm having a blast revisiting B&W!

I'd try another edit to declutter it, if possible. Have you tried a less contrast and/or less sharpened B/W version. It can help declutter a busy scene. I've had otherwise nice shots that just doesn't make the cut because of being to busy and cluttered.

35mm on full frame DSLR

<p>A little history: I freelanced regularly, but not full time, in the '80's and '90's using Nikon 35mm camera and lenses. I still have two of their better MF lenses and one AF 180 EDIF left after my equipment sell off. I've move away from photography and stopped in 2003 all together. 2 years ago I started shooting for fun and volunteer using a Canon G10 camera. I've fallen in love with photography all over again, and have seen the limitations of the G10 with its average quality optics.<br>

<br /> My budget is small but I'm ready to buy a D7000 and a lens or two. Is it worth waiting to order and take delivery of this camera (long wait because of its popularity and slow production)? I will be keeping it for a very long time and its quality intrigues me. I'm also considering a 10-24mm and 85mm 1.8, or a 16-85mm zoom depending on budget, to compliment my 180 EDIF.<br>

<br /> What do you think?</p>

<p>Ed,<br>

I hear everyones good replies and you have to ask yourself is an equivalent 36mm f1.4 (on DX) what you are after. I did a lot of on the street photography and people in places in my film days and the 20mm 2.8 and 35mm 1.4 were my main lenses with the 35mm my most used lens. To a much lesser degree I used the 85 1.4 and 180 2.8.<br>

If you follow this premise the 10-24 will give you a 15-36mm (DX) which is perfect for street, people in places, and interior groups. The 24 1.4 will give you a 35 1.4 (DX) great for low light, but the 10-24 give great versatility and it is small and light which you will love for everyday shooting. <br>

If you want a better WA zoom with even sharper optics get the FX 16-35 f4 VR (24-53 in dx). Notice it has VR. It is big, heavy and says "I'm a pro" which may be important to you, plus being a FX lens your good for your future camera upgrades. Most off it is sharp as a tack in the center and the equal to the 14-24 by some accounts.</p>

<p>As I understand it the main difference between the Panasonic Lumix LX3 and Leica DLux4, is that Panasonic is licensed to make the Leica lens for the LX3 according to Leica specs, and of course the Leica DLux 4 uses their German made Leica lens. Electronics on both are made by Panasonic.</p>

<p>Per Godfrey's suggestion I looked to the Panasonic Class 10 card, as well as the Sandisk Class 10 card I was considering. I was ready to spend the extra money on a Sandisk Class 10, until I read a review that it makes no difference in speed w/ mid-range and lower cameras. So I saved some money and bought the Panny Gold 8gb Class 10 SDSC card for my Canon G10 P&S camera.<br /> Well I received my new memory card today and my Canon G-10 P&S camera is shooting so much faster than with a my previous Sandisk Extreme III 4gb Class 6 SDSC card. I couldn't believe it so I went back and forth between the cards and sure enough a big big difference. I didn't time it yet, but it seems to be about twice as fast. I'm as happy as I can be with the Panny Gold memory card.</p>

<p>I found the SanDisk 8gb Extreme (class 10) sdhc for $53, and the SanDisk 8gb Extreme III (class 6) sdhc for $35, both on Amazon.com.<br /> Should I step up to the class 10 w/ a Canon G-10 camera?<br /> Also, can Amazon be trusted?</p>

<p>I have a Canon G-10 P&S camera and have been using a San Disk Extreme III SDHC 4GB memory card. I now need more storage media and want to buy a 8GB memory card!<br>

1.) Should I by another San Disk Extreme III SDHC card with 8 GB? 2.) Or is there a better brand to buy? 3.) Finally, where is the best place to buy with the cheapest prices?<br>

Thank you.</p>

<p>I found a compact tripod I like that has a nice price. The Manfrotto 785B Moto.<br>

Excellent compact tripod - 5 sections, pistol grip ball head, supports 2.2 lbs., height range 6.9"-59.2", folding length 17.1", weights 2.2 lbs, $59.</p>

<p>No offense taken Peter.</p>

<p>I have a good older tripod but its big and heavy for the little Canon rangefinder. I'm looking for a recommendation of an inexpensive travel one to compliment my little G-10. I've been given some really good recommendations by others in line with my $500 camera. When I saw the little Slik Spirit, I was asking if it is worthwhile. It seems it is, as well as others too.</p>

<p>An you really don't know my financial situation like you claim you do. "In a perfect world I would upgrade to a Leica and Gitzo but life is not perfect for me, so what is more reasonably priced."</p>

<p>Peter,<br>

I guess you didn't read my question. Gitzo is out ($$), plus I can hang your camera bag on any tripod for added weight and stability. I can think of many occasions to use tripod w/ my G-10 not just telephoto. I've missed some creative shots because I didn't have a compact tripod w/ me, so the hunt for a cheap one begins.<br>

<br /> The Slik Sprint and Velbon Maxi 343 are good cheap options, and modding a cheap lightweight tripod is a good idea.</p>