alaskandood wrote:
I have a noob question, and maybe this isn't the right thread to ask. But, how much time do you guys/gals usually spend post-processing images? I'm sure some photos take much longer than others, but in general? 5 minutes? 10? an hour or two? And how do you know when it's done? I'm still learning the basics of editing and have the adobe CC subscription along with the Nik software package. Seems like I spend a lot of time editing and playing with the tools only to make my pictures look much worse than my initial LR edits.
Sidenote: I think there are mainly 15-20 contributors accounting for the vast majority of the excellent work on display here, so, I'm not sure how broad the audience. Are most of the contributors professional photographers? As a novice photographer, I'm really struggling with composition, figuring out what makes a good picture and "finding the right light". I'm not even sure which type of photography I really enjoy most, I just know a good picture on here when I see it. I can tell I'm getting a lot better than where I was just a few months ago, but I want to get better. Any recommendations? Feel free to PM me, always open to criticism. (I live in a very small town without local photography resources, so, I've mainly been learning from youtube & FM)....Show more →
Take note that this is my opinions.
Usually for me its 5 to 10 minutes. It depends on the photos and how much time I have when doing that and my mood as well. For me when my eyes tell my brain that hey its ready. Its ready when you deem fit and you find it pleasant. Well playing with the tools is a good way. As you explore and play more you will be much more accustomed and know what you want and you will get your own distinct style!
Go out and shoot and shoot and shoot. It takes time to improve and take your time at it. Don't push it too hard ou know. Take different kind of shots of people, building, landscape. You will realise soon or later what type of photography you like. For me, it changes at times so yeah.
Here are the last images from my trip to Italy, which included Pompeii where these images were taken. I have plenty but selected only 5 for this purpose.
Prior to the trip, the main image from Pompeii that stuck to my mind would be a group of people that got caught and fatally, I may add by the volcanic eruption in AD 79. Out of the remains of about a dozen there, the remains of children evoke my emotion the most....
I was surprised at the preservation of the abandoned houses and some content there. Granted they did a lot restoration or still in the process of restoring the glory of the lost city.
The lens used for the kitchen is a Leica-M WATE at 16mm and f/8.0 and the last two images were taken with a Nikkor 28mm f/1.8 AF-S G lens at f/4.0 for the fresco and f/2.8 for the entry way.
Werner...gotta love the bokeh that 135 ZA can make! Wow!
Helena...you make the C/Y 28 sing with your shots. Amazing detail...
Josh...love the Pompeii shots. It's amazing to think how long ago the volcano erupted, and still, life is preserved almost as it was so long ago. Great shots...
Gregg
charles.K wrote:
More shots from Pondevedra. The first two are from the Rias Bajas hotel in the evening at high ISO
Hi charles, great shots! i'd love to hear about your experiences with these lenses on the a7r, esp how the various 50's compare in terms of rendition. and no corner/edge issues with the Lux asph?
Also a question for everyone: for some reason, I have the impression that the A7S full shutter (with electronic front curtain OFF and not in silent mode) is quieter than the A7R shutter. I don't have both in front of me right now, and this is just from memory., and I don't see why I should have this impression. Am I just imagining it?
