I've been having a great time over the past few days, discovering that I have quite a treasure trove of previously unprocessed photos on my hard drives (and now my SSD's). I think there is some combination of the advancements in the software's capabilities since 2017, and improvement in my skill level, that has enabled me to achieve some very satisfying results in processing these images that I had previously passed over. The set below was taken at the beach in Nanoose Bay with my D800E and two MFN lenses that I think were probably the 85 f/1.8 HC (first photo) and the 50 f/1.4 SC (other two photos). All processing was done in DXO PhotoLab 7, either Nik Color Efex or Nik Silver Efex from Collection 6, and On1 PhotoRaw 2024.
GroWeb wrote:
I've been having a great time over the past few days, discovering that I have quite a treasure trove of previously unprocessed photos on my hard drives (and now my SSD's). I think there is some combination of the advancements in the software's capabilities since 2017, and improvement in my skill level, that has enabled me to achieve some very satisfying results in processing these images that I had previously passed over. The set below was taken at the beach in Nanoose Bay with my D800E and two MFN lenses that I think were probably the 85 f/1.8 HC (first photo) and the 50 f/1.4 SC (other two photos). All processing was done in DXO PhotoLab 7, either Nik Color Efex or Nik Silver Efex from Collection 6, and On1 PhotoRaw 2024....Show more →
GroWeb wrote:
I've been having a great time over the past few days, discovering that I have quite a treasure trove of previously unprocessed photos on my hard drives (and now my SSD's). I think there is some combination of the advancements in the software's capabilities since 2017, and improvement in my skill level, that has enabled me to achieve some very satisfying results in processing these images that I had previously passed over. The set below was taken at the beach in Nanoose Bay with my D800E and two MFN lenses that I think were probably the 85 f/1.8 HC (first photo) and the 50 f/1.4 SC (other two photos). All processing was done in DXO PhotoLab 7, either Nik Color Efex or Nik Silver Efex from Collection 6, and On1 PhotoRaw 2024....Show more →
I agree, you can tell you've gotten better since you purchased your new monitor and that you have more experience with the software. I also agree with Colin about your last image in this set.
I’ll third that last one. Great textures and processing. Nice work.
A couple (edit: 1, LR doesn’t want to work this AM) early morning shots with the 180ED. These were handheld, I might reshoot these with a tripod for more sharpness if I get similar conditions.
One of my last photo shoots for the press in 2008 was at the Humane Society. I always got bummed out at these monthly photoshoots, because I knew most the animals had no chance at adoption. It didn't matter that they were the cream of the crop curated by the society. There are just too many cats and dogs, and people can be weird about adopting from a shelter - like somehow the animals are second rate. This unusually tiny cat avoided me and the camera until I opened her cage - she was about 1 year old, and all of 5 pounds. She marched right to me, licked my nose, and let out a yowl. I took the photo and left, but called my wife because it was bothering me. My wife told me to go back and get her. We named her Ciara (Gaelic for dark-haired) 16 years ago - she is 17+ years old now. Fourteen months ago the veterinarian said Caira had about 4-6 weeks to live due to renal failure. She is the toughest cat I have ever owned. None of the other cats dare to bother her, because if they do - she beats the snot out of them and lesson is learned. Photos show her long nails which sound like a flamenco dancer as she struts around the house. And, like the other cats, I learned my lesson and do not attempt trimming them anymore. Here she is - all feroious 2-3 pounds of her - D850 with the 85mm f1.4 ais & tc16a all at f1.4 + iso 5000
Ray - enjoying your cold feeling images the last week. Captures the mood well
Glen - echoing others. Seeing a difference in your images, that new set up is suiting you well
A new system may be in the near future for me. My 2018 MBP is feeling its age. Heck, it feels that Lightroom on my iPad is faster.
Matt - proving the early bird gets the worm. Great series from your dawn travels.
Scott - that Winter Farm shot is awesome. Love the framing!
Jim - another one? Congrats grandpa And great news on the eyes!
Colin - thanks for sharing your trip with us. Great photos and can only imaging standing on those mountains. Love the last one best I think. The view is spectacular.
Andy - likewise with Colin's images. From one hemisphere to the next. Great, great colors and you are rocking that 28PC
James Markus wrote:
One of my last photo shoots for the press in 2008 was at the Humane Society. I always got bummed out at these monthly photoshoots, because I knew most the animals had no chance at adoption. It didn't matter that they were the cream of the crop curated by the society. There are just too many cats and dogs, and people can be weird about adopting from a shelter - like somehow the animals are second rate. This unusually tiny cat avoided me and the camera until I opened her cage - she was about 1 year old, and all of 5 pounds. She marched right to me, licked my nose, and let out a yowl. I took the photo and left, but called my wife because it was bothering me. My wife told me to go back and get her. We named her Ciara (Gaelic for dark-haired) 16 years ago - she is 17+ years old now. Fourteen months ago the veterinarian said Caira had about 4-6 weeks to live due to renal failure. She is the toughest cat I have ever owned. None of the other cats dare to bother her, because if they do - she beats the snot out of them and lesson is learned. Photos show her long nails which sound like a flamenco dancer as she struts around the house. And, like the other cats, I learned my lesson and do not attempt trimming them anymore. Here she is - all feroious 2-3 pounds of her - D850 with the 85mm f1.4 ais & tc16a all at f1.4 + iso 5000
James Markus wrote:
One of my last photo shoots for the press in 2008 was at the Humane Society. I always got bummed out at these monthly photoshoots, because I knew most the animals had no chance at adoption. It didn't matter that they were the cream of the crop curated by the society. There are just too many cats and dogs, and people can be weird about adopting from a shelter - like somehow the animals are second rate. This unusually tiny cat avoided me and the camera until I opened her cage - she was about 1 year old, and all of 5 pounds. She marched right to me, licked my nose, and let out a yowl. I took the photo and left, but called my wife because it was bothering me. My wife told me to go back and get her. We named her Ciara (Gaelic for dark-haired) 16 years ago - she is 17+ years old now. Fourteen months ago the veterinarian said Caira had about 4-6 weeks to live due to renal failure. She is the toughest cat I have ever owned. None of the other cats dare to bother her, because if they do - she beats the snot out of them and lesson is learned. Photos show her long nails which sound like a flamenco dancer as she struts around the house. And, like the other cats, I learned my lesson and do not attempt trimming them anymore. Here she is - all feroious 2-3 pounds of her - D850 with the 85mm f1.4 ais & tc16a all at f1.4 + iso 5000
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Finally got LR working, sometimes it just doesn’t want to sync…
I've been loving your monochrome images, Matt, including this one!
Here are a few newly discovered old photos from 2017 to help keep things moving, including one from Nanoose Bay and two from the top of nearby Mount Benson. All were shot with my D800E and MFNG that I believe were, respectively, the 85 f/1.8 NC, 200 f/4 Ai-s, and 20 f/2.8 Ai-s.
I find it interesting how the identical streetlights show up so differently in the picture. It was a slightly foggy morning, but I did not expect this effect on the image. The larger glow is likely from increasing OOF from the streetlights on the far side of the bridge (this was shot wide open at f1.4 because, why not). Perhaps the glow from the near side streetlights as we get farther from the center of the image is due to coma?
I find it interesting how the identical streetlights show up so differently in the picture. It was a slightly foggy morning, but I did not expect this effect on the image. The larger glow is likely from increasing OOF from the streetlights on the far side of the bridge (this was shot wide open at f1.4 because, why not). Perhaps the glow from the near side streetlights as we get farther from the center of the image is due to coma?
Really nice. Another reason may be that there are more lights closer together on the far side of the bridge.
I just picked up a D800 and I’m looking for a manual-focus type focus screen for it! Does anyone one have one in a drawer to sell me? Focusingscreen.com has some, but not my preferred pattern, and I thought I would ask here before paying full price for something not quite what I want. If yes, please send me PM.
Here is a snap shot I took years ago with my 105/2.5 ai’d on D700, one of my favorites with that lens. Even at f8 the bokeh is decent.
jbouchard wrote:
I just picked up a D800 and I’m looking for a manual-focus type focus screen for it! Does anyone one have one in a drawer to sell me? Focusingscreen.com has some, but not my preferred pattern, and I thought I would ask here before paying full price for something not quite what I want. If yes, please send me PM.
Here is a snap shot I took years ago with my 105/2.5 ai’d on D700, one of my favorites with that lens. Even at f8 the bokeh is decent. https://flic.kr/p/Atyoe9
And great news on the eyes!
