James Markus wrote:
I worry that WYSIWYG may not be a good approach in my photo editing. My eyes have gone bad and bounced mostly back - I'm editing on a TV, and my esthetic standards have changed a bit. I came across a raw file of a Chive Blossom I did three years ago (pre eyes, TV, etc), and decided to edit it afresh - then look up the 2021 edit to compare to the 2024 edit. Now I am confused, because I like both for the same reasons. I like the flatter contrast of 2021, more noise, and less sharpness. I also like the slightly more contrast pop, lack of noise, and better sharpness of 2024. My standard esthetic direction is the 2024 image. Can you see the difference? Is it as described, or do you have an opinion one way or the other? D800 w-Nikkor 105mm f4.0 ais micro 1.4aTC and an extension tube
I like the contrast in number 2 better, but the softness of the pedals in number 1. There's also something going on in number 2 as you can see ghosting around the little blue flower in the background.
DeltaSigma wrote:
For the last few years I have toyed with the idea of ditching the day job and entering retirement mode.
After much deliberation I finally did it. I handed in my notice a month ago.
This Friday, 10th May, will be my last day of employment and end 40 years of corporate life. Yipeee!
The list of home and garden projects is very long but still leaves lots of scope for local travel, foreign travel and of course photography.
James Markus wrote:
I worry that WYSIWYG may not be a good approach in my photo editing. My eyes have gone bad and bounced mostly back - I'm editing on a TV, and my esthetic standards have changed a bit. I came across a raw file of a Chive Blossom I did three years ago (pre eyes, TV, etc), and decided to edit it afresh - then look up the 2021 edit to compare to the 2024 edit. Now I am confused, because I like both for the same reasons. I like the flatter contrast of 2021, more noise, and less sharpness. I also like the slightly more contrast pop, lack of noise, and better sharpness of 2024. My standard esthetic direction is the 2024 image. Can you see the difference? Is it as described, or do you have an opinion one way or the other? D800 w-Nikkor 105mm f4.0 ais micro 1.4aTC and an extension tube
I like the 2021 version much better. Generally speaking, I like close-ups of flowers to have a softer look, but that's just a personal preference. The main reason, though, is the way the blue flowers in the background look. The out-of-focus transition in the 2021 version is so smooth and natural, while the 2024 version looks like an out-of-focus object with sharpening applied.
DeltaSigma wrote:
For the last few years I have toyed with the idea of ditching the day job and entering retirement mode.
After much deliberation I finally did it. I handed in my notice a month ago.
This Friday, 10th May, will be my last day of employment and end 40 years of corporate life. Yipeee!
The list of home and garden projects is very long but still leaves lots of scope for local travel, foreign travel and of course photography.
Restoration of the Pacemaker Speed Graphic and tripod I was given is complete. When I got it, it was corroded, mildew, spiderwebs you name it.
I tore the camera down to just about bare metal and cleaned, lubed, glued, painted and crossed fingers. I think it came out very well. It is fully functional. There are still some adjustment I need to do on the rangefinder to align the overlay image horizontally but it matches up with the ground glass focus just fine. I thought about going with a black leather dye but decided to just use saddle soap and polish and let the natural patina show through from years of use and abuse.
Same with the tripod. Disassemble and clean and replaced a few missing screws. I did replace the worn out brown felt that was on the base plate with black felt. Just because my wife had some
The vinyl hand strap on the camera was shot and I want to get a leather one made for it. In the meantime I put a dovetail mount and handle I had in my parts box. Sort of like it.
The first shot was with the Nikkor H·C 75mm f/2.8 mounted with my homemade lens plate to the Cambo Actus. Used the movements of that body to get a single shot without having to focus stack. About 4 degrees of down tilt
The two behind the scenes shots were with the Nikkor 45P
And don't make fun of my light on the right side. It works
Wow that is a shiny speed graphic, George! Reminds me of the LF camera at the DC Air and space museum I took a picture of! That is quite a transformation from when you got hold of it. Great job with the movements and lighting too!
GeorgeBo wrote:
From trash to treasure.
Restoration of the Pacemaker Speed Graphic and tripod I was given is complete. When I got it, it was corroded, mildew, spiderwebs you name it.
I tore the camera down to just about bare metal and cleaned, lubed, glued, painted and crossed fingers. I think it came out very well. It is fully functional. There are still some adjustment I need to do on the rangefinder to align the overlay image horizontally but it matches up with the ground glass focus just fine. I thought about going with a black leather dye but decided to just use saddle soap and polish and let the natural patina show through from years of use and abuse.
Same with the tripod. Disassemble and clean and replaced a few missing screws. I did replace the worn out brown felt that was on the base plate with black felt. Just because my wife had some
The vinyl hand strap on the camera was shot and I want to get a leather one made for it. In the meantime I put a dovetail mount and handle I had in my parts box. Sort of like it.
The first shot was with the Nikkor H·C 75mm f/2.8 mounted with my homemade lens plate to the Cambo Actus. Used the movements of that body to get a single shot without having to focus stack. About 4 degrees of down tilt
The two behind the scenes shots were with the Nikkor 45P
And don't make fun of my light on the right side. It works
