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03/08/2006 03:16:24 AM · #1

At the resthome today

Katie's hands

Still playing round with b/w trying to get a really effective b/w image. Comments/critique/how to do it better would be really really appreciated thanks!

The greenish tinge to Katie's hands is me trying to work out my printer which tends to print b/w shots with a distinct pink tinge. Would love some advice on how to do this. Printer is a Canon Pixma iP4200 (prints lovely colour shots and icky b/w)

crayon

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

03/08/2006 03:21:00 AM · #2

left a comment on the Pet Theraphy

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

03/08/2006 03:21:48 AM · #3

Does that printer have the option to use black ink only in the settings? My Epson R300 has that - it works great.

Very nice shots there Sue. I like the hands. Get any portraits?

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

03/08/2006 03:24:55 AM · #4

Thanks Crayon :)

I can't see any settings for that Ken, *blush* I'll have to read the manual.

Did get a couple of portraits today, still have them to edit and will post one later.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

03/08/2006 03:50:44 AM · #5

You may need to load a "printer profile" for your printer; when I am printing with my Epson I make a copy image and assign the Epson printer profile to it, then adjust that one so it looks right for printing; it lightens up and shifts a little warm with that profile.

Love the cat shot :-)

Robt.

joynim

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

Olympus 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Digital

03/08/2006 03:52:10 AM · #6

left comments

03/08/2006 04:06:02 AM · #7

Thankyou :)

Portrait taken today for Ken

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

03/08/2006 04:48:49 AM · #8

Originally posted by suemack:

Portrait taken today for Ken

Thanks Sue! That's great. I left a comment. I was looking for some old-folks portraits though. I like to read their faces and wonder what kind of lives they led.

But since you posted a doggy pic - here's one of mine from today - Kirby just got back from the groomer...

03/08/2006 06:13:08 AM · #9

The majority of the resthome pics I focus on the animal with residents in the background or in soft focus. I take a few of the photos back with me on the next visit for them and their families.

It's wonderful seeing the pleasure we bring with the animals when we visit. The hard part, after doing this for well over a year, is..... you get to know these wonderful people, share in their lives, albeit briefly, see the changes as they get more frail. Sometimes it's heartbreaking.

The very beautiful lady from the first image, taken a month ago. She's very unwell now.

Another lovely lady who adores Twiggy (the kitten)

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

03/08/2006 06:21:34 AM · #10

Thanks for those, Sue - very touching. You are doing a very great thing by providing some comfort and happiness to these folks. My grandpa is in a retirement home and struggling with Alzheimers. I can't take being in these places very long (or hospitals either) - it all just gets to me. I thank God for folks like you who can and do.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

03/11/2006 05:52:20 AM · #11

Yesturday's pet visit

marcellieb

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

03/11/2006 07:02:51 AM · #12

I met a lady yesterday - It was her 105th birthday. WOW. Very nice lady. Shame - all her family passed away already - she is the only one left

missinseattle

Nikon D200

03/11/2006 10:23:54 AM · #13

Those are just amazing sue. I especially love the one of the young ladies hands.

ignite

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

03/11/2006 11:10:45 AM · #14

Originally posted by suemack:

Still playing round with b/w trying to get a really effective b/w image. Comments/critique/how to do it better would be really really appreciated thanks!

Did you mean how to do it better photography wise or b/w technique. Do you just go to grayscale, or use Channel Mixer for b/w? (Assuming you use Photoshop)