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Nikon MF Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D PC

07/21/2012 10:00:40 PM · #1

Shot a local musician this afternoon. He didn't really have any concepts in mind so I played around with some different techniques and some new equipment. I'd love your thoughts :)

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chazoe

Nikon Z7 FX

07/21/2012 10:06:05 PM · #2

Those are exceptional. Sorry for a bland "good shot chap" type of comment but I honestly see nothing that could improve these, they're brilliant.

PennyStreet

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko

07/21/2012 10:14:59 PM · #3

If I were him, I'd seriously think I got my money's worth! Your pics are terrific.

Cory

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

07/21/2012 10:27:20 PM · #4

clone out the lighting stands in the last shot..

Otherwise, amazing, I'm sure he's thrilled!

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/21/2012 10:40:17 PM · #5

Originally posted by Cory:

clone out the lighting stands in the last shot..

Otherwise, amazing, I'm sure he's thrilled!

Couldn't figure out how to do it without messing it up :(

BrennanOB

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

07/21/2012 11:27:31 PM · #6

Very nicely lit, with a nice variety of feels. One quibble, why did you lop off the top of his head in 4 of the 6?

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

07/21/2012 11:52:16 PM · #7

Originally posted by BrennanOB:

Very nicely lit, with a nice variety of feels. One quibble, why did you lop off the top of his head in 4 of the 6?

I crop heads a lot. I like that style and it gives you more detail in the face without losing important information. If the hair is unique or adds to the picture I won't crop it. I do it in-camera...just my thing.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

07/21/2012 11:57:04 PM · #8

Really professionally done. The lighting's excellent. You've come a long way...

R.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

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

07/22/2012 12:02:37 AM · #9

Originally posted by kgeary:

Originally posted by Cory:
clone out the lighting stands in the last shot..

Otherwise, amazing, I'm sure he's thrilled!

Couldn't figure out how to do it without messing it up :(

I just tried it, content-aware fill takes care of the stands themselves perfectly, and I don't mind the trace of the heads themselves being visible in the light flare. If YOU do, that part's more of a handwork chore.

07/22/2012 12:58:02 AM · #10

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by kgeary:

Originally posted by Cory:
clone out the lighting stands in the last shot..

Otherwise, amazing, I'm sure he's thrilled!

Couldn't figure out how to do it without messing it up :(

I just tried it, content-aware fill takes care of the stands themselves perfectly, and I don't mind the trace of the heads themselves being visible in the light flare. If YOU do, that part's more of a handwork chore.

I'm not a content-aware pro...what's the basic process?

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

07/22/2012 12:59:35 AM · #11

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Really professionally done. The lighting's excellent. You've come a long way...

R.

Thanks I really appreciate it :)

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

07/22/2012 11:51:25 AM · #12

Originally posted by kgeary:

I'm not a content-aware pro...what's the basic process?

Photoshop CS5 and above; you make a selection of an area to patch and then select "fill" from the edit menu and use the content-aware option. Single most outstanding improvement in Photoshop in quite a while.

R.