Re: Critique request
At 03:09 PM 1/26/04, you wrote: Being new again to Pentax after a 10 year hiatus, I don't have many images on the web made with Pentax gear, but I would very much like comment on some images I have posted recently. Unlike several other forums I have being member of, this one seems filled with folks willing to voice there opinion of others' work ;) http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2067654 Nice tonality, interesting contrast between the flowing water and the rock. The composition doesn't work for me however, not abstract enough, or too abstract for the subject matter. I also think that there should be more, either another stone or more water in the frame. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2067634 I think this is the best of the lot, but I would have gone with a tighter crop. Simply removing the left 25% of the frame gets rid of the distracting out of focus arm in the foreground and draws you into the scene. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2075325 I like this shot, nicely balanced, maybe too balanced. The overall image gives me a feeling of peace, although I your second shot better. It's always tricky to split a frame into quarters like this but with the Sun slightly off center it works for me. TIA, Aric I drink to make other people interesting. -- George Jean Nathan
RE: Regarding recent critique request, and scanning questions
The Scanwit is a 35mm film scanner. http://www.photoscientia.co.uk/Review.htm I did not operate the Nikon scanner. The fellow who performed the scan for me is a seasoned B&W photographer, processor, and wet printer. Aric > -Original Message- > From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 11:55 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Regarding recent critique request, and scanning questions > > > Is that Scanwit a flatbed scanner? > Did you scan the negs on the Nikon scanner, > or did someone do it for you? > > "Rothman, Aric" wrote: > > > I thought my scanner might be to blame. Admittedly a cheapo > > (Scanwit 2720S), I scanned some negatives with the local > > camera shops Nikon scanner and got similar results. >
RE: Regarding recent critique request, and scanning questions
It's a rainbow. When I told my wife I had a rainbow image in B&W, she derisively laughed, and said it would "just be gas!" After she saw it, she asked for a print to give to a friend as a gift! Aric > -Original Message- > From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 12:07 PM > To: Rothman, Aric > Subject: Re: Regarding recent critique request, and scanning questions > > > Hi! > > Fascinating. To me it looks like a forcefield of some sort. A little > patch of bright in the middle part of the land completes this. I hope > I am at least half-reasonably clear. > > Boris >
Re: Regarding recent critique request, and scanning questions
Hi! Fascinating. To me it looks like a forcefield of some sort. A little patch of bright in the middle part of the land completes this. I hope I am at least half-reasonably clear. Boris
Re: Regarding recent critique request, and scanning questions
Is that Scanwit a flatbed scanner? Did you scan the negs on the Nikon scanner, or did someone do it for you? "Rothman, Aric" wrote: > I thought my scanner might be to blame. Admittedly a cheapo > (Scanwit 2720S), I scanned some negatives with the local > camera shops Nikon scanner and got similar results.
Re: Regarding recent critique request, and scanning questions
> Aric scribed,snipped, > I am using Vuescan. What combinations of film/developer/scanner > settings are yielding go B&W results for folks here? > > Aric > Hi. I have,as do several others here,the Epson 2450(others have the 3200)and i find that 35mm scans,B&W or colour seem just a bit off too.My 6x7 scans are much much better. I use mostly Tmax developer with times taken from the Kodak or Ilford sites. I use Vuescan mostly and Silverfast sometimes.I have the version taht came with the scanner (5.5)and i dont think it has all the tools,from what i gather from their website.I find my best B&W results from Vuescan but again not as good as the wet print,as others i'm sure will mention in replies to you questions.:-) Dave Brooks
Re: Regarding recent critique request, and scanning questions
Old Tri-X in ID-11, Nikon 4000 something scanner @ 4000dpi: http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/images/5.html This file is straight from the scanner other than conversion to JPEG and reduced size. No manipulation at all, no sharpening ... nada! Would be happy to send you a section of the 20mb file for closer examination. I also get good results with APX 100 in Rodinal 1:100. Expose film @ 50 - 64 EI, develop for about 15 minutes, agitate for 5 seconds/two tumbles every minute. > I have a great deal of difficulty with lack of sharpness and grain, > especially when scanning B&W, which is my preferred medium. Oddly, > the grain seems to have a less objectionable appearance (at least > to me) with high speed emulsion/developer combos... > > (Old Tri-X @ 1600 ASA in Diafine) > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=316146 > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=317510&size=lg
Regarding recent critique request, and scanning questions
Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to my request for critiques. Usually, when I ask friends for comment on my work, they tend to not be very critical. I will try some of the suggested image manipulation and report on the results. Here's another, fresh off the scanner... http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2085362&size=lg ...which leads to my next question. I have a great deal of difficulty with lack of sharpness and grain, especially when scanning B&W, which is my preferred medium. Oddly, the grain seems to have a less objectionable appearance (at least to me) with high speed emulsion/developer combos... (Old Tri-X @ 1600 ASA in Diafine) http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=316146 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=317510&size=lg than with my typical low speed choice (APX 100 in Rodinal). In an effort to reduce grain, I developed a batch of APX 100 rolls in HC110B, hoping the faster development would lessen the grain, but I still get an unpleasant mottled grain look, as in the rainbow image (I used Neat Image to clean up the mottled look, but it is still evident). I thought my scanner might be to blame. Admittedly a cheapo (Scanwit 2720S), I scanned some negatives with the local camera shops Nikon scanner and got similar results. I am using Vuescan. What combinations of film/developer/scanner settings are yielding go B&W results for folks here? Aric
Re: Critique request
Hi! Aric, I am sorry, I must head to my job. I will post here what I think in about 14 hours... Thanks! Boris
RE: Critique request
Quick critique Stepping stones did nothing for me, not sure I get it I like Latte Ennui, it has a nice feel to it I think nearing harvest might have worked better as a color print, especially if it could have been printed with somewhat muted colors. Butch Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself. Hermann Hesse (Demian)
Re: OT: Critique request
While trying to find the words to critique your images, I came upon what Christian wrote. His words say it all for me. BTW - I find Photocritique ( http://www.photocritique.net/) to be a fairly good resource, although the critiques can be somewhat less technical than I prefer. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: "Christian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Critique request > the first shot, well, I don't know what I'm looking at so it does nothing > for me. Maybe a little background on what it is would help > > The second one, I like for mood and composition, but I think the > out-of-focus arm-with-newspaper is distracting. > > the third one is great. The mood is fantastic, the lighting and exposure > perfect. > > Christian
Critique request
Being new again to Pentax after a 10 year hiatus, I don't have many images on the web made with Pentax gear, but I would very much like comment on some images I have posted recently. Unlike several other forums I have being member of, this one seems filled with folks willing to voice there opinion of others' work ;) http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2067654 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2067634 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2075325 TIA, Aric
Re: Critique request
Delano, If it's not too late to reply to your request, I think you need to thank the person who chose the boy's shirt for the day. The dark brown goes perfectly with the rest of your good photograph. It helps make it, in other words. Tone-wise, you've got a plain if simple photo with sepia tones on the child's face, a dark brown background with blurry spots that don't compete for attention (on my monitor, at least), and the dark brown shirt. Hey, it's got yellow stripes! When you said you wanted a critique, I assume you wanted something slightly more thoughtful than the words in a Chinese fortune cookie. Let me try. The things I notice are that you chose a high angle and you aren't giving us any clues as to what the boy is looking at. The fact that I noticed the angle is high does not mean you should have taken it at a lower angle. I just noticed the angle was high, and that's FWIW. As for the lack of clues as to what has the boy's attention, if you were to provide clues you would have a different and far less simple picture. Besides, nowhere is it written that poetry and photographs must tell you everthing. You've taken a lovely picture of a child in one of those delicious moments when he is opening his mind to a cause of wonder. He looks to me as if he is trying to figure out how to use whatever information he is getting, and I enjoy looking at your photo and creating my own story of what the boy is thinking. The Pentax 50mm f1.7 SMC-M is one of four Pentax lenses that I own. It came with the first Pentax I bought, an ME-Super, over 20 years ago, and I love it, especially in low light. I don't know the film you used (Ilford 3200) but I am impressed with the color saturation of so fast a film. It does look look like you've got some hot spots especially on his cheek, but when you are wearing the perfect shirt for the occasion, what's a few extra Kelvins among friends? I hope this boy will get a copy of his photo that he can carry with him through his life, and that he will from time to time look at it and be reminded of his childhood and how wonderful it was and is to be learning things and adding to his experience. Bill Sullivan - Original Message - From: Peifer, William [OCDUS] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: 'Delano Mireles' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 6:11 AM Subject: RE: Critique request > Hi Delano, > > Wonderful shot! I really like the lighting on this one. Once again, you've > captured just the right moment, I think. (I also liked the one of your son > you submitted to the PUG a couple months ago -- another nice "moment" as > well.) Thanks for sharing! > > Bill Peifer > Rochester, NY > > > -Original Message- > > From: Delano Mireles [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 10:32 PM > > To: pentax discuss pdml.net > > Subject: Critique request > > > > If anyone has the time I'd appreciate any critique on the following image: > > > > http://www.photocritique.net/g/s?00n2Vn > > > > Thank you! > > > > Delano > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Critique request
Thanks, Anand. It was taken in a mini-theatre at the Texas Visitor's Center on the grounds of the Capital Building. He's actually looking at a big screen flat panel TV showing how the State of Texas came about. Only lighting was from the TV and the open doorway so I think I was quite lucky with the way lighting worked. Delano > From: "Anand DHUPKAR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 13:38:08 -0500 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Critique request > > its a good one. real good. > a question - how you managed to get this mood ? > or is it that you were just taking snaps and you got this mood ? > > i must say, though, its a rare mood to capture. > > congratulations. > > > >> From: Delano Mireles <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> To: "pentax discuss pdml.net" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: Critique request >> Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 21:31:48 -0600 >> >> If anyone has the time I'd appreciate any critique on the following image: >> >> http://www.photocritique.net/g/s?00n2Vn >> >> Thank you! >> >> Delano >> - >> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, >> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to >> visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . >> > > > _ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Critique request
Thanks, Mark. I used a Pentax M 50mm 1.7 set wide open. Just visited your site. Great photos! Can you tell me what lens you used ont he top photo on your Photography page (The Royal Crescent, Bath, England)? Thanks again, Delano > From: Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Organization: Yes please! > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 06:45:44 -0500 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Critique request > > Delano Mireles <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> If anyone has the time I'd appreciate any critique on the following image: >> >> http://www.photocritique.net/g/s?00n2Vn > > Lovely shot. Beautiful lighting. What lens did you use? > -- > Mark Roberts > www.robertstech.com > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Critique request
Delano wrote: > | If anyone has the time I'd appreciate any critique on the following image: > | > | http://www.photocritique.net/g/s?00n2Vn > | > | Thank you! A striking and unusual portrait. Nicely done. --Mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Critique request
Delano Mireles <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >If anyone has the time I'd appreciate any critique on the following image: > >http://www.photocritique.net/g/s?00n2Vn Lovely shot. Beautiful lighting. What lens did you use? -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Critique request
At 09:31 PM 11/15/01 -0600, you wrote: >If anyone has the time I'd appreciate any critique on the following image: I love the lighting and composition. Gary J. Sibio - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Critique request
What's to critique? An excellent image! I can see nothing that needs improvement. Maris - Original Message - From: "Delano Mireles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "pentax discuss pdml.net" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 9:31 PM Subject: Critique request | If anyone has the time I'd appreciate any critique on the following image: | | http://www.photocritique.net/g/s?00n2Vn | | Thank you! | | Delano | - | This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, | go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to | visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . | - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Critique request
If anyone has the time I'd appreciate any critique on the following image: http://www.photocritique.net/g/s?00n2Vn Thank you! Delano - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
