Photos taken by Pentax cameras for tech. discussion - Season IV

[edutilos-]

Will B&W treatment work for this? Curious.

Good work as usual.

It can, but I thought keeping a cool tone and near-monotone image would bring out the mood I wanted better.

Here's a quick take of the BnW approach I might take... Though I would probably work a bit more on the tones to bring out the structure more vividly.

 

[Supersimon27]

#183 CBD nightscape

Sky was pretty boring on Tuesday for any sunset or twilight , hence decided to wait a little bit longer to capture some city light -

Rush to meet kent for dinner after this shots

2 image DRI to retain the detail of individual building light .


CBD nightscape by Simon Teo (supersimon27), on Flickr

#184 Slightly earlier then the previous photo (#182) with a tighter composition.

- Burning Sunset at changi boardwalk-


changi boardwalk sunset by Simon Teo (supersimon27), on Flickr​

 

[oceanpriest]

- Burning Sunset at changi boardwalk-


changi boardwalk sunset by Simon Teo (supersimon27), on Flickr​

Simon, this is really awesome :thumbsup:

 

[supermeng]

Visited Bishan park this week



Thks for viewing ;P

 

[Supersimon27]

Simon, this is really awesome :thumbsup:

Thanks bro , the light are just great on wednesday Thanks again

 

[stuck]

It can, but I thought keeping a cool tone and near-monotone image would bring out the mood I wanted better.

Here's a quick take of the BnW approach I might take... Though I would probably work a bit more on the tones to bring out the structure more vividly.

This is something I always struggle with.. bringing out the structure/tonal differences in a B&W image without making everything black black (sorry very new to this PP thing). How would you go abt doing this beyond the usual contrast/curves adjustments? do you locally brush on adjustments too? :dunno:

 

[Gatorz]

searching for hope by JaLu Utomo, on Flickr


dalam hening by JaLu Utomo, on Flickr


the gathering by JaLu Utomo, on Flickr


all taken using Pentax K-10D and kit lens

 

[Gatorz]

the ruin by JaLu Utomo, on Flickr


Boko-2 by JaLu Utomo, on Flickr


Boko-3 by JaLu Utomo, on Flickr

all taken using Pentax K-10D and kit lens

 

[kengoh]

Love this. Will make a great big print. Do print and frame up!

Thanks for your kind comments, glad you like this pic.
Thanks to HYPY13 and ranchy too.

 

[kengoh]

Some shots taken in Florentia Villiage of Tianjin, an Italian-inspired designer outlet of its kind .


Tianjin #5 by kengoh8888, on Flickr

Grand Canal Promenade

Tianjin #10 by kengoh8888, on Flickr


Tianjin #4 by kengoh8888, on Flickr

This time got a liitle bit of time using tripod but I didn't bring it along, thinking could be very crowded, no chance to use it.

 

[edutilos-]

This is something I always struggle with.. bringing out the structure/tonal differences in a B&W image without making everything black black (sorry very new to this PP thing). How would you go abt doing this beyond the usual contrast/curves adjustments? do you locally brush on adjustments too? :dunno:

It depends, but usually I don't shoot scenes in BnW unless I think the scene can offer a good conversion without too much work like burning and dodging everywhere..

If I'm particular I will take the trouble to achieve a good output through CHannel Mixer and very fine adjustments through curves and/or layers for selective application; otherwise, Silver Efex Pro offers a very very quick shortcut and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants decent enough (not absolutely the best because it's still relatively automated but close enough considering the time spent) BnW conversions without too much work. These days I use a mix, I'd say 50-50..

Sometimes when the scene would be good in BnW but the light isn't the best, then putting out two or more BnW conversions and layering them to select the particular parts of tones you like is something I do as well. Seldom though, it's such a hassle to have to check the large version. :bsmilie:

Hope this helps.

 

[Aelindgard]

Dunno correct place or not to post. But in short DIY a diffuser for my Pentax Q. Here are the preliminary results. Flash used is a Metz 20 C-2.

The setup:

No flash:

Built in flash:

With DIY diffuser:

 

[Supersimon27]

#185 Complete the changi Board series with the last night

Changi boardwalk - Moment before Dusk -


changi boardwalk - Moment before Dusk by Simon Teo (supersimon27), on Flickr​

 

[liban]

Photo from my holiday a few months ago. K-x with Sigma 30. The lens has quite a bad rep for lacking corner sharpness, but for a hobbyist, I think its not too bad

 

[supermeng]

Last limit work for today hope U guys like it ;p


Thks for viewing

 

[pinholecam]

Dunno correct place or not to post. But in short DIY a diffuser for my Pentax Q. Here are the preliminary results. Flash used is a Metz 20 C-2.

The setup:

With DIY diffuser:

Thanks for sharing.

You may want to use a hood on the lens or block off the diffused light coming from under the diffuser.
I think its causing haze/flare on the sample photo.

You may want to try bouncing the flash as well. If your flash cannot swivel, you can make a reflective card with card and aluminum foil.
In a pinch, I've even went into the kitchen (my mom's place) and used a shinny pot cover.

 

[pinholecam]

Simon; Supermeng; Liban nice landscape shots!

 

[Aelindgard]

Thanks for sharing.

You may want to use a hood on the lens or block off the diffused light coming from under the diffuser.
I think its causing haze/flare on the sample photo.

You may want to try bouncing the flash as well. If your flash cannot swivel, you can make a reflective card with card and aluminum foil.
In a pinch, I've even went into the kitchen (my mom's place) and used a shinny pot cover.

Hehe that is the flash bounce already. >_<" Yeah will modify and add something to bounce the light coming out downwards back up. Thanks for the idea.

 

[supermeng]

Wow! thks Bro pinholecam for the sweet comment :vhappy:

Simon; Supermeng; Liban nice landscape shots!

 

[pentriot]

CS Infrared Shoot with Harlim : April 22, 2012

K10DIR
#1


#2


See link.
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/ir-uv-photography/1082166-cs-infrared-shoot-harlim-22nd-april-2012-share-your-shots-here.html