Photo of the day February 2016

[kenoh]

Almond Blossom (from the archives)

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Stunning, Ken! Gorgeous focus and bokeh, and colour contrasts!

Thank you kindly. Adore the tones of your Almond Blossom. Tonality is beautiful
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From the archive...

Lovely. How did you get the sharpness and the soft glowy edges at same time?

 

[anotherscotsman]

Since everyone is doing cheery posts....Comments always appreciated.


Walk in the Park by another scotsman, on Flickr

 

[kenoh]

Since everyone is doing cheery posts....Comments always appreciated.


Walk in the Park by another scotsman, on Flickr

It looks so crisp and fresh. Lovely capture

 

[Hughmac]

Taken a couple of days ago - what's this fuchsia doing flowering in February?



Winter Fuschia by Hugh Russell, on Flickr

Cheers

Hugh

 

[stillcrazyman]

Old farm machinery

 

[The Bad Guy]

Just another headshot.


Em by Adam Campbell, on Flickr

 

[Cheese&Apple]

 

[bhtwo]

Lovely. How did you get the sharpness and the soft glowy edges at same time?

Many thanks Ken... PS layer blends... one layer set to gaussian blur, usually in screen mode.

 

[Badrottie]

loney at night station

 

[zagato27]

Taken in the parking lot of a McDonalds. Who says they don't use fresh ingredients! Actually there was a house next to the McD's that was torn down and they had chickens. The chickens disappeared and the empty land turned in to brush. Looks like the chickens survived and are doing quite well. I have no idea what variety they are but they are a handsome bunch and seem to be doing well.

 

[Doylem]

^^^ Nuggets-to-be...

 

[Apple fanboy]

^^^ Nuggets-to-be...

Only if they are reconstituted chickens

 

[AlexH]

My favorite chair by Alex X, on Flickr

 

[JamesMike]

Taken a couple of days ago - what's this fuchsia doing flowering in February?



Winter Fuschia by Hugh Russell, on Flickr

Cheers

Hugh

Very nice!

 

[rx7dude]

Paint Studio on Flickr

 

[Alexander.Of.Oz]

Hallet Cove Beach at low tide.

 

[Boulder]

Took a walk on a public trail near where I live and I came across these plants. Everything is dead in winter so nothing is in bloom or green.

 

[Ish]

No comment on the Nikon sharp retort...

Ken, have you tried adjusting the sharpness in camera? Your photos are usually sharp but if you want that extra crispness it might give you the look you want.

Taken a couple of days ago - what's this fuchsia doing flowering in February?



Winter Fuschia by Hugh Russell, on Flickr

Cheers

Hugh

Goodness knows. Spotted a rosebud in full colour in the garden yesterday!

 

[anotherscotsman]

On the floral theme - from a walk yesterday. Comments always appreciated.



Snowdrops by the river by another scotsman, on Flickr

 

[bhtwo]

Pub Interior, shot at lunchtime...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobhundley/24408997624/in/dateposted-public/lightbox/

 

[stillcrazyman]

Waiting on a train...

 

[kenoh]

Ken, have you tried adjusting the sharpness in camera? Your photos are usually sharp but if you want that extra crispness it might give you the look you want.



Goodness knows. Spotted a rosebud in full colour in the garden yesterday!

Hi Ish. I really appreciate the tip but i am shooting raw so bumping sharpness doesn't help I am afraid. My problem is definitely the sack of meat with its finger on the button. :-(

 

[Apple fanboy]

Hi Ish. I really appreciate the tip but i am shooting raw so bumping sharpness doesn't help I am afraid. My problem is definitely the sack of meat with its finger on the button. :-(

So just buy a Nikon then

 

[Ish]

Hi Ish. I really appreciate the tip but i am shooting raw so bumping sharpness doesn't help I am afraid. My problem is definitely the sack of meat with its finger on the button. :-(

Then you should be able to sharpen to your heart's content! IMO it doesn't suit all photos though. Street, to me, can take more sharpening than landscapes.

 

[kenoh]

Then you should be able to sharpen to your heart's content! IMO it doesn't suit all photos though. Street, to me, can take more sharpening than landscapes.

Yeah but that is the thing, I cant seem to get images crisp and vibrant the way say @anotherscotsman does on here. My images always look dull. I have tried tripod and handheld, low iso, but it frustrates me you know? I so want to be able to take nice sharp images. I practice my stance, my focus, I try to explore with getting ISO as low as possible to get the cleanest shots. The only thing I havent tried is stacking. You see it when @MacRy goes and gets himself an A7 and starts putting out images I could only dream of... I wanna be good at this... :-(

Dont get me wrong, I am frustrated in a "keep going until I get it" way, but it is really annoying me you know? and I know I am armed with the best sensor on the market right now and some of the most sought after glass so it is definitely me that is the issue.